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The Rangers haven’t wavered when describing their games for the past few weeks. Even if the results and their placement in the standings didn’t change much, they’d improved from the lowest points of their slide.  “A different vibe,” Vincent Trocheck told The Post’s Larry Brooks last week.  And after securing five out of a possible … Read more

Despite Jimmy Butler’s trade request, he’s back in Miami — for now. The Heat forward was suspended for seven games due to conduct detrimental to the team and is now back in the starting lineup for Miami against the Nuggets in a 2023 NBA Finals rematch on Friday evening. Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, posted a … Read more

There was no Villanova reunion.  There was no anticipated spat with Rick Brunson to keep an eye on.  Former fans didn’t have the chance to watch him play on the Garden floor during what has been a hot streak for the Delaware native.  There was no New York return on Friday night for former Knick … Read more

There was something vintage about this, about the way Chris Kreider faded toward the high slot after the Rangers won a faceoff midway through the third period Thursday and snapped a shot toward the top corner, about the way he lifted both his arms into the air — then thrust them down — as he … Read more

The talk of a potential Ben Johnson-Raiders marriage has only grown this week. But one NFL insider is pumping the breaks on the idea that the two have already put a ring on it. “I know everybody has Ben Johnson anointed to the Raiders but I’m not in that camp right now.. I don’t know … Read more

Fox Sports executive Brad Zager blasted critics of Tom Brady’s alleged conflict of interest calling this Saturday’s divisional round game between the Lions and Commanders while having part ownership of the Raiders.  Brady, who will be in the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt in Detroit, is part of the Raiders’ decision-making team that is … Read more

This won’t help the “hockey mom” reputation. One unnamed woman is facing criminal charges for allegedly assaulting two referees at her son’s high school hockey game at Foxboro Sports Center in Foxborough, Mass. earlier this month, the Foxborough Police Department said in a statement Thursday. The alleged incident occurred during a game between Mansfield High … Read more

The Jets completed interviews No. 13, 14 and 15 for their head coach opening on Friday. Two of the interviews were with coordinators — Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.  The third was with a candidate who would be a more unconventional choice — Josh McCown. 5Josh McCown is currently … Read more

The Rams not only have to deal with the Eagles’ Saquon Barkley but also the running of quarterback Jalen Hurts (1). (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Rams this season weathered a soggy downpour and won in Santa Clara. They played in a freezing wind-chill and won in New Jersey. On Sunday in Philadelphia, … Read more

Roki Sasaki pitches for Japan in the World Baseball Classic semifinals in March 2023. (Gene Wang / Getty Images) This is not a sad day for baseball. This is a great day for baseball. Roki Sasaki, arguably the best young pitcher in the world, is a Dodger. Sasaki announced his decision in an Instagram post … Read more