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USA Today
an hour ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Puka Nacua feels like 'a kid in the candy store' learning from Davante Adams
With Tutu Atwell re-signed and Adams now in the fold, Nacua sees big things ahead. Two seasons ago, Puka Nacua entered the league as a fifth-round pick and taking him under his wing was former Los Angeles Rams great Cooper Kupp. Fast forward two seasons and multiple records later, with Kupp now in Seattle, Nacua – despite already being one of the league's brightest stars – is thrilled to be embracing the role of student again while playing alongside his new mentor, Davante Adams. 'It's definitely gonna be different,' Nacua said during an appearance on The Insiders this week. 'Davante, as soon as he stepped into the facility, has been fantastic. The ability to learn the game from another all-time great, I feel like I'm stealing. I'm like a kid in the candy store.' Every young receiver dreams of not only playing opposite elite counterparts but also having one of the league's top arms. Having brilliant football minds to help pave the way for what is set up to become one of the most exciting passing attacks that fans will be treated to this season helps, too. 'I've had Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay, Cooper Kupp, and now Davante Adams. My life is pretty good, I can't complain too much,' he added. The Rams' receiver room is going through a quiet transformation. Tutu Atwell was re-signed for his speed earlier this offseason, and the front office added Adams, a future Hall of Famer and one of the league's premier route technicians, to guide a rising offense. It's a blend of explosiveness, precision, and mentorship that's already having a big impact on Nacua. Nacua said 'route running" when asked what's jumped out about Adams. 'His ability to change pace while he's moving on the football field, the ability to win against negative leverage, his suddenness at the line of scrimmage, it's fantastic to see. And to be able to see it in person and be lining up right next to him, it makes sure you have all the gas turned on when you're going out there with No. 17.' That 'gas' and the hunger to learn are what's kept Nacua rising. Even with 2,476 yards and nine touchdowns under his belt in 28 games, he's still wide-eyed when he walks onto the practice field. Not just because of the talent around him, but because of who's also throwing the ball. 'I can't wait to see the guys,' Nacua said. 'I just want to see Matthew Stafford spin it. That's my favorite part of the day. As soon as that first practice comes out and you see that ball spinning right, I'm like, ah, things will be well in the world.' With training camp just around the corner, expectations are building again in Los Angeles, and for good reason. The Rams have star power, leadership, and momentum that had them just two wins away from a Super Bowl appearance last season. And with Nacua still playing sponge, soaking up every ounce of wisdom from the veterans around him, this offense might be just getting started.
New York Post
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Andrew Cuomo's independent run: Letters to the Editor — July 16, 2025
The Issue: Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to stay in the New York City mayoral race as an independent. It is incomprehensible that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo would even think about running for political office again at any level ('Cuo: Hell no, I won't go,' July 15). Does he think people forgot about the decisions he made during COVID that resulted in the horrible deaths of countless elderly people? His involvement in the bail-reform laws have also contributed mightily to the deaths of innocent people and diminished the quality of life in New York City. This is a man with no conscience or self-awareness who is utterly obsessed with power. He just needs to fade into obscurity so we can forget he was ever in the public eye. Robert DiNardo Farmingdale If voters don't want Zohran Mamdani, they should rally around a more competent, although flawed, Cuomo. Mayor Adams is a proven failure. Otherwise, don't complain if Mamdani wins. Robert Berk Manhattan Neither Mamdani nor Cuomo are deserving of the mayorship. However, Adams and Curtis Sliwa need to drop out of the race for mayor and support Cuomo if they truly have the best interests for New Yorkers. Edwin Young The Bronx Why don't Adams and Cuomo swallow their pride and do the right thing for New York City? They should flip a coin or cut cards and whoever loses should support the other candidate. If they truly want to prevent Zohran Mamdani — who is supported by the dumbest of our city — from becoming mayor and completely destroying our city, they will do this for New York. Joseph Napoleone Richmond Hill Cuomo and Adams just don't know when it's time to quit. Cuomo got caught up in a scandal, and Adams got caught up in corruption. They both should go off into the sunset. Sadly, they are not smart enough to do that. Gene O'Brien Whitestone Looks like NYC is going to have a socialist mayor. The once-greatest city in the world will be no more — no thanks to Andrew Cuomo, who is a disgrace. Under his watch, 15,000 nursing-home patients died from COVID and many of his staffers claim they were sexually harassed. He's also known for saying America 'was never that great.' J.R. Cummings Manhattan It's typical of Cuomo and his ego to think he's still relevant to voters. The Cuomo name was ultimately dishonored with his lack of sexual control. I am not a fan of Adams, but unfortunately New York City is so mired in Democratic politics that the chances for Sliwa are slim. Kevin Judge Naples, Fla. The Issue: A fired pediatrician's apology for saying Texas flood victims got 'what they voted for.' The Texas pediatrician, Christina Propst — who heartlessly commented that the flood victims got what they deserved for voting for President Trump — is now trying to take back her shameless remark ('Oh doc, Cry me a river,' July 11). She is saying she didn't know there were any victims when she posted these remarks. Sorry, but that won't fly. Did she expect that there would be no casualties after all that flooding? Warren Goldfein Mount Arlington, NJ This doesn't surprise me; Trump Derangement Syndrome knows no bounds. Propst's apology is weak and transparent. Even if she didn't know about so many dying, it is still absolutely horrible to wish terrible things on people who don't agree with you politically. I am sure glad she was never my kid's pediatrician. Chris Plate Waterloo Want to weigh in on today's stories? Send your thoughts (along with your full name and city of residence) to letters@ Letters are subject to editing for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.
New York Post
8 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Mayor Adams to land massive endorsements in early days of independent re-election run
A sprawling coalition of law enforcement unions will endorse Eric Adams' campaign this week — in what is a major win in the early days of his independent re-election bid, The Post has learned. The newly formed slate dubbed NYC Uniformed Forces Coalition 2025 includes nearly all the city police, corrections and sanitation unions — and will formally back Hizzoner's re-election run on Thursday on the steps of City Hall, according to sources. Notably missing from the announcement will be reps from the Police Benevolent Association, the largest cop union in the country, which backed Adams in 2021. 3 Eric Adams will be endorsed Thursday by a slate of law enforcement unions. NYC Mayor's Office/YouTube 3 The unions decided not to back the Democratic nominee and socialist lawmaker Zohran Mamdani. Paul Martinka The PBA attended the first coalition meeting, but leaders later decided to break from the group and make their own endorsement. The unions opted to stay silent during the stunning primary election that saw ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who nabbed nearly all the backing of labor unions and big business, fall to frontrunner Zohran Mamdani who won last month's Democratic Party primary. In the weeks since, Adams and Cuomo — both of whom are running on independent lines — have been jockeying for the support of business leaders and other influential New Yorkers as they loudly call for one another to bow out so they alone can take on Mamdani. 3 Cops sources have told The Post they are concerned of how the far-left Mamdani would run NYC. Paul Martinka Police sources have told The Post there was little appetite among the ranks to back Cuomo, who they see as the architect of the state's controversial criminal justice reforms in 2019, and fear a far-left socialist in City Hall after his calls to defund the police. The police support could provide a boost to Adams' bid to hold onto City Hall after a series of poor polls that have the sitting mayor more than 20 points off the front runner in a distant third or fourth place. The endorsement comes as pundits have skewered Mamdani for trying to water down his leftie policies by publicly saying he would consider keeping on current Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Adams says Cuomo asked him to drop out of NYC mayor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Andrew Cuomo asked him to drop his independent bid for reelection as the former New York governor considers whether to continue with his own candidacy. Adams said during an interview Monday on CNBC that Cuomo 'knew he was setting us up for this,' knowing that the incumbent mayor already chose to forgo the Democratic primary and run as an independent instead. Cuomo, who officially lost the Democratic nomination to state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani last week, had initially announced in May he would also run as an independent and confirmed after his primary loss that he secured a spot for himself on the general election ballot. 'I said, 'Andrew, are you that level of arrogance? I'm the sitting mayor,'' Adams said. 'I'm the sitting mayor of the city of New York, and you expect for me to step aside when you just lost to [Mamdani] by 12 points.' Cuomo was formally projected to have lost the Democratic primary last week after the New York City elections board completed the tabulation of the necessary rounds of ranked choice voting. Mamdani defeated Cuomo by about 12 points, 56 percent to 44 percent, in the third round. But Cuomo may face Mamdani again because of the independent ballot line he secured for himself under the Fight and Deliver Party. His name will be on the ballot, but he hasn't announced whether he will actively campaign, having said he wanted to analyze the final results of the primary and assess the landscape for whether to run. Adams faces a significant uphill battle as he tries to win reelection for a second term. His favorability rating has been significantly underwater amid the legal and political controversies that have surrounded him, and early polling of the general election has shown him well behind Mamdani. But a few prominent figures have called on Cuomo to leave the race for anti-Mamdani voters to unify around Adams, including hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who had donated a significant amount of money to Cuomo's campaign in the primary. 'They heard your message, and you lost,' Adams said. 'Now let a fresh set of legs that has produced for this city, and that's the highest level of arrogance.' Cuomo campaign spokesperson Rich Azzopardi said in a statement that all campaigns should consider a proposal from independent candidate Jim Walden for a poll to be taken in September to determine which candidate would be the strongest in a head-to-head matchup against Mamdani, a self-identified democratic socialist. Azzopardi said Walden is correct that he, Adams and Cuomo all running 'all but ensures a socialist victory.' He also said Adams chose not to run in the Democratic primary because he knows he's 'anathema' to Democratic voters and can't win. 'This is the time to put aside the usual political selfishness and agree to do what is truly best for all New Yorkers,' he said. 'While we review this proposal, we call on other candidates to do the same.' Also on the ballot will be Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Sliwa blamed Adams's tenure for Mamdani's win in the Democratic primary and vowed that he's 'not going anywhere' despite some suggestions that he drop out and get behind Adams. Updated at 1:35 p.m. EDT Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Adams launches independent mayoral bid days after Mamdani upset
New York City Mayor Eric Adams formally kicked off his independent bid for reelection Thursday, two days after state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani scored a big upset in the Democratic primary, which Adams didn't take part in. Adams, whose favorability ratings plummeted amid bribery charges that were later dropped in what some alleged was a quid pro quo with the Trump administration, is viewed as having long odds to pull off a win for a second term in office. But he maintained he plans to go forward with his bid in opposition to Mamdani. 'I am so proud to be here to say to the people of the city of New York, I am seeking reelection to be your mayor of the city of New York,' he said. Adams touted his time leading the city during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting his advocacy for reopening schools for children to be in person in classrooms. He also pointed to declining unemployment levels for minorities and declining crime rates, including the first five months of 2025 having the lowest number of shootings and homicides in the city's history. He also took jabs at Mamdani without naming him, criticizing his proposal to enact citywide rent freezes in rent-controlled apartments. He argued the idea will hurt landlords who need to make small increases to rent to ensure they can keep up with the cost of living. He said he's not interested in 'Twitter politics.' Mamdani has received widespread attention throughout the race for his prowess at social media messaging. 'You don't lead this city from a soapbox. You lead it with action, not rhetoric,' Adams said. He said he's running for reelection because more remains to be done and that during a second term, he would launch a citywide mental health initiative, reduce crime further, make New York the 'greenest city in America' and increase housing affordability. 'This election is a real choice. This election is a choice between a candidate with a blue collar and one with a silver spoon. A choice between dirty fingernails and manicured nails. A choice between someone who delivered lower crime, the most jobs in history and the most new housing built in decades and an Assembly member who did not pass a bill,' Adams said. Mamdani, a state legislator since 2021, has faced some criticism over his lack of experience in office, including that only three pieces of legislation he's introduced have become laws. 'This election is a choice between real progress and empty promises,' Adams added. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won a surprising upset Tuesday in the Democratic primary over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was seen as the front-runner for most of the race. Cuomo has also opened the door to possibly running as an independent in November, though he's said he's waiting for the final results of the primary to be released to decide. Adams chose to forgo the Democratic primary and instead run as an independent. He faces significant hurdles as his approval rating reached a low of 20 percent in a Quinnipiac University poll in March. Polling also has consistently shown a majority of New York City voters believe he should resign since he was first accused last fall of accepting bribes from wealthy businessmen and a Turkish government official in exchange for favors. The charges were eventually dropped after significant turmoil: A former acting U.S. attorney alleged the Justice Department and Adams reached a deal in which he wouldn't face prosecution and would assist the administration in its priorities. Adams has maintained his innocence and denied that any deal took place. Also in the race is Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
