Back page for April 30, 2024: While stumbling, bumbling Sixers fail to quiet Knick fans in Philly, tonight you can bet MSG will be shaking and baking. There's little chance Sixers fans will be able to drown out home crowd tonight as Knicks look to close out first-round series in Game 5 at Garden. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 30, 2024: While stumbling, bumbling Sixers fail to quiet Knick fans in Philly, tonight you can bet MSG will be shaking and baking. There’s little chance Sixers fans will be able to drown out home crowd tonight as Knicks look to close out first-round series in Game 5 at Garden.

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PHOTOS: New York Daily News back pages for April 2024

By New York Daily News | staff@nydailynews.com

PUBLISHED: March 4, 2024 at 9:23 a.m. | UPDATED: May 5, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

Take a look at the Daily News' sports-related back pages for March and April 2024.

Back page for April 30, 2024: While stumbling, bumbling Sixers fail to quiet Knick fans in Philly, tonight you can bet MSG will be shaking and baking. There's little chance Sixers fans will be able to drown out home crowd tonight as Knicks look to close out first-round series in Game 5 at Garden. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 30, 2024: While stumbling, bumbling Sixers fail to quiet Knick fans in Philly, tonight you can bet MSG will be shaking and baking. There’s little chance Sixers fans will be able to drown out home crowd tonight as Knicks look to close out first-round series in Game 5 at Garden.

Back page for April 29, 2024: Jalen pours in team playoff record 47 points to put Knicks one win from second round. Jalen Brunson takes command, breaking Bernard King's Knick playoff record with 47 points in 97-92 win Sunday in Philly. Knicks can wrap up series Tuesday. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 29, 2024: Jalen pours in team playoff record 47 points to put Knicks one win from second round. Jalen Brunson takes command, breaking Bernard King’s Knick playoff record with 47 points in 97-92 win Sunday in Philly. Knicks can wrap up series Tuesday.

Back page for April 28, 2024: What Giants' approach to NFL Draft shows is that they're content moving forward with Jones as QB. After endless speculation leading into NFL Draft, the Giants do not select a quarterback, which means Big Blue will go into 2024 season with Daniel Jones at the helm, as long as he is healthy and ready to go. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 28, 2024: What Giants’ approach to NFL Draft shows is that they’re content moving forward with Jones as QB. After endless speculation leading into NFL Draft, the Giants do not select a quarterback, which means Big Blue will go into 2024 season with Daniel Jones at the helm, as long as he is healthy and ready to go.

Back page for April 27, 2024: Who has two thumbs and just changed the face of an NBA series with dirty play and 50 points? With his Sixers in a 0-2 hole, Joel Embiid takes command in Game 3 Thursday night. Now, question is how do Knicks respond in Game 4 Sunday afternoon. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 27, 2024: Who has two thumbs and just changed the face of an NBA series with dirty play and 50 points? With his Sixers in a 0-2 hole, Joel Embiid takes command in Game 3 Thursday night. Now, question is how do Knicks respond in Game 4 Sunday afternoon.

Back page for April 26, 2024: Giants miss out on Maye, take LSU WR; Jets tab Penn St. OT Fashanu. Malik Nabers celebrates with new friends as Giants take him with No. 6 pick after missing out on QB Drake Maye, who goes to Patriots. Meanwhile, Jets trade back and grab protection for Aaron Rodgers in Olu Fashanu. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 26, 2024: Giants miss out on Maye, take LSU WR; Jets tab Penn St. OT Fashanu. Malik Nabers celebrates with new friends as Giants take him with No. 6 pick after missing out on QB Drake Maye, who goes to Patriots. Meanwhile, Jets trade back and grab protection for Aaron Rodgers in Olu Fashanu.

Back page for April 25, 2024: Giants send signals that they'll try to get a quarterback in tonight's draft, and Carolina star could be there to save them. North Carolina QB Drake Maye could be gone when Giants make 6th pick in NFL draft, but if he's there, or Big Blue trades up, Tar Heel could be coming to New York. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 25, 2024: Giants send signals that they’ll try to get a quarterback in tonight’s draft, and Carolina star could be there to save them. North Carolina QB Drake Maye could be gone when Giants make 6th pick in NFL draft, but if he’s there, or Big Blue trades up, Tar Heel could be coming to New York.

Back page for April 24, 2024: NBA admits refs missed 2 Knick fouls on Tyrese and a Sixer TO in final seconds, but guard says "we've got to let it go." NBA admits Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice and coach Nick Nurse should have been given a TO in Knicks' furious last-minute comeback to take 2-0 series edge, but Maxey says if Sixers dwell on it, they'll be down 3-0. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 24, 2024: NBA admits refs missed 2 Knick fouls on Tyrese and a Sixer TO in final seconds, but guard says “we’ve got to let it go.” NBA admits Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice and coach Nick Nurse should have been given a TO in Knicks’ furious last-minute comeback to take 2-0 series edge, but Maxey says if Sixers dwell on it, they’ll be down 3-0.

Back page for April 23, 2024: Knicks rally to score final 8 points of game and grab 2-0 edge on Sixers. Donte DiVincenzo celebrates after hitting clutch 3-pointer as Knicks storm back in final seconds for 104-101 win over Sixers in Game 2 of first-round series. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 23, 2024: Knicks rally to score final 8 points of game and grab 2-0 edge on Sixers. Donte DiVincenzo celebrates after hitting clutch 3-pointer as Knicks storm back in final seconds for 104-101 win over Sixers in Game 2 of first-round series.

Back page for April 22, 2024: 'Questionable' Embiid could sit for Game 2 tonight, but...don't count on it. Joel Embiid is hobbled after spill in Game 1 against Knicks, but Sixers are confident their big man will go in Game 2 tonight if it's humanly possible. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 22, 2024: ‘Questionable’ Embiid could sit for Game 2 tonight, but…don’t count on it. Joel Embiid is hobbled after spill in Game 1 against Knicks, but Sixers are confident their big man will go in Game 2 tonight if it’s humanly possible.

Back page for April 21, 2024: On day Yanks honor Sterling, Judge hears from Bronx boo-birds in shutout loss to rival Rays. Aaron Judge heard the unfamiliar sound of jeering from the stands at Yankee Stadium Saturday, as he went hitless in Bombers' 2-0 loss to Tampa. Before the game, the team honored John Sterling (inset). — New York Daily News
Back page for April 21, 2024: On day Yanks honor Sterling, Judge hears from Bronx boo-birds in shutout loss to rival Rays. Aaron Judge heard the unfamiliar sound of jeering from the stands at Yankee Stadium Saturday, as he went hitless in Bombers’ 2-0 loss to Tampa. Before the game, the team honored John Sterling (inset).

Back page for April 20, 2024: Brunson and Knicks using 2023 playoff failure as motivation as series vs. Sixers tips off tonight. Jalen Brunson and Knicks open playoffs against 76ers tonight at Garden looking to advance further than they did a year ago, when high-scoring star's late turnover in Game 6 vs. Heat led to team's demise. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 20, 2024: Brunson and Knicks using 2023 playoff failure as motivation as series vs. Sixers tips off tonight. Jalen Brunson and Knicks open playoffs against 76ers tonight at Garden looking to advance further than they did a year ago, when high-scoring star’s late turnover in Game 6 vs. Heat led to team’s demise.

Back page for April 19, 2024: Sixers coach knows his team is in for battle against Jalen and Knicks. Sixers coach Nick Nurse knows his team is in trouble even with MVP Joel Embiid, saying Jalen Brunson and Knicks are "for real" and deserving of No. 2 seed. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 19, 2024: Sixers coach knows his team is in for battle against Jalen and Knicks. Sixers coach Nick Nurse knows his team is in trouble even with MVP Joel Embiid, saying Jalen Brunson and Knicks are “for real” and deserving of No. 2 seed.

Back page for April 18, 2024: After starting 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Judge comes through with 2-run single in 9th to lift Yankees over Jays. Aaron Judge and Yankees were not having a good day in Toronto before Bomber rally in ninth inning is capped by Captain's 2-run single on way to 6-4 win. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 18, 2024: After starting 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Judge comes through with 2-run single in 9th to lift Yankees over Jays. Aaron Judge and Yankees were not having a good day in Toronto before Bomber rally in ninth inning is capped by Captain’s 2-run single on way to 6-4 win.

Back page for April 17, 2024: Carl Erskine, last surviving member of fabled Brooklyn team, dies at 97. Before Sandy Koufax became a star and the team left for L.A., the Dodgers of the late '40s and early '50s, with Carl Erskine on the hill, were Brooklyn legends. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 17, 2024: Carl Erskine, last surviving member of fabled Brooklyn team, dies at 97. Before Sandy Koufax became a star and the team left for L.A., the Dodgers of the late ’40s and early ’50s, with Carl Erskine on the hill, were Brooklyn legends.

Back page for April 16, 2024: He is "blessed"...he is "happy"...but John Sterling says it's time to go, and, just like that, he is...gone! Yankee voice retires after 36 years in booth. In surprise announcement, John Sterling, 85, says he is exiting Yankee booth, effective immediately, before Bombers' 3-1 loss to Blue Jays Monday. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 16, 2024: He is “blessed”…he is “happy”…but John Sterling says it’s time to go, and, just like that, he is…gone! Yankee voice retires after 36 years in booth. In surprise announcement, John Sterling, 85, says he is exiting Yankee booth, effective immediately, before Bombers’ 3-1 loss to Blue Jays Monday.

Back page for April 15, 2024: At last, Gooden sees his No. 16, honored in Queens forever. Former Mets ace Doc Gooden shrugs off raindrops to see his now-retired No. 16 unveiled at top of Citi Field Sunday before Amazin's beat Royals, 2-1. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 15, 2024: At last, Gooden sees his No. 16, honored in Queens forever. Former Mets ace Doc Gooden shrugs off raindrops to see his now-retired No. 16 unveiled at top of Citi Field Sunday before Amazin’s beat Royals, 2-1.

Back page for April 14, 2024: As Mets retire Doc's number, teammates recall his rapid rise from A ball to majors. The Mets will honor Dwight Gooden with a ceremony Sunday at Citi Field to retire his No. 16. It was clear from the beginning that Doc would be a dominant pitcher as he worked through the baseball ranks. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 14, 2024: As Mets retire Doc’s number, teammates recall his rapid rise from A ball to majors. The Mets will honor Dwight Gooden with a ceremony Sunday at Citi Field to retire his No. 16. It was clear from the beginning that Doc would be a dominant pitcher as he worked through the baseball ranks.

Back page for April 13, 2024: Tiger sets Masters record by making 24th consecutive cut at Augusta, sits 1 over going into Round 3. Tiger Woods shoots even-par to make the Masters cut for a record 24th straight time and give himself a chance to win a record-tying sixth green jacket. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 13, 2024: Tiger sets Masters record by making 24th consecutive cut at Augusta, sits 1 over going into Round 3. Tiger Woods shoots even-par to make the Masters cut for a record 24th straight time and give himself a chance to win a record-tying sixth green jacket.

Back page for April 12, 2024: Celtics learn, if you snooze on Knicks, you lose. Jalen and friends send playoff message to Boston in romp. Jalen Brunson torches first-place Celtics for 39 points as Knicks open up lead as big as 31 before garbage time in 118-109 victory Thursday in Boston. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 12, 2024: Celtics learn, if you snooze on Knicks, you lose. Jalen and friends send playoff message to Boston in romp. Jalen Brunson torches first-place Celtics for 39 points as Knicks open up lead as big as 31 before garbage time in 118-109 victory Thursday in Boston.

Back page for April 11, 2024: After two strong starts, Marcus issues four walks as Marlins beat Yanks for only their 2nd win of the season. Marcus Stroman's Yankee career got off to a strong start with solid outings vs. Astros and Blue Jays, but he loses control on Wednesday against Marlins, walking four and giving up 3-run homer as Bombers fall to 10-3. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 11, 2024: After two strong starts, Marcus issues four walks as Marlins beat Yanks for only their 2nd win of the season. Marcus Stroman’s Yankee career got off to a strong start with solid outings vs. Astros and Blue Jays, but he loses control on Wednesday against Marlins, walking four and giving up 3-run homer as Bombers fall to 10-3.

Back page for April 10, 2024: A night after huge comeback, Mets fall short vs. Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. slides safely into second base while Francisco Lindor takes late throw as Mets' comeback falls short in 6-5 loss Tuesday night. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 10, 2024: A night after huge comeback, Mets fall short vs. Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. slides safely into second base while Francisco Lindor takes late throw as Mets’ comeback falls short in 6-5 loss Tuesday night.

Back page for April 9, 2024: Bombers take quick look at eclipse, then make really quick work of Fish. Carlos Rodon safely checks out eclipse Monday afternoon before Juan Soto (above) and Anthony Volpe blast 3-run home runs as Yankees improve to 9-2 with 7-0 victory in only two hours and one minute. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 9, 2024: Bombers take quick look at eclipse, then make really quick work of Fish. Carlos Rodon safely checks out eclipse Monday afternoon before Juan Soto (above) and Anthony Volpe blast 3-run home runs as Yankees improve to 9-2 with 7-0 victory in only two hours and one minute.

Back page for April 8, 2024: Unbeaten S. Carolina stops Clark, Iowa to grab NCAA Championship. Iowa sensation Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points, but it's not enough to keep 38-0 South Carolina from grabbing national championship with 87-75 win Sunday. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 8, 2024: Unbeaten S. Carolina stops Clark, Iowa to grab NCAA Championship. Iowa sensation Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points, but it’s not enough to keep 38-0 South Carolina from grabbing national championship with 87-75 win Sunday.

Back page for April 7, 2024: Mets comeback - and their bullpen - falls apart in loss to Reds. Elly De La Cruz and Jake Fraley celebrate after the Reds' 9-6 victory over the Mets Saturday. A 5-run Cincinnati eighth inning closed the door on a comeback. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 7, 2024: Mets comeback – and their bullpen – falls apart in loss to Reds. Elly De La Cruz and Jake Fraley celebrate after the Reds’ 9-6 victory over the Mets Saturday. A 5-run Cincinnati eighth inning closed the door on a comeback.

Back page for April 6, 2024: With Stadium ready to shake for home opener, Soto and Yankee offense register a 0.0 in shutout loss to rival Blue Jays. Juan Soto makes home debut on Friday afternoon against Blue Jays, but unlike magnitude 4.8 earthquake that rattles region earlier in day, Yankee bats have zero impact in 3-0 loss at chilly Yankee Stadium. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 6, 2024: With Stadium ready to shake for home opener, Soto and Yankee offense register a 0.0 in shutout loss to rival Blue Jays. Juan Soto makes home debut on Friday afternoon against Blue Jays, but unlike magnitude 4.8 earthquake that rattles region earlier in day, Yankee bats have zero impact in 3-0 loss at chilly Yankee Stadium.

Back page for April 5, 2024: Mets saved from 0-6 start as Pete's blast sparks 9th-inning rally. Pete Alonso, who ties game with ninth-inning HR, congratulates Tyrone Taylor, who knicks in winner in nightcap of twin bill. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 5, 2024: Mets saved from 0-6 start as Pete’s blast sparks 9th-inning rally. Pete Alonso, who ties game with ninth-inning HR, congratulates Tyrone Taylor, who knicks in winner in nightcap of twin bill.

Back page for April 4, 2024: Verdugo and Judge homers help life Yanks over D'backs, to 6-1 mark as they head to Bronx for home opener. Alex Verdugo admires flight of his first homer as a Yankee, which gives Bombers a lead in the 10th before they go to beat the Diamondbacks, 6-5, in 11 to go to 6-1 ahead of home opener in Bronx tomorrow. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 4, 2024: Verdugo and Judge homers help life Yanks over D’backs, to 6-1 mark as they head to Bronx for home opener. Alex Verdugo admires flight of his first homer as a Yankee, which gives Bombers a lead in the 10th before they go to beat the Diamondbacks, 6-5, in 11 to go to 6-1 ahead of home opener in Bronx tomorrow.

Back page for April 3, 2024: Knicks drop third straight, fall to fifth in conference as comeback in Miami falls short. Terry Rozier drives past Deuce McBride on his way to 34-point night in Heat's 109-99 victory over Knicks Tuesday night in Miami that keeps Blue and Orange on skids with only seven games left in regular season. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 3, 2024: Knicks drop third straight, fall to fifth in conference as comeback in Miami falls short. Terry Rozier drives past Deuce McBride on his way to 34-point night in Heat’s 109-99 victory over Knicks Tuesday night in Miami that keeps Blue and Orange on skids with only seven games left in regular season.

Back page for April 2, 2024: Winless Mets start April with a thud, showing this could be a long season. After nine scoreless innings, Mets reliever Michael Tonkin sees Tigers pour it on in 10th for 5-0 victory that sends Amazin's to 0-4 to start the season. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 2, 2024: Winless Mets start April with a thud, showing this could be a long season. After nine scoreless innings, Mets reliever Michael Tonkin sees Tigers pour it on in 10th for 5-0 victory that sends Amazin’s to 0-4 to start the season.

Back page for April 1, 2024: Soto delivers again for 4-0 Yanks as Mets open 0-3 for first time in a decade. Alex Verdugo and Juan Soto celebrate with Aaron Judge as Yanks complete sweep of Astros, but things don't go so well for Tylor Megill and winless Mets. — New York Daily News
Back page for April 1, 2024: Soto delivers again for 4-0 Yanks as Mets open 0-3 for first time in a decade. Alex Verdugo and Juan Soto celebrate with Aaron Judge as Yanks complete sweep of Astros, but things don’t go so well for Tylor Megill and winless Mets.

Back page for March 31, 2024: Soto belts first dinger as a Yankee as Bombers rally to take third straight against Astros. Yankees go 3-0 to start the season for the first time since 2003 with help from Juan Soto's first home run of the year. Oswaldo Cabrera and Anthony Volpe also went yard in comeback 5-3 win over Houston. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 31, 2024: Soto belts first dinger as a Yankee as Bombers rally to take third straight against Astros. Yankees go 3-0 to start the season for the first time since 2003 with help from Juan Soto’s first home run of the year. Oswaldo Cabrera and Anthony Volpe also went yard in comeback 5-3 win over Houston.

Back page for March 30, 2024: McNeil bothered by hard slide, almost ignites brawl, but that's only fight Mets show in Opening Day loss to Brewers. Jeff McNeil is held back by umpire after Met second baseman takes exception with hard slide by Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins in eight inning of Brewers' 3-1 win over Amazin's on Opening Day at Citi Field on Friday. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 30, 2024: McNeil bothered by hard slide, almost ignites brawl, but that’s only fight Mets show in Opening Day loss to Brewers. Jeff McNeil is held back by umpire after Met second baseman takes exception with hard slide by Milwaukee’s Rhys Hoskins in eight inning of Brewers’ 3-1 win over Amazin’s on Opening Day at Citi Field on Friday.

Back page for March 29, 2024: Soto cuts down tying run at plate in 9th as Yanks take opener. Juan Soto celebrates with Gleyber Torres after Bombers beat Astros, 5-4, thanks to Soto's clutch 9th-inning throw that nails Mauricio Dubon at plate. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 29, 2024: Soto cuts down tying run at plate in 9th as Yanks take opener. Juan Soto celebrates with Gleyber Torres after Bombers beat Astros, 5-4, thanks to Soto’s clutch 9th-inning throw that nails Mauricio Dubon at plate.

Back page for March 28, 2024: With high hopes, Yankees launch title quest against Astros today in Houston. Aaron Judge has a new teammate in Juan Soto, but Yankees have same expectations as usual - to win the World Series. The potent Bombers get started today in Houston against perennial AL power Astros. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 28, 2024: With high hopes, Yankees launch title quest against Astros today in Houston. Aaron Judge has a new teammate in Juan Soto, but Yankees have same expectations as usual – to win the World Series. The potent Bombers get started today in Houston against perennial AL power Astros.

Back page for March 27, 2024: With opener just a day away, Judge says time for talk and analysis is over. Aaron Judge says it's time for Yankees to "let our game speak for itself," as they get set for season opener against Astros tomorrow in Houston. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 27, 2024: With opener just a day away, Judge says time for talk and analysis is over. Aaron Judge says it’s time for Yankees to “let our game speak for itself,” as they get set for season opener against Astros tomorrow in Houston.

Back page for March 26, 2024: Donte tops Knick mark with 11 3-pointers, racks up 40 in romp over Pistons. Donte DiVincenzo heads back on defense after sinking one of his team-record 11 3-pointers in Knicks' 124-99 victory over Pistons Monday night at Garden. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 26, 2024: Donte tops Knick mark with 11 3-pointers, racks up 40 in romp over Pistons. Donte DiVincenzo heads back on defense after sinking one of his team-record 11 3-pointers in Knicks’ 124-99 victory over Pistons Monday night at Garden.

Back page for March 25, 2024: Snubbed Big East strikes back in NCAA Tourney as all 3 teams selected storm into Round of 16. Samson Johnson and UConn dunk Northwestern, 75-58, Sunday night to reach Sweet 16 round, along with fellow Big East members Marquette and Creighton, the only conference teams selected to Tourney. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 25, 2024: Snubbed Big East strikes back in NCAA Tourney as all 3 teams selected storm into Round of 16. Samson Johnson and UConn dunk Northwestern, 75-58, Sunday night to reach Sweet 16 round, along with fellow Big East members Marquette and Creighton, the only conference teams selected to Tourney.

Back page for March 24, 2024: Yanks, Mets look to slug their way back to the top after last season's dueling dismal displays. The Yankees' Juan Soto and Mets' Pete Alonso must loom large if their teams are to come back from awful 2023 season. The News previews what fans can expect with Opening Day just around the corner. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 24, 2024: Yanks, Mets look to slug their way back to the top after last season’s dueling dismal displays. The Yankees’ Juan Soto and Mets’ Pete Alonso must loom large if their teams are to come back from awful 2023 season. The News previews what fans can expect with Opening Day just around the corner.

Back page for March 23, 2024: MLB opens investigation into Ohtani and interpreter as sports wagering, theft scandal takes serious turn for Dodgers star. Shohei Ohtani is under brighter spotlight than usual now that MLB is investigating him and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara (inset L.), as alleged gambling and theft scandal grows just days into Dodgers' season. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 23, 2024: MLB opens investigation into Ohtani and interpreter as sports wagering, theft scandal takes serious turn for Dodgers star. Shohei Ohtani is under brighter spotlight than usual now that MLB is investigating him and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara (inset L.), as alleged gambling and theft scandal grows just days into Dodgers’ season.

Back page for March 22, 2024: Mets land Martinez with one-year deal worth $12 million. Six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez, 36, is on his way to bring pop to Mets lineup, coming off season in which he hit 33 home runs for Dodgers. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 22, 2024: Mets land Martinez with one-year deal worth $12 million. Six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez, 36, is on his way to bring pop to Mets lineup, coming off season in which he hit 33 home runs for Dodgers.

Back page for March 21, 2024: Shohei and Dodgers open MLB season with win over Padres in Seoul. Shohei Ohtani picks up his first hit as a Dodger, a 3rd-inning single in L.A.'s 5-2 win over the Padres in Seoul on Wednesday. Before the game, a bomb threat is made against Ohtani, but police find nothing. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 21, 2024: Shohei and Dodgers open MLB season with win over Padres in Seoul. Shohei Ohtani picks up his first hit as a Dodger, a 3rd-inning single in L.A.’s 5-2 win over the Padres in Seoul on Wednesday. Before the game, a bomb threat is made against Ohtani, but police find nothing.

Back page for March 20, 2024: They're still Dancin' on Staten Island as Wagner hangs on to earn date with UNC. Melvin Council Jr. and Wagner survive late rally to win first NCAA Tourney game, 71-68, over Howard Tuesday in Dayton to set up meeting with top seed UNC. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 20, 2024: They’re still Dancin’ on Staten Island as Wagner hangs on to earn date with UNC. Melvin Council Jr. and Wagner survive late rally to win first NCAA Tourney game, 71-68, over Howard Tuesday in Dayton to set up meeting with top seed UNC.

Back page for March 19, 2024: No big dance for Pitino in season 1 at SJU, but there was much madness. Coach looks back on a difficult, but "extremely rewarding" year. Rick Pitino's Red Storm falls just short of NCAA Tournament bid despite strong finish, bringing end to challenging year for Hall of Fame coach. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 19, 2024: No big dance for Pitino in season 1 at SJU, but there was much madness. Coach looks back on a difficult, but “extremely rewarding” year. Rick Pitino’s Red Storm falls just short of NCAA Tournament bid despite strong finish, bringing end to challenging year for Hall of Fame coach.

Back page for March 18, 2024: St. John's left out of Tourney despite late-season surge. Rick Pitino and Red Storm are all dressed up with no place to go as they're left out of NCAA Tournament, along with Big Easy rival Seton Hall, Sunday night. Johnnies finish strong, but upsets in conference tournaments leave them on the outside when bracket is revealed. Dejected Pitino also turns down NIT spot. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 18, 2024: St. John’s left out of Tourney despite late-season surge. Rick Pitino and Red Storm are all dressed up with no place to go as they’re left out of NCAA Tournament, along with Big Easy rival Seton Hall, Sunday night. Johnnies finish strong, but upsets in conference tournaments leave them on the outside when bracket is revealed. Dejected Pitino also turns down NIT spot.

Back page for March 17, 2024: Yankees ace back in spring camp after "second best case" scenario on ailing elbow. Gerrit Cole was back in Bombers camp Saturday after his doctor said the Yankees ace is dealing with nerve inflammation in his elbow and won't need surgery, though he won't be able to throw for 3-4 weeks. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 17, 2024: Yankees ace back in spring camp after “second best case” scenario on ailing elbow. Gerrit Cole was back in Bombers camp Saturday after his doctor said the Yankees ace is dealing with nerve inflammation in his elbow and won’t need surgery, though he won’t be able to throw for 3-4 weeks.

Back page for March 16, 2024: With Cole lost to injury, Nestor gets Opening Day nod for Yanks in Houston. Nestor Cortes never considered he'd be in the running for an Opening Day start until Gerrit Cole was lost for the first month of two of the season, but the left-hander will take the mound vs. Astros on March 28. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 16, 2024: With Cole lost to injury, Nestor gets Opening Day nod for Yanks in Houston. Nestor Cortes never considered he’d be in the running for an Opening Day start until Gerrit Cole was lost for the first month of two of the season, but the left-hander will take the mound vs. Astros on March 28.

Back page for March 15, 2024: St. John's makes case for NCAA spot with thumping of Seton Hall in Big East quarterfinals; UConn next. Daniss Jenkins and Red Storm stay hot when it counts most with sixth straight victory and 20th overall, 91-72 over Seton Hall Thursday afternoon at Garden, to give themselves better shot at making NCAA field. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 15, 2024: St. John’s makes case for NCAA spot with thumping of Seton Hall in Big East quarterfinals; UConn next. Daniss Jenkins and Red Storm stay hot when it counts most with sixth straight victory and 20th overall, 91-72 over Seton Hall Thursday afternoon at Garden, to give themselves better shot at making NCAA field.

Back page for March 14, 2024: Cole may miss a month or two, reports say, but Yankees still have few answers on ace's elbow or timeline, so it could be worse! Gerrit Cole seems likely to be out until at least May, but the reigning AL Cy Young winner flew out to L.A. to see a renowned elbow doctor on Wednesday, so it's possible the Yankees get more bad news soon. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 14, 2024: Cole may miss a month or two, reports say, but Yankees still have few answers on ace’s elbow or timeline, so it could be worse! Gerrit Cole seems likely to be out until at least May, but the reigning AL Cy Young winner flew out to L.A. to see a renowned elbow doctor on Wednesday, so it’s possible the Yankees get more bad news soon.

Back page for March 13, 2024: Jets might have some competition for Rodgers' services as RFK Jr. puts QB on his short list for Veep. Aaron Rodgers, who said he'd like to play up to four more years in the NFL, might get another offer, one in which he wouldn't have to worry about his Achilles. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 13, 2024: Jets might have some competition for Rodgers’ services as RFK Jr. puts QB on his short list for Veep. Aaron Rodgers, who said he’d like to play up to four more years in the NFL, might get another offer, one in which he wouldn’t have to worry about his Achilles.

Back page for March 12, 2024: In crusher for Giant fans, Saquon heads down Turnpike to take flight with hated Eagles. After a year of contract squabbles, Saquon Barkley not only leaves Giants Monday, but leaves them for hated Eagles. Giants also lose Xavier McKinney to Green Bay, but pick up Brian Burns from Panthers. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 12, 2024: In crusher for Giant fans, Saquon heads down Turnpike to take flight with hated Eagles. After a year of contract squabbles, Saquon Barkley not only leaves Giants Monday, but leaves them for hated Eagles. Giants also lose Xavier McKinney to Green Bay, but pick up Brian Burns from Panthers.

Back page for March 11, 2024: Sixers hold Knicks to lowest point total in six years on ugly night at Garden. Donte DiVincenzo tries to get up after he's floored in fourth-quarter skirmish with Sixers' Kelly Oubre Jr., but just winds up with technical foul as Knicks tumble to 79-73 loss Sunday night at Garden. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 11, 2024: Sixers hold Knicks to lowest point total in six years on ugly night at Garden. Donte DiVincenzo tries to get up after he’s floored in fourth-quarter skirmish with Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr., but just winds up with technical foul as Knicks tumble to 79-73 loss Sunday night at Garden.

Back page for March 10, 2024: Yanks' big guns could reach bigger milestones in 2024. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton - along with other Yankees including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rizzo and new outfielder Juan Soto - can hit new marks in the history books with strong 2024 seasons. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 10, 2024: Yanks’ big guns could reach bigger milestones in 2024. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton – along with other Yankees including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rizzo and new outfielder Juan Soto – can hit new marks in the history books with strong 2024 seasons.

Back page for March 9, 2024: Struggling Knicks roll over red-hot Magic, jump back into No. 4 spot in East. Donte DiVincenzo and the Knicks seemed to be pointing in the wrong direction before ending the Magic's five-game winning streak on Friday night at the Garden, where Jalen Brunson returns to the lineup. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 9, 2024: Struggling Knicks roll over red-hot Magic, jump back into No. 4 spot in East. Donte DiVincenzo and the Knicks seemed to be pointing in the wrong direction before ending the Magic’s five-game winning streak on Friday night at the Garden, where Jalen Brunson returns to the lineup.

Back page for March 8, 2024: At 57, Tyson steps into another world to fight 27-year-old YouTuber. Mike Tyson is set to return to ring in July to fight Internet influencer/boxer Jake Paul, 30 years his junior, at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 8, 2024: At 57, Tyson steps into another world to fight 27-year-old YouTuber. Mike Tyson is set to return to ring in July to fight Internet influencer/boxer Jake Paul, 30 years his junior, at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas.

Back page for March 7, 2024: Giants have failed Barkley, so running back should find himself a star QB, take his ball and run! Ever since Saquon Barkley was drafted by the Giants, Big Blue has failed to put enough good pieces around him, so what the star running back should do now is go and look for a better place to play as a free agent. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 7, 2024: Giants have failed Barkley, so running back should find himself a star QB, take his ball and run! Ever since Saquon Barkley was drafted by the Giants, Big Blue has failed to put enough good pieces around him, so what the star running back should do now is go and look for a better place to play as a free agent.

Back page for March 6, 2024: Saquon gets to run free in this year's tag game, and he may dash away from Giants for good. Unlike last year, Saquon Barkley is not slapped with Giants' franchise tag, which means he's free to hit open market. Xavier McKinney also goes untagged. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 6, 2024: Saquon gets to run free in this year’s tag game, and he may dash away from Giants for good. Unlike last year, Saquon Barkley is not slapped with Giants’ franchise tag, which means he’s free to hit open market. Xavier McKinney also goes untagged.

Back page for March 5, 2024: Today's the day Giants must decide whether to slap franchise tag on Saquon again. Saquon Barkley played with franchise tag in 2023 season and doesn't really want to do it again. He'll learn his fate by NFL's 4 p.m. deadline today and will make $12 million for 2024 season if he's tagged. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 5, 2024: Today’s the day Giants must decide whether to slap franchise tag on Saquon again. Saquon Barkley played with franchise tag in 2023 season and doesn’t really want to do it again. He’ll learn his fate by NFL’s 4 p.m. deadline today and will make $12 million for 2024 season if he’s tagged.

Back page for March 4, 2024: Brunson limps off with knee injury, but Knicks gut out victory over Cavs. Jalen Brunson limps off after suffering knee bruise early in Knicks' 107-98 victory in Cleveland. X-rays are negative, but team will learn more today. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 4, 2024: Brunson limps off with knee injury, but Knicks gut out victory over Cavs. Jalen Brunson limps off after suffering knee bruise early in Knicks’ 107-98 victory in Cleveland. X-rays are negative, but team will learn more today.

Back page for March 3, 2024: Nets stay in contention with 2nd straight home win over Hawks. Mikal Bridges score 38 points to help Nets rally against Hawks at Barclay on Saturday. Brooklyn's second straight win helps keep them on the bubble for the Play-In Tournament as the season winds down. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 3, 2024: Nets stay in contention with 2nd straight home win over Hawks. Mikal Bridges score 38 points to help Nets rally against Hawks at Barclay on Saturday. Brooklyn’s second straight win helps keep them on the bubble for the Play-In Tournament as the season winds down.

Back page for March 2, 2024: Giants give Michigan QB McCarthy feel for running their offense at NFL Draft Combine. The Giants had an informative meeting with national title-winning quarterback J.J. McCarthy at the combine this week, a sure sign that Big Blue is serious about possibly selecting him in the draft next month. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 2, 2024: Giants give Michigan QB McCarthy feel for running their offense at NFL Draft Combine. The Giants had an informative meeting with national title-winning quarterback J.J. McCarthy at the combine this week, a sure sign that Big Blue is serious about possibly selecting him in the draft next month.

Back page for March 1, 2024: Warriors come out play...and depleted Knicks just can't stay with them. Stephen Curry celebrates after ringing up three of his game-high 31 points in Warriors' 110-99 victory over Knicks Thursday night at Garden. — New York Daily News
Back page for March 1, 2024: Warriors come out play…and depleted Knicks just can’t stay with them. Stephen Curry celebrates after ringing up three of his game-high 31 points in Warriors’ 110-99 victory over Knicks Thursday night at Garden.

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