NFL news: Gardner Minshew joins Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes’ backup
Patrick Mahomes enters the 2025 season with another new backup quarterback. Gardner Minshew, who started nine games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, has signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City chief, according to ESPN. Minshew signed a two-year, $25 million contract in his final offseason to fight for the opening role with […]
Kenny Pickett traded to Browns as ex-Eagles backup gets chance to earn starting job
Kenny Pickett will have the opportunity to compete to work in 2025, but not in Philadelphia. The Eagles traded pickett for the Browns and made a deal to confirm that the defending Super Bowl champion will receive their fifth pick at this year's NFL Draft and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Eagles […]
Notre Dame forced to play backup quarterback in Orange Bowl after starter Riley Leonard leaves with injury
Next it's time for Notre Dame Cathedral. The Fighting Irish brought on a backup quarterback while trailing in Thursday's Orange Bowl. Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish medical staff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON […]
Falcons ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback as contract decision looms
The Falcons will likely be fine with a $180 million backup quarterback. Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot said the team is “comfortable” with Kirk Cousins remaining as No. 2 behind Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. “Kirk is a great guy, great support for Mike, great teammates, everyone in the building, so we're very confident moving […]
Amid LA wildfires, NFL has a backup plan for Rams-Vikings Monday Night
Emergency crews in California continue to battle a raging fire in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Multiple fires are burning in Los Angeles County, causing evacuation orders and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. On Thursday night, the NFL confirmed that contingency plans are in place for Monday night's wild card game. Los Angeles Rams […]
Louis Domingue is latest Rangers backup goalie to pay dividends
Have you ever heard of Joe Schaefer, a Long Island native who was an EBUG (emergency backup goaltender) for the Rangers before EBUGs existed in the NHL? When the league was more like a family business, teams had a “house goalie.” A house goaltender, often an employee of the team, watches the game from the […]
Fleetwood Mac backup singer lost more than $1 million in romance scam
Liza Jane Lykins never imagined that simply updating her social media profile would change her life forever after the death of her husband of 23 years. Lykins, a backing singer who has toured with Fleetwood Mac and Linda Ronstadt, was scammed out of more than $1 million in cash and crypto assets by a Nigerian […]
Fantasy football owners should make sure to have WR backup plan
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Just when you thought your path to the championship would be easy, the fantasy gods come to pull the rug out from under you. Outside of Patrick Mahomes, […]
Live updates: Trump rejects CR as Johnson considers backup spending plan; NDAA clears Senate
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan spending deal that ends Friday to end the government shutdown, a move that drew pushback from many Republicans. The deal to keep the government funded includes pay increases for Congress, disaster relief and agricultural aid, and the funding deadline was extended to March 14. Please see here for details of […]
Backup QB propels Georgia to OT win over Texas in SEC title game
ATLANTA — The Georgia Bulldogs had a tough time against Texas, but with their quarterback crumpled on the turf there was little reason to expect an upset. Here comes a guy who barely played in his college career. In Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship game, backup Gunner Stockton, who was barely used in the second half […]