Mark Cannizzaro

New York

New York Post sports columnist. ... Ithaca College Blue Bomber soccer and tennis alum. Opinions here are mine. Thanks for reading. #Sportsmatters

Articles

Meet the golf whisperer who helped Rory McIlroy win his first Masters

4 days ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

Bob Rotella played a role in Rory McIlroy winning his first Masters. Getty Images Bob Rotella had no idea.
Jets' fresh faces give franchise a new sense of hope

4 days ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

Armand Membou speaks to the media during the Jets rookie minicamp in Florham Park, NJ.
Nelly Korda shares Scott Scheffler similarities as she looks to recapture 2024 LPGA magic

6 days ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

Nelly Korda of the United States lines up a putt on the 15th green during the second round of The Chevron Championship. Getty Images The similarities are uncanny.
Dustin Johnson gets special invitation to PGA Championship

1 week ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

When the final list of participants for next week’s PGA Championship was revealed Tuesday, there was a notable name on it. It was a name not expected to be among the 156 completing at Quail Hollow in the season’s second major. Dustin Johnson, whose status on the PGA Tour and in the World Rankings has disappeared since he joined LIV Golf, was invited by the PGA of America via special exemption, and he accepted the invite.
Dustin Johnson gets special invitation to PGA Championship in surprise decision

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mark Cannizzaro

When the final list of participants for next week’s PGA Championship was revealed Tuesday, there was a notable name on it. It was a name not expected to be among the 156 completing at Quail Hollow in the season’s second major. Dustin Johnson, whose status on the PGA Tour and in the World Rankings has disappeared since he joined LIV Golf, was invited by the PGA of America via special exemption, and he accepted the invite.
Dustin Johnson gets special invitation to PGA Championship in surprise decision

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Cannizzaro

When the final list of participants for next week’s PGA Championship was revealed Tuesday, there was a notable name on it. It was a name not expected to be among the 156 completing at Quail Hollow in the season’s second major. AdvertisementDustin Johnson, whose status on the PGA Tour and in the World Rankings has disappeared since he joined LIV Golf, was invited by the PGA of America via special exemption, and he accepted the invite.
Jets QB Jordan Travis retires from football due to gruesome injury one year after being drafted

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Cannizzaro

The signs surrounding Jordan Travis have been ominous for months based on the Jets being so mum when asked about his status. Now we know why. The former Florida State star quarterback, who was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round in 2024, on Wednesday informed the team he’s retiring. It’s a sad ending for the 24-year-old Travis, who had such promise in college before sustaining a gruesome injury to his left leg. AdvertisementHe retired without playing an NFL game — preseason or regular season.
Jets' 2025 NFL draft came with clear Justin Fields vision

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

Getty Images While an admitted exaggeration, the way the Jets behaved in the 2025 NFL Draft gave the impression that they feel as set at quarterback as the Chiefs do with Patrick Mahomes.
Shedeur Sanders is now ultimate underdog after NFL draft disaster

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

A screen shows Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after being chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick during the third day of the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. AP He was the story of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Dolphins great Jason Taylor gets emotional after Jets draft his son

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Mark Cannizzaro

As he watched the 2025 NFL draft on TV at his son’s draft party Friday night in South Florida, Jason Taylor couldn’t believe his eyes, which immediately flooded with tears. Taylor’s 20-year-old son, LSU tight end Mason Taylor, was drafted by the Jets in the second round with the 42nd overall pick, adding a much-needed talent to a depleted position.