newyorkpost--2020-10-06--Alexis Lafreniere’s message to Rangers fans in 2020 NHL Draft

“ Hi Rangers fans , I ’ m really excited to be a part of the Rangers and to meet @ @ @ @ @ moments after being selected first overall Tuesday in the 2020 NHL Draft .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ night and can ’ t wait to see you.
” The selection came as no @ @ @ @ @ August won the NHL Draft lottery , otherwise known as the “ Alexis Lafreniere Sweeptakes.
@ @ @ @ @ turn 19 next week , is projected to become a franchise left winger and is @ @ @ @ @ next season , which the league said it is aiming to begin Jan. 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ goals and had 112 points in 52 games last season for Rimouski Oceanic of the @ @ @ @ @ top Canadian junior leagues that has funneled multiple players to the NHL .

Alexis Lafreniere can’t wait to step on Broadway.
“Hi Rangers fans, I’m really excited to be a part of the Rangers and to meet you,” Lafreniere said moments after being selected first overall Tuesday in the 2020 NHL Draft. “I hope you have a great night and can’t wait to see you.”
The selection came as no surprise after the Rangers in August won the NHL Draft lottery, otherwise known as the “Alexis Lafreniere Sweeptakes.”
Lafreniere, who will turn 19 next week, is projected to become a franchise left winger and is expected to make an impact next season, which the league said it is aiming to begin Jan. 1.
The 6-foot-1 Canadian scored 35 goals and had 112 points in 52 games last season for Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL, one of the top Canadian junior leagues that has funneled multiple players to the NHL.
“Throwing on a Rangers jersey, it’s pretty amazing.” Lafreniere told NBC Sports.


newyorkpost--2020-10-06--Hasidic Jewish revelers defy Brooklyn cops as COVID-19 cases mount

Hasidic Jewish revelers flouted coronavirus precautions as they packed Brooklyn streets late Monday to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot , ignoring NYPD efforts to maintain control amid a resurgence of the disease and a new wave of shutdowns .
Social-media videos first reported by Gothamist on Tuesday show a sea of mostly-unmasked men crammed together at Kingston Avenue and Montgomery Street in Crown Heights , dancing on the blacktop as cops try in vain to at least get them onto the sidewalk .
“ Get on the sidewalk , you will be allowed to dance on the sidewalk , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loudspeaker to no avail .
The group held their ground even as uniformed cops tried to physically push them out of the way of traffic , the video shows .
“ During last night ’ s celebration , several participants moved from the sidewalk to the street , so officers from the 71st Precinct closed a one-block portion of Kingston Avenue to vehicular traffic to ensure public safety and to reinforce the importance of best health practices , ” the NYPD said in a statement Tuesday .
“ No enforcement action was taken.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ any action earlier Monday at an indoor play jam-packed with children in Borough Park , another Hasidic enclave in Brooklyn .
The soft touch comes amid surging coronavirus cases in Brooklyn and Queens , particularly in neighborhoods with significant Hasidic populations .
Even while petitioning Gov .
Andrew Cuomo to approve shutdowns of schools and businesses in nine hard-hit ZIP codes , Mayor Bill de Blasio has insisted that the city ’ s enforcement has been up to snuff — a position Cuomo strongly disputes .
Cuomo has agreed to shut schools and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ albeit using a different methodology for tracing the borders — and taken the additional step of limiting capacity in houses of worship after speaking Tuesday with Jewish leaders statewide .

Hasidic Jewish revelers flouted coronavirus precautions as they packed Brooklyn streets late Monday to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, ignoring NYPD efforts to maintain control amid a resurgence of the disease and a new wave of shutdowns.
Social-media videos first reported by Gothamist on Tuesday show a sea of mostly-unmasked men crammed together at Kingston Avenue and Montgomery Street in Crown Heights, dancing on the blacktop as cops try in vain to at least get them onto the sidewalk.
“Get on the sidewalk, you will be allowed to dance on the sidewalk,” one cop said over a patrol car loudspeaker to no avail.
The group held their ground even as uniformed cops tried to physically push them out of the way of traffic, the video shows.
“During last night’s celebration, several participants moved from the sidewalk to the street, so officers from the 71st Precinct closed a one-block portion of Kingston Avenue to vehicular traffic to ensure public safety and to reinforce the importance of best health practices,” the NYPD said in a statement Tuesday. “No enforcement action was taken.”
The department similarly declined to take any action earlier Monday at an indoor play jam-packed with children in Borough Park, another Hasidic enclave in Brooklyn.
The soft touch comes amid surging coronavirus cases in Brooklyn and Queens, particularly in neighborhoods with significant Hasidic populations.
Even while petitioning Gov. Andrew Cuomo to approve shutdowns of schools and businesses in nine hard-hit ZIP codes, Mayor Bill de Blasio has insisted that the city’s enforcement has been up to snuff — a position Cuomo strongly disputes.
Cuomo has agreed to shut schools and businesses in some areas of the boroughs albeit using a different methodology for tracing the borders — and taken the additional step of limiting capacity in houses of worship after speaking Tuesday with Jewish leaders statewide.


newyorkpost--2020-10-06--Doomsday community plans to open up shelters for US presidential election

Doomsday preppers are ready to bunker down this election day .
A chain of survival communities has planned to open to its members for the first time due to the potential for a civil war stemming from the Nov. 3 presidential election .
The camps , operated by Fortitude Ranch , will open in Colorado and West Virginia in anticipation of a possible “ collapse disaster ” — regardless of whether President Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins the election , according to its CEO .
“ This will be the first time we have opened for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up not being so , ” said Fortitude Ranch CEO Drew Miller in an emailed statement to Reuters .
“ We consider the risk of violence that could escalate in irrational , unpredictable ways into widespread loss of law and order is real.
” Members can join the ranches for a $ 1,000 annual fee .
The sites offer year-round private vacations for members and doomsday shelters for disaster looms .
Members are required to own a shotgun or rifle in the instance that the communities will have to be protected .
U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic extremists pose a threat to the election , warning of a “ witches brew ” of colliding factors : increasing political tensions , civil unrest and disinformation campaigns led by foreign powers .
“ You have this witch ’ s brew that really hasn ’ t happened in America ’ s history .
And if it has , it ’ s been decades if not centuries , ” said Jared Maples , director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness , which published a new threat assessment in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not committed to a peaceful transition of power should he lose and has undermined the integrity of the election by warning without evidence that mail-in ballots could lead to widespread voter fraud .

Doomsday preppers are ready to bunker down this election day.
A chain of survival communities has planned to open to its members for the first time due to the potential for a civil war stemming from the Nov. 3 presidential election.
The camps, operated by Fortitude Ranch, will open in Colorado and West Virginia in anticipation of a possible “collapse disaster” — regardless of whether President Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins the election, according to its CEO.
“This will be the first time we have opened for a collapse disaster, though it may end up not being so,” said Fortitude Ranch CEO Drew Miller in an emailed statement to Reuters. “We consider the risk of violence that could escalate in irrational, unpredictable ways into widespread loss of law and order is real.”
Members can join the ranches for a $1,000 annual fee. The sites offer year-round private vacations for members and doomsday shelters for disaster looms. Members are required to own a shotgun or rifle in the instance that the communities will have to be protected.
U.S. security officials late last month warned violent domestic extremists pose a threat to the election, warning of a “witches brew” of colliding factors: increasing political tensions, civil unrest and disinformation campaigns led by foreign powers.
“You have this witch’s brew that really hasn’t happened in America’s history. And if it has, it’s been decades if not centuries,” said Jared Maples, director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, which published a new threat assessment in a report on its website.
Trump has not committed to a peaceful transition of power should he lose and has undermined the integrity of the election by warning without evidence that mail-in ballots could lead to widespread voter fraud.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--A Farewell To ‘Schitt’s Creek’: Alexis’ 148 Best “Davids,” Ranked

119 .
“ David , how long are you gon na be doing this ?
Okay , just come and get me after you vomit , okay ?
” ( S1 , E2 ) 118 .
Alexis : I think I need a hug , or something .
David : W-you what ?
Alexis : I need a hug .
David : Uh… uh… Alexis : David , will you please give me a hug ?
( S2 , E6 ) 117 .
David : Is that a bow in the back ?
Alexis : Don ’ t , David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Moira : Celebrating a monthly anniversary seems a bit of a reach , but then Alexis informed us that this is the longest relationship you ’ ve ever had !
Alexis : Four whole months , David .
Johnny : How about that ?
David : Okay , this is not the longest relationship I ’ ve ever had .
I had a very intimate connection with Tony for several years .
Alexis : She was your pen pal , David .
Moira : She was in a penitentiary , dear .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Like , David forced us to watch him shoot at a basket for ten minutes until the ball hit the rim and then bounced back in his face .
But it actually worked out perfectly , because all David really wanted for his Bar Mitzvah was a nose job.
” ( S4 , E9 ) 112 .
“ And David , I know what you ’ re thinking , they ’ re probably back at his house , listening to Frank Ocean , laughing and re-hydrating… ” ( S5 , E6 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Alexis : David , you better be talking about Stevie Nicks .
( S6 , E4 ) 110 .
“ Okay , well this isn ’ t fair , David .
I ’ m the one who should be at a sketchy bar meeting randoms.
” ( S2 , E7 ) 109/108 .
Alexis : Okay , do me a favor , David , and don ’ t mention this to dad cause I haven ’ t chosen my courses yet , and if he finds out he ’ s just gon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ask him his opinion .
And no offense to him , but I don ’ t want it .
David : This is the same college where Malala gave that devastating commencement speech , right ?
Alexis : I don ’ t know , David , maybe he did .
( S4 , E1 ) 107 .
Patrick : Blow on them , David !
You have to blow on the circles , David !
You have to blow on the circles until they ’ re blue .
David : I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , David !
( S6 , E11 ) 106 .
“ But you didn ’ t stop recording .
So people basically got like , a whole podcast about how David ’ s wetting the bed again .
If I wasn ’ t your publicist , I would be enjoying the situation a lot more than I am .
Which is still , like , quite a lot.
” ( S6 , E2 ) 105 .
“ Where are my favorite groom and David off to ?
” ( S6 , E4 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good team , David .
You do the talking , and I sample the merchandise.
” ( S4 , E5 ) 103/102 .
Alexis : Did you or did you not have a subscription to Cosmo Girl when you were 16-years-old , David ?
David : No .
Alexis : Okay , David , if you have to lie about something you should breathe out while you answer cause it really just calms you down .
( S2 , E12 ) 101 .
“ My brother is getting married today .
Still feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink up , David .
It ’ s your big day .
And we love you.
” ( S6 , E14 ) 100 .
David : You look like a stick of gum .
Alexis : Like… what ?
David… ( S2 , E10 ) 97 .
“ So , Stevie… you ’ re a strong woman who ’ s alone a lot .
Like , I know you dated David , but everyone ’ s allowed a mistake , am I right ?
” ( S2 , E7 ) 96 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been in this situation , like , the most times… except I ’ m always the girl getting into the truck.
” ( S3 , E2 ) 95 .
Alexis : There are 200 people watching this , David !
That ’ s like , double your Instagram followers .
David : Okay , my account is private , thanks .
( S3 , E5 ) 94 .
“ You know what I think would be really cute is if I had my own little label , like , under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festival wear , and I can sell , like , hair feathers and body jewelry… David.
” ( S3 , E9 ) 93 .
David : Okay , well , I hardly think Ken is a threat .
Alexis : Mmm , tell that to his million dollar smile , David .
( S5 , E6 ) 92 .
“ Okay , this is why you have ground rules , David !
Josh Groban has a thick leather-bound binder full of them.
” ( S5 , E6 ) 90 .
“ Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my dad : sweetest little guy , gives the worst gifts .
Like , he built David a basketball court for his Bar Mitzvah.
” ( S4 , E9 ) 89 .
Alexis : I knew you ’ d get all panic-y and weird about this , so I ’ m looking for a two bedroom .
You ’ re welcome .
David : Okay , What if my husband and I don ’ t wan na share an apartment with you ?
Alexis : David , you try finding an affordable one-bedroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atlantic City .
( S6 , E12 ) 88 .
David : I ’ m sorry for taking your truck without permission .
( Roland doesn ’ t leave . )
Um… it was a bad mistake , and it won ’ t happen again .
( Roland still doesn ’ t leave . )
Oh my God .
Um… and I feel really bad about it .
Alexis : But do you , David ?
( S2 , E1 )

119. “David, how long are you gonna be doing this? Okay, just come and get me after you vomit, okay?” (S1, E2)
118. Alexis: I think I need a hug, or something.
David: W-you what?
Alexis: I need a hug.
David: Uh… uh…
Alexis: David, will you please give me a hug? (S2, E6)
117. David: Is that a bow in the back?
Alexis: Don’t, David! (S6, E14)
116/115. Moira: Celebrating a monthly anniversary seems a bit of a reach, but then Alexis informed us that this is the longest relationship you’ve ever had!
Alexis: Four whole months, David.
Johnny: How about that?
David: Okay, this is not the longest relationship I’ve ever had. I had a very intimate connection with Tony for several years.
Alexis: She was your pen pal, David.
Moira: She was in a penitentiary, dear. (S4, E7)
114/113. “Like, David forced us to watch him shoot at a basket for ten minutes until the ball hit the rim and then bounced back in his face. But it actually worked out perfectly, because all David really wanted for his Bar Mitzvah was a nose job.” (S4, E9)
112. “And David, I know what you’re thinking, they’re probably back at his house, listening to Frank Ocean, laughing and re-hydrating… ” (S5, E6)
111. David: I asked Stevie.
Alexis: David, you better be talking about Stevie Nicks. (S6, E4)
110. “Okay, well this isn’t fair, David. I’m the one who should be at a sketchy bar meeting randoms.” (S2, E7)
109/108. Alexis: Okay, do me a favor, David, and don’t mention this to dad cause I haven’t chosen my courses yet, and if he finds out he’s just gonna, like, buzz around until I ask him his opinion. And no offense to him, but I don’t want it.
David: This is the same college where Malala gave that devastating commencement speech, right?
Alexis: I don’t know, David, maybe he did. (S4, E1)
107. Patrick: Blow on them, David! You have to blow on the circles, David! You have to blow on the circles until they’re blue.
David: I’m blowing!
Alexis: Blow harder, David! (S6, E11)
106. “But you didn’t stop recording. So people basically got like, a whole podcast about how David’s wetting the bed again. If I wasn’t your publicist, I would be enjoying the situation a lot more than I am. Which is still, like, quite a lot.” (S6, E2)
105. “Where are my favorite groom and David off to?” (S6, E4)
104. “We make a very good team, David. You do the talking, and I sample the merchandise.” (S4, E5)
103/102. Alexis: Did you or did you not have a subscription to Cosmo Girl when you were 16-years-old, David?
David: No.
Alexis: Okay, David, if you have to lie about something you should breathe out while you answer cause it really just calms you down. (S2, E12)
101. “My brother is getting married today. Still feels so weird to say that, so drink up, David. It’s your big day. And we love you.” (S6, E14)
100. David: You look like a stick of gum.
Alexis: Like… what? David… (S2, E10)
99. (S5, E14)
98. [Gasps] David! (S3, E5)
97. “So, Stevie… you’re a strong woman who’s alone a lot. Like, I know you dated David, but everyone’s allowed a mistake, am I right?” (S2, E7)
96. “Don’t worry, David. I’ve been in this situation, like, the most times… except I’m always the girl getting into the truck.” (S3, E2)
95. Alexis: There are 200 people watching this, David! That’s like, double your Instagram followers.
David: Okay, my account is private, thanks. (S3, E5)
94. “You know what I think would be really cute is if I had my own little label, like, under your label. And I can sell festival wear, and I can sell, like, hair feathers and body jewelry… David.” (S3, E9)
93. David: Okay, well, I hardly think Ken is a threat.
Alexis: Mmm, tell that to his million dollar smile, David. (S5, E6)
92. “Okay, this is why you have ground rules, David! Josh Groban has a thick leather-bound binder full of them.” (S5, E6)
91. (S5, E5)
90. “Here’s the thing you should know about my dad: sweetest little guy, gives the worst gifts. Like, he built David a basketball court for his Bar Mitzvah.” (S4, E9)
89. Alexis: I knew you’d get all panic-y and weird about this, so I’m looking for a two bedroom. You’re welcome.
David: Okay, What if my husband and I don’t wanna share an apartment with you?
Alexis: David, you try finding an affordable one-bedroom in a place that’s not Atlantic City. (S6, E12)
88. David: I’m sorry for taking your truck without permission. (Roland doesn’t leave.) Um… it was a bad mistake, and it won’t happen again. (Roland still doesn’t leave.) Oh my God. Um… and I feel really bad about it.
Alexis: But do you, David? (S2, E1)


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Two more Titans players test positive for COVID-19

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The Titans ’ @ @ @ @ @ hold .
Two players tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday after two days of negative @ @ @ @ @ .
One test has been confirmed , while the other one is being rerun .
@ @ @ @ @ Steelers was canceled last week as they had the first outbreak in the NFL with @ @ @ @ @ members testing positive .
Tennessee was going to reopen its facilities on Wednesday , but @ @ @ @ @ halted .
The Titans were scheduled to play host to the Bills on Sunday and @ @ @ @ @ the NFL schedule into chaos .
The Patriots game against the Broncos is also at @ @ @ @ @ s star cornerback Stephon Gilmore tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday .
The Patriots played @ @ @ @ @ that game was pushed back a day following Cam Newton also testing positive .

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The NFL’s COVID-19 problem is spreading quickly.
Two Titans players tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday after two days of negative test results, MMQB.com reports. Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore, as well as a Raiders player also tested positive, according to ESPN.com.
The Titans game against the Steelers was canceled last week as they had the first outbreak in the NFL with nine players and nine staff members testing positive. Tennessee was going to reopen its facilities on Wednesday, but that plan has now been halted.
The Titans were scheduled to play host to the Bills on Sunday and another postponed game could throw the NFL schedule into chaos. The Patriots game against the Broncos is also at risk with Gilmore testing positive. The Patriots played the Chiefs on Monday after that game was pushed back a day following Cam Newton also testing positive.
No Chiefs players have tested positive, yet.
Ten Raiders players were fined on Monday after attending a charity event hosted by tight end Darren Waller last week. The players were seen mask-less in photographs and videos. It is unknown which Las Vegas player tested positive.
“We weren’t perfect, but we were trying our best,” quarterback Derek Carr said at the time. “We weren’t trying to be careless or reckless.”


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Russell Westbrook left $8K tip for housekeepers as he left NBA bubble

A photographer was attacked by a crowd of Orthodox Jewish ...

Housekeepers at a Florida hotel got a huge assist — an $8,000 tip — from Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook as he left the NBA bubble.
Westbrook, 31, left the oversize gratuity at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista as his Houston Rockets left the league’s bubble on Sept. 12 after being ousted by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, USA Today reports.
A person close to the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the amount that Westbrook left, according to the report.
Westbrook told Bleacher Report that showing his appreciation what simply the “right thing” to do.
“They took great care of us,” he told the outlet. “Took the time and energy to do their jobs at a high level. That was the right thing. I like to do the right thing.”
Westbrook also wrote a thank-you note to accompany the tip, he said.
In addition to the massive tip, Westbrook left his room “virtually spotless” prior to checking out, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Westbrook and the Rockets spent nearly two months at the hotel, ESPN reports. And the extreme generosity isn’t a new look for Westbrook, who won the NBA’s 2014-215 Cares Community Assist Award for ongoing community outreach efforts and his Honor the Gift clothing line.
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Westbrook, meanwhile, is also known to be incredibly tidy, ESPN reports.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Pence agrees to Plexiglas barrier at VP debate showdown with Kamala Harris

Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get updates on the 2020 presidential election and more Vice President Pence will be protected by a Plexiglas barrier during Wednesday night ’ s vice presidential debate in Utah against Sen. Kamala Harris — in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The news comes after the vice president ’ s team was cleared to take part in the debate by CDC director Robert Redfield , who signed off on a memo Tuesday evening saying Pence posed no risk by participating in an in-person capacity .
“ After a detailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the serial negative testing results of the Vice President , the CDC concludes from a public health standpoint , it is safe for the Vice President to participate in the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate , ” Redfield wrote .
Concerns have mounted following President Trump ’ s coronavirus diagnosis last Friday , which resulted in a four-day hospital stay for the commander-in-chief .
Pence , who has repeatedly tested negative for Covid-19 , found himself at odds with the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates earlier this week over their decision to erect Plexiglas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moderator , Susan Page of USA Today .
After the CPD announced their decision for the Salt Lake City event , Marc Short , Pence ’ s chief of staff , told the Washington Post that the team viewed the barriers as medically unnecessary , arguing that the candidates were both tested daily and would be separated by 12 feet on stage .
“ If she wants it , she ’ s more than welcome to surround herself with Plexiglas if that makes her feel more comfortable .
It ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After continued requests from Team Harris and Page , however , Short told the paper that while they maintained their position that the Plexiglas was unnecessary , they had agreed to it regardless .
A Pence spokesperson did not immediately respond to The Post ’ s request for comment .
A Trump campaign representative also declined to immediately respond .
The use of Plexiglas first gained attention over the weekend , when South Carolina Senate hopeful Jaime Harrison brought his own clear barrier to protect himself during his Saturday night debate against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While glass partitions were not utilized at last week ’ s face-off between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden , the commander-in-chief had not yet tested positive for the novel virus .
At the time , both candidates had their podiums placed over six feet apart to promote social distancing , and the two men did not shake hands .
It is not clear what changes will need to be made to next week ’ s presidential showdown in Miami , Fla. , as a result of his diagnosis .

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Vice President Mike Pence will be protected by a plexiglass barrier during Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate in Utah against Sen. Kamala Harris — in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The news comes after the vice president’s team was cleared to take part in the debate by CDC Director Robert Redfield, who signed off on a memo Tuesday evening saying Pence posed no risk by participating in person.
“After a detailed discussion with Dr. Shonau about his investigation and the serial negative testing results of the Vice President, the CDC concludes from a public health standpoint, it is safe for the Vice President to participate in the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate,” Redfield wrote.
Concerns have mounted following President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis last Friday, which resulted in a four-day hospital stay for the commander-in-chief.
Pence, who has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19, found himself at odds with the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates earlier this week over its decision to erect Plexiglas barriers to protect the two candidates and the moderator, Susan Page of USA Today.
After the CPD announced its decision for the Salt Lake City event, Marc Short, Pence’s chief of staff, told the Washington Post that the team viewed the barriers as medically unnecessary, arguing that the candidates were both tested daily and would be separated by 12 feet on stage.
“If she wants it, she’s more than welcome to surround herself with plexiglass if that makes her feel more comfortable. It’s not needed,” he told the newspaper.
After continued requests from Team Harris and Page, however, Short told the paper that while they maintained their position that the plexiglass was unnecessary, they had agreed to it regardless.
A Pence spokesperson did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. A Trump campaign representative also declined to immediately respond.
The use of plexiglass first gained attention over the weekend, when South Carolina Senate hopeful Jaime Harrison brought his own clear barrier to protect himself during his Saturday night debate against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
While partitions were not utilized at last week’s face-off between Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the commander-in-chief had not yet tested positive for the novel virus.
At the time, the candidates had their podiums placed over six feet apart to promote social distancing, and the two men did not shake hands.
It is not clear what changes will need to be made to next week’s presidential showdown in Miami, Fla., as a result of his diagnosis.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Crowd of Orthodox protesters attack photographer in Borough Park: video

A photographer was attacked by a crowd of Orthodox Jewish protesters enraged over the new state-mandated restrictions imposed during a COVID-19 surge in Borough Park .
The unidentified photographer , wearing a white polo shirt and a white face mask , was standing on the sidewalk , apparently filming with a phone , as the crowd surrounded him on all sides , video of the harrowing Tuesday night incident shows .
As he tried to walk away , the group followed him and knocked him to the ground , yelling and screaming , the footage shows .
The infuriated protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the intersection of 46th Street and 13th Avenue and chased away two city sheriff ’ s deputies who responded .
The defiant crowd chanted “ Jewish lives matter !
” as they held their ground .
Police say no arrests had been made during the unruly night .
The crowd was protesting an order by Gov .
Andrew Cuomo which shuts down schools completely and limits houses of worship to 10 people in certain COVID-19 hot spots .
Much of Borough Park is subject to those measures — the most restrictive — @ @ @ @ @ @

A photographer was attacked by a crowd of Orthodox Jewish protesters enraged over the new state-mandated restrictions imposed during a COVID-19 surge in Borough Park.
The unidentified photographer, wearing a white polo shirt and a white face mask, was standing on the sidewalk, apparently filming with a phone, as the crowd surrounded him on all sides, video of the harrowing Tuesday night incident shows.
As he tried to walk away, the group followed him and knocked him to the ground, yelling and screaming, the footage shows.
The infuriated protesters also lit a rubbish fire after midnight at the intersection of 46th Street and 13th Avenue and chased away two city sheriff’s deputies who responded.
The defiant crowd chanted “Jewish lives matter!” as they held their ground.
Police say no arrests had been made during the unruly night.
The crowd was protesting an order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that shuts down schools completely and limits houses of worship to 10 people in certain COVID-19 hot spots.
Much of Borough Park is subject to those measures — the most restrictive — which also shutter non-essential businesses.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Hurricane Delta makes landfall along Mexico coast as Category 2 storm

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Packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, Hurricane Delta made landfall Wednesday along the northeastern Mexican coast of the Yucatan Peninsula as a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center said.
Delta, which was located about 20 miles south of Cancun, is expected to strengthen back into a major hurricane after sweeping through open water in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward the Louisiana coast, CNN reported.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency and encouraged residents to be prepared for a major hurricane and not focus on its strength, according to the network.
The state is still recovering from Hurricane Laura, which slammed ashore as a Category 4 storm in August. More than 6,600 Laura evacuees remain in hotels around the state, mainly in New Orleans, because their homes are too heavily damaged to return.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey also has declared a state of emergency ahead of Delta.
Ben Schott of the National Weather Service said Delta will be a major hurricane with life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flash flooding.
The earliest the storm will hit is Friday morning, he said, but if the system slows, it could be as late as Saturday morning, according to CNN.
In Mexico, Quintana Roo Gov. Carlos Joaquín warned residents and tourists that Delta “is a strong, powerful hurricane.”
He considered it a good sign that the hurricane had weakened a little late Tuesday, but said the area hadn’t seen a storm like it since Hurricane Wilma in 2005.
Delta increased in strength by 80 mph in just 24 hours, more than doubling from a 60 mph storm at 2 p.m. Monday to 140 mph at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Its top winds peaked at 145 mph before weakening late Tuesday as it closed in on Yucatan.
Hundreds of guests and some 200 workers from the Fiesta Americana Condesa hotel were taken to the Technological Institute of Cancun campus, where they hunkered down and spread out on thin mattresses.
“The hotel has done a good job of making sure that we were provided for and that we’re going to be safe here in this place, so we don’t have any concerns at all,” said Shawn Sims, a tourist from Dallas sheltering with his wife, Rashonda Cooper, and their sons, Liam, 7, and Easton, 4.
“This is my first (hurricane) experience, but I see that these guys have a plan and they know what they’re doing,” Sims said.
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At the Cancun Convention Center, 400 tourists from hotels and rental properties also bunked for the night.
“We hope that in this place we are surely much safer,” Quintana Roo Tourism Secretary Marisol Vanegas said. “This is a structure that has withstood other hurricanes.”
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--‘The Great British Baking Show’ 2020 Cast Guide: Follow the Bakers on Instagram

A brand new season of the sweetest show on Netflix is back in full-swing .
The Great British Baking Show has returned for its 11th official season this Fall ( aka The Great British Baking Show Collection 8 on Netflix ) .
This new season of the international fave was filmed completely in a quarantine bubble at Down Hall in Great Britain .
The bakers quarantined together amid the pandemic and , as you might have expected , the pandaemonium of 2020 has already invaded the tent .
However one thing about The Great British Baking Show remains constant in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are .
Sure , Mary Berry ’ s gone for good and the hosts seem to change every few years , but The Great British Baking Show ‘ s contestants will always be the most adorable human beings in all the UK .
This year we have waistcoat-obsessed Rowan , the hilariously sweet Sura ( who walks her pet cat for fun ) , and a pantomime producer named Lottie who loves Viking metal .
Past Great British Baking Show stars like Kim Joy , Nadiya , Manon , Antony , and both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tent as Instagram influencers and food TV personalities .
Hungry to follow the next class of bakers from The Great British Baking Show on social media ?
You ’ re in luck .
The 2020 class of The Great British Baking Show are all on Instagram…and they all seem to be continuing to interact with each other far from the fun of the bubble .
Here ’ s your guide to the current cast of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix and where you can follow them all on Instagram…

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A brand new season of the sweetest show on Netflix is back in full-swing. The Great British Baking Show has returned for its 11th official season this Fall (aka The Great British Baking Show Collection 8 on Netflix). This new season of the international fave was filmed completely in a quarantine bubble at Down Hall in Great Britain. The bakers quarantined together amid the pandemic and, as you might have expected, the pandaemonium of 2020 has already invaded the tent.
However one thing about The Great British Baking Show remains constant in 2020: how lovable the bakers all are. Sure, Mary Berry’s gone for good and the hosts seem to change every few years, but The Great British Baking Show‘s contestants will always be the most adorable human beings in all the UK. This year we have waistcoat-obsessed Rowan, the hilariously sweet Sura (who walks her pet cat for fun), and a pantomime producer named Lottie who loves Viking metal.
Past Great British Baking Show stars like Kim Joy, Nadiya, Manon, Antony, and both the Rubys have found considerable success outside the tent as Instagram influencers and food TV personalities. Hungry to follow the next class of bakers from The Great British Baking Show on social media? You’re in luck. The 2020 class of The Great British Baking Show are all on Instagram…and they all seem to be continuing to interact with each other far from the fun of the bubble.
Here’s your guide to the current cast of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix and where you can follow them all on Instagram…
Loriea, Age 27 Loriea may have been the first baker eliminated from the tent in 2020, but she made an impact with her bubble gum flavoring and bubbly personality. Loriea works as a radiographer and loves breaking the rules with her bakes. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Loriea on Instagram @loriea_cc
Mak, Age 51 Mak is an accountant from Manchester who sadly left the tent only last week. Mak was obviously very popular with the other bakers, who were torn up about his absence, and leaves a Bill Bryson-loving void in this year’s Great British Baking Show. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Mak on Instagram @makkers_ra_ra_ra
Laura, Age 31 Laura works as a samaritans volunteer and digital manager. While she fumbled on Week 1 with a neck-less Freddie Mercury, she’s managed to charm with her flavors and peppy personality. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Laura on Instagram @laura.adlington
Lottie, Age 31 Early fan favorite and the first baker to earn a Hollywood handshake, Lottie works as a pantomime producer in West Sussex. She also apparently has a deep love of Viking culture and metal. We’re not sure what her cute grandparents who live down the way from her think of that. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Lottie on Instagram @lottiegotcake
Dave, Age 30 Dave is the current Star Baker, which is either a sign that he’s destined for great things or a rough week ahead. Dave’s already found himself in the middle of some drama since Sura accidentally elbowed his technical in the first week. Dave works as an armored guard in Hampshire, where he lives with his adorable dog and gorgeous partner, who is expecting their first kid. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Dave on Instagram @dave_friday_bakes
Marc, Age 51 Sweet Marc is works as a carer and bronze resin sculptor in Cornwall, and he turned to baking after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident. According to the show, he’s also a single-dad. He’s also a early stand out in the tent and came close to winning Star Baker last week. If he can get his nerves under control, he could last a long time on the show. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Marc on Instagram @marc_o_bakes
Peter, Age 20 Scottish accounting and finance student Peter is the youngest baker in the tent this season and took home the season’s first Star Baker honor. He cites the show itself for inspiring him to be a baker at 12 years old. So, yeah, we’ve got a hardcore GBBO student on our hands. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Peter on Instagram @peter_bakes
Sura, Age 31 By day, London-resident Sura works an NHS pharmacy dispenser and by evening she walks her black cat through the streets of the British capital. Okay, we jest. She bakes for fun. Sura has already won one technical and, more importantly, won our hearts with her hilarious reaction shots. Her baking includes a lot of traditional Iranian flavors with a British twist. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Sura on Instagram @surasbakes
Mark, Age 32 Mark is a project manager in Liverpool who MISSED HIS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE ON THE SHOW. Okay, those all-caps are all our shock at his very reasonable decision. In fact, based on an intro video with his wife — where their dog pulls him hilariously off camera — she seems super down with Mark’s tenure in the tent. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Mark on Instagram @thebakingbuddha
Rowan, Age 55 Rowan, love of my life, master of my soul…Er. (Okay, sorry, I just really love this man.) Rowan is a waistcoat-obsessed music teacher from Worcestershire. Expect his ‘gram to be as sophisticated as his adventurous bakes, right down to the fashion obsession. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Rowan on Instagram @rowansbigbakes
Linda, Age 61 Linda is a retired living team leader who lives in East Sussex. She made a very sweet Bob Marley cake in the first week because she loves his laid-back vibe. Linda has also served up some absolutely gorgeous bakes so far and could be a stealth shark in the tent. You can follow The Great British Baking Show’s Linda on Instagram @lindarayovsunshine


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Patriots star Stephon Gilmore tests positive for COVID-19

The New England Patriots have another coronavirus case .
Star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for COVID-19 , NFL @ @ @ @ @ Patriots will not hold their scheduled Wednesday practice .
Quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ the NFL to move Week 4 ’ s Patriots-Chiefs game from Sunday afternoon to Monday @ @ @ @ @ scheduled to play the Broncos on Sunday .
Gilmore , 30 , was the only @ @ @ @ @ s testing to have a positive , according to the report .
He played in @ @ @ @ @ , but Kansas City had zero positive cases after playing the Patriots , according to @ @ @ @ @ NFL ’ s Defensive Player of the Year last season .
He ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ Pro Bowler .
Practice-squad defensive tackle Bill Murray was also placed on the Patriots ’ @ @ @ @ @

The New England Patriots have another coronavirus case.
Star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for COVID-19, and the Patriots scrapped their scheduled Wednesday practice. Gilmore confirmed his diagnosis on Twitter and said he’s asymptomatic.
Quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19 last week, prompting the NFL to move Week 4’s Patriots-Chiefs game from Sunday afternoon to Monday night. The Patriots are scheduled to play the Broncos on Sunday.
“Here we go again,” an anonymous Patriots player told NFL Network. The player added that while they’re well-cared for, “it’s bringing this (expletive) home that’s scary.”
Gilmore, 30, was the only Patriots player from Tuesday’s testing to have a positive, according to the report. He played in the game against the Chiefs, but Kansas City had zero positive cases after playing the Patriots, according to ESPN. The Patriots will also work remotely on Thursday.
Gilmore was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year last season. He’s a two-time All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowler.
Practice-squad defensive tackle Bill Murray was also placed on the Patriots’ reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Ghislaine Maxwell hires lawyer who defended Osama bin Laden henchman

Sirius XM is close to inking a new contract with ...

Accused Jeffrey Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell has hired a “super lawyer” who once represented one of Osama bin Laden’s henchmen, legal papers show.
Bobbi Sternheim filed papers Monday in New York’s Southern District Court to note that she “hereby appears as counsel for Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell” in her sex-trafficking case.
Sternheim’s law firm, Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio, called her a “recognized leader in the local and national criminal defense bar for litigating difficult and complex cases.”
She is the first — and still only — woman to get the New York Criminal Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in the Profession, the firm boasts on her online bio.
“Bobbi has tried international organized crime and racketeering conspiracies, international terrorism offenses, international telemarketing fraud, capital murder, and interstate transport of pornographic media,” her bio noted, saying she also “holds Top Secret/SCI Clearance.”
Her most high-profile case, however, remains representing for bin Laden henchmen Khaled al-Fawwaz in his 2015 trial over the 1998 bombings of two US embassies in Africa that killed 224 people.
Then-US Attorney Preet Bharara said at the time that al-Fawwaz “played a critical role for al Qaeda in its murderous conspiracy against America.”
Sternheim said she was “disappointed” when her client — bin Laden’s spokesman in London — was convicted on four counts of conspiracy and sentenced to life in prison.
Sternheim has also represented other terrorists, including Minh Quang Pham, who admitted a plot to blow up London’s Heathrow Airport and was sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2016.
She is listed as a “super lawyer” — one of those “recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession,” the site said.
“Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field,” Super Lawyers said.
Sternheim is not Maxwell’s only high-profile lawyer in the team battling to get her off charges of conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse young women.
The 58-year-old British media heiress also hired Christian Everdell, who spent more than a decade as an assistant US attorney for the Southern District of New York — and helped bring down drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Sirius XM reportedly close to new $120 million contract with Howard Stern

Sirius XM is close to inking a new contract with Howard Stern that would pay the shock jock about $ 120 million a year , a new report says .
The deal would give the satellite-radio network ’ s biggest star a significant raise from his previous five-year deals , which maxed out at around $ 80 million to $ 100 million and cover Stern ’ s staff and production costs , Bloomberg News reported Tuesday .
The talks could still collapse before Stern ’ s current contract expires at the end of the year , according to the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow New York-based Sirius to keep a marquee host as it faces growing competition from streaming services such as Spotify , which has invested heavily in podcasts in recent years .
Sirius ’ s stock price shot up more than 7 percent in premarket trading early Wednesday before paring the gains .
The shares were trading up about 2 percent at $ 5.67 as of 7:26 a.m. Stern has reportedly been negotiating a new deal with Sirius for most of this year .
His team had preliminary talks with Spotify — which recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s popular and sometimes controversial podcast — but the discussions didn ’ t get very far , according to Bloomberg .
Sirius ’ s talks with Stern come ahead of CEO Jim Meyer ’ s retirement at the end of the year .
Meyer recently underscored the importance of big-name personalities such as Stern to Sirius , which reported net profits of $ 243 million in the second quarter on revenues of $ 1.9 billion .
“ I can tell you that we understand the economics very , very well , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I can look every investor in the eye and tell them that is a good investment for Sirius XM , ” Meyer said at a Goldman Sachs conference last month .
Sirius also jumped deeper into the podcast market with its July move to acquire Stitcher , which hosts popular podcasts such as the true-crime show “ My Favorite Murder ” and comedian Marc Maron ’ s “ WTF.
” Sirius did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday morning .

Sirius XM is close to inking a new contract with Howard Stern that would pay the shock jock about $120 million a year, a new report says.
The deal would give the satellite-radio network’s biggest star a significant raise from his previous five-year deals, which maxed out at around $80 million to $100 million and cover Stern’s staff and production costs, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.
The talks could still collapse before Stern’s current contract expires at the end of the year, according to the news service. But a successful deal would allow New York-based Sirius to keep a marquee host as it faces growing competition from streaming services such as Spotify, which has invested heavily in podcasts in recent years.
Sirius’s stock price shot up more than 7 percent in premarket trading early Wednesday before paring the gains. The shares were trading up about 2 percent at $5.67 as of 7:26 a.m.
Stern has reportedly been negotiating a new deal with Sirius for most of this year. His team had preliminary talks with Spotify — which recently became the exclusive home of Joe Rogan’s popular and sometimes controversial podcast — but the discussions didn’t get very far, according to Bloomberg.
Sirius’s talks with Stern come ahead of CEO Jim Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year. Meyer recently underscored the importance of big-name personalities such as Stern to Sirius, which reported net profits of $243 million in the second quarter on revenues of $1.9 billion.
“I can tell you that we understand the economics very, very well, for instance, of content like Howard Stern, and I can look every investor in the eye and tell them that is a good investment for Sirius XM,” Meyer said at a Goldman Sachs conference last month.
Sirius also jumped deeper into the podcast market with its July move to acquire Stitcher, which hosts popular podcasts such as the true-crime show “My Favorite Murder” and comedian Marc Maron’s “WTF.”
Sirius declined to comment.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--‘Undecided’ voters at NBC town hall were reportedly Joe Biden supporters

Two “ undecided ” voters who appeared on an NBC News town hall with Joe Biden that has been described as an “ infomercial ” for the Democratic nominee had earlier voiced their support for the former vice president on MSNBC , according to a report .
Peter Gonzalez and Ismael Llano posed questions to the Democratic presidential nominee at the town hall Monday in Miami as part of an “ audience of undecided Florida voters.
” Both Gonzalez and Llano appeared on MSNBC in August to show their support for Biden , the Washington Free Beacon reported on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of Trump , good luck , and good luck with the future attracting younger voters , ” Gonzalez said on MSNBC .
He and Llano were identified as “ voting for Biden.
” “ Something that Joe Biden said during his speech that resonated with me was what defines America is a possibility , ” Llano said in the same broadcast .
At the town hall , NBC News ’ anchor Lester Holt said Llano “ voted for Hillary Clinton four years ago but has voted Republican in the past.
” And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t mentioned in the town hall , asked Biden if he is beholden to “ the radical left.
” “ Cuban American and Venezuelan voters here in South Florida are being targeted with messages by the Trump campaign claiming that a vote for Joe Biden is a vote for the radical left and socialism , and even communism , ” Gonzalez asked .
“ What can you tell people in my family , my friends – who are understandably concerned with that issue – that would make them feel comfortable voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” NBC has taken shots for its handling of the town hall , with some calling it an “ infomercial for Joe Biden.
” Marc Caputo , writing on Politico , said the voters didn ’ t sound undecided .
“ This was a Biden-leaning crowd , if not a Biden crowd , ” Caputo wrote .
“ So Biden had the equivalent of a one-hour infomercial that played to his strengths : engaging with respectful real voters ( he ’ s been known to blow his stack with citizens who attack him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-liners accrued over decades in public life.
” President Trump panned the town hall as a “ joke ” in a Tuesday afternoon tweet .
“ Did anyone get to see that absolute ‘ Joke ’ of a Town Hall interview that Joe Biden did with Concast @ NBCNews , hosted by Lester Holt ?
” the president wrote .
“ What a disgrace to our Country that FREE public airwaves can be used that way .
All SOFTBALLS .
A big FIX .
Time should be paid by the corrupt DNC !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to requests for comment from the Free Beacon .

Two “undecided” voters who appeared on an NBC News town hall with Joe Biden that has been described as an “infomercial” for the Democratic nominee had earlier voiced their support for the former vice president on MSNBC, according to a report.
Peter Gonzalez and Ismael Llano posed questions to the Democratic presidential nominee at the town hall Monday in Miami as part of an “audience of undecided Florida voters.”
Both Gonzalez and Llano appeared on MSNBC in August to show their support for Biden, the Washington Free Beacon reported on Tuesday.
“If we get four more years of Trump, good luck, and good luck with the future attracting younger voters,” Gonzalez said on MSNBC.
He and Llano were identified as “voting for Biden.”
“Something that Joe Biden said during his speech that resonated with me was what defines America is a possibility,” Llano said in the same broadcast.
At the town hall, NBC News anchor Lester Holt said Llano “voted for Hillary Clinton four years ago but has voted Republican in the past.”
And Gonzalez, whose voting history wasn’t mentioned in the town hall, asked Biden if he is beholden to “the radical left.”
“Cuban American and Venezuelan voters here in South Florida are being targeted with messages by the Trump campaign claiming that a vote for Joe Biden is a vote for the radical left and socialism, and even communism,” Gonzalez asked. “What can you tell people in my family, my friends — who are understandably concerned with that issue — that would make them feel comfortable voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris?”
NBC has taken shots for its handling of the town hall.
Marc Caputo, writing on Politico, said the voters didn’t sound undecided.
“This was a Biden-leaning crowd, if not a Biden crowd,” Caputo wrote. “So Biden had the equivalent of a one-hour infomercial that played to his strengths: engaging with respectful real voters (he’s been known to blow his stack with citizens who attack him) as he dished out anecdotes and one-liners accrued over decades in public life.”
President Trump blasted “Fake News” for supporting Biden’s campaign.
“I just hope the voter understands that they are all Fake News trying hard to push a man that should NEVER be president of our Country,” he wrote on Wednesday morning.
Trump also panned the town hall as a “joke” in a Tuesday afternoon tweet.
“Did anyone get to see that absolute ‘Joke’ of a Town Hall interview that Joe Biden did with Concast @NBCNews, hosted by Lester Holt?” the president wrote.
“What a disgrace to our Country that FREE public airwaves can be used that way. All SOFTBALLS. A big FIX. Time should be paid by the corrupt DNC!”
NBC and MSNBC did not respond to requests for comment from the Free Beacon.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Elk rips Colorado golfer’s kidney to pieces during random attack on course

A Colorado man who was enjoying a pleasant round of golf with three pals ended up in the hospital after a nasty encounter with a large bull elk , which ripped his kidney into three pieces .
Zak Bornhoft , 41 , and his friends were about to complete the Evergreen Golf Course outside of Denver on Saturday when they were met by dozens of elk roaming around the 18-hole course , CNN reported .
“ The golfing went pretty good throughout the day until we got to the back nine and saw all the elk , ” Bornhoft told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hospital bed .
“ This bull elk was just eyeing us down , ” he continued .
“ We were slowly going forward and he started charging at us and he missed .
My buddy gassed it to get away and the elk gored me on my right side.
” The animal ’ s antler punctured Bornhoft ’ s body and penetrated his left kidney , ripping it apart .
“ It was unbelievable , ” he told CNN .
“ ( The elk ) was just freaked out and there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recounted his ordeal on Facebook , where he insisted that he and his friends “ definitely were not playing with the elk !
” “ There was absolutely nothing I could do in my situation .
It ’ s unbelievable how fast and wide the news travels .
So here ’ s the real story .
The Elk owned the property and he didn ’ t want us on it , ” he wrote in a post titled “ Zak vs The Elk.
” “ I didn ’ t do anything wrong , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Elk , I took pictures from a distance and zoomed in the photos .
The driver of my cart is devastated but there wasn ’ t really anything he could do .
We were just trying to get away.
” Bornhoft ’ s wife , Megan , also recounted his ordeal on Facebook , where she said that “ after a long night/half day of waiting we are relieved to say that the urologist thinks the kidney will be able to repair itself !
” Megan added : “ The trauma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flush his wound , they were able to clean up until his back muscle , but could not safely go further .
He continues to be in a tremendous amount of pain , but is handling it in true Zak fashion…dry humor !
!
” A spokeswoman for Denver Parks and Recreation told CNN that the incident was the first time in at least 15 years that a golfer has been gored .
“ They are just all over the course but people can play through , ” Cyndi Karvaski said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to warn golfers to stay away from the elk.
” Megan said her hubby was “ in much better spirits now that he got some food in his belly !
!
” “ I am so very thankful that this buck struck where it did because things could have looked much different right now !
I ’ m blessed to be sitting next to my husband , even if it ’ s masked up in a ICU room , ” she wrote .
“ Thank you to all who have reached out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming as we are not out of the clear yet !
!
Oh and if you ever find yourself in Evergreen playing golf…just make sure it ’ s not during mating season !
”

A Colorado man who was enjoying a pleasant round of golf with three pals ended up in the hospital after a nasty encounter with a large bull elk, which ripped his kidney into three pieces.
Zak Bornhoft, 41, and his friends were about to complete the Evergreen Golf Course outside of Denver on Saturday when they were met by dozens of elk roaming around the 18-hole course, CNN reported.
“The golfing went pretty good throughout the day until we got to the back nine and saw all the elk,” Bornhoft told the network in a phone interview from his hospital bed.
“This bull elk was just eyeing us down,” he continued. “We were slowly going forward and he started charging at us and he missed. My buddy gassed it to get away and the elk gored me on my right side.”
The animal’s antler punctured Bornhoft’s body and penetrated his left kidney, ripping it apart.
“It was unbelievable,” he told CNN. “(The elk) was just freaked out and there was nothing we could do.”
Bornhoft also recounted his ordeal on Facebook, where he insisted that he and his friends “definitely were not playing with the elk!”
“There was absolutely nothing I could do in my situation. It’s unbelievable how fast and wide the news travels. So here’s the real story. The Elk owned the property and he didn’t want us on it,” he wrote in a post titled “Zak vs The Elk.”
“I didn’t do anything wrong, I didn’t try to play with the Elk, I took pictures from a distance and zoomed in the photos. The driver of my cart is devastated but there wasn’t really anything he could do. We were just trying to get away.”
Bornhoft’s wife, Megan, also recounted his ordeal on Facebook, where she said that “after a long night/half day of waiting we are relieved to say that the urologist thinks the kidney will be able to repair itself!”
Megan added: “The trauma team put zak under last night to flush his wound, they were able to clean up until his back muscle, but could not safely go further. He continues to be in a tremendous amount of pain, but is handling it in true Zak fashion…dry humor!!”
A spokeswoman for Denver Parks and Recreation told CNN that the incident was the first time in at least 15 years that a golfer has been gored.
“They are just all over the course but people can play through,” Cyndi Karvaski said. “There is signage posted around the course to warn golfers to stay away from the elk.”
Megan said her hubby was “in much better spirits now that he got some food in his belly!!”
“I am so very thankful that this buck struck where it did because things could have looked much different right now! I’m blessed to be sitting next to my husband, even if it’s masked up in a ICU room,” she wrote.
“Thank you to all who have reached out with prayers and well wishes, keep them coming as we are not out of the clear yet!! Oh and if you ever find yourself in Evergreen playing golf…just make sure it’s not during mating season!”


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Washed up debris on Australian beach could belong to missing MH370

Parts from an aircraft have washed up on a remote Australian beach , raising hopes the debris could be from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 , which vanished in 2014 with 239 people aboard , according to a report .
Mike Elcoate , a fisherman who spotted the wreckage Monday near Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland , said he initially thought the parts came from a boat ’ s rudder or possibly a plane ’ s trim tab , The Mirror reported .
But he then reportedly discovered a wing-link structure nearby and posted his findings online in an Aircraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news outlet .
The angler said many people then reached out to him about the possibility that the pieces came from the doomed Boeing 777 , which disappeared shortly after taking off for Beijing from Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia , on March 8 , 2014 .
Working on Malaysia ’ s behalf , Australia failed to locate the aircraft during the largest search in aviation history before ending it in 2017 .
A second search , led by the American firm Ocean Infinity , also came up empty .
Former Australian Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ very top levels ” of the Malaysian government believed that the captain of MH370 downed the plane in a mass murder-suicide .
Despite the tantalizing discovery on the beach this week , aviation researcher Mick Gilbert told The Australian that “ the part shows nowhere near enough weathering , has relatively sparse barnacle growth and is almost certainly the wrong color.
” He added : “ If it is indeed an aircraft component it is more likely to be a piece of Air Niugini flight 73 that landed short of the runway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
”

Parts from an aircraft have washed up on a remote Australian beach, raising hopes the debris could be from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished in 2014 with 239 people aboard, according to a report.
Mike Elcoate, a fisherman who spotted the wreckage Monday near Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, said he initially thought the parts came from a boat’s rudder or possibly a plane’s trim tab, the Mirror reported.
But he then reportedly discovered a wing-link structure nearby and posted his findings online in an aircraft maintenance engineering Facebook group, according to the news outlet.
The angler said many people reached out to him about the possibility that the pieces came from the doomed Boeing 777, which disappeared shortly after taking off for Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 8, 2014.
Working on Malaysia’s behalf, Australia failed to locate the aircraft during the largest search in aviation history before ending it in 2017. A second search, led by the American firm Ocean Infinity, also came up empty.
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has claimed that the “very top levels” of the Malaysian government believed that the captain of MH370 downed the plane in a mass murder-suicide.
Despite the tantalizing discovery on the beach this week, aviation researcher Mick Gilbert told The Australian that “the part shows nowhere near enough weathering, has relatively sparse barnacle growth and is almost certainly the wrong color.”
He added: “If it is indeed an aircraft component it is more likely to be a piece of Air Niugini flight 73 that landed short of the runway at Chuuk International airport back in September 2018.”


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Two scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing genome editing method

STOCKHOLM — French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing @ @ @ @ @ known as CRISPR .
The recipients were announced Wednesday in Stockholm by Goran Hansson , @ @ @ @ @ Swedish Academy of Sciences .
The prestigious award comes with a gold medal and prize @ @ @ @ @ ( more than $ 1.1 million ) , courtesy of a bequest left more than @ @ @ @ @ prize ’ s creator , Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel .
The amount was increased recently @ @ @ @ @ On Monday , the Nobel Committee awarded the prize for physiology and medicine to Americans @ @ @ @ @ Charles M. Rice and British-born scientist Michael Houghton for discovering the liver-ravaging hepatitis C virus @ @ @ @ @ for physics went to Roger Penrose of Britain , Reinhard Genzel of Germany and Andrea @ @ @ @ @ for their breakthroughs in understanding the mysteries of cosmic black holes .
The other prizes @ @ @ @ @ the fields of literature , peace and economics .

STOCKHOLM — French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing known as CRISPR.
The recipients were announced Wednesday in Stockholm by Goran Hansson, Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The prestigious award comes with a gold medal and prize money of 10 million krona (more than $1.1 million), courtesy of a bequest left more than a century ago by the prize’s creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. The amount was increased recently to adjust for inflation.
On Monday, the Nobel Committee awarded the prize for physiology and medicine to Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and British-born scientist Michael Houghton for discovering the liver-ravaging hepatitis C virus. Tuesday’s prize for physics went to Roger Penrose of Britain, Reinhard Genzel of Germany and Andrea Ghez of the United States for their breakthroughs in understanding the mysteries of cosmic black holes.
The other prizes are for outstanding work in the fields of literature, peace and economics.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Yankees’ Gary Sanchez fails in big spots in loss

It wasn ’ t enough to hold the hammer .
The Yankees had ...

Gary Sanchez’s bid for redemption took a hit on Tuesday.
He was behind the plate as a series of Yankees pitchers failed to shut down Tampa Bay’s lineup, from rookie right-hander Deivi Garcia to veteran lefty J.A. Happ.
There was also a passed ball mixed in that put a runner in scoring position.
Still, all of that could have been forgotten when he came to the plate with the Yankees trailing by three runs in the top of the ninth.
With two on and one out against Peter Fairbanks, Sanchez struck out on three pitches in the Yankees’ 7-5 loss in Game 2 of the ALDS at Petco Park in San Diego.
It came after Sanchez had another chance in the seventh.
After Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier reached to start the inning against Diego Castillo, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash went to Nick Anderson to face Sanchez and the right-hander struck out Sanchez to start a dominant inning in which he fanned Sanchez, DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Judge consecutively.
He ended 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, another disappointing game in a season full of them.
Sanchez watched from the dugout in Game 1 as Kyle Higashioka started again behind the plate with ace Gerrit Cole on the mound. And not only did Higashioka help guide the Yankees to the win with his defense, he also added a homer.
The Yankees still think Sanchez’s defense is underrated and there is no doubt he always has a chance to change a game with one swing, as he did with his two-run opposite field homer against the Indians in Game 2 of the wild-card series, when he also added a key sacrifice fly.
But more often than not this season — when he hit just .147 and had an OPS of .618 — Sanchez has had games like he did Tuesday, when he hit ninth and struck out looking and grounded out to start innings and then whiffed in a spot where he could have altered the outcome.
He will no doubt have other opportunities to impact this series and the rest of the postseason — likely starting on Wednesday with Masahiro Tanaka on the mound, but Sanchez is running out of time to alter the narrative of another subpar season.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka ‘not surprised’ he’s starting Game 3

Masahiro Tanaka is happy to be pitching in Southern California instead of the wind and rain of Cleveland where he worked last week in the AL wild-card series.
As far as not following Cole in Game 2 of the ALDS on Tuesday night at Petco Park as he did in the wild-card series against the Indians, it wasn’t a big deal that Boone went with Garcia, the 21-year-old right-hander who allowed one run in just one inning before passing the ball to Happ. Tanaka will start Game 3 on Wednesday night.
“I wasn’t overly surprised when they told me I was going to go in Game 3 just because I didn’t really care about where I was pitching,’’ Tanaka said. “I can’t go into the details of why we are doing this but I have prepared myself to pitch in Game 3.’’
In Game 2 of the ALDs which the Yankees won 10-9, Tanaka had to put up with a rain delay at the start of the game and another in the first inning that lasted 33 minutes. Tanaka gave up four runs in the opening frame but rebounded to throw three scoreless innings before being lifted in the fourth with two runners on and not outs.
Pedro Martinez may have had a problem with Gleyber Torres stealing second base in the top of the ninth inning with a six-run lead in the Yankees’ ALDS Game 1 victory over the Rays in San Diego, but Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash did not.
“None whatsoever,’’ Cash said before the Rays’ 7-5 win in Game 2 on Tuesday. “We’d be doing the same thing, I assure you.”
Following Monday’s game, Martinez, the former Red Sox great who is now a TBS broadcaster, called Torres’ decision “a mistake.”
“You respect the opposition, because you expect them to respect you,’’ Martinez said. “And what you do is you add fuel to the fire, and later on if they bust you back, don’t think that they don’t respect you or they don’t like you. It was just that, that was a terrible mistake. I hope you learn, and the next time just don’t do that.”
The play came during the Yankees’ five-run ninth, when they blew the game open.
After Aaron Hicks’ RBI single made it a two-run game, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam to put the Yankees up by six runs.
With two out, Torres singled and swiped second against Shane McClanahan, who was making his MLB debut. The Yankees loaded the bases again in the inning before DJ LeMahieu grounded out to end the inning.
Still, in a game that had a combined six homers, it was hard to say even a six-run lead was out of reach.
According to MLB COVID protocols player’s immediate family members can attend postseason games and sit apart from families staying in the team bubbles. That is why Stanton’s parents were able to attend Game 1 at Petco Park.
Boone didn’t sound like he was upset over Rays reliever John Curtiss throwing up and in to Gio Urshela and Torres after giving up Stanton’s grand slam in the ninth inning of Game 1.
“I didn’t realize how close it was, saw it later,’’ Boone said. “Our focus is really on the game and trying do what we can and not get distracted by that and try to win these games.’’
Petco Park workers were tightening up the covering on the outfield walls before Game 2.
“It should play a little more true and consistent across the board. There were a couple of dead spots and hopefully that is out of there,’’ Boone said of the fence coverings that were installed before Game 1.
LeMahieu carries a 22-game hitting streak against the Rays into Game 3 counting the regular season and postseason thanks to an RBI single in the ninth inning of Game 2 on Tuesday night. That was the longest current streak against a single opponent by an active player in the majors.
— Additional reporting by Ken Davidoff


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Giants may be spared from doomsday 0-16 scenario

It turns out the Giants will play in a big game this season .
The Washington Football Team ’ s trip to MetLife Stadium on Oct. 18 should be circled on the calendar .
It ’ s the only time in the final 12 games that the Giants ( 0-4 ) are likely to play as a favorite , according to projections from two bookmakers .
So , the doomsday crowd anticipating the Giants will finish 0-16 either will be silenced or gain credence in less than two weeks .
“ I think that game could open up as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a point , ” said Thomas Gable , director of race and sports at Borgata .
“ It ’ s tough to say they would be favored as the opener in any other game on the schedule .
They play in a very poor division overall , so they ’ ll probably win at least one , probably two of those NFC East games.
” In fact , the Westgate SuperBook installed the Giants as a 3.5-point favorite over Washington ( 1-3 ) on its lookahead line .
BetMGM listed the Giants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing their best player , Saquon Barkley , to a season-ending injury .
“ It ’ s very tough to go winless , ” Gable said .
But the Giants do not face any of the other winless teams ( Jets , Texans , Falcons ) and their 0-4 start is against a softer schedule than their peers ’ .
Giants ’ opponents have a .548 winning percentage compared to at least .609 for the three others .
“ You can ’ t ride a roller coaster in this league , ” Giants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a long season .
There ’ s a lot of ball to be played .
We are an improved team from last week .
We have to make sure we don ’ t have self-inflicted wounds that stop us from having the wins we need.
” There have been only five winless NFL seasons since 1944 , including two 0-16 ’ s ( 2008 Lions , 2016 Browns ) .
The ball usually bounces the way of a win , but gut feelings are difficult to figure into creating a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be much of an underdog at Washington , either , because even in the best of times , [ Washington ] never really had much of a home-field advantage since they moved into the new ballpark , ” said Chris Andrews , manager of South Point sportsbook .
“ The Bengals are probably a little better than advertised .
Who knows ?
A lot of things change during the course of the year.
” If the Giants lose Oct. 18 , they will be upset-reliant to avoid history .
Here is a look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by winnability .
NFC L-East ( 6 ) : at Cowboys ( Sunday ) ; vs. Washington ( Oct. 18 ) ; at Eagles ( Oct. 22 ) ; at Washington ( Nov. 8 ) ; vs. Eagles ( Nov. 15 ) ; vs. Cowboys ( Jan. 3 ) .
Same old tune of optimism here .
But is it warranted ?
The NFC East has produced only two total double-digit win teams in the last three seasons , but it hasn ’ t benefited the Giants , who have lost six straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Eagles .
The home-and-home with Washington has produced splits in four of the last five seasons .
Forget It ( 3 ) : vs .
Buccaneers ( Nov. 2 ) ; at Seahawks ( Dec. 2 ) ; at Ravens ( Dec. 27 ) .
Beat quarterbacks Tom Brady , Russell Wilson or Lamar Jackson ?
Even for an overachieving defense , that ’ s a three-time MVP , the reigning MVP and the early-season favorite for MVP .
These teams are a combined 10-2 and all have a point differential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense , too .
With a Little Luck ( 3 ) : at Bengals ( Nov. 29 ) ; vs. Cardinals ( Dec. 13 ) ; vs. Browns ( Dec. 20 ) .
Hold off on labeling any of these three perennial non-playoff teams as unbeatable .
Giants-Browns will have plenty of juice if a healthy Odell Beckham Jr. faces his old team — especially after his three-touchdown performance against the once-rival Cowboys .
The enigmatic Cardinals started 2-0 but just lost to the lowly Lions and Panthers .
Kyler Murray already is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matchup of the top two quarterbacks drafted in 2019 .
The Bengals are 4-24 in their last 28 games and have a talent shortage similar to the Giants ’ , but rookie quarterback Joe Burrow appears to be changing the loser ’ s mindset

It turns out the Giants will play in a big game this season.
The Washington Football Team’s trip to MetLife Stadium on Oct. 18 should be circled on the calendar. It’s the only time in the final 12 games that the Giants (0-4) are likely to play as a favorite, according to projections from two bookmakers.
So, the doomsday crowd anticipating the Giants will finish 0-16 either will be silenced or gain credence in less than two weeks.
“I think that game could open up as a pick ’em, maybe Giants favored by a point,” said Thomas Gable, director of race and sports at Borgata. “It’s tough to say they would be favored as the opener in any other game on the schedule. They play in a very poor division overall, so they’ll probably win at least one, probably two of those NFC East games.”
In fact, the Westgate SuperBook installed the Giants as a 3.5-point favorite over Washington (1-3) on its lookahead line.
BetMGM listed the Giants’ win total at 4.5 — before losing their best player, Saquon Barkley, to a season-ending injury.
“It’s very tough to go winless,” Gable said.
But the Giants do not face any of the other winless teams (Jets, Texans, Falcons) and their 0-4 start is against a softer schedule than their peers’. Giants’ opponents have a .548 winning percentage compared to at least .609 for the three others.
“You can’t ride a roller coaster in this league,” Giants coach Joe Judge said. “It’s a long season. There’s a lot of ball to be played. We are an improved team from last week. We have to make sure we don’t have self-inflicted wounds that stop us from having the wins we need.”
There have been only five winless NFL seasons since 1944, including two 0-16’s (2008 Lions, 2016 Browns). The ball usually bounces the way of a win, but gut feelings are difficult to figure into creating a point spread.
“They won’t be much of an underdog at Washington, either, because even in the best of times, [Washington] never really had much of a home-field advantage since they moved into the new ballpark,” said Chris Andrews, manager of South Point sportsbook. “The Bengals are probably a little better than advertised. Who knows? A lot of things change during the course of the year.”
If the Giants lose Oct. 18, they will be upset-reliant to avoid history. Here is a look at the 12 remaining games, grouped by winnability.
NFC L-East (6): at Cowboys (Sunday); vs. Washington (Oct. 18); at Eagles (Oct. 22); at Washington (Nov. 8); vs. Eagles (Nov. 15); vs. Cowboys (Jan. 3).
Same old tune of optimism here. But is it warranted?
The NFC East has produced only two total double-digit win teams in the last three seasons, but it hasn’t benefited the Giants, who have lost six straight to the Cowboys and 10 of 11 to the Eagles. The home-and-home with Washington has produced splits in four of the last five seasons.
Forget It (3): vs. Buccaneers (Nov. 2); at Seahawks (Dec. 2); at Ravens (Dec. 27).
Beat quarterbacks Tom Brady, Russell Wilson or Lamar Jackson? Even for an overachieving defense, that’s a three-time MVP, the reigning MVP and the early-season favorite for MVP.
These teams are a combined 10-2 and all have a point differential of at least plus-28 because they play defense, too.
With a Little Luck (3): at Bengals (Nov. 29); vs. Cardinals (Dec. 13); vs. Browns (Dec. 20).
Hold off on labeling any of these three perennial non-playoff teams as unbeatable.
Giants-Browns will have plenty of juice if a healthy Odell Beckham Jr. faces his old team — especially after his three-touchdown performance against the once-rival Cowboys.
The enigmatic Cardinals started 2-0 but just lost to the lowly Lions and Panthers. Kyler Murray already is 1-0 head-to-head against Daniel Jones in the matchup of the top two quarterbacks drafted in 2019.
The Bengals are 4-24 in their last 28 games and have a talent shortage similar to the Giants’, but rookie quarterback Joe Burrow appears to be changing the loser’s mindset


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Adam Ottavino’s struggles continue in Yankees’ loss

There was finally an Adam Ottavino sighting Tuesday night — and the right-hander dealt with some of the same issues that plagued him during the regular season .
Ottavino made his first appearance of the playoffs — and since Sept. 26 — in the Yankees ’ 7-5 loss to the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS at Petco Park in San Diego , coming in for the struggling J.A .
Happ with two out and two on in the bottom of the fourth .
Ottavino got out of that jam by getting pinch-hitter Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to fly out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball .
But Ottavino opened the bottom of the fifth by walking Joey Wendle — after getting ahead 0-2 .
Wendle then swiped second off Ottavino , who is notoriously slow to the plate .
After Willy Adames was retired on a grounder near home plate , Aaron Boone replaced Ottavino with Jonathan Loasiga , whose nightmarish postseason continued when he allowed an RBI single to Kevin Kiermaier .
For Ottavino , it was another shaky postseason outing after he disappointed last season , when he as scored upon in three straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as in 2018 with the Rockies .
And it came after an ugly second season with the Yankees , which ended with a pair of subpar outings down the stretch that helped lead to Ottavino being bypassed in favor of Loaisiga in their marathon Game 2 victory over the Indians last week .
Boone insisted he had faith in Ottavino and was just looking for the right spot to insert the right-hander .
On Tuesday , that chance lasted just three batters before Loaisiga came on and gave up two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — in 1 ²/₃ innings .

There was finally an Adam Ottavino sighting Tuesday night — and the right-hander dealt with some of the same issues that plagued him during the regular season.
Ottavino made his first appearance of the playoffs — and since Sept. 26 — in the Yankees’ 7-5 loss to the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS at Petco Park in San Diego, coming in for the struggling J.A. Happ with two out and two on in the bottom of the fourth.
Ottavino got out of that jam by getting pinch-hitter Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to fly out to left, where Clint Frazier nearly overran the ball.
But Ottavino opened the bottom of the fifth by walking Joey Wendle — after getting ahead 0-2. Wendle then swiped second off Ottavino, who is notoriously slow to the plate. After Willy Adames was retired on a grounder near home plate, Aaron Boone replaced Ottavino with Jonathan Loasiga, whose nightmarish postseason continued when he allowed an RBI single to Kevin Kiermaier.
For Ottavino, it was another shaky postseason outing after he disappointed last season, when he as scored upon in three straight appearances against the Astros in the ALCS, as well as in 2018 with the Rockies.
And it came after an ugly second season with the Yankees, which ended with a pair of subpar outings down the stretch that helped lead to Ottavino being bypassed in favor of Loaisiga in their marathon Game 2 victory over the Indians last week.
Boone insisted he had faith in Ottavino and was just looking for the right spot to insert the right-hander.
On Tuesday, that chance lasted just three batters before Loaisiga came on and gave up two hits including a homer to Austin Meadows — in 1 ²/₃ innings.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Bam Adebayo’s return wasn’t enough for Heat to upend Lakers

Who is “ in trouble ” now ?
The Lakers took a commanding ...

The Heat will need more than just center Bam Adebayo to overtake the Lakers.
Adebayo had a fine game Tuesday in his return from injury with 15 points and seven rebounds in 33 minutes, but it wasn’t enough in a 102-96 Game 4 loss to the Lakers that put the Heat behind 3-1 in The Finals.
“Physically [I’m] still not a hundred percent, but I was moving well and getting back to a hundred,’’ Adebayo said afterward.
Miami’s All-Star center ended any suspense concerning his effectiveness in his return from a neck injury that cost him the previous two games. He scored on a dunk in transition on the Heat’s first possession Tuesday.
“I was happy for [Bam],’’ Jimmy Butler said. “He does so many things for us. As we get him back into it, he can watch film and he’ll see how he can really, really fit in.’’
In the second quarter, Adebayo drove the ball upcourt, showcasing his ballhandling skills, and scored in the lane while getting fouled. He was active, finishing with nine points in the first half, but wasn’t a big factor in the fourth quarter and finished with three turnovers.
“He was great considering he hadn’t played in several days,’’ Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
Adebayo said he was disappointed in the team’s overall execution.
“We just can’t have so many pockets of undisciplined basketball,’’ he said.
Miami point guard Goran Dragic missed a third straight game with a torn plantar fascia in his left foot. The Heat likely will need him Friday in Game 5 if they are to have any chance of surviving.
The suspense lingered as to whether Adebayo would return two hours before Tuesday’s tipoff. Spoelstra wouldn’t commit to Abedayo or Dragic playing.
“We’re literally minute to minute,’’ Spoelstra said. “We owe it to them. We’ll make the most responsible decision.”
Spoelstra called Adebayo “the heart and soul’’ of the club. Adebayo had been itching to get back for Sunday’s contest, but was denied by the Heat medical staff.
“It’s more of like soreness,’’ Adebayo said. “It’s near your neck, which is near your brain, so it’s more serious than like tweaking an ankle.’’
Viewership of the NBA Finals has kept plummeting game by game, and this year’s series now has set the mark for the three least-watched games in Finals history.
According to Sports Media Watch, Sunday night’s Game 3 between the Lakers and Heat averaged 5.94 million viewers. That is the least-watched NBA Finals game on record.
The previous low was 6.6 million for Game 2. The record of futility began with the opening game, which had 7.4 million viewers, also a record-low.
Markieff Morris started at center for the Lakers in the second half for invisible Dwight Howard.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Devils take two forwards and a defenseman in first round of 2020 NHL Draft

With three first-round picks for the first time in franchise history , the Devils selected two forwards and one defenseman in the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday night .
The Devils got their eventful night started by taking Swedish winger Alexander Holtz with the seventh-overall pick before selecting forward Dawson Mercer at No .
18 and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin at No .
20 .
Holtz , who Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald referred to as “ the best goal scorer in the draft ” last week , is a strategic selection for an offense that ranked 24th in scoring last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Devils a lot , when they had their pick on the clock , of course I was nervous but when they called my name it was an incredible feeling , ” Holtz said on a Zoom call Tuesday night .
“ I can ’ t really describe it.
” Fitzgerald made it clear that his goal was to add talent that is on pace to reach its prime at the same time as former first-overall picks Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes .
And Holtz , who said his best assets are in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his excitement at the thought of playing alongside both young cornerstones of the organization .
“ I think when you have that kind of center that has the ability to play the puck , see the ice very well and a scoring winger , it makes good chemistry , ” he said .
The 6-foot right winger also has a familiar face waiting for him inside the Devils locker room in 22-year-old Jesper Bratt .
Holtz said the two shared a personal trainer for a couple of summers and that he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bratt to New York .
Mercer , meanwhile , has the potential to become a top-six forward .
He is capable of playing in different situations , has very good hands and can easily beat defenders in one-on-one situations .
He ’ s versatile with his slap shot , one-timer and backhand and his shots feature a quick release that make them even more effective .
“ When New Jersey finally called my name at 18 , I was pretty pumped and excited , ” Mercer said .
“ It ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a lot of young prospects and I think the team has a bright future ahead of themselves.
” Fitzgerald capped off his draft night by adding a 6-4 defenseman that is known to be an excellent skater for his size .
Mukhamadullin has the agility and edge-work that usually don ’ t come with a player of his stature , but he is able to play a 200-foot game where he easily transitions from offense to defense .
The Devils will now have an opportunity to bolster their lineup even more when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And with more than $ 26 million in cap space , Fitzgerald has plenty of room to continue building .
A look at the Devils ’ three top-20 picks in the first round of Tuesday ’ s NHL draft : The skinny : A scoring threat from anywhere in the zone , Holtz is considered to be a pure sniper who is primed to be a first-line finisher who can capitalize on the power play .
His stellar wrist shot and lightning-quick release make him the kind of player opponents are instructed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No stranger to the international stage , Holtz played on the Swedish teams at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup , scoring two goals and seven points in five wins to help his team win silver .
At the U17 World Hockey Challenge , Holtz recorded eight points in six games to take home a bronze medal .
He posted seven points in seven games to win a gold medal at the 2019 IIHF Under-18 World Championship .
The skinny : A player who can dismantle defenses with a wide array of false signals and tricks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat almost anyone in one-on-one situations .
He is known to be a hard worker with excellent lower-body strength that will bode well for him at the next level .
He has good hands , speed and agility to go along with an above-average wrist shot .
The skinny : For a 6-foot-4 defenseman , Mukhamadullin can skate well and has a cannon for a one-timer .
Although he has some issues with controlling his shot , Mukhamadullin has good ice vision and can make smart plays from the point .
He handles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the line , which allows him to move laterally and open up shooting and passing lanes .
Mukhamadullin can use his size to battle along the boards and in front of the net .

With three first-round picks for the first time in franchise history, the Devils selected two forwards and one defenseman in the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday night.
The Devils got their eventful night started by taking Swedish winger Alexander Holtz with the seventh-overall pick before selecting forward Dawson Mercer at No. 18 and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin at No. 20.
Holtz, who Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald referred to as “the best goal scorer in the draft” last week, is a strategic selection for an offense that ranked 24th in scoring last season.
“I talked with the Devils a lot, when they had their pick on the clock, of course I was nervous but when they called my name it was an incredible feeling,” Holtz said on a Zoom call Tuesday night. “I can’t really describe it.”
Fitzgerald made it clear that his goal was to add talent that is on pace to reach its prime at the same time as former first-overall picks Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes.
And Holtz, who said his best assets are in the offensive zone, couldn’t hide his excitement at the thought of playing alongside both young cornerstones of the organization.
“I think when you have that kind of center that has the ability to play the puck, see the ice very well and a scoring winger, it makes good chemistry,” he said.
The 6-foot right winger also has a familiar face waiting for him inside the Devils locker room in 22-year-old Jesper Bratt. Holtz said the two shared a personal trainer for a couple of summers and that he’s excited to take the same flight as Bratt to New York.
Mercer, meanwhile, has the potential to become a top-six forward. He is capable of playing in different situations, has very good hands and can easily beat defenders in one-on-one situations. He’s versatile with his slap shot, one-timer and backhand and his shots feature a quick release that make them even more effective.
“When New Jersey finally called my name at 18, I was pretty pumped and excited,” Mercer said. “It’s a great organization to go to. They have a lot of young prospects and I think the team has a bright future ahead of themselves.”
Fitzgerald capped off his draft night by adding a 6-4 defenseman that is known to be an excellent skater for his size. Mukhamadullin has the agility and edge-work that usually don’t come with a player of his stature, but he is able to play a 200-foot game where he easily transitions from offense to defense.
The Devils will now have an opportunity to bolster their lineup even more when free agency begins Friday at noon. And with more than $26 million in cap space, Fitzgerald has plenty of room to continue building.
Meet the Devils
A look at the Devils’ three top-20 picks in the first round of Tuesday’s NHL draft:
Alexander Holtz (No. 7 pick)
Age: 18
Shoots: Right
Position: Right wing
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 183 lbs
From: Saltsjo-Boo, Sweden
The skinny: A scoring threat from anywhere in the zone, Holtz is considered to be a pure sniper who is primed to be a first-line finisher who can capitalize on the power play. His stellar wrist shot and lightning-quick release make him the kind of player opponents are instructed to never leave alone on the ice. No stranger to the international stage, Holtz played on the Swedish teams at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, scoring two goals and seven points in five wins to help his team win silver. At the U17 World Hockey Challenge, Holtz recorded eight points in six games to take home a bronze medal. He posted seven points in seven games to win a gold medal at the 2019 IIHF Under-18 World Championship.
Dawson Mercer (No. 18 pick)
Age: 18
Shoots: Right
Position: Right wing
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 179 lbs
From: Carbonear, Newfoundland
The skinny: A player who can dismantle defenses with a wide array of false signals and tricks to throw defenders off, Mercer can beat almost anyone in one-on-one situations. He is known to be a hard worker with excellent lower-body strength that will bode well for him at the next level. He has good hands, speed and agility to go along with an above-average wrist shot.
Shakir Mukhamadullin (No. 20 pick)
Age: 18
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 179 lbs
From: Ufa, Russia
The skinny: For a 6-foot-4 defenseman, Mukhamadullin can skate well and has a cannon for a one-timer. Although he has some issues with controlling his shot, Mukhamadullin has good ice vision and can make smart plays from the point. He handles the puck well and is poised at the line, which allows him to move laterally and open up shooting and passing lanes. Mukhamadullin can use his size to battle along the boards and in front of the net.


newyorkpost--2020-10-07--Normani decries ‘double standard’ of ‘WAP’ video criticism

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion ’ @ @ @ @ @ criticized for being too erotic , but singer Normani — who was in Fifth Harmony @ @ @ @ @ in “ WAP ’ s ” racy music video — told Teen Vogue that “ @ @ @ @ @ standard.
” “ I feel like we ’ re in a time in music where @ @ @ @ @ really on top , which is something I feel like we haven ’ t seen @ @ @ @ @ long time , ” she said .
“ The fact that I could be a @ @ @ @ @ moment embracing our sexuality — in which I definitely think there ’ s a double @ @ @ @ @ to be a part of it .
”

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” was criticized for being too erotic, but singer Normani — who was in Fifth Harmony and had a memorable dance in “WAP’s” racy music video — told Teen Vogue that “there’s a double standard.”
“I feel like we’re in a time in music where women and black women are really on top, which is something I feel like we haven’t seen in a very, very long time,” she said.
“The fact that I could be a part of such a special moment embracing our sexuality — in which I definitely think there’s a double standard — it was exciting to be a part of it.”