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Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. receives death threats directed at his children after tough start

3 days ago | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

A two-time World Series champion has received death threats from his own fans. Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. — who was on the Astros’ 2022 and 2017 World Series-winning squads — said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers allowed seven runs, all earned, in just one-third of an inning in Houston’s 13-9 home loss.
Grading every Giants 2025 NFL Draft pick: Joe Schoen’s patient strategy pays off

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

Giants first-round picks Abdul Carter (left) and Jaxson Hart pose for pictures during their introductory press conference. AP Six years ago, the Giants made three first-round draft picks, including a quarterback. Is 2025 just déjà vu? Not at all.
Nikola Jokic scores NBA season-high 61 in Nuggets’ loss, Stephen Curry pours in 52 in Warriors’ win

1 month ago | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

Two NBA superstars had huge nights, but the one with the bigger night was on the losing side. Nikola Jokic scored 61 points, the most in the NBA this season, but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets fell 140-139 to the Timberwolves in double overtime Tuesday night in Denver. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining to spoil the Nuggets’ superstar’s big night. Nikola Jokic scored 61 points, an NBA season high, in the Nuggets’ loss on April 1, 2025.
Nikola Jokic scores NBA season-high 61 in Nuggets’ loss, Stephen Curry pours in 52 in Warriors’ win

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ted Holmlund

Two NBA superstars had huge nights, but the one with the bigger night was on the losing side. Nikola Jokic scored 61 points, the most in the NBA this season, but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets fell 140-139 to the Timberwolves in double overtime Tuesday night in Denver. AdvertisementNickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining to spoil the Nuggets’ superstar’s big night.
Lakers fill Anthony Davis hole by acquiring Mark Williams in trade with Hornets

Feb 6, 2025 | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

The Lakers knew they had a big hole to fill on the inside after trading center Anthony Davis away to the Mavericks in a big three-team trade in which they acquired star Luka Doncic. They filled that hole on Wednesday night. Los Angeles snagged its much-coveted center, agreeing to a deal for 7-footer Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster trade nearly broke the internet

Feb 2, 2025 | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

You know a trade is shocking when it completely stuns the internet — including players and reporters. Numerous NBA players and insiders thought ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was hacked when he was the first to report early Sunday morning that the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.
Knicks-Heat game delayed to check rim after OG Anunoby dunk

Jan 25, 2025 | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

The Knicks-Kings game on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden was delayed about 5-8 minutes to check if there was a rim malfunction. During the second half, OG Anunoby hung on the rim after a ferocious dunk that appeared to force it to go crooked. A Knicks worker measures the rim with a level after some thought the rim was crooked after OG Anunoby’s dunk in the second half, but it was determined the rim was OK and play resumed after a short delay.
Robert Saleh hired by 49ers for second stint as team's defensive coordinator

Jan 25, 2025 | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

It’s official: Robert Saleh is back with the San Francisco 49ers. Saleh, who was fired by the Jets during the season, was hired by the 49ers for second stint as the team’s defensive coordinator on Friday night, The Post’s Brian Costello confirmed. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Saleh was expected to return to his old stomping grounds. Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers to be the team’s defensive coordinator.
Novak Djokovic says he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation

Jan 9, 2025 | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

Novak Djokovic made some news before the start of the Australian Open which begins on Jan. 12. Djokovic alleged in a lengthy GQ interview published on Thursday that he was “poisoned” by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly detained in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
Ex-Met Amed Rosario agrees to one-year, $2M deal with Nationals

Jan 8, 2025 | nypost.com | Ted Holmlund

A former Met is back in the NL East. Amed Rosario — who started his career with the Mets and played four years in Queens — and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Wednesday. This past season the 29-year-old Rosario played 103 games with the Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers. While playing for those three teams, Rosario hit .280 with three home runs and 32 RBIs to go along with 18 doubles, three triples, 13 stolen bases and 29 runs scored.