New York sports columnists

Newsday's sports columnists covering New York and national sports and issues, including David Lennon, Tom Rock, Barbara Barker and more.

Lennon: Wells in crosshairs despite picking up Yankees' only hit

Stephenson: Rangers' newcomers are clicking early and so is their veteran goaltender

Popper: Defending champ Knicks try to keep shower of accolades in perspective

Gross: Home-ice advantage is crucial to Islanders' success

Rock: The John Harbaugh Effect is showing itself in a Giant way

Stephenson: Rangers' Zibanejad sets tone at MSG with opening goal vs. Lightning

Lennon: Yanks should put Judge on ALDS roster (and cross their fingers)

Igor shoots . . . and scores! Rangers goalie Shesterkin records empty-net goal in home opener

Stephenson: Rangers took a big risk waiving Dylan Garand

Lennon: Even with Judge as a spectator, Yankees are on a roll

Popper: Even with a mangled ring finger, Knicks' Hart showcases his value

Lennon: Not having Judge is simply not a problem as Yanks rout Red Sox in Wild Card Series

Popper: Deuce McBride wants to stay here, but can Knicks afford him?

Gross: How will Isles look in season opener after shortened camp?

Lennon: Ben Rice's performance puts Judge's absence on the back burner

Why Andre Drummond doesn't feel out of place as new player on Knick's' roster

Stephenson: For retooled Rangers, opening loss in Boston has familiar feeling

Albanese: Some optimism amid a lost season

Sarra: Garden City-Massapequa was a win-win no matter how you look at it

Popper: Will Knicks' hopes of repeating as champs be affected by negotiations for extensions?

Lennon: Jury is still out on Judge, but a verdict will come Tuesday

Albanese: Mets' David Stearns has failed, but he has a chance to turn it around

Iannazzone: Jets' progress isn't translating to wins

Rock: Gritty Giants get it done — no way they would've won this game last year

Lennon: It's wait-and-see on Judge's status for playoffs

Only in NewsdayAlbanese: Bichette can see a future with the Mets

Albanese: Mets' Tong continues to adapt despite facing uphill climb toward Opening Day in 2027

Newsday's David Lennon reveals his MLB award winners

Rock: Let the Jameis Winston Show begin, Giants fans

Popper: Knicks built to last and weather all contract talks

Albanese: Final series can bring benefit as Mets' miserable season concludes

Rock: Will Beckham finally be an on-field asset for Giants this weekend?

Gross: Isles' power play must be better this season

Rock: Dart's season-ending injury has to make Giants re-evaluate their QB situation

Lennon: Judge contradicts Boone, eyes playoff return

Rock: If Winston isn't the answer at QB, the Giants must find one

Iannazzone: Message to the Jets . . . get the ball to Garrett Wilson

Albanese: Mets' Stearns bringing in new voices, learning from mistakes

Gross: Varlamov's return is a boost the Isles need

Albanese: Mets' Green thrived during the hard times

Lennon: As tough as it may be, the Yankees have proved they can win without Judge

Sarra: We're just days away from an epic Garden City-Massapequa football clash

Iannazzone: Jets can't close the door if Glenn won't open it

Albanese: Can the Mets convince Andy Green to manage in '27?

Rock: Blame Aaron Glenn for Jets' OT loss to Packers

Albanese: Thank you, Howie Rose, for being the soundtrack of people's lives

Lennon: Mets' Beltran in perfect spot as an icon, not a manager

Popper: Jalen Brunson ready for Knicks to get back to business following busy offseason

Stephenson: Rangers' Kartye playing with chip on his shoulder in training camp

Rock: Soak it in, Jets fans: Starting 2-0 is very realistic

Gross: Why Isles' Schaefer, a lefty, moving to right side won't be an issue

Rock: Maybe, just maybe, Geno Smith can take these Jets somewhere unexpected

Rock: LI's Cisco ready for any role Jets put him in

Stephenson: Rangers' Miller aims to put disappointing season behind him

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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase out because of a concussion after 2nd-quarter hit vs. Jaguars

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