Columnists
Newsday's sports columnists covering New York and national sports and issues, including Neil Best, David Lennon, Bob Glauber, Barbara Barker and more.
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David Lennon
Lennon: Verlander still difference-maker for Astros
Verlander still standing in Yankees' way, just as he did during the 2017 ALCS when he went 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in two starts to earn MVP honors.
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Anthony Rieber
Rieber: How much does a HR streak help with winning?
Gio Urshela's home run gave the Yankees at least one in 25 consecutive games, tying the franchise record set in 1941.
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Anthony Rieber
Rieber: Urshela, Voit have chance to start ASG
Starters will be revealed on Thursday night after a run-off election held on MLB.com
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David Lennon
Lennon: Possible change in ball a bitter pill for pitchers
Major League Baseball believes improved symmetrics in manufacturing of the ball is creating less drag, allowing for more homers.
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Anthony Rieber
Rieber: Stanton turns boos into cheers with 4 RBIs
“Big at-bats by him,” Boone said. “I hope everyone takes notice of that.”
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Mark Herrmann
Herrmann: Butler's move from hockey to golf pays off
The 20-year-old from Old Westbury, a rising sophomore for the University of Alabama’s golf team, stood out from start to finish.
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Steve Popper
Popper: Knicks, Durant have big decisions to make
Does he want to take the most money by re-signing with the Warriors? Do the Knicks want to spend $164 million for one good season of Durant?
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David Lennon
Lennon: Disorganization the standard with Mets
More personnel changes and passing of blame once again show that the Mets are where disorganization reigns.
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Anthony Rieber
Rieber: Sanchez realizing enormous potential
They are reaping the rewards of their faith and patience. Sanchez should be the starting catcher for the AL in the All-Star Game in Cleveland on July 9.
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Anthony Rieber
Rieber: Series with Astros will be true test for Yanks
It is impossible to imagine that Tampa Bay or Minnesota would win a playoff series against Yankees, but can they beat Houston?