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Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball next to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the first half of the Clippers’ 108-106 loss Monday. Harden finished with 22 points. (Matt Krohn / Associated Press) Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half … Read more

No, Aaron Scott shook his head. Nothing has changed for him.  His self-belief hasn’t waned. Doubt hasn’t crept in. He still believes in his ability to knock down shots, even if very few have fallen for him of late.  “My confidence is high right now. I know I can make shots. I’ve done it before … Read more

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott walks off the field after a game against the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 15. (Jacob Kupferman / Associated Press) Former Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott will be signed to the Chargers’ practice squad, according to a person with knowledge of the deal not authorized to speak publicly. Elliott … Read more

There may be no bigger believer that Rex Ryan will get the Jets head coaching job than Rex Ryan himself.  Ryan, who coached the Jets from 2009-14, is looking for another crack at the job and will interview with Jets ownership this week in Florida.  But unlike other candidates, Ryan has been actively campaigning for … Read more

Sauce Gardner is eligible to get paid. Now, the question is whether the Jets’ new regime will do it.  The Jets star cornerback just completed his third season and that is when players are first eligible for a contract extension in the NFL. Gardner was first-team All Pro in his first two seasons and Defensive … Read more

Are you familiar with that new sleep aid commercial featuring Saquon Barkley playfully taking jabs at the Giants for letting him go and resurfacing co-owner John Mara’s line about not being able to sleep at night if Barkley signed with the Eagles?  Mara clearly has seen it and he feigned anger about it on Monday, … Read more

The Yankees will have to look elsewhere to sure up their infield.  The Reds agreed to a trade with the Dodgers to acquire infielder Gavin Lux, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed on Monday.  Cincinnati is sending a Competitive Balance Round A pick (around No. 37) and outfield prospect Mike Sirota to Los Angeles in exchange, … Read more

Woody Johnson looks on prior to the Jets-Dolphins game on Dec. 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con These days are always melancholy.  “Baggies Day,’’ when players gather after their season has come to an end to clean out their lockers (often packing in large plastic garbage bags) and attend a final team meeting, … Read more

While Mike Vrabel’s name has been thrown around quite a bit in the day since the Patriots fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, there may be another big name on New England’s radar for the job.  The Patriots have requested to speak with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching position, NFL Network’s … Read more

The Jets submitted interview requests for head coach and general manager candidates who are employed by teams on Monday, casting a wide net.  There were nine coaching interview requests that are known and six GM interview requests. Those are added to the candidates who have already been known to interview or are scheduled. Woody Johnson … Read more