Liberty clinch playoff berth for sixth consecutive season after Fire loss

Despite their shaky regular season, which has featured highs such as an eight-game winning streak and lows like a stretch of eight losses in 10 games, the Liberty are officially back in the playoffs. They clinched Sunday night — alongside the Mystics — when the Fire lost to Washington 105-100. That ensured the Liberty returned to the postseason tournament for a sixth consecutive season, though their seeding will still be determined over the final six games. They ended Sunday night as the No. 6 seed at 23-15, with the Fever occupying the No. 5 seed at 25-14 and the Dream…

Seahawks rookie carted off field with broken ankle in brutal injury blow

Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark had to be carted off the field with a broken ankle during Seattle’s preseason game with the Titans on Sunday night.  Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury following the game and estimated that Clark would be out “multiple months.”  Clark was the Seahawks second-round…

Randi Weingarten pushes Target boycott over ICE and sparks fresh fury

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten promoted a nationwide back-to-school boycott of retail giant Target over the weekend because the company had not condemned ICE operations in Minnesota — the location of its headquarters — prompting criticism from education advocates and a call for federal scrutiny. “We gave Target…

Dodgers Post podcast: Roki Sasaki is running out of excuses

What to make of Roki Sasaki’s latest implosion? That’s what California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris discuss on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast. Concerns continue to grow after Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki was obliterated by the Padres — MLB’s worst offense — on Thursday…

Yankees vs. Twins prediction: MLB Friday picks, odds

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Yankees open a weekend series against the Twins on Friday night in The Bronx, and they will do so with one of their…

Trump, Netanyahu speak on phone, agree to meet soon

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone Friday and agreed to meet in the US “in the near future,” according to the latter’s office. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis ​“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just…

Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy

The Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, a source confirmed to the California Post. The Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and picks. Jaden Hardy and two Wizards’ second-round picks (2031 and 2032) are coming to Los Angeles. This story is still developing.

8 common sunscreen mistakes upping your risk of deadly melanoma

Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles…

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