newyorkpost--2020-11-21--Airbnb exec resigned over concerns company shared too much data with China

The former chief trust officer of Airbnb was so concerned about how much user data the internet behemoth was sharing with China , he resigned from his post last year after just six months on the job .
Sean Joyce , Airbnb ’ s former chief trust officer — also a former deputy director with the FBI — reportedly resigned last year over concerns about how much user data the company was sharing with China .
Joyce was hired as the company ’ s first chief trust officer in May of 2019 to help protect users ’ safety on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his executive position after just six months on the job “ over concerns about how the massive rental platform shares data on millions of its users with Chinese authorities , ” sources told The Wall Street Journal .
“ Joyce grew alarmed during his tenure that the company wasn ’ t being fully transparent about the data it shares with the ruling Chinese Communist Party government , including for Americans traveling in the country , ” sources said , according to the paper .
“ He also was concerned about what he viewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more expansive data requests from China.
” Airbnb , which filed to go public this week and , in that filing , admitted its “ ability to continue doing business in China is a risk factor for its brand and profitability , ” claims it has always been transparent about its information sharing with Chinese authorities .
However , Joyce felt most people didn ’ t know how much data was being shared which included , according the WSJ , “ phone numbers , email addresses and messages between users and the company.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ transparent with our community , and clearly disclose our data policies to all of our hosts and guests by displaying a clear message to users when they are on the platform and through multiple other notifications , ” Nick Papas , a spokesman for Airbnb , told the paper .
When reached for comment , Joyce told the WSJ “ he had a ‘ difference in values ’ with Airbnb ” and declined any further comment .
According to the paper , Chinese officials asked for more data in the summer of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” which would alert them to when someone first books a property .
This alarmed Joyce , who “ worried such data-sharing would enable Chinese government surveillance and put members of minority ethnic groups such as repressed Muslim-majority Uighurs at risk.
” Joyce raised the alarm with Chief Executive Brian Chesky and co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk , who leads Airbnb ’ s China unit , to which Blecharczyk reportedly said , “ We ’ re not here to promote American values ” — prompting Joyce to resign .

The former chief trust officer of Airbnb was so concerned about how much user data the internet behemoth was sharing with China, he resigned from his post last year after just six months on the job.
Sean Joyce, Airbnb’s former chief trust officer — also a former deputy director with the FBI — reportedly resigned last year over concerns about how much user data the company was sharing with China.
Joyce was hired as the company’s first chief trust officer in May of 2019 to help protect users’ safety on the platform — but he abruptly resigned from his executive position after just six months on the job “over concerns about how the massive rental platform shares data on millions of its users with Chinese authorities,” sources told The Wall Street Journal.
“Joyce grew alarmed during his tenure that the company wasn’t being fully transparent about the data it shares with the ruling Chinese Communist Party government, including for Americans traveling in the country,” sources said, according to the paper. “He also was concerned about what he viewed as Airbnb’s willingness to consider more expansive data requests from China.”
Airbnb, which filed to go public this week and, in that filing, admitted its “ability to continue doing business in China is a risk factor for its brand and profitability,” claims it has always been transparent about its information sharing with Chinese authorities.
However, Joyce felt most people didn’t know how much data was being shared which included, according the WSJ, “phone numbers, email addresses and messages between users and the company.”
“We are committed to being transparent with our community, and clearly disclose our data policies to all of our hosts and guests by displaying a clear message to users when they are on the platform and through multiple other notifications,” Nick Papas, a spokesman for Airbnb, told the paper.
When reached for comment, Joyce told the WSJ “he had a ‘difference in values’ with Airbnb” and declined any further comment.
According to the paper, Chinese officials asked for more data in the summer of last year — specifically requesting “real-time data” which would alert them to when someone first books a property. This alarmed Joyce, who “worried such data-sharing would enable Chinese government surveillance and put members of minority ethnic groups such as repressed Muslim-majority Uighurs at risk.”
Joyce raised the alarm with Chief Executive Brian Chesky and co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, who leads Airbnb’s China unit, to which Blecharczyk reportedly said, “We’re not here to promote American values” — prompting Joyce to resign.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Jaguars vs. Steelers prediction, line: Unbeaten Pittsburgh won’t cover

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 .
Gardner Minshew isn ’ t ready to return for Jacksonville — which is fine with us , because Jake Luton has been good enough to cover for us here last week in a loss to the Packers and two weeks in a row at VSiN.com .
If this line goes back to 10 , know that double-digit underdogs are 7-4-1 ATS this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steelers are fully capable of blowing out the Jags as they did the Bengals last week , but that was just their second win all season of more than 10 points , so I ’ ll take the big head start .
OK , which Jets team is going to show up on this trip to the Left Coast ?
The one that was blown out in Kansas City , or the one that lost just 30-27 to the Patriots the last time we saw them , on Monday night in Week 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go with the latter , as Joe Flacco played better than expected and should keep the Jets in this game .
Besides , as much as Justin Herbert has impressed in his rookie season , the 2-7 Chargers shouldn ’ t be favored by more than a touchdown .

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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (+9) over Pittsburgh Steelers
Gardner Minshew isn’t ready to return for Jacksonville — which is fine with us, because Jake Luton has been good enough to cover for us here last week in a loss to the Packers and two weeks in a row at VSiN.com. If this line goes back to 10, know that double-digit underdogs are 7-4-1 ATS this season with four straight covers. The Steelers are fully capable of blowing out the Jags as they did the Bengals last week, but that was just their second win all season of more than 10 points, so I’ll take the big head start.
New York Jets (+8.5) over LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
OK, which Jets team is going to show up on this trip to the Left Coast? The one that was blown out in Kansas City, or the one that lost just 30-27 to the Patriots the last time we saw them, on Monday night in Week 9 before their bye? I’ll go with the latter, as Joe Flacco played better than expected and should keep the Jets in this game. Besides, as much as Justin Herbert has impressed in his rookie season, the 2-7 Chargers shouldn’t be favored by more than a touchdown.
Last week: 1-1, Jaguars (W), Panthers (L).
2020 season: 9-10-1.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Get early Black Friday savings on this Microsoft Excel training

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newyorkpost--2020-11-22--NFL picks for Week 11: Jets will keep it close against shaky Chargers

The Jets are coming off of their bye week and heading cross-country to take on the banana-peel Chargers .
The bye week is an interesting part of this handicap .
Often for a team with a terrible record , a late bye serves as a bridge to quitting on the remainder of the season .
If the team is tanking for the No .
1-overall pick , then the finish line is coming into sight .
I don ’ t think the Jets are tanking , and they sent a good message by benching then cutting CB Pierre Desir after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Byrd on a 31-yard pass play .
They will turn to the likes of Bryce Hall , Corey Ballentine and Arthur Maulet .
That collection could have a rough go of it against Justin Herbert , Mike Williams , Keenan Allen and Hunter Henry , but at least they want to be out there .
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams can work with players who try .
Joe Flacco made good use of a finally healthy receiving corps in a 30-27 loss to the Patriots .
He had a 50-yard , over-the-top touchdown pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the throws of the year for Jamison Crowder ’ s touchdown .
Denzel Mims , Ryan Griffin , La ’ Mical Perine and Braxton Berrios all had receptions of 10 yards or more .
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The Chargers have awesome uniforms and look great at times .
But after a win in Cincinnati to open the season , a team doctor punctured Tyrod Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their season has gone to hell .
Every week , they play close games and usually lose in excruciating fashion .
The Browns ’ offense , now without Odell Beckham Jr. , has taken a big step back , scoring seven , six and 10 points within their past four games .
The Eagles are the healthiest they ’ ve been , and I still have ( some ) confidence in Doug Pederson and Carson Wentz .
Sean Payton did fine last year with Teddy Bridgewater when Drew Brees went down , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was smart for him to name Taysom Hill the starter .
That statement has no bearing on what Hill or Jameis Winston actually will do in the game , but it gives Atlanta a lot more to think about .
Like the ‘ dog here because the Falcons have won and covered three of their past four , are coming in rested off a bye , and had a 26-9 win in their 2019 visit to the ( then-jam-packed ) Superdome .
Alex Smith has been excellent for the WFT in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured Kyle Allen , leading to big comeback bids that became three-point losses .
Joe Burrow has led the Bengals to a 6-3 ATS mark but has a gimpy ankle .
Tough call .
The line opened at Panthers -3 , but has been bet to half of that over angst about Teddy Bridgewater ’ s knee injury .
Christian McCaffrey is already out .
Never can fully trust the Lions , but Matthew Stafford ’ s offense has been putting up points .
Despite heavy public backing of the undefeated Steelers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , through 9.5 , all the way to 9 , signaling there ’ s sharp money on the home team .
The Jags have averaged 24.6 points per game over their past three , so they have the firepower to possibly squeeze through the back door .
For Pittsburgh , the goal is 10-0 , not win by 10 .
There ’ s something wrong with this Ravens offense , which managed just 17 points in consecutive games ( there was a defensive TD versus the Colts two weeks ago ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The rugged Titans played last Thursday , while the Ravens had the Sunday-nighter .
As the season progresses , receivers such as Damiere Byrd and Jakobi Meyers are becoming more than “ no-names ” for the Patriots .
Houston is considering hiring interim Romeo Crennel as the full-time coach , but this is still a team that has covered just two spreads all season , and one was last week ’ s gift from Nick Chubb .
The Dolphins have won and covered five games in a row , the past three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sunday ’ s forecast in Denver is low 50s and dry with light winds .
Since their no-TDs-allowed win at New England , the Broncos have given up 43 , 30 , 34 and 37 points .
Not sure I understand the steam move that flipped the Colts from slight underdogs to nearly a field-goal favorite , but you can be sure sharp money was responsible for that .
The Colts do have a bit of extra rest after a Thursday game , but I feel as if the Pack is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game in which pro money has moved the line , dropping it from 8.5 .
The Vikings are rolling , but there ’ s a big discrepancy in terms of rest .
The Cowboys are off a bye while the Vikings won a tough divisional game Monday night .
Andy Dalton was unsuccessful before his injury , but has to be better than what had replaced him .
Sharps had this line moving in the direction of the Raiders , who handed Kansas City its only loss of the season .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raiders ’ COVID-19 uncertainty .
The Chiefs have covered 15 of their past 18 games , have in-season revenge and are off a bye .
A move from 3.5 to 4 signals sharp bettors weren ’ t sold on the Rams , even with the “ hook.
” But there ’ s a season-long trend that backs them : Underdogs were 20-11 ATS in prime-time games in 2020 heading into Thursday night .
Can ’ t go against K.C .
on Sunday night , but like that angle here .
Best bets : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the week : Patriots ( Locks 3-6-1 in 2020 ) .
Last week : 4-9-1 overall , 1-1-1 Best Bets .
Thursday : Cardinals ( L ) .

The Jets are coming off of their bye week and heading cross-country to take on the banana-peel Chargers.
The bye week is an interesting part of this handicap. Often for a team with a terrible record, a late bye serves as a bridge to quitting on the remainder of the season. If the team is tanking for the No. 1-overall pick, then the finish line is coming into sight.
I don’t think the Jets are tanking, and they sent a good message by benching then cutting CB Pierre Desir after he loafed after Patriots wide receiver Damiere Byrd on a 31-yard pass play.
They will turn to the likes of Bryce Hall, Corey Ballentine and Arthur Maulet. That collection could have a rough go of it against Justin Herbert, Mike Williams, Keenan Allen and Hunter Henry, but at least they want to be out there. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams can work with players who try.
Joe Flacco made good use of a finally healthy receiving corps in a 30-27 loss to the Patriots. He had a 50-yard, over-the-top touchdown pass to Breshad Perriman and made one of the throws of the year for Jamison Crowder’s touchdown. Denzel Mims, Ryan Griffin, La’Mical Perine and Braxton Berrios all had receptions of 10 yards or more.
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The Chargers have awesome uniforms and look great at times. But after a win in Cincinnati to open the season, a team doctor punctured Tyrod Taylor’s lung before Game 2 and their season has gone to hell. Every week, they play close games and usually lose in excruciating fashion.
The pick: Jets, +8.5.
Philadelphia Eagles (+3.5) over CLEVELAND BROWNS
The Browns’ offense, now without Odell Beckham Jr., has taken a big step back, scoring seven, six and 10 points within their past four games. The Eagles are the healthiest they’ve been, and I still have (some) confidence in Doug Pederson and Carson Wentz.
Atlanta Falcons (+5) over NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Sean Payton did fine last year with Teddy Bridgewater when Drew Brees went down, and he should be in good hands now. It was smart for him to name Taysom Hill the starter. That statement has no bearing on what Hill or Jameis Winston actually will do in the game, but it gives Atlanta a lot more to think about. Like the ‘dog here because the Falcons have won and covered three of their past four, are coming in rested off a bye, and had a 26-9 win in their 2019 visit to the (then-jam-packed) Superdome.
WASHINGTON (-1.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
Alex Smith has been excellent for the WFT in six quarters since taking over for the injured Kyle Allen, leading to big comeback bids that became three-point losses. Joe Burrow has led the Bengals to a 6-3 ATS mark but has a gimpy ankle. Tough call.
Detroit Lions (+1.5) over CAROLINA PANTHERS
The line opened at Panthers -3, but has been bet to half of that over angst about Teddy Bridgewater’s knee injury. Christian McCaffrey is already out. Never can fully trust the Lions, but Matthew Stafford’s offense has been putting up points.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (+9) over Pittsburgh Steelers
Despite heavy public backing of the undefeated Steelers, the line has come down from 10, through 9.5, all the way to 9, signaling there’s sharp money on the home team. The Jags have averaged 24.6 points per game over their past three, so they have the firepower to possibly squeeze through the back door. For Pittsburgh, the goal is 10-0, not win by 10.
Tennessee Titans (+6) over BALTIMORE RAVENS
There’s something wrong with this Ravens offense, which managed just 17 points in consecutive games (there was a defensive TD versus the Colts two weeks ago). The difference in rest could be a factor. The rugged Titans played last Thursday, while the Ravens had the Sunday-nighter.
New England Patriots (-1.5) over HOUSTON TEXANS
As the season progresses, receivers such as Damiere Byrd and Jakobi Meyers are becoming more than “no-names” for the Patriots. Houston is considering hiring interim Romeo Crennel as the full-time coach, but this is still a team that has covered just two spreads all season, and one was last week’s gift from Nick Chubb.
Miami Dolphins (-3.5) over DENVER BRONCOS
The Dolphins have won and covered five games in a row, the past three with Tua Tagovailoa. Just his luck, Sunday’s forecast in Denver is low 50s and dry with light winds. Since their no-TDs-allowed win at New England, the Broncos have given up 43, 30, 34 and 37 points.
Green Bay Packers (+2) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Not sure I understand the steam move that flipped the Colts from slight underdogs to nearly a field-goal favorite, but you can be sure sharp money was responsible for that. The Colts do have a bit of extra rest after a Thursday game, but I feel as if the Pack is the better team, getting points.
Dallas Cowboys (+7) over MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Another game in which pro money has moved the line, dropping it from 8.5. The Vikings are rolling, but there’s a big discrepancy in terms of rest. The Cowboys are off a bye while the Vikings won a tough divisional game Monday night. Andy Dalton was unsuccessful before his injury, but has to be better than what had replaced him.
Kansas City Chiefs (-8) over LOS ANGELES RAIDERS
Sharps had this line moving in the direction of the Raiders, who handed Kansas City its only loss of the season. But the number went the other way on the Raiders’ COVID-19 uncertainty. The Chiefs have covered 15 of their past 18 games, have in-season revenge and are off a bye.
Monday Night Football
Los Angeles Rams (+4) over TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
A move from 3.5 to 4 signals sharp bettors weren’t sold on the Rams, even with the “hook.” But there’s a season-long trend that backs them: Underdogs were 20-11 ATS in prime-time games in 2020 heading into Thursday night. Can’t go against K.C. on Sunday night, but like that angle here.
Best bets: Patriots, Eagles, Titans.
Lock of the week: Patriots (Locks 3-6-1 in 2020).
Last week: 4-9-1 overall, 1-1-1 Best Bets.
Thursday: Cardinals (L).


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Jets vs. Chargers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

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Costello’s Call
The Jets played better and nearly beat the Patriots two weeks ago, but the Chargers offense is clicking and rookie Justin Herbert is going to carve up a weak Jets secondary. The Jets will fall to 0-10 and move one step closer to a winless season.
Chargers 33, Jets 14
Marquee matchup
Chargers QB Justin Herbert vs. Jets secondary
Herbert has gotten off to a great start as a rookie, leading the No. 4 offense in the NFL. He has thrown multiple touchdown passes in six straight games, a rookie record. He has 19 touchdowns and just six interceptions this season. The only thing he has not done is win. The Chargers have only won one of his eight starts.
Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is going to have a challenge slowing Herbert down. The Jets have a very inexperienced secondary outside of safety Marcus Maye. Ashtyn Davis will be making his third start at safety and fellow rookie Bryce Hall is expected to make his first start at cornerback. Lamar Jackson is expected to start on the other side after the team placed Bless Austin on IR on Saturday with a neck injury.
Blitzing won’t faze Herbert either. He has a 124.2 rating against the blitz this season.
“[He’s] doing a good job of using the guys around him, giving those guys legit 50-50 balls that they’re coming down with quite a bit,” Jets coach Adam Gase said of Herbert. “Doing a good job not turning the ball over, really using their system to his advantage.”
Four Downs
Hunting for Herndon: Remember the preseason talk about this being a potential monster year for tight end Chris Herndon? That could not have been more far off. Herndon has been missing in action for most of the season. He has just 14 catches for 101 yards. In the past four games, he has just one catch, and he ended up fumbling the ball after that catch in Kansas City. Herndon’s last touchdown came nearly two years ago — Dec. 23, 2018, against the Packers.
Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains stuck up for Herndon this week, saying he has done a good job blocking.
“I know that everyone wants to judge somebody based on the receptions and their stat total, but Chris can’t be held accountable for that,” Loggains said. “Chris is doing the job that we asked him to do, and he’s doing it really well. … We asked him to block people that a lot of tight end can’t block. We do think he’s a good pass receiver as well, we just haven’t asked him to be in that role right now.”
Bolts Blues: The Chargers have found new and creative ways to lose games this year. All seven of their losses have been one-score games. That is timed for the most in a team’s first nine games, per Elias Sports Bureau. It ties them with the 2015 Ravens, 1983 Buccaneers and the 1944 Brooklyn Tigers.
Los Angeles is currently in a three-game losing streak. The 0-9 Jets have been a cure all for losing streaks this season. The Chargers will be the latest to hope they can end their skid against the Jets.
“Together we have to figure out ways to finish games,” Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said. “We’ve been up a lot this year, two and three scores at times, and haven’t put games away. It’s not one phase. It’s all three phases. As a unit, we have to figure that out.”
History making: The Jets are setting all kinds of franchise records you do not want to set. Their nine-game losing streak is the second-longest in franchise history and the longest within one season. They lost 12 straight games over the span of two seasons in 1995-96. Their loss to the Patriots also ensured a fifth straight losing season, something that has never happened before in franchise history.
Everyone can safely assume the Jets are going to miss the playoffs, but it can become official with a loss today and a few other results around the league. That would stretch the team’s playoff drought to 10 seasons, the second-longest in franchise history. The team missed the playoffs in 11 straight seasons from 1970-80.
I love L.A.: The Jets will play their first game in Los Angeles in nearly 30 years. The team last played in the City of Angels on Oct. 10, 1993, a 24-20 loss to the Raiders. The Jets blew a 17-point lead that day. The Raiders and Rams moved out of Los Angeles after the 1994 season. The Rams returned in 2016 and the Chargers moved there in 2017, but the Jets have not faced either team there yet. The Jets won’t wait long to make their next visit. They face the Rams in Los Angeles in four weeks.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Eagles’ poor coaching could give Giants edge in NFC East race

The Eagles did not exactly make a strong impression in their two games this season with the Giants .
The coaching staff that won a Super Bowl after the 2017 season sure looks a bit ratty .
Throwing at James Bradberry , far and away the Giants ’ best corner , on a key third down early in the game ?
Not smart .
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson sounds as if he has lost his mojo as his team was lousy coming out of its bye week .
“ There ’ s things that go on that as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with , and a lot of them could be practice-related or off-the-field issues and different things , and even in my own preparation , ’ ’ Pederson said .
Worst of all was the 34-yard touchdown run by Daniel Jones on the same play Jones ran for 80 yards on the Eagles three weeks earlier .
“ First game it was a little bit of a surprise , ’ ’ Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said .
“ They ran out of a formation we hadn ’ t seen before , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran out of the exact same formation , and we fit it wrong .
The guy that ’ s supposed to be there for the quarterback wasn ’ t there .
Nobody else got off any blocks and he made us pay with a touchdown.
’ ’ If coaching determines who wins the NFC East , the Giants are in good shape .

The Eagles did not exactly make a strong impression in their two games this season with the Giants. The coaching staff that won a Super Bowl after the 2017 season sure looks a bit ratty.
Throwing at James Bradberry, far and away the Giants’ best corner, on a key third down early in the game? Not smart. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson sounds as if he has lost his mojo as his team was lousy coming out of its bye week.
“There’s things that go on that as a head coach, you have to deal with, and a lot of them could be practice-related or off-the-field issues and different things, and even in my own preparation,’’ Pederson said.
Worst of all was the 34-yard touchdown run by Daniel Jones on the same play Jones ran for 80 yards on the Eagles three weeks earlier.
“First game it was a little bit of a surprise,’’ Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said. “They ran out of a formation we hadn’t seen before, but it was embarrassing in this game because they ran out of the exact same formation, and we fit it wrong. The guy that’s supposed to be there for the quarterback wasn’t there. Nobody else got off any blocks and he made us pay with a touchdown.’’
If coaching determines who wins the NFC East, the Giants are in good shape.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Mets could use Robinson Cano savings on Michael Conforto

The initial reaction to Robinson Cano being suspended for the entire 2021 season for a failed drug test was the Mets had a little more than $ 20 million extra to spend on free agents .
DJ LeMahieu ’ s name immediately was linked to Queens and provided fodder for a delicious bidding war between the Mets and Yankees .
That might not formulate , since the Yankees remain the betting favorite to retain their most complete player and reigning MLB batting champion .
However , that doesn ’ t mean neophyte owner Steve Cohen stuffs the Cano savings into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had his free-agent budget set before Cano was suspended for a second time in what was shaping up as a Hall of Fame career .
In addition to LeMahieu , the top rung of the free-agent ladder includes right-hander Trevor Bauer , catcher J.T .
Realmuto and outfielder George Springer .
Cohen is a good choice to get at least one of them .
So , could Cohen use some of the Cano bonus to engage outfielder Michael Conforto and agent Scott Boras in talks for a multiyear deal ?
Conforto is eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When the Wilpons owned the Mets and Brodie Van Wagenen was the GM , they discussed the issue internally , but it never gained traction .
Now , Sandy Alderson is the Mets ’ president , and as the Mets ’ GM in 2014 , he used the 10th pick in the draft to take Conforto , so there is a history .
While Boras has a history of advising clients to enter free agency , Conforto ’ s 2020 season could lead the Mets make an offer that satisfies the left-handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 1 .
Conforto finished seventh among NL hitters with a .322 average and sixth with a .412 on-base percentage in 2020 , when he earned $ 8 million and played in 54 games .

The initial reaction to Robinson Cano being suspended for the entire 2021 season for a failed drug test was the Mets had a little more than $20 million extra to spend on free agents.
DJ LeMahieu’s name immediately was linked to Queens and provided fodder for a delicious bidding war between the Mets and Yankees. That might not formulate, since the Yankees remain the betting favorite to retain their most complete player and reigning MLB batting champion.
However, that doesn’t mean neophyte owner Steve Cohen stuffs the Cano savings into his car ashtray. Cohen likely already had his free-agent budget set before Cano was suspended for a second time in what was shaping up as a Hall of Fame career.
In addition to LeMahieu, the top rung of the free-agent ladder includes right-hander Trevor Bauer, catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder George Springer. Cohen is a good choice to get at least one of them.
So, could Cohen use some of the Cano bonus to engage outfielder Michael Conforto and agent Scott Boras in talks for a multiyear deal? Conforto is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.
When the Wilpons owned the Mets and Brodie Van Wagenen was the GM, they discussed the issue internally, but it never gained traction.
Now, Sandy Alderson is the Mets’ president, and as the Mets’ GM in 2014, he used the 10th pick in the draft to take Conforto, so there is a history.
While Boras has a history of advising clients to enter free agency, Conforto’s 2020 season could lead the Mets make an offer that satisfies the left-handed hitter, who will be 28 on March 1.
Conforto finished seventh among NL hitters with a .322 average and sixth with a .412 on-base percentage in 2020, when he earned $8 million and played in 54 games.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--NFL Week 11 predictions: Healthier Eagles the pick vs. Browns

If it is indeed Taysom Hill who trots into the ...

Home team in Caps
Eagles (+3.5) over BROWNS: Philadelphia has gotten healthier in key skill positions than it has been in a while — with the return of Zack Ertz, Miles Sanders and Alshon Jeffery — so it should be smartly positioned to stage rebound against a Browns defense that has been flattered by Cleveland’s markedly windy conditions in recent weeks.
Jets (+8.5) over CHARGERS: This is more an anti-Bolts play than anything else, given the Chargers’ sustained seasonal pattern of playing to the level of their competition. With a representative clan of receivers on the field, Joe Flacco remains capable of showing to better advantage.
Falcons (+5) over SAINTS: The hosts are making a near-term quarterback move to Taysom Hill in this spot, over Jameis Winston. Given Atlanta’s improved play over and above their underperforming September, won’t be at all surprised at a close call in the latest edition of this spirited rivalry.
Lions (+1.5) over PANTHERS: Teddy Bridgewater is likely out at quarterback for Carolina, and the status of Matthew Stafford’s throwing thumb is an open question, but expect the Lions’ ground game to represent this week, and broad overall performance improvement out of Detroit has been encouraging,
Patriots (-2.5) over TEXANS: Compelled to take the established class, even as tangible road faves, against a Texans squad led by Deshaun Watson. Watson has failed to rise to last year’s standards, and we’re reluctant to bet on a near-term reversal against Bill Belichick.
JAGUARS (+9) over Steelers: The market has adjusted against us, but still compelled to lean toward this sly dog, given Pittsburgh’s habit of underperforming in recent decades against foes they know they can handle. Young quarterback Jake Luton has performed adequately for the home side. Not eager to endorse either side, at market.
Bengals (+1.5) over WASHINGTON: We respect Alex Smith, but given the Washington talent pool, going to look toward the Bengals plus anything against this host and its underperforming running game. Cincinnati rookie Joe Burrow has impressed us markedly and has earned our confidence.
Titans (+6) over RAVENS: Baltimore showed us plenty in its second half against the Colts two weeks ago, but in this league, will look for Tennessee to exert maximum effort in their quest to remain in the thick of the AFC postseason scramble. Maintain highest respect for visitor’s coaching staff.
Packers (+2) over COLTS: The Packers are in comfy shape within the NFC North and boast an easier schedule in terms of attaining the best record within the conference vs. the Saints. What’s more, we’ll take Aaron Rodgers in his current form over Philip Rivers.
Miami (-3.5) over DENVER: Temperature forecasts in the upper 40s for this are good news for the invaders. The Dolphins have been a midseason revelation behind Tua Tagovailoa, with the defense supplying the signal-caller with field position and support since their sluggish start. Drew Lock needs to pick it up for the Broncos.
COWBOYS (+7) over Vikings: Not thrilled about Andy Dalton’s form leading the ’Boys since his activation, but off his recovery from a concussion and COVID-19 issues, expect he’ll start (per coach Mike McCarthy), and can envision his side hanging tough against a Minnesota team we deem overrated.
Chiefs (-8) over RAIDERS: Traditional rival Las Vegas was armed and ready at Arrowhead in the first meeting and hung up 40 in stunning upset as a double-digit dog. That is K.C.’s lone loss, and expect well-endowed defending champs to get their pound of flesh.
Monday
Rams (+4) over BUCCANEERS: The visitors have endured their share of time-zone travel — having gone to Buffalo, Philly, D.C and Miami before this. L.A. is the real thing, with a more-than-respectable pass defense and a diversified offense — including a legitimate air game triggered by Jared Goff. They have Tom Brady to beat, but we’re not willing to pay for the brand name, here.
Last week: 4-8-1
Season: 66-66-6


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Jets fans beware: Chargers could ruin Trevor Lawrence dreams

The Jets offense showed signs of life two weeks ago ...

You … you with the bag over your head. … Everyone knows who you are … You’re a Jets fan, and you’re nervous, you’re wracked with anxiety, there’s a pit in your stomach.
It isn’t because you have a sinking feeling that your Jets will fall to 0-10.
It’s the possibility of your boys pulling off an any-given-Sunday upset of the Chargers.
It’s a real possibility.
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn has relayed the same message to his team that will be holding you hostage for three nerve-wracking hours on Sunday:
Beware of dog.
On the Yellow Brick Road to 0-16 and Trevor Lawrence (or 1-15 and Justin Fields), this is the largest pothole.
The Chargers don’t know how to lose as well as the Jets do, but make no mistake, they do know how to lose. They are 2-7, and five defeats have been by five points or less.
What ought to concern the Jets fan is the fight the unlovable losers displayed against the Patriots.
You may want them to go 0-16, but they don’t want to live the rest of their lives with the ignominy of 0-16.
Any team that loses its first nine games of the season has nothing to lose, nothing to fear but fear itself.
Any team that plays the team that has lost its first nine games of the season has everything to lose, and everything to fear including fear itself.
What undoubtedly is worrisome to the Jets fan is whether the bye week coming when it did will bring all this Jets momentum to a screeching halt.
Then there is the matter of Joe Flacco — who sure looked like Joe Cool again for much of the Patriots game — launching missiles to the triumvirate of Breshad Perriman, Denzel Mims and Jamison Crowder into a Chargers secondary that has intercepted just three passes and surrendered 18 touchdowns. Maybe they can all stay healthy in time for a progressing Sam Darnold (shoulder) to return next week against Tua Tagovailoa, but first things first.
The Jets fan will be counting heavily on a vengeful Kalen Ballage and a decimated secondary that figures be at the mercy of rookie phenom gunslinger Justin Herbert playing pitch-and-catch with Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Hunter Henry.
Then again, the Jets fan who is familiar with a sleeping Samson having his strength drained when a Philistine cut his hair many years before before Super Bowl III should have recoiled in horror when Herbert showed up for his Wednesday press conference with most of his locks shorn.
Herbert (19 touchdowns, six interceptions) was confused by the Dolphins’ amoeba defense last Sunday and hardly sounded eager to match wits with the diabolical Gregg Williams when he said: “It’s a tough defense to go up against because you have to be prepared for a lot of things.”
Well, as far as rookie quarterbacks facing Williams in 2019, Gardner Minshew (three TDs, zero INTs) and Daniel Jones (four TDs, zero INTs) were prepared for a lot of things, even if Dwayne Haskins (two TDs, one INT) was not.
To prevent the Jets fan from losing hope, this would be a good time to remind him or her that for every Super Bowl III, there is a Buttfumble.
Keep the faith: The return of Joey Bosa (4.5 sacks) from a concussion will help a struggling Chargers defense that is tied for 27th in takeaways.
And the youth movement in the Jets secondary — Frank Gore was in high school when these pups were born — will feature rookies Bryce Hall and Ashtyn Davis.
And guess who the 1-8 Jaguars are playing? The 9-0 Steelers!
For Adam Gase’s Jets, this would be the perfect time for scoreboard watching. Alas, they seem laser focused on the Chargers instead. Just because Williams liked the energy and communication at Friday’s practice doesn’t mean it will translate to gameday. But film don’t lie. The Chargers should not be 8.5-point favorites over anyone.
Beware of dog.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--College basketball: All-American team predictions, games to watch and much more

On Wednesday , the ball will be tipped on a season ...

The Post’s Howie Kussoy and Zach Braziller name their All-American team, provide freshmen and transfers to watch and identifies the key games to watch during this college basketball season:
All-Americans
First team
Jared Butler, Jr. G, Baylor
Butler, a 6-foot-3 guard, is the biggest reason Baylor became a Final Four contender. The Bears’ leading-scorer last season is a difference-maker on both ends of the floor — averaging 16.0 points, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals while hitting 38 percent of his 3-point attempts.
Cade Cunningham, Fr., F, Oklahoma State
The nation’s top-ranked freshman passed on the new G-League route despite Oklahoma State being ineligible for the NCAA Tournament. That’s good news for college basketball fans — who’ll get to watch the supremely talented, multi-dimensional 6-foot-7 wing and potential No. 1-overall NBA draft pick in 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu, Jr., G, Illinois
The NBA could wait. Dosunmu’s stock can still improve so much. With his return giving Illinois its best team in a generation, Dosunmu’s leadership and physicality will be a staple every game. If his outside shooting improves, the Big Ten is in big trouble.
Luka Garza, Sr., F, Iowa
The heavy front-runner for National Player of the Year, last year’s Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus first-team All-American opted to return to school after averaging 23.9 points and 9.8 rebounds a year ago, while shooting a robust 54.2 percent from the field.
Marcus Zegarowski, Jr., G, Creighton
The Big East Preseason Player of the Year is a lights-out shooter, elite playmaker and improving defender. He makes Creighton’s up-tempo style hum and was a key factor in the Bluejays sharing the league crown a year ago.
Second team
Marcus Garrett, Sr., G, Kansas
Collin Gillespie, Sr., G, Villanova
Sam Hauser, Sr., F, Virginia
Corey Kispert, Sr., F, Gonzaga
Remy Martin, Sr., G, Arizona State
Freshmen to watch
Scottie Barnes, F, Florida State
The 6-foot-8 point forward is 19th-year coach Leonard Hamilton’s highest-rated recruit ever. Though his shot needs to develop, Barnes’ game is elite in virtually every other facet.
B.J. Boston Jr., G, Kentucky
The 6-foot-7 guard, named to the Preseason All-SEC First Team, was also California’s top male high school athlete last year. Boston could quickly become the key to Kentucky’s season after John Calipari lost several starters.
Evan Mobley, C, USC
The 7-foot, Southern California native will team up with his older brother, Isaiah, before almost certainly departing to become a top-five NBA draft pick. With athleticism and instincts as impressive as his size, Mobley is a dominant force on both ends of the floor.
Jalen Suggs, G, Gonzaga
The first Minnesota high school athlete to be named Mr. Basketball and Mr. Football, Suggs could lead Gonzaga to its first national title. The 6-foot-4 point guard presents a physicality that will make him look like an upperclassman from his first game.
Ziaire Williams, F, Stanford
The highest-ranked recruit in Cardinal history could be a top-five NBA selection next year. The 6-foot-8 forward has incredible athleticism and defensive versatility, with the ability to score inside and out.
Games to watch
No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 9 Kentucky (Indianapolis), Dec. 1
The battle on the perimeter, and Kansas’s experience against Kentucky’s youth, will be intriguing. What happens on the interior, though, could be revealing. Olivier Sarr, Kentucky’s 7-foot transfer from Wake Forest, has a chance to make an early statement.
No. 2 Gonzaga vs. No. 3 Baylor (Indianapolis), Dec. 5
Arguably the two best teams in the sport meet in this non-conference showdown that would give the winner a huge notch in its résumé. Baylor and its four returning starters — led by All-American Jared Butler — should have the edge, as Gonzaga will be working in some new pieces.
No. 13 Illinois at No. 8 Duke, Dec. 8
Following a meeting with No. 2 Baylor, the Illini travel to Cameron Indoor Stadium for a brutal two-game stretch. Winning one of these games would speak volumes of what Kofi Cockburn, Ayo Dosunmu and Co. are capable of accomplishing this season.
No. 15 North Carolina at No. 7 Iowa, Dec. 8
One of the games to watch in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, the young Tar Heels will get an early indication of where they stand against National Player of the Year favorite Luka Garza and the Hawkeyes.
No. 1 Villanova vs. No. 5 Virginia (TBA), Dec. 19
Originally slated for Madison Square Garden, the game’s location is now up in the air. That’s a shame, because this game deserves a venue like that, with Villanova’s balance, depth and offensive efficiency taking on Virginia’s suffocating pack-line defense.
Transfers to watch
Sam Hauser, F, Virginia
The former Marquette star finished second in the Preseason ACC Player of the Year voting. As a junior, Hauser was a potent scorer — averaged 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, along with 40.2 percent shooting from 3-point land.
Joey Hauser, F, Michigan State
Like his older brother, Hauser left Marquette and found a program expected to contend for the Final Four. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds as a freshman, hitting 42.5 percent of 3-pointers in his lone season with the Golden Eagles.
Carlik Jones, G, Louisville
The top graduate transfer on the market makes a leap to the ACC, following three years at Radford. Last season, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 20.0 points, 5.5 assists and 5.1 rebounds.
Landers Nolley II, G, Memphis
Penny Hardaway got great news when the 6-foot-7 guard — who led Virginia Tech in scoring — was ruled immediately eligible. As a freshman, Nolley averaged 15.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.
James Akinjo, G, Arizona
The 6-foot-1 guard was part of Georgetown’s mass exodus last season, leaving Patrick Ewing seven games into his sophomore season. As the Big East Freshman of the Year, Akinjo averaged 13.4 points and 5.2 assists.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Columbia University bars 70 MBA students from classes after trip to Turks and Caicos

Columbia University has temporarily banned 70 students who traveled to Turks and Caicos in violation of the school ’ s travel policy , according to a report .
“ The Turks & Caicos trip was a group event that violated this policy and thus was met with disciplinary action , ” university spokesman Christopher Cashman told CNN .
Cashman didn ’ t say when the trip took place .
“ All academic- or work-related travel , domestic or international , is suspended ” for the fall semester , according to an online description of the school ’ s COVID-19 travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students aren ’ t allowed on campus until Dec. 1 , and that they must attend classes remotely .
“ All of this is being done to protect the broader health of our community , ” he told CNN .
“ Thankfully , to date , our positive case rate remains low.
” The US has seen more than 12,000,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 255,000 deaths as of Saturday , according to John Hopkins University .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that Americans should not travel during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so should continue to follow safety protocols such as wearing masks , handwashing and meeting only in small gatherings , the CDC says .

Columbia University has temporarily banned 70 students who traveled to Turks and Caicos in violation of the school’s travel policy, according to a report.
“The Turks & Caicos trip was a group event that violated this policy and thus was met with disciplinary action,” university spokesman Christopher Cashman told CNN.
Cashman didn’t say when the trip took place.
“All academic- or work-related travel, domestic or international, is suspended” for the fall semester, according to an online description of the school’s COVID-19 travel policy.
Cashman said the banned MBA students aren’t allowed on campus until Dec. 1, and that they must attend classes remotely.
“All of this is being done to protect the broader health of our community,” he told CNN. “Thankfully, to date, our positive case rate remains low.”
The US has seen more than 12,000,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 255,000 deaths as of Saturday, according to John Hopkins University.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that Americans should not travel during the holiday season.
But those who choose to do so should continue to follow safety protocols such as wearing masks, handwashing and meeting only in small gatherings, the CDC says.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Nets looking for Bruce Brown to be a defensive stopper

Brooklyn landed a former Kevin Durant teammate on Saturday .
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Ever since Bruce Brown came into the NBA as an unheralded second-round pick by the Pistons in 2018, he’s known he’d have to make defense his calling card. And after joining the star-studded Nets, he didn’t suddenly get confused about his job description.
Traded to a team with stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and a potent offense, Brown admits it’s going to be his ability to guard and willingness to grind that gets him out on the floor. And he’s fine doing yeoman’s work.
“Yeah, that’s definitely going to be my role,” said Brown, 24, who arrived along with Landry Shamet in a three-way deal with Detroit. “Scoring-wise, that’s KD, Kyrie, we’ve got Caris [LeVert], Joe [Harris]. I think I just come in and bring a dog mentality on the defensive end, and match up with the best offensive player every night.”
That’s exactly what the Nets have been looking for this offseason.
“Bruce, we’ve talked about adding some defensive players,” general manager Sean Marks said. “A toughness, a mindset, that’s what we’ll certainly be looking for in Bruce.”
Brown provided that for Detroit his first two seasons. The 6-foot-4, 202-pound high school football player — a safety, naturally — earned his minutes not with his so-so offense but rather his stifling defense.
“Really, just come in and be a dog,” Brown said of his mindset. “Obviously a second-round pick, I thought I could’ve went higher, so I went in with the mentality of knowing what I can do, knowing my role early, locking in on the defensive end and just really trying to pave a way for myself to play a little bit.”
Brown paved the way with his defensive prowess, flashed in a Nov. 23, 2018, matchup against Houston. After not having played for four straight games, the rookie ended up thrust with the responsibility of defending James Harden. Despite the scoring champion’s 33 points, Brown held him to 0-for-7 shooting with three turnovers when guarding him.
Within two weeks, Brown was in the lineup and never came back out. He finished in the top 20 of FiveThirtyEight’s Draymond stat ranking defenders. Just two rookies logged more minutes for 2019 playoff teams, and Shamet was one.
This past season was more of the same, as Brown held Harden to 2-of-10 shooting amid a 39-point outing to help Detroit win. Though Irving had a 20-point triple-double on Nov. 2 against the Pistons, he was just 2-of-10 with two turnovers against Brown as the Pistons walked away with another victory.
Brown had further chances to impress when he played in the Nets’ recent ad hoc pickup games at the Sports Academy in Los Angeles and got to speak with Irving.
“We’ve played a few times in pickup this summer in L.A. Kyrie, me and him talked a little bit, so it’s been cool,” said Brown, convinced he’d be a good foil for Irving. “I’m a slasher, a spot-up shooter. He’s more on-ball. I’ve guarded him a lot these past two years, so I know exactly how he plays. We’ll fit perfectly together.”
Brown learned about the trade early last week, walking into Detroit’s facility to work out. He’s now in Brooklyn and already finished his quarantine, ready to start camp.
The Nets’ trade of the No. 19 pick and Dzanan Musa to get Brown and Shamet is a win-now move, but they’re confident both are still improving. Brown boosted his 3-point shooting from just 25.8 percent as a rookie to 34.4 last season. His scoring doubled to 8.9 points a game and he showed ability as a pick-and-roll distributor.
“We’re definitely in the win-now, but when you add both those guys there’s still a development cycle to both,” Marks said. “Making this trade certainly helps us right in the present, but it also helps us down the road.”
With Brown making just $1.6 million, the Nets declined their $5 million option on Garrett Temple. The 34-year-old signed with Chicago. … Undrafted rookie guard Jordan Bowden (Tennessee) will sign an Exhibit 10 deal to go to camp with the Nets.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Three children dead in murder-suicide in Virginia

A woman and three young children died in an apparent murder-suicide in Virginia , authorities said .
Cops responded to @ @ @ @ @ they found the bodies of a 27-year-old woman and two children — ages 3 and @ @ @ @ @ a.m. Friday , according to the Smyth County Sheriff ’ s Office .
A 6-year-old @ @ @ @ @ scene to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee in critical condition but later died , @ @ @ @ @ child managed to escape the carnage , police said .
Police didn ’ t say @ @ @ @ @ homicides .
Cops have not revealed a motive for the killings or what the relationship @ @ @ @ @

A woman and three young children died in an apparent murder-suicide in Virginia, authorities said.
Cops responded to a home in Marion where they found the bodies of a 27-year-old woman and two children — ages 3 and 10 — at around 6:15 a.m. Friday, according to the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office.
A 6-year-old child was flown from the scene to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee in critical condition but later died, police said.
An 8-year-old child managed to escape the carnage, police said.
Police didn’t say how the woman committed the homicides.
Cops have not revealed a motive for the killings or what the relationship is between the victims.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--‘Thanksgiving grandma’ celebrates holiday after husband dies from COVID

The internet ’ s viral “ Thanksgiving grandma ” served turkey dinner early this year — and with her husband , who died of COVID-19 , missing from the table .
Still , Wanda Dench welcomed for a fourth year her accidental “ grandson , ” Jamal Hinton , the young stranger who is now like family thanks to her famously misfired text .
Dench gained fame in 2016 , after accidentally sending the then-17-year-old Hinton an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner — with a text she ’ d meant to send her actual grandson .
Realizing her mistake , Dench @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teen to come over anyway — and he did , that year and every year since .
Dench and Hinton , now 21 , recently had Thanksgiving dinner in her Mesa , Ariz. home , CBS reported .
They remembered Lonnie Dench and talked about their four-year friendship .
“ It ’ s going to be different , my first Thanksgiving without him , ” Dench had told the New York Times .
“ My husband was always right behind me , telling me how proud he was of Jamal and me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This year , the pair placed a framed photo of Lonnie on the table and set a plate aside for him to honor him during their annual tradition .
Hinton had tweeted in April that his adoptive grandparents were battling the coronavirus .
He later tweeted that Lonnie passed away from the virus .
“ As some of you may have already found out tonight Lonnie did not make it … he passed away Sunday morning , ” Hinton had tweeted at the time .
“ But Wanda told me all the love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge smile on his face so I thank every single one of you guys for that !
” Despite the loss and heartbreak , Dench and Hinton said they ’ re happy they have each other .
“ I ’ m just grateful that we are here , we are together , ” Hinton told The Times .
“ I don ’ t know what I would be doing for the holidays this year , last year or years before if I didn ’ t have Wanda in my life , so I @ @ @ @ @ @

The internet’s viral “Thanksgiving grandma” served turkey dinner early this year — and with her husband, who died of COVID-19, missing from the table.
Still, Wanda Dench welcomed for a fourth year her accidental “grandson,” Jamal Hinton, the young stranger who is now like family thanks to her famously misfired text.
Dench gained fame in 2016, after accidentally sending the then-17-year-old Hinton an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner — with a text she’d meant to send her actual grandson.
Realizing her mistake, Dench and her husband, Lonnie, told the teen to come over anyway — and he did, that year and every year since.
Dench and Hinton, now 21, recently had Thanksgiving dinner in her Mesa, Ariz. home, CBS reported.
They remembered Lonnie Dench and talked about their four-year friendship.
“It’s going to be different, my first Thanksgiving without him,” Dench had told the New York Times.
“My husband was always right behind me, telling me how proud he was of Jamal and me for what we’ve done.”
This year, the pair placed a framed photo of Lonnie on the table and set a plate aside for him to honor him during their annual tradition.
Hinton had tweeted in April that his adoptive grandparents were battling the coronavirus. He later tweeted that Lonnie passed away from the virus.
“As some of you may have already found out tonight Lonnie did not make it … he passed away Sunday morning,” Hinton had tweeted at the time.
“But Wanda told me all the love and support he was receiving put a huge smile on his face so I thank every single one of you guys for that!”
Despite the loss and heartbreak, Dench and Hinton said they’re happy they have each other.
“I’m just grateful that we are here, we are together,” Hinton told The Times.
“I don’t know what I would be doing for the holidays this year, last year or years before if I didn’t have Wanda in my life, so I’m just grateful.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--‘Victory lap’ raises stakes in key Raiders-Chiefs AFC West clash

The Eagles currently reside in first place in the NFC ...

Rivalry games don’t come much more fun than Sunday night’s AFC West showdown between the 8-1 Chiefs and 6-3 Raiders in Las Vegas.
The result of the game will do one of two things:
It will either considerably tighten up a division race that was not expected to be close at all this season. Or it will set up the division to be a runaway for the Chiefs, which was the expected result all along.
Adding to the intrigue was some early-week chatter from Chiefs coach Andy Reid about the Raiders team buses taking a “victory lap’’ around Arrowhead Stadium in October after they beat the Chiefs, 40-32, for their first win over Kansas City since Jon Gruden took over as coach in 2018.
The victory lap clearly agitated Reid, who told reporters, “They won the game, so they can do anything they want to do. That’s not our style.”
Here’s what is Reid’s style: He has been historically dominant in games after a bye, which the Chiefs were on last week, going 18-3.
More ominous stats for the Raiders: The Chiefs are 29-4 against the AFC West since 2015. And, no team has defeated Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes twice in the regular season.
Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl MVP and the league MVP in 2018, is so talented he doesn’t need bulletin board material, but Gruden delivered it nonetheless.
“You can find a smart-aleck bus driver in Kansas City who made some snide comments when we got on the bus,’’ Gruden told reporters. “Maybe that’s why we drove around the stadium, to tick him off. You know, this is ridiculous. Next question.”
The next question is this: How good are the Raiders, and was that win in Kansas City a one-off?
If it was, then the Chiefs will be well on their way to winning a fifth consecutive AFC West title with a win over the Raiders.
This game is the first since 2016 — when both teams tied for the division title at 12-4 — that they’ve played with so much at stake for both sides. Kansas City is 12-3 against the Raiders since Reid took over as head coach in 2013.
“It’s two good football teams playing each other,” Reid said. “I don’t think either team likes the other that much, as they’ve stated before.”
Gruden, despite his coaching motivational mind game, showed respect for the Chiefs.
“They’re the world champions,’’ he said. “You have to do whatever it takes to try and win the game. That particular day [in October], it just seemed to be a shootout. There’s no guarantee we’re going to make a first down this time. We’ll see how it goes.’’
In the previous meeting, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was a big playmaker — throwing for 219 yards on deep throws, connecting with receivers Henry Ruggs III and Nelson Agholor on long TD passes.
“They made some good plays, they came out on fire,’’ Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward told reporters. “They had a good game plan. They had an answer for the things were doing, but this week we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again.’’
The Raiders rushing attack has been alive of late, averaging 190.7 yards in each of their past three games, all wins.
“If we have to do that to win, awesome; if we don’t, awesome,’’ Carr said. “Whatever we have to do to win, that’s what I’m ready to do.’’
The Raiders has allowed 14.7 points per game the past three weeks — forcing five turnovers in a win over the Broncos last week. The challenge against the Chiefs will be more difficult — not only because Kansas City is so prolific on offense, but because the Raiders have been hit hard by COVID-19.
Their starting defensive end Clelin Ferrell tested positive early in the week, joining linebacker Cory Littleton on the list. They join eight other defensive players who were placed on the COVID-19 list as “high risk’’ close contacts — including starters Lamarcus Joyner, Maliek Collins, Johnathan Abram and Johnathan Hankins.
“It’s what you have to do,’’ Gruden said. “Everybody has to adapt to a lot of things in every phase of life. We had to go through some things before. We’ll be there on Sunday, and we’ll be prepared.’’


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Man slashed in face when argument on subway turns violent

A subway rider was slashed in the face when an argument on a Manhattan train turned violent Saturday night , @ @ @ @ @ was attacked by two men he had exchanged words with on the downtown 4 train @ @ @ @ @ and sliced by the other , the NYPD said .
It appears the injured man @ @ @ @ @ two attackers prior to the fight , sources said .
When the train stopped at @ @ @ @ @ station at around 10:15 p.m. , the fight spilled out onto the platform– with other @ @ @ @ @ the assailants , who was arrested .
Meanwhile , the other attacker , who was @ @ @ @ @ , took off and was still on the loose early Sunday , according to cops @ @ @ @ @ was expected to recover .
An MTA worker at the station described the gory scene @ @ @ @ @ that , “ They sliced his face .
He was bleeding.
” More details were @ @ @ @

It’s insult to injury.
A subway rider was slashed by a rival straphanger — only to be punched in the face by a total stranger who’d just walked free on a felony robbery charge a month prior — during a bizarre Saturday-night melee, cops said.
The 53-year-old victim was arguing with an unidentified attacker on a downtown 4 train when the assailant whipped out a knife and cut him across the face, the NYPD said.
Then a second suspect, identified by police as Benigno Perez, 37, slugged the victim — although police said he didn’t know either man.
When the train stopped at the Grand Central 42nd Street station at around 10:15 p.m., the fight spilled out onto the platform — with other straphangers holding back Perez, who was arrested at the scene.
Perez, who is listed as a resident of the Manhattan Psychiatric Center on Wards Island, was given a summons for assault, police said Sunday.
Sources he has 12 prior arrests — including for assault and patronizing a prostitute — and had been freed without bail on a felony robbery case when he allegedly slugged the straphanger.
He was charged with third-degree robbery on Oct. 22 and released without bail pending a return court appearance in January.
Meanwhile, the other attacker, described as a man in his mid-40s wearing a short blue jacket, took off and was still on the loose early Sunday, according to cops and sources.
The victim was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was listed in stable condition, police said.
An MTA worker at the station described the gory scene to The Post, saying that, “They sliced his face. He was bleeding.”
The latest attack in a recent string of subway crimes had riders on edge Sunday.
“There are no consequences for these criminals,” subway rider Zoillo Baez, 25, told The Post at Grand Central station. “You see them down here acting stupid. None of them have fear. Just a bunch of stupid thugs.”
Straphanger Joselna Jasper, 47, bemoaned the lack of cops at the stations.
“These knuckleheads are out here running around like evil children,” Jasper said. “Stabbing, pushing people in front of trains. It’s not safe on the subway. I’m nervous every time I ride one.”
Additional reporting by CJ Sullivan and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Saints’ Drew Brees has 11 broken ribs, up from original diagnosis

Here ’ s the definitive proof that the Saints are not bluffing ...

Drew Brees’ rib and lung injuries have turned out to be more serious than first thought with it being revealed on Saturday that the New Orleans Saints star has 11 fractured ribs, according to ESPN.
That number is up from the original diagnosis of five broken ribs for quarterback Brees, who also has a collapsed lung, ESPN reported. Additional tests showed Brees has eight broken ribs on the left side and three on the right.
Brees exited last week’s win against the San Francisco 49ers at halftime with what the Saints called a rib injury, suffered in a second-quarter sack by Kentavius Street that was ruled roughing the passer. Doctors also think he might have sustained some of his injuries in an earlier game but continued to play.
The Saints officially placed Brees on their injured list on Friday. He was originally expected to miss three games but the latest medical update could see him stay out longer.
Brees, 40, is the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. But the Saints went 5-0 without their star signal-caller last season as he recovered from a torn ligament in his throwing hand.
The Saints, who top the NFC South Division at 7-2, play host to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Taysom Hill will get the starting nod at quarterback ahead of Jameis Winston.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Man stabbed to death outside NYC pizza joint

A man was stabbed to death outside a Midtown Manhattan pizza joint on Saturday night , police said .
The @ @ @ @ @ t immediately identified , was knifed in the torso around 9:15 p.m. outside a 2 @ @ @ @ @ the intersection of Eight Avenue and West 38th Street , according to the NYPD .
@ @ @ @ @ Hospital , where he was pronounced dead .

A man was stabbed to death outside a Midtown Manhattan pizza joint on Saturday night, police said.
The victim, who wasn’t immediately identified, was knifed in the torso around 9:15 p.m. outside a 2 Bros Pizza takeout spot at the intersection of Eight Avenue and West 38th Street, according to the NYPD.
He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The attacker fled.
More details weren’t immediately available.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Five intriguing college basketball storylines to watch

Here are the five most intriguing college basketball storylines to watch : This is the storyline of the season .
Can they finish ?
Can they get to March ?
How much will COVID-19 impact play ?
The NCAA ’ s guideline of a 14-day pause for one positive test is already creating havoc , with several cancellations already and close to 30 teams not practicing due to positive tests days before the season is set to start .
This will be a year of stops and starts , postponements and makeup dates .
All that matters is surviving and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It would likely take a near catastrophe — i.e.
, a player ’ s or coach ’ s death from the virus — for the NCAA to shut it down .
College basketball ’ s usually loaded freshmen talent base took a hit this year , with the new G-League option snagging five top prospects .
That showcase team is paying players six figures to train and play 10-12 exhibition games against other G-League teams .
It ’ s not good for college basketball to lose talent .
It won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t help it .
A number of programs were expecting a huge March last season — such as Seton Hall , Maryland and Dayton .
Others , like Hofstra , were set to end lengthy NCAA Tournament droughts .
Then the virus hit and everything was suddenly over .
Now they return without the top players from their respective league title teams .
How do these teams reset after losing such a big opportunity only months ago ?
An NCAA Tournament unlike any other After the first cancellation of the NCAA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s greatest sporting event will be among the most anticipated of all time .
But aside from your busted bracket , little about the tournament will look familiar .
It remains unclear whether fans will be permitted at games — if so , expect a very small number of attendees — and the NCAA is already planning on holding the three-week event at a single site , rather than numerous cities spread across the country .
A banner should be raised if the tournament finishes without significant COVID-related issues .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kansas , Duke ) will be in the mix , but a first-time national champion has a strong chance of being crowned .
Of the top 15 teams in the AP preseason poll , eight have never been the last team standing — including No .
1 Gonzaga , No .
2 Baylor and No .
5 Iowa .

Here are the five most intriguing college basketball storylines to watch:
This is the storyline of the season. Can they finish? Can they get to March? How much will COVID-19 impact play? The NCAA’s guideline of a 14-day pause for one positive test is already creating havoc, with several cancellations already and close to 30 teams not practicing due to positive tests days before the season is set to start. This will be a year of stops and starts, postponements and makeup dates. All that matters is surviving and advancing to March to play a tournament. It would likely take a near catastrophe — i.e., a player’s or coach’s death from the virus — for the NCAA to shut it down.
The G-League threat
College basketball’s usually loaded freshmen talent base took a hit this year, with the new G-League option snagging five top prospects. That showcase team is paying players six figures to train and play 10-12 exhibition games against other G-League teams. It’s not good for college basketball to lose talent. It won’t kill the game, but it certainly can’t help it.
The cancellation hangover
A number of programs were expecting a huge March last season — such as Seton Hall, Maryland and Dayton. Others, like Hofstra, were set to end lengthy NCAA Tournament droughts. Then the virus hit and everything was suddenly over. Now they return without the top players from their respective league title teams. How do these teams reset after losing such a big opportunity only months ago?
An NCAA Tournament unlike any other
After the first cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, the next chapter of the country’s greatest sporting event will be among the most anticipated of all time. But aside from your busted bracket, little about the tournament will look familiar. It remains unclear whether fans will be permitted at games — if so, expect a very small number of attendees — and the NCAA is already planning on holding the three-week event at a single site, rather than numerous cities spread across the country. A banner should be raised if the tournament finishes without significant COVID-related issues.
A new national champion?
The usual contenders (Villanova, Kentucky, Kansas, Duke) will be in the mix, but a first-time national champion has a strong chance of being crowned. Of the top 15 teams in the AP preseason poll, eight have never been the last team standing — including No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 2 Baylor and No. 5 Iowa.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo, Valentina Shevchenko defend titles

LAS VEGAS — Not so long ago , the UFC men ’ s flyweight division was so thin and so boring that Dana White considered dropping the whole weight class .
A brilliant Brazilian champion nicknamed the “ God of War ” has changed everything for the smallest men on the UFC roster .
Deiveson Figueiredo stopped Alex Perez with a guillotine choke in the first round at UFC 255 on Saturday night , defending his men ’ s 125-pound belt for the first time with another impressive stoppage .
Valentina Shevchenko defended the women ’ s flyweight title with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maia at the UFC Apex gym on the promotion ’ s corporate campus in its hometown .
Figueiredo ( 20-1 ) earned his record-tying seventh stoppage victory in the 125-pound division by clamping onto Perez ’ s neck out of a scramble at 1:57 in the opening round .
Perez ( 24-6 ) had nearly taken Figueiredo ’ s back an instant before the champ finished the entertaining fight with the flair and skill that have made him a rising mixed martial arts star in the UFC ’ s least popular weight class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no pressure , ” Figueiredo said .
“ I know this is my belt .
I know I ’ m going to be the champion for a long time .
I came here to do what I told everybody I ’ m going to do .
I said to everybody , ‘ I ’ m going to finish this fight in the first round.
’ And I finished the fight in the first round.
” Figueiredo claimed his title earlier this year with his second consecutive victory over Joseph Benavidez , finally ascending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with only two previous champions .
Demetrious “ Mighty Mouse ” Johnson dominated the flyweight ranks for six years before Henry Cejudo dethroned him in 2018 .
“ I came here to knock out , to submit everybody , ” Figueiredo said .
“ I want to dominate this division .
I want to give a good show for the people.
” Figueiredo ’ s exciting victory fits the plan for the UFC , which would love to spark public interest in the quiet flyweight division with a dominant title reign by Figueiredo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s assistant from the mouth of the Amazon .
With 17 stoppages in his first 20 career victories , Figueiredo ’ s ability to finish his fights is unusual in the flyweight division — and exactly what it needs to attract fans .
“ He looked incredible tonight , ” White said .
“ He ’ s fun to watch .
He can knock you out .
He can submit you .
He ’ s got that meanness to him .
If you don ’ t like this guy , stop watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new hobby if you don ’ t like watching him.
” Mindful of building a star while he ’ s on the rise , White even said he wants Figueiredo to return to the cage next month against contender Brandon Moreno , likely at UFC 256 on Dec. 12 .
Figueiredo sounded open to the possibility for the right price .
“ I think I ’ m going to destroy Brandon Moreno , but I want the boss to show the desire to see this fight , ” Figueiredo said .
Earlier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consecutive victory as a UFC flyweight and her fourth title defense , but the dominant champ had to work much harder than almost everyone expected .
Maia ( 18-7-1 ) , one of the biggest underdogs in UFC title fight history , stretched Shevchenko to the limit and even won the second round on all three cards against a champion who had barely been tested during her nearly three-year run at 125 pounds .
“ She has a lot of natural power , but it doesn ’ t mean that it was hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who won 49-46 on all three cards .
“ It was just holding .
There is no damage .
There is no nothing .
Just hold .
I was like , ‘ OK , you want to hold ?
Whatever .
I will strike you.
’ ” For most of the show ’ s penultimate bout , Shevchenko eschewed her dominant kickboxing and counterpunching in favor of takedowns and ground fighting with Maia .
After Shevchenko dominated the first round on the ground , Maia largely controlled the second round , also on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shevchenko , who had lost only one round on the judges ’ scorecards in her entire UFC career as a flyweight .
Shevchenko didn ’ t feel she was in trouble , but she had entered the cage with extra motivation : Her older sister , Antonia , stopped Ariane Lipski with punches on the undercard .
“ She did so amazing that my thought was , I have to do the same , ” Valentina said after they became the first sisters to compete on the same UFC card .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , OK , we have 1-0 .
Now we have to have 2-0 .
I didn ’ t want to come back and feel bad because of me.
” Shevchenko took down Maia twice in the third , and the champion picked apart Maia on their feet and on the ground in the fourth .
Shevchenko bloodied Maia ’ s face in the fifth round with strikes , but Maia survived to the final horn .
The 32-year-old Shevchenko has dominated the 125-pound division since December 2018 , one year after the UFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight four times in 2021 .
Scotland ’ s Paul Craig opened the pay-per-view portion of the show with a second-round stoppage of former light heavyweight champion Maurício “ Shogun ” Rua .
White said afterward that he hopes Rua will retire .
Earlier , Moreno put himself in line for the next shot at the men ’ s flyweight belt with a first-round stoppage of fellow top contender Brandon Royval .

LAS VEGAS — Not so long ago, the UFC men’s flyweight division was so thin and so boring that Dana White considered dropping the whole weight class.
A brilliant Brazilian champion nicknamed the “God of War” has changed everything for the smallest men on the UFC roster.
Deiveson Figueiredo stopped Alex Perez with a guillotine choke in the first round at UFC 255 on Saturday night, defending his men’s 125-pound belt for the first time with another impressive stoppage.
Valentina Shevchenko defended the women’s flyweight title with a surprisingly challenging unanimous decision over Jennifer Maia at the UFC Apex gym on the promotion’s corporate campus in its hometown.
Figueiredo (20-1) earned his record-tying seventh stoppage victory in the 125-pound division by clamping onto Perez’s neck out of a scramble at 1:57 in the opening round.
Perez (24-6) had nearly taken Figueiredo’s back an instant before the champ finished the entertaining fight with the flair and skill that have made him a rising mixed martial arts star in the UFC’s least popular weight class.
“I came in here with no pressure,” Figueiredo said. “I know this is my belt. I know I’m going to be the champion for a long time. I came here to do what I told everybody I’m going to do. I said to everybody, ‘I’m going to finish this fight in the first round.’ And I finished the fight in the first round.”
Figueiredo claimed his title earlier this year with his second consecutive victory over Joseph Benavidez, finally ascending to the peak of a UFC division with only two previous champions. Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson dominated the flyweight ranks for six years before Henry Cejudo dethroned him in 2018.
“I came here to knock out, to submit everybody,” Figueiredo said. “I want to dominate this division. I want to give a good show for the people.”
Figueiredo’s exciting victory fits the plan for the UFC, which would love to spark public interest in the quiet flyweight division with a dominant title reign by Figueiredo, a former sushi chef and hairdresser’s assistant from the mouth of the Amazon.
With 17 stoppages in his first 20 career victories, Figueiredo’s ability to finish his fights is unusual in the flyweight division — and exactly what it needs to attract fans.
“He looked incredible tonight,” White said. “He’s fun to watch. He can knock you out. He can submit you. He’s got that meanness to him. If you don’t like this guy, stop watching fights. You need to find a new hobby if you don’t like watching him.”
Mindful of building a star while he’s on the rise, White even said he wants Figueiredo to return to the cage next month against contender Brandon Moreno, likely at UFC 256 on Dec. 12. Figueiredo sounded open to the possibility for the right price.
“I think I’m going to destroy Brandon Moreno, but I want the boss to show the desire to see this fight,” Figueiredo said.
Earlier, Shevchenko (20-3) earned her sixth consecutive victory as a UFC flyweight and her fourth title defense, but the dominant champ had to work much harder than almost everyone expected.
Maia (18-7-1), one of the biggest underdogs in UFC title fight history, stretched Shevchenko to the limit and even won the second round on all three cards against a champion who had barely been tested during her nearly three-year run at 125 pounds.
“She has a lot of natural power, but it doesn’t mean that it was hard for me,” said Shevchenko, who won 49-46 on all three cards. “It was just holding. There is no damage. There is no nothing. Just hold. I was like, ‘OK, you want to hold? Whatever. I will strike you.’”
For most of the show’s penultimate bout, Shevchenko eschewed her dominant kickboxing and counterpunching in favor of takedowns and ground fighting with Maia.
After Shevchenko dominated the first round on the ground, Maia largely controlled the second round, also on the ground — no small feat against Shevchenko, who had lost only one round on the judges’ scorecards in her entire UFC career as a flyweight.
Shevchenko didn’t feel she was in trouble, but she had entered the cage with extra motivation: Her older sister, Antonia, stopped Ariane Lipski with punches on the undercard.
“She did so amazing that my thought was, I have to do the same,” Valentina said after they became the first sisters to compete on the same UFC card. “When I saw her victory, it was, OK, we have 1-0. Now we have to have 2-0. I didn’t want to come back and feel bad because of me.”
Shevchenko took down Maia twice in the third, and the champion picked apart Maia on their feet and on the ground in the fourth. Shevchenko bloodied Maia’s face in the fifth round with strikes, but Maia survived to the final horn.
The 32-year-old Shevchenko has dominated the 125-pound division since December 2018, one year after the UFC created the belt. She hopes to fight four times in 2021.
Scotland’s Paul Craig opened the pay-per-view portion of the show with a second-round stoppage of former light heavyweight champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua. White said afterward that he hopes Rua will retire.
Earlier, Moreno put himself in line for the next shot at the men’s flyweight belt with a first-round stoppage of fellow top contender Brandon Royval.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Marc Gasol signing with Lakers in NBA free agency power move

The Knicks inherited a point guard from Houston and it ’ s ...

The Los Angeles Lakers and three-time All-Star center Marc Gasol agreed to a two-year deal, multiple outlets reported Sunday night.
The Lakers reportedly opened up cap room for Gasol by trading center JaVale McGee and a second-round draft choice to the Cleveland Cavaliers for forwards Jordan Bell and Alfonzo McKinnie. Both players have non-guaranteed contracts, so the Lakers may keep both players or choose to waive one or both.
The 35-year-old Gasol is on the downside of his career after being a stalwart for the Memphis Grizzlies for 10 1/2 seasons. He spent the past 1 1/2 seasons with the Toronto Raptors and was a key figure on the club’s 2019 championship team.
Gasol averaged 7.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 44 games (43 starts) last season.
Gasol was initially a second-round draft choice by the Lakers in 2007 but was playing in Spain when he was shipped to Memphis in February 2008 in a deal that brought his older brother Pau to Los Angeles.
Gasol was a first-team All-NBA selection for the 2014-15 season and a second-team choice the following season. He was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2012-13 campaign.
Over 12 NBA seasons, Gasol has career averages of 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 839 career games (824 starts). He has blocked 1,196 shots, eighth among active players.
McGee spent the past two seasons with the Lakers. The 32-year-old averaged 6.6 points and 5.7 rebounds while starting 68 games last season. He has 1,077 blocked shots, which rank 10th among active NBA players.
Overall, McGee has career averages of 7.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 701 games (317 starts) over 12 seasons with the Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors and Lakers.


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Jets report card: Adam Gase is doing something right

Week by week , game by game , there is an inevitability ...

Grading the Jets after their 34-28 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Offense
There were two very different offensive performances by half in this game. The Jets had 210 yards in the second half after managing just 82 in the first half. QB Joe Flacco (15 of 30, 205 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 80.6 rating) looked lost in the first half, including his killer pick-six. But Flacco played much better in the second half, taking chances downfield. Rookie Denzel Mims (3 catches 71 yards) drew two penalties and made some tough catches.
Grade: C+
Defense
I think Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen just caught another pass. Allen (16 catches, 145 yards, 1 TD) feasted on the Jets’ young secondary. His 16 catches are the most ever by a Jets opponent. Chargers QB Justin Herbert (37 of 49, 366 yards, 3 TDs, 116.5 rating) looked like he might throw for 600 yards the way he was going early on. The Jets managed to slow him down a bit in the second half. Jets rookie safety Ashtyn Davis (12 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR) was all over the field.
Grade: D
Special Teams
The Jets finally got a big play from their special teams. Henry Anderson broke through and blocked a punt to give the Jets some early momentum. Kicker Sam Ficken had a rough return from injury, missing two extra points. The final play of the game lacked any imagination with Braxton Berrios just trying a regular punt return.
Grade: C
Coaching
The offensive game plan was too conservative early in the game but give the coaches credit for making halftime adjustments and attacking the Chargers deep more in the second half. Adam Gase has been a dead man walking for weeks, but his players keep playing hard for him. The Jets could have quit weeks ago. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams had no answers for the Chargers offense, but it is hard to pin that on him with the secondary he is currently working with.
Grade: C


newyorkpost--2020-11-22--Wisconsin GOP Rep. Bryan Steil tests positive for coronavirus

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Bryan Steil announced Sunday night that he has tested positive for the coronavirus .
“ After working @ @ @ @ @ of last week , I began experiencing mild symptoms this weekend and contacted my health @ @ @ @ @ in Janesville , ” the congressman wrote in a statement posted to Twitter .
“ @ @ @ @ @ today and the test results came back positive , ” he added .
Steil said @ @ @ @ @ he immediately began quarantining and plans to work from home .
The lawmaker ’ s @ @ @ @ @ in the US have been steadily rising .

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Bryan Steil announced Sunday night that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
“After working in Washington, D.C. all of last week, I began experiencing mild symptoms this weekend and contacted my health care provider while at home in Janesville,” the congressman wrote in a statement posted to Twitter.
“I took a COVID-19 test today and the test results came back positive,” he added.
Steil said upon receiving the results, he immediately began quarantining and plans to work from home.
The lawmaker’s coronavirus diagnosis comes as cases in the US have been steadily rising.