Islanders name Rocky Thompson head coach of Bridgeport after AHL team’s awful season

The 47-year-old spent the last five seasons in the NHL, three as an assistant coach for the Flyers and two as an associate coach for the Sharks.

LSU chases Coastal, wins 2nd MCWS in 3 years
LSU knocked previously unbeaten Coastal Carolina ace Jacob Morrison out of the game with a four-run fourth inning, and the Tigers won their second...
Three people killed in New York after severe thunderstorms with flash flood emergency issued: ‘Seek higher ground now!’
Severe thunderstorms contributed to three deaths in central New York and dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Sunday, prompting a rare Flash Flood...
Surging travel in Europe spikes concerns over tourism's drawbacks
Suitcases rattle against cobblestones. Selfie-snappers jostle for the same shot. Ice cream shops are everywhere. Europe has been called the world's...
DHS issues terrorism advisory alert amid U.S. attack on Iran
America is at a heightened risk of attacks after the U.S. bombed nuclear targets in Iran, Homeland Security said in a new terrorism advisory alert...
Crazed stalker allegedly stabs two good Samaritans walking NYC woman who thought she was being followed home
The suspect is believed to have stalked two women Saturday night.
Mayor Adams expected to hold re-election campaign kickoff event Thursday: ‘Major announcement’
The announcement will be held on the steps of City Hall at noon and will include "hundreds" of supporters, sources said.