This was, somehow, more than 20 years ago, and Lou Lamoriello had just done one of the most difficult things he’s ever had to do as a general manager. The Devils were scuffling, badly. They had developed a troubling reputation for being a team that could win an awful lot of regular-season games and then, … Read more
The Jets are scheduled to open the season in Buffalo in three weeks. The question now is whether they will have the speedy receiver they drafted in the second round on the field that day. Denzel Mims remains sidelined with a hamstring injury that has cost him the first week of training camp practices and … Read more
For the Mets it’s just spit and wait. After three straight days of COVID-19 testing — that involved spitting into a tube — the Mets continued to await notification from MLB on Saturday on the possible resumption of their season. The increased testing has occurred in the aftermath of a Mets position player and coach … Read more
The karaoke room has been a bust, but the other added touches at the hotel have been warmly received. Teen tennis sensation Coco Gauff, 16, thought she’d be bored in the bubble as she plays the U.S. Open tune-up, the Western & Southern Open, leading into the U.S. Open, which commences Aug. 31. As part … Read more
When the Yankees’ season resumes, most likely in Atlanta on Tuesday, Aaron Boone will write Aaron Judge into a lineup card for the first time in two weeks. “He looks good. He looks ready to go,’’ Boone said of Judge, who participated in a team workout Saturday at Yankee Stadium. “When we return, Aaron will … Read more
The touchdown-vulture is the filthiest creature in the fantasy football kingdom. How many times have you watched your star running back handle all the heavy lifting during a drive only to see him standing on the sidelines as some other big, bulbous back punches it into the end zone from 1 yard out? With the … Read more
Devin Booker did a much better job of lighting up opponents in the NBA’s bubble than he has shutting down dating rumors with Kendall Jenner. The two were spotted Friday night at the Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, photos show. It was just the latest meet-up between the Suns star and the supermodel, despite … Read more
Plans and pandemics do not mix. Ryan Connelly learned this lesson in late March, when his rehabilitation regime was halted. His preference was to get his right knee healed at the Giants’ team facility, working with the doctors and trainers he grew to know and trust. Here is another thing: Preferences and pandemics do not … Read more
Veteran special teams ace Nate Ebner, who joined the Giants this season after eight years with the Patriots and is a former U.S. national rugby player, kicks around some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Describe the difference in personalities between Bill Belichick and Joe Judge? A: (Laugh) I need to be careful answering … Read more
Jimmie Johnson, Erik Jones and Tyler Reddick are among the NASCAR drivers in need of a win at Dover on Saturday to alleviate the stress of being on the wrong side of the playoff bubble with three races to go. The Drydene 311 is a golden opportunity for Johnson in particular. He has been prolific … Read more