Shohei Ohtani nearly played Sunday — and the Dodgers won because he didn’t

At some point on Sunday night, Shohei Ohtani strapped on his elbow guard, slipped on his batting gloves and grabbed his bat. He was going to pinch-hit, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. If either of the first two hitters in the eighth inning had reached base, Ohtani would have replaced Alex Call. The game was the fourth in a row that Ohtani didn’t start because of problems with his knee, biceps and neck. But Alex Freeland popped out, Max Muncy flied out to left field, and Roberts elected to keep right-handed Call in the game to face Nationals lefty…

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing came after US District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections. The…

Newly acquired Lakers forward reveals shocking team chemistry

Sandro Mamukelashvili has yet to wear his Lakers uniform in an NBA game but is already making the most of his time with the team. Mamukelashvili appeared in an interview on the golf course with Deondre Hawkins of ESPN and spoke about the team’s recent trip to Luka Dončić’s home…

Trump posts map that renames New Mexico ‘New America’

President Trump posted a map showing New Mexico rebranded as “New America” during a rapid-fire Truth Social storm on Sunday. The post, one of 34 made in less than an hour, showed a map of the southwestern state with the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America.” The rebrand…

Here’s how to watch Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame for free: Time, livestream

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. Wisconsin and Notre Dame are meeting on a big stage in Week 1. Tonight, the Midwest powerhouses go head-to-head at the Packers’ home Lambeau Field…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino set to stand for re-election in 2027

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino will press on with his reelection effort in 2027, a FIFA spokesperson told reporters Sunday, following protracted questions about his future stemming from the failure of his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “The FIFA president announced in April that he…

Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings

The US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states settled with Zillow ahead of trial on Monday, ending claims the online real estate platform illegally paid Rocket Companies’ Redfin $100 million to stop competing in apartment rental listings. The FTC and five states were ready to argue at trial scheduled to start Monday that the Zillow-Redfin…

Fox News shakes up ‘The Five’ with new full-time co-host

Fox News is moving Emily Compagno to a full-time seat on “The Five,” promoting the longtime network personality from “Outnumbered” to one of cable news’ most-watched programs. Compagno will officially join “The Five” on Sept. 8 alongside Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters, with Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica…

Former Rams receiver abruptly retires on his 33rd birthday

Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II officially closed the book on an 11-year NFL career Monday, announcing his retirement on his 33rd birthday. “To every love story, there comes a final chapter,” Robinson wrote on Instagram. “Football gave me more than I ever could’ve imagined.” For Rams…

Card skimming scam is stealing food benefits nationwide

You swipe your card at the checkout, grab your receipt and walk away. Nothing looks unusual. However, a device sitting right on top of that payment terminal may have copied your card information and PIN. U.S. Secret Service agents recently swept hundreds of retailers across Los Angeles looking for skimmers. What they…

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