Posts by Liam Redmond
Mets’ Clay Holmes surprised by Yankees’ reversal on facial hair months after exit
PORT ST. LUCIE — Clay Holmes knew the day would arrive, but this soon? The Mets pitcher — sporting a neatly trimmed beard — indicated he was caught by surprise Friday to learn his former team, the Yankees, had eliminated a long-standing rule prohibiting facial hair. “Everyone always talked about the day will probably come,…
Read MoreUS Treasuries end week on high note on demand for safer bets
A LATE rally in the US Treasury market pushed the yield on 10-year notes lower for a sixth-straight week as traders hunt for safety amid lower stock and oil prices. The advance pushed yields lower across maturities on Friday (Feb 21) following unexpectedly weak economic data and an uptick in consumers’ long-run inflation views to…
Read MoreAlice Hirson, beloved ‘Full House’ and ‘Dallas’ actress, dead at 95
Alice Hirson, known for her roles on iconic shows like “Full House” and “Dallas,” has died at age 95. Hirson died from natural causes last Friday at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Long Island native’s career spanned several generations of television —…
Read MoreThose who know Tanner Engstrand best are certain he’s perfect man with a plan for Jets offense
The car carrying Tanner Engstrand and Sammy Lawanson into work at 6 a.m. usually was a little lighter on the way home. After logging his own 15-hour day, Lawanson headed back to the cramped two-bedroom basement-level AirBnB the two coaches shared during a short stint as assistants for the XFL’s DC Defenders in 2020. Because…
Read MoreHal Steinbrenner openly wonders if ‘$300-plus million payroll’ is needed to win World Series
TAMPA — Not long ago, Hal Steinbrenner was saying a team shouldn’t need a $200 million payroll to win a championship. That number now has increased to $300 million, and before long, he may be saying it about a $400 million payroll. In the meantime, the Yankees’ luxury tax payroll currently sits around $307 million…
Read MoreTrump’s executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs largely blocked by judge
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that seek to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related. Abelson found that the orders…
Read MoreJudge Dale Ho just slammed NYC voters by extending the Eric Adams legal circus
Federal Judge Dale Ho threw yet another spanner into this year’s mayoral race Friday by kicking the can on whether he’ll force a trial of Mayor Eric Adams even though the feds want to drop the charges. More, he named powerhouse attorney Paul Clement to make the case for going ahead — and gave him…
Read MoreLiberty add frontcourt depth with veteran Isabelle Harrison signing
Isabelle Harrison, who mainly served as Angel Reese’s backup last season in Chicago, is the New York Liberty’s newest member. The Liberty announced Friday that they signed 6-foot-3 veteran Harrison for the upcoming season. Harrison inked an unprotected veteran minimum deal worth $78,831, league sources told The Post. Harrison’s arrival gives the Liberty some additional…
Read MoreMastercard wins UK court nod for £200 million deal to end £10 billion class action claim
MASTERCARD won a London court’s approval for the 200 million euros (S$279.44 million) agreed to pay to end a high profile class action over the fees it charges, which was initially estimated to be worth more than 10 billion euros. The Competition Appeal Tribunal approved the deal on Friday (Feb 21) rejecting the litigation funder…
Read MoreOil settles down US$2, posting weekly loss as Middle East risk premium fades
OIL prices settled down more than US$2 a barrel on Friday (Feb 21), posting a weekly decline as investors grappled with a fading Middle East risk premium alongside uncertainty about a potential peace deal in Ukraine. Brent futures settled down US$2.05, or 2.7 per cent, at US$74.43 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude…
Read MoreEx-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on charge of assaulting protester
WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol on a charge that he assaulted a woman protesting a gathering attended by Tarrio and others who received presidential pardons for crimes stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the nation’s capital. Capitol police said officers saw Tarrio…
Read MoreUS dollar recovers as markets in consolidation mode; pares gains after data
THE US dollar rose against a broad range of currencies on Friday (Feb 21), partly retracing losses versus the yen as investors consolidated positions ahead of the weekend, looked to more inflation data next week, and kept an eye on tariff headlines. “It’s a bit of consolidation ahead of the weekend. The moves lack conviction…
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