Monday, February 10, 2025

St. John's Cracks Top 10 In Both National Rankings For First Time In Quarter Century

 

Deivon Smith leading a fast break on Tuesday night against Marquette. Photo by Jason Schott.


The St. John's Red Storm took another big step in the Top 25 rankings on Monday, as they came in at No. 9 in the Associated Press poll, and No. 8 in the USA Today Coaches' poll.

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Yankees Bring Back Reliable Lefty Tim Hill

 

Yankee Stadium's landmark facade. Photo by Jason Schott.


One of the bigger bright spots in the Yankees' bullpen last season was left-hander Tim Hill, and he will be returning to The Bronx on a one-year deal, with a club option for the 2026 season.

Friday, February 7, 2025

St. John's Stakes Their Claim With Takedown Of UConn

 

Kadary Richmond waiting to defend an inbounds pass. @StJohnsBball.


The St. John's Red Storm made quite the statement as they took down the two-time defending National Champion Connecticut Huskies, 68-62, on Friday night.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Yankees Welcome A Pair Of Former Mets To Camp

 

Yankee Stadium. Photo by Jason Schott.


While Citi Field is starting to look like Yankee Stadium East, the Yankees might balance it out with a couple of invitees to spring training who have played for the Mets in recent years.

Billy Joel & Sting At Citi Field This Summer

 


Citi Field will host two of the greatest musicians of all-time, Billy Joel and Sting, in a one-night only concert on Thursday, August 21.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Books: "What Truth Sounds Like" By Michael Eric Dyson

  


What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America

By Michael Eric Dyson

St. Martin's; paperback, 304 pages; $18.00

Michael Eric Dyson, one of the premier public intellectuals, is a Distinguished University Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, College of Arts and Science, and of Ethics and Society, Divinity School, and NEH Centennial Chair at Vanderbilt University. He is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Tears We Cannot Stop, JAY-Z, and Long Time Coming

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

St. John's Jolts Marquette With Late Surge

 

The scene after St. John's took a 57-55 lead with 4:43 remaining. Photo by Jason Schott.


The St. John's Red Storm notched another signature win, as they pulled away down the stretch to outlast Marquette, 70-64, on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.