June 10, 1938: A crowd of 40,000 turned out for opening day at the Hollywood Turf Club, now known as Hollywood Park. Barbara Stanwyck crowned W.E. Boeing’s horse Air Chute after it won the first race. The audience included a galaxy of Hollywood stars, many of them shareholders of the club, whose first chairman was … Read more
Coaches in the Big Sky Conference picked the Cal State Northridge women’s volleyball team to finish eighth, and last, but so far the Matadors have proven the preseason poll to be grossly inaccurate. On Thursday night, Northridge beat conference power Montana State 15-6, 16-14, 15-2. The victory puts the Matadors (3-8, 3-0 in the Big … Read more
Bob Knight is out of the NCAA tournament, but a clone lives on. That isn’t to suggest that Illinois State Coach Bob Donewald matches Knight’s volatile temperament, or that he is skilled in chair throwing. But Donewald, an assistant under Knight at Indiana from 1974 through 1978, teaches a style of play that reflects Knight’s … Read more
Kobe Bryant and attorney Hal Haddon leave the Eagle County (Colo.) Justice Center after the third day of jury selection for the trial on sexual assault charges. (Stephen Chernin / Getty Images) Kobe Bryant’s on-court accomplishments for the Lakers speak for themselves. Just as clear was his devotion to his wife, Vanessa, and four daughters. … Read more
Dorian Thompson-Robinson of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The … Read more
Ducks forward Leo Carlsson scores past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood during the second period of the Ducks’ 4-2 loss Friday at Honda Center. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored shorthanded and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win … Read more
UCLA guard Kiki Rice shoots during the Bruins’ 70-41 win over Creighton at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. Rice finished with 20 points, five rebounds and four assists. (Eakin Howard / Associated Press) Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on its way to … Read more
Junior Tyran Stokes of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. (Nick Koza) Sherman Oaks Notre Dame is loving late-night basketball in Las Vegas. The unbeaten Knights (12-0) advanced to the Platinum Division championship game of the Tarkanian Classic, opening a 20-point lead before prevailing over Layton Christian (Utah) 73-60 on Friday night. Notre Dame will face Eastvale … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — St. John’s can expect a heavy dose of free throws at its next practice. The charity stripe nearly cost the Johnnies a big win Friday night. They went 11-for-26 at the line in their 72-70 victory over Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion. 3St. John’s Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) takes … Read more
DALLAS — There was a lot to like about Matt Rempe’s first game back with the Rangers in three-and-a-half weeks, until the 22-year-old rookie was thrown out for the fourth time in his 22nd career NHL game. Rempe drew three penalties in the second period alone, in addition to posting five hits and one shot … Read more
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