Devin Williams likely to be fast-tracked back to Mets bullpen after injury

In a lost season, Devin Williams is trying to establish health, if nothing else, and is nearing a return. The Mets closer, who has been out since Aug. 7 with a shoulder strain, threw his third session off a mound at Citi Field on Monday and is expected to face hitters for the first time Thursday. If that goes well, he likely would be fast-tracked to the major league pen without a rehab assignment for a season that has less than two weeks remaining. “He looked good on the mound today,” said interim manager Andy Green, who watched most of…

The pieces around Jaxson Dart that are helping Giants avoid past mistakes

When John Mara handed a game ball to John Harbaugh after the Giants’ opening-night win over the Cowboys, I couldn’t help but think back to what Mara was feeling following the 2021 season about the coaching carousel and dysfunction that had enveloped Daniel Jones:  “We’ve done everything possible to screw…

Struggling California-founded restaurant chain’s massive comeback play revealed

They’re not going down without a bite. California-founded Denny’s is known as “America’s Diner” — but the iconic, breakfast-all-day chain known for it’s Grand Slam combo hasn’t exactly been knocking it out of the park in recent years, with more than 150 underperforming locations benched in recent months. But since their…

Jaxson Dart’s sterling Giants performance was defined by what he didn’t do

The test was taken and aced with such metronome-type efficiency that in this case, calling Jaxson Dart and the offense he commanded “methodical” could certainly be construed as a compliment.  Heck, going about your business in an orderly, logical, careful, organized manner and getting the desired results seems like a…

Gavin Newsom drops bombshell decision on White House bid if Kamala runs

Gov. Gavin Newsom has revealed one factor that could tank his expected presidential bid: fellow Democrat Kamala Harris. Newsom was asked in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper about his expected White House run, and he didn’t hold back on how the former vice president, his former colleague and rumored…

Top LA restaurant known for celeb sightings closes after 28-year run

The sun is setting on yet another famed eatery in West Hollywood. Sunset Strip staple Sushiya will close their doors on September 29 after nearly 30 years in business, the restaurant announced today. The shock shuttering adds yet another unwelcome name to the list of established eateries closed amid LA’s ongoing…

Exclusive | Sergio Hudson is fashion’s snatched-waist specialist

Dangerous curves ahead! Sergio Hudson’s sultry spring collection, unveiled at the Rainbow Room, showcased the models’ hourglass silhouettes. Fitted to a whisper, his evening gowns, sharp suits and plunge-neck jumpsuits outlined every contour. Paired with vertiginous heels, slender belts and sleek hair, the look was polished and powerful, just like…

‘Big Short’ trader Michael Burry slams OpenAI, Anthropic for ‘self-serving’ calls to slow AI – joining backlash

Famed investor Michael Burry slammed leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic and other tech giants for orchestrating a “self-serving” call to slow the pace of AI development – joining tech bigwigs, President Trump and even the Chinese government in panning so-called AI fear-mongering.   Burry – the short-seller lionized in Hollywood blockbuster “The…

Rams share Nate Landman injury update before ‘MNF’ vs. Giants

The Rams received encouraging news about Nate Landman on Monday, but the scare exposed how quickly their thinnest defensive position could become a serious problem. Landman injured his shoulder and thumb late in Los Angeles’ 27-7 season-opening loss to the 49ers. Sean McVay expects his defensive captain to play against…

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