New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations as officials say thousands of homes, buildings have burned  —  A new fire prompted evacuations Thursday in and around Los Angeles even as firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region's deadly and devastating wildfires …

Inside the Patriots' 2024 season, Jerod Mayo's firing and a franchise's continued fall  —  Standing in the same room Jerod Mayo delivered his final remarks as the Patriots' head coach, Robert Kraft confessed.  —  He confessed to a private audience Monday morning at 11:30 …

Mets still looking to add another stud reliever  —  The Mets are aiming to add one more big arm to the bullpen's back end, and Tanner Scott may be the best fit.  —  Scott recently met with the Mets, The Post's Mike Puma confirmed.  That Scott's left-handed is a bonus.

Realistic MLB Trades That Could Happen Before 2025 Spring Training  —  There are exactly 33 days to go until pitchers and catchers report for MLB spring training.  That means there's plenty of time for trades to happen.  —  The goal here is to imagine eight deals that could realistically happen in the next few weeks.

Red Sox, Garrett Crochet have opened talks on contract extension  —  When the Red Sox acquired starter Garrett Crochet from the White Sox in mid-December, they did so with an eye on extending him past 2026, his last year under team control.  Their efforts to that end have begun.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton accused of assault, no charges filed  —  Sharon Coolidge Cameron Knight Kelsey ConwayCincinnati Enquirer  —  Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton is accused of assaulting a woman he was dating, but she refused to press charges, Cincinnati police reports show.

Justin Verlander signing one-year deal with San Francisco Giants  —  Justin Verlander will celebrate his 42nd birthday in a largely unfamiliar place — in a Cactus League training camp for a club leaning on his veteran chops to galvanize a young and emerging staff.

Brother of late Padres owner pushes back on widow's lawsuit allegations  —  Matt Seidler has pushed back against the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, denying claims that they have acted in bad faith and stating that his brother never expressed interest in her running the franchise.

Yankees' willingness to trade Marcus Stroman could help them land infielder  —  The Yankees are still trying to trade Marcus Stroman and are willing to pay down his $18M salary.  —  Should they save money there, the Yankees would have more to spend on an infielder — though don't expect Alex Bregman or Nolan Arenado.