Ethan Sears

Ethan Sears

About the Columnist

Ethan Sears is a sports reporter for the New York Post focused on the New York Islanders and the NHL. He has covered all four major professional sports as well as college football and basketball. Prior to working for The Post, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily. He has also worked for the Los Angeles Times and the Indianapolis Star. He is a native of Westchester County, New York.

The Archive

Historic Mets on-base streak by J.D. Martinez ended against Padres

Finally, after 10 tries, the Padres got J.D. Martinez out.

Mets starter finally hitting stride after another solid outing

It took some time for Tylor Megill’s strong winter to start translating into results on the field.

Which Islanders are in the mix for the NHL's return to the international stage?

In 2021, any time Mat Barzal was asked about the risks of participating in the Beijing Olympics that coming winter, he said it was worth it to represent Team Canada....

Team USA cricket team making Americans take notice even in defeat

Even with the loss to India on Wednesday, this United States cricket squad is a team to be proud of.

Team USA puts up valiant fight in loss to India in Long Island Cricket World Cup

In theory, the match between the US and India was a home game for the Americans. However, fans of the Indian cricket team came out in full force, taking over...

Cricket crash course, India-Pakistan's T20 thriller helps capture the imagination

India are going to do it. The final score is 119-113/7. I look to my left and Amad is already gone. The Bhatts want me to take a picture with...

Historic 34,000-fan crowd watches as India wins Cricket World Cup match on LI — a record for the sport in the US

Follow the Post's live updates of the sights, scenes and more from the Cricket World Cup in East Meadow, NY.

Chris Drury appears ready for Rangers shakeup this offseason: 'Nothing’s off the table'

When Chris Drury spoke for the first time since the Rangers’ season ended on Friday, he did not sound like someone content with the best regular season in franchise history.

Why the Islanders can't just trade away their draft picks this year

This draft, which commences at the end of the month, must be about replenishing an alarmingly thin farm system.

Rangers captain cites PGA Tour golfer's suicide in ripping podcast host over critique that included his wife

The Rangers captain spoke out on Wednesday after a popular hockey podcast crossed a line in describing his play during the Eastern Conference Final.

Rangers rookie ready to get to work on ambitious offseason goal

Matt Rempe hopes he will return to the Rangers for training camp a more complete player, ready to be in the lineup every night.

Rangers veteran pondering retirement

This is the first time Blake Wheeler — a 17-year vet who’s never played in a Cup Final — has truly started to think about retirement.

Rangers have major decisions to make with this trio of restricted free agents

Chris Drury is going to have some precarious salary-cap waters to navigate if he wants to keep the core of his team together. 

Rangers superstar's playoffs end with a whimper after quick start

By the time Artemi Panarin got on the board in this Eastern Conference Final, it was far too late to celebrate.

This loss extra painful for close Rangers team: 'Like a family'

The team that ended every practice with a hug finished its season by watching the opposition embrace.

Ex-Ranger provided dagger in Blueshirt's season-ending loss

Highlights and lowlights from the Rangers 2-1 season-ending loss to the Panthers on Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Rangers' experience in staving off elimination gives them leg up for Game 6

It was not about 2022 when the Rangers took the ice Saturday hoping to fend off elimination, and for that matter, it was not about 2023, either. 

Panthers have unique perspective with chance for Stanley Cup return

After the Panthers lost in the Stanley Cup Final, Maurice described his summer as “somewhat peaceful” as he dealt with the loss.

Rangers know they need more than just Igor Shesterkin to stay alive

Here’s what bodes well for the Rangers as they prepare to face elimination for the first time on Saturday night.

Rangers once again flop in this part of the game in crushing loss

The Rangers have now been outplayed in three third periods in a row after Anton Lundell’s goal proved the difference in a 3-2 Panthers win in Game 5.