https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:00:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/sports/the-legacy-of-the-2004-pistons-nbas-most-unlikely-champion/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2024-07-15T13:00:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/sports/the-legacy-of-the-2004-pistons-nbas-most-unlikely-champion/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32797484 0 HalePistons Ben Wallace #3 (C) of the Detroit Pistons holds up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy as he celebrates with teammatesafter defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in game five of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball under pressure from Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 8, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Richard Jefferson #24 of the New Jersey Nets is pressured by Ben Wallace #3 and Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Detroit Pistons in Game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons won 78-56. Tayshaun Prince #22, Chauncey Billups #1 and Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons walk up court against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs June 4, 2005 at the Palace At Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigann Chauncey Billups #1 of the Detroit Pistons attempts to dribble around Gary Payton #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of game three of the 2004 NBA Finals June 10, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a layup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game two of 2004 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-91. (L-R) Chauncey Billups #1, Rasheed Wallace #30, President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars (holding trophy) and Ben Wallace #3 of the Detroit Pistons celebrate their win over the Indiana Pacers in Game six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills on June 1, 2004 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons defeated the Pacers 69-65 and won the 2004 Eastern Conference Championship. Head coach Larry Brown of the Detroit Pistons argues a call with referee Tony Brothers #25 during a game against the Chicago Bulls on February 25, 2004 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Pistons defeated the Bulls 107-88. https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/what-misjudging-1996-draft-says-about-knicks-hopes-for-this-year-2/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:20:00 -0400 2024-06-26T11:09:52-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/what-misjudging-1996-draft-says-about-knicks-hopes-for-this-year-2/ Mark Hale, Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32594295 0 knicks-1996-picks Syracuse University forward John Wallace celebrates just after the final buzzer of the Orangemen 60-57 victory over Kansas in the NCAA West Regional Final at Denver, Colorado. Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, talks with #44 John Wallace, during the game, at the Continental Airlines Arena. New York Knicks President Leon Rose looks on before game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round at the Wells Fargo Center, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. Knicks rookies Nate Robinson, David Lee, and Channing Frye after practice at the Madison Square Garden practice facility. Immanuel Quickley poses for a photo with his NBA Draft hat after being drafted by the New York Knicks during the 2020 NBA Draft on November 18, 2020. Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson sitting courtside at the Villanova Wildcats vs. St. John's Red Storm game at Madison Square Garden Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges celebrating a three point shot during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the Barclays Center Kel'el Ware talks to media during the 2024 Draft Content Circuit at the Lotte Hotel on June 25, 2024 in New York, NY. Kel'el Ware #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers grabs a rebound against Julian Reese #10 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on March 03, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. Alexandre Sarr of the Wildcats looks to shoot the ball during the round 12 NBL match between Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena, on December 23, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks waits for the rebound during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 16, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. https://nypost.com/2023/08/24/us-open-should-make-schedule-change-to-tournament/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:01:49 -0400 2023-08-24T22:16:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2023/08/24/us-open-should-make-schedule-change-to-tournament/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=28449639 0 Coco Gauff is one of the top contenders for this year's women's U.S. Open title. The thrilling Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and eventual winner Carlos Alcaraz drew strong ratings, and if the two meet in this year's U.S. Open final, they'll have to compete with Week 1 of the NFL. A panoramic view of Casper Ruud of Norway in action against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain https://nypost.com/2023/02/08/lebron-james-high-school-moment-that-foretold-nba-history/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:10:00 -0500 2023-02-08T10:05:52-05:00 https://nypost.com/2023/02/08/lebron-james-high-school-moment-that-foretold-nba-history/ Mike Vaccaro, Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=25664416 0 lebron3 High school basketball star LeBron James, right, signs an autograph for Trenton, N.J. Police Officer Tim Jones, left, after meeting with a group of young people from a community improvement group in Trenton, N.J., Saturday, Feb 8, 2003. New York Post back cover after LeBron James' game in Trenton, NJ in 2003. LeBron James #23 of the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish is denfended during the game against the LA Westchester Comets in the Primetime Shoot out at Sovereign Bank Arena on February 8, 2003 in Trenton, New Jersey. The Irish won 78-52. Abraham Lincoln players Akeem Tucker, left, and Sebastian Telfair, who scored 18 points, celebrate the team's 75-73 overtime win against Christ the King in the state Federation boys Class A final in Glens Falls, N.Y., Saturday March 22, 2003. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, right, and forward Kenrich Williams defend. https://nypost.com/2023/01/04/what-i-got-so-wrong-in-my-2022-giants-prediction/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2023-01-04T14:23:34-05:00 https://nypost.com/2023/01/04/what-i-got-so-wrong-in-my-2022-giants-prediction/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=25234377 0 Colts Giants Football New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts. New York Giants wide receiver Richie James (80) runs after a catch against the Indianapolis Colts. https://nypost.com/2022/10/13/inside-yankees-postseason-dominance-of-al-central-foes/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:05:56 -0400 2022-10-13T02:06:08-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/10/13/inside-yankees-postseason-dominance-of-al-central-foes/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=24234333 0 10/11/22 - MLB Playoffs ALDS Game 1- Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium Yankees Yankees https://nypost.com/2022/08/09/serena-williams-retirement-sparks-demand-for-us-open-tickets/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:52:05 -0400 2022-08-10T00:39:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/08/09/serena-williams-retirement-sparks-demand-for-us-open-tickets/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=23392985 0 Serena Williams celebrates after winning the 2014 US Open. Serena Williams during the 2018 US Open final. https://nypost.com/2022/06/30/nets-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-era-timeline-of-events/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:43:01 -0400 2022-06-30T23:43:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/06/30/nets-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-era-timeline-of-events/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22880938 0 Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant high-five during the first half of a game at the Amway Center. The physicality that Kevin Durant (left) and Kyrie Irving faced Wednesday in Memphis is what they can also expect Saturday in Miami. https://nypost.com/2022/06/24/why-jalen-brunson-makes-perfect-sense-for-knicks/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:27:17 -0400 2022-06-25T03:45:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/06/24/why-jalen-brunson-makes-perfect-sense-for-knicks/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22796688 0 Jalen Brunson during the Mavericks' playoff run Dejounte Murray on April 13, 2022. https://nypost.com/2022/05/12/why-the-nfl-is-set-up-to-completely-bury-the-giants/#respond Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2022-05-11T23:42:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/05/12/why-the-nfl-is-set-up-to-completely-bury-the-giants/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22232759 0 Los Angeles Rams v New York Giants Mark Glowinski #64 of the Indianapolis Colts on the sidelines in the game against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, from left, head coach Doug Pederson, first round draft pick Travon Walker, and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke hold a jersey during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones #8 reacts while on the sideline during the third quarter. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays against Maryland during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. https://nypost.com/2021/12/03/why-alex-rodriguez-is-getting-my-hall-of-fame-vote/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 2021-12-03T10:51:26-05:00 https://nypost.com/2021/12/03/why-alex-rodriguez-is-getting-my-hall-of-fame-vote/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=20357846 0 061310yankees09nm New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez hits a 2-run homer in the 4th inning at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, Saturday 30 September 2006. https://nypost.com/2021/03/15/deshaun-watson-deserves-some-blame-for-texans-debacle-too/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:32:37 -0400 2021-03-15T14:39:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2021/03/15/deshaun-watson-deserves-some-blame-for-texans-debacle-too/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=17566560 0 Deshaun Watson during a game against the Bengals. https://nypost.com/2021/01/19/carlos-beltran-leon-lee-among-other-fired-mets-due-to-scandals/#respond Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:28:45 -0500 2021-01-19T09:29:03-05:00 https://nypost.com/2021/01/19/carlos-beltran-leon-lee-among-other-fired-mets-due-to-scandals/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=17091526 0 carlos-beltran-jared-porter https://nypost.com/2020/12/22/steve-nashs-nets-gig-isnt-like-warriors-hiring-steve-kerr/#respond Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:31:52 -0500 2020-12-22T13:32:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2020/12/22/steve-nashs-nets-gig-isnt-like-warriors-hiring-steve-kerr/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=16873816 0 Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics Nets Warriors NBA season Stephen Curry https://nypost.com/2020/01/21/we-may-never-find-out-the-lone-derek-jeter-hall-of-fame-dissenter/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:23:42 -0500 2020-01-21T19:23:42-05:00 https://nypost.com/2020/01/21/we-may-never-find-out-the-lone-derek-jeter-hall-of-fame-dissenter/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=15005447 0 https://nypost.com/2019/05/16/rj-barrett-is-nba-draft-godsend-knicks-fans-didnt-want-shades-of-wade/#respond Thu, 16 May 2019 16:10:24 -0400 2019-05-16T16:47:50-04:00 https://nypost.com/2019/05/16/rj-barrett-is-nba-draft-godsend-knicks-fans-didnt-want-shades-of-wade/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=13836068 0 AP All-America Team Basketball https://nypost.com/2018/09/28/a-dual-with-barry-bonds-showed-how-good-david-wright-would-be/#respond Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:34:03 -0400 2018-09-28T18:31:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2018/09/28/a-dual-with-barry-bonds-showed-how-good-david-wright-would-be/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=13011910 0 Wright Bonds David Wright (R) and Barry Bonds https://nypost.com/2018/02/03/the-52-most-interesting-people-on-super-bowl-sunday/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:05:43 -0500 2018-02-03T20:13:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2018/02/03/the-52-most-interesting-people-on-super-bowl-sunday/ Dave Blezow, Harrison Goodman, Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=12225144 0 sb1 https://nypost.com/2018/01/15/pat-shurmurs-history-of-turning-quarterbacks-into-nfl-stars/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2018 23:11:51 -0500 2018-01-15T23:28:56-05:00 https://nypost.com/2018/01/15/pat-shurmurs-history-of-turning-quarterbacks-into-nfl-stars/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=12179018 0 Pat Shurmur, Mike Zimmer https://nypost.com/2017/08/25/odell-beckham-getting-new-age-treatment-on-injured-ankle/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2017 03:06:02 -0400 2017-08-25T03:06:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2017/08/25/odell-beckham-getting-new-age-treatment-on-injured-ankle/ Fred Kerber, Mark Hale http://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=11198159 0 New York Giants v Cleveland Browns