JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — JuJu Watkins has already thought about how special it would be to play for the U.S. in 2028 at the Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles. “That's definitely a long-term goal of mine when I get done with my college career," Watkins said in an interview with The...

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. With the victory, Latimer has ousted one of the most liberal voices in Congress and one...

Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history

NEW YORK (AP) — It was half of the Stonewall Inn, the gay dive bar where a 1969 police raid became a landmark moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Yet for much of the 55 years since, there has been little outward indication that 51 Christopher St. was part of that history. ...

J.D. Davis costing Yankees prorated share of minimum, with Oakland paying New York $927,000

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Davis will cost the New York Yankees just $389,892 for the rest of this season, a prorated share of the $740,000 major league minimum. New York acquired the infielder from Oakland on Sunday for minor league infielder Jordan Groshans as New York sought...

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

NEW YORK (AP) — Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx put the WNBA on notice that they are a championship caliber team. Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Collier added 21 to help the Lynx win their first Commissioner's Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York...

Why AP called New York’s 16th District for George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat George Latimer defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York’s 16th Congressional District on the strength of his showing in vote-rich Westchester County, according to an Associated Press analysis of initial vote results. The result marks the first...

John Mannion wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 22nd Congressional District

Claudia Tenney wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in New York's 24th Congressional District

John Avlon wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 1st Congressional District

George Latimer wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 16th Congressional District, beating incumbent Jamaal Bowman