The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 25-3 on Sunday, finally securing their first victory of the season at home.

For most of the game it looked as though neither team was particularly interested in, or capable of, winning.

We could say that the 5-3 score, which persisted for about 44 minutes into the game, was evidence of a titanic battle between the defenses. But watching the game, it was more the result of two beat up, bad offenses not being able to get much of anything going. As a fan of the sport, much of this game was just hard to watch.

This was a win the Giants desperately needed. They overcame a bevy of injuries to get a win as underdogs at home.

But it’s also true that they went up against the right opponent at the right time.

The New York Comedy Festival is back and better than ever.

Organizers announced Monday that Nick Kroll, Bill Maher, Marc Maron, Jon Lovett and more stars will headline this year’s weeklong festival, which will take place in November.

The festival will feature more than 200 comedians from around the world performing over 100 shows across all five boroughs at New York City’s most iconic venues, including the Apollo Theatre, Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Carolines on Broadway, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and Town Hall.

“Of all the gigs I missed because of the pandemic, missing this one hurt the most,” said Bill Maher, who will be performing at the Hulu Theater, in a statement. “Thrilled to be back!”

“It’s been a very long and painful time in general and, specifically, for the live event industry,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway.

“We are committed not only to bringing the laughter back to New York City but also to creating opportunities for neighborhood venues across the five boroughs that are the backbone of New York’s comedy scene, which suffered so much during the pandemic.”

Other comedians participating in the festival include Michelle Wolf, Andrew Santino, Colin Quinn and more.

Basketball Hall of Famer and always fascinating Dennis Rodman spent Friday night at two strip clubs in Manhattan, enjoying the views first at Hoops Cabaret Sports Bar, and later that night at Rick’s Cabaret.

Hoops Cabaret (48 West 33rd Street) bills itself as “combining the fun of a sports bar with the excitement of a gentlemen’s club,” and there were “Hoops girls” wearing very little clothing performing on stage and doing lap dances across the club’s three floors.

While basketball games were playing on the giant Mega-tron Video Wall, Rodman seemed more interested in the bevy of sexy Hoops girls who were at his table. “He’s legendary,” said Hoops girl Candace. “And I know now that he is really nice and a lot of fun!”

Later that night, Rodman went next door to Rick’s Cabaret (50 West 33rd Street), the city’s top gentlemen’s club, known for the VIP treatment that all guests receive. “The girls all love Dennis Rodman. He is totally unique,” said Rick’s girl Katina.

Nightlife in New York City is making its triumphant return. Surprisingly, Dennis Rodman and strip clubs are showing the way.

HOOPS Cabaret and Sports Bar
48 West 33rd Street, New York City
***Beautiful Entertainers in Sports Themed Outfits
***Super VIP “Man Cave”

Rick’s Cabaret New York
50 West 33rd Street
*** VIP Suites, Deluxe Sky Boxes
*** Rick’s Steakhouse, Open Late