• Red Sox’s Christian Vazquez takes ‘ring’ shot at Yankees after pitiful sweep

    Red Sox’s Christian Vazquez takes ‘ring’ shot at Yankees after pitiful sweep

    Just when the rivalry between the Yankees and Boston Red Sox seemed dead, Christian Vazquez fed the beast some trash talk. The first-place Yankees finished off a four-game sweep of the last-place Red Sox on Monday to extend their winning streak in the series to 10 games (seven this year) dating back to last season. …
  • Shannon Sharpe’s ominous Joe Judge warning: ‘This isn’t going to end well’

    Shannon Sharpe’s ominous Joe Judge warning: ‘This isn’t going to end well’

    The Joe Judge Era is just beginning, but one Hall of Famer is predicting an ugly ending. Judge’s first Giants padded practice included players and assistant coaches running laps as punishment for miscues that would lead to penalties in games. It’s a rare sight in the NFL, and Shannon Sharpe doesn’t think paid professionals are …
  • Luann de Lesseps: I’m not drinking during pandemic

    Luann de Lesseps: I’m not drinking during pandemic

    Luann de Lesseps joined Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan for Fortune Society’s makeover day for women released from jail. They filmed for “The Real Housewives of New York” at Angelo David Pisacreta’s NYC hair salon, Angelo David. They celebrated with Champagne — except de Lesseps, who said, “I haven’t been drinking during the …
  • Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is one-sided like it used to be

    Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is one-sided like it used to be

    This is the way it was — or at least the way it seemed — during the cozy 86 years that connected 1918 and 2004. For years, from New England, we would hear tortured tales of “The Rivalry,” about how the Red Sox could never quite get over the hump against their ancient rivals, the …
  • Mets need bullpen to save their season this time

    Mets need bullpen to save their season this time

    Many of them know the journey. Now all they must do is carve a radically different route. Think of it like opting for the alternate course on Google Maps. The meandering Mets thumped the surprising Marlins on Monday night at Marlins Park, 11-4, a much-needed reboot after the Phillies swept them out of Citizens Bank …
  • Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano homer Mets to big win over Marlins

    Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano homer Mets to big win over Marlins

    The official Home Run Derby at Marlins Park occurred three years ago before the All-Star Game, but the unofficial version, featuring two prominent Mets, was underway Monday night. Robinson Cano and Pete Alonso turned Miami’s empty Fish Tank (just like old times) into a launching pad, jump-starting a Mets lineup that spent the weekend searching …
  • Mekhi Becton shows off monstrous ability at Jets practice

    Mekhi Becton shows off monstrous ability at Jets practice

    He’s not only the new kid on the block, he’s the biggest kid on the block. Literally. Mekhi Becton is making his presence felt. Just ask any Jets defensive players who has been privy to the sight of the 6-foot-7, 363-pound tackle and first-round draft pick bearing down on them in practice the past few …
  • Joe Judge makes Giants coaches run laps in telling first practice

    Joe Judge makes Giants coaches run laps in telling first practice

    At one point during Monday’s training camp practice, a whole bunch of Giants players wearing blue jerseys were jogging around the perimeter of Field 3, going far out of their way to get to the next drill. This was not a leisurely stroll. This was a penalty lap, run by the entire backup offensive unit. …
  • Giancarlo Stanton shares Yankees’ fans pain: ‘I am disappointed in myself’

    Giancarlo Stanton shares Yankees’ fans pain: ‘I am disappointed in myself’

    Aroldis Chapman stepped off the COVID-19 injured list and joined the Yankees on Monday night when they looked to sweep a four-game series against the rancid Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Aaron Judge, out with a right calf problem, expects to bounce off the IL on Saturday, the first day he is eligible. That is …
  • Jets’ Vyncint Smith could miss two months in crushing WR blow

    Jets’ Vyncint Smith could miss two months in crushing WR blow

    The Jets wide receivers corps was dealt another blow on Monday. Vyncint Smith, who started four games for the Jets last season, learned he needs to undergo surgery on a core muscle injury and will miss the next five to eight weeks, according to a source. Smith practiced Friday, but was then shut down. The …