Sen. Chris Van Hollen ‘not looking’ to challenge Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader, ‘kicking the tires’ on 2028 presidential bid

Sen. Chris Van Hollen confirmed Thursday that he has no plans to challenge his colleague Chuck Schumer for the post of Senate Democratic leader after the party regained the majority in this week’s midterms — because he has his sights set on higher office. “I’ve made clear that I’m not looking to be the next Democratic leader,” Van Hollen (D-Md.) told Fox 5 DC in an interview. “I’ve been kicking the tires on a 2028 presidential election.” Van Hollen has been floated repeatedly as an alternative to Schumer (D-NY) by Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.), who reiterated his support for the…

How the proposed MLB salary cap would put the squeeze on the Mets roster

Since buying the Mets six years ago, Steve Cohen has emphasized the importance of building an infrastructure that will sustain the franchise. Part of his thinking undoubtedly was his hope to avoid massive payrolls with an eye toward the Mets’ profitability. But at least as equally pertinent, if not more…

Banged-up Seaford Vikings out for more after losing LI Championship last year

The Seaford Vikings are on another journey to Valhalla.  Nassau County’s defending football champions are gearing up for what will ideally be another title run — this time finishing the job in the Long Island Championship, where the Norsemen heartbreakingly fell 20-19 to Bayport-Blue Point on a record-setting 47-yard walk-off…

Son of incoming Lakers owner Bob Iger revealed as G League broadcaster

The Coachella Valley Lakers, the Lakers’ G League affiliate, announced on Thursday that Will Iger, the son of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, will be the team’s play-by-play announcer for the 2026-27 season.  He’ll join A.C. Green, who’ll be the game analyst, as the Coachella Valley Lakers’ broadcast team.  The…

Lions signing linebacker in Jack Campbell injury fallout

The Lions are making a move at linebacker. The team is expected to sign Owen Pappoe to their practice squad pending a physical, per CBS Sports, after star linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a scary neck injury on Sunday. Pappoe, 26, was selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of…

Scott Weiner takes early lead over Connie Chan to replace Nancy Pelosi

The successor of Democratic icon and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi looks increasingly likely to be state Sen. Scott Wiener and not her own endorsed pick, according to preliminary election results Wednesday morning. With a little more than half of the ballots in the 11th Congressional District counted, Wiener had…

Warriors cut off Kristaps Porzingis’ pay as  million saga gets uglier

Kristaps Porziņģis might never play another NBA game. The Golden State Warriors also might not pay a cent of his $20 million contract. NBA insider Shams Charania made an X post on Tuesday that read, “The Warriors are not delivering payments to Kristaps Porzingis on his $20 million salary, ruling…

Giants Super Bowl odds: Big Blue reflects undervalued prices in futures markets

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. Every Giants season begins with cautious optimism, and it’s usually just about this time of year that those hopes evaporate. Coaching dysfunction, weaknesses in…

LA taxes look set to rise as votes tallied for Measure FD

Los Angeles voters were leaning toward approving a tax hike that would pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the city’s Fire Department, with a half-cent sales tax increase leading Tuesday night despite a bitter fight over affordability. Measure FD was ahead with 54% support and 46% opposition in the…

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