Islanders fail first real test against Lightning — despite bright spots
The Islanders liked the direction in which they were trending. Until Saturday, though, they had not been tested against a true contender.

The Islanders liked the direction in which they were trending. Until Saturday, though, they had not been tested against a true contender.
A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.
Eligible Cash App users could receive up to $2,500 this month following a $15 million class-action settlement over an alleged 2021 data breach.
Referees missed a dirty hit by Oregon's Bear Alexander on UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava, but the Bruins still pulled off a 17-15 upset win.
A retired California government employee collected nearly half a million dollars in pension payments last year. The system paying him is $153 billion short of the assets needed to cover its promises.
With $80 billion in debt and a sprawling media empire to combine, David Ellison will have his hands full with the now court-approved combination of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, known as Skydance.
The California Public Employees' Retirement System is the largest public pension fund in the United States.
A California high school football team has forfeited its upcoming game as an explosive controversy unfolds on campus.
The welfare check came after no one — including the children’s father, Zack Deacon — had seen the kids in a week.
The star-studded nuptials, officiated by Gwyneth Paltrow, were attended by Katy Perry, Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña, to name a few.
Is the inability to break off big runs part of a calculated, playing-the-long-game approach by Cam Skattebo?
At this stage of the playoffs last year, Brewers manager Pat Murphy joked that he was certain the Dodgers couldn’t name eight players on his roster.
After staging a viral Trojan horse pregame skit meant for USC, No. 13 Oregon suffered a 17-15 upset loss to UCLA on Saturday.
EUGENE, Ore. — One moment, UCLA backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach is watching from the sideline, not having thrown a pass all season. The next, he catches his name being called to replace injured starter Nico Iamaleava in the Bruins’ biggest game in years. “When I heard that,” Dieffenbach said, “I was just tunnel-visioned and ready...
LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman gave mixed messages on whether she would replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell before his term ends in 2030.
Fuel costs are at eye-watering levels, making it a tough time to drive a combustion-engined car
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah was left devastated following the horrific attack.
French guard Marine Fauthoux made the most of her opportunities in the Liberty’s semifinal series against the Dream.
This is a rare opportunity to see a Cold War fairytale, showing a world dominated by two great powers.
The Age sport reporter Andrew Wu checks in from the start and finish line of the Melbourne Marathon.
Seton’s co-driver, 22-year-old rookie Zach Bates, secured pole position for the team after upsetting in Friday’s qualifier and again in the Top 10 Shootout.
The prime minister honoured those who served in Afghanistan, the 47 Australian personnel who died as a result of their service and the families who continue to live with their loss.
“I’m feeling much better, thank you,” Det. Jose Mercedes told The Post Saturday.
The Bathurst 1000 gets underway as Aaron Seton leads the pack through the first lap.
When he took the oath of office last January, Mayor Mamdani pledged that his administration would serve everyone in Gotham, without fear or favor.