newyorkpost--2020-12-06--8 cookware sets you can still get at Cyber Monday prices

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With restaurant closures and stay-at-home guidelines , you are likely cooking at home a lot more than you are used to .
It would serve you well to upgrade from that one old saucepan you have been using for all of your meals since college .
To help you out , we rounded up a bunch of cookware sets that are still on sale at Cyber Monday prices .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ off , you are bound to find something you will love .
20-Piece Non-Stick Cookware With Lids & Bakeware Set , on sale for $ 179.99 ( 28 % off ) This nonstick cookware set is PTFE- and PFOA-free so you can safely whip up your favorite recipes without the need for butter or oil .
When you buy the set , you will bring home a baking sheet , fry basket , frying pan , lid , rack , saucepan , skillet , steamer insert , and a stockpot .
Abbio Cookware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 287 ( 23 % off ) As seen on The Kitchn , Eater , Yummly , and Travel + Leisure , this professional-level cookware set is durable , nonstick , dishwasher-safe , and incredibly versatile .
For $ 287 , you will score a small skillet , a large skillet , a sauté pan , a saucepan , and a stockpot .
Pur Extra Large Cast Iron Pans Cookware : 3-Piece Set , on sale for $ 44.97 ( 55 % off ) Score three pre-seasoned , heavy-duty cast iron pans that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With three sizes , 8″ , 10″ , and 12″ , you will have one that suits all of your needs .
Concentrix 10-Piece Stainless Steel Housewarming Cookware Set , on sale for $ 219.99 ( 46 % off ) This set of pots and pans is built with encapsulated bases with tuxCORE aluminum discs to ensure even heating every time .
Each order includes a 1.5-quart saucepan with lid , a 3-quart saucepan with lid , an 8″ open nonstick frypan , an 11″ nonstick frying pan with lid , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steamer insert .
Rachael Ray Create Delicious Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set , 13 Piece , Gray ( New Open Box ) , on sale for $ 144.15 ( 30 % off ) This cookware set is equipped with PlatinumShield Technology and durable aluminum construction to withstand years of use .
Included in the set is a 1-quart covered saucepan , 3-quart covered saucepan , 5-quart covered dutch oven , 12.5″ covered deep skillet , 8.5″ skillet , 10.25″ skillet , 9.6″ medium nylon turner , veg-a-peel , and 10″x15″ cookie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Construction Nonstick 14 Piece Cookware Set with Glass Lids , Marine ( New Open Box ) , on sale for $ 154.44 ( 30 % off ) This oven-safe cookware set includes two saucepans , a stockpot , a sauté pan , two skillets , a nonstick cookie sheet , slotted and solid spoons , and a vegetable peeler .
The pieces are equipped with comfortable , grippy handles and shatter-resistant lids .
Gotham Steel Cookware Set , on sale for $ 59.99 ( 29 % off ) Rated 4/5 stars on Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deep square pan , a tempered glass lid , a steamer tray , a frying basket , two round frying pans , and a downloadable recipe book .
Gotham Steel Cookware Set ( 14-Piece ) , on sale for $ 99.99 ( 16 % off ) This 14-piece version of the set above includes a frying pan , two saucepans with lids , a stockpot with a twist ‘ n ’ lock handle straining lid , a crisper basket and tray , five utensils , and a downloadable recipe book .
Did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars on Amazon ?

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With restaurant closures and stay-at-home guidelines, you are likely cooking at home a lot more than you are used to. It would serve you well to upgrade from that one old saucepan you have been using for all of your meals since college.
To help you out, we rounded up a bunch of cookware sets that are still on sale at Cyber Monday prices. With deals of up to 55% off, you are bound to find something you will love.
20-Piece Non-Stick Cookware With Lids & Bakeware Set, on sale for $179.99 (28% off)
This nonstick cookware set is PTFE- and PFOA-free so you can safely whip up your favorite recipes without the need for butter or oil. When you buy the set, you will bring home a baking sheet, fry basket, frying pan, lid, rack, saucepan, skillet, steamer insert, and a stockpot.
Abbio Cookware: The Set, on sale for $287 (23% off)
As seen on The Kitchn, Eater, Yummly, and Travel + Leisure, this professional-level cookware set is durable, nonstick, dishwasher-safe, and incredibly versatile. For $287, you will score a small skillet, a large skillet, a sauté pan, a saucepan, and a stockpot.
Pur Extra Large Cast Iron Pans Cookware: 3-Piece Set, on sale for $44.97 (55% off)
Score three pre-seasoned, heavy-duty cast iron pans that are extra thick and easy to clean. With three sizes, 8″, 10″, and 12″, you will have one that suits all of your needs.
Concentrix 10-Piece Stainless Steel Housewarming Cookware Set, on sale for $219.99 (46% off)
This set of pots and pans is built with encapsulated bases with tuxCORE aluminum discs to ensure even heating every time. Each order includes a 1.5-quart saucepan with lid, a 3-quart saucepan with lid, an 8″ open nonstick frypan, an 11″ nonstick frying pan with lid, and an 8-quart stockpot with lid and a steamer insert.
Rachael Ray Create Delicious Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set, 13 Piece, Gray (New Open Box), on sale for $144.15 (30% off)
This cookware set is equipped with PlatinumShield Technology and durable aluminum construction to withstand years of use. Included in the set is a 1-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan, 5-quart covered dutch oven, 12.5″ covered deep skillet, 8.5″ skillet, 10.25″ skillet, 9.6″ medium nylon turner, veg-a-peel, and 10″x15″ cookie sheet.
Rachael Ray Enamel Aluminum Silicon Construction Nonstick 14 Piece Cookware Set with Glass Lids, Marine (New Open Box), on sale for $154.44 (30% off)
This oven-safe cookware set includes two saucepans, a stockpot, a sauté pan, two skillets, a nonstick cookie sheet, slotted and solid spoons, and a vegetable peeler. The pieces are equipped with comfortable, grippy handles and shatter-resistant lids.
Gotham Steel Cookware Set, on sale for $59.99 (29% off)
Rated 4/5 stars on Amazon, this 7-piece, oven-safe set includes a deep square pan, a tempered glass lid, a steamer tray, a frying basket, two round frying pans, and a downloadable recipe book.
Gotham Steel Cookware Set (14-Piece), on sale for $99.99 (16% off)
This 14-piece version of the set above includes a frying pan, two saucepans with lids, a stockpot with a twist ‘n’ lock handle straining lid, a crisper basket and tray, five utensils, and a downloadable recipe book. Did we mention it is also rated 4/5 stars on Amazon?
Prices subject to change.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--NFL picks for Week 13: Giants will keep it close vs. Seahawks

The opening line for Sunday ’ s Giants-Seahawks game was 7.5 and has skyrocketed due to the injury absence of Daniel Jones .
It currently sits at an uncomfortable 10 , large enough to make you want to back a Giants team that is tied for the best spread record in the NFC but not so big that you feel safe with your money on Colt McCoy .
In a tough call , count me in the first part of that conversation .
The Giants are 7-4 ATS this season , including 5-1 on the road and 5-0 as road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good trend from the Pat Shurmur regime , as the Giants are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 road games since 2018 .
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Seattle is 8-3 but just 6-5 ATS , and has failed to cover in five of its past seven games after a 4-0 ATS start when Russell Wilson was other-worldly .
The Seahawks still can dominate but seem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They haven ’ t posted a victory of more than 10 points since Week 2 .
McCoy is 7-21 as a starting quarterback , his last win coming in 2014 .
Veteran clipboard holders like him have been known to have success in spot starts .
He ’ ll be going up against a Seattle defense that is ranked last in the NFL in total yards and passing yards .
That group has improved since Jamal Adams returned from injury and the arrival of pass-rusher Carlos Dunlap .
Dunlap is dealing with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seattle , which played Monday night in Philadelphia .
Looking for a big game from Golden Tate , the former Seahawk , as the Giants do enough to stay under the number in their vaunted road- ’ dog role .
Raiders are coming off their “ What the heck was that ?
” 43-6 loss at Atlanta .
Teams that lost by 20-plus points are 15-10 ATS ( 60 percent ) in their next game in 2020 .
Jon Gruden wasn ’ t likely to take the Jets lightly anyway after last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darnold is going to have to do way better than three points with his top three receivers available .
The Texans and Falcons won and covered in their first games with interim coaches , and that dynamic is in play for the Lions as Darrell Bevell replaces the onerous Matt Patricia .
Sharp bettors appear to see it that way as the line has dipped from a high of Bears -5 .
Bengals got a backdoor cover vs. the Giants last week , but now the misery of Joe Burrow ’ s injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this seems like a lot to lay with the Dolphins , they do have wins by 18 , 26 , 24 and 17 points this season .
There are a couple of things in the Texans ’ corner ( home divisional ’ dogs are 14-6 ATS this season , and they have extra rest off a Thanksgiving win in Detroit ) .
But WR Will Fuller is lost to a drug suspension , and the Colts will be in a foul mood after getting hammered by the Titans last week .
Vikings have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2-4 SU and ATS ) .
Jags have scored 20 points or more in four of the past five weeks , and with the double-digit head start , that ’ s a high bar for Minnesota to clear .
This time we ’ ll roll with that home divisional ’ dog trend ( 14-6 ATS ) in conjunction with sharp bettors knocking the spread down through the key number of three .
Also a rapid revenge spot for the Falcons , who lost 24-9 in New Orleans just two weeks ago .
Pro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a distance from the opener of Titans -4 .
Seems like a lot to give , but the Titans appear to be getting back into the form that took them to the AFC title game last year , scoring a total of 75 points in road wins vs. the Ravens and Colts .
Another home divisional ’ dog situation , but this time it ’ s going in the opposite direction of the sharp money , which elevated the Rams from -1.5 .
Kyler Murray still appears affected by his shoulder injury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average of 28 points a game over the last five .
Eagles won 34-27 last season at Lambeau .
It was Sept. 26 of last season .
Philly has scored 17 points each of the past three weeks .
Maybe Zach Ertz helps a little and Carson Wentz gets a little better .
The defense was excellent vs. Seattle , though this is now a short week .
This line opened Chargers -2.5 and has traveled through pick ’ em all the way to Patriots -1 because of action from respected pro bettors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the more talented team but have proven they don ’ t know how to win .
I know the NFL has tried to explain it , but I still have no idea why the Ravens got four COVID-19 postponements , and the Broncos had to play with a practice-squad receiver playing quarterback .
Drew Lock returns , and prime-time ’ dogs are 23-13 ATS this season .
Sandwich game for the Steelers between their win over the Ravens and a big one next week at the Bills .
Both will be on short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest off a Turkey Day win .
Bud Dupree injury impacts Steelers a lot .
VSiN reports reverse-line movement in this one as line has shrunk from Buffalo -3 despite heavy public money on the Bills .
Game is in Glendale , Ariz. , due to local COVID restrictions in Santa Clara , Calif. Deebo Samuel and Raheem Mostert have added life to the 49ers offense .
Dallas has been a Disaster with a Big D , but the Cowboys do have that recent outright win at Minnesota on their résumé and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a short week .
Went with all four prime-time ’ dogs .
Lock of the week : 49ers ( Locks 3-8-1 in 2020 ) .
Last week : 7-9 overall , 0-3 Best Bets .

The opening line for Sunday’s Giants-Seahawks game was 7.5 and has skyrocketed due to the injury absence of Daniel Jones. It currently sits at an uncomfortable 10, large enough to make you want to back a Giants team that is tied for the best spread record in the NFC but not so big that you feel safe with your money on Colt McCoy.
In a tough call, count me in the first part of that conversation. The Giants are 7-4 ATS this season, including 5-1 on the road and 5-0 as road underdogs. That success has continued one good trend from the Pat Shurmur regime, as the Giants are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 road games since 2018.
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Seattle is 8-3 but just 6-5 ATS, and has failed to cover in five of its past seven games after a 4-0 ATS start when Russell Wilson was other-worldly. The Seahawks still can dominate but seem to fall asleep for chunks of games. They haven’t posted a victory of more than 10 points since Week 2.
McCoy is 7-21 as a starting quarterback, his last win coming in 2014. Veteran clipboard holders like him have been known to have success in spot starts. He’ll be going up against a Seattle defense that is ranked last in the NFL in total yards and passing yards. That group has improved since Jamal Adams returned from injury and the arrival of pass-rusher Carlos Dunlap. Dunlap is dealing with a foot injury in a short week for Seattle, which played Monday night in Philadelphia.
Looking for a big game from Golden Tate, the former Seahawk, as the Giants do enough to stay under the number in their vaunted road-’dog role.
The pick: Giants, +10.
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Home teams in CAPS.
Las Vegas Raiders (-8.5) over NEW YORK JETS
Raiders are coming off their “What the heck was that?” 43-6 loss at Atlanta. Teams that lost by 20-plus points are 15-10 ATS (60 percent) in their next game in 2020. Jon Gruden wasn’t likely to take the Jets lightly anyway after last year’s 34-3 drubbing here. Sam Darnold is going to have to do way better than three points with his top three receivers available.
Detroit Lions (+3) over CHICAGO BEARS
The Texans and Falcons won and covered in their first games with interim coaches, and that dynamic is in play for the Lions as Darrell Bevell replaces the onerous Matt Patricia. Sharp bettors appear to see it that way as the line has dipped from a high of Bears -5.
DOLPHINS (-11.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals got a backdoor cover vs. the Giants last week, but now the misery of Joe Burrow’s injury will start to set in. While this seems like a lot to lay with the Dolphins, they do have wins by 18, 26, 24 and 17 points this season.
Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) over HOUSTON TEXANS
There are a couple of things in the Texans’ corner (home divisional ’dogs are 14-6 ATS this season, and they have extra rest off a Thanksgiving win in Detroit). But WR Will Fuller is lost to a drug suspension, and the Colts will be in a foul mood after getting hammered by the Titans last week.
Jacksonville Jaguars (+10.5) over MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Vikings have been terrible at home this season (2-4 SU and ATS). Jags have scored 20 points or more in four of the past five weeks, and with the double-digit head start, that’s a high bar for Minnesota to clear.
ATLANTA FALCONS (+2.5) over New Orleans Saints
This time we’ll roll with that home divisional ’dog trend (14-6 ATS) in conjunction with sharp bettors knocking the spread down through the key number of three. Also a rapid revenge spot for the Falcons, who lost 24-9 in New Orleans just two weeks ago.
TENNESSEE TITANS (-6) over Cleveland Browns
Pro bettors have bumped this line up quite a distance from the opener of Titans -4. Seems like a lot to give, but the Titans appear to be getting back into the form that took them to the AFC title game last year, scoring a total of 75 points in road wins vs. the Ravens and Colts.
Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) over ARIZONA CARDINALS
Another home divisional ’dog situation, but this time it’s going in the opposite direction of the sharp money, which elevated the Rams from -1.5. Kyler Murray still appears affected by his shoulder injury, and the team has given up an average of 28 points a game over the last five.
Philadelphia Eagles (+8) over GREEN BAY PACKERS
Eagles won 34-27 last season at Lambeau. It was Sept. 26 of last season. Philly has scored 17 points each of the past three weeks. Maybe Zach Ertz helps a little and Carson Wentz gets a little better. The defense was excellent vs. Seattle, though this is now a short week.
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New England Patriots (-1) over LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
This line opened Chargers -2.5 and has traveled through pick ’em all the way to Patriots -1 because of action from respected pro bettors, per VSiN. The Chargers are the more talented team but have proven they don’t know how to win.
Denver Broncos (+14) over KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
I know the NFL has tried to explain it, but I still have no idea why the Ravens got four COVID-19 postponements, and the Broncos had to play with a practice-squad receiver playing quarterback. Drew Lock returns, and prime-time ’dogs are 23-13 ATS this season.
Monday Night Football
Washington Football Team (+8.5) over PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Sandwich game for the Steelers between their win over the Ravens and a big one next week at the Bills. Both will be on short weeks, while the WFT has extra rest off a Turkey Day win. Bud Dupree injury impacts Steelers a lot.
San Francisco 49ers (+1.5) over Buffalo Bills
VSiN reports reverse-line movement in this one as line has shrunk from Buffalo -3 despite heavy public money on the Bills. Game is in Glendale, Ariz., due to local COVID restrictions in Santa Clara, Calif. Deebo Samuel and Raheem Mostert have added life to the 49ers offense.
Tuesday
Dallas Cowboys (+8.5) over BALTIMORE RAVENS
Dallas has been a Disaster with a Big D, but the Cowboys do have that recent outright win at Minnesota on their résumé and are off extra rest vs. a Ravens team on a short week. Went with all four prime-time ’dogs.
Best Bets: 49ers, Washington, Cowboys.
Lock of the week: 49ers (Locks 3-8-1 in 2020).
Last week: 7-9 overall, 0-3 Best Bets.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Ryan Dorsey shares Christmas photo with son, message about 2020

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Ryan Dorsey has given a big “ f–k you ” to 2020 .
Five months after the tragic death of his ex-wife Naya Rivera , the actor posted a holiday photo with their young son and a message about their devastating year .
# HappyHolidays to all .
You , you , and even you , all of ya , ” he wrote .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m talking to you , 2020 .
# f***2020.
” The photo shows Dorsey and 5-year-old Josey sweetly placing a star on top of their Christmas tree .
Since the “ Glee ” star ’ s death , Dorsey has used social media to express himself .
In September , he blasted the “ absurd narratives ” surrounding the nature of his relationship with Naya ’ s sister Nickayla after she moved in with Dorsey to help care for Josey .
Rivera , who was 33 years old , drowned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California ’ s Lake Piru .
A few weeks ago , Dorsey filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of Josey .

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Ryan Dorsey has given a big “f–k you” to 2020.
Five months after the tragic death of his ex-wife Naya Rivera, the actor posted a holiday photo with their young son and a message about their devastating year.
#HappyHolidays to all. You, you, and even you, all of ya,” he wrote. “Hope you get nothing but happiness✨💫🎅Except you. I’m talking to you, 2020. #f***2020.”
The photo shows Dorsey and 5-year-old Josey sweetly placing a star on top of their Christmas tree.
Since the “Glee” star’s death, Dorsey has used social media to express himself. In September, he blasted the “absurd narratives” surrounding the nature of his relationship with Naya’s sister Nickayla after she moved in with Dorsey to help care for Josey.
Rivera, who was 33 years old, drowned during a boating trip with Josey at California’s Lake Piru.
A few weeks ago, Dorsey filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of Josey.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Kyle Richards and daughter Sophia test positive for COVID-19

A source told us production is following `` proper protocol . ''

Kyle Richards and her daughter are in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Richards confirmed via Instagram on Sunday that both she and her 20-year-old, Sophia Umansky, had contracted the virus.
“Since I was diagnosed I have been separated from my family in order to keep them healthy,” she captioned a family holiday photo, which she said was taken before the pair’s diagnoses. “Unfortunately , Sophia also got it. We will stay in isolation until it’s safe to see the family and others again . I can’t wait to hug them 🥰.”
Last week, reports claimed that Richard, 51, and her “RHOBH” co-stars Dorit Kemsley and Kathy Hilton, who is Richards’ older sister, had all tested positive following a crew member’s diagnosis.
On Nov. 27, Page Six reported that production on Season 11 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” had been “temporarily suspended” over coronavirus concerns, and that “proper protocol” was being followed.
After Richards posted her health update, a number of her celebrity pals publicly sent their well wishes, including fellow “Real Housewives” Lisa Rinna, who commented with a series of of black heart emojis, and Sutton Stracke, who wrote, “Beautiful family. ❤❤❤ get well soon! And that lovely Sophia🙏🏻🙏🏻😽.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Raiders at Jets betting guide

Raiders at Jets betting guide

The Jets go for their first win of the season when they play host to the Raiders on Sunday at MetLife Stadium .
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Bet now at FOXBet.com The Raiders make a cross-country flight for a second straight week , this time to take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium .
The 0–11 Jets , the NFL ’ s last remaining winless team , are coming off a 20-3 loss as 7-point home underdogs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s against-the-spread record to 3-8 , which includes a 2-4 against-the-spread mark in home games .
The 6-5 Raiders come into this one with a 7-4 against-the-spread record after losing 43-6 as 3.5-point road favorites at Atlanta this past Sunday .
It marked the first time in 2020 that Las Vegas had been favored on the road by more than a field goal .
The upcoming game against the Jets marks the first time in more than 18 years that the Raiders have been a road favorite of more than 5 points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raiders opened at +320 at FOX Bet Sportsbook , which implies New York has a 24 percent chance of winning .
Home field has provided a significant advantage in this head-to-head series over the past decade : The home team has won all six meetings between the teams since the start of 2011 , with five of those victories having been by double digits .
The last time these teams met , the Jets won 34-3 in November 2019 as 3.5-point home underdogs .
While New York quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 315 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that one , the Jets ’ defense held Raiders QB Derek Carr to 127 passing yards .
FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering odds of +225 for Sam Darnold and Derek Carr to each throw for at least 250 yards on Sunday .
The stars of the show After having missed four of New York ’ s first eight games of the 2020 season , Breshad Perriman has been the Jets ’ most productive offensive player in recent weeks .
Over New York ’ s past three games , Perriman has scored three touchdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 78.0 receiving yards per game .
FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering odds of +333 on Breshad Perriman to tally 75 or more receiving yards and score a touchdown against the Raiders on Sunday .
On the other side of the field , rookie Henry Ruggs III leads Las Vegas in yards per reception in 2020 .
He has averaged 18.4 receiving yards per catch .
FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering odds of +500 on Henry Ruggs III and Breshad Perriman to each tally 75 or more receiving yards .

The Jets go for their first win of the season when they play host to the Raiders on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
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The story
The Raiders make a cross-country flight for a second straight week, this time to take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium.
The 0–11 Jets, the NFL’s last remaining winless team, are coming off a 20-3 loss as 7-point home underdogs to the Dolphins. It dropped New York’s against-the-spread record to 3-8, which includes a 2-4 against-the-spread mark in home games.
The 6-5 Raiders come into this one with a 7-4 against-the-spread record after losing 43-6 as 3.5-point road favorites at Atlanta this past Sunday. It marked the first time in 2020 that Las Vegas had been favored on the road by more than a field goal. The upcoming game against the Jets marks the first time in more than 18 years that the Raiders have been a road favorite of more than 5 points.
The Jets’ odds to beat Raiders opened at +320 at FOX Bet Sportsbook, which implies New York has a 24 percent chance of winning.
The history
Home field has provided a significant advantage in this head-to-head series over the past decade: The home team has won all six meetings between the teams since the start of 2011, with five of those victories having been by double digits. The last time these teams met, the Jets won 34-3 in November 2019 as 3.5-point home underdogs.
While New York quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 315 yards and a pair of touchdowns in that one, the Jets’ defense held Raiders QB Derek Carr to 127 passing yards.
FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering odds of +225 for Sam Darnold and Derek Carr to each throw for at least 250 yards on Sunday.
The stars of the show
After having missed four of New York’s first eight games of the 2020 season, Breshad Perriman has been the Jets’ most productive offensive player in recent weeks. Over New York’s past three games, Perriman has scored three touchdowns while averaging 21.3 yards per reception and 78.0 receiving yards per game.
Breshad Perriman Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering odds of +333 on Breshad Perriman to tally 75 or more receiving yards and score a touchdown against the Raiders on Sunday.
On the other side of the field, rookie Henry Ruggs III leads Las Vegas in yards per reception in 2020. He has averaged 18.4 receiving yards per catch.
FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering odds of +500 on Henry Ruggs III and Breshad Perriman to each tally 75 or more receiving yards.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Enter FOX Bet’s free $100,000 NFL contest: Can Giants stop Russell Wilson?

Picking these six games correctly earns you a free chance ...

Let’s start with the Giants and Seahawks for FOX Bet’s $100,000 Super Six Sunday contest.
Giants at Seahawks (-10)
Say what you will about the maturation and growth of Daniel Jones, but if he is healthy, this game has a totally different feel. (Or maybe it says more about the lack of confidence in Colt McCoy?)
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Point being, the Giants won’t be able to exploit the Seahawks’ biggest weakness, which is their pass defense. Particularly not with McCoy at quarterback. But it gets worse for the Giants. That vulnerable Seahawks pass defense has actually firmed up the past few weeks.
In Seattle’s first eight games, the defense gave up 362.1 passing yards and 32.6 points per game. In three games since, it has yielded just 240 passing yards and 20.3 points a week. The addition of Carlos Dunlap and return to health of Jamal Adams certainly have helped.
The thing we like best about the Giants is how surprisingly stiff their defense has been. Yet, their opponents have included Washington twice (Alex Smith, Kyle Allen), the Eagles and woebegone QB Carson Wentz twice, the Joe Burrow-less Bengals and an early meeting with the Mitchell Trubisky Bears.
The Giants did hold their own against Big Roethlisberger and the Steelers, Jared Goff’s Rams and Tom Brady’s Buccaneers. But compared to the parade of underclassmen that populate the rest of their schedule, it takes some gleam off that defense. And now they face a Seattle quartet of Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and a (mostly) healthy Chris Carson.
Expect a fairly easy Seahawks win, perhaps one that isn’t even as close as the score.
The pick: Seahawks by 10-14
Here are the rest of the games that you have to pick the winning margin in to have a chance at the $100,000:


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Giants vs. Seahawks: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

The key for the Giants is to take as much of the burden off Colt McCoy as possible , giving him a running game and the ability to throw off play-action .
This figures to be a jolt to the senses on defense , having to deal with Russell Wilson after so much slop served up against them at quarterback .
Tough task , but Joe Judge ’ s imperfect team is not easy to beat badly .
Seahawks WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett vs. Giants CBs James Bradberry and Isaac Yiadom What to do , what to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him travel all over the field with the hulking Metcalf , but that might not be the smartest play here .
Lockett ( 70-771 , eight TDs ) is actually the more accomplished receiver and will need extra attention as well , with Yiadom and also safety help .
Figure defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will mix up the coverage .
Metcalf ( 58-1,039 , nine TDs ) is averaging 17.9 yards per reception and devastated an excellent corner , Darius Slay , last Monday night .
Smooth landing : Jamal Adams talked and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his trade to the Seahawks thus far is a smashing success .
He is the perfect antidote for a defense lacking in front-level pass rush , as Adams from his strong safety position leads the team with 6.5 sacks .
He is incredible on the blitz .
Just ask Daniel Jones , who had the football ripped away by Adams for an embarrassing forced fumble , fumble-recovery touchdown last season in the Giants-Jets clash .
“ He ’ s been awesome , ’ ’ Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said of Adams .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy .
Very humble , very outgoing on the field and around our players .
Really high-spirited at all times .
He ’ s a dream .
He ’ s the kind of guy you want to add to your team .
He brings juice , toughness , playmaking and he ’ s really humble around other players and that he loves to celebrate their good plays and the things they do.
’ ’ I spy : The early-season talk about Russell Wilson as the league MVP has quieted , but there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
Wilson is completing nearly 71 percent of his passes and already has 31 touchdown passes .
Everyone knows how much damage he can do with his legs — he has 379 rushing yards and averaging 6.2 yards per attempt .
Should the Giants assign a defender to spy him ?
“ I can tell you stories of using a spy before and the spy didn ’ t tackle the quarterback and the spy wasn ’ t good enough to get the quarterback , ’ ’ defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys to tackle them.
’ ’ All aboard : Saquon Barkley smiled this past week when asked about the running back who replaced him since his season-ending knee injury in Week 2 .
“ Wayne Train , ’ ’ Barkley said .
Wayne Gallman is on a roll and coming off a career-high 24 carries in a 94-yard performance against the Bengals .
His penchant to fall forward for a few extra yards is striking .
“ In so many ways , your running back can be the heartbeat of your team ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praising the way Gallman fights for every inch of grass or turf .
“ I think it ’ s a critical trait.
” The Seahawks are 26th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed .
Different strokes : The Giants in 11 games have given up 214 points .
The Seahawks are at 304 .
How the mighty have fallen .
Seattle has a suspect defense : 26th in the league in points allowed , 32nd ( dead last ) in yards allowed .
They are tied for seventh with 31 sacks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the Giants , who have 27 sacks this season .
The Patriots ( 30 ) , Cowboys ( 31 ) , Cardinals ( 37 ) and Bills ( 44 ) all scored at least 30 points on the Seahawks .
This defense does not get any motivation from the ear-splitting crowd noise , as the notorious “ 12s ’ ’ are not allowed in the building this season .

Paul’s pick
The key for the Giants is to take as much of the burden off Colt McCoy as possible, giving him a running game and the ability to throw off play-action. This figures to be a jolt to the senses on defense, having to deal with Russell Wilson after so much slop served up against them at quarterback. Tough task, but Joe Judge’s imperfect team is not easy to beat badly.
Seahawks 27, Giants 19.
Marquee matchup
Seahawks WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett vs. Giants CBs James Bradberry and Isaac Yiadom
What to do, what to do? Bradberry is skilled enough to have him travel all over the field with the hulking Metcalf, but that might not be the smartest play here. Lockett (70-771, eight TDs) is actually the more accomplished receiver and will need extra attention as well, with Yiadom and also safety help. Figure defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will mix up the coverage. Metcalf (58-1,039, nine TDs) is averaging 17.9 yards per reception and devastated an excellent corner, Darius Slay, last Monday night.
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Four downs
Smooth landing: Jamal Adams talked and tweeted his way off the Jets and his trade to the Seahawks thus far is a smashing success. He is the perfect antidote for a defense lacking in front-level pass rush, as Adams from his strong safety position leads the team with 6.5 sacks. He is incredible on the blitz. Just ask Daniel Jones, who had the football ripped away by Adams for an embarrassing forced fumble, fumble-recovery touchdown last season in the Giants-Jets clash.
“He’s been awesome,’’ Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said of Adams. “He’s been nothing but high energy. Very humble, very outgoing on the field and around our players. Really high-spirited at all times. He’s a dream. He’s the kind of guy you want to add to your team. He brings juice, toughness, playmaking and he’s really humble around other players and that he loves to celebrate their good plays and the things they do.’’
I spy: The early-season talk about Russell Wilson as the league MVP has quieted, but there is no denying he is having another sensational season. Wilson is completing nearly 71 percent of his passes and already has 31 touchdown passes. Everyone knows how much damage he can do with his legs — he has 379 rushing yards and averaging 6.2 yards per attempt. Should the Giants assign a defender to spy him?
“I can tell you stories of using a spy before and the spy didn’t tackle the quarterback and the spy wasn’t good enough to get the quarterback,’’ defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said. “You try to figure the best guys to tackle them.’’
All aboard: Saquon Barkley smiled this past week when asked about the running back who replaced him since his season-ending knee injury in Week 2. “Wayne Train,’’ Barkley said. Wayne Gallman is on a roll and coming off a career-high 24 carries in a 94-yard performance against the Bengals. His penchant to fall forward for a few extra yards is striking.
“In so many ways, your running back can be the heartbeat of your team’’ offensive coordinator Jason Garrett said, praising the way Gallman fights for every inch of grass or turf. “I think it’s a critical trait.”
The Seahawks are 26th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed.
Different strokes: The Giants in 11 games have given up 214 points. The Seahawks are at 304. How the mighty have fallen. Seattle has a suspect defense: 26th in the league in points allowed, 32nd (dead last) in yards allowed. They are tied for seventh with 31 sacks, but that total is not much higher than the Giants, who have 27 sacks this season. The Patriots (30), Cowboys (31), Cardinals (37) and Bills (44) all scored at least 30 points on the Seahawks. This defense does not get any motivation from the ear-splitting crowd noise, as the notorious “12s’’ are not allowed in the building this season.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Jets vs. Raiders: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

The Jets power on , heads down , eyes staring straight ahead ...

Costello’s Call
The Jets offense should have more success against the Raiders than they did last week against the Dolphins defense. The problem is the Raiders offense is better than what the Jets faced last week against Miami. Derek Carr has a big day and the Raiders cruise.
Raiders 35, Jets 20
Marquee matchup
Raiders TE Darren Waller vs. Jets safeties Marcus Maye and Ashtyn Davis
The Raiders have several weapons on offense who can create problems for the Jets, but the one who might give Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams the biggest headache is Waller. The 28-year-old tight end has been extremely productive this year. He has a team-high 64 catches for 542 yards and five touchdowns. With running back Josh Jacobs sidelined with a sprained ankle, expect Raiders coach Jon Gruden to throw the ball a lot in this one. Waller figures to get a lot of targets.
“He is excellent, he’s one of the top [tight ends] in the league right now,” Williams said. “He’s very productive, you can see the comfort that [Derek] Carr has and finding him and he’s playing very well.”
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The Jets will surely attack Waller with a group effort, but it will largely fall on Maye and Davis, the Jets’ safety combination. Maye has had some good moments this year and is now the Jets’ only veteran in the secondary. Davis, the rookie third-round pick, became the starter last month and has been up and down. This will be a big test for him if he is matched up with Waller.
Four downs
Another line look: The Jets will be rolling out their seventh different starting offensive line this week. Pat Elflein will make his second start at left guard with Alex Lewis now on the non-football injury list. George Fant is expected to return at right tackle after missing last week with ankle and knee injuries.
This has been a problem all season with players going in and out of the lineup. Coach Adam Gase said the bigger adjustment has been when players have gone out during games. This week they have been able to prepare with the five starters.
“I think that’s probably more frustrating than anything,” Gase said of making in-game changes. “At least if you had a week’s worth of practice and you know, ‘Hey, here’s my five guys going out there,’ you feel way more confident. When you’re going, ‘Here’s my five guys. All right, this guy just went out, he’s going here. OK, now that guy’s back, now this guy got hurt. So, you’ve got to shift him around,’ … that’s where it gets a little dicey.”
Another happy opponent: The Raiders arrive in New Jersey having lost their last two games, hurting their playoff chances. But the Jets are every scuffling team’s favorite opponent. The Jets have faced seven teams coming off a loss this season and were just what was needed to cure whatever ailed that team. The Raiders were smoked by the Falcons last week, 43-6, so they should show up at MetLife Stadium focused on getting back on track. The Jets can’t seem to get a mediocre opponent riding a winning streak that they might be able to catch napping.
Old man gore: The Jets continue to ride 37-year-old Frank Gore as a big part of their offense. Gore had 21 touches last week against the Dolphins. With rookie La’Mical Perine on IR, expect the Jets to continue to feature Gore, who did rip off some nice runs last week.
“He loves the game,” Jets offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said. “He’s as football smart a player as I’ve ever been around, including the quarterbacks that I’ve had an opportunity to coach. He knows when a run is called based on the front, how the linebackers are, where the ball should go. And so that’s why Frank can do what he can do at this age and he works tremendously hard.”
Oh Henry: The Jets did a lot of work on Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III before the draft this year. The Jets were in the market for a receiver but decided to take tackle Mekhi Becton in the first round before grabbing Denzel Mims in the second round.
The Raiders made Ruggs the first receiver drafted, taking him No. 12 overall. Ruggs has blazing speed and is averaging 18.4 yards per reception this year, but only has 17 catches for 312 yards and one touchdown.
With the Jets starting rookie cornerbacks Lamar Jackson and Bryce Hall, the Raiders will have opportunities to throw the ball down the field. Ruggs should get some shots.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--NFL Week 13 predictions: Mitch Trubisky will beat  Lions again

Who would have thought the Browns would be part of ...

Home team in CAPS:
BEARS (-3) over Lions:
Mitch Trubisky’s pet opponent throughout his regular-season Bears career has been these Detroiters. The quarterback the Chicagoans selected ahead of Patrick Mahomes has yet to lose to this foe. Given their defensive history, this trend could hold, but Lions have accumulated considerable revenge motivation. Feel it likely there’ll be more Sunday.
Raiders (-8) over JETS
Last week’s 43-6 annihilation of the Silver and Black by the Falcons should serve as a strong indicator. Pro athletes of a proven talent level tend to respond meaningfully in the wake of embarrassing performances. Vegas needs to pick it up, to position themselves for January.
Giants (+10.5) over SEAHAWKS
Big Blue hasn’t thrown a non-competitive effort away from MetLife all season. The defense keeps them in games (a good thing, given the current realities surrounding QB Colt McCoy if Daniel Jones can’t go) — and the ’Hawks studied casualness when they don’t have the ball has resulted in a series of extreme defenseless spectacles to a degree seldom seen in league annals.
Bengals (+10.5) over DOLPHINS
Too much wood to chop for the up-and-down Tua Tagovailoa, in our view. So long as Cincy looks to play it tight and maintain a measure of ball control, this should be reasonable close, behind Cincy QB stand-in Brandon Allen.
Tua Tagovailoa AP
TEXANS (+3.5) over Colts
With pressure largely off Houston QB Deshaun Watson given current state of playoff-position race, will endorse fast-and-loose Watson/Texans against Indy and Philip Rivers, despite Indy’s superior defense — not to mention their three-game lead in the prevailing postseason-position race.
Jaguars (+10.5) over VIKINGS
Minny’s currently residing on the wrong side of the NFL postseason picture, right now … but we figure Vikings would be better served by looking ahead to the Bucs and Bears. Kirk Cousins will be under pressure here, but would expect he’ll likely be able to engineer this offense past the defenseless Jags.
FALCONS (+3) over Saints
Atlanta’s picked it up under interim coach Raheem Morris. Falcons’ lone recent loss was to New Orleans on the road, two weeks back. It’s tough to resist these quick-revenge types, especially in this type of divisional-payback opportunity versus this Saints “D”.
Cleveland’s won its last three, four of its last six, and eight of its last 10. So long as visitors continue to play keep-away, Baker Mayfield’s recent behavior related to avoiding throwing passes to guys wearing uniforms that aren’t brown should keep these guys within this swollen line — and they should get Myles Garrett back from injury.
Rams (-2.5) over CARDINALS
Angelinos have thrashed the Cards like abject stepchildren over the past three seasons. Thus, the underdogs have built up considerable revenge motivation, when they finally manage to piece it all together.
Eagles (+9) over PACKERS
Level of Philly quarterbacking has been severe disappointment, though Eagle defense has been game. Pack’s tight fit in this rising market, and inclined to lean to value with road side, given that chalk win doesn’t necessarily translate into Green Bay cover. Philly RB Jordan Howard returns; enjoyed huge day vs. Pack a year ago.
Patriots (-1.5) over CHARGERS
There exists a sustained historical pattern that fits New England — and it’s the kiss of death — but we are constitutionally unable to take the Bolts given the epic, Grand Canyon-level of coaching-talent disparity which applies to this contest. Can’t back Anthony Lynn here.
Broncos (+14) over CHIEFS
This commentary isn’t meant so much as a blanket indictment of Kansas City’s near-term point-spread prospectus, than a gentle warning that the Chiefs would be well-advised not to peak too early in their muscular, Mahomes-led quest for an elusive Super repeat.
Monday Night Football
Washington (+7) over STEELERS
Nods to the WFT, with their respectable defense and their relentless dedication to the time-of-possession proposition. Their darkest days appear to be over. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh can likely name the margin, based on its level of defensive intensity — though the Steelers have bigger fish to fry (closing with the Colts and Browns).
49ERS (+1) over Bills (in Glendale, Ariz.)
Some wiseguy-accountant offerings are reflecting the kind of enthusiasm for the Niners as if said outlets already have copies of Tuesday’s late editions. Don’t be surprised.
Tuesday
Cowboys (+7.5) over RAVENS
Dallas is a shipwreck, but with fewer distractions on the road, may manage to hang tough in spoiler role against frustrated Baltimore. QB Lamar Jackson could be back off COVID-19 list for Ravens; check status.LAST WEEK: 7-7. SEASON: 77-82-6.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Yankees take patient strategy in free agency area of need

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For a second straight offseason, the Yankees have taken things slowly.
Last year, that resulted in a mid-December signing of Gerrit Cole.
But after a shortened regular season that led to huge economic losses throughout the sport — including in The Bronx — it remains to be seen just how aggressive the Yankees end up being this winter.
Last month, the sense was that owner Hal Steinbrenner wanted to see what market developed for DJ LeMahieu before committing money elsewhere and LeMahieu remains a free agent.
With or without LeMahieu — who the Yankees still would like to retain — they will need to add depth to their rotation, and there has been some movement with starting pitchers, from one-year deals (Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly in Atlanta) to some smaller multiyear deals (Mike Minor for two years and $18 million in Kansas City).
The Yankees let Didi Gregorius walk a year ago without much of a conversation as they waited on Cole, who they ended up signing for nine years and $324 million.
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“They showed last year they’re not going to rush into anything,’’ one agent said. “Even if it means seeing players they may like go somewhere else.”
This winter, there’s no guarantee that patience will end in a long-term, high-priced deal. Certainly, there’s no one like Cole around and the best pitcher on the free agent market, NL Cy Young award winner Trevor Bauer, doesn’t appear close to signing.
There’s still a chance they could bring back Masahiro Tanaka, but as The Post’s Joel Sherman reported, agents have noted the Yankees haven’t shown much aggressiveness to acquire additional starters.
Behind Cole, the Yankees are currently counting on some combination of Jordan Montgomery, Deivi Garcia, Clarke Schmidt and perhaps Mike King before Luis Severino returns from Tommy John surgery.
Domingo German’s future with the organization remains uncertain now that he has been reinstated by MLB after serving his suspension for violating the league’s domestic violence policy. The right-hander is playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic on the same team as Gary Sanchez and Miguel Andujar, who are also trying to revive their careers.
After the Yankees were knocked out of the postseason — in part because of a lack of quality innings from their rotation — general manager Brian Cashman acknowledged he thought “the starting rotation was at risk … [and] that needs to get improved upon.”
With the Yankees seemingly determined to stay under the $210 million luxury tax threshold and J.A. Happ and James Paxton gone from last year’s team, they could look at options such as Jake Odorizzi, who the Mets are talking to, or use some of their depth at other positions for a trade.
If they decide to bring Brett Gardner back on a cheaper deal — Gardner remains on the market after the Yankees bought him out for $2.5 million — they would be able to move Clint Frazier.
For now, though, the Yankees are still where they were in October: in need of starters.
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newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Staten Island ‘Autonomous Zone’ bar owner jailed; drove   car into  Sheriff’s deputy: sources

The co-owner of a Staten Island bar that has kept serving customers in violation of COVID-19 restrictions was arrested again late Saturday — this time for allegedly ramming his car into a Sheriff ’ s deputy , according to law enforcement sources .
Danny Presti , co-owner of Mac ’ s Public House in Grant City , was being held early Sunday at the borough ’ s 122nd Precinct , police said .
A Sheriff ’ s deputy who Presti allegedly drove into remained at Staten Island University Hospital for injuries sustained when he was thrown onto the hood of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a law enforcement source alleged to The Post .
The deputy ’ s condition was not clear early Sunday .
The incident happened shortly after Mac ’ s closed for the night at 10 p.m. on Saturday , the source said .
The bar has continued to serve customers food and drink indoors throughout the week despite strict COVID-19 restrictions limiting them to take-out only , and on Saturday night , patrons were being being let inside through an adjacent address , the source alleged .
A Sheriff ’ s deputy who posed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside , and established that alcohol was being sold in violation of strict state “ orange zone ” restrictions and despite Mac ’ s liquor license having been revoked , the source alleged .
When the bar closed at 10 p.m. , surveilling Sheriff ’ s deputies waited until the crowd of customers dispersed , then moved to issue Presti another summons some distance from the bar , the source said .
But Presti jumped into his car and drove into one of the deputies , sending the officer flying onto the hood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on video , the source alleged .
Charges against Presti were still pending early Sunday ; his attorney could not immediately be reached for comment .
The pub has been a flashpoint for frustration over strict COVID-19 restrictions by business owners since Gov .
Cuomo cracked down on the southern part of the borough on Nov. 23 , acting on a spike that had tripled hospitalizations borough wide .
Mac ’ s declared itself an “ autonomous zone , ” and remained open despite a stack of fines , a shut-down order by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its liquor license .
On Tuesday , Mac ’ s was raided and Presti was arrested by city sheriffs for the first time at the bar itself , an incident that drew dozens of angry supporters .

The co-owner of a Staten Island bar that has kept serving customers in violation of COVID-19 restrictions was arrested again late Saturday — this time for allegedly ramming his car into a sheriff’s deputy, according to law enforcement sources.
Danny Presti, co-owner of Mac’s Public House in Grant City, was being held early Sunday at the borough’s 122nd Precinct, police said.
A sheriff’s deputy whom Presti allegedly drove into remained at Staten Island University Hospital for injuries sustained when he was thrown onto the hood of the bar owner’s car, a law enforcement source alleged to The Post.
The deputy’s condition was not clear early Sunday.
The incident happened shortly after Mac’s closed for the night at 10 p.m. Saturday, the source said.
The bar has continued to serve customers food and drink indoors throughout the week despite strict COVID-19 restrictions limiting them to take-out only, and on Saturday night, patrons were being let inside through an adjacent address, the source alleged.
A sheriff’s deputy who posed as a customer was able to get inside, and established that alcohol was being sold in violation of strict state “orange zone” restrictions and despite Mac’s liquor license having been revoked, the source alleged.
When the bar closed at 10 p.m., surveilling sheriff’s deputies waited until the crowd of customers dispersed, then moved to issue Presti another summons some distance from the bar, the source said.
But Presti jumped into his car and drove into one of the deputies, sending the officer flying onto the hood — an assault that has been captured on video, the source alleged.
Charges against Presti were still pending early Sunday; his attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.
The pub has been a flashpoint for frustration over strict COVID-19 restrictions by business owners since Gov. Andrew Cuomo cracked down on the southern part of the borough on Nov. 23, acting on a spike that had tripled hospitalizations boroughwide.
Mac’s declared itself an “autonomous zone,” and remained open despite a stack of fines, a shut-down order by the state Health Department and the revocation of its liquor license.
On Tuesday, Mac’s was raided and Presti was arrested by city sheriff’s officials for the first time at the bar itself, an incident that drew dozens of angry supporters.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Jets’ improvement talk can’t hide their grim reality

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The Jets power on, heads down, eyes staring straight ahead as if oblivious to their sorry plight as the laughingstock of the NFL.
They power on, somehow believing that elusive first win of the season is waiting for them the next time they walk onto the football field.
The Jets take their NFL-worst 0-11 record back to a (thankfully) empty MetLife Stadium on Sunday and play a 6-5 Raiders team not only desperate for a win to stay alive in the AFC wild-card playoff race but surely angry at being shellacked 43-6 by the Falcons last Sunday in Atlanta.
Just the Jets’ luck: Playing an opponent that’s both desperate and angry.
Not exactly the perfect formula for ending an 11-game 2020 skid and the looming embarrassing prospect of becoming only the third team in NFL history to go 0-16.
Nor was the mea culpa white flag Jets coach Adam Gase seemingly raised up the pole Thursday when he publicly copped to his most damning sin since being hired — denouncing the job he’s done developing quarterback Sam Darnold.
All of this figures to add up to a 12th consecutive loss this season for the Jets, further enhancing their dogged march toward the No. 1-overall pick in the draft and a chance at making Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence the latest hope as their next Namath.
Really, who expects the Jets to beat the Raiders Sunday?
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Or the 8-3 Seahawks next Sunday in Seattle?
Or the 7-4 Rams the week after that in LA?
Or the 8-3 Browns or 5-6 Patriots to finish the season?
Still, amid the darkness of this season, when you speak to those involved with the Jets — coaches and players — they sound like they’re still bent on improving. It’s surely a defense mechanism, a way to deflect the disappointment from all the losing.
“Obviously, losing sucks, but we’ve just got to continue to come in here every single day and put our best foot forward and go to work,’’ Darnold said.
“You just never know when it’s going to happen,’’ linebacker Jordan Jenkins said of finally breaking through and getting that first win, “so you’ve got to keep trying.’’
Asked by The Post on Friday if there’s any way to draw any fun out of this season gone bad, Gase said, “I think the most enjoyable part of my day is when the players are around.’’
Gase said when the team “had to go virtual two weeks ago’’ for meetings because of new COVID-19 protocols, “we didn’t see the players, except at practice [and] I don’t think any of us enjoyed that.’’
“At least when we’re around each other the whole day and you’re kind of amping up for practice and then you get out to practice and now you’re fully amped up and everybody’s ready to go,’’ Gase said. “These guys help, especially our coaching staff, of focusing on getting them better, they bring good energy to practice, they compete hard in practice. These guys make kind of all the other stuff go away, because you’re so focused on trying to help these guys.’’
Gase knows he has five games remaining as Jets head coach, very possibly five games remaining as an NFL head coach, because head coaches rarely get a third shot in the league. But he keeps his blinders on as if he’s got many more games to coach.
“For me personally, I’ve been doing this type of job since I was 18 years old [and] I don’t know anything else,’’ Gase said. “Like, this is all I know. When things get hard, you have to just keep grinding, you’ve got to keep working, you’ve got to find ways to pull us out of this.’’
The problem is there is no pulling the Jets out of this right now.
Not until Gase is gone, a new head coach is hired and general manager Joe Douglas conducts a massive makeover of the roster by drafting well and spending as much of the $100 million or so the team has in salary cap space as he’s allowed by ownership.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Giants playing meaningful December games —finally

Life can unceremoniously intercept your dreams , and as often as ...

It is how the franchise patriarch, Wellington Mara, defined an acceptable, even successful season for the New York football Giants.
Play meaningful games in December.
The Giants in 2020 face the Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle. Check the calendar. It is early December and both of these teams, in one way or another, are in first place in their respective divisions.
It is a meaningful game for the Giants, even if it comes with backup Colt McCoy set to start at quarterback in place of injured Daniel Jones.
Mara’s son, John, now heads the franchise and he is painfully aware his Giants have not played a meaningful December game in five years and that the last month of the year, for nearly a decade, has been mostly a time of football dreariness and irrelevancy as the holiday season nears and the NFL season fades out.
The Giants are only 4-7 in Joe Judge’s first go-round as a head coach. They are on a three-game winning streak and lead the NFC East based on the tie-breaker advantage with Washington. The distance from first to last — the Cowboys are 3-8 and, in between, the Eagles are 3-7-1 — is not far. Anything can happen, and probably will. The Giants are in it and what comes next is — pause — meaningful.
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“I’ve had a lot of conversations with John throughout the season,’’ Judge said. “I’ll keep that between us. I think everyone’s goal at some point in the season is to make sure that you’re relevant and meaningful down the stretch. That being said, we’ve really kept the focus week by week this year. We’re going to keep it right there right now.’’
In almost any other year, the record the Giants took out of the first 11 games would have them fighting to stay out of the division basement. They do not necessarily need to upset the Seahawks (8-3) to stay in first place, as the three other teams in the NFC East are all hefty underdogs this week, as well.
With Jones playing quite well, the Giants won three consecutive games by a total of six points. They have almost no margin for error. This means McCoy, a respected but limited 11-year veteran who will make his 29th NFL start, also has no margin for error. It is a tough spot to walk into but that is the life of a backup quarterback. Jones has a strained right hamstring, made the trip and is listed as doubtful.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll called Jones “a very dynamic player who makes things happen’’ and reasoned, “I’m sure he’s a tough guy to miss.’’ He did not think the Giants had to alter their entire offensive approach with McCoy running the show.
“Colt over the years has thrown every throw you can throw, and he has run the football well enough and all of that, so we’re not expecting them to change a whole lot,’’ Carroll said. “We’re expecting them to have a real experienced guy at the helm and running the show.’’
The hope is Jones misses just this one game and, based on how he moved on the field late in the week, a speedy recovery is anticipated.
Judge has kept the playoff chase more than an arm’s length away from his players. He rarely makes mention of where the Giants are in the standings and so far, his even-keel approach has benefitted his largely young team.
“I think you have to learn from every situation you’re in,’’ he said. “Whether it’s a meaningful game in September, October, November or December, we have to learn from every experience we have.’’


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Sam Darnold’s Jets career has spiraled since Raiders meeting a year ago

It must feel like a long time ago for Sam Darnold since the last time he saw the Raiders , but it was only a little more than a year ago .
Last Nov. 24 , Darnold threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-3 Jets win over the team that then played in Oakland .
A year later , Darnold faces the Raiders again Sunday — this time the Las Vegas Raiders — but Darnold faces them in a major slump .
That game last year is the last time he has thrown for 300 yards in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a touchdown pass in his last 19 quarters , dating back to Sept. 27 against the Colts .
Nothing has gone right for Darnold in his third season with the Jets and it feels like these could be his final weeks as the team ’ s quarterback .
This past week , coach Adam Gase took responsibility for failing to develop Darnold and the quarterback is in the midst of a bad run of injuries and poor play .
“ You can ’ t control the past you can only control the present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Darnold said .
“ So , for me , I ’ m just looking forward to going out there this weekend and playing better .
At the end of the day , throwing touchdowns is nice , but all I care about is winning .
So , obviously when you ’ re a quarterback and you ’ re not throwing touchdown passes in consecutive games , usually that ’ s not a good thing .
So , I ’ ve just got to continue to put our team in the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , finish in the red zone and win games.
” The 0-11 Jets need Darnold to carry them to their first win .
The 6-5 Raiders are playoff contenders but have lost their last two games , including a 43-6 blowout last week to the Falcons .
Gase , who is expected to be fired at the end of the season , knows Darnold is bothered by his failures this year .
“ It ’ s frustrating , ” Gase said of Darnold ’ s streak of four games without a touchdown pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m sure it bothers him , knowing things like that .
I mean , I look at it as you know we got to do a better job as a staff .
We got to put these guys in the best position possible and then those guys got to go execute .
I mean it ’ s on all of us , we all have to do a better job and we have to find a way to , one , put the ball in the end zone .
”

It must feel like a long time ago for Sam Darnold since the last time he saw the Raiders, but it was only a little more than a year ago.
Last Nov. 24, Darnold threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-3 Jets win over the team that then played in Oakland. A year later, Darnold faces the Raiders again Sunday — this time the Las Vegas Raiders — but Darnold faces them in a major slump. That game last year is the last time he has thrown for 300 yards in a game. He has not thrown a touchdown pass in his last 19 quarters, dating back to Sept. 27 against the Colts.
Nothing has gone right for Darnold in his third season with the Jets and it feels like these could be his final weeks as the team’s quarterback. This past week, coach Adam Gase took responsibility for failing to develop Darnold and the quarterback is in the midst of a bad run of injuries and poor play.
Sam Darnold Robert Sabo
“You can’t control the past you can only control the present and what you do in the future,” Darnold said. “So, for me, I’m just looking forward to going out there this weekend and playing better. At the end of the day, throwing touchdowns is nice, but all I care about is winning. So, obviously when you’re a quarterback and you’re not throwing touchdown passes in consecutive games, usually that’s not a good thing. So, I’ve just got to continue to put our team in the right position to be able to score points, finish in the red zone and win games.”
The 0-11 Jets need Darnold to carry them to their first win. The 6-5 Raiders are playoff contenders but have lost their last two games, including a 43-6 blowout last week to the Falcons.
Gase, who is expected to be fired at the end of the season, knows Darnold is bothered by his failures this year.
“It’s frustrating,” Gase said of Darnold’s streak of four games without a touchdown pass. “For him, personally, I’m sure it bothers him, knowing things like that. I mean, I look at it as you know we got to do a better job as a staff. We got to put these guys in the best position possible and then those guys got to go execute. I mean it’s on all of us, we all have to do a better job and we have to find a way to, one, put the ball in the end zone.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Seven COVID-19 deaths reported at nursing home after staffers attend wedding

Seven nursing home residents in Washington State recently died from COVID-19 after several staffers attended a massive 300-people wedding in @ @ @ @ @ .
The outbreak was reported on Nov. 20 , and the residents — men in @ @ @ @ @ 90s — all had underlying conditions , the Grant County Health District said in a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s investigation found that several staffers attended a wedding in Ritzville on Nov. 7 @ @ @ @ @ entire units , it is unknown how many patients they had direct contact with , @ @ @ @ @ agency is looking into whether the nursing home deaths are linked to the wedding .
@ @ @ @ @ many staffers attended the function .
On Nov. 16 , the Grant County Health District @ @ @ @ @ to the wedding tested positive for coronavirus , and urged other attendees to get tested @ @ @ @ @ time of the event , Gov .
Jay Inslee ’ s mandate of keeping weddings @ @ @ @ @ was in effect .

Seven nursing home residents in Washington State recently died from COVID-19 after several staffers attended a massive 300-people wedding in November, health officials said.
The outbreak was reported on Nov. 20, and the residents — men in their 70s, 80s and 90s — all had underlying conditions, the Grant County Health District said in a statement.
The health district’s investigation found that several staffers attended a wedding in Ritzville on Nov. 7.
Because staff care for entire units, it is unknown how many patients they had direct contact with, the agency said.
The agency is looking into whether the nursing home deaths are linked to the wedding. It’s unclear how many staffers attended the function.
On Nov. 16, the Grant County Health District said 17 people who went to the wedding tested positive for coronavirus, and urged other attendees to get tested and quarantine.
At the time of the event, Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandate of keeping weddings and funerals to 30 people was in effect.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Kate Winslet lists NYC penthouse for $5.6M

Oscar-winner Kate Winslet has listed her posh New York City penthouse for $ 5.6 million .
The penthouse , located @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea , stretches 3,018 square feet , has three to four bedrooms and has three-and-a-half @ @ @ @ @ Report , a luxury lifestyle magazine .
Winslet and her ex-husband , director Sam Mendes @ @ @ @ @ $ 5 million in 2004 .
Winslet , who has since remarried , now primarily @ @ @ @ @ The penthouse features large windows , 13-foot ceilings , a cozy fireplace and a state @ @ @ @ @ designer appliances .
The master bedroom has whitewashed oak floors , a huge walk in @ @ @ @ @ with a classic tub for two , according to Robb Report .
Winslet ’ s @ @ @ @ @ deck that offers views of the Highline and the Hudson River .

It’s a Titanic deal.
Oscar-winner Kate Winslet has listed her posh New York City penthouse for $5.6 million.
The penthouse, located in the center of artsy Chelsea, stretches 3,018 square feet, has three to four bedrooms and has three-and-a-half bathrooms, according to Robb Report, a luxury lifestyle magazine.
Winslet and her ex-husband, director Sam Mendes, bought the property for $5 million in 2004.
Winslet, who has since remarried, now primarily lives in the U.K.
The penthouse features large windows, 13-foot ceilings, a cozy fireplace and a state of the art kitchen with designer appliances.
The master bedroom has whitewashed oak floors, a huge walk in closet and a modern bathroom with a classic tub for two, according to Robb Report.
Winslet’s penthouse even has a roof deck that offers views of the Highline and the Hudson River.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--CA sheriff: county won’t be ‘used as muscle’ against residents

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Friday said that his office will not be “ blackmailed , bullied , or used as muscle ” against county residents to enforce California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s coronavirus orders .
In a statement , Bianco criticized the Democratic governor ’ s “ dictatorial attitude ” toward Californians , while he dined in luxury , traveled , kept his own business open , and sent his kids to in-person private school .
It is “ very telling about his attitude toward California residents , his feelings about the virus , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sheriff called the state ’ s metrics to justify stay-at-home orders “ flat-out ridiculous ” and “ unbelievably faulty.
” These metrics , Bianco said , “ are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.
” The sheriff ’ s comments come as most regions in California are on the brink of another sweeping new lockdown in an attempt to curtail resurgent cases of the coronavirus .
The California Department of Public Health on Saturday said the intensive care unit capacity in Southern California and Central Valley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threshold that triggers the new measures , which include strict closures for businesses and a ban on gathering with anyone outside of your own household .
The new measures will take effect Sunday evening and remain in place for at least three weeks , meaning the lockdown will cover the Christmas holiday .
Bianco suggested that threats coming from the governor ’ s office appeared to be “ part of the new goal to shift attention away from his and others ’ personal behavior with a ‘ do as I say , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public opinion against California sheriffs.
” “ Leaders do not threaten , attempt to intimidate , or cause fear ; bullies do , ” Bianco said .
The sheriff then appealed to Riverside County residents ’ common sense by asking them to “ act responsibly and do what they can to protect themselves and their family from contracting the virus.
” “ While the governor ’ s office and the state has threatened action against violators , the Riverside County Sheriff ’ s Department will not be blackmailed , bullied , or used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the enforcement of the Governor ’ s orders , ” Bianco said .
Newsom ’ s office was not available for a request for comment .
Bianco ’ s refusal to enforce the governor ’ s orders is not new .
Earlier in the pandemic , he openly refused to make criminals out of business owners he said were law-abiding and exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families .
In neighboring San Bernardino County , the sheriff ’ s office also said on Friday that it will not utilize law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus mitigation orders .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Friday said that his office will not be “blackmailed, bullied, or used as muscle” against county residents to enforce California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus orders.
In a statement, Bianco criticized the Democratic governor’s “dictatorial attitude” toward Californians, while he dined in luxury, traveled, kept his own business open, and sent his kids to in-person private school.
It is “very telling about his attitude toward California residents, his feelings about the virus, and it is extremely hypocritical,” Bianco said.
The sheriff called the state’s metrics to justify stay-at-home orders “flat-out ridiculous” and “unbelievably faulty.”
These metrics, Bianco said, “are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.”
The sheriff’s comments come as most regions in California are on the brink of another sweeping new lockdown in an attempt to curtail resurgent cases of the coronavirus.
The California Department of Public Health on Saturday said the intensive care unit capacity in Southern California and Central Valley hospital had fallen below a 15% threshold that triggers the new measures, which include strict closures for businesses and a ban on gathering with anyone outside of your own household. The new measures will take effect Sunday evening and remain in place for at least three weeks, meaning the lockdown will cover the Christmas holiday.
Bianco suggested that threats coming from the governor’s office appeared to be “part of the new goal to shift attention away from his and others’ personal behavior with a ‘do as I say, not as I do’ attitude by turning public opinion against California sheriffs.”
“Leaders do not threaten, attempt to intimidate, or cause fear; bullies do,” Bianco said.
The sheriff then appealed to Riverside County residents’ common sense by asking them to “act responsibly and do what they can to protect themselves and their family from contracting the virus.”
“While the governor’s office and the state has threatened action against violators, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will not be blackmailed, bullied, or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the Governor’s orders,” Bianco said.
Newsom’s office was not available for a request for comment.
Bianco’s refusal to enforce the governor’s orders is not new. Earlier in the pandemic, he openly refused to make criminals out of business owners he said were law-abiding and exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families.
In neighboring San Bernardino County, the sheriff’s office also said on Friday that it will not utilize law enforcement patrols to enforce Newsom’s latest coronavirus mitigation orders.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--What MLB faces with 2021 season talks set to start

Following a report that the Phillies informed teams they were ...

You want to know when Steve Cohen will make his first legit “Dawn of a new Mets era” purchase. If the Yankees and DJ LeMahieu will find common ground. Who will land Francisco Lindor in the biggest trade of this Hot Stove campaign?
All fine questions, yet this unique baseball offseason carries even greater (if far less fun) unknowns: When will the 2021 Major League Baseball season start, and what will it look like in terms of schedule and rules?
Those vital issues will be tackled more intensely, starting this week.
Multiple industry sources told The Post that the owners and players intend to restart discussions concerning the makeup of next season, which stands in flux due to the ongoing novel coronavirus. While the two sides have held talks since the conclusion of the World Series, those were relatively cursory, as the MLB Players Association wanted to hold its annual executive board meeting and choose its new executive subcommittee members (who are most involved in collective bargaining) before diving too deep into the details. That process occurred last week, as the union elected the Yankees’ Zack Britton and Gerrit Cole, Cleveland’s Lindor and free agents Jason Castro and Marcus Semien to join holdovers Andrew Miller of the Cardinals, free agent James Paxton and Max Scherzer of the Nationals.
The development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines provides hope that MLB will be able to hold a season considerably longer than last year’s 60 games and allow some paying customers into their ballparks, after only the National League Championship Series and World Series sold tickets in 2020. However, holding the standard 162-game schedule with full capacity next year appears little more than a fantasy.
Rob Manfred AP
The owners and players must determine: Would it make sense to postpone the season’s start until a certain date (like Memorial Day), or report to spring training at the normal mid-February juncture with the knowledge that a pause might be necessary? Further complicating factors could be the unavailability of teams’ home sites; Canada, which wouldn’t let the Blue Jays play in Toronto last season, still seems in no hurry to let Americans cross its border, while the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have rescheduled home games in Arizona after California’s Santa Clara County (where no baseball team plays, to be fair) imposed a short-term ban on games and practices for contact sports.
Oh, one more thing: Will the players get their full salaries?
Then there are the rules of play. All of the bells and whistles imposed for 2020 COVID ball — the universal designated hitter, the expanded playoffs, starting extra innings with a runner on second base and seven-inning doubleheaders — dissipated as soon as last season ended. The owners proposed last month that the National League would adopt the DH next season in return for an increased postseason from the currently set field of 10. The players rejected that, feeling that wasn’t a fair swap as well as philosophically wondering whether too large an October tournament might negatively impact teams’ spending if it became easier to qualify.
While NL teams naturally would like to know whether they should plan to field a DH or not — and all the clubs would benefit from being informed of the playoff plans — it’s hard to pull one or two items out of the greater bargaining bouillabaisse. Ultimately, a plan must be reached to settle all on-the-field items at once.
The challenge for the players and owners will be to build off their impressive cooperation that actually executed a 2020 campaign amidst COVID and not recede into the ill will and poor communication which preceded the season (and generated oodles of bad publicity for the sport). If they can quietly and peacefully hammer out terms for 2021 while their fans’ focus remains on free agents and trades, that would be a big win — an upset win, you could argue, given the recent history of verbal violence — for the sport.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Texas HS student gets in-school suspension for painting his fingernails

A Texas high school senior said he was given an in-school suspension for showing up with painted fingernails in violation of a district dress code that only lets girls wear makeup and nail polish .
Trevor Wilkinson , 17 , who is openly gay , revealed the discriminatory policy last Monday , in a tweet that railed against the Clyde Consolidated Independent School District .
“ Imagine your school not allowing boys to paint their nails and giving boys iss for it , ” wrote Wilkinson , who attends Clyde High School .
“ And the whole administration being okay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Welcome to west [ T ] exas.
” The district ’ s current student handbook states men can not wear nail polish or facial makeup to school .
Wilkinson told the Abilene Reporter-News that he received three days of in-school suspension last week for refusing to remove his nail polish .
“ I have been doing this to express who I am , ” he told the newspaper .
“ I ’ ve been trapped in closed minded people ’ s minds .
So , I did it and I love my nails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cool .
I ’ m definitely using it to express myself and feel everyone should have that freedom of expression , ” he said .
Clyde Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Kenny Berry did not comment to the newspaper , but said the district ’ s dress code is reviewed annually .
“ That review process results in the development of a final dress code that is consistently implemented and enforced during the next school year .
Parents and students are provided a copy of the dress code prior to the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in his statement .
Wilkinson started a Change.org petition to shed a light on his experience .
“ This is unjust and not okay .
Help me show that it is okay to express yourself and that the identity that society wants to normalize is not okay , ” he wrote .
The student added : “ I am a human .
I am valid .
I should not get in trouble for having my nails done .
”

A Texas high school senior said he was given an in-school suspension for showing up with painted fingernails in violation of a district dress code that only lets girls wear makeup and nail polish.
Trevor Wilkinson, 17, who is openly gay, revealed the discriminatory policy last Monday, in a tweet that railed against the Clyde Consolidated Independent School District.
“Imagine your school not allowing boys to paint their nails and giving boys iss for it,” wrote Wilkinson, who attends Clyde High School. “And the whole administration being okay with it, homophobic and sexist? Welcome to west [T]exas.”
The district’s current student handbook states men cannot wear nail polish or facial makeup to school.
Wilkinson told the Abilene Reporter-News that he received three days of in-school suspension last week for refusing to remove his nail polish.
“I have been doing this to express who I am,” he told the newspaper.
“I’ve been trapped in closed minded people’s minds. So, I did it and I love my nails. I think they’re so cool. I’m definitely using it to express myself and feel everyone should have that freedom of expression,” he said.
Clyde Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Kenny Berry did not comment to the newspaper, but said the district’s dress code is reviewed annually.
“That review process results in the development of a final dress code that is consistently implemented and enforced during the next school year. Parents and students are provided a copy of the dress code prior to the start of each new school year,” Berry said in his statement.
Wilkinson started a Change.org petition to shed a light on his experience.
“This is unjust and not okay. Help me show that it is okay to express yourself and that the identity that society wants to normalize is not okay,” he wrote.
The student added: “I am a human. I am valid. I should not get in trouble for having my nails done.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Loeffler refuses to acknowledge Trump loss in Georgia senate debate

During a contentious Sunday night debate ahead of next month ’ s pivotal Senate runoff elections in Georgia , Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler refused to acknowledge that President Trump lost the 2020 presidential election .
Speaking one day after she vowed to stand by the president as he stumped for Georgia ’ s GOP Senate contenders at a Peach State rally , Loeffler repeatedly called for additional investigations in answer to questions by debate monitors and Democratic opponent Rev .
Raphael Warnock .
“ President Trump has every right to use every legal recourse available , ” the GOP incumbent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two audits and those audits discovered thousands of ballots across several counties here in Georgia that were not counted , ” she went on , noting the state ’ s recount , which affirmed Joe Biden won .
“ We need to hold folks accountable involved in these investigations to make sure that they move more quickly , because everything ’ s at stake , ” she added .
The national spotlight is trained on Georgia ahead of two Senate races which will determine who controls the upper chamber of Congress .
Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s seat and that of GOP Sen. David Purdue to bring the balance of power to 50-50 , using Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaking vote .
Trump ’ s post-election litigation efforts having also focused on the Peach State .
Trump has claimed without basis that he won Georgia and has attacked GOP state officials who have called the state for Biden .
Loeffler , a businesswoman worth an estimated $ 165 million , took Warnock to task over his past anti-police , anti-gun comments from the pulpit of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , where he is senior pastor .
“ My opponent radical liberal Raphael Warnock is a socialist .
He supports policies that would grow our government and bankrupt hardworking families with high taxes , ” Loeffer said .
“ He wants to fundamentally change America into a socialist country .
Well , I ’ m not going to let that happen , ” she said .
The 50-year-old lawmaker and Warnock are advancing to a Jan. 5 runoff election after neither candidate reached the 50 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winner .
Warnock accused Loeffler of having “ no vision ” and dragged her for infamously dumping millions of dollars worth of stocks following a private , chamber-wide meeting on the coronavirus on Jan. 24 .
“ I ’ ve spent my life standing up fighting for ordinary people , ” Warnock said .
“ Kelly Loeffler is trying to misrepresent me because she knows that she has spent the first 10 months of her tenure thinking about herself.
” Loeffler has aligned herself closely with Trump , bolstering his false claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , appearing with Purdue at the president ’ s Georgia rally , and calling on GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to resign .
Both candidates did however find one thing to agree on during Sunday ’ s debate and said they would take the COVID-19 vaccine once its been approved and deemed safe .
“ When our health professionals tell us that we have a vaccine that works and is effective and safe , I will take it , ” Warnock said .
The reverend said he ’ d also encourage members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and if elected , would work to ensure “ that communities that are so often marginalized don ’ t find themselves at the back of the line again.
” Loeffler answered along the same lines , and also praised the work of the Trump administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in tackling the disease .
“ I could not be more proud of what we ’ ve done this year to deliver relief , but also get cures , ” she said .
“ I ’ m going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , get that vaccine , and we have a great plan to prioritize those communities who need it most and we will make sure that that ’ s carried out.
” Purdue skipped his own debate with Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff earlier Sunday night , leaving the senate hopeful to debate an empty podium .

During a contentious Sunday night debate ahead of next month’s pivotal Senate runoff elections in Georgia, Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler refused to acknowledge that President Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
Speaking one day after she vowed to stand by the president as he stumped for Georgia’s GOP Senate contenders at a Peach State rally, Loeffler repeatedly called for additional ballot investigations in answer to questions by debate moderators and Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock.
“President Trump has every right to use every legal recourse available,” the GOP incumbent responded.
“We’ve run two audits and those audits discovered thousands of ballots across several counties here in Georgia that were not counted,” she went on, noting the state’s recount, which affirmed Joe Biden won.
“We need to hold folks accountable involved in these investigations to make sure that they move more quickly, because everything’s at stake,” she added.
The national spotlight is trained on Georgia ahead of two Senate races which will determine who controls the upper chamber of Congress.
Democrats are hopeful that they can snatch Loeffler’s seat and that of GOP Sen. David Perdue to bring the balance of power to 50-50, using Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaking vote.
Trump’s post-election litigation efforts having also focused on the Peach State. Trump has claimed without basis that he won Georgia and has attacked GOP state officials who have called the state for Biden.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler Ben Gray/Pool via REUTERS
Loeffler, a businesswoman worth an estimated $165 million, took Warnock to task over his past anti-police, anti-gun comments from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the congregation once led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where he is senior pastor.
“My opponent radical liberal Raphael Warnock is a socialist. He supports policies that would grow our government and bankrupt hardworking families with high taxes,” Loeffer said.
“He wants to fundamentally change America into a socialist country. Well, I’m not going to let that happen,” she said.
The 50-year-old lawmaker and Warnock are advancing to a Jan. 5 runoff election after neither candidate reached the 50 percent of the vote needed to be declared the winner.
Warnock accused Loeffler of having “no vision” and dragged her for infamously dumping millions of dollars worth of stocks following a private, chamber-wide meeting on the coronavirus on Jan. 24.
“I’ve spent my life standing up fighting for ordinary people,” Warnock said.
“Kelly Loeffler is trying to misrepresent me because she knows that she has spent the first 10 months of her tenure thinking about herself.”
Loeffler has aligned herself closely with Trump, bolstering his false claims that he won the state of Georgia, appearing with Perdue at the president’s Georgia rally, and calling on GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to resign.
Both candidates did however find one thing to agree on during Sunday’s debate and said they would take the COVID-19 vaccine once its been approved and deemed safe.
“When our health professionals tell us that we have a vaccine that works and is effective and safe, I will take it,” Warnock said.
Raphael Warnock Ben Gray/Pool via REUTERS
The reverend said he’d also encourage members of his church to get the shot — and if elected, would work to ensure “that communities that are so often marginalized don’t find themselves at the back of the line again.”
Loeffler answered along the same lines, and also praised the work of the Trump administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in tackling the disease.
“I could not be more proud of what we’ve done this year to deliver relief, but also get cures,” she said.
“I’m going to encourage my fellow Georgians to stay safe, get that vaccine, and we have a great plan to prioritize those communities who need it most and we will make sure that that’s carried out.”
Perdue skipped his own debate with Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff earlier Sunday night, leaving the senate hopeful to debate an empty podium.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Giants proved they are legit

Giants proved they are legit

The Giants have won games this season under the direction ...

No more qualifiers. Not now. Not after this. No more Mondays spent sheepishly apologizing for the rundown neighborhood in which they live. Not now. Not after this. No more jokes about being the best of the NFC Least. Nope. Not now. Not after this.
The Giants made their bones Sunday afternoon.
They earned their bona fides.
The Giants announced themselves as legit. Forget the fact the record is still unsightly, at 5-7. Forget the fact that there’s still a quarter of a season left to go, that there’s still so much that could happen, that there’s still a string of difficult opponents lined up for them the next few weeks.
After this? After walking into Seattle and not just beating the Seahawks 17-12, but dominating them? After spending most of the day making Russell Wilson — who not long ago was being mentioned alongside Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers as an MVP favorite — look so foolish, so inept, as if he’d just discovered football a couple of days ago?
Maybe the Giants got their sea legs the last few weeks by feasting on the dregs of the East and by simply refusing to lose to a terrible Bengals team in Cincinnati. How they got here doesn’t matter. They are here now. They get another week, at least, in first place. They earn the East’s first victory against a team with a winning record.
“These guys,” coach Joe Judge said, “deserve to be here. They deserve all of this.”
They announced themselves, and declared something else, too:
Leonard Williams flexes on the Seahawks’ Freddie Swain. AP
If they can really finish this improbable tale off, if they can bull their way and will their way to the division title and into the NFC playoffs — no matter what the final numbers look like on either side of the hyphen — then good luck to whichever wild-card team with a gaudy record comes waltzing into MetLife Stadium on either Saturday, Jan. 9 or Sunday, Jan. 10.
That team can look at how the Seahawks looked Sunday, at how it felt like the Giants were playing 13-on-9 most of the day, both sides of the ball. It didn’t matter that Daniel Jones was in street clothes, that his backup, Colt McCoy, was the one doing just enough to guide a couple of third-quarter touchdown drives.
The Giants weren’t bothered by that, same as they weren’t bothered by losing Saquon Barkley in September, same as they weren’t bothered by losing a string of heartache specials on the way to 1-7, same as they’ve never been bothered by the abject disrespect aimed at all four members of the NFC East. If that hasn’t quite amused them, necessarily, it’s certainly fueled them.
“We played sound, disciplined football,” safety Jabrill Peppers said. “We played 60 minutes of our brand of football.”
And look at them now.
“These guys do everything we’ve asked them to do and they’ve done it as well as they can and you see the results,” Judge said. “We have a very special group of guys who have bought in. It’s a tough group. We kept responding.”
The Seahawks came sprinting out of the gate but didn’t quite sniff the end zone on that opening drive, and that was an early sign. The Seahawks came a couple of inches away from going up 10-0 just before the half when they blocked a punt but couldn’t secure the ball before it bled over the end line, and you might notice that those missing five points turned out to be sort of important.
The Giants? They didn’t care. They scored those two touchdowns in the third quarter. They harassed Wilson all day, made him see pressure that wasn’t there and ignore pressure that was — made him see a whole bunch of damned ghosts, truth be told. Then made one last stand with the ball in Wilson’s hands, needing to keep him out of the end zone to make the day complete. He never got close.
“That’s one of the best quarterbacks in the world over there,” Judge said.
Just not this week. Not this time. Not against this team. And the Giants could fly home to Jersey, airplane optional.
“We’ve got to keep stacking them,” Peppers said. “We’ve got another great team coming in next week. Have to have a good week of practice. Focus on Arizona. Go to work.”
No asterisks needed when they report to practice. No explanations. No rationalizations. The Giants are no longer the biggest midget in a bite-sized division. They are no longer defined merely by the company they keep. They’re legit. They’re good. They’re in first place for another week, and you’d better believe they deserve to be there.


newyorkpost--2020-12-06--Earthquakes rattle California coast, magnitude 4.4 in northern counties

A number of small earthquakes sent tremors through a number of California counties on Sunday morning .
The strongest quake @ @ @ @ @ near Lakeport in Northern California .
A smaller – but still sizeable – magnitude 3.6 @ @ @ @ @ in San Diego County .
Residents across the state reported feeling the quake , the @ @ @ @ @ The quakes struck shortly after 7 a.m. PST Sunday morning .
In the past 10 @ @ @ @ @ magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred in the state , according to the LA Times @

A number of small earthquakes sent tremors through a number of California counties on Sunday morning.
The strongest quake was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Lakeport in Northern California.
A smaller – but still sizeable – magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit near Warner Springs in San Diego County.
Residents across the state reported feeling the quake, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The quakes struck shortly after 7 a.m. PST Sunday morning.
In the past 10 days, four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred in the state, according to the LA Times.