Spencer Jones at center of outfield decisions Yankees face entering wild-card series

There are several Yankees roster questions whose answers will dictate the outfield alignment for the Game 1 lineup. Will Aaron Judge play? And if so, would he be mobile enough to play right field? How about Trent Grisham? Can Heliot Ramos be trusted in right field?  The only certainty, really, is Cody Bellinger’s presence in left field. But Spencer Jones has made a charge that gives him a strong argument to be 1) in center field and 2) in the middle of the lineup even against a strong lefty in Boston’s Payton Tolle.  Among the more impressive, and surprising, aspects…

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act to regulate transfers,  paying athletes

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed a sweeping bill regulating college sports Monday, bringing Congress closer than ever before to enacting national standards around where — and for how much — intercollegiate athletes play. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, approved in a 77-22 vote, grants the National Collegiate Athletic…

Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife Layla makes USC allegiance clear amid LSU chapter

The USC Trojans football team doesn’t face the LSU Tigers this season. If they did, the Kiffin family might have to make some tough choices. This is because LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s youngest daughter Presley is a freshman in college and currently plays volleyball for USC. Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife, Layla,…

Rams get mixed bag update on Jaylen Watson after scary shoulder injury

The Los Angeles Rams avoided the worst-case scenario with starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, but they are still going to be without him for an extended period of time.   Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed Monday that Watson suffered a dislocated right shoulder late in the first half of Sunday night’s…

Could Dodgers turn to top prospect to provide September roster jolt?

The Dodgers’ slumping offense could use all the help it can get right now. Which means, this year, picking the right September call-up will be much more than a late-season formality. When the Dodgers resume play Tuesday for the beginning of a nine-game homestand, their roster is set to include…

Messi is retiring from international play, but still has MLS games. Get tickets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Lionel Messi is saying goodbye. Well, sort of. The World Cup’s all-time leading scorer officially announced his retirement from international play via Instagram on Monday,…

Anna Wintour calls antisemite John Galliano ‘courageous,’ offers him ‘full support’ after he’s forced to pull out of Met Gala

Embattled Vogue icon Anna Wintour on Monday issued a fawning statement supporting convicted antisemite pal designer John Galliano — calling him “very courageous’’ after he finally caved to pressure and called off an upcoming Met Gala exhibit starring him. “John’s decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not…

Trump admin orders 270 trucking schools to shutter in crackdown on licensing of illiterate, illegal immigrant drivers

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shut down 270 commercial driver’s licensing (CDL) schools Monday for offenses including graduating illegal immigrant truck drivers who can’t speak English or offering subpar training facilities. “If you’re here illegally and you can’t speak the language and you’re not well-trained, you don’t deserve to…

WWE Hall of Famer’s son cut by Saints as he faces suspension

Brock Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, didn’t make the cut for the Saints roster. The team opted to waive the wide receiver on Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football reported. Rechsteiner is serving a six-game suspension to start the season. The reason behind the suspension remains…

12 tennis wardrobe essentials that serve chic at the US Open

Hot off both the Knicks’ epic championship win and hosting the World Cup, the summer of sports magic continues in New York City. With the US Open officially in full swing, the love affair with tennis fashion has reached a fever pitch – both on and off the court. Get…

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