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16 Aug

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By Dennis Waszak Jr. The Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall never doubted he'd be back on the practice field this summer. His confidence and optimism were certainly tested during his 10-month journey from a surgically repaired knee. "It was definitely bittersweet, really frustrating, like a little bit of everything," the New York Jets' second-year running back said after being activated from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday — a day after the team agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Dalvin Cook. Hall was carted off the field in Denver in Week 7 last…

14 Aug

Jets agree to terms with former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, AP source says

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By Dennis Waszak Jr./The Associated Press Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets' offense just got another big-time playmaker. Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Jets on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the agreement. NFL Network and ESPN first reported the deal is worth up to $8.6 million. Cook, who turned 28 last week, has run for at least 1,000 yards in each of the past four seasons but…

04 Aug

They’re not the same old Jets with Aaron Rodgers on board

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By ROB MAADDI/The Associated Press CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A group of Jets die-hards were reminiscing about Rich Kotite's futile tenure as head coach in the mid-1990s when another New York fan wearing an old, green-and-white Browning Nagle jersey approached the group outside the entrance to the Hall of Fame game He reminded them Aaron Rodgers is the team's new quarterback. They all burst into "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" chants and rattled off random names from the franchise's past. From Kotite, Bruce Coslet and Joe Walton to Vinny Testaverde, Richard Todd and Ken O'Brien, the list of coaches and quarterbacks…

03 Aug

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is set to play for the first time in nearly 2 years

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mekhi Becton last stepped onto a football field to play in a game nearly two years ago.It seems more like a lifetime to the New York Jets offensive tackle.Moments of pain, worry, anger and doubt have marked the past 688 days. But so have hope and an improved outlook, especially during the hundreds of hours of rehab since Becton's right knee went out during the 2021 season opener in Carolina.Now, the 24-year-old Becton is ready for his big comeback. It'll finally come Thursday night in the Jets' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame…

23 Dec

Mayfield downs Fort Plain in girls’ basketball

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MAYFIELD — Powered by a 26-point performance from sophomore Cloey Dopp and a high-pressure man-to-man defense, the Mayfield Panthers cruised to a 59-14 victory over Fort Plain in Western Athletic Conference girls’ basketball action Wednesday at Mayfield High School.“I have been pounding man-to-man into them since they were in third grade, and it showed tonight,” Mayfield coach Brian Moore said. “They were a unit of five out there and were disciplined with very few fouls for the entire game. Everybody got in the box score, and I am impressed with that. This is one of the most unselfish teams I…

08 Jan

Hiker shuttles planned for Route 73

Kerry Minor0 CommentsNew York Sports

KEENE VALLEY — Essex County is gearing up to launch a bus system to shuttle hikers to and from popular trailheads along state Route 73 this summer. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce approximately $1.2 million in state funding for the new system as part of his Executive Budget proposal, Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Shaun Gillilland said Monday. The goal is to have the shuttle system ready by this summer. “The (state Department of Environmental Conservation), in pursuit of a near-term solution to hiker overuse on Route 73, has partnered with the town of Keene and Essex…