Finish Line: The no Gaga zone

Lady Gaga can still play Yankee Stadium — she just has to follow the ground rules.

The outlandish pop singer talked her way past security and visited the Yankees clubhouse after the team lost to the New York Mets on Friday night.

The New York Post reported Sunday that Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner was upset with Lady Gaga’s antics and permanently barred her from the locker room.

“She’s not banned,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday. “Celebrities aren’t banned. If Michael Jordan showed up here he would have access (to the clubhouse), but not after a loss.”

While in the clubhouse, she reportedly drank whiskey while wearing a bikini bottom and a pinstriped jersey that was unbuttoned to reveal her bra. Several Yankees, including Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez visited with her.

“That was the wrong time and the wrong place,” Cashman said. “It’s been taken care of.”

Cashman said it was “not her fault.”

About two weeks ago Lady Gaga, who grew up a Yankees fan, attended a game at Citi Field and made an obscene gesture while being photographed.

Racing off at the mouth

The Pittsburgh Pirates are down a pierogi.

The team fired one of the people who races in the dumpling-shaped costumes because he criticized the contract extensions given to general manager Neal Huntington and manager John Russell on his Facebook page.

An independent minor league team, the Washington (Pa.) Wild Things, immediately offered Andrew Kurtz, 24, a job as one of its racing hot dogs.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Mariner’s Frankie Bouah (3) picks up Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel (11) past halfcourt on Jan. 10, 2025 during a Wesco 4A league game at Mariner High School.
Glacier Peak boys pass a tough test from the Marauders

The Grizzlies pulled away late to beat Mariner 58-35, improved to 11-1.

The Meadowdale bench and coaches react to a three point shot during the game on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Weekend girls basketball prep roundup for Jan. 10-11

Meadowdale girls pick up a pair of weekend wins.

Jackson’s Joey Gosline reacts to the score during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Weekend boys basketball prep roundup for Jan. 10-11

Late 3-pointer propels Jackson boys past Lake Stevens.

Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli is fouled by Stanwood's Georgia Lenz while trying to take a shot during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish girls gain sole control of Wesco North

The Panthers played suffocating defense late to beat Stanwood 62-49.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Dec. 22 – Jan. 4

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. 22 - Jan. 4.… Continue reading

Everett Silvertips forward Austin Roest playing in a game last season. The 20-year-old forward played 203 games with Everett before he signed an entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators on March 1, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Everett Silvertips).
Tips forward to return after NHL re-assignment, injury rehab

The NHL’s Nashville Predators re-assigned Austin Roest to the Everett Silvertips on Thursday.

Tips acquire Shantz, ship off Petruk at WHL Trade Deadline

The Everett Silvertips made trades with the Regina Pats and Kelowna Rockets on Thursday.

Prep roundup for Thursday, Jan. 9

Jackson, Getchell, Meadowdale earn league wrestling wins.

Prep swim and dive roundup for Thursday, Jan. 9

Snohomish schools score wins at home pool

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) attempts to block a shot by the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, not pictured, during the second period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Kraken drop fourth straight with sloppy loss to Blue Jackets

Defensive breakdowns and turnovers lead to 6-2 loss at Columbus.

Qasim Ali / The Herald
Marysville Pilchuck junior Gunner Janes pins Stanwood junior Micah Knowles during a Wesco 3A/2A North boys wrestling dual meet on Wednesday at Marysville Pilchuck High School.
Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling continues pursuit of perfection

The Tomahawks bested Stanwood 62-12 to improve to 5-0 in dual meets.

Dave Boling: Jimmy Rogers is the next man up in Pullman

New Cougars football coach can already see what WSU football is all about.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.