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New York braces for big Selection Sunday with St. John’s, Hofstra and LIU to learn NCAA Tournament draws
2+ week, 6+ day ago (546+ words) This is set to be a significant Big Dance for the Big Apple " and not just because of St. John's. Hofstra and Long Island University are also returning to the NCAA Tournament and, like the Johnnies, will learn their seed…...
The biggest remaining games for Knicks, St. John’s and the rest of New York’s teams in 2025
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (1205+ words) The year may be winding down, but for at least a few of New York's teams, the season is starting to heat up. The Knicks and St. John's both have several premium matchups between now and the start of 2026. And…...
St. John’s ready to begin Big East title defense with conference opener against DePaul
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) Rick Pitino doesn't expect St. John's to go 18-2 in Big East play again. But the head coach believes his Johnnies have what it takes to repeat as conference champions, even if this season's team remains a work in progress. "We're…...
Mike Lupica: Jalen Brunson is New York’s athlete of 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (689+ words) In any other year, Aaron Judge would have been Athlete of the Year in New York sports, hands down and All Rise. He hit 53 home runs and knocked in 124 and hit .331, a season to stand with the greatest seasons from…...
St. John’s voted No. 1 in Big East preseason coaches’ poll; Zuby Ejiofor picked as top player
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (519+ words) St. John's is the team to beat in the Big East. That's according to the rest of the conference, as Rick Pitino's Red Storm came in at No. 1 in the Big East preseason coaches' poll, among a flurry of additional…...
Platinum-selling rapper Toosii to play college football at Syracuse
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (209+ words) years old. Toosii announced his commitment to Syracuse University on social media Monday. Toosii was born Nau'Jour Grainger and grew up in Syracuse before moving with his family moved to Raleigh,...for his homecoming opportunity. "To be born in Syracuse…...
New York’s biggest sports stories of 2025 include Knicks playoff run, Mets collapse and Jaxson Dart
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1127+ words) None of New York's teams achieved the ultimate goal in 2025. For the 13th year in a row, the city couldn't celebrate a Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals or Stanley Cup championship. It's a drought that continues to hang over the…...
Westchester delivers with more housing
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) Increasing housing in well-developed areas like the Hudson Valley is not easy. It requires coordination, resources and sustained political will. At a time when affordability is out of reach for too many, local governments must take action and demonstrate leadership....
Knicks’ title pursuit, Gerrit Cole’s return, World Cup among N.Y.’s top sports stories for 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (735+ words) There are reasons for optimism for New York sports in 2026. The Knicks are contenders in the wide-open Eastern Conference. The Yankees are set to get one of their biggest stars back. The World Cup is headed to MetLife Stadium. As…...
Zuby Ejiofor powers No. 18 St. John’s past Seton Hall for at least a share of the Big East title
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (317+ words) NEWARK " Zuby Ejiofor scored 21 points and No. 18 St. John's held off Seton Hall 72-65 on Friday night to clinch at least a share of its second straight regular-season Big East title. Bryce Hopkins had 11 points and seven rebounds and Oziyah Sellers…...