Howie Kussoy
About the Columnist
Howie Kussoy is an award-winning sports features reporter, who has been with the New York Post since 2006. In addition to covering everything from Final Fours to the Stanley Cup Final to the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight, he writes college football's "Pigskin Profit" and college basketball's "Howie Hoops" betting columns. Howie is a Long Island native, who graduated from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.
The Archive
The uncut surprises of Sean Manaea, the Samoan Hoosier who sings on the mound, named his glove ‘She-Hulk’ and has become the Mets’ steadiest pitcher
May 20, 2024 | 3:00pmThere was no evidence to suggest Manaea could be a future first-round draft pick or longtime pro, "but I was like, ‘I want this. And I got this.’”
Why the Knicks can't let dreams of a Celtics duel distract them from their unfinished business with the Pacers
May 17, 2024 | 7:40amThe Knicks' first trip in 24 years to the NBA’s final four is for the taking Friday night in Game 6 in Indianapolis.
The Knicks’ true status shouldn’t be lost in that ugly final score
May 13, 2024 | 7:40amBlowouts are known to exaggerate. Momentum is often an illusion. There is no greater example than Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS (Yankees 19, Red Sox 8).
The risk and reward of OG Anunoby has the Knicks facing this fragile playoff moment — and a big offseason bet
May 10, 2024 | 7:40amSomehow, the Knicks are simultaneously in the midst of their most special season in a quarter-century while being held together by Silly Putty.
The Knicks' triumph over the 76ers was epic — the Pacers series should look much different
May 3, 2024 | 7:45amOne of the best first-round playoff series in NBA history ended with an historic performance.
A Panda arrives in Staten Island
April 29, 2024 | 4:00pmAfter spending parts of 14 seasons in the majors, Pablo Sandoval has come to terms with the end of his major league playing career, so why is he back on...
Unpacking the ups and downs of a uniquely chaotic night in New York sports
April 26, 2024 | 7:40amIt was a rare occasion when representatives of New York’s four major sports were forced to share the spotlight.
This is the New York-Philadelphia basketball moment we've been waiting for
April 19, 2024 | 7:45amThe Knicks and 76ers will face off in the postseason, with the potential to produce the most memorable matchup ever between the teams.
Why the Knicks may be in the best position to thwart the Celtics in the East
April 11, 2024 | 7:40amThe matchup in Boston is the first time the teams will be facing off with Anunoby in the lineup.
Howie Hoops' ATS bet for UConn-Purdue national title game
April 8, 2024 | 8:54amHowie Hoops makes his ATS bet for the national title game.
South Carolina completes emotional 'revenge tour' with March Madness title
April 8, 2024 | 1:05amLast year, Caitlin Clark became a household name after ruining South Carolina’s unbeaten season. This year, she couldn’t mess with perfection.
South Carolina beats Iowa, Caitlin Clark to win national championship, complete undefeated season
April 7, 2024 | 5:11pmSouth Carolina has finished off a perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s year in heartbreak.
Iowa-South Carolina matchups, plus prediction for March Madness title game
April 7, 2024 | 10:30amThe Post’s Howie Kussoy breaks down the matchups for Sunday’s women’s NCAA Tournament championship game between No. 1 seeds Iowa and South Carolina.
Caitlin Clark must beat juggernaut to gain March Madness glory
April 7, 2024 | 8:00amCaitlin Clark’s senior season has been filled with questions: How many points would she score today? How far did that shot come from? Did you see that?
ATS bets for Saturday's March Madness Final Four
April 6, 2024 | 11:00amThe Post's Howie Kussoy says to take underdog NC State and favorite UConn in Saturday's men's Final Four games.
Caitlin Clark, Iowa beat UConn in March Madness Final Four thriller
April 5, 2024 | 11:41pmCaitlin Clark has given us what we didn’t know was possible.
South Carolina on verge of perfect season after crushing NC State in women's Final Four
April 5, 2024 | 9:14pmSouth Carolina is 40 minutes from redemption — and perfection.
Geno Auriemma 'relishing' his adjustment after UConn's era of March Madness dominance
April 5, 2024 | 6:11pmGeno Auriemma entered Friday’s national semifinal game against Iowa with a .883 career win percentage, the best of any college basketball coach in history.
Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers in for a battle of March Madness' biggest stars
April 4, 2024 | 8:47pmNow comes a dream matchup years in the making, of Midwestern AAU foes, Team USA teammates and All-American icons, whose legacies and supremacy will be shaped by 40 minutes.
Angel Reese doesn't hide her emotions as LSU season ends with future uncertain: 'I’m still a human'
April 2, 2024 | 2:22amIn the postgame press conference, Angel Reese was brought to tears, unloading the weight of a year filled with magic and malice.