Cori Close’s relentless pursuit of improvement drives UCLA
Cori Close’s team had just won its NCAA Tournament opener by 53 points.
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Yankees sending Luis Gil to minors to begin 2026 MLB season
The Yankees have their 26-man roster set for Opening Day, and the right-hander is not on it.
Freehand mural in Torrance spotlights Dodgers Shohei Ohtani ahead of Opening Day
Dodgers spotlight Shohei Ohtani in a new Torrance mural by Robert Vargars, featuring teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.
All about Dodgers’ opening day 2026 — and why the team won’t get World Series rings that day
The Los Angeles Dodgers open the 2026 MLB season on March 26 at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks, airing nationally on NBC and Peacock. Here’s the first pitch time, pitching outlook, and when the 2025 World Series ring ceremony will take place.
Cade Winquest makes Yankees’ Opening Day roster in rare way
The reliever will be on the club’s 26-man roster to open the season on Wednesday, giving the Yankees a longer look at the pitcher they had long been interested in instead of offering him back to the Cardinals just yet.
What made Red Sox owner John Henry break his yearslong social media silence
Red Sox owner John Henry penned a tweet for the first time in more than five years.
Buccaneers star Lavonte David retiring after 14 seasons
Veteran Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is retiring after 14 NFL seasons, all with the Buccaneers, the team announced on Tuesday.
Kirsten Watson gives no-look fist bump during on-air broadcast
For once, Shohei Ohtani's left-handed swing wasn't the smoothest thing at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers Post podcast: Did Dodgers make right opening day roster picks?
On this episode of The Dodgers Post, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández look ahead to the start of the regular season, and debate whether the Dodgers made the right Opening Day roster decisions. They talk about the team’s most difficult roster choice, keeping Alex Freeland with the big-league club while sending Hyeseong Kim to the...
Frank Thomas suing White Sox, Nike, Fanatics for ‘unlawful’ selling of jerseys
The 57-year-old alleges that the White Sox and their retail partners have been “unjustly enriched.”
Tyler Kolek dropped 42 points during the day — then had a crowd-pleasing Knicks moment at night
Tyler Kolek showed out in two different arenas on Sunday.
Collect all the Mets’ 2026 giveaways: Head to Citi Field for bobbleheads, more
Personally, we can't wait to snag a Bobby Valentine disguise on May 29.
Mets and Yankees about to find out if they can both be right about how to respond to 2025 failures
Two fan bases lugged rage into the offseason. And two front offices saw different things with their clubs.
MLB betting preview: Best futures for Yankees, Mets in 2026
Check out our favorite futures bets for the Yankees and Mets in 2026.
Derek Jeter’s final gift to George Steinbrenner — and how the Yankees ‘family business’ changed after owner’s death
Mike Vaccaro’s book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” detailing the Yankees’ five-plus decades under the House of Steinbrenner, will be released by Harper Books March 24. Here is an excerpt shared with The Post.
Todd Golden’s profane reaction to double technical in March Madness loss vs. Iowa revealed
The fireworks in Florida's upset loss to Iowa on Sunday weren't limited to the court.
Patriots moving on from Josh Dobbs after $4 million Tommy DeVito deal
The Patriots are planning to release backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs after being unable to find a trade partner, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
UCLA’s Mick Cronin says he’ll work ‘24/7′ to improve roster
If all goes well, Max Feldman, the Bruins’ assistant general manager, could help outfit the team with the qualities it’s been missing over three straight disappointing seasons.
Women’s boxer Isis Sio, 19, in coma after knockout
The 19-year-old was knocked unconscious after multiple hits to the head in her fight with Jocelyn Camarillo at the Orange Show Event Center in San Bernardino, Calif.
DeAndre Hopkins open to Kyler Murray reunion after QB’s Vikings signing
The QB-wide receiver duo played together on the Cardinals for three seasons.
ESPN hiring Madelyn Burke as ‘SportsCenter’ anchor after decade with Giants
The multi-platform host — who spent the last decade covering the Giants, most recently with MSG Network and Giants.com — will begin work in April at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, CT.
Jon Heyman predicts 2026 MLB awards, from MVP to Cy Young winners
The Post's Jon Heyman gives his predictions for the 2026 MLB awards, including MVP and Cy Young winners.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets $168 million contract after helping Seahawks win Super Bowl
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is being paid handsomely for his breakout season. The Seahawks star receiver and AP Offensive Player of the Year received a four-year, $168.8 million extension Monday, making him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, ESPN reported. Smith-Njigba will make an average of $42.15 million per year and includes $120 million in guaranteed money....