Yankees can’t erase early deficit, complete sweep in loss to Mariners
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Yankees can’t erase early deficit, complete sweep in loss to Mariners

SEATTLE — Less than three hours before first pitch Thursday, a large group of Yankees arrived in the visiting clubhouse that still had a stench of cheap champagne and beer from the night before.  The Yankees had secured the American League’s first playoff berth on Wednesday night, but still had…

Jets ready for electric MetLife after Aaron Rodgers’ first home opener took horrible turn
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Jets ready for electric MetLife after Aaron Rodgers’ first home opener took horrible turn

The image of Aaron Rodgers running out of the tunnel carrying an American flag has served as a reminder of what could have been for the Jets in 2023. On Thursday night, Rodgers runs out of that tunnel again, and it is a symbol of what might be in 2024….

Nestor Cortes pitches gem as he makes case for Yankees playoff rotation spot
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Nestor Cortes pitches gem as he makes case for Yankees playoff rotation spot

SEATTLE — On a night when the Yankees punched their ticket to the postseason, Nestor Cortes continued to make his case to be a part of their playoff rotation. The left-hander delivered six shutout innings against the Mariners on the way to a 2-1, 10-inning win on Wednesday night at…

Philadelphia man made bomb, mass shooting threats in fantasy football feud
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Philadelphia man made bomb, mass shooting threats in fantasy football feud

A 25-year-old Philadelphia man took a fantasy football feud a step too far, pleading guilty to federal felony charges in the end.  Matthew Gabriel was responsible for sending two fake tips to authorities in Norway and Iowa after claiming that another member of his fantasy league was planning to commit…

ESPN ‘likely’ to target Chris Haynes, Shams Charania to replace Woj
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ESPN ‘likely’ to target Chris Haynes, Shams Charania to replace Woj

Adrian Wojnarowski is out. And now the focus turns to his replacement. ESPN is “likely” to talk to fellow NBA insiders Shams Charania and Chris Haynes about a potential role, sources told Front Office Sports, following Wojnarowski’s stunning decision Wednesday to retire from ESPN and the news industry to become…