News | PHOTOS: ˵Ӱ back pages for Oct. 2024 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window) By Joanna Moriello | jmoriello@nydailynews.com | ˵ӰUPDATED: October 9, 2024 at 9:19 a.m.Take a look at the Daily News' sports-related back pages for September and October 2024.Oct. 9, 2024: Scapegoat (circa 2024)˵ӰA back page for Oct. 9, 2024: Saleh latest in a long line of coaches to take fall for Jets. Ulbrich asked to help save the season. Who would want to be next on Woody’s crazy plane? When the Jets come into the season with Super Bowl dreams but can only manage a 2-3 record through five games, someone has to pay, and on Tuesday, that was Robert Saleh, who is replaced by interim coach Jeff Ulbrich. Oct. 8, 2024: Mighty K.C. has struck back˵ӰBack page for Oct. 8, 2024: Yanks know they’re in for fight as Royals tag Rodon to even ALDS. Yankee starter Carlos Rodon gives up fourth-inning home run to Salvador Perez and allows four earned runs in 3.2 innings as Royals take Game 2 of ALDS, 4-2, Monday night at Yankee Stadium. Oct. 7, 2024: It's just a little nick˵ӰBack page for Oct. 7, 2024: Castellanos, Phils cool off Mets, but series heads to Queens tied, 1-1. Phillies mob Nick Castellanos after he knocks in winning run in Sunday’s 7-6 victory over Mets that knots NLDS, 1-1, with Game 3 Tuesday at Citi Field. Oct. 6, 2024: Come out on top˵ӰBack page for Oct. 6, 2024: In a back and forth battle with Royals, the Yanks come out on top. Jazz Chisholm Jr. stole second base in the seventh inning, then came around for the go-ahead run on an Alex Verdugo line drive, giving the Yankees a 6-5 win over Kansas City in their AL Division Series opener. Oct. 5, 2024: Trains keep rollin'˵ӰBack page for Oct. 5, 2024: As Division Series begin, Mets look to knock off rival Phillies as Yanks aim to dispose of Royals and move one step closer to Big Apple’s Subway Series dream. Francisco Lindor leads Mets into Philly today for start of NL Division Series, while Juan Soto and Yankees host Royals in Game 1 of AL Division Series tonight. Oct. 4, 2024: Hold my beer!˵ӰBack page for Oct. 4, 2024: When Brewers take two-run lead into ninth inning of deciding game, Pete says hold my beer! Alonso blasts clutch HR in 9th to send Mets to NLDS. Mets mob Pete Alonso, whose clutch 3-run home run in ninth inning sends Amazin’s past Brewers in decided Game 3, 4-2, Thursday night in Milwaukee. Mets move on to NLDS against Phillies starting Saturday. Oct. 3, 2024: One too many˵ӰBack page for Oct. 3, 2024: Chourio’s second HR of night ties game in 8th before Brewers go on to beat Mets in Game 2 of wild-card series to set up tonight’s do-or-die finale. Jackson Chourio connects for 8th-inning HR that ties game before Garrett Mitchell adds two-run shot later in inning to lift Brewers over Mets, 5-3, in Game 2. Oct. 2, 2024: They'll have another!˵ӰBack page for Oct. 2, 2024: First Brew goes down nicely, now Mets look to finish off Milwaukee in wild-card round. Fans see Mets’ magical ride continue as Amazin’s beat Brewers, 8-4, in Game 1 of best-of-three wild-card series in Milwaukee. Mets go for clincher tonight. Oct. 1, 2024: Ya gotta go wild!˵ӰBack page for Oct. 1, 2024: Lindor sends Mets into postseason with 9th-inning HR on crazy final day. Mets have to wait until day after official end of regular season , but they finally get chance to celebrate trip to postseason after 8-7 victory over Braves in first game of DH Monday. Mets face Brewers in Game 1 tonight. Sept. 30, 2024: One more game!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 30, 2024: Mets head back to Atlanta for DH, needing to win just once for playoff berth. J.D. Martinez pulls into second with double as Mets blank Brewers, 5-0, to set up strange extra day in Atlanta, where Mets will have to win one of two games this afternoon to secure spot in postseason. Sept. 29, 2024: Not enough˵ӰBack page for Sept. 29, 2024: Quintana k’s nine but Brew Crew overpower Mets as postseason looms. Jose Quintana’s strong outing was marred only by two runs in the 4th inning, which opened the door for the Brewers to hand the Mets their third straight loss as they fight to stay in postseason hunt. Sept. 28, 2024: Not good enough˵ӰBack page for Sept. 28, 2024: Lupica: Loss to Cowboys proves that Giants are just not good enough. Daniel Jones moved the ball Thursday night against Dallas, but couldn’t seal the deal by getting into the end zone. This season is in serious jeopardy. Sept. 27, 2024: Know the feeling well˵ӰBack page for Sept. 27, 2024: New year, new hope, same result as Cowboys take down Giants again. Giants’ Tyrone Tracy is brought down by Mazi Smith as Cowboys continue to torment Giants with 20-15 victory Thursday at Meadowlands. To make matters worse, Big Blue loses rookie Malik Nabers to concussion. Sept. 26, 2024: What the Helene!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 26, 2024: Hurricane postpones final two games of Mets-Braves series, so Amazin’s must head back to Atlanta for doubleheader day before potential playoff series. No baseball is played in Atlanta on Wednesday due to Hurricane Helene, so Carlos Mendoza and Mets face scheduling nightmare as they try to lock up playoff spot. Sept. 25, 2024: A run-down feeling˵ӰBack page for Sept. 25, 2024: Yanks’ party put on hold as Gleyber’s baserunning gaffe ends rally in loss to O’s. Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson tags out Gleyber Torres after rundown to end seventh inning and end Yankees’ rally in Bombers’ 5-3 loss at Stadium. Yanks try to clinch East crown again tonight in Bronx. Sept. 24, 2024: 2 out of 3 ain't nuthin'˵ӰBack page for Sept. 24, 2024: Mets know they’re very capable of completing mission in Atlanta. Edwin Diaz and Mets go into high-intensity three-game set in Atlanta knowing a wild-card spot is theirs if they can just win two of those games. Amazin’s go with Luis Severino in Game 1 tonight. Sept. 23, 2024: Hot Dawg!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 23, 2024: Giants let NFL know not to write them off as they steal treat out of Browns’ pound. Malik Nabers soars to haul in touchdown pass in second quarter as Giants avoid 0-3 start with 21-15 victory over Browns Sunday afternoon in Cleveland. Next up for Giants, a Thursday night clash with Dallas. Sept. 22, 2024: Week 3: Desperation˵ӰBack page for Sept. 22, 2024: Even this early in the season, the Giants must win, or Daboll’s future, and maybe even Schoen’s, is dim. After last week’s bad loss in Washington (inset) pushed record to 0-2, Big Blue’s game in Cleveland against the Browns on Sunday could be pivotal for coach Brian Daboll (above) and possibly GM Joe Schoen. Sept. 21, 2024: Adam Bombs˵ӰBack page for Sept. 21, 2024: Ottavino implodes as Mets’ winning streak ends at four with loss to playoff-bound Phillies; Amazin’s hold ground in WC race as Braves lose. Adam Ottavino is dejected as he walks off field in fourth inning of Mets’ 12-2 loss to Phillies, who clinch playoff spot with victory at Citi Field. Sept. 20, 2024: Get off my lawn!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 20, 2024: Old Man of the Swamp lets Pats know things are going to be different around here as Jets roll. After decades of Jet frustration against Patriots, Aaron Rodgers begins new era with 24-3 victory in his first REAL home game as Gang Green quarterback. Sept. 19, 2024: No Mercy!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 19, 2024: Mets explode for 10 runs, shut out Nats to finish sweep and keep rolling ahead of big Philly series. Newcomer Luisangel Acuna caps off Mets’ 10-0 win over Nationals with solo HR in eighth inning after Amazin’s break game open with 9-run fourth at Citi Field. Sept. 18, 2024: Let's do this! (With no issues, please)˵ӰBack page for Sept. 18, 2024: With “a lot of emotions,” Rodgers gets set for home debut, Take 2. Aaron Rodgers, whose MetLife debut a year ago lasted only a few plays, hopes for better luck when he leads Jets against Pats at Meadowlands on Thursday. Sept. 17, 2024: Marte hearty!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 17, 2024: Starling knocks home winner in 10th to put Mets up on Braves on day Lindor gets good news on back injury. Starling Marte lifts Mets to 2-1 win over Nats and one-game edge on Braves after they learn MRI showed no structural damage to Francisco Lindor’s back. Sept. 16, 2024: The mark of zero!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 16, 2024: Behind Braelon’s two TDs, Jets top Titans for first win. Jets’ Braelon Allen celebrates touchdown, one of his two on the day, as Jets hold off Titans, 24-17, Sunday in Nashville in Aaron Rodgers’ first full-game win. Sept. 15, 2024: That was odd˵ӰBack page for Sept. 15, 2024: Yanks’ Cole intentionally walks nemesis Devers with bases empty in loss. Rafael Devers and the Red Sox had a lot to smile about in Saturday’s 7-1 win over the Yankees, as Gerrit Cole walked him intentionally with the bases empty in the 4th and he lined a two-run single in the 5th. Sept. 14, 2024: Super breakout!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 14, 2024: Judge ends longest HR drought of career with 7th-inning grand slam that lifts Yankees to comeback win over Sox. Sept. 13, 2024: Extra! Extra!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 13, 2024: For 2nd straight night, Yanks work OT to punch home winner. A night after they beat Royals in 11 innings, Yanks top Red Sox, 2-1, in 10 Thursday night as Juan Soto picks up first game-ending hit in pinstripes, then gets doused as Bombers go two games up on Orioles. Sept. 12, 2024: It's never too late!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 12, 2024: Mets stun Blue Jays after Lindor’s leadoff homer in 9th breaks up no-no, ties game. Francisco Lindor rounds bases after leadoff HR in ninth breaks up no-hitter, ties game and starts six-run rally that lifts Mets to 6-2 win over Blue Jays. Sept. 11, 2024: D-minus!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 11, 2024: Sure, Rodgers is back, but if vaunted defense can’t make grade, Jets are sunk. Deebo Samuel and 49ers soar over Jet defenders in Gang Green’s opening week blowout loss, but Robert Saleh vows “We’ll get that s–t fixed.” Sept. 10, 2024: Well, you still have your achilles˵ӰBack page for Sept. 10, 2024: Jets take pounding form Niners, but at least the QB’s still in one piece. After a year of waiting, Aaron Rodgers finally gets his shot to lead Jets, but Niners spoil the feel-good story with a 32-19 romp in Santa Clara. Sept. 9, 2024: Wait till next century˵ӰBack page for Sept. 9, 2024: As they celebrate 100 years, Giants show they’ve still got a long way to go in blowout loss. With lots to prove after awful ’23 season, Daniel Jones and Giants show nothing in 28-6 opening-game loss to Vikings that has fans heading for exits early. Sept. 8, 2024: 'Huge blow'˵ӰBack page for Sept. 8, 2024: Wrist injury will keep McNeil out of action for 6 weeks. The Mets got bad news on their second baseman Jeff McNeil on Saturday, learning that his wrist injury was actually a small fracture. The 2022 batting champ was hit by a pitch against the Reds Friday night. Sept. 7, 2024: Quite the flex!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 7, 2024: Viento’s second HR of the night gives Mets 10-inning victory over Reds, extends winning streak to eight. A shirtless Mark Vientos roars with excitement after his second two-run homer of the game gives the Mets a 6-4, 10-inning win over the Reds at Citi Field. Sept. 6, 2024: 'I expect greatness'˵ӰBack page for Sept. 6, 2024: Super hopes for Jets again. Rodgers: When I take the field…”I expect greatness”…and so do long-suffering Gang Green fans. Jet fans have waited a full year to see what the team can do with Aaron Rodgers at QB for more than one series. Now Game 1 is just three days away. Sept. 5, 2024: Knock your Sox off!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 5, 2024: Winker’s grand slam helps red-hot Mets sweep Red Sox following sweep of White Sox. Jesse Winker hits a first-inning grand slam that sends the Mets on their way to an 8-3 victory over Boston for the Amazin’s seventh straight victory. Sept. 4, 2024: Ya gotta belong!˵ӰBack page for Sept. 4, 2024: After prez says it “isn’t a fluke” Mets are in race, and Lindor looks like an MVP, Amazin’s prove him right on both counts. Despite low expectations this season, Mets are serious playoff contenders because they deserve to be, says president of baseball operations David Stearns, who then watches Amazin’s top Red Sox, 7-2, for sixth straight win as MVP hopeful Francisco Lindor cracks 30th home run of season. Sept. 3, 2024: Sevy Heaven˵ӰBack page for Sept. 3, 2024: Luis holds Red Sox in check for seven as Mets pull within half-game of Braves. Mets may not be too familiar with Red Sox, but Luis Severino is, and former Yankee holds Bosox to one run over seven innings in Amazin’s 4-1 victory that puts them a half-game out of third wild-card spot. Sept. 2, 2024: Laboring˵ӰBack page for Sept. 2, 2024: No holiday for Soto, Yanks as Cards drive shots over their heads all afternoon in 14-7 rout. Juan Soto gets no breaks on offense or defense as he’s tagged out at second on day Cardinals send him running back to wall all afternoon as Redbirds take series in 14-7 laugher at Stadium. Sept. 1, 2024: Something to prove˵ӰBack page for Sept. 1, 2024: With NFL season starting this week, Jets and Giants have very different visions of what success looks like. Aaron Rodgers (l.) and Daniel Jones (r.) will lead the Jets and Giants onto the field as Gang Green aims to finally snap playoff drought while Big Blue hopes to buck the odds and stay competitive in NFC East. Originally Published: September 5, 2024 at 10:03 a.m.Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window)
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