Will Jeff Bezos Buy the Washington Commanders?

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Jeff Bezos “is probably one of the most competent business people in the world” who would make a “great owner” if he bought the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

Kraft, one of the NFL’s most powerful owners, hailed Bezos as a “tremendous operator” when asked about reports that the Amazon founder was looking into buying the Washington team from Daniel Snyder.

“For those of us that are privileged to own NFL franchises — it’s the one thing more than anything that I believe builds community and we need good operating people in their individual towns,” Kraft said.

There is growing chatter in business circles indicating that Bezos was looking to clear the way for a purchase of the Washington Commanders by selling The Washington Post.

KFC’s New Ultimate BBQ Chicken Sandwich

KFC is about to add two new chicken sandwiches: the Ultimate BBQ KFC Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Slaw Chicken Sandwich.

  • The Ultimate BBQ KFC Chicken Sandwich features an Extra Crispy, 100 percent white meat filet with KFC’s Honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, hickory-smoked bacon, melted cheese and pickles all on a premium brioche bun. 
  • The Spicy Slaw Chicken Sandwich consists of an Extra Crispy, 100 percent white meat filet is topped with cole slaw to perfectly cool down the heat of the spicy mayo, topped with pickles all on a premium brioche bun.

Both sandwiches are available a la carte or in a combo that also includes a medium drink and an individual side.

Rangers, Islanders, Devils Make Playoffs

With a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Islanders were able to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a victory felt across the five boroughs, as it marked a rare occasion for New York-area sports that hasn’t occurred in nearly 30 years.

With the Islanders clinching a playoff spot, all five of the greater New York City area’s hockey and basketball teams — the Islanders, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils in the NHL, and the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets in the NBA — have made the playoffs for the first time since 1994. 

The spring of 1994 was special for New York sports teams:

  • The Rangers won the Stanley Cup to end a championship drought of more than 50 years — going through the Islanders and Devils in the process.
  • The Knicks made the NBA Finals but lost to the Houston Rockets.

New York Mets Over Miami Marlins 9-3

The secret to the Mets having a successful year is simple: Play the Marlins as often as possible.

The Mets snapped a three-game losing streak Friday with a 9-3 win over Miami in their home opener at Citi Field. They’ve now won four of five games against the Marlins this season — sandwiched around being swept in a three-game set in Milwaukee.

“The Brewers outplayed us, but we’ve got to turn the page,’’ Francisco Lindor said. “It’s part of being a good baseball team. Today was a good day for the New York Mets.”

Tylor Megill, filling in for the injured Justin Verlander, was excellent, tossing six scoreless innings. The Mets hardly missed Verlander, who hopes to be back from the strained muscle near his right armpit by the end of the month.

The Mets’ hitters, who had been quiet for much of the early part of the season, erupted for a season-high nine runs.

Dennis Santana gave up a three-run home run to former Yankee Garrett Cooper with two outs in the eighth to make things interesting, but Lindor and Pete Alonso homered in the bottom of the eighth to end any drama.  

Sonic Welcomes Back Double Stack Cheeseburgers

The SuperSonic Double Stack Cheeseburger is back at Sonic.

The SuperSonic Double Stack Cheeseburger features two 100 percent pure seasoned beef patties stuffed with melty cheddar cheese and cheddar cheese sauce, and topped with grilled onions, crinkle-cut pickles, creamy mayo and classic mustard on a toasted brioche bun.

The returning fan-favorite cheeseburger last appeared on Sonic’s menu back in 2018.

You can find the SuperSonic Double Stack Cheeseburger at participating Sonic locations nationwide.