Juan Soto, who inked a record-breaking $765 million contract with the New York Mets this winter, went yard in his first at-bat with his new team Saturday.

The New York Mets open up Spring Training play against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 (2/22/25) at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Juan Soto got his desired No. 22 jersey with the New York Mets after his record $765 million contract this offseason

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she would not use her power to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams as he faced a criminal indictment charging him with corruption, but she proposed new oversight of the mayor's office in an announcement on Thursday.

Governor Kathy Hochul has decided not to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but instead announced a plan to limit his authority following a string of scandals. The New York governor said she would propose legislation and measures aimed at exerting more oversight over the mayor's office.

Kathy Hochul said she would not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams, but plans to pursue legislation that will limit his authority as leader of the largest city in the U.S. Hochul is seeking to curb the mayor’s power after the U.

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks return to game action on Thursday night after a mid-season All-Star break. The Bulls and Knicks have met twice this season. The Bulls came out on top both times,

The Chicago Bulls overperformed in their first game after the NBA All-Star break. Per ESPN Bet, Chicago entered Thursday night’s contest as a 10.5-point underdog to the New York Knicks.

The New York Yankees are breaking with their longstanding tradition of prohibiting players from wearing beards, reversing a controversial policy ushered in by late owner George Steinbrenner.

The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner

The New York Yankees are changing their long-standing no-beard rule and will let players and coaches have "well-groomed" facial hair from now on.