Mark Cannizzaro

Mark Cannizzaro

Mark Cannizzaro is a senior sports writer at the New York Post.

Background

Mark 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.

Latest Articles

There is no shortage of losers in the ongoing war between the PGA and LIV Golf

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf are like a separated couple with each blindly insisting that life’s great without the other.

Father-son caddie duo in for special Arnold Palmer Invitational moment

On Thursday, the two have a 1:30 p.m. tee time at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge, and it’ll be the most special tee time of their lives —...

National Rugby League steps it up with beefed-up Las Vegas spectacle

For the second consecutive year opening its season in Sin City, the National Rugby League was up to the task.

New Zealand rugby coach has come long way since time in Connecticut

Sometimes, dreams aren’t too big to come true. That was the case for Andrew Webster.

Penrith Panthers, led by father-son duo, putting together Patriots-like dynasty for National Rugby League

What’s taking place with the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League at the minute, it’s the stuff fairytales are made of. 

Rugby is returning to Las Vegas: 'This is the sequel'

On Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the National Rugby League from Australia and New Zealand will deliver its Act 2 to the U.S.

It's long past time golf changes this antiquated rule

Golf is a game with far too many antiquated and austere rules that need changing. The scorecard rule might be the worst.

NFL needs to act now to end ridiculous QB hypocrisy that Patrick Mahomes is leading

There’s been an egregious exploitation of an NFL rule designed to protect quarterbacks the past couple of seasons. 

Jets ripped away safety net with Aaron Rodgers breakup

Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey inherited a roster that’s hardly bare, one that has enough talent that it should be ready to compete in 2025 … except for one minor...

Jets bust's rescued career goes from 'dark days' to 'emotional' Super Bowl reward

There were times in his first four years in the NFL when Becton surely wanted to cry but for much different reasons than Sunday night.

Eagles' Cooper DeJean will forever be remembered for Super Bowl pick-six

There wasn’t a play in a game full of them for Philadelphia that buoyed the Eagles more than the 38-yard pick-six by DeJean, their rookie nickelback. 

This was Patrick Mahomes at his worst

Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl MVP and a two-time NFL MVP, picked a bad night for a meltdown.

Super Bowl 2025 officiating crew includes 'huge departure' from past trend

The officials have gotten a lot of attention this week because of theories that they favor the Chiefs.

Why five 60-something Super Bowl coaches proving age is just a number

Consider that five of the most influential coaches competing in Super Bowl 2025 between the Chiefs and Eagles on Sunday at the Superdome are 60-somethings and all are at the...

Ex-Giant's special bond with Saquon Barkley making Eagles run sweeter: 'Like night and day'

Parris Campbell, the seldom-used Eagles wide receiver, and Saquon Barkley, the oft-used Eagles running back, have a bond, developed during one previous year spent together, with the Giants in 2023.

The key week that put an end to the Eagles' defensive troubles

Winners of 15 of 16 games since then, the Eagles did not allow more than 23 points in any game until Week 16.

Dynasty Patriots can't help but see similarities in Chiefs as they chase Super Bowl immortality

A third consecutive championship would place the Chiefs in rarefied air — New England air, to be specific.

Eagles coordinator's unique Super Bowl challenge with major life change coming

Kellen Moore’s life might change forever by the end of Sunday night. 

Eagles' A.J. Brown changes tune on 'incredible' former coach Mike Vrabel

If only Mike Vrabel knew what A.J. Brown was actually writing in his notebook.