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Thousands of New York City police officers have called in sick as hundreds on the force test positive for coronavirus in the city that has quickly become the main U.S. hotspot for the pandemic. About 3,200 cops, 9 percent of the department, called out sick on Wednesday, three times as many as usual, Police Commissioner …
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For the first time, someone enjoyed their visit to Revis Island. New Giants defensive back Dravon Askew-Henry, a distant cousin of Darrelle Revis who most recently played with the XFL’s New York Guardians, is confident he’s prepared for the jump to NFL play after spending four months living in Florida with the legendary Jets cornerback, …
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There are only so many Opening Days. Only so many first ones, like Luis Rojas was going to experience at Citi Field on Thursday. Only so many when you think you have a stacked team, like Aaron Boone believed he possessed. In separate conversations with The Post, both men said they still think there is …
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Gerber Group has set up a weekly food pantry in New York City in response to having to close all of its bars and restaurants in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The restaurant group, which includes hotspots Mr. Purple, Irvington and The Sunken Lounge at the new TWA Hotel, created the initiative after having to …
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And then there were five. Among the storylines that had developed before the COVID-19 outbreak suspended spring training was the Mets’ six starters for five rotation spots. Noah Syndergaard’s torn ulnar collateral ligament, which will keep him sidelined into 2021, has ended that rotation battle. Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Steven Matz, Rick Porcello and Michael …
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Naturally we all want baseball, and normalcy of all kinds, to return as soon as possible as long as it doesn’t further compromise our parents’ and grandparents’ collective health. If you’re a Mets fan with an agenda, though? Suddenly, a severely reduced schedule doesn’t sound so awful. This club’s pitching depth, already suspect out of …
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Elective or non-elective? As New York City imposes a ban on non-essential surgery, Noah Syndergaard will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow at the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla. But with Florida also limiting surgery to essential procedures during the COVID-19 …
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The Jets lost their top wide receiver Tuesday, but wasted no time finding his replacement. Top free agent Robby Anderson departed Tuesday afternoon — agreeing to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers that will pay him $12 million in the first year, according to a source. The spot did not remain open long, …
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There are not many firsts for a franchise that has been in business for 95 years, but this is a first for the Giants: They added a player Tuesday from the New York Guardians of the XFL, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract with defensive back Dravon Askew-Henry, The Post confirmed. Askew-Henry, 24, is …
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At the NBA combine before the 2018 draft, Kentucky coach John Calipari warned reporters whichever team took small forward Kevin Knox would need to wait two seasons before reaping the benefits. Calipari said Knox was younger than even his age. Turns out Calipari was right and is imploring the Knicks not to trade the now-20-year-old. …