Books: End Of Year Reads Sure To Delight

We are in the holiday season, a perfect time to curl up with a book on a cold night. In this review, we will look at an eclectic mix of  stories that are sure to inspire, teach, and provoke discussion, from novels to biographies and history books, even a cookbook, they're perfect for you or to leave for a loved one under the tree. Darby Kane's new novel, What the Wife Knew, followed by Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell, by Ann Powers; Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People, by Tiya Miles; The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise, by Olivia Laing; Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius, by Carrie Courogen; Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America, by Hasia R. Diner; and The California Farm Table Cookbook: 100 Recipes from the Golden State, by Lori Rice.

Yankees Trade Nasty Nestor For A Needed Closer

 

Nestor Cortes striking out Boston's Jarren Duran to open a game on July 5, 2024. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Yankees have their new closer, but it took trading one of their fan favorites to do it.

St. John’s, With Strong Second Half, Bops Bryant

 

St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino and his team during a timeout. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John's Red Storm rolled to a 99-77 win over Bryant, backed by another sterling second half performance, on Wednesday night at Carnesecca Arena.

Power Shift: Soto Crosses Town To Join Mets

 

Juan Soto hitting a home run for the Yankees on May 18. Photo by Jason Schott.

When Steve Cohen bought the Mets three years ago, it was felt that their dynamic to the Yankees in this town would change.

Pinstripe Bowl Features BC & Nebraska

 

The George M. Steinbrenner III Championship Trophy. Provided by New York Yankees.

The 2024 Pinstripe Bowl will feature Boston College of the ACC and Nebraska of the Big Ten, and it will kickoff on Saturday, December 28 at high noon at Yankee Stadium.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 15

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 15 of the 2024 college football season, the final one of the season, Oregon came out on top for the eigth straight week with the won the Big 10 Championship over Penn State, 45-37.

St. John's Wins It Late For Lou

 

Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John's Red Storm, in their first game since the passing of their legendary coach, Lou Carnesecca, last weekend, had another sensational second half to beat Kansas State, 88-71, on Saturday afternoon in the arena bearing his name.