Tag: New York
AP’s firing of journalist following tweets prompts outcry
NEW YORK — The Associated Press is being criticized for firing a young journalist over her social media activity, with some suggesting the news...
Whimsical NYC waterfront park funded by Barry Diller opens
<p>NEW YORK — A whimsical new park that appears to float on pilings above the Hudson River opened to the public just off the...
Woman in anti-Asian attack says she prayed for her attacker
NEW YORK — A Filipina American woman whose beating outside a Manhattan building spurred outrage over violence aimed at Asian Americans said in an...
Yankees CF Hicks to have surgery, out several months
NEW YORK — Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks will have surgery for a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist that could sideline him...
Jokic, Embiid, Curry announced as NBA MVP finalists
Denver’s Nikola Jokic finished ninth in the MVP voting last season. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Golden State’s Stephen Curry didn’t get listed on a...
Mets slugger Alonso goes on 10-day IL with sprained hand
MIAMI — New York Mets infielder Pete Alonso went on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday because of a sprained right hand that...
LEADING OFF: Ivey debut, Cubs-Cards; Rodón tries to rebound
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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DeGrom 3 hitless innings with 8 strikeouts in rehab outing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — New York ace Jacob DeGrom struck out eight and walked none in three hitless innings during an injury rehabilitation...
Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 4-3 in Game 3
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brandon Tanev scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:36 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in Game...
Alexandra Huynh, 18, is the new National Youth Poet Laureate
NEW YORK — An incoming first-year student at Stanford University has been named the new National Youth Poet Laureate. Alexandra Huynh, 18, is a...