New York sports columnists

Newsday's sports columnists covering New York and national sports and issues, including David Lennon, Tom Rock, Barbara Barker and more.

Lennon: These Mets are far too inconsistent to be considered real contenders

Barker: Where does OG Anunoby's tip-in rank among the greatest shots in Knicks history?

Popper: Game 4 a win for the ages, but Knicks aren't legends yet

Barker: Knicks make NBA Finals history — 'I do not believe what I just saw'

Only in NewsdayLennon: Mets' Soto determined to bring championship moments to Flushing

Lennon: Quick-healing Alvarez can help heal Mets' struggling offense

Barker: Knicks coach Brown puts officials on notice

Rock: This Giants Way could replicate winning days of past

Barker: These Knicks are human after all

Albanese: A star is born? Mets rookie Benge rocks out with 5-for-5 day

Lennon: Bellinger shows why he can take lead in Judge's absence

Barker: Think this Knicks playoff run has been crazy? You ain't seen nothing yet.

How does Judge's injury impact Yanks in David Lennon's latest MLB power rankings?

Popper: Knicks maintain focus on Game 3 at Garden against Spurs, not past wins

Only in NewsdayBarker: Walt Frazier believes Knicks are destined to win NBA championship

Gross: Saratoga was a worthy home to three editions of the Belmont Stakes

Barker: Spurs' Wembanyama still searching for answers vs. Knicks

Only in NewsdayAlbanese: For Mets' Young, being stubborn has paid off

Lennon: Loss of Judge is crushing to Yankees

Barker: Brunson will become an immortal in NY sports if he delivers Knicks a title

Popper: Hart did what was needed — as he usually does — to help Knicks win Game 1

Barker: Take it from someone who was there — a lot has changed since the Knicks' last NBA Finals

Barker: Captain Clutch Brunson steps up in Game 1 to top Spurs

Lennon: Baseball salary cap issue makes future murky

Albanese: Mets avoid sweep by looking as advertised, but it must continue

Only in NewsdayBarker: Brunsons share Knicks legacy in NBA Finals

Popper: Why the Knicks will win the NBA title

Albanese: Mets should put Manaea back into the starting rotation

Iannazzone: Glenn opens Jets OTAs with sky-high intensity

Popper: The Knicks finally have their moment. They can't afford to waste it.

Lennon: Yankees are dominating and it figures to only get better

Popper: Don't laugh! Hart vs. Wemby matchup could decide the NBA champion

Lennon: Third inning proves to be lucky 13 for Yankees

Only in NewsdayBarker: Johnson and his 1999 Knicks teammates thrilled about current team

Lennon: Goldschmidt, Rice powerful 1-2 punch for Yanks with Stanton out

Albanese: Valentine, Mazzilli soak in Mets' Hall of Fame moment

Popper: Knicks' Anunoby more than capable of cutting opponents down to size

Lennon: How do MLB's offseason free-agent signings fare on the pay grade?

Lennon: Rodon catches up to rest of Yankees' rotation

Popper: Robinson's finger injury a dark cloud for Knicks

Rock: How the Knicks' success could be a blueprint for the Jets

Iannazzone: 'Geno's offense' drawing rave reviews from Garrett Wilson

Albanese: Benge shows knack for hitting way out of slumps

Popper: Knicks getting a lot of love, and they're trying to block it out

Albanese: If this isn't Mets' apathy, then what exactly is it?

Rieber: Oh, those likable and lovable Knicks

Popper: Knicks' Mike Brown has beat the pressure

Lennon: OMG, no, these are not those 2024 Mets

Barker: It may be hard to believe, but Knicks could win it all

Stephenson: Adelphi's three-peat bid falls short, but future is bright

LI's Matz back in the rotation for first-place Rays

Albanese: With Soto ill, Mets can't find cure for sickening offense

Lennon: Judge's heroics were inevitable . . . and sorely needed

Popper: As fans dream about NBA Finals, Knicks staying focused on the now

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