Post Sports+: Premium Sports Content & Exclusive Analysis https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:26:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Making sense of the thin line between despair and hope for these Mets https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/making-sense-of-thin-line-between-despair-and-hope-for-mets/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:40:00 -0400 2024-08-26T11:26:50-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/making-sense-of-thin-line-between-despair-and-hope-for-mets/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33174154 0 newspress-collage-oiaqs9dz0-1724670771703 Jose Quintana #62 of the New York Mets pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres August 25, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run during the first inning when the New York Yankees played the Colorado Rockies Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State during the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Inside the formula Jordi Fernandez is employing to guide the Nets through their rebuild https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/sports/inside-jordi-fernandezs-formula-to-guide-nets-through-rebuild/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:20:00 -0400 2024-08-24T08:20:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/sports/inside-jordi-fernandezs-formula-to-guide-nets-through-rebuild/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33164909 0 fernandez-lead Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (C) drives past the Atlanta Hawks defense in the first half at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, USA, Saturday, March 02, 2024. Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) stops Detroit Pistons forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) from making a shot during the second half when the Brooklyn Nets played the Detroit Pistons Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of Team Canada gives his team instructions during the Men's Quarterfinal match between Team France and Team Canada on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 6, 2024 in Paris, France. Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) grabs a loose ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) gives chase during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Boston. What Keith Hernandez thinks about the Mets’ present and his future in the booth https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/what-keith-hernandez-thinks-about-mets-present-his-future/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:40:00 -0400 2024-08-23T08:40:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/what-keith-hernandez-thinks-about-mets-present-his-future/ Mike Puma https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33154084 0 Miami Marlins v New York Mets New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson #23 throws a pitch during the first inning. New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez hits a SAC fly allowing New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to score against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Citi Field in Queens, New York, USA. Friday June 28, 2024. Former New York Met Daniel Murphy looks on at batting practice before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals during Spring Training at Clover Park, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, FL. New York Mets relief pitcher Jose Butto throws a pitch during the 8th inning at Citi field in Queens, New York, USA, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty hits a single in the third inning at Citi Field in Queens, New York, USA, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Which Yankees playoff roster spots are up for grabs? https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/which-yankees-playoff-roster-spots-are-up-for-grabs/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:20:00 -0400 2024-08-25T14:28:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/which-yankees-playoff-roster-spots-are-up-for-grabs/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33153695 0 dj New York Yankees Jon Berti runs up the line after hitting a three run home run scoring Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Bronx, NY. New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws a pitch during the second inning when the New York Yankees played the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY. Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees pitches during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Bowman Field on August 18, 2024 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees works out on the field before a game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on July 23, 2024 in New York City. Alex Verdugo #24 of the New York Yankees reacts after he strikes out looking during the second inning. New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, center, makes his way to Lamade Stadium during a team visit to the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. The Yankees will be playing the Detroit Tigers in the Little League Classic at Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday Night Baseball. New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge #99, hitting a solo homer, his 2nd homer of the game in the 7th inning. The college draft is a pillar of American sports, but we’re about to see what it’s like without one https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/were-about-to-see-what-sports-is-like-without-a-draft/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:40:00 -0400 2024-08-25T14:32:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/were-about-to-see-what-sports-is-like-without-a-draft/ Howie Kussoy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33157749 0 2023 NWSL Draft NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielders Delanie Sheehan and Yazmeen Ryan celebrating a goal during a soccer match against Angel City FC Caleb Williams and Roger Goodell celebrating Williams' first overall pick in the NFL draft by the Chicago Bears Cooper Flagg #31 of the 2024 USA Basketball Men's Select Team being guarded by Jrue Holiday #12 during a practice session scrimmage in Las Vegas, Nevada Luis Severino #40 of the New York Mets pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, August 22, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton celebrating with center fielder Aaron Judge after hitting a 3-run homer in a game against Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium. Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty playing basketball against Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings at Barclays Center Prospectives line up when auditions to star as an extra in Happy Gilmore 2 were held at the Hyatt Regency, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Morristown, NJ. David Segelken age 57 from Hewitt, NJ spends his birthday in line when auditions to star as an extra in Happy Gilmore 2 were held at the Hyatt Regency, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Morristown, NJ. Jennifer and daughter Katie Judd age 12, from Chester, NJ stand in line when auditions to star as an extra in Happy Gilmore 2 were held at the Hyatt Regency, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Morristown, NJ. Maggie Sellers from Morristown stands in line when auditions to star as an extra in Happy Gilmore 2 were held at the Hyatt Regency, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Morristown, NJ. Jannik Sinner of Italy returning a ball during a practice session at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the 2024 US Open Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy embracing after their match on day 13 of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France. Watching every Daniel Jones snap from 2023 to see where it went wrong — and what it means for 2024 https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/sports/watching-every-daniel-jones-snap-from-2023-trends-giants-forecast/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2024-08-22T15:00:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/sports/watching-every-daniel-jones-snap-from-2023-trends-giants-forecast/ Bradley Locker https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33143530 0 dj-giant-clip New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) rolls out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. How these Mets remind us of a team on the cusp of a breakthrough https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/sports/how-2024-mets-remind-us-of-team-on-cusp-of-breakthrough/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:55:00 -0400 2024-08-22T07:55:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/sports/how-2024-mets-remind-us-of-team-on-cusp-of-breakthrough/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33147718 0 Orioles Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jose Reyes, left, congratulates David Wright after Wright scored in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, June 15, 2005 New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos celebrating as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a game at Citi Field. The back cover of the New York Post on Aug. 22, 2024 Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees follows through on his third inning two run double against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on August 10, 2024 in New York City. New York Yankees Jose Trevino looks to have tagged out Indians Jhonkensy Noel but after review scores on a fielders choice during the second inning when the New York Yankees played the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) makes a touchdown pass to New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) during the first half when the New York Giants played the New York Jets in preseason action Saturday, August 26, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. A game-by-game look at how I think the Jets season will play out https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/sports/game-by-game-look-at-how-i-think-2024-jets-season-will-play-out/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:40:00 -0400 2024-08-21T08:40:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/sports/game-by-game-look-at-how-i-think-2024-jets-season-will-play-out/ Brian Costello https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33135522 0 aaron-rodgers-8-new-york-87917384 San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks during the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before a preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints at State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 throws a pass during the second quarter. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford gets set to run a play against the Detroit Lions during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit. The Rams have come to a resolution with Stafford to avoid a potential holdout during training camp, which starts Wednesday, July 24 at Loyola Marymount University. Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) walks off of the field during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams on October 08, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA The issues the Giants still need to address before the start of the season https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/sports/the-issues-giants-need-to-address-before-2024-nfl-season/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:20:00 -0400 2024-08-21T08:20:09-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/sports/the-issues-giants-need-to-address-before-2024-nfl-season/ Paul Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33135535 0 FOOTBALL-NFL-NYG-DET/ New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) makes a catch during warm ups before a game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ. New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin #31, during practice at the New York Giants training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) when the New York Giants practiced as part of Giants Training Camp Friday, July 26, 2024 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ. New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) makes a catch during training camp at the Quest Diagnostics center, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass under pressure from Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. Who makes the cut in a combined lineup of the best Jets and Giants? https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/sports/combined-jets-and-giants-2024-lineup-who-makes-the-cut/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:50:19 -0400 2024-08-21T07:50:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/sports/combined-jets-and-giants-2024-lineup-who-makes-the-cut/ Jared Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33135945 0 newspress-collage-wo7rz5z1i-1724196624577 Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs during practice at training camp in Florham Park, NJ. Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) picks up a first down before being stopped by New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke #58, during practice at the New York Giants training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) reacts as he leaves the field after the Jets beat the Houston Texans 30-6 in East Rutherford, NJ. New York Giants GM Joe Schoen (left), and Head Coach Brian Daboll speaking to the media at the New York Giants training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The back cover of the New York Post on Aug. 21, 2024 New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham being tagged out at home plate during a game against the Cleveland Guardians New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo attempting a diving catch in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field, Queens, New York. Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty defending against Satou Sabally #0 of the Dallas Wings during a basketball game at Barclays Center Peter Giaccio and Chace Curro from Staten Island, N.Y., preparing to take the field for a baseball game at the Little League World Series Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring an opening goal during a Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge stadium, London Arsenal footballer Bukayo Saka clapping and acknowledging fans after being substituted during a Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium in 2024 Florida State head coach Mike Norvell clapping his hands as his players warm up for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. makes the play at shortstop. The Yankees face a real dilemma if they want to replace Clay Holmes as closer https://nypost.com/2024/08/20/sports/yankees-face-dilemma-if-they-replace-clay-holmes-as-closer/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:51:45 -0400 2024-08-20T07:51:46-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/20/sports/yankees-face-dilemma-if-they-replace-clay-holmes-as-closer/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33128517 0 070524Yankees055CW New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone warming up during batting practice before a game against Chicago White Sox New York Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle (41) pitches in the ninth inning when the New York Yankees played the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. Yankees pitcher Ian Hamilton (71) throwing a pitch during the 10th inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium The back cover of the New York Post on Aug. 20, 2024 Andre Agassi plays at a pickleball promotion event in Manhattan on Aug. 19, 2024 Andre Agassi holding up his U.S. Open Championship trophy after victory in 1994 Frances Tiafoe of the United States returning a shot during the men's singles final at the Cincinnati Open, against Jannik Sinner of Italy Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty blocks a shot by Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces in the second half of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Liberty defeated the Aces 79-67. Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) drives past New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35)in the first quarter of the Commissionerâs Cup Championship game at UBS Arena. Where Aaron Judge ranks on the list of all-time Yankees greats https://nypost.com/2024/08/20/sports/where-aaron-judge-ranks-on-the-list-of-all-time-yankees-greats/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-08-20T08:58:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/20/sports/where-aaron-judge-ranks-on-the-list-of-all-time-yankees-greats/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33123188 0 2166665858 A signed photo of New York Yankees baseball players, Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth, 1895-1948) and Lou Gehrig (1903-1941) in uniform circa 1925 in an undisclosed location. Reggie Jackson batting for the New York Yankees. Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees. Former Tampa Bay Rays catcher and now Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt looks out during introductions prior to a baseball game between the teams in his return to Tropicana Field, Friday, July 12, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt stands in the dugout at the beginning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Washington Luis Severino #40 of the New York Mets celebrates his complete game shut out against the Miami Marlins at the end of the 9th inning. The New York Mets defeat the Miami Marlins 4-0. The Mets’ topsy-turvy season was all leading up to this https://nypost.com/2024/08/19/sports/mets-topsy-turvy-2024-season-was-all-leading-up-to-this/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:50:17 -0400 2024-08-19T07:50:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/19/sports/mets-topsy-turvy-2024-season-was-all-leading-up-to-this/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33118916 0 lindor-mets-august Miami Marlins' Derek Hill scoring past New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán during a baseball game at Citi Field Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn celebrating after a home run during a game against the Boston Red Sox David Peralta of the San Diego Padres running off the field after victory, followed by Jackson Merrill and Bryce Johnson at Petco Park The back cover for early editions of the New York Post on Aug. 19, 2024. The back cover of the New York on Aug. 19, 2024 Aaron Judge #99 and other members of the New York Yankees signing autographs for crowd at The Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA on August 18, 2024 New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones attempting a pass during a football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) in red uniform heading to the locker room after winning an NCAA college football game against Ole Miss Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom warming up before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 26, 2023 How the stumbles of the next wave of Mets prospects complicates the offseason ahead https://nypost.com/2024/08/16/sports/inside-the-stumbles-of-the-next-wave-of-mets-prospects/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:40:00 -0400 2024-08-16T08:40:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/16/sports/inside-the-stumbles-of-the-next-wave-of-mets-prospects/ Mike Puma https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33098251 0 brett-baty-22-new-york-82891872 New York Mets' Harrison Bader celebrates after scoring off a single hit by J.D Martinez during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. New York Mets Luisangel Acuna takes batting practice before a game against the Washington Nationals during Spring Training at Cacti Park, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in West Palm Beach, FL. Mike Vasil #48 of the New York Mets pitches during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor connects on a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at Citi field in Queens, New York, USA, Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The pitcher’s view on what makes Aaron Judge ‘so deadly’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/16/sports/what-makes-yankees-aaron-judge-so-deadly-gerrit-cole/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:20:00 -0400 2024-08-16T08:20:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/16/sports/what-makes-yankees-aaron-judge-so-deadly-gerrit-cole/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33104114 0 judge-trot2 Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees along with Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in the dugout during the third inning. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) stands in the on-deck circle against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits his 72nd home run of the season in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 5, 2001 New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting his 300th career home run, the fastest player to do so in MLB history, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Chicago. Oswald Peraza #91, at bat during a simulated game during practice at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees Spring training complex in Tampa Florida. New York Yankees third baseman Oswald Peraza #91 hits a single during the 9th inning. The Washington Nationals defeat the New York Yankees 6-5. New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Chicago. The Giants and Jets are about to get a jarring quarterback reminder https://nypost.com/2024/08/16/sports/giants-jets-will-get-jarring-qb-reminder-in-nfl-preseason-week-2/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:40:05 -0400 2024-08-16T07:40:07-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/16/sports/giants-jets-will-get-jarring-qb-reminder-in-nfl-preseason-week-2/ Ryan Dunleavy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33101450 0 newspress-collage-35wj2pyeb-1723757488859 New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones holding a football during Giants Training Camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in 2024 Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during the first half of Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jets coach Robert Saleh talks with Jets quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (8) and Tyrod Taylor (2) during practice at training camp in Florham Park, NJ. The back cover of the New York Post on Aug. 16, 2024 New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge hits his 300th career home run, the fastest playing in MLB history to do so, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Chicago. In this June 28, 2008 file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard follows through on a two-run home run swing off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Vicente Padilla in the third inning of a Major League baseball game in Arlington, Texas. Catcher Eric Fryer #26 of the Minnesota Twins looks on as Nelson Cruz #23 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates hitting a solo home run in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 31, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives toward the basket as New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Boston. Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up to shoot against New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, right, drives against Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. The Mavericks won 104-92. Adam Pally as Danny and Stephen Curry sitting on a bench in Mr. Throwback, Episode 101 Don’t bristle at what Daniel Jones’ scruffy new look could mean for the Giants https://nypost.com/2024/08/15/sports/why-daniel-jones-new-look-might-mean-more-than-just-not-shaving/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:22:46 -0400 2024-08-15T09:22:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/15/sports/why-daniel-jones-new-look-might-mean-more-than-just-not-shaving/ Paul Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33095494 0 2165418526 New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes during training camp at the Quest Diagnostics center, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands to New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) before a game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ. New York Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager Joe Schoen and New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll started the day with a press conference when the New York Giants practiced as part of Giants Training Camp Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ. C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. USA's Marty Glickman (r) hands over to teammate Jesse Owens (l) Giants head coach Dan Reeves on the sidelines during Giants game against the Ravens at the Meadowlands An appreciation of Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck, who embodied what the Islanders wanted to be https://nypost.com/2024/08/15/sports/what-matt-martin-and-cal-clutterbuck-meant-to-the-islanders/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:40:00 -0400 2024-08-15T08:40:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/15/sports/what-matt-martin-and-cal-clutterbuck-meant-to-the-islanders/ Ethan Sears https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33087474 0 05/20/21 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum New York Rangers player Matt Rempe and New York Islanders player Matt Martin in a scuffle during a Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium New York Islanders right wing, Cal Clutterbuck in blue jersey and helmet, celebrating his second goal against the Winnipeg Jets at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Cal Clutterbuck and Casey Cizikas of the New York Islanders celebrating after scoring a goal in a hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Calle Odelius (58) with other New York Islanders players at training camp on an ice rink, September 14, 2023, at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, NY. New Jersey Devils assistant coaches Mike Foligno, Tommy Albelin, and Chris Terreri observing warmups before a game against the Washington Capitals How the Knicks compare with the East’s elite https://nypost.com/2024/08/15/sports/how-the-knicks-compare-with-the-easts-elite/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:20:09 -0400 2024-08-15T08:20:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/15/sports/how-the-knicks-compare-with-the-easts-elite/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33095160 0 DSC_8209.JPG Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7), forward Jayson Tatum (0), guard Derrick White (9) and forward Sam Hauser (30) walk to the bench during a timeout against the Miami Heat in the second quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers chase after the loose ball during the first half at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks slams the ball during the third quarter. The New York Knicks In-Season Tournament court is in place for their game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in New York, NY. 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