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These were the best and worst movies of summer 2019

Now ends the summer movie season of our discontent _ and the quality of the content was the problem.

Newsday · Aug 30, 2019

CC Sabathia has to leave after three innings with knee pain; Yankees lose to Athletics

NEW YORK _ It's a testament to the Yankees' depth and ferocity that two opposing things can simultaneously be true. They are, by far, the best team in the AL East. And, as of Friday, they also have accomplished that despite sending a record-breaking 29 players to the injured list…

Newsday · Aug 30, 2019

Coco Gauff prepares for Naomi Osaka with doubles victory at US Open

NEW YORK _ It doesn't get any bigger than this.

Newsday · Aug 30, 2019

Nets' Wilson Chandler suspended 25 games for NBA drug policy violation

NEW YORK _ Nets forward Wilson Chandler has been suspended 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program, the league announced Thursday.

Newsday · Aug 29, 2019

Anthony Beauvillier agrees to two-year contract with Islanders

NEW YORK _ Lou Lamoriello stayed true to his word.

Newsday · Aug 28, 2019

Novak Djokovic overcomes Juan Ignacio Londero, sore shoulder to advance to third round at US Open

NEW YORK _ Consider the zombie effect in tennis. The older folks not only won't go away _ eye roll _ but mostly continue to dominate. Prime example: Defending U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic's 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-1 second-round victory over Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero Wednesday night in Arthur Ashe…

Newsday · Aug 28, 2019

Saved by the roof, Madison Keys wins second-round match at US Open

NEW YORK _ Saved by retractable roofs on its two show courts, the U.S. Open on Wednesday was able to produce a measly total of nine completed matches in the combined day/night sessions. The other 59 scheduled outside Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums all were rained out.

Newsday · Aug 28, 2019

Error-prone Roger Federer rallies again to win in second round at US Open

NEW YORK _ There is something particularly nerve-wracking about watching Roger Federer struggle.

Newsday · Aug 28, 2019

Editorial: Destruction in the Amazon rainforest hurts the whole planet

The Amazon is burning. That's hugely troubling for all of us.

Newsday · Aug 28, 2019

How will NBC approach sports gambling on Sunday Night Football telecasts?

NEW YORK _ Al Michaels long has made sly gambling references during NFL games he announces. But now that sports betting is becoming legal in more states by the year, might NBC become more open in discussing such matters?

Newsday · Aug 28, 2019