For five-plus innings Wednesday the sellout crowd at Citi Field waited patiently for the chance to erupt, and finally Francisco Lindor’s mighty bat delivered a sixth-inning grand slam. The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1, and head to the National League Championship Series. Lindor went ahead 2-1 in the count before launching a 99-mph fastball over the fence in right-center to start the countdown … Continue reading Francisco Lindor’s Grand Slam Blasts Mets Past Phillies

Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks’ offense fell flat on Sunday afternoon at home. That opened the door for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants, who held on late and ran a blocked field goal back for a touchdown in the final minute to grab a 29-20 win in Seattle. The Giants (2-3), after dropping back-to-back games to open the season, have now won two … Continue reading Giants Shut Down Geno Smith, Seahawks

On Sunday, London became a football town, with Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets having a chance at a game-winning drive against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But Stephon Gilmore intercepted Rodgers with the Jets in the red zone and the Vikings held on for a 23-17 win and move to 5-0. It was a mixed performance for the Vikings, who started … Continue reading Aaron Rodgers Interception Ends Jets’ Comeback Hopes vs Vikings