Roger Rubin Columns

Roger Rubin covers St. John's men's basketball, MLB and high school sports

Only in NewsdayRubin: Kyle Cuffe Jr. is 'a St. John's baby,' says his dad, a former Red Storm player

Only in NewsdayRubin: Soto will be here for a while, but the Mets' losing ways can't be

Rubin: Yankees' summer swoon continues, and now Rays are up next

Rubin: Starting rotation has to become a strength again for Yankees

Rubin: Mets wasting Soto's prime wasn't the vision that was promised

Rubin: Trio of St. John's players taken in NBA Draft signals big positives

Rubin: NBA draft has St. John's fans on edge of their seats

Rubin: Yankees' best lineup would have Rice at catcher, but is that a good idea?

Rubin: Mets' Stearns steering clear of debate about Mendoza's job

Only in NewsdayRubin: Volpe's numbers trending upward after a wild month

Rubin: A healthy, effective Cole would make Yanks' rotation lethal

Rubin: Schlittler's routine with Yanks akin to the calm before the storm

Rubin: Volpe-Caballero provide winning combo for Yanks

Rubin: Rick Pitino expects St. John's 'program guys' to make most of opportunity

Rubin: Pitino excited about St. John's roster — and there's still room for more

Rubin: Will Mets' Alvarez ever live up to expectations?

Rubin: With the 2026 Yankees, playing time needs to be earned

Rubin: Mets need more than Soto to turn things around

Rubin: Ejiofor sets eyes on NBA dream now

Rubin: Yanks' pitching will be better once stars return

Rubin: St. John's needs to get Pitino to sign restructured contract now!

Rubin: An unbelievable season ends in tears for Red Storm

Rubin: Fracas in Providence was turning point for Red Storm

Rubin: Pitino, Storm seek to add to legends

Rubin: Ian Eagle loves seeing life-changing heroics during NCAA tourney

Rubin: St. John's-Duke kicks off loaded East Regional semifinals

Rubin: As buzzer sounds, 'Bells' gives Storm a ringing win

Only in NewsdayRubin: Ejiofor left Kansas, which now stands in his way of Sweet 16

Rubin: A 'team for the ages?' The Red Storm have a chance to be that.

Rubin: Rick Pitino has plenty of ire to motivate his Red Storm players

Latest Sports headlines

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Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez continues strong start to big league career

Abrams and Crews hit back-to-back homers Nationals beat Athletics 5-2

Orioles win 7th straight as Adley Rutschman sits with wrist discomfort; Basallo leaves early

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for 'some time' because of left knee irritation

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Stephenson goes deep twice, Reds weather 3-homer game from Goodman in 9-6 win over Rockies

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