Tanner Engstrand believes Jets offense has ‘good foundation’ in place despite brutal season

The Jets enter the final weekend of the NFL regular season ranked 28th in both yards and points per game on offense.  It’s been that kind of year. First-year offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand was asked to assess his first season on the job.  “It had some really good ups and some downs,” Engstrand said. “There’s been some really good things and there’s been some things we know we can learn upon. And so, for me, personally, there’s definitely things that I look back on and I’ve reflected on over the last several weeks that maybe I would adjust and do…

Noah Laba, Conor Sheary out with injuries in latest Rangers crushers

MIAMI — Just as one injury concern goes away, two more pop up.  Noah Laba is week to week with an upper-body injury he suffered on a hit from Capitals agitator Tom Wilson in the second period Wednesday afternoon in Washington, the team announced Thursday.  It’s just the latest injury…

Troy Aikman to help Dolphins in general manager search

A Pro Football Hall of Famer is helping the Dolphins hire their next general manager.  ESPN analyst and former Cowboys great Troy Aikman is consulting on Miami’s general manager search, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday. Aikman is not being considered as a candidate for the position, which has…

Once a wardrobe staple, this item now makes you look old

Note the time. Note the date. They passed unmourned, but beloved by many. Have you heard? Leggings are dead. Sales overall are dropping and the spiritual mecca of the legging Lululemon laid off 150 people in June for a variety of reasons. First-hand reports from the pants-y trenches in London…

Bo Horvat suffers apparent injury in Islanders worry

Barely 24 hours after Bo Horvat was named to Team Canada’s Olympic squad, an achievement for which he’s spent the year working, Horvat went up the tunnel with an apparent injury to his left side during the Islanders’ game against Utah. Horvat got tangled up with a Utah player at the…

Trump pushes back tariff hike on furniture, kitchen cabinets by a year

President Donald Trump put the brakes on looming tariff hikes for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities, backing off steeper levies just hours before they were set to hit as voter frustration over high prices continues to simmer. The White House published a fact sheet late Wednesday detailing a presidential…

Jets have one more chance to change its cruel Aaron Glenn irony

This became a thing quite awhile ago. Now it’s time for the Jets to put an end to it. Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. SIGN UP NOW Intercept a pass on…

Arch Manning dazzles in Texas’ Citrus Bowl win over Michigan

ORLANDO, Fla. — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian wasn’t sure what to expect in the Citrus Bowl without nine starters, either because of injury or the transfer portal. So he was elated to see Christian Carter and Kaliq Lockett deliver big plays Wednesday in a 41-27 victory over No. 18 Michigan.…

Jan. 6 panel’s ‘star witness’ Cassidy Hutchinson provided ‘secondhand hearsay’ on Capitol riot: Jack Smith

WASHINGTON — The House Select January 6th Committee’s “star” Cassidy Hutchinson provided “second hearsay” about the 2021 Capitol riot and wasn’t considered as a witness in the election interference case brought against President Trump, according to former special counsel Jack Smith. Smith told the House Judiciary Committee in a closed-door…

Anthony Joshua released from hospital after Nigeria car crash

ABUJA, Nigeria — British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday which killed two of his close associates and team members. Joshua had…

Bryce Hopkins dominates on both ends in St. John’s win

WASHINGTON — Bryce Hopkins has had better offensive games, even in his brief time in a St. John’s uniform. But he hasn’t impacted a game at both ends of the floor yet like he did on New Year’s Eve. The Providence transfer was all over the court in the Johnnies’…

Zuby Ejiofor powers St. John’s to road win over rival Georgetown

WASHINGTON — Zuby Ejiofor called on his teammates to pick up their game, but he did more than just speak up. The tri-captain led with his actions as well. Ejiofor kept St. John’s afloat early when it couldn’t muster many stops, and was dominant throughout in an encouraging 95-83 victory…

Miami stuns defending champ Ohio State to advance to CFP semis

ARLINGTON, Texas — Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck had a TD pass and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 on Wednesday night at the Cotton Bowl in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal. The Hurricanes (12-2, CFP No. 10 seed)…

Knicks blow late double-digit lead to Spurs to end 2025 on sour note

SAN ANTONIO — The Knicks brought in the New Year with an anomaly: a crunch-time failure. With Victor Wembanyama out after appearing to hyperextend his knee, the Knicks still squandered a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and fell Wednesday night to the Spurs, 134-132. Jalen Brunson missed two of…

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