Peter Botte

New York, United States

Sports Writer at New York Post

Sportswriter, NY Post. BU alum. Tyler's/Hayley's dad. Pending grandpa! FishSticks/Big 50: NYY. https://t.co/4ZcCUUJxjD

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Exclusive | Tommy DeVito tells The Post how he is approaching uphill climb to stick with Giants

5 days ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

Tommy DeVito, with SBH Health System, took part in a football camp for children on May 9, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post So much has happened regarding the Giants’ quarterback room since Tommy DeVito became the first QB under contract for 2025 in early March.
Knicks vs. Celtics Game 2 live updates: New York shocks Boston — again

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

There is no quit in these Knicks. A furious fourth-quarter rally — a 23-6 run in the final minutes — gave the Knicks 91-90 win over the Celtics for a commanding 2-0 series lead over the reigning NBA champs. It was Mikal Bridges once again in the thick of things, with a key steal on the final play of the game, sending the Knicks back home to the Garden in the best possible way.
Knicks vs. Celtics Game 1 live updates: NBA playoffs news, scores and highlights

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

The Knicks took care of David. Now it’s onto Goliath. The Knicks will continue their NBA championship quest on Monday — after beating the Pistons in six hard-fought games — with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics. Boston defeated Orlando in five games in their first round series, led by Jayson Tatum, who averaged 31.3 points per game. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31.5 points per against the Pistons.
Ranking the best players in this loaded Knicks-Celtics series

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Stan Van Gundy contended before the first round of the playoffs that the Knicks boasted five of the top six players in their series against Detroit, with the lone exception being wondrous Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham.
Knicks vs. Celtics matchups: Inside the 10 factors that will decide series

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates his game-winning shot with his Knicks teammates in Game 6 vs. the Pistons on May 1, 2025.
Knicks stopper OG Anunoby gearing up for Jayson Tatum test

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

OG Anunoby’s next primary defensive task will be no easier than the first one. After mostly doing a strong job manning up against dynamic Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham, Anunoby figures to draw the assignment of guarding six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum often in the second round against the Celtics.
Knicks know they have to step it up if they want to flip script on Celtics

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

The Knicks aren’t hiding from the reality that they are in for a very different and even more daunting challenge in the second round of the playoffs than the six-game battle they just gutted out and survived against Detroit. “They are the defending [NBA] champs for a reason,” Karl-Anthony Towns said after practice Saturday about the Celtics.
Paul Goldschmidt keeps on delivering exactly what Yankees need in post-Juan Soto world

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free The Yankees were forced to pivot after Juan Soto spurned them for the Mets last winter, and one of those free-agent signings clubbed the big blow in support of another Friday night in The Bronx.
Knicks vs. Pistons Game 6 live updates: NBA playoffs news, scores and highlights

1 week ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

Another chance to advance. The Knicks lost 103-106 in Game 5, after some questionable fourth-quarter minutes management by Tom Thibodeau. Jalen Brunson was limited to 16 points in the loss, and New York will likely need more from its best player in Game 6. Will the Knicks be able to close this series out in Detroit, or will the Pistons force a daunting Game 7 back at the Garden? Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest scores, news and more from the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Knicks star's injuries eerily similar to last year's playoff flameout

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Peter Botte

The playoffs one year ago were a war of attrition for the Knicks, and one they ultimately could not survive as one lineup regular after another went down with injuries before a second-round elimination by the Pacers. This physical first-round series against the Pistons has been taking a toll on the Knicks’ health, as well.