October 8, 2010
Revis looks like he'll play
Will Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis play against the Vikings Monday? Revis said yesterday that, as long as he doesn’t suffer a setback with his injured left hamstring in today’s final...
Giants' Goff fined $12,500 for hit
Giants middle linebacker Jonathan Goff was whacked with $12,500 in fines by the NFL for his hit on Bears quarterback Todd Collins in last Sunday's 17-3 victory.The league ruled that...
Tiki's brother says booing bad for Giants fans
You would expect a brother to stick up for his identical twin and that’s exactly what Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber did today. Ronde on Sirius NFL Radio said he was...
Todd talks bacon at Wine & Food Fest
Celebrity chef, cookbook scribe and TV host Todd English appeared to be enjoying himself at last night's second annual Bacon and the Blues event hosted by Thrillist at Andaz. Not...
Alderson will talk to Mets about GM job
You can add Sandy Alderson to the list of potential GMs the Mets will meet with next week.Alderson, who had success with the A's 20 years ago, is working with...
Poll: Is Pettitte a Hall of Famer?
There is no doubt that Andy Pettitte’s No. 46 will one day sit retired alongside other Yankees legends in Monument Park.But is Pettitte good enough to make his way into...
Peace Nobel is well deserved
Ellen Bork reminds us that the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prive to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo is not onl well-deserved but seemed unlikely to happen at all given the...
Idol Image finishes second for purse only at Belmont
Idol Image finished second in today's first race at Belmont Park, but it didn't do exacta players any good. That's because the 3-year-old gelding, trained by Carlos Martin, ran for...
Box Office Oscar Watch: Will 'Secretariat' pull up lame?
It's a horse race at the box office this weekend, with two major new films and the second weekend of "The Social Network'' largely chasing the same demographic -- women...
Donatella ekes out win over Meatball Shop dudes
The competition was fierce at last night’s “Meatball Madness” event at La.venue. It was a hot event -- and not just because Giada De Laurentiis and Katie Lee were flitting...
'Chopped' champ to open Queens restaurant
We bumped into chef Jason Zukas (pictured with Food Network host and all-around nice guy Ted Allen) at last night’s “Meatball Madness” party at La.venue. Zukas was there to help...
Phillips out, Bradshaw back at Giants practice
With Kenny Phillips likely a game-time decision for the Giants, rookie Brian Jackson could see playing time at safety against the Texans one week after being elevated from the practice...
Texans' Johnson expected to play against Giants: report
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is expected to play against the Giants on Sunday, NFL.com reports.Johnson missed last week's game with an injured ankle.Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Johnson’s status...
King of crust Lahey loaves meatballs, plans expansion
We all knew that king of crust Jim Lahey of Co. and Sullivan Street Bakery is a dough master but who knew his talents extended to meatballs? At last night’s...
Nets' Murphy out with back injury
Nets power forward Troy Murphy will be out indefinitely after suffering a lower back injury.An MRI exam performed Friday confirmed a low back strain/inflammation. Murphy will not accompany the Nets...
EPL backs Liverpool buyout
The English Premier League has given the go-ahead for U.S. company New England Sports Ventures -- owners of the Boston Red Sox -- to complete the purchase of Liverpool. It...
Manchester United lost $132.67 million
Manchester United announced Friday a full-year operating profit of $158.7 million (£100 million), but an overall loss for the financial period up to June 2010 of $132.67 million (£83.64 million)....
This couldn't be good for Jerry Brown
About three weeks before an election, you do not want to be caught on tape calling your female opponent a 'whore'. If it turns out that an aide to Jerry...
Liverpool manager wants to buy players if sale to Red Sox owner goes through
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson wants to invest in players during the January transfer window if a proposed deal to buy the club is successful, Sky Sports reported Friday. The Premier League club...
Senior FIFA official appears to accuse US of dirty tricks in World Cup bid
The air of civility among World Cup bidding nations disintegrated Thursday as one senior FIFA figure appeared to accuse the United States of dirty tricks and another admitted that the...
Sanctions working to isolate Iran? Not according to Tzipi Livni
In an interview with former foreign minister and current opposition leader Tzipi Livni, the Israeli leader of the Kadima Party denies what President OBama and others have been claiming for...
3UP: Berkman, Pettitte, Girardi
With a plane to catch, a quick 3UP:1. Getting traded to a team two-thirds of the way through a season is a strange experience. Getting traded to a well-established defending...
Drama Mama: Men in powdered wigs
Fall makes Mama want to cuddle up with a warm cup of cider … and her favorite TV men: “Chuck” (Monday, 8 p.m., NBC) The gang is heading on vacation...
Democrats way up in latest Quinnipiac poll
ALBANY – The latest Quinnipiac University poll out this morning is sure to give whiplash to candidates on both sides of aisle.The statewide survey of likely voters showed Democrats across...
What happens if pot becomes legal in California?
The ballot initiaive Prop 19, which would legalize marijuana in California is ahead 11 points in recent polls, though it is only two points over the 50 percent threshold required...
Welfare EBT equals ATM for booze and gambling in Bay State
Welfare recipients in Massachusetts can use their Eletronic Benefits Transfer cards just like an ATM to pay for booze at bars and liquor stores or just withdraw cash to buy anything else,...
Strickland's passing a sad day for NYC basketball
The New York City basketball world lost a legend Wednesday night when John (The Franchise) Strickland died in his sleep at the age of 38.The sad news was spread all...
Fordham Prep-Holy Cross live blog recap
The Post’s weekly CHSFL live blog takes us to Coffey Field on the campus of Fordham University for a Week 5 meeting between undefeated Fordham Prep and Holy Cross Saturday...