Christian Gonzalez gets record-setting 5 million Patriots contract at last minute after testy offseason

The Patriots paid Christian Gonzalez the massive contract he was demanding from the team in the lead-up to the season, and not a minute too soon. Gonzalez is now the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, signing a four-year, $135 million contract with New England, which includes $102 million in guaranteed money, according to multiple reports. The total figure and guaranteed value are both industry records for a cornerback, per NFL Network. This extension seemed far from a sure thing, as the Patriots only got the deal done in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, the day before the their regular-season…

Coco Gauff, yet to lose a set, riding high into US Open quarterfinals

The last time Coco Gauff made it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, the young American won the whole dang thing. Gauff still has yet to drop a set as she secured her place among the final eight women’s singles players in Flushing on Monday night after bouncing compatriot…

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect ​just after midnight on Tuesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney increased economic pressure on his country’s ‌biggest trading partner after negotiations collapsed last month, intensifying an 18-month-old trade war. The counter-tariffs cover $20 billion of US goods, with duties ranging from 15% to 50% across…

Vornado’s Steve Roth takes ‘victory lap’ for PENN 1 and PENN 2

Vornado scored a 38,000-square-foot expansion at PENN 1 by payroll and HR management platform Gusto, which brought the redesigned tower to over 90% leased. The asking rent was $135 per square foot, sources said. But while Gusto’s move is relatively modest, it’s revealing to hear Vornado chairman Steve Roth’s comments…

Charles Cohen’s Park Avenue South tower signs deals

As Charles S. Cohen rebounds from debt issues, leasing proceeds apace at his company’s 475 Park Ave. South. The 400,000-square-foot building just completed five deals totalling 46,000 square feet. In the largest, International Workplace Group (IWG), parent of Regus (RGN), signed for 22,000 square feet on the 26th and 27th…

Former NBA player throws Monta Ellis under the bus for ridiculous Steph Curry claim

Jeff Teague had the same reaction that probably every person on the planet had upon hearing Monta Ellis’ claim. Ellis, the former high-scoring Golden State Warriors guard, controversially declared on Sunday that the Warriors would’ve had the same success had he replaced Steph Curry. Teague, Ellis’ teammate with the Indiana Pacers in…

Darnell Mooney has chance to reset with Giants amid roster battle

Last summer, Darnell Mooney felt like he was on top of the world. He said he felt it was time to take over after a 2024 campaign with 992 receiving yards.  But on the first play of Falcons training camp, Mooney broke his collarbone. Then, after recovering and making his…

Steve Hilton unveils bold economic plan to stop spread of socialism in California

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton announced a sweeping new economic plan Monday that would controversially suspend some of California’s most stringent regulations for a decade to kickstart a building boom across the state. “For 10 years, California will have one overriding priority: build again,” Hilton said in a speech prepared…

Liberty turned season around after rock-bottom loss to Fever

INDIANAPOLIS — About 3 ½ weeks ago, the Liberty got rocked by the Indiana Fever, who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back.  That 20-point loss was another disappointment amid a frustrating 2-8 stretch of the season.  The Fever defense stifled the Liberty as Caitlin Clark and Co.…

Gavin Newsom roasted for Michigan jaunt after blank workday calendars exposed

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s breezy work calendars have ignited fresh criticism as he remained out of state Monday while barnstorming for Michigan Democrats — and perhaps himself. Earlier in the day, the California Post revealed the governor’s secretive calendars listed “no official business” for nearly four weeks in the first several…

Bills execs push back on negative narratives around new .2 billion stadium

Bills executives pushed back on the negative narratives surrounding the new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium after fans voiced their complaints on social media about everything from obstructed-view seats to the size of the scoreboard at the new Western New York venue.  While headlines painted a rather disappointing picture about the…

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