newyorkpost--2020-09-26--NYC mom of tot who died suddenly had no idea ‘my child had COVID’

A 3-year-old girl was found to have COVID-19 following her ...

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A heartbroken Brooklyn mom whose 3-year-old died suddenly of COVID-19 last week under puzzling circumstances had no idea her child had contracted the deadly virus, she told The Post.
“I’m not talking to anybody. I didn’t know my child had COVID!” Tyana Lloyd said Saturday.
Tiny Jaylynn Evans had been tested for coronavirus at the end of August, before returning to day care, and was negative, said great-grandfather Winston Ramsay.
Jaylynn had been playing with a pal in the Bronx when she fell unconscious, prompting the other child’s grandfather, Anthony Richardson, to bring her to the hospital.
But instead of calling 911 or taking her to a facility in the Bronx, Richardson, 59, took three hours to drive the girl to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Glen Oaks, Queens — and even stopped at a bodega along the way.
Richardson was initially arrested, but the Bronx District Attorney is holding off on pursuing charges.
“That’s a careless act, what he did,” Ramsay said of Richardson. “He is irresponsible. First thing you do, you call an ambulance. They could have saved Jaylynn. Why would he leave the Bronx and take the child over to Queens? That’s a long drive through traffic. And, he never called 911, never called Tyana to say the baby got sick or nothing.”
Jaylynn was unconscious upon her arrival at the hospital and was soon pronounced dead.
Richardson, a family acquaintance, had been captured on surveillance footage leaving the building with the stricken, seemingly unconscious girl in his arms at around 2 p.m. Thursday.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Proud Boys rally in Portland as city aims to prevent hostile confrontations

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Several hundred members of the Proud Boys and other right-wing groups gathered at a park in Portland, Oregon, Saturday to rally against ongoing protests in the city and the politicians who are allowing them to continue, and to show their support for President Trump.
The city was braced for violence between the rallygoers and far-left groups which have been protesting for months in the city. The Proud Boys have held multiple events in Portland, alongside other right-wing groups such as Patriot Prayer, that often end in violent clashes with left-wing groups.
Anticipating thousands at the rally after the Proud Boys put out a nationwide call for attendance, Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency but at mid-afternoon, the opposing groups had not come in contact.
Early on, the only conflicts that emerged were rally goers chasing a handful of individuals out of the park, including one man dressed in all black and wearing a black helmet with a sticker that said, “No justice, No peace.”
In livestreams from the event, some rally goers could be heard stating they were going downtown to confront Antifa, but organizers appeared to tamp down those claims.
Many at the rally were carrying guns, baseball bats or shields, and a number were dressed in fatigues. Militia members armed with different types of weapons were also posted throughout the park, according to the Oregonian.
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“Make America Great Again” hats, along with t-shirts and flags supporting President Donald Trump were common. A few “Don’t Tread on Me,” flags and an occasional confederate flag also waved. Some carried signs that said “Free Kyle Now,” or wore t-shirts with “Kyle Rittenhouse did nothing wrong!” on them, a reference to the 17-year-old charged in the shooting deaths of two Black Lives Matter protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Others passed out signs asking for information about the death of Aaron “Jay” Danielson, who was fatally shot by self-described Antifa member Michael Forest Reinoehl, when a caravan of Proud Boys & Patriot Prayer members drove into downtown Portland during a Black Lives Matter protest. Reinoehl, who claimed he acted in self defense, was killed by law enforcement officers a few days later as they tried to arrest him in Olympia, Washington.
A second event honoring historic Black residents of Portland drew several dozen people to another park about a mile away, but an organizer told the Oregonian they had no plans to interact with the Proud Boys. Another group of about 1,000 counter-demonstrators gathered in a third park about three miles away, but did not plan to march to the park where the Proud Boys had gathered, the paper said.
The rally comes as Portland approaches its fifth month of almost nightly protests against racial injustice and police brutality that have frequently ended in violent clashes with police.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Charging herd of cows kill second man in England this month

We ’ ve heard of mad cow , but this is ridiculous .
A man in England was killed by rampaging cows – making it the second death by bovine in the country in as many weeks .
Malcolm Flynn , 72 , from Carlisle , was killed after being charged by cows , according to the Guardian .
The “ tragic incident ” occurred as Flynn was strolling near Thirlwall Castle in Northumberland on the morning of September 11 .
A week earlier , the Guardian reports a man named Dave Clark died after he was injured by cows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My thoughts are with Malcolm ’ s family and friends at this time as they come to terms with the loss of a loved one in what was a shocking and tragic incident , ” Jane Fairlamb , the deputy chief inspector , told the paper .
“ Our investigation is very much ongoing and we have already spoken to a number of witnesses , however , we are still trying to trace a number of people who were in the area at the time who we haven ’ t yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist our inquiries .
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We’ve heard of mad cow, but this is ridiculous.
A man in England was killed by rampaging cows – making it the second death by bovine in the country in as many weeks.
Malcolm Flynn, 72, from Carlisle, was killed after being charged by cows, according to the Guardian.
The “tragic incident” occurred as Flynn was strolling near Thirlwall Castle in Northumberland on the morning of September 11. A week earlier, the Guardian reports a man named Dave Clark died after he was injured by cows while walking near Richmond, North Yorkshire.
“My thoughts are with Malcolm’s family and friends at this time as they come to terms with the loss of a loved one in what was a shocking and tragic incident,” Jane Fairlamb, the deputy chief inspector, told the paper. “Our investigation is very much ongoing and we have already spoken to a number of witnesses, however, we are still trying to trace a number of people who were in the area at the time who we haven’t yet spoken to, and think could greatly assist our inquiries.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Yankees’ maddening streakiness will make or break them

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“We’re going streaking!”
— Frank “The Tank” Ricard, “Old School”
Aaron Boone described his team Saturday morning as one that “can turn on a dime,” and hours later, the Yankees put together 11 runs over a three-inning span, going deep three times, to trounce the Marlins, 11-4, at Yankee Stadium, and end a three-game losing streak as well as halt a downturn that saw them drop five of six.
With one game left before the playoffs begin, all we know for sure about these Yankees is they are as streaky as all get-out. It wouldn’t surprise much if they win their first World Series since 2009. It would surprise even less if they don’t win a single postseason game before heading home.
They don’t exactly shower you with confidence, do they?
“Consistency has certainly been an issue for us in the regular season this year,” Boone said. “We’ve got to find that consistency if we’re going to be a championship club. But I know when that group gets clicking, we have all the pieces necessary to go out and win and win big. We’ve got to keep working to that. Keep grinding to find that consistency.”
Here’s a radical thought: The reason the 2020 Yankees have been so streaky — you can break down their season into runs of 16-6, 5-15, 10-0 and now an ugly 2-5 — is because they have so many streaky players. So many anti-DJ LeMahieus.
The amazing LeMahieu knocked four hits Saturday, raising his batting average to .359 and virtually ensuring that he’ll win the Rod Carew Award (for the American League’s batting champ) and become the first player to win batting titles in both leagues since the 1800s.
“Anyone who’s watched knows just how special a player DJ LeMahieu has been for us these two years,” Boone said.
I know how much you hate new-age metrics, but hang with me on this one: Baseball-Reference.com offers a measure called tOPS+, which measures a player’s OPS against his own standards. With 100 being a player’s career OPS, a tOPS+ of 114 would be 14 percent above that number, 86 would be 14 percent below it and so on. LeMahieu’s career range for his tOPS+, going month by month, is a tight 14, from a high of 106 in August to a low of 92 in May. He is very much, as the Yankees dubbed him, a Machine.
How do we know that’s right? Because we can compare that tOPS+ range to other key Yankees: Giancarlo Stanton’s is 32 (from 117 in August to 85 in March/April). Luke Voit’s is 41 (from 114 in August to 73 in July). Aaron Judge’s is 42 (from 119 in March/April to 77 in August). And Gary Sanchez’s is, wait for it, 121 (from 142 in August to 21 in July).
You can see how, with LeMahieu as their most valuable player last year, the Yankees’ offense became far more consistent. This year, between the time LeMahieu spent on the injured list and the sinking of the Yankees’ supplemental lefty bats (Mike Ford, Brett Gardner and Mike Tauchman), the Yankees offense has been streaky once more, even with Judge and Stanton off the IL recently. Their downturn of five homer-less games that ended Saturday with Tyler Wade’s two-run blast marked their worst such stretch since 2014.
Voit, who hit his 22nd homer that leads all of baseball, said he thought some Yankees have been too pull-happy and not settling for a good old-fashioned base hit the other way. He agreed that, with the Yankees down 3-0 Saturday in the fifth, showing few signs of life, the unexpected contribution by Wade relaxed everyone and turned on the spigot that followed, with Stanton slamming a game-tying double in the fifth and Aaron Hicks ripping a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth.
“We just need that one to get us going,” Voit said, and that surge assured rookie Deivi Garcia of a much-deserved win.
“I think everyone understands and absolutely believes that we’re capable of something special coming up here,” Boone said. “But we’ve also got to play well to do that.”
Just about time to go streaking, one way or the other. Which way will the Yankees go? They’ve left it quite the mystery.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Iranian president accuses US of ‘savagery’ after sanctions cost country $150B

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the US of “savagery” Saturday for imposing sanctions that have caused Iranians $150 billion in damages. He also urged Iranians to aim their fury at the White House.
“With their illegal and inhuman sanctions, and terrorist actions, the Americans have inflicted $150 billion of damage on the people of Iran,” Rouhani said on Iranian state television.
“We haven’t seen such an extent of savagery … The address for Iranian people’s curses and hatred is the White House.”
The bad blood between Washington and Tehran has only gotten worse since President Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and started re-imposing sanctions.
In response, Iran has gradually breached some of the tenets of that deal, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA.)
Washington imposed new sanctions Monday on Iran’s defense ministry and its nuclear and weapons program. It also blacklisted several Iranian officials and entities over alleged gross violations of human rights.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Jets vs. Colts line, prediction: Sam Darnold can cover big number

Dave Tuley , senior reporter at VSiN.com , is in his third season with the Post ’ s Bettor ’ s Guide .
His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN ’ s online magazine , Point Spread Weekly .
( Home teams in CAPS . )
The Jets are not a good football team , but that ’ s why we ’ re getting double digits .
Besides , even though the Colts did cover as 3.5-point favorites over the Vikings in Week 2 , this fits in our basic strategy of fading QB Philip Rivers when he ’ s in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be content to grind out a win , and Sam Darnold should be able to do enough to stay within two scores as the Colts defense isn ’ t as good as the Bills and 49ers units the Jets had to face the first two games .
If the Jets can get to 17 points , they can cover this inflated number .
The Broncos are 0-2 but a more respectable 2-0 ATS , as they ’ ve covered in their losses to the Titans and Steelers with a defense that keeps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unspectacular quarterback play , first from Drew Lock and now Jeff Driskel .
The new-look Buccaneers — with Tom Brady , Rob Gronkowski , Leonard Fournette , etc .
— are still overrated in my book and barely covered vs. the Panthers with a late Fournette TD as they were trying to run out the clock .
So , I ’ ll fade them and take the points again , this time with the home underdog .

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Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. (Home teams in CAPS.)
New York Jets (+11) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
The Jets are not a good football team, but that’s why we’re getting double digits. Besides, even though the Colts did cover as 3.5-point favorites over the Vikings in Week 2, this fits in our basic strategy of fading QB Philip Rivers when he’s in the role of favorite. The Colts should be content to grind out a win, and Sam Darnold should be able to do enough to stay within two scores as the Colts defense isn’t as good as the Bills and 49ers units the Jets had to face the first two games. If the Jets can get to 17 points, they can cover this inflated number.
DENVER BRONCOS (+6.5) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Broncos are 0-2 but a more respectable 2-0 ATS, as they’ve covered in their losses to the Titans and Steelers with a defense that keeps them in the game and competent if unspectacular quarterback play, first from Drew Lock and now Jeff Driskel. The new-look Buccaneers — with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Leonard Fournette, etc. — are still overrated in my book and barely covered vs. the Panthers with a late Fournette TD as they were trying to run out the clock. So, I’ll fade them and take the points again, this time with the home underdog.
Last week: 0-2, Panthers (L), Texans (L).
2020 season: 1-3.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--NFL picks for Week 3: Beat up 49ers still have enough to top Giants

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Welcome to Week 3, which is not a happy place for teams that are 0-2 nor handicappers who are 13-17-2 against the spread. Where those teams turn for help is their problem, but this handicapper is going to seek comfort in an overwhelming recent trend.
VSiN’s Steve Makinen reports that over the past four seasons, teams that started 0-2 both straight up and ATS went a combined 16-3 (84.2 percent) ATS in Week 3, not counting games between two teams in that circumstance. Teams that fit this criteria this week are the Jets, Texans, Vikings, Eagles, Lions and Panthers. I understand some of those teams are extremely unappealing to select. Follow me if you want. Here we go …
NFL picks for Week 3
(home team in CAPS)
San Francisco 49ers (-4) over NEW YORK GIANTS
Despite all of the talent that hobbled off the MetLife turf last week, the 49ers still have more than enough left to beat the Giants. Nick Mullens can put up points and Kyle Shanahan will know how to attack a bad Giants defense. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett will figure out how to move forward without Saquon Barkley, but it might take some time.
New York Jets (+11) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
This line started at 9.5 and has gone through the roof. At first it sounded odd to hear Avery Williamson and Bradley McDougald call out lax practices after the Jets defense gave up an 80-yard touchdown run on the first play of the game and 55-yard draw on a third-and-31. But maybe this is the type of veteran leadership this team needs. They’ll have their hands full with this great Colts offensive line, but I figure the Jets D will play way harder this week. And heavy favorite has never been Philip Rivers’ best betting role.
Las Vegas Raiders (+5.5) over NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
A lot of people are jumping on the Patriots because of the “Bill Belichick off a loss” angle and the fact the Raiders are coming almost cross-country off a rousing Monday night win to play an early body-clock game. The view from here, though, is that the Patriots do not have an explosive offense, and the Raiders do. Their offensive line is a meat grinder, and Belichick will have to contend with Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller.
BUFFALO BILLS (-2.5) over Los Angeles Rams
Though the forecast for Orchard Park looks benign at around 80 degrees, there are expected winds of 14-22 mph. Josh Allen should have more experience and a better skill set for operating in those conditions than does Jared Goff.
Houston Texans (+4) over PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Racing handicappers factor in whether horses are going up or down in class. Well, the Texans have lost to the Chiefs and Ravens; the Steelers have beaten the Giants and Broncos (who lost their quarterback in-game). Happy to take a few points here as we really know very little about what these two teams are going to be.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (+2.5) over Tennessee Titans
The Vikings are part of our Sucky Six group that’s 0-2 both SU and ATS. Minnesota is 21-12 ATS at home, though, since 2016, and I’m looking for Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and others to rise up.
CLEVELAND BROWNS (-7) over Washington Football Team
The Browns are 22-41 ATS in their past 63 games and gave up the back door to the Bengals last Thursday. Though it’s hard to trust them giving this many points, the WFT doesn’t figure to have much comeback ability, what it did to the Eagles in Week 1 notwithstanding.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (-4.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
I’d normally take the moderate chunk of points with live rookie Joe Burrow here. That type of thinking has me at 13-17-2, so I’ll go with the 84.2 percent system and count on a revival week for Doug Pederson, Carson Wentz and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.
ATLANTA FALCONS (-3) over Chicago Bears
Another double 0-2 team giving points. Matt Ryan and Atlanta’s offense has been insane, and though the Falcons defense has been every bit as bad, I don’t see the Bears as being well-equipped if this becomes a shootout into the 30s.
Carolina Panthers (+6.5) over LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
The Bolts were in their best role as big underdogs last week when Justin Herbert got a surprise start and nearly beat the Chiefs. They are 16-19 ATS as favorites since 2016.
Detroit Lions (+5.5) over ARIZONA CARDINALS
The Lions have lost 11 in a row and 14 of their past 15. Just unbelievable. They did score 23 and 21 points in their two losses, and Matthew Stafford could have Kenny Golladay for the first time. Cards may be a little comfy at 2-0 off a double-digit win.
DENVER BRONCOS (+6.5) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Despite six sacks last week, Jeff Driskel had the Broncos 15 yards away from an upset at Pittsburgh. Nice home underdog number.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-5.5) over Dallas Cowboys
Seattle’s offense looked unstoppable in the win over the Patriots, and bettors bumped this line up two points from 3.5. I think the extra tax is worth paying.
Green Bay Packers (+3) over NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Happy to take points with the Packers’ diverse offense. Saints have a bit of a tough turnaround off a Monday nighter in Las Vegas, but the bigger problems are Michael Thomas is out and Drew Brees can’t throw downfield like he used to.
Monday Night Football
BALTIMORE RAVENS (-3.5) over Kansas City Chiefs
The entire Post grid is on the Chiefs, but I have doubts about whether their defense can slow down Lamar Jackson enough to get this done.
Best bets: Falcons, Eagles, Packers.
Lock of the week: Falcons (Locks 0-1-1 in 2020).
Last week: 6-10 overall, 0-3 Best Bets.
Thursday: Dolphins (W)


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Darren Waller overcame drug addiction to become Raiders’ breakout star

The Oxycontin use began when he was 15, the drinking a year later, and because he was so respectful and reserved and such a good student, and a hard-hitting safety and towering wide receiver for the football team at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga., he was able to hide the pain in his heart.
Until years later, when addiction does what addiction does … rules a life, and in too many tragic instances, ruins a life.
And on the football field, you may hear the cheers that wash over you, but they are drowned out by the boos you direct at yourself, because only you know who you are and what you have become.
“I remember now, like looking back, I didn’t even really like brushing my teeth in the mirror, or just like looking in the mirror,” Darren Waller told Serby Says. “I just didn’t respect who I was because I knew how much I was performing to just impress other people. I was shutting off parts of myself that were authentically me and putting on fronts, putting on a mask just to impress people, just to fit in. And I knew deep down the spirit inside me, it didn’t fit right. So when I would look in the mirror, it was just like I saw a phony.”
Darren Waller is a 6-foot-6, 255-pound matchup nightmare who plays tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders and put on a show Monday night.
But it is his victory over himself that means more to him than any of the wondrous things he can do with his God-given physical gifts as a 28-year-old football unicorn.
“Football is just an added bonus, honestly,” Waller said. “I’m just more proud of me. I gotta take me everywhere I go. Football’s gonna end some day. I still gotta make sure I got me intact.”
It was such a long road back. If drugs could knock a Lawrence Taylor to his knees, they can knock a Darren Waller to his — and they did, and with a vengeance.
“I started to rely on it for everything, and that’s how it became an addiction — like I had to rely on it to have fun, I had to rely on it to have some peace, I had to rely on it to celebrate, I had to rely on it when I was down about something, when I was lonely,” Waller said. “So it was just like everything in my life revolved around it.”
Waller was suspended for three games at Georgia Tech for what the school called a violation of team rules, but the Ravens drafted him in the sixth round in 2015. It wasn’t long before he was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the NFL substance abuse policy. Then he was suspended for one year without pay for again violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
“I sabotaged that whole thing myself,” Waller said. “I willingly failed my tests to be put out of the league because in my mind I’d rather have them put me out of my misery, so I literally orchestrated that to happen ’cause that’s how much I wanted to get away and just be by myself.”
It was, naturally, heartbreaking for his parents.
“It was something I thought about every day,” Darren’s father, Dorian, said by phone. “It affected my everyday life. We kind of want to do something as parents, but it gets to a point where you’re almost handcuffed.”
Darren overdosed in his car in Maryland.
“I was asleep. The sun was out, it was like blue sky, and I woke up and it was black outside,” Waller said.
That was rock bottom.
“I was using new drugs that I’d never even used before at that time,” he said. “I thought I had control over things up until that point in my distorted mind.”
The new drugs?
“Cocaine was the main new one,” he said. “I started doing cocaine, and I was doing a lot of it. “
And a lot of the same-old, same-old.
“I was spending like almost $100 on pills a day towards the very end of my using,” Waller said.
He rallied enough to be clean for a month before heading to a rehab center in Camden, Maine.
“I guess it was just like the fact that it was like I shouldn’t even really be alive,” Waller said. “That was enough to rattle my cage. Then once I got to Maine, that was the first time I had taken a rehab program seriously.”
It was a life-changing 34 days.
“He came back a different person,” Dorian said.
“I learned the value of self-awareness,” Darren said. “I learned how to meditate. I learned just getting things off my chest, how good it felt not to swallow things in, and talked about how freeing it is to talk about things that you’re going through. It doesn’t make you a man to go through things by yourself, and to deny your problems. I learned how to just be myself and accept me for me, the good things and the bad things about me, and just start to like myself because I hated myself for it.”
He took a job stocking shelves at a Sprouts Farmers Market.
“I thought it was a humbling experience that I needed,” Waller said. “Pro athletes, most of their life, they have been told how good they are, and celebrated at every turn, and people think they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. It just taught me not to take myself so seriously. Things could go back to the way they were if I’m not on my P’s and Q’s.”
Waller began training for a return to the NFL. The Raiders signed him off the Ravens’ practice squad in November 2018, and Sunday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick tries to contain him.
“It was the literal act of playing football,” Waller said “Just the competition of it. How I felt when I made a play, have a team and be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself.”
He has been sober for three years now. He participates in group Zoom meetings once a week. He will hold his inaugural Beyond the Wall gala on Monday, the proceeds of which will benefit The Darren Waller Foundation’s mission to support youth in avoiding and overcoming addiction to drugs and alcohol.
“The most satisfying thing you can do is really help others,” Waller says, “and I feel like I’m tapping into that now.”
His parents are proud of him.
“They’ve always been there for me. My dad has always seen greatness for me, not only in football but in anything that I ever tried. It means a lot now honoring our family name in a much better way now,” Waller said.
And now, when he looks in the mirror?
“I see someone that’s trying to live with integrity, treat others people with respect, treat myself with respect,” he said. “I try to bring a strong work ethic to everything that I put myself into. I’m present in the day. I don’t look too far in the past, I’m just trying to do the best I can every day, and I trust that that’s not only gonna make my life better, but make other people’s lives better.”
Asked if he likes himself today, Darren Waller says:
“I do. I can honestly say that I do like myself now.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Giants vs. 49ers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

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Paul’s Pick
Is this the week? If not now, when? The offense could not move the ball on the ground the first two games with Saquon Barkley, and now they have to learn how to move it without him. Not easy. If this (semi-) improved defense cannot hang with the injury-depleted 49ers attack, something is wrong.
Giants 24, 49ers 17
Marquee Matchup
49ers TD Jordan Reed vs. Giants S Jabrill Peppers
Reed’s role has changed from his days as a pass-catching demon with Washington. He arrived this year as the backup to star George Kittle. When Kittle was sidelined Week 1 with a knee issue, however, Reed rekindled his previous form, with seven receptions and two touchdowns against the Jets last week. Reed, 30, was often banged up in Washington and was out of football in 2019. He will be a focal point with Kittle sidelined. This is the sort of duel Peppers needs to win. Dealing with tight ends is a longstanding Giants problem; Peppers was brought in to solve it, though Logan Ryan will also get a chance to contain Reed.
4 Downs
Hold It! In his first six quarters this season, Daniel Jones committed four turnovers — three interceptions and one lost fumble. This is a losing formula. The turnovers overshadow much of the good the second-year quarterback does on the field.
“Those things are part of the game and those are the things we’re trying to get rid of,’’ said quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski, who worked with Tom Brady on the Patriots for six years. “We all hope we don’t have to wait too long, but it is part of the process and it is part of the growing pains sometimes. Some of the younger quarterbacks that I’ve coached, we’ve had the luxury of letting those guys sit and learn in the meeting room and learn on the practice field. Those mistakes have shown up there as opposed to on the field.’’
They Do Run-Run: The 49ers are primarily a running team, though because their backfield is decimated with injuries to Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman, they will have to rely on Jerick McKinnon, who missed the past two years with knee problems. The supposed strength of the Giants’ defense was thought to be its ability to stop the run. Through two games, they are allowing 138 yards per game, which is unacceptable. Of the 276 yards given up, 180 have come after halftime. That is poor.
“I don’t like your choice of word, ‘poor,’ ’’ defensive line coach Sean Spencer said. How would Spencer describe this? “We haven’t responded in the second half when they have run the football and we have to tighten that up.”
Different Challenge: This does not look to be the bloodletting it might have been, as the Niners are ravaged up front on defense. The Giants thus far have been terrible blocking for their running backs (1.9 yards per attempt) and now there’s no Saquon Barkley.
“But the big thing is, we made an improvement from Week 1 to Week 2, keep coming back to that, but that’s what you want from these guys,’’ offensive line coach Marc Colombo said. “They never stopped fighting. They fought all the way through that Chicago game. Wish we could’ve pulled that one out, but, you could see this group grow.’’
Nick of Time: This is not entirely new for Nick Mullens. He started eight games in 2018, including a 27-23 loss to the Giants, when Jimmy Garoppolo was injured. Undrafted out of Southern Mississippi, Mullens, 25, has 13 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in his career. He went 8-of-11 for 71 yards and an interception mopping up last week versus the Jets. He will get the ball out of his hand quickly.
“He’s a guy who turns two, as we say,’’ Giants coach Joe Judge said. “The ball hits his hand, ball is coming out and he’s getting it to the receiver. He’s a tough, gritty dude.’’


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Jets vs. Colts: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

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Costello’s Call
It would be a win for the Jets just to remain competitive in this game after two weeks of looking like a doormat. This one will be close at halftime, but the Colts will pull away as the Jets’ offense fails to reach the end zone.
Colts 24, Jets 9
Marquee Matchup
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor vs. Jets front seven
The Jets gave up a whopping 6.3 yards per carry against the 49ers last week, but most of that damage came on two long runs. It was an uncharacteristic performance from a defense that was strong against the run last year.
Coordinator Gregg Williams’ group now has to try to stop Taylor, the Colts rookie who ran for 101 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries, and helped Indianapolis control the clock for 38 minutes in the win over the Vikings. The second-round pick has replaced Marlon Mack in the starting lineup, and the Jets’ front will be challenged trying to slow him down.
The Jets last week gave up a touchdown run of 80 yards on the first play of the game, had a 67-yard touchdown run called back, then allowed a 55-yard run on a third-and-31 play. There was plenty for the defense to clean up this week.
“We had the two runs in the ballgame that were frustrating,” Williams said, “but the next 27 were 1.7 per carry. … That’s how we’re supposed to play all of them. You just can’t let one of them pop and we did. But they learned from it and grew from it.”
Four Downs
In-D: The Colts have the No. 1 defense in the NFL after a dominating performance last week in their win over the Vikings. The trade with the 49ers for DeForest Buckner paid dividends. He sacked Kirk Cousins 1.5 times, one time for a safety. The Colts forced three interceptions from Cousins and held him to a dismal 15.9 quarterback rating.
This is not a defense the Jets’ offense can easily get well against.
“They’re really good up front and their linebacking corps is as fast as probably we’re going to play,” Jets coach Adam Gase said. “These guys, they know their defense. This feels like it’s pretty close to the same group that I went against in 2018 [when Gase coached the Dolphins]. They’ve added a few new pieces, but for the most part, a lot of same guys, big-time guys. I think adding Buckner really makes their front dangerous.”
Wide Receivers Wanted: The Jets enter this game without their top three wide receivers.
“We’re down to whoever is available, whoever’s got a pulse right now, we’re ready to go,” Gase said.
This will be a challenge for quarterback Sam Darnold. Jamison Crowder (hamstring), Breshad Perriman (ankle) and Denzel Mims (hamstring) are out. That leaves Chris Hogan, Braxton Berrios and Josh Malone as the team’s receivers.
With the receiving corps that banged up, Gase is going to have to rely on others to produce in the passing game. Running backs Frank Gore and La’Mical Perine, and tight ends Chris Herndon and Ryan Griffin have to be factors if the Jets’ offense is going to have any success.
Serving Pancakes: One of the only positives this season for the Jets has been the performance of left tackle Mekhi Becton, the team’s first-round pick. The 6-for-7, 370-pounder is the highest-graded rookie by Pro Football Focus and has been throwing people around.
Last week, Becton pancaked one 49ers defender and got up screaming at the sideline to keep running the ball behind him.
“That’s always been my mentality since growing up,” Becton said. “I always want the ball run behind me. It always feels good when I’m blocking my responsibility and I can see the running back cutting off my butt for a big gain. It always feels good seeing that.”
Old Man Rivers: The Jets will see a familiar face in a new place this week under quarterback for the Colts. The 38-year-old Philip Rivers is in his first year in Indianapolis after playing 16 years for the Chargers. Rivers is 5-4-1 in his career against the Jets.
Rivers has reunited with Colts coach Frank Reich, whom he worked with in San Diego. Reich did not ask Rivers to do a lot last week against the Vikings. He took a few deep shots, but mostly operated in a short, safe passing game as the Colts controlled the clock with the run. He has two touchdowns and three interceptions through two games.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--LAPD Harbor cop recovering from graze wound to head after police-involved shooting

An LAPD Harbor cop was recovering from an apparent graze wound to the head under circumstances that remained unclear early @ @ @ @ @ follows by two weeks the ambush shooting of two Los Angeles County Sheriffs as they @ @ @ @ @ in Compton , also on a Saturday night .
Both have since been discharged from @ @ @ @ @ can confirm that there has been an Officer-Involved Shooting at LAPD ’ S Harbor Station @ @ @ @ @ just before midnight Saturday , Los Angeles time , without providing more details .
The @ @ @ @ @ , Police Chief Michel Moore tweeted .
Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino tweeted that @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
Soon afterward the councilmember told the CBS affiliate in Los Angeles that the @ @ @ @ @ fine after suffering a graze wound to the head .
“ This is a reminder @ @ @ @ @ work in our city , in our state , in our region , ” Buscaino @ @ @ @ @ Thankfully , he ’ s going to be okay .
”

An LAPD Harbor cop was recovering from an apparent graze wound to the head under circumstances that remained unclear early Sunday.
The shooting injury follows by two weeks the ambush shooting of two Los Angeles County Sheriffs as they sat in their patrol car in Compton, also on a Saturday night.
Both have since been discharged from the hospital.
“We can confirm that there has been an Officer-Involved Shooting at LAPD’S Harbor Station,” the department tweeted just before midnight Saturday, Los Angeles time, without providing more details.
The officer was in stable condition, Police Chief Michel Moore tweeted.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino tweeted that he was headed to the hospital.
Soon afterward the councilmember told the CBS affiliate in Los Angeles that the officer is expected to be fine after suffering a graze wound to the head.
“This is a reminder of the danger of police work in our city, in our state, in our region,” Buscaino told the station.
“Thankfully, he’s going to be okay.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Rochester names first female police chief after protests

NEW YORK – The mayor of Rochester , New York named the city ’ s first female police chief on Saturday , weeks after firing the previous chief amid protests over the death of a Black man in police custody .
Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan , a top official at the Rochester Housing Authority who previously served as a city police officer for more than 20 years , takes over as interim head of the police department on Oct. 14 , Mayor Lovely Warren said .
“ As the first woman to serve in this role , I am confident she will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh approach to policing , which are very much needed in our city at this particular time , ” Warren said in a statement .
The mayor fired the last chief , La ’ Ron Singletary , on Sept. 14 as racial justice demonstrations boiled over the department ’ s handling of the asphyxiation death in March of Daniel Prude , 41 , who was having a psychotic episode when he was arrested .
Warren also suspended without pay for 30 days two city officials amid questions about a possible cover-up of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has called for a federal investigation into whether Prude ’ s civil rights were violated .
Video footage , released by Prude ’ s family , showed officers using a mesh hood and pinning him to the pavement , in a scene reminiscent of George Floyd ’ s May 25 death in Minneapolis police custody .
Seven Rochester police officers involved in the arrest were suspended on Sept. 3 .
The medical examiner ruled Prude ’ s death a homicide by asphyxiation , with the drug PCP a contributing factor .

NEW YORK – The mayor of Rochester, New York named the city’s first female police chief on Saturday, weeks after firing the previous chief amid protests over the death of a Black man in police custody.
Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan, a top official at the Rochester Housing Authority who previously served as a city police officer for more than 20 years, takes over as interim head of the police department on Oct. 14, Mayor Lovely Warren said.
“As the first woman to serve in this role, I am confident she will bring a different perspective and instill a fresh approach to policing, which are very much needed in our city at this particular time,” Warren said in a statement.
The mayor fired the last chief, La’Ron Singletary, on Sept. 14 as racial justice demonstrations boiled over the department’s handling of the asphyxiation death in March of Daniel Prude, 41, who was having a psychotic episode when he was arrested.
Warren also suspended without pay for 30 days two city officials amid questions about a possible cover-up of the events around Prude’s death, and has called for a federal investigation into whether Prude’s civil rights were violated.
Video footage, released by Prude’s family, showed officers using a mesh hood and pinning him to the pavement, in a scene reminiscent of George Floyd’s May 25 death in Minneapolis police custody.
Seven Rochester police officers involved in the arrest were suspended on Sept. 3. The medical examiner ruled Prude’s death a homicide by asphyxiation, with the drug PCP a contributing factor.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--NASA astronaut will vote in 2020 presidential election from space

Her vote will be out of this world .
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins plans to cast her vote for the 2020 presidential election on the International Space Station — more than 200 miles above the Earth ’ s surface , according to The Associated Press .
“ I think it ’ s really important for everybody to vote , ” said Rubins .
“ If we can do it from space , then I believe folks can do it from the ground , too.
” Rubins , who is currently stationed in Star City , Russia , along with two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip into space in October and will complete a six-month stay at the ISS .
She says she won ’ t let a little thing like low-earth orbit stop her from exercising her right to vote .
“ It ’ s critical to participate in our democracy , ” she said .
“ We consider it an honor to be able to vote from space.
” Most United States astronauts live in Houston , where election law lets astronauts vote while floating amongst the stars .
Her vote would be cast securely using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will then forward it on to the county clerk .
Back in 2016 , both Rubins and Shane Kimbrough cast their vote from space .
During her six-month tour on the ISS , Rubins will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the continuous human presence in the space station , as well as welcome the second Space X group , who are set to arrive in late October .

Her vote will be out of this world.
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins plans to cast her vote for the 2020 presidential election on the International Space Station — more than 200 miles above the Earth’s surface, according to The Associated Press.
“I think it’s really important for everybody to vote,” said Rubins.
“If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too.”
Rubins, who is currently stationed in Star City, Russia, along with two other astronauts, is preparing for her trip into space in October and will complete a six-month stay at the ISS.
She says she won’t let a little thing like low-earth orbit stop her from exercising her right to vote.
“It’s critical to participate in our democracy,” she said. “We consider it an honor to be able to vote from space.”
Most United States astronauts live in Houston, where election law lets astronauts vote while floating amongst the stars.
Her vote would be cast securely using an electronic ballot relayed to Mission Control, which will then forward it on to the county clerk.
Back in 2016, both Rubins and Shane Kimbrough cast their vote from space.
During her six-month tour on the ISS, Rubins will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the continuous human presence in the space station, as well as welcome the second Space X group, who are set to arrive in late October.
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newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings start Oct. 12

Graham announced the hearings schedule a mere four hours after her nomination was made public by the president in a Rose Garden ceremony .
President Trump ’ s nominee will sit before the Senate Judiciary Committee for what is sure to be a contentious process to fill the vacant court seat left by the Sept. 18 death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
Though expedited , the process will follow the same framework as the previous two Supreme Court confirmation hearings under the Trump administration , Graham said on Fox News .
That means Barrett ’ s hearings will last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give opening statements , field questions from Senators and listen to testimony from outside witnesses .
“ The nominee will be challenged , and that ’ s appropriate to challenge the nominee , but if they treat Judge Barrett like they did Justice Kavanaugh it ’ s going to blow up in [ Democrats ’ ] face big time , ” Graham said .
“ Amy Coney Barrett will decide cases based on the text of the Constitution as written , ” Trump said of his pick at the Rose Garden ceremony .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a judge takes courage .
You are not there to decide cases as you prefer but to do your duty and follow the law wherever it may take you.
” Barrett ’ s appointment , which would be Trump ’ s third to the highest court , would drastically remake the Supreme Court into a decisively conservative body .
Democrats have grown furious with the Republican-controlled Senate , calling its leaders contradictory and disingenuous .
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-Ky. ) refused to allow lawmakers to consider then-President Barack Obama ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016 , reasoning it was an election year .
Sen. Richard Blumenthal ( D-Conn. ) , a member of the Judiciary Committee , said he would break with committee tradition and not meet with Barrett .
“ I will refuse to treat this process as legitimate & will not meet with Judge Amy Coney Barrett , ” he wrote on Twitter , warning that her confirmation could pave the way for legal rollbacks of abortion and health care rights .
Graham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a top legal scholar and first-in-her-class graduate of Notre Dame Law School .
Trump joked at a rally Saturday night in Pennsylvania that she should be running for president .
When Fox Host Jeanine Pirro asked Graham whether he thought Democrats would boycott the hearings outright , he laughed .

Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings will begin Monday, Oct. 12, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said Saturday night.
Graham announced the hearings schedule a mere four hours after her nomination was made public by the president in a Rose Garden ceremony.
President Trump’s nominee will sit before the Senate Judiciary Committee for what is sure to be a contentious process to fill the vacant court seat left by the Sept. 18 death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Though expedited, the process will follow the same framework as the previous two Supreme Court confirmation hearings under the Trump administration, Graham said on Fox News.
That means Barrett’s hearings will last four days, during which she will give opening statements, field questions from Senators and listen to testimony from outside witnesses.
“The nominee will be challenged, and that’s appropriate to challenge the nominee, but if they treat Judge Barrett like they did Justice Kavanaugh it’s going to blow up in [Democrats’] face big time,” Graham said.
“Amy Coney Barrett will decide cases based on the text of the Constitution as written,” Trump said of his pick at the Rose Garden ceremony.
“As Amy has said, being a judge takes courage. You are not there to decide cases as you prefer but to do your duty and follow the law wherever it may take you.”
Barrett’s appointment, which would be Trump’s third to the highest court, would drastically remake the Supreme Court into a decisively conservative body.
Democrats have grown furious with the Republican-controlled Senate, calling its leaders contradictory and disingenuous.
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) refused to allow lawmakers to consider then-President Barack Obama’s SCOTUS nomination, Judge Merrick Garland, following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016, reasoning it was an election year.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Judiciary Committee, said he would break with committee tradition and not meet with Barrett.
“I will refuse to treat this process as legitimate & will not meet with Judge Amy Coney Barrett,” he wrote on Twitter, warning that her confirmation could pave the way for legal rollbacks of abortion and health care rights.
Graham, Trump and other Republicans have lauded Barrett as a top legal scholar and first-in-her-class graduate of Notre Dame Law School.
Trump joked at a rally Saturday night in Pennsylvania that she should be running for president.
When Fox Host Jeanine Pirro asked Graham whether he thought Democrats would boycott the hearings outright, he laughed.
“Well, it’ll make ’em quicker,” Graham joked.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Joe Biden jokes that he began Senate career ‘180 years ago’

He looks pretty good for 220 years old .
In what was either a flat-falling joke or a flub , @ @ @ @ @ television Saturday that he started his Senate career “ 180 years ago.
” The Democratic @ @ @ @ @ president made the odd statement during a live address to the US Conference of Mayors @ @ @ @ @ real time on C-SPAN .
Biden began by praising mayors for taking care of Americans @ @ @ @ @ and for being on the front lines during fires , floods , health emergencies and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s why I ’ ve made it a priority my entire career to work @ @ @ @ @ he said with a smile , “ from the time I got to the Senate @ @ @ @ @ he added , giving a short chuckle .
“ You know ?
” he added @ @ @ @ @ my tenure as vice president.
” Biden served as a Democratic senator from Delaware from @ @ @ @ @ a total of 37 years .

He looks pretty good for 220 years old.
Joe Biden said on live television Saturday that he started his Senate career “180 years ago.”
The Democratic presidential contender and former vice president made the odd statement during a live address to the US Conference of Mayors that was being broadcast in real time on C-SPAN.
Biden began by praising mayors for taking care of Americans’ practical day-to-day needs, and for being on the front lines during fires, floods, health emergencies and school shootings.
“That’s why I’ve made it a priority my entire career to work closely with you,” he said with a smile, “from the time I got to the Senate 180 years ago,” he added, giving a short chuckle.
“You know?” he added. “As well as my tenure as vice president.”
Biden served as a Democratic senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009 — for a total of 37 years.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--NFL Week 3 predictions: Underdog Cowboys will cover on road

Five-plus years into his NFL career , do we really know ...

Home team in CAPS:
Cowboys (+5.5) over SEAHAWKS: With three eminently winnable Jerry’s World games on tap after this trip, against a side that is eminently vulnerable on defense, compelled to swing with the ’Boys, who remain a tenacious, tough out on the road.
PATRIOTS (-5.5) over Raiders: The Silver and Black have been pointing to this campaign. The Raiders christened their new digs smartly, clocking the visiting Saints on Monday. Compelled to note Drew Brees’ passing range has been limited. Raiders QB David Carr has endured similar issues, longer. The Pats did everything but beat the Seahawks on Sunday night, and figure to sustain offensive sharpness.
49ers (-4) over GIANTS: With all-world DE Joey Bosa and DT Solomon Thomas out for the season, and without QB Jimmy Garoppolo, TE George Kittle, DE Dee Ford and RB Raheem Mostert this week, to name a few, the Niners aren’t pretty. The Giants “counter” with key RB Saquon Barkley now stymied. Big Blue needs a spark.
COLTS (-11) over Jets: You’re looking at a clear Indy look-ahead situation, with the Colts slated to visit the Bears next week. The Colts could glide past this foe — but can’t swing with this forlorn ’dog.
Rams (+2.5) over BILLS: QB Josh Allen is surely surging for the homestanding Bills, but who have they played? Rams coach Sean McVay has demonstrated during his Left Coast stint that he can ship east and prevail consistently. Visitors’ balanced offense and stiff top unit carry the day.
Texans (+4) over STEELERS: Once highly regarded Houston outfit is currently 0-2 and desperate to remain in AFC’s postseason conversation. Frankly expect Steeltowners to find a way to earn “W” here, but coverage is an open question.
Titans (-2.5) over VIKINGS: Minnesota has been saddled with a murderous, relentless schedule, exposing its flaws — notably a ravaged defense — in short order. “Need” factor favors home side, but better things to do today.
Washington (+7) over BROWNS: Gun to temple, will gently endorse the Football Team as a ’dog, with coaching brainpower Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio providing the visitors the needed brainpower against the ever-erratic Cleveland plotters and planners.
Bengals (+4.5) over EAGLES: Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz has frequently been tough to back in recent years, but when a QB is compelled to consistently take the worst of it behind a beat-up offensive line, it’s tough to get over. Injuries figure to yield competitive result.
FALCONS (-3) over Bears: You’ll seldom find us on “lay” side with Atlanta — but this mild Bears regression could unfold, and Matt Ryan is surely due to sustain a sufficient measure of ball control to keep Mitch Trubisky on the bench at crunch time.
Panthers (+6.5) over CHARGERS: QB Tyrod Taylor’s medical ill fortune left the field open for Justin Herbert for the Bolts, who performed with sufficient distinction to carry the Chargers to overtime against the engaged Chiefs. But even without Christian McCaffrey, happy to embrace Panthers plus big points behind Teddy Bridgewater.
CARDINALS (-5.5) over Lions: Market has settled a bit since midweek buyback on Detroit. Arizona’s early schedule has been gentle, and not certain how long they can sustain, but confidence is building behind QB Kyler Murray, and these Lions don’t scare us when headed west.
Buccaneers (-6.5) over BRONCOS: Given Denver QB Drew Lock’s bum shoulder and associated short-term sidelining, Broncos have picked up journeyman Blake Bortles to sustain QB depth. Bortles has had his league moments — notably during Jacksonville’s playoff run three seasons back. Expect a sprightly pace.
Packers (+3) over SAINTS: Not an ideal setting for the Packers, waaaay down south from Green Bay — but when they’re not riding Alvin Kamara on the ground, the Saints have habitually looked to Drew Brees. The 41-year-old has been enduring arm issues while trying to get the ball down the field with any consistency. Wideout Michael Thomas is out, as well. Aaron Rodgers finds a way.
Monday
Chiefs (+3.5) over RAVENS: Pending further developments, this is the ultimate 2020 AFC matchup. Baltimore has been stewing all spring and summer after being ball-controlled in their divisional playoff loss to the upstart Titans. The home side may be hungrier, compared to Chiefs’ long-delayed self-reward to themselves and Andy Reid last winter, but Pat Mahomes’ ample confidence seems justified.
Last Week: 8-7. Season: 15-13-2.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Video shows NYPD charge at, arrest protesters amid outdoor diners in NYC

Dramatic video shows NYPD officers , some in riot gear , arrest a group of protesters in the midst of outdoor diners in the West Village on Saturday night .
The protesters — who were later hit with charges that include disorderly conduct — had been gathered on the sidewalk and a pedestrian island on Hudson Street near 10th Street .
Facing them across the street was a large group of bike cops , according to a video of the incident .
An automated police announcement warned against restricting pedestrian or vehicular traffic .
Suddenly , at around 9 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and shouting is heard .
“ What are you doing !
?
” one person shouts as the officers knock over a restaurant ’ s stool in pursuit of a protester .
Protesters said they had moved onto Hudson Street after earlier marching to the nearby 6th Precinct to protest police busting up what they said had been a peaceful , art-driven rally in Washington Square Park , complete with a DJ playing music .
“ There was a DJ there but there is always music in Washington Square Park .
It wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said one protester at the scene .
“ Multiple ” people were arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration , a police spokesman said .
Bystanders were startled to see the arrests unfold amid a small crowd enjoying outdoor drinks and dinners .
“ Left a gig and walked into police arresting peaceful protesters , ” Marti Gould Cummings , a drag artist and City Council candidate , claimed in a tweet , along with more video of the scene .
“ Police are lining up in the village , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this month a massive college party raged in the park without interruption .
Crowds reassembled in the park after the Saturday night clash , but police broke up that gathering , too , just after midnight .
Two cruisers rolled up with about 20 officers trailing behind .
“ The time is 12:03 .
Washington Square Park is now closed , ” cops said over the speaker .
“ Make your way out of the park.
” The crowds left without incident but with a little lip .

Dramatic video shows NYPD officers, some in riot gear, arrest a group of protesters in the midst of outdoor diners in the West Village on Saturday night.
The protesters — who were later hit with charges that include disorderly conduct — had been gathered on the sidewalk and a pedestrian island on Hudson Street near 10th Street.
Facing them across the street was a large group of bike cops, according to a video of the incident.
An automated police announcement warned against restricting pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Suddenly, at around 9 p.m., officers race across the street, and shouting is heard.
“What are you doing!?” one person shouts as the officers knock over a restaurant’s stool in pursuit of a protester.
Protesters said they had moved onto Hudson Street after earlier marching to the nearby 6th Precinct to protest police busting up what they said had been a peaceful, art-driven rally in Washington Square Park, complete with a DJ playing music.
“There was a DJ there but there is always music in Washington Square Park. It wasn’t louder than it usually is,” said one protester at the scene.
“Multiple” people were arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration, a police spokesman said.
Bystanders were startled to see the arrests unfold amid a small crowd enjoying outdoor drinks and dinners.
“Left a gig and walked into police arresting peaceful protesters,” Marti Gould Cummings, a drag artist and City Council candidate, claimed in a tweet, along with more video of the scene.
“Police are lining up in the village,” Cummings went on in another post.
Earlier this month a massive college party raged in the park without interruption. Crowds reassembled in the park after the Saturday night clash, but police broke up that gathering, too, just after midnight.
Two cruisers rolled up with about 20 officers trailing behind.
“The time is 12:03. Washington Square Park is now closed,” cops said over the speaker. “Make your way out of the park.”
The crowds left without incident but with a little lip.
“Suck my d–k!” one person yelled.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--‘Game of Thrones’ stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie pregnant with first child

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) “ Game of Thrones ” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington are about to discover the true meaning of “ Night ’ s Watch ” — the two are expecting a baby .
After meeting on set of the hit HBO show and marrying in 2018 , Leslie , 33 , is pregnant with their first child .
She posed with her baby bump for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the UK ’ s Make Magazine .
Fashion editor Ursula Lake broke the news by posting one of the images to her Instagram Saturday night .
“ A very special all-woman team photographic shoot capturing Rose at this wonderful time as she prepares for motherhood for the first time !
, ” Lake wrote .
The couple is known for staying out of the spotlight .
Neither maintains a presence on social media and both are rarely photographed in public .
They were last seen in public together smiling and embracing each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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“Game of Thrones” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington are about to discover the true meaning of “Night’s Watch” — the two are expecting a baby.
After meeting on set of the hit HBO show and marrying in 2018, Leslie, 33, is pregnant with their first child.
She posed with her baby bump for a cover story in the new issue of the UK’s Make Magazine.
Fashion editor Ursula Lake broke the news by posting one of the images to her Instagram Saturday night.
“A very special all-woman team photographic shoot capturing Rose at this wonderful time as she prepares for motherhood for the first time!,” Lake wrote.
The couple is known for staying out of the spotlight. Neither maintains a presence on social media and both are rarely photographed in public.
They were last seen in public together smiling and embracing each other during the Golden Globes in January.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Ugliness around Jets may get worse in matchup with Colts

INDIANAPOLIS — It has gotten ugly early for the Jets this season , and it might get even uglier Sunday .
The Jets ( 0-2 ) travel to face the Colts ( 1-1 ) , hoping to look like a competitive NFL team , which they have not been able to do in their first two games .
Things have not been this hopeless around the team in a while , and that is saying something for a franchise that has not been to the Super Bowl in more than 50 years .
The fans want coach Adam Gase fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarterback Sam Darnold .
The injuries are mounting .
They have been outscored 42-6 in the first half of their two games .
It is hard to find reasons to believe this is going to turn around anytime soon .
That is the backdrop for this contest with Philip Rivers and the Colts .
There was not much the Jets could say this week to ease the pain of their first two games .
“ I think for us right now , we need to do less talking and more acting , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad as the offense last week in the 31-13 loss to the 49ers , but the real pressure is on Gase and Darnold to get this offense going .
They have scored three touchdowns this season , and two of them came in garbage time .
A quick start on Sunday would go a long way toward building up some confidence that the Jets are not just everyone ’ s Homecoming opponent this year .
“ Anytime that you can , whether it be score on your first drive or get a three-and-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or at least just make them punt , that ’ s always ideal , ” Gase said .
“ You can ’ t let one drive affect you though for the entire game .
That ’ s part of the NFL , nothing comes easy .
You ’ ve got to battle for every yard , every first down , every stop.
” The Colts are coming off an impressive 28-11 win over the Vikings , a game in which they shut down Kirk Cousins .
With the Jets looking so hapless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game overconfident and looking past them .
But Colts coach Frank Reich said that won ’ t happen .
“ We know what we have to do , ” Reich said .
“ We know it ’ s early in the year .
I don ’ t know how many teams are 0-2 .
I ’ m not looking around the league .
I ’ m looking at us and our next opponent .
It ’ s so small of a sample size .
You know in this league you can beat any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play .
We ’ re focused on what we need to do .
”

INDIANAPOLIS — It has gotten ugly early for the Jets this season, and it might get even uglier Sunday.
The Jets (0-2) travel to face the Colts (1-1), hoping to look like a competitive NFL team, which they have not been able to do in their first two games.
Things have not been this hopeless around the team in a while, and that is saying something for a franchise that has not been to the Super Bowl in more than 50 years. The fans want coach Adam Gase fired. There are questions about would-be franchise quarterback Sam Darnold. The injuries are mounting. They have been outscored 42-6 in the first half of their two games. It is hard to find reasons to believe this is going to turn around anytime soon.
That is the backdrop for this contest with Philip Rivers and the Colts. There was not much the Jets could say this week to ease the pain of their first two games.
“I think for us right now, we need to do less talking and more acting,” Darnold said.
The defense was as bad as the offense last week in the 31-13 loss to the 49ers, but the real pressure is on Gase and Darnold to get this offense going. They have scored three touchdowns this season, and two of them came in garbage time.
A quick start on Sunday would go a long way toward building up some confidence that the Jets are not just everyone’s Homecoming opponent this year.
“Anytime that you can, whether it be score on your first drive or get a three-and-out on your first drive [defensively], or at least just make them punt, that’s always ideal,” Gase said. “You can’t let one drive affect you though for the entire game. That’s part of the NFL, nothing comes easy. You’ve got to battle for every yard, every first down, every stop.”
The Colts are coming off an impressive 28-11 win over the Vikings, a game in which they shut down Kirk Cousins. With the Jets looking so hapless, the Colts could come into this game overconfident and looking past them. But Colts coach Frank Reich said that won’t happen.
“We know what we have to do,” Reich said. “We know it’s early in the year. I don’t know how many teams are 0-2. I’m not looking around the league. I’m looking at us and our next opponent. It’s so small of a sample size. You know in this league you can beat any week if you’re not ready to play. We’re focused on what we need to do.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--LeBron James dominates as Lakers drop Nuggets to reach NBA Finals

ORLANDO , Fla. — LeBron James is going to a 10th NBA Finals — and for the first time in a decade , so are the Los Angeles Lakers .
James punctuated his 27th postseason triple-double with a big fourth quarter , powering the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals in five games .
James finished with 38 points , 16 rebounds and 10 assists to become the fourth player to reach 10 NBA Finals .
It took him two seasons to make it with the Lakers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an injury-plagued first season following eight consecutive trips with Miami and Cleveland .
“ My teammates said bring us home and it was my responsibility to try to make the right plays and do the right things on the floor to help us win ballgames , ” James said during a trophy presentation in mostly empty arena at Disney World , instead of in front of their fans at Staples Center .
The Lakers will face either Miami or Boston in their 32nd NBA Finals appearance , most in league history .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since beating the Celtics in 2010 for the last of their 16 titles .
Anthony Davis added 27 points and will end his first season with Los Angeles by playing in his first NBA Finals .
“ We battled through a lot this year starting with the beginning of the season and we know the job ’ s not done , ” Davis said .
“ It ’ s a great feeling but we ’ ve got four more to win.
” Nikola Jokic and Jerami Grant each scored 20 points for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six times before the Lakers finally put them away .
Jamal Murray added 19 points and eight assists but the star guard struggled with foot pain and lacked his usual explosiveness .
The Nuggets had come back from 3-1 down in the first two rounds before being finally ousted a month since they would have departed the bubble had they lost the first time they faced elimination , in Game 5 against Utah on Aug. 25 .
“ It ’ s not the end goal but to make it as far and surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a good feeling , ” Murray said .
“ So , try to come back next year and try to come back stronger.
” Denver fell far behind one more time but James wouldn ’ t allow another comeback .
Denver coach Michael Malone the difference in experience between his young team and James , who tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for third all-time with his 10 finals appearances .
“ We were playing against a guy who this is routine for him and so we take some solace in that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge to our group is that we ’ ll be back.
” Only Celtics Hall of Famers Bill Russell , with 12 , and Sam Jones with 11 have reached more NBA Finals than James .
The lead was up to 72-56 four minutes into the third with Murray hobbling , but the Nuggets — who were down 15 in the third quarter of Game 5 against Utah and 16 at the same point of Game 5 against the Clippers — put together a comeback fueled largely by Grant .
They came all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Murray ’ s free throws , before Davis made a 3-pointer with a second to go .
James made consecutive baskets while getting fouled early in the fourth , pushing a two-point lead to 95-88 .
When Denver made one last push to cut it to four , James set up Danny Green for a 3-pointer for his 10th assist , then made a jumper himself to extend it to 108-99 .
Murray said he was battling a bruised foot that didn ’ t improve when he changed sneakers .
Nuggets : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBA history to lose 10 games in a single postseason .
The record is 11 , shared by four teams , most recently the 2009 Orlando Magic .
They also became the second team to play at least 19 games in a single playoff and finish with a record below .500 ; they were 9-10 , as were the Washington Bullets in the 1979 postseason .

ORLANDO, Fla. — LeBron James is going to a 10th NBA Finals — and for the first time in a decade, so are the Los Angeles Lakers.
James punctuated his 27th postseason triple-double with a big fourth quarter, powering the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals in five games.
James finished with 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to become the fourth player to reach 10 NBA Finals. It took him two seasons to make it with the Lakers, after falling short of the playoffs in an injury-plagued first season following eight consecutive trips with Miami and Cleveland.
“My teammates said bring us home and it was my responsibility to try to make the right plays and do the right things on the floor to help us win ballgames,” James said during a trophy presentation in mostly empty arena at Disney World, instead of in front of their fans at Staples Center.
The Lakers will face either Miami or Boston in their 32nd NBA Finals appearance, most in league history. They haven’t played for the title since beating the Celtics in 2010 for the last of their 16 titles.
Anthony Davis added 27 points and will end his first season with Los Angeles by playing in his first NBA Finals.
“We battled through a lot this year starting with the beginning of the season and we know the job’s not done,” Davis said. “It’s a great feeling but we’ve got four more to win.”
Nikola Jokic and Jerami Grant each scored 20 points for the Nuggets, who had fought off elimination six times before the Lakers finally put them away. Jamal Murray added 19 points and eight assists but the star guard struggled with foot pain and lacked his usual explosiveness.
The Nuggets had come back from 3-1 down in the first two rounds before being finally ousted a month since they would have departed the bubble had they lost the first time they faced elimination, in Game 5 against Utah on Aug. 25.
“It’s not the end goal but to make it as far and surprise as many people as we did, it’s a good feeling,” Murray said. “So, try to come back next year and try to come back stronger.”
Denver fell far behind one more time but James wouldn’t allow another comeback. Denver coach Michael Malone the difference in experience between his young team and James, who tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for third all-time with his 10 finals appearances.
“We were playing against a guy who this is routine for him and so we take some solace in that,” Malone said, “and my challenge to our group is that we’ll be back.”
Only Celtics Hall of Famers Bill Russell, with 12, and Sam Jones with 11 have reached more NBA Finals than James.
The lead was up to 72-56 four minutes into the third with Murray hobbling, but the Nuggets — who were down 15 in the third quarter of Game 5 against Utah and 16 at the same point of Game 5 against the Clippers — put together a comeback fueled largely by Grant. They came all the way back to tie at 84 on Murray’s free throws, before Davis made a 3-pointer with a second to go.
James made consecutive baskets while getting fouled early in the fourth, pushing a two-point lead to 95-88. When Denver made one last push to cut it to four, James set up Danny Green for a 3-pointer for his 10th assist, then made a jumper himself to extend it to 108-99.
Murray said he was battling a bruised foot that didn’t improve when he changed sneakers.
Nuggets: The Nuggets became the 16th team in NBA history to lose 10 games in a single postseason. The record is 11, shared by four teams, most recently the 2009 Orlando Magic. They also became the second team to play at least 19 games in a single playoff and finish with a record below .500; they were 9-10, as were the Washington Bullets in the 1979 postseason.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Mets’ Dominic Smith fine after crashing into wall, lobbies to keep DH

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WASHINGTON — Dominic Smith was shaken, but not enough to consider an early exit from Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader.
After face-planting the left-field fence in the fifth inning on Andrew Stevenson’s flyball that became a game-tying, inside-the-park homer, Smith insisted he remain on the field.
“There was no way any manager, coach or staff was going to pull me out of that game,” Smith said after the Mets lost 4-3 and 5-3 to the Nationals, noting he passed concussion protocol.
Smith said he is fine physically.
In a season in which he shuffled between left field, first base and designated hitter, Smith is aware it’s possible the DH won’t stick in the National League next year, limiting his options. If the DH is eliminated, Pete Alonso would likely take the majority of playing time at first base, with Smith in left field.
“I haven’t put too much thought into it,” Smith said. “I’m going to go into the offseason and work my butt off like I do every year. I’m going to try to come in, and like I said last year, show them I can play all three outfield spots. Obviously I still have to work on my footspeed and range — it’s a little bit of stretch to do all that — but it’s just one of my goals, to be a complete player and a better player.”
Smith, who owns a team-best .993 OPS, would like to think the DH will remain in the NL. The issue will be resolved by MLB and the Players Association before next season.
“I would love [the DH],” Smith said. “The 14 other National League teams, I am sure those teams would agree. Just to insert another bench guy into the lineup every day, giving 15 more guys an everyday job, and just being able to rotate some guys off, giving them a day off like that and have a DH day, I loved it and felt it kept a lot of us fresh and I don’t see why we shouldn’t adopt it the rest of the time. I hope we keep it and that’s a position that I like.”
Dellin Betances pitched a scoreless fifth inning in Game 2, in his first appearance since returning from the injured list. After missing three-plus weeks with a strained right lat, Betances had his top fastball velocity of the season, hitting 96 mph.
“It’s the best I have been in a couple of years,” said Betances, who holds a player option on returning to the team next season that the Mets can buy out for $3 million.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--‘Brilliant’ Amy Coney Barrett should run for president instead of Biden, Trump says

Judge Amy Coney Barrett is so “ brilliant ” she should run for president instead of Joe Biden , President Trump joked at a campaign rally Saturday night .
A high-spirited Trump couldn ’ t stop singing Barrett ’ s praises hours after announcing he ’ d nominated her to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court .
“ You know , one of her professors said she was the greatest student he ever had , ” Trump told a cheering crowd in Harrisburg , Pa. “ That ’ s pretty good , ” he crowed .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden , wouldn ’ t you say ?
“ She should be running for president !
It ’ s a little better academically , slightly better , ” he added .
Trump boasted of appointing three judges to the highest court , along with hundreds more federal judges to benches across the country .
“ Most important of all , ” he said of Barrett , she will defend your God-given rights and freedoms , ” he told his crowd .
Senate Republicans have the votes to confirm Barrett when hearings on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 .
Democrats are expected to argue that Ginsburg ’ s successor is being rushed into place too soon before the 2020 presidential election , and will likely strive to delay — or even derail — the proceedings .

Judge Amy Coney Barrett is so “brilliant” she should run for president instead of Joe Biden, President Trump joked at a campaign rally Saturday night.
A high-spirited Trump couldn’t stop singing Barrett’s praises hours after announcing he’d nominated her to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court.
“You know, one of her professors said she was the greatest student he ever had,” Trump told a cheering crowd in Harrisburg, Pa.
“That’s pretty good,” he crowed. “That’s a little better than Biden, wouldn’t you say?
“She should be running for president! It’s a little better academically, slightly better,” he added.
Trump boasted of appointing three judges to the highest court, along with hundreds more federal judges to benches across the country.
“Most important of all,” he said of Barrett, she will defend your God-given rights and freedoms,” he told his crowd.
Senate Republicans have the votes to confirm Barrett when hearings on her nomination start during the week of Oct. 12.
Democrats are expected to argue that Ginsburg’s successor is being rushed into place too soon before the 2020 presidential election, and will likely strive to delay — or even derail — the proceedings.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Larry Ellison’s on-off TikTok deal is a three-ring circus

If you work for Larry Fink , he really wants to ...

Software giant Oracle’s on-again, off-again deal to save short-video app TikTok from a White House ban has been called many things in the weeks since it was proposed.
It’s been called “geopolitical” because the deal is now being negotiated at the highest levels of government in China, where its parent company is based; and in DC, where the Trump administration believes the Chinese are stealing user data to spy on us.
Other descriptives include “complex” because of the weird structure of the deal, and “crony capitalism” because Oracle will make a lot of money if this thing goes through, thus benefiting its chairman Larry Ellison, a close friend of President Trump.
I’ve also heard it described as “lifesaving” because parents may be spared the tantrums of countless 12-year-olds if Trump’s threat to shut down TikTok comes true.
Now let me add one of my own: Clown show.
Trump believes the Chinese are taking the user data, presumably from all those 12-year-olds, to spy on us. Why? Well, because the Chinese like to spy, we are told. Parent company ByteDance, like all Chinese companies, must answer to the Chinese Communist Party.
OK, I know it’s certainly possible that the Chinese want to get over on us, but a little evidence might be needed here that their vehicle to infiltrate the country is a dance-video app popular with kids.
And if TikTok is a really bad thing, then it’s hard not to chuckle at this “deal” by Oracle to save it. First off, no significant money is changing hands, at least according to the latest iteration I’ve been briefed on.
Oracle and TikTok’s US venture investors, General Atlantic Partners and Sequoia Capital, created the structure that makes it look like TikTok will largely be owned by US investors. Oracle will manage TikTok in its cloud, a highly lucrative business. If the deal is approved, General Atlantic and Sequoia will cash out when TikTok goes public.
But an app is only as good as the tech underlying it, also known as the algorithm, and that tech will still be owned by ByteDance.
So much for US ownership.
Trump appeared to love the deal after speaking by phone with Ellison about a week ago. He really likes Ellison watching over TikTok because Larry’s a “tremendous guy,” and, of course, one of the president’s few Silicon Valley supporters, along with the dudes who run General Atlantic and Sequoia.
But when it started to leak that the Chinese were really still running the show, Trump reversed himself and said he might not approve the deal after all.
As of this weekend it’s unclear if the deal will go through. AG Bill Barr doesn’t appear to be on board, but Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin does.
On tough decisions like this, the president usually sides with whoever speaks to him last. So Ellison better get on the phone fast, or else a bunch of 12-year-olds are going to have a meltdown. This clown show can’t end fast enough.
‘Black’ mark on Fink as treasury secretary
People who know BlackRock CEO Larry Fink say he yearns to be Joe Biden’s Treasury secretary if the former veep is elected president in November. Because of that, he has been desperately burnishing his progressive bona fides.
That means voicing support for causes like environmentalism and “stakeholder rights,” demanding that corporate boards focus on society instead of just shareholders. As this column reported last week, he also has imposed an office-romance policy designed to root out any possible #MeToo issues among his 16,000 employees, whether real or imagined.
But Fink is given low odds to be the nation’s top money man, Biden insiders tell me. Fink is certainly qualified for the job; he’s a former bond trader, money manager and a longtime Wall Street executive, who started his own asset-management firm and built it into the world’s largest as BlackRock manages more than $7 trillion in assets.
During his 40-plus-year career in finance, he’s also done significant work for the government; BlackRock has served as one of the Federal Reserve’s top financial advisers since the 2008 financial crisis.
The problem for Fink is that he’s got Wall Street on his résumé, which no amount of virtue-signaling can erase. “I love Larry, but why have that fight with the Elizabeth Warren types when there are other good candidates?” said one Biden insider, referring to the powerful and famously anti-Wall Street Massachusetts senator who will certainly raise a stink if Fink is allowed to have his signature on the dollar bill.
Biden isn’t said to be in serious talks on the subject just yet, but his advisers are, and here are the names being floated, according to Bloomberg: Lael Brainard, of the Federal Reserve Board; and Roger Ferguson, formerly of the Fed and currently CEO of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), which isn’t seen as too Wall Streety because it manages money for academics, a key Democratic constituency. And possibly, Fink nemesis Elizabeth Warren, which is maybe why he has indicated that for now he isn’t interested in going to DC.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Man accused of shooting two Louisville cops held on $1 million bail

The man accused of shooting two Louisville cops is being held on $ 1 million bail as civil unrest in the city continues for the 122nd night Saturday .
Larynzo Johnson , 26 , pleaded not guilty Friday to two counts of assault on a police officer and more than a dozen counts of wanton endangerment of an officer , a local CBS affiliate reported .
Johnson allegedly opened fire on a crowd of cops following a Kentucky grand jury decision in the police killing of Taylor , the 26-year-old EMT worker who was fatally shot during a botched raid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot while working crowd control at one of the heated protests that erupted after the grand jury decided not to indict any officers for Taylor ’ s death .
On Saturday evening , roughly 500 demonstrators marched through downtown , the Courier-Journal reported .
The crowd then thinned out as the city ’ s 9 pm .
curfew approached .
Some protesters out after 9 p.m. were filmed running to First Unitarian Church , which has offered its space as a safe haven from police after curfew , as sirens wailed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been arrested for violating curfew Saturday , with roughly 150 demonstrators arrested in the city since the grand jury decision .

The man accused of shooting two Louisville cops is being held on $1 million bail as civil unrest in the city continues for the 122nd night Saturday.
Larynzo Johnson, 26, pleaded not guilty Friday to two counts of assault on a police officer and more than a dozen counts of wanton endangerment of an officer, a local CBS affiliate reported.
Johnson allegedly opened fire on a crowd of cops following a Kentucky grand jury decision in the police killing of Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT worker who was fatally shot during a botched raid at her home.
The officers were shot while working crowd control at one of the heated protests that erupted after the grand jury decided not to indict any officers for Taylor’s death.
On Saturday evening, roughly 500 demonstrators marched through downtown, the Courier-Journal reported. The crowd then thinned out as the city’s 9 pm. curfew approached.
Some protesters out after 9 p.m. were filmed running to First Unitarian Church, which has offered its space as a safe haven from police after curfew, as sirens wailed in the background.
At least four protesters have been arrested for violating curfew Saturday, with roughly 150 demonstrators arrested in the city since the grand jury decision.


newyorkpost--2020-09-26--Giants have their own issues to worry about versus ailing 49ers

Logan Ryan is accustomed to winning , so this losing is ...

Do you believe in this theory? It is not who you play, but when you play them.
If this is true, the Giants have a fighting chance Sunday against the defending NFC champion 49ers.
At full strength, the talent level is a mismatch, but the 49ers are not at full strength. Far from it. If the list of depletions featured only quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who has a high ankle sprain and will be replaced by backup Nick Mullens, it might be more of an annoyance than anything else for a team that comes into MetLife Stadium concerned with more than nasty turf.
In a misleading way, the Giants are healthy, with just two reserve players on their injury report. Misleading, because two key players, Saquon Barkley (out for the season) and Sterling Shepard (out at least three games) are on injured reserve and thus not on the report. The Giants, taking the field without Barkley, cannot be considered healthy in any way, shape or form.
The Giants are not whole. The 49ers are battered. They will be without 10 projected starters or prominent players, five apiece on each side of the ball. It’s a ridiculously long list and represents 40 percent of the team’s salary cap allotment.
On defense, no Nick Bosa — perhaps the defensive equivalent of Barkley to the Giants. No Solomon Thomas. No Dee Ford. No Richard Sherman. No Dre Greenlaw. On offense, no Garoppolo. No Raheem Mostert and no Tevin Coleman in the backfield, part of the injury conveyor belt that caused coach Kyle Shanahan and some of his players to rip the newly laid turf at MetLife Stadium as unsafe. No Tavon Austin or Deebo Samuel at receiver. No George Kittle, the game-changing tight end who hurt his knee in the season opener against the Cardinals.
“Anytime you have injuries, it always affects your guys somewhat, especially when you lose some big names like we did,’’ Shanahan said. “But that doesn’t mean we’re a bad team. We’ve got lots of good people on this team, we had lost a ton of guys last year and were able to persevere and get through it.’’
That is the Niners’ problem. The Giants have enough trouble of their own. They face 14 games without Barkley and understand he cannot be replaced. They signed veteran Devonta Freeman, and in time he might be able to rekindle some of his form from his best days with the Falcons. Or perhaps he might not. For now, Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman (remember him?) will have to carry the load.
To further burden Daniel Jones with extra pressure to produce in the passing game is troublesome, considering the Giants go into Week 3 as the NFL’s lowest-scoring team. Jones needs play-action to be at his best, and that means some semblance of a running game. Without it, the Giants are sunk, no matter how many times Jones wriggles free from pressure and is able to slip the ball out to an alert teammate for a first down.
The Giants played a solid first half against the Steelers and outscored the Bears 13-0 in the second half in Chicago. It adds up to 0-2 and proves the Giants were not yet ready to win.
“I think a team will win when it executes on the field for 60 minutes the way it needs to,’’ first-year coach Joe Judge said. “To kind of sum that up, you can summarize that to say when you’re ready you execute for 60 minutes. But I’m pleased with the improvement I’m seeing from our team. We just need to string it together on the field and let these guys to ahead get some tangible results for the work they’re putting in.’’


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale hospitalized after trying to harm self

President Trump ’ s former campaign manager Brad Parscale was reportedly hospitalized Sunday after threatening to harm himself while armed with guns inside his Florida home .
Parscale ’ s wife called police to their Fort Lauderdale home , telling authorities her husband was suicidal and had firearms , police told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel .
Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Karen Dietrich told the newspaper that Parscale , who was demoted by Trump in mid-July , was taken to the hospital without incident .
“ We went out and it was very short .
We went and got him help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is still a senior advisor on the Trump campaign , was taken by authorities under the state ’ s Baker Act .
The legislation enables police to detain anybody who may harm themselves or others , the report said .
Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh reacted to the development in a Sunday night statement .
“ Brad Parscale is a member of our family and we all love him .
We are ready to support him and his family in any way possible , ” said Murtaugh .
“ The disgusting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have gone too far , and they should be ashamed of themselves for what they ’ ve done to this man and his family .
”

President Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale was hospitalized Sunday after reportedly threatening suicide while armed with guns inside his Florida home.
Parscale’s wife called authorities to their Fort Lauderdale home at about 4 p.m., telling them her husband was threatening to harm himself and had access to several firearms, authorities said.
Fort Lauderdale police said in a statement that Parscale, who was demoted by Trump in mid-July, was the only person home at the time.
Police were able to talk Parscale into safely coming out.
“Officers made contact with the male, developed a rapport, and safely negotiated for him to exit the home,” the Fort Lauderdale Police Department said in a statement.
Parscale, 44, who is still a senior adviser on the Trump campaign, was taken to a hospital.
He was removed by authorities under the state’s Baker Act. The legislation enables police to detain anybody who may harm themselves or others.
Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh reacted to the development in a Sunday night statement.
“Brad Parscale is a member of our family and we all love him. We are ready to support him and his family in any way possible,” said Murtaugh.
“The disgusting, personal attacks from Democrats and disgruntled RINOs have gone too far, and they should be ashamed of themselves for what they’ve done to this man and his family.”
Parscale was replaced as campaign manager by Bill Stepien.
In the months leading up to the shakeup, Parscale was described by campaign insiders as being checked out, leaving more work for his staffers.
He was removed as campaign manager shortly after Trump’s much-hyped but poorly attended June rally in Tulsa, Okla., that signaled the president’s return to the campaign trail amid the coronavirus pandemic.


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Mets ruined their improbable playoff scenario

WASHINGTON — Out with the old , in with the Cohen ... .

WASHINGTON — All the scenarios the Mets needed to happen for them to sneak into the postseason occurred over the weekend, except one: They didn’t win their own games.
The Phillies, Giants and Brewers all cratered in a true race to the bottom for the NL’s final wild-card spot. Three victories over two days at Nationals Park would have put the Mets in the playoffs. Instead, they lost all three.
Sunday’s indignation was a 15-5 pummeling by the Nationals that locked up a tie for last place in the NL East for the Mets (26-34).
“Everyone is a little emotional in there and they are talking about the outcomes of the games that would have impacted what we would have done here,” manager Luis Rojas said. “They are emotional about saying goodbye to each other.”
After a mostly successful transition to the rotation, Seth Lugo’s final start was a dud. The right-hander lasted only 1 ¹/₃ innings and allowed six earned runs on five hits and two walks.
“I came out of the game, I was very upset,” Lugo said. “I still cared about this game and end on a good note and beat these guys.”
The Nationals led 12-0 after only three innings. After Brad Brach walked the bases loaded in the third without recording an out, Trea Turner smashed a grand slam against Steven Matz. Yan Gomes also homered against Matz, who finished his brutal season with a 9.68 ERA.
Pete Alonso homered twice for the Mets to finish the season with 16.
The last-place finish was the 14th in franchise history and the first since 2003. It marked the third time in four years the Mets have finished fourth or lower in the NL East.
Tomas Nido, in an Instagram post, confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19 this season. The Mets’ backup catcher was placed on the injured list in August and never returned to the active roster. Robinson Chirinos was acquired at the trade deadline to give the Mets an experienced backup behind Wilson Ramos.
“Unfortunately my season was cut short after getting COVID and other related complications while trying to come back,” Nido wrote.
He noted that his 2020 was filled with “a lot of ups and downs.”
In his comments to the team after it was eliminated from postseason contention, Rojas said he thanked the players for their professionalism during the pandemic.
“We were really good with the protocol,” Rojas said. “It was tough, It was different. It was tough to have fun and we did and to bring the game of baseball back to the fans, to bring the game of baseball back to us, all we had to do, it doesn’t feel like 60 games. It feels a little longer than that, and I had that conversation with the guys about how long it feels because we had to go through a lot to get it done.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor reveal sex of first child

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) A post shared by Brittany Cartwright💋 ( @ brittany ) on Sep 27 , 2020 at 5:32pm PDT Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor have a baby boy on the way .
The “ Vanderpump Rules ” stars — who tied the knot in front of Bravo cameras in June 2019 — revealed the happy news on Sunday .
“ It ’ s a BOY !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 31 , captioned a series of snaps from a reveal party .
Taylor , 41 , posted video from the party as well .
The reality stars announced earlier this week that they were expecting their first child .
Cartwright and Taylor had been vocal on the show , which is not currently airing , about wanting to start a family .
Their little one will be the newest to join the “ Vanderpump Rules ” baby club .
Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark are expecting a baby girl in January and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awaiting the arrival of their daughter .
Time to get the cameras rolling !

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Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor have a baby boy on the way.
The “Vanderpump Rules” stars — who tied the knot in front of Bravo cameras in June 2019 — revealed the happy news on Sunday.
“It’s a BOY!!!! 💙💙💙💙,” Cartwright, 31, captioned a series of snaps from a reveal party. Taylor, 41, posted video from the party as well.
Cartwright is due in April 2021.
The reality stars announced earlier this week that they were expecting their first child.
Cartwright and Taylor had been vocal on the show, which is not currently airing, about wanting to start a family.
Their little one will be the newest to join the “Vanderpump Rules” baby club.
Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark are expecting a baby girl in January and Lala Kent and Randall Emmett are also awaiting the arrival of their daughter.
Time to get the cameras rolling!


newyorkpost--2020-09-27--Trump says Giuliani, Chris Christie helping him with debate prep

President Trump on Sunday said he is prepping for Tuesday night ’ s presidential debate with the help of his @ @ @ @ @ , and former New Jersey Gov .
Chris Christie .
“ We ’ re doing @ @ @ @ @ about debate prep during a White House press briefing .
“ These two gentlemen have @ @ @ @ @ president continued , signaling to Giuliani and Christie , who were in attendance .
The @ @ @ @ @ , both men act as his Democratic opponent , former Vice President Joe Biden .
@ @ @ @ @ debate helpers are “ about five times smarter than ” Biden .
Tuesday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the first of three between Trump and Biden .
It will be moderated by Fox @ @ @ @ @

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President Trump on Sunday said he is prepping for Tuesday night’s presidential debate with the help of his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
“We’re doing it,” Trump said about debate prep during a White House press briefing.
“These two gentlemen have been helping,” the president continued, signaling to Giuliani and Christie, who were in attendance.
The president said during the preparations, both men act as his Democratic opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Trump also claimed his two debate helpers are “about five times smarter than” Biden.
Tuesday’s presidential debate in Cleveland is the first of three between Trump and Biden. It will be moderated by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace.