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Teams take fliers on QBs in late rounds of NFL draft

Quarterbacks took center stage on the final day of the draft Saturday, although it's too early to know whether any of them will take over as starters anytime soon.

Newsday · Apr 27, 2019

Gary Sanchez's grand slam helps Yankees beat Giants

SAN FRANCISCO _ It took one swing for Gary Sanchez to remind his detractors why the Yankees put up with his occasional issues behind the plate.

Newsday · Apr 27, 2019

'Ladies Night' review: Salt-N-Pepa spice up this road show saga

WHAT IT'S ABOUT: The series gives a behind-the-scenes look at hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, preparing to launch a residency at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas, while also readying an international tour with R&B group SWV. Spoiler alert: It doesn't go smoothly. "We've always been the only women on the tour,"…

Newsday · Apr 27, 2019

Editorial: U.S. economy needs Boeing to fly right

Few companies singularly affect the U.S. economy more than Boeing.

Newsday · Apr 26, 2019

What to read this week: New books by Ian McEwan, Dianne Hales, and Gordon Thomas and Greg Lewis

'MACHINES LIKE ME,' by Ian McEwan. The latest novel from the author of "Nutshell," and "The Children Act" is set in an alternative 1980s England where the narrator, Charlie, is able to purchase a "synthetic human," or robot, named "Adam" for �86,000. But when Adam warns Charlie about his girlfriend,…

Newsday · Apr 26, 2019

Hair We Share collects hair donations to give wigs to those in need

When Suzanne Chimera and Dean Riskin walk into work every day, they expect anywhere from 75 to 100 packages to arrive in the mail _ each filled with ponytails.

Newsday · Apr 26, 2019

Yankees acquire veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin

ANAHEIM, Calif. _ With their already depleted outfield taking yet another hit Wednesday with the addition of Clint Frazier to the injured list, the Yankees traded for some much-needed outfield help Thursday, acquiring veteran Cameron Maybin from the Indians for cash considerations, the team announced.

Newsday · Apr 25, 2019

Jose Reyes hoping his baseball career isn't over

Jose Reyes isn't playing baseball right now. But he hopes he isn't done with baseball, even if it looks as if baseball may be done with him.

Newsday · Apr 25, 2019

Breaking down the Islanders-Hurricanes playoff series

NEW YORK _ The Islanders and Hurricanes are meeting in the playoffs for the first time as they enter Game 1 of their second-round series on Friday night at Barclays Center.

Newsday · Apr 25, 2019

Jets take Alabama's Quinnen Williams with third pick

The Jets drafted Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams with the third overall pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night..

Newsday · Apr 25, 2019