MIKE FITZPATRICK
New York Mets' Dominic Smith (2) drops his bat after hitting an RBI-single to drive in Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Smith, McNeil 4 hits each as Mets beat Phils behind Scherzer

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 01, 2022 10:47 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Dominic Smith went 4 for 4 with three RBIs to back an inconsistent

St. John's's Julian Champagnie, right, shoots a three-point shot over DePaul's Jalen Terry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East basketball tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
St. John's junior Julian Champagnie to enter NBA draft

By Mike Fitzpatrick Apr. 02, 2022 10:10 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — St. John's junior Julian Champagnie is entering the NBA draft.

FILE - George Mikan, of the Minneapolis Lakers, polishes off the sign on the marquee of Madison Square Garden in New York, on Dec. 13, 1949. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
AP source: NIT leaving Madison Square Garden next 2 years

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 24, 2022 01:43 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 85-58. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After tearing apart the top seed, Creighton has another chance to

Providence's Nate Watson (0), Justin Minaya (15), and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate a triple overtime win following an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
New ballgame: Son of ex-GM Minaya a hoops hit at Providence

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 03:10 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — By the time Justin Minaya hit his early teens, he knew the score.

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, and Justin Moore, left, celebrate with Brandon Slater after the team's win over St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game during the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Villanova won 66-65. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Slater clutch, No. 8 Villanova rallies past St. John's 66-65

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 09:38 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After falling way behind, Villanova fought back and showed its

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Al Durham has made plenty of big shots for Providence this season —

Providence head coach Ed Cooley raises the trophy after winning the Big East regular season title following an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Gillespie Big East POY again, Cooley 1st Friars coach to win

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 09, 2022 02:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Collin Gillespie came back to Villanova and filled up his trophy case

Providence head coach Ed Cooley raises the trophy after winning the Big East regular season title following an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Friars tote first top seed as Big East hits big 4-0 at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 08, 2022 10:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — For the past four decades, the Providence Friars have been coming to

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton won 64-62. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Lewis most improved in Big East; Kalkbrenner defensive POY

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 07, 2022 05:29 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Marquette forward Justin Lewis won the Big East's most improved

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Villanova guard Collin Gillespie was the only unanimous pick for the

Connecticut's R.J. Cole, right, tries to push past St. John's Joel Soriano during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Martin's big 2nd half leads No. 24 UConn past St. John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 13, 2022 02:44 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After a grueling stretch of games, UConn is headed home with a feel

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) competes against St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler, left, and guard Stef Smith for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in New York. Villanova won 75-69. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Moore scores 16 to help No. 15 Villanova hold off St John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 08, 2022 11:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Collin Gillespie was able to play — he just couldn't score. And still

Providence center Nate Watson (0) celebrates with guard A.J. Reeves (11) and other teammates after their win against St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
No. 15 Providence holds off St John's 86-82 for 6th straight

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 01, 2022 11:59 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — In a stirring season that keeps gaining momentum, No. 15 Providence

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots next to St. John's guard Rafael Pinzon (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Braun leads No. 8 Kansas past St. John's 95-75 at new arena

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 03, 2021 09:46 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — New building or old, Kansas looked right at home in the Big

Kentucky coach John Calipari urges his team on during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Kentucky Wesleyan in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
College hoops schedule at MSG opens with Coach K farewell

By Mike Fitzpatrick Nov. 02, 2021 06:43 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski begins his farewell season with a

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) goes to the basket against St. John's guard Julian Champagnie (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Double-double: Champagnie twins enter NBA draft process

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 26, 2021 02:40 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Hope all those eagle-eyed scouts can tell twins apart.

St. John's guard Julian Champagnie (2) goes to the basket against Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) and guard Myles Cale (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
St. John's sophomore Champagnie to enter NBA draft process

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 26, 2021 01:38 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — St. John's forward Julian Champagnie will enter the NBA draft

Seton Hall guard Takal Molson, foreground, drives up court against St. John's guard Vince Cole (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
St. John's juniors Moore, Cole set to transfer

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 17, 2021 02:58 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Isaih Moore and Vince Cole are leaving St. John's after one

Georgetown's Jahvon Blair (0) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball against Seton Hall in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown beats Seton Hall to reach Big East title game

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 12, 2021 09:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Ewing and his underdog Georgetown team keep cooking up