Elite Eight March Madness 2026 odds, picks: Two best bets for Sunday’s slate
The Post's Howie Kussoy makes his best bets for Sunday's two Elite Eight games.
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Twins vs. Orioles prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bet Sunday
Shane Baz will help lead the host Orioles past the Twins on Sunday afternoon, Stitches predicts.
BetMGM bonus code NYPDM1500: Get a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 for UConn vs. Duke
Get a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 for UConn vs. Duke with the BetMGM bonus code NYPDM1500.
UCLA women want to end a Cinderella story by beating Duke
SACRAMENTO – Cori Close hasn’t seen many shots – much less game-winners – like it. The ball circling the rim, one revolution and then another, before finally falling through the net after the buzzer. “Wow,” Close said Saturday, a day after Duke’s Ashlon Jackson made the shot of a lifetime to beat LSU in the...
USMNT, Belgium jersey color clash sparks fury from players, fans: ‘Really unacceptable’
The US wore its new Nike jerseys with red and white horizontal stripes that resemble a waving flag, an apparent homage to American jerseys at the 1994 World Cup with vertical red-and-white stripes.
Aaron Judge’s singular focus is clear — and it’s not more MVPs
Regardless of how many home runs Aaron Judge hits or awards he earns, the right fielder is interested in only one number: one.
Yankees finding early success in navigating ABS system
Before the automated ball-strike system came into play in real games that counted, the Yankees spent plenty of mornings this spring talking about it.
Mets undergoing expected defense learning curve at first, third base
In the second game of the season, it became obvious that the Mets are starting a third baseman with virtually no experience at third base and a first baseman with virtually no experience at first base.
Yankees’ Jake Bird looks anew after getting key outs to close out sweep: ‘fresh start’
So far, the bullpen help the Yankees were looking for at last year’s trade deadline has been significantly more effective this season than it was in 2025.
Will Smith’s late home run lifts Dodgers to season-opening sweep
The Dodgers have shown one thing in their opening three games of the season. They have no problem erasing early deficits.
Arizona proved too good for Purdue to reach first Final Four in 25 years
Arizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after the top-seeded Wildcats got 20 points from freshman Koa Peat to beat Purdue 79-64 in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final on Saturday night.
MLB ump CB Bucknor has 6 calls overturned during one game in embarrassing ABS moment
Umpire CB Bucknor hates to see MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) coming.
Noah Laba’s return imminent as Rangers’ season draws to a close
Noah Laba looks ready to rejoin the Rangers rookie class. Just seven days after being labeled “week to week” with a lower-body injury, the third-line center was a full participant in practice Saturday. Barring a setback, Laba could return for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Panthers at Madison Square Garden. “He skated at full [speed]” coach...
Matt Turner falters under USMNT pressure to put goalie rank into question for World Cup
Goalie Matt Turner, with a full U.S. first team in front of him, got the nod Saturday against Belgium. It’s hard to say he did much with it.
Yankees use dominant pitching, timely hitting in sweep of Giants
The shutout streak is over, but the winning streak remains alive and well.
Giants’ bats awaken, but not enough to avoid sweep vs. Yankees
The Giants pushed across their first run of the season Saturday but still couldn't avoid being swept by the Yankees.
Mets already getting dividends from offseason retooling
The ring is also a reminder about the season’s goal. It’s not just to beat last year, which would be an especially low bar. It’s to go deep into October, and to accomplish that the Mets spent liberally this winter.
Dylan Cease strikes out 12 in Blue Jays debut as Toronto rallies for walk-off finish
Dylan Cease is already dominating at his new home up north.
Carmelo Anthony discusses son Kiyan’s Syracuse future with Gerry McNamara hire
Gerry McNamara has returned to coach at his alma mater, and Syracuse legend Carmelo Anthony fully supports it.
Illini rip Big Ten rival Iowa to reach Final Four for first time in 21 years
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois beating Big Ten rival Iowa, 71-59, to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
Giancarlo Stanton carrying spring success to regular season: ‘Locked in’
It can be foolhardy to buy into spring training stats, good or bad, especially for veterans. The same caveat goes for early season results, the sample size way too small to put too much stock into it either way.
Rookies giving Rangers new life as disappointing season winds down
It could have been September. The practice ice was filled with smiles, with the aggressive pursuit of pucks, with crisp passes, competition and celebration of untelevised goals.
Mitchell Robinson, Jordan Clarkson stepping into key Knicks leadership roles
The Knicks are finding important leadership voices beyond their main stars.