Mark Cannizzaro

Mark Cannizzaro

About the Columnist

Mark Cannizzaro has been with the New York Post since 1993, having first served as the Jets beat writer from 1993 to 2010 before moving over to write columns on the Jets, Giants, NFL, NCAA basketball, soccer and numerous other sports. He has been The Post’s golf writer and columnist since 1993 and has covered more than 100 major championships. Mark graduated in 1983 from Ithaca College, where he played on the soccer and tennis teams. When he’s not working, chances are he can be found on a golf course or at a good restaurant with his wife, Carolyn. He can be found on Twitter (@MarkCanizzaro), Instagram (cannizzaromark) and Facebook (MarkCannizzaro).

The Archive

How Robert Saleh's son 'fired up' Jets for stunning win

Some Jets players, in the euphoric aftermath of Sunday’s scintillating comeback victory over the Eagles at a delirious MetLife Stadium, credited Saleh’s son for unwittingly providing them with inspiration.

Zach Wilson, Jets are so 'freaking close' to offensive breakout

The most important statistic associated with the Jets' third-year quarterback in the team’s 20-14 stunner over the Eagles was zero.

Jets' defensive masterpiece vs. Eagles backed up '85 Bears claim

Defense. This was the Jets’ only chance to win this game, to upset the Super Bowl runner-up Eagles on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Two ex-No. 1 overall picks collide in Buccaneers-Lions showdown

Baker Mayfield faces Lions quarterback Jared Goff, also a former No. 1-overall pick who needed a change of scenery to resurrect his career, on Sunday.

Bill Belichick's ugly Patriots reality doesn't mean he should get fired

Bill Belichick should be able to coach in New England until whenever the hell he decides he doesn’t want to coach anymore.

Jets QB's improved confidence collides with tough Eagles test

No one really knows where Zach Wilson is going to take this — take the Jets, take his career. But the past two weeks have been encouraging.

This Giants' unit has to come up big to pull off upset of Bills

So … you're telling me there’s a chance? The Giants’ defense is their chance.

Quincy Williams showing Jets he's much more than Quinnen's brother

When Joe Douglas picked up Quincy Williams off waivers, it was viewed as a move to make his star brother happy. A lot has changed since then.

Jets, Giants both interested in same former All-Pro in position of need

With right tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with an Achilles injury, the Jets on Tuesday worked out tackle La’el Collins.

Aaron Rodgers loved Jets winning for coordinator after Sean Payton's 'horses--t' takedown

Aaron Rodgers couldn’t suppress the wide grin on his face.

Giants' spiraling season could get worse before it gets better

This is not what you want to hear right now as a Giants fan, with the sky falling at 1-4 and the team having been only marginally competitive.

Two classic rivals clash in key early-season NFL showdown

The 49ers have been a Cowboys’ problem the past two seasons, eliminating them from the playoffs in each of the past two Januarys.

Giants veteran delivered 'powerful' speech team needed

Nunez-Roches, 30, told The Post that, as he stood inside the locker room after the loss to the Seahawks, he felt a sense of “déjà vu’’ when he looked around...

The 'No Fun League' should leave the 'tush push' alone

If the NFL abolishes the "tush push," it’ll feed into further evidence of the league’s derisive nickname the "No Fun League."

What Evan Neal's ill-advised rant says about situation Giants are in

Perhaps the best thing for the Giants — and particularly Evan Neal — is that they’re not playing at home Sunday. Or the following Sunday.

The latest on Giants star's status for Dolphins game

He would offer no guarantees, but Saquon Barkley on Thursday sounded like he has a chance to play Sunday at Miami as he recovers from his ankle sprain.

Europe still possesses not-so-secret Ryder Cup advantage

There is something inherent in the European golfers that makes them crave it just a little bit more. It’s ingrained in them.

US Ryder Cup captain was outmatched in disastrous performance

While Luke Donald pushed all the right buttons, Zach Johnson often appeared too tight and too rigid. He looked uncomfortable answering simple questions about his process

McIlroy makes bold Bethpage guarantee after Ryder Cup win

Rory McIlroy has his eyes set on the 2025 Ryder Cup.

US winless in 30 years in Europe after 2023 Ryder Cup defeat

For Europe, it was the fifth win in the past seven Ryder Cups and eighth in the past 12.