Exclusive | Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz credits mom’s ‘deal with God’ to get him to the big leagues after more than a decade in the minors

Exclusive | Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz credits mom’s ‘deal with God’ to get him to the big leagues after more than a decade in the minors

She spoke to the Big Man upstairs to get her son to the big leagues. It took 16 years for New York Yankees ace reliever Fernando Cruz to get called up to the majors, two more to get the opportunity to play for his beloved Bronx Bombers — and three words from his mom to … Read more

New York lawmaker eyes expansion of fantasy sports games, leagues — with one catch

New York lawmaker eyes expansion of fantasy sports games, leagues — with one catch

A New York lawmaker wants to expand fantasy sports games and update rules to keep pace with fan preferences and changes in the market. “We can do so much better,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Queens), chairman of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, who is pushing a new bill on the popular pastime. Daily … Read more

‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for unlawfully monopolizing leagues, tournaments

‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for unlawfully monopolizing leagues, tournaments

Feb 16 — Video game maker Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving its flagship franchise “Call of Duty.” Professional gamers Hector Rodriguez and Seth Abner said in an antitrust lawsuit, opens new tab filed in Los Angeles federal court on Thursday that Activision is unlawfully monopolizing … Read more

How to stand out to Ivy Leagues and top tier colleges: our in-depth interview

How to stand out to Ivy Leagues and top tier colleges: our in-depth interview

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase The college application process can seem stressful and complex, but the New York Post and Command Education are here to give you the best advice and tips on how to ensure your student can … Read more

Ex-NBA employee posts grievances on league’s official Facebook page

Ex-NBA employee posts grievances on league’s official Facebook page

Don’t forget to update your passwords. The NBA got a reminder of that on Monday morning when a supposed former member of its social media team found themself with access to the league’s official Facebook page — and they had some grievances to air. “How do I log out of this?” they wrote. “Haven’t worked … Read more