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Two major additions to the bullpen were in good form, as Luke Weaver and Devin Williams each pitched a scoreless inning in a 6-3  exhibition game win. Weaver struck out one in his inning, while Williams fanned three.

Tough start

Caught my eye

Mark Vientos was back at third base, this time for Team Nicaragua, as they prepare for the WBC.

Vientos has mostly been working at first base this spring, as the Mets look to use him, Brett Baty and newly signed Jorge Polanco there this year.

Facing the Mets on Tuesday, Vientos went 1-for-3.

It’s “March Madness” College Basketball time with so many games throughout the month, and the sexy Hoops Cabaret girls invite you to watch the games with them at Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar in New York.

“Our name says it all,” said Hoops dancer Jessica. “This is the place for basketball—we have so many giant HDTVs and an enormous video wall–its an awesome place for sports fans. And after the games, we have the best post-game parties!”   

Hoops Cabaret combines the fun of a sports bar with the excitement of a strip club. The multi-level club features stripper poles, VIP suites, daily bottle and drink specials, and a VIP Man Cave. 

“We love sports, and we love to seduce you and show off our hot bodies and latest moves,” said Hoops girl Tanya. “Come flex, pop some bottles, and make it rain on the gorgeous girls.” 

Hoops Cabaret is just one block from Madison Square Garden and next door to the world famous Rick’s Cabaret New York. 

VIP tables and March Madness special package deals can be reserved in advance at hoops cabaret.com      

HOOPS Cabaret and Sports Bar, 48 West 33 Street, NYC

** Beautiful Hoops Dancers ** VIP Man Cave ** Full Service Premium Bar ** NEW Trophy Room

St. John’s is the back-to-back Big East champion after picking up a dominant win in the tournament final over UConn. The Red Storm looked strong in the 72-52 win over the Huskies.

St. John’s went on a 10-0 run to open the game, going up by as many as 17 points in the first half. The Huskies fought back, but they completely failed to score from the field in the final eight minutes of the game. UConn went 1-for-15 down the final stretch.

St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor was absolutely dominant on both sides of the court, putting up 18 points as well as 9 rebounds, 7 blocks and 3 steals. Bryce Hopkins also hit 18 points for the Red Storm, while Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 17 points.

The victory likely felt extra sweet for St. John’s, who lost to UConn by 32 points at the end of February as the regular season ramped down. Despite entering the tournament as the No. 1 seed, with UConn as the No. 2, the Red Storm were ranked lower than the Huskies in the AP poll — 13th vs. UConn’s sixth.

Kodai Senga spent part of his winter at home in Japan in rehab mode, with the goal of arriving at spring training ready for a normal buildup toward the season.

On that count, the Mets right-hander is confident he succeeded. 

Senga said he’s been “normal and healthy” since early January after missing almost all of last season with multiple ailments.

“I am not worried at all,” Senga said through his interpreter. “I just need to ramp up slowly and get through spring training healthy and pitching a lot of innings so we can go deep into the postseason.”

“This offseason has been really great in terms of evaluating what types of movements I need and don’t need,” he said. “I have been able to work on that and I feel really good up to this point. I just need to ramp up slowly.”

The Mets plan to employ a six-man rotation, largely to provide extra rest for Senga, who was accustomed to such a schedule in Japan. Senga, in his first season with the Mets, was better with the extra day of rest than on a normal schedule.

“I think what is really important is my health, and if I feel good I will be able to throw, whether it’s a six-man rotation or five-man rotation, regular rest or long rest,” Senga said. “It’s up to the manager to decide when I am going to throw. I just need to be ready to throw whenever they call on me.”

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is putting his luxe Pacific Palisades home on the market for a whopping $46.5 million.

Spanning nearly 17,000 square feet, the estate includes a seven-bedroom main house and a two-story guest house.

With over 1.7 acres of grounds, the property dubbed the Leonard Estate is situated behind large gates and hedges for ultimate privacy.

Designed by world-renowned architect Richard Landry, the home was created with the finest materials, including stone floors located in the solarium and other parts of the home that are shipped from Jerusalem, six fireplaces imported from Europe and Italian architecture inspired by Florentine villas.

Leonard is often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, winning world titles in five weight divisions from 1977 to 1997.

Crown Royal has added a new gem to their Reserve line with the introduction of Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Years Blended Canadian Whisky. A patiently aged blend, this remarkable new expression is a showcase in craftsmanship, with each barrel hand-selected by their master blenders and aged for a minimum of 12 years.

This new Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Years highlights the artistry and dedication that define Crown Royal. With richer depth, bolder flavor and delicious complexity, this refined whisky sets a new standard for Crown Royal Reserve.

Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Years is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Whisky lovers can find the new Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Years at a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a 750ml bottle.

That’s a pretty great value for an aged, premium Canadian whisky like this, and it’s definitely a must-have for any true whisky connoisseur. Also makes for a great gift!

Forbes said it configured its athlete net earnings by combing on-field earnings with off-field earnings, which included “an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees and memorabilia and licensing income.” 

Forbes‘ full list of ‘The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes’ in 2024

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr, soccer)- $136 million
2. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain, soccer)- $130 million
3. Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain, soccer)- $120 million
4. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers, basketball)- $119.5 million
5. Canelo Álvarez (Boxing)- $110 million
6. Dustin Johnson (LIV Golf)- $107 million
7. Phil Mickelson (LIV Golf)- $106 million
8. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors, basketball)- $100.4 million
9. Roger Federer (Tennis)- $95.1 million
10. Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns, basketball)- $89.1 million.

A recent study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming artificial sweeteners may accelerate brain aging by over 1.5 years. The research, conducted by a team of medical researchers  in Brazil, examined the effects of artificial sweeteners on cognitive decline. The study analyzed data from nearly 13,000 people aged 35 to 75 over an eight-year period.

They discovered that people who consumed the highest amounts of the sweeteners experienced faster declines in thinking and memory skills compared to those who consumed the lowest amounts.

The sweeteners studied included aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol.

The study found that the effects were more pronounced in individuals under 60 and those with diabetes. The study is observational and does not prove causation, but it raises important questions about the long-term impact of artificial sweeteners on brain health. 

The All-Star break traditionally marks the proverbial halfway point of the season. That means it’s time to dish out midterm grades for the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson: A

50 GP, 34.6. MPG, 27.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 6.1 APG, 37.4 3P%

The captain is once again an All-Star, has upped his defense in recent games and New York is blessed to have him. He could do a better job at times, though, of steering the group towards more ball movement.

Mitchell Robinson: A-

39 GP, 19.6. MPG, 5.0 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 1.0 APG, 40.8 FT** %

The forever Knick has missed a few games due to his injury management program, but he’s a game changer when he’s on the court and is in the best shape we’ve seen since his early freak-of-nature days. 

Miles McBride: A-

35 GP, 38.0 MPG, 12.9 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 42.0 3P%

“Deuce” underwent surgery for a core muscle injury last week and will be out for six-to-eight weeks. He will possibly miss the rest of the season and it’s a big blow. The two-way guard has been great on both sides of the ball and is on the biggest bargain contract in the NBA. 

Josh Hart: B+

43 GP, 30.6. MPG, 12.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 5.2 APG, 40.7 3P%

Like a Swiss army knife, Hart does it all and continues to show why he’s been the heart and soul of this group since coming over from Portland three years ago. Despite having a heavily bandaged ring finger on his shooting hand, the 9-year pro is making teams pay for leaving him open. 

Landry Shamet: B+

30 GP, 21.9. MPG, 9.6 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 42.2 3P%

Despite missing 25 games with a flare up in his already damaged right shoulder, the sharpshooting guard hasn’t missed a beat and been a key cog off the bench.

OG Anunoby: B

41 GP, 33.0 MPG, 16.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.4 APG, 37.0 3P%

We’ve seen the six-foot-seven menace wreck games with his defensive ability. He does goes MIA on occasion and plays so hard on both ends that he’s sometimes visibly exhausted. When he’s at his best, the Knicks are at their best.

Mikal Bridges: B-

55 GP, 34.5 MPG, 15.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.1 APG, 38.6 3P%

The NBA’s iron man has had his moments of invisibility, but availability is the best ability and nobody is better in the sport in that regard.

Forty-six years after a bunch of unheralded amateurs stunned the heavily favored Soviet Union en route to winning Olympic gold, the U.S. men’s hockey team engineered another epic victory. 

The Americans won a battle of the sport’s superpowers on Sunday, toppling longtime nemesis Canada 2-1 in overtime to win their country’s first Olympic gold in men’s hockey since the famed 1980 “Miracle on Ice.”

Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal, ripping a shot past Jordan Binnington less than three minutes into 3-versus-3 overtime.

Hughes was called for a penalty with less than four minutes in regulation, with Team USA fending off the Canadian power play just before time expired. The Americans defeated Canada despite a 42-28 shots on goal disparity, with Connor Hellebuyck recording 41 saves.