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: Mets' Beltran in perfect spot as an icon, not a manager

Popper: Jalen Brunson ready for Knicks to get back to business following busy offseason

Stephenson: Rangers' Kartye playing with chip on his shoulder in training camp

Rock: Soak it in, Jets fans: Starting 2-0 is very realistic

Gross: Why Isles' Schaefer, a lefty, moving to right side won't be an issue

Rock: Maybe, just maybe, Geno Smith can take these Jets somewhere unexpected

Rock: LI's Cisco ready for any role Jets put him in

Stephenson: Rangers' Miller aims to put disappointing season behind him

Gross: Isles GM explains Barzal's injury situation

Lennon: Alonso held match to Mets' fans discontent

Stephenson: Following 2-year playoff drought, Rangers must earn back trust

Rock: Former Giant Sterling Shepard feels 'at home' with the Jets

Lennon: Alonso's curtain call after his 9th-inning HR was a bridge too far

Lennon: Mets' Lindor has had an odd season, but it could end with a big number

Lennon: Alonso gets love, Stearns draws disdain from Mets fans in slugger's return

Gross: Horvat was the best choice for Isles' next captain

Rock: MetLife Stadium wasn't finished the last time Jets and Giants started 1-0

Rock: Harbaugh's Giants live up to all the hype

Rock: OBJ, the Cowboys and Collinsworth's trip down memory lane

Gross: Eklund's dazzling goal in rookie game creates buzz for Islanders

Rieber: No Subway Series on Sunday Night Baseball this year. Are we happy?

Lennon: Despite allowing two HRs, Scott has impressive outing vs. Yankees

Gross: Islanders blueliner George can force his way onto roster with strong camp

Lennon: Yankees' Boone gets to the heart of the matter with heart health awareness

Lennon: Mets fully enjoy their domination of Yankees

Rock: Jets need to actually start winning before we can take them seriously

Gross: Will Eiserman be an NHL player for the Islanders this season?

Lennon: Yankees, Mets bring back memories of 9/11 25 years later

Rock: Hard to believe Giants WR Nabers won't play despite questionable tag

Mets mailbag: Will Stearns apologize to fans for this disastrous season?

Only in NewsdayWelcome to the NFL, rookie! Giants OL Mauigoa will be put to the test immediately

Albanese: Mets' McLean has pitched way into Rookie of the Year talk after tough start to season

Rock: 25 years later, Jets coach Glenn remembers Sept. 11

Lennon: Mets continue to help NYC heal from 9/11 with annual firehouse visit

Albanese: Mets' bullpen may bring excitement for 2027

Lennon: Will Judge's return give Yanks needed push for World Series run? It remains to be seen.

Season PreviewRock: John Harbaugh, Aaron Glenn have same goal . . . but different challenges

Albanese: Tong shows off his resilience and fight in return to Mets

Rock: Former Jets coach Saleh isn't losing sleep over Week 1 opener against old team

Lennon: This isn't the same Jonah Tong the Mets last saw

Only in NewsdayThe many lives of former Jets tight end Anthony Becht

Albanese: Mets hope struggles of young players will teach valuable lesson for future

Lennon: MLB power rankings with a month remaining in the regular season

Rock: Wrecking balls Skattebo, Allen give Giants, Jets physical identity

Lennon: Pitchers have led the way all season for Yanks, but now is when it really starts to matter

Lennon: September not a lost month for Mets

Rock: Giants have completely bought in to Harbaugh's optimism

Albanese: Can Mets, Cohen adapt to MLB's changing financial landscape?

Only in NewsdayGetting the band back together: La Greca, Kay to reunite for special radio show

Lennon: Spencer Jones' hot streak sparks welcome Yankees' roster crunch

Rock: Why the Jets (and their fans) should be glued to a TV this weekend

Albanese: The Mets need a general manager under Stearns

Albanese: Jonah Tong has earned another crack with Mets

Lennon: How have these players performed since being dealt at trade deadline?

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