Why Giants didn’t use the ‘J.J. McCarthy package’ after manipulating roster

The “J.J. McCarthy Package” existed but was never used. The Giants manipulated their special teams Sunday so they could have three quarterbacks — starter Jameis Winston, backup Jake Haener elevated from the practice squad and the newly acquired McCarthy — active on their 46-man game-day roster. By activating McCarthy instead of declaring him the emergency No. 3 quarterback, the Giants could have inserted him into the game at any point rather than only if their first two quarterbacks were out for the game. “We had enough guys playing special teams, and it just gave us an option in case we…

Dems expand effort to flip House seats held by GOP with six more targets

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are expanding their target list of GOP-held seats to flip, in a bid to project confidence less than a month out from the midterm elections. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added six seats to its “Red to Blue program,” growing its list to 46 and…

Max Muncy’s wife shares perfectly timed tribute against Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ mostly stagnant offense received a surge of life when Max Muncy hit a home run with two outs in ninth inning during Sunday’s NLDS game against the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, the solo shot wasn’t enough to bring Los Angeles back. Josue De Paula popped out one…

Allisha Gray injures fingers vs. Liberty as Dream await her playoff status

ATLANTA — Allisha Gray exited the first half twice during the Dream’s 92-82 win over the Liberty Sunday with a left hand injury. Her availability for the remainder of the semifinals wasn’t immediately known. Gray appeared to injure her pinky and ring fingers on her shooting hand on a deflection…

More than 500K Walgreens-branded eye drops recalled over sterility concerns

More than 500,000 Walgreens-branded eye-drop products are being recalled over sterility concerns as part of a broader recall involving nearly 750,000 eye-care products. Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC, based in Dupo, Illinois, initiated the recall on Aug. 20 because of a “lack of assurance of sterility,” according to a U.S. Food…

Dodgers best-laid plans go all wrong as Braves win Game 2 to even NLDS

From the start, the Atlanta Braves knew that they would be going with a bullpen game in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. The unexpected twist: The Dodgers essentially had to do the same thing, as well. After a rather straightforward victory in the opening game of this…

49ers get optimistic Kyle Juszczyk update after scary knee injury

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk suffered what appeared to be a scary knee injury during Sunday’s 24-14 win against the Denver Broncos. Juszczyk caught a pass by Brock Purdy and was tackled at his knees by Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron. Upon impact, Juszczyk’s right knee hyperextended backwards, which looked…

Trump administration weighs imposing 0K bonds on green card applicants

The State Department is considering requiring some green card applicants to hand over thousands of dollars in the Trump administration’s latest bid to ensure new arrivals to the US can support themselves. Some officials have floated making would-be legal permanent residents submit a $100,000 bond if applying at a US…

NYC’s business leaders are in denial about crime in the Big Apple

Crime in the Big Apple isn’t “down” no matter how many times you read those headlines – but the city’s business community can’t seem to let go of the fantasy, On The Money has learned. Leaders of our business class are touting declines of certain crimes as proof that the…

Exclusive | Kourtney Kardashian launches anti-aging candy supplement

The quest for younger-looking skin has never tasted so sweet. Kourtney Kardashian is giving the supplement aisle a candy-coated makeover with the launch of her new Lemme Skin Firming & Hydrating Gummy Rings, The Post can exclusively reveal, delivering beauty benefits in a tropical fruit-inspired treat.  To celebrate, the wellness…

Target recalls 200,000 children’s sandals over potential choking hazard: CPSC

Target is recalling more than 200,000 children’s sandals over the potential risk of “serious injury or death” from a choking hazard. About 211,000 Cat & Jack Toddler Girls’ Sequerah Sandals are affected by the recall, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. The choking hazard concern is due to…

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Thom Tillis reveals the condition Todd Blanche must meet to earn his vote for AG

WASHINGTON — Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis declared Thursday that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche must meet with the victims of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein in order to secure Tillis’ support. Tillis (R-NC), a key swing vote who could determine whether Blanche’s nomination clears the Senate Judiciary Committee, indicated that he was heading toward voting “yes” on…

The serious health risks posed by wildfire smoke

Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Here is what you need to know about the risks of wildfire smoke. WHAT IS CONTAINED IN WILDFIRE SMOKE?…

Bryce Harper gives stunning guess for LeBron James’ next team

Philadelphia is a potential destination for LeBron James this summer, and one of the city’s biggest stars just weighed in on the highly touted free-agent sweepstakes. The Phillies’ Bryce Harper was asked where he believes James will play next season during the team’s series opener against the Mets on Thursday.…

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