Mamdani says it’s time to ‘bring this chapter to a close’ after Graham Platner campaign collapse

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to comment on whether the collapse of former Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign reflects a broader problem within the progressive movement, instead saying in an interview published Thursday that it was time to “bring this chapter to a close.” During an interview with NY1’s Errol Lewis, the host noted that Platner’s downfall had sparked a national conversation about whether progressives had moved too quickly to embrace a candidate who was “simply unfit” for office. “There’s a national discussion that this has triggered about whether or not the push by some progressives to sort of…

Belgian goalkeeper felled by injury as backup blinks in tough loss to Spain

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Everyone expected the goalkeepers to decide Spain’s World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium. They did. Just not in the way anyone imagined. The marquee matchup for the World Cup quarterfinal showdown between Belgium and Spain featured two of the finest shot-stoppers of their generation. Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois arrived…

Despite knee injury, Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff home run in Dodgers’ loss

The final result paled in comparison to the night’s first swing. Shohei Ohtani’s ailing knee, it turns out, is still feeling plenty alright. Ohtani didn’t make his scheduled pitching start on Friday in the Dodgers’ 9-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting scratched from the mound before the game with…

US forces face close shave as Pete Hegseth steps up his war on beards

Things are getting hairy in the US military. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was stunned to find during a recent visit to a US Navy ship that American forces had been flouting a new Pentagon grooming policy, CNN reported Friday. Hegseth issued a memo this past September restricting most service…

Coke crushes rival Pepsi on Wall Street as pricey snacks sink stock

Coca-Cola is pounding Pepsi on Wall Street, riding a lean beverage strategy to near-record highs while its bloated rival chokes on a slumping snack business. Coke shares are nearly the highest ever since the Atlanta-based drinks giant entered the stock market over a century ago. Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s stock has tumbled…

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on an ‘unreal’ power show

Two heavyweights went toe-for-toe in a sideshow to the Yankees-Angels series this week before Mike Trout came out on top. Trout out-homered fellow three-time MVP Aaron Judge 5-4 in the four-game set that the teams split, homering in each game (two in one game), including a solo shot in the…

Tony Bradley believes Hawks need to hit Knicks ‘in the mouth first’

Tony Bradley hadn’t played much for the Pacers in the postseason at that point last year, and he wouldn’t play in the Eastern Conference finals until the second game, but he still watched as Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second heave stunned the Knicks by forcing overtime in Game 1. And Bradley saw…

This is Bronny James’ chance to prove that he belongs

This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James.  He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs.  Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder.  With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined, James should get some minutes in the…

Red Bulls, NYCFC set for major faceoff in US Open Cup

The stage is set for an extra edition of the Hudson River Derby in just a few weeks.  New York City FC and Red Bull New York will face one another in the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 29 at Sports Illustrated Stadium,…

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