The spark that ignited this Mets’ winning streak
Three Sundays ago, the Mets got on a plane to head home from San Francisco having lost three of four to the Giants. What momentum came from the first two legs of that road trip — taking two of three at Miami before sweeping two at Minnesota — had been lost in the vestiges of … Continue reading "The spark that ignited this Mets’ winning streak"
Read MoreMolly Qerim walks off set after scorching Max Kellerman take
The NBA’s All-Decade teams have caused some fiery takes, and Molly Qerim just couldn’t take it anymore. During a segment on ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday, Qerim was featured with Max Kellerman and Ryan Clark discussing Kobe Bryant’s spot on the third team for the 2010s. Kellerman strongly disapproved of Bryant’s placement on the team, … Continue reading "Molly Qerim walks off set after scorching Max Kellerman take"
Read MoreNew-look Jets relishing first test vs. actual opponent
The Jets have been spending months learning the new offensive and defensive schemes of Adam Gase and Gregg Williams. They’ve studied the terminology, their assignments and the fundamentals needed for proper execution. They’ve had nearly two weeks of training camp. They’ve run, they’ve lifted and they’ve sat through countless chalkboard sessions and endured daily walk-throughs. … Continue reading "New-look Jets relishing first test vs. actual opponent"
Read MoreFeds bust Brooklyn man for allegedly shipping gun parts to Russia
A Brooklyn man who allegedly shipped parts of weapons to Russia was charged for the caper in an unsealed indictment in federal court on Tuesday, authorities said. Vladimir Kuznetsov, 58, of Coney Island, allegedly bought pieces of firearms online in the US and shipped them to buyers in Russia from 2017 until he was busted … Continue reading "Feds bust Brooklyn man for allegedly shipping gun parts to Russia"
Read MoreYankees’ latest win is overshadowed by injury red flag
BALTIMORE — In a season filled with intoxicating success, an injury to a big Yankees talent has sucked some of the sweetness out of victories but hasn’t eliminated ways to overcome the hurts. More of the same surfaced Tuesday evening when the Yankees beat the Orioles, 9-4, in front of an announced crowd of 17,201 … Continue reading "Yankees’ latest win is overshadowed by injury red flag"
Read MoreExplosion rocks Copenhagen tax office, injuring one
STOCKHOLM — A powerful explosion has occurred outside the Danish Tax Agency in the capital, Copenhagen, shattering windows, damaging the building and slightly injuring one person. Chief Police Inspector Jorgen Bergen Skov told a news conference on Wednesday that the explosion took place Tuesday evening in an area near the Nordhavn S-train station. Police believed … Continue reading "Explosion rocks Copenhagen tax office, injuring one"
Read MoreGawker stalker might get another chance to acquire website
Click:discount Chlorine tablets An underbidder for snarky website Gawker in last year’s bankruptcy auction is hoping he gets another shot at acquiring it now that Bryan Goldberg’s Bustle Digital Group has put it into mothballs. Kevin Lee, a co-founder of digital ad agency Didit, had submitted a so-called “stalking horse” bid of $1.3 million at … Continue reading "Gawker stalker might get another chance to acquire website"
Read MoreMets are ‘back in this thing’ and now the real fun begins
Mickey Callaway is right when he says the Mets are still “far from our goal,” which is qualifying for the postseason. But the journey is starting to get exciting. That’s something that hasn’t been said about the Mets in a while. But it can be said now. Yes, series against the Nationals and the Braves … Continue reading "Mets are ‘back in this thing’ and now the real fun begins"
Read MoreMick Jagger tests new heart valve with artery-clogging meal
Nobody ever accused Mick Jagger of playing it safe. So it was perfectly in character when the Rolling Stones frontman put his refurbished heart valve to the test. Jagger was en route to Met Life Stadium for a Thursday night Stones performance when he had a yen for an artery-clogging Garden State grease-feast of a … Continue reading "Mick Jagger tests new heart valve with artery-clogging meal"
Read MoreBehind AOC’s first staff purge
Less than a year on the job, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just had her first purge. AOC’s chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, and spokesman, Corbin Trent, announced their resignations Friday. They were two of the top leaders at Justice Democrats, the lefty outfit that recruited her to run in the first place, basically ran her … Continue reading "Behind AOC’s first staff purge"
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