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Thursday, April 3

Rieber: Escarra a great story, but he highlights Yanks' bench problem

The Uber driver turned backup catcher is the stuff of Hollywood screenplays. The lack of options on the bench, however, looks like a bad movie.

Only in NewsdayMets bolster scouting in Japan, Pacific Rim3m read

Duclair asks for leave of absence; Isles say yes2m read

Albanese: Chronicles of an accidental ballpark foodie4m read

Popper: Knicks need to adjust when Brunson returns3m read

Gardner's son died from carbon monoxide poisoning1m read

Newsday's top 100 boys lacrosse players for 202522m read

Comsewogue's Tremblay joins Dragons' coaching staff1m read

Mets top Marlins in dramatic 11-inning win to take series3m read

Rangers win in OT, move back into tie for last wild card3m read

Knicks lose another lopsided game to Cleveland3m read

How the Mets addressed Vientos' lack of hustle2m read

High schools

Newsday's top 100 boys lacrosse players for 2025

Newsday's annual list of the top 100 Long Island high school boys lacrosse players as the season gets underway.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNewsday's top 100 girls lacrosse players for 2025

Eisfeld, Meyn lead BBP past West Islip1m read

Newsday's Long Island All-Decade girls basketball players: The 2010s6m read

Newsday's top 100 girls lacrosse players for 202515m read

Sports Columnists

Steve PopperPopper: Knicks need to adjust when Brunson returns

OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges have flourished in Jalen Brunson's absence.

Anthony RieberRieber: Escarra a great story, but he highlights Yanks' bench problem

The Uber driver turned backup catcher is the stuff of Hollywood screenplays. The lack of options on the bench, however, looks like a bad movie.

Laura AlbaneseAlbanese: Chronicles of an accidental ballpark foodie

Three years and about a dozen food videos later, she has learned several valuable life lessons

Island Ice Podcast

Sports Videos

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: 1970s All-Decade team member Risa Zander

'Stepping up in all areas of the game'

'It's like aggressive yoga'

St. Anthony's girls lacrosse 'like a sisterhood here'

Long Island's Own

Comsewogue's Tremblay joins Dragons' coaching staff

He returns to the franchise name he once played for in the 2000s.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWFAN's Schwartz talks dream job: Arena football GM

LI's Andre Cisco fits nicely with Jets' defensive plans2m read

'It's been a great experience to be home'

New York Dragons name Gerald Filardi as head coach2m read

College Sports

The Crown fills broadcasting spots for Fox Sports and provides NIL incentives for players

College basketball doesn't lack postseason opportunities for teams that don't make the NCAA Tournament.

Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after fourth season with MAC team

Hodge finally takes over at West Virginia after leading North Texas into NIT semifinals2m read

More discussions but no vote on potential changes to how 12-team CFP field will be set in 20251m read

Sports Media

Only in NewsdayStan Fischler's books' journey to LI a very long story

"The whole thing is the unraveling of a mystery," Fischler said.

2024 World Series documentary worth the watch for Yankees fans2m read

Watch the 'Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series' trailer

Only in NewsdayWhere are they now: Yanks broadcaster Bill White3m read

Scoreboard

More sports news

Stars captain Jamie Benn sits out against Predators, ending consecutive games streak at 371

Walker, Peña homer and Rodgers drives in 3 as Astros spoil Twins' home opener 5-21m read

Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say2m read

Postecoglou says VAR is 'killing the game' as Tottenham fans turn on their coach1m read

NBA suspends Rockets F Dillon Brooks 1 game following 16th technical foul of the season

Trump again says he wants to see PGA Tour, LIV Golf merged1m read

Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison2m read

2025 Stanley Cup playoffs: Who are the favorites and what to watch for1m read

Women in Sports

St. Anthony's girls lacrosse 'like a sisterhood here'

St. Anthony's girls lacrosse is the top ranked team in the nation and is looking for its sixth consecutive state CHSAA title this season. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNewsday's top 100 girls lacrosse players for 2025

Bueckers and Auriemma share mutual respect heading into Final Four2m read

There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing4m read

No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd as they seek out mental health professionals

Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.

MMA & Boxing

UFC and Meta joining forces in partnership

UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.

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