Sweet Sixteen: Alabama & Duke Shoot The Lights Out In Newark

 

Photo by Jason Schott.

On Thursday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Duke Blue Devils put on a shooting display that would have rivaled what the New Jersey Devils do with hockey pucks.

Books: "The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America," By Kostya Kennedy

 

The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America

By Kostya Kennedy

St. Martin's Press; hardcover, 304 pages; $30.00; available today, Tuesday, March 25th

Kostya Kennedy has written landmark biographies of the biggest figures in American sports, including the New York Times bestselling 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports; Pete Rose: An American Dilemma; and True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson, which we reviewed in April 2022. All three books were honored with the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year, and Kennedy, a former Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated, is currently an editor as Dotdash Meredith.

Books: "I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems"

 

I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems

By Sarah Ruden

Library of America; hardcover; $22; available today, Tuesday, March 25th

The Library of America, now in its fourth decade, is a nonprofit organization that champions the nation's heritage by publishing America's greatest writing in authoritative new editions, and providing resources for readers to explore this deep legacy.

Books: "Elvis and the Colonel," By Greg McDonald, now in paperback

 

Elvis and the Colonel: An Insider's Look at the Most Legendary Partnership in Show Business

By Greg McDonald and Marshall Terrill

St. Martin's Press; paperback, 384 pages; $20.00

Greg McDonald is an entertainment producer who got his start in show business with Colonel Tom Parker, and they knew each other for almost four decades. As a teenager, McDonald drove the Colonel around Los Angeles when his top client, Elvis Presley, was making movies in Hollywood, spent time with him when Elvis began his residency in Las Vegas, traveled with him when Elvis hit the road when he started touring again, and worked with Parker at his home office in Palm Springs, California. 

St. John's Season Ends In Crushing Loss To Cal & Arkansas

 

St. John's RJ Luis Jr. battling Arkansas' Karter Knox. @StJohnsBball.

The St. John's Red Storm's magical season turned into a a nightmare  in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, as they lost a heartbreaker to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 75-66, on Saturday afternoon in Providence.

Yankee Stadium Has Exciting New Dining Options For 2025 Season

 

New food items on display at the Audi Club at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday morning. All photos by Jason Schott.

The Yankees unveiled their new food and beverage options for the season at Yankee Stadium this week, ahead of the American League Champions' home opener on Thursday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Late Show: St. John's Superb Second Half Delivers First NCAA Win In 25 Years

 

RJ Luis Jr. taking one up the court. Provided by St. John's.

The St. John's Red Storm overcame a slow start, and delivered another late finish at a late hour to roll past Omaha, 83-53, in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Providence.