sports columnists

The Latest

Mets' good vibes will end if David Stearns can't fix bullpen

The good times at Citi Field began to melt one walk at a time.

Expected Jacob Trouba trade could have Patrick Kane ramifications

The Post has learned that Patrick Kane was still in talks Saturday with Detroit.

Knicks fans deserve to dream about a title — even if it’s only June

It can be cruel, this kind of hope. But it is, in many ways, what sustains us as fans, these periods when you’re allowed to dream and hope.

Navigating Isaiah Hartenstein dilemma at center of Knicks' uncertain free agent position

As far as free agency — which starts at 6 p.m. Sunday — the Knicks have no cap space and are navigating the NBA’s new restrictive apron system. 

Giants can't make the same 'Hard Knocks' mistake that Jets did

On Tuesday night at 9 p.m., “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” airs the first of its five-part series. Distractions, anyone?

Fantasy baseball: Braves' surprising ace due for major regression

Surprises don’t last forever, which is why we have to get the most out of them while we can. Atlanta’s Reynaldo Lopez is 6-2 with a 1.70 ERA.

Incessant Bronny James coverage latest sports media blunder

Seems there was a threat that if he didn’t wind up on the roster of the Los Angeles LeBrons, King James would have him and his hidden talents shipped to...

Jose Iglesias opens up about his 'dream come true' with 'OMG' hit, winding journey to Mets role

New Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias — a 12-year MLB veteran promoted from Triple-A — takes a swing at some Q&A form Post columnist Steve Serby.

The Post's MLB first-half awards: Aaron Judge-Gunnar Henderson MVP race is tough call

When there is no wrong answer, does that mean there is no right one, as well? Or at least none that will satisfy everyone.

Talk of Rangers captain being shipped to this Eastern conference team growing

Momentum continues to build for the Rangers captain Jacob Trouba's exit from New York after five seasons.

Rangers select hulking defenseman in first round of NHL draft

The Rangers added some much-needed size to their defensive pipeline.

Knicks' risky OG Anunoby megadeal isn't a $213 million outlier anymore

There’s a new metric by which to measure the Knicks' OG Anunoby contract. Put another way: hundreds of millions isn’t what it used to be.

Aaron Judge chasing records again as AL MVP

It’s time again for the Heyman Half-Year awards, which come with no trophy, no cash payment and only a modicum of prestige, if that.

Blue Jays' expected about-face would shake up trade deadline

The Blue Jays were intending to buy but may need to face reality at 36-43 with a minus 56-run differential.

Stacked closer market could draw Yankees interest ahead of MLB trade deadline

It’ll be a sellers’ market with demand generally outweighing supply, but there should be several solid or better closers available.

Paul O'Neill and David Cone can't keep lying like this

As far as I’m concerned, David Cone and Paul O’Neill were lying Tuesday during YES’s telecast. I can’t believe that they believe what they told us.

NHL Draft could seal Kaapo Kakko's Rangers fate

There is every chance Chris Drury will make a deal on the floor at the Sphere as the Rangers look to move up from their 30th overall spot.

Star's presence in lineup has meant everything to surging Mets

Francisco Alvarez hasn’t just been a good luck charm for the Mets. He’s been … well, a grizzly with the bat in his hands.

The Yankees are drowning right now

When it rained, it poured at Citi Field. 

Knicks are using the Celtics' blueprint against them

On one level, it’s hard to shake this part of it from your mind. Think about how many times you and your best friends from college talked at the tail...