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Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:42:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 Kadary Richmond finally looking like himself in best game yet for St. John’s https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/st-johns-kadary-richmond-looking-like-himself-in-best-game-yet/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:15:12 -0500 2025-01-23T00:15:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/st-johns-kadary-richmond-looking-like-himself-in-best-game-yet/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34658110 0 34658110 St. John's Red Storm guard Kadary Richmond (1) puts up a shot as Xavier Musketeers guard Dailyn Swain (3) defends during the first half on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 St. John's Red Storm guard Kadary Richmond (1) grabs a rebound in the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Madison Square Garden. St. John’s taking fans on beautiful joyride that is still baffling at times https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/st-johns-taking-fans-on-beautiful-joyride/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:49:04 -0500 2025-01-22T23:49:07-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/st-johns-taking-fans-on-beautiful-joyride/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34657834 0 34657834 newspress-collage-4q5tqe5vs-1737605716707 Kadary Richmond, who scored a team-high 19 points, shoots over John Hugley IV during St. John's comeback win over Xavier. RJ Luis Jr., who scored 16 points in the second half and overtime, goes up for a shot during St. John's comeback win over Xavier. Simeon Wilcher, who scored 16 points, shoots a 3-pointer over Zach Freemantle (32) and guard Ryan Conwell (7) during St. John's comeback win over Xavier. No. 20 St. John’s stages furious second-half rally to beat Xavier in OT for sixth straight win https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/st-johns-stages-second-half-rally-to-beat-xavier-in-ot-for-sixth-straight-win/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:02:05 -0500 2025-01-22T23:53:40-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/st-johns-stages-second-half-rally-to-beat-xavier-in-ot-for-sixth-straight-win/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34656224 0 34656224 aaron-scott-st-john's-beat-Xavier St. John's head coach Rick Pitino reacts on the baseline during the first half on January 22, 2025 at St. John's University in Queens, NY. Energized Rick Pitino is ‘locked in’ — and doesn’t appear ready to stop coaching soon https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/energized-rick-pitino-is-locked-in-with-coachng-st-johns/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:28:30 -0500 2025-01-23T02:42:09-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/energized-rick-pitino-is-locked-in-with-coachng-st-johns/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34655990 0 34655990 St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino reacts on the baseline during the first half when the St. John's Red Storm played the Xavier Musketeers Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at St. John's University in Queens, NY. Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts on the sideline next to Aaron Scott #0 of the St. John's Red Storm during the second half when the St. John's Red Storm played the Butler Bulldogs Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. John's University in Queens, NY. Rick Pitino Dan Hurley viciously chides ref for turning back on him: ‘I’m the best coach in the f–king sport’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/dan-hurley-chides-ref-for-turning-back-best-coach-in-the-fking-sport/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:16:28 -0500 2025-01-22T00:52:30-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/dan-hurley-chides-ref-for-turning-back-best-coach-in-the-fking-sport/ Joseph Staszewski https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34635553 0 34635553 Dan Hurley blew up on a referee. UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Butler Bulldogs on Jan. 21, 2025. St. John’s changing to ‘priority points system’ for season-ticket holder’s seat location https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/st-johns-to-use-priority-points-system-for-season-ticket-holders-seat-location/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:51:34 -0500 2025-01-21T20:53:55-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/st-johns-to-use-priority-points-system-for-season-ticket-holders-seat-location/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34632435 0 34632435 ed-kull-st-johns/jpg St. John's athletic director Ed Kull RJ Luis Jr. #12 of the St. John's Red Storm slams the ball during the second half when the St. John's Red Storm defeated Delaware. St. John’s heading toward uncharted territory after return to national rankings https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/st-johns-heading-toward-uncharted-territory-after-national-ranking/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:23:13 -0500 2025-01-21T20:23:16-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/st-johns-heading-toward-uncharted-territory-after-national-ranking/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34633998 0 34633998 011425StJohns69CW (1) St. John's coach Rick Pitino has been stressing the importance of their next game against Xavier. Seton Hall Pirates guard Isaiah Coleman (21) is tied up by St. John's Red Storm guard Simeon Wilcher (7) and guard Aaron Scott (0) during the first half at Prudential Center. St. John's Red Storm guard Kadary Richmond (1) looks to drive past Georgetown Hoyas forward Thomas Sorber (35) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Maryland routed by Texas in top-10 clash as crushing injuries to key players mount https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/maryland-routed-by-texas-as-injuries-to-key-players-mount/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:41:15 -0500 2025-01-20T22:41:24-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/maryland-routed-by-texas-as-injuries-to-key-players-mount/ Madeline Kenney https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34616270 0 34616270 Brenda Frese looks on during the Maryland-Texas game on Jan. 20, 2025. Shyanne Sellers looks to pass during the Maryland-Texas game on Jan. 20, 2025. Unbeaten, No. 1 UCLA looks poised for NCAA Tournament redemption after latest rout https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/no-1-ucla-looks-poised-for-ncaa-tournament-redemption-after-latest-rout/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:18:25 -0500 2025-01-20T21:18:34-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/no-1-ucla-looks-poised-for-ncaa-tournament-redemption-after-latest-rout/ Madeline Kenney https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34615059 0 34615059 Cori Close looks on during the UCLA-Baylor game on Jan. 20, 2025. Kiki Rice looks on during the UCLA-Baylor game on Jan. 20, 2025. Gabriela Jaquez fights for a rebound during the UCLA-Baylor game on Jan. 20, 2025. St. John’s returns to top 25 rankings after perfect week https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/st-johns-returns-to-top-25-rankings-after-perfect-week/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:55:18 -0500 2025-01-20T18:46:31-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/st-johns-returns-to-top-25-rankings-after-perfect-week/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34607800 0 34607800 St. John's forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) goes up for a dunk during the second half against Seton Hall on Jan. 18, 2025. St. John's coach Rick Pitino gestures during the second half against Seton Hall on Jan. 18, 2025. Deivon Smith talks way back into St. John’s lineup after shoulder injury https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/sports/deivon-smith-talks-way-back-into-st-johns-lineup-after-shoulder-injury/#respond Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:22:11 -0500 2025-01-19T05:22:19-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/sports/deivon-smith-talks-way-back-into-st-johns-lineup-after-shoulder-injury/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34581706 0 34581706 Deivon Smith drives past Garwey Dual during St. John's 79-51 blowout win over Seton Hall on Jan. 18, 2025. Deivon Smith drives to the basket during St. John's win over Seton Hall. Dick Vitale’s ESPN return delayed after accident causes ‘near-term physical limitations’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/sports/dick-vitale-announces-return-must-be-postponed-due-to-accident/#respond Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:12:28 -0500 2025-01-19T15:13:38-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/sports/dick-vitale-announces-return-must-be-postponed-due-to-accident/ Will Zimmerman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34574207 0 34574207 ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale speaks during a news conference before a game between the No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs and the No. 2 UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena on Nov. 23, 2021. Dick Vitale prepares to announce an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan State and Kentucky on Nov. 15, 2022. St. John’s demolishes Seton Hall as Kadary Richmond thrives against old team https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/st-johns-demolishes-seton-hall-as-kadary-richmond-thrives/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:49:55 -0500 2025-01-19T00:38:09-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/st-johns-demolishes-seton-hall-as-kadary-richmond-thrives/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34577076 0 34577076 Kadary Richmond, who had 12 points, six assists and five rebounds, goes up fro a layup as Emmanuel Okorafor defends during St. John's 79-51 blowout win over Seton Hall on Jan. 18, 2025. RJ Luis, who scored a game-high 24 points, shoots a jumper during St. John's win over Seton Hall. Deivon Smith drives to the basket during St. John's win over Seton Hall. Zuby Ejiofor, who had 15 points and nine board, battles Prince Aligbe (left) and Emmanuel Okorafor (right) for a rebound during St. John's win over Seton Hall. Ruben Prey drives past Godswill Erheriene during St. John's win over Seton Hall. St. John’s Kadary Richmond not afraid to receive Seton Hall fans’ vitriol https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/st-johns-kadary-richmond-not-afraid-to-receive-seton-hall-fans-vitriol/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2025-01-18T08:00:12-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/st-johns-kadary-richmond-not-afraid-to-receive-seton-hall-fans-vitriol/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34554685 0 34554685 Kadary Richmond reacts during the St. John's-Georgetown game on Jan. 14, 2025. Kadary Richmond Kadary Richmond shoots during the St. John's-Georgetown game on Jan. 14, 2025. Kadary Richmond dribbles during the St. John's-Georgetown game on Jan. 14, 2025. Dawn Staley’s $25M extension ensures she will remain force in women’s basketball https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/south-carolina-coach-dawn-staley-gets-25m-extension/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0500 2025-01-18T07:30:03-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/south-carolina-coach-dawn-staley-gets-25m-extension/ Madeline Kenney https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34563151 0 34563151 newspress-collage-tys35uxse-1737197137235 South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, shouting out instructions during a recent game, recently received a $25 million extension from the school. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley directs her team during a game earlier this season. Columbia's Kitty Henderson defends against Indiana's Sydney Parrish during a game earlier this season. Aneesah Morrow has been on a tear since SEC play started, averaging a whopping 15 rebounds and 19.5 points on 56.9 percent shooting. Maryland Guard Kaylene Smikle is averaging 18 points per game. Eastern Michigan basketball games flagged for unusual betting activity https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/emu-basketball-games-flagged-for-suspicious-betting-activity/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:02:03 -0500 2025-01-18T00:02:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/emu-basketball-games-flagged-for-suspicious-betting-activity/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34558250 0 34558250 The home Eastern Michigan Eagles crowd during a timeout in a 2023 game. Eastern Michigan Eagles head coach Stan Heath during the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs University of Detroit Mercy Titans game on Saturday November 30, 2024 at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. St. John’s star RJ Luis likely to go pro after season: Rick Pitino https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/st-johns-star-rj-luis-likely-to-go-pro-after-season-rick-pitino/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:25:57 -0500 2025-01-17T23:26:05-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/st-johns-star-rj-luis-likely-to-go-pro-after-season-rick-pitino/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34557091 0 34557091 RJ Luis Jr. celebrates during the St. John's-Kansas State game on Dec. 7, 2025. Rick Pitino looks on during the St. John's-Georgetown game on Jan. 14, 2025. Brady Dunlap Cancer-free Dick Vitale returning for ESPN after almost two years away https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/dick-vitale-returning-to-espn-to-call-first-game-in-almost-two-years/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:08:36 -0500 2025-01-17T15:04:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/dick-vitale-returning-to-espn-to-call-first-game-in-almost-two-years/ Michael Blinn https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34547132 0 34547132 Dick Vitale prepares to announce an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan State and Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2022 Dick Vitale takes a photo with the Cheerleaders of Kentucky during a 2009 game at The Garden. Florida assistant accused of sexual assault as head coach investigated for sending explicit photos https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/florida-assistant-accused-of-sexual-assault-as-head-coach-investigated-for-sending-explicit-photos/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:27:05 -0500 2025-01-17T15:14:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/florida-assistant-accused-of-sexual-assault-as-head-coach-investigated-for-sending-explicit-photos/ Michael Blinn https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34543162 0 34543162 Head coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators looks on during the first half of a game against the South Florida Bulls at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on November 04, 2024 Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden talks with Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) Florida Gators' Taurean Green (R) fights to get around George Mason Patriots' Lamar Butler during their semi-final basketball game at the men's NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis, April 1, 2006. Fordham suspends basketball coach Keith Urgo over recruiting violations https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/fordham-suspends-coach-keith-urgo-over-recruiting-violations/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:33:43 -0500 2025-01-16T19:56:07-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/fordham-suspends-coach-keith-urgo-over-recruiting-violations/ Will Zimmerman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34529414 0 34529414 Fordham Rams Head Basaketball Coach Keith Urgo reacts to a call during the first half of Fordham Rams game against the Dayton Flyers in March 2023. Urgo, pictured here while coaching the Fordham Rams in the semifinal round of the A10 Basketball Tournament in 2023, was suspended for four games, the school announced on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024. The UMass Minutemen handed the Fordham Rams their 10th loss of the season in a triple-overtime thriller Wednesday.