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An Islanders goalie signed a long-term contract and got hurt.  Rick DiPietro has heard that one before.  “If older Rick could go back and talk to young, dumb Rick, he would tell him to just take your time and relax,” DiPietro told The Post in a phone call Tuesday. “There’ll still be games when you … Read more

While it looked like Jalen Reagor might have gotten himself released by the Patriots, the move apparently had already been brewing. Reagor, a former first-round pick by the Eagles, was cut by the Patriots on Tuesday — just hours after he posted a meme that seemed to indicate he was unhappy with his situation in … Read more

Knowing Francisco Lindor would miss, at minimum, a few games due to a back ailment, David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza called an impromptu team meeting before Monday night’s series opener against Washington.  The Mets’ most vital player would be out for some of the most critical games of the 2024 campaign — with uncertainty about … Read more

Declan Rice was sent off for kicking the ball away in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton (Getty) Howard Webb admits Joao Pedro should have received received a yellow card before Declan Rice’s red in Arsenal’s draw with Brighton last month. Arsenal were left angered after Rice was given a second yellow card for kicking the … Read more

Andrew Thomas will step foot Sunday on a field that should have a commemorative landmark identifying it as the site where a dominant left tackle’s brilliance was wasted. Hall of Famer Joe Thomas played an NFL-record 10,363 consecutive snaps and made 10 Pro Bowls during an 11-year career with the Browns that resulted in a … Read more

The Mets entered Tuesday a game up on Atlanta for the third and final wild card in the National League and a game behind Arizona for the second spot. But if they want to actually extend their season into October, the Mets will need more from their lineup — especially with Francisco Lindor still out … Read more

Fundraising, fundraising and even more fundraising.  Oh, and if new St. John’s athletic director Ed Kull has some spare time, throw in a few extra hours of fundraising.  During his introductory news conference on Tuesday, Kull made it clear his No. 1 goal is to raise as much money as possible. That’s the job now, … Read more

Brittany Mahomes gushed over her husband, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in a celebratory post on Instagram for his 29th birthday on Tuesday. “Happy Birthday to one of the greatest humans ever, my husband, best friend and the best daddy ever!” Brittany, who’s pregnant with the couple’s third child, a girl, wrote. “We are so grateful … Read more

Jalen Carter was absent from the field for the Eagles’ defense during the Falcons’ first offensive possession during Monday night’s heartbreaking loss — and now it’s evident as to why he was on the sidelines. The 23-year-old defensive tackle was late for “something team-related” last week, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Tuesday. Specifics on what exactly … Read more

ESPN host Peter Burns had a near-death experience while on the road in Columbia, Missouri over the weekend. Burns, a host for SEC Network and ESPN Radio, was in town as Missouri hosted Boston College on Saturday, and he credited Mizzou fan Jack Foster with coming to his aid as he was choking at dinner … Read more