J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets!

Speaking of the apparent inability of some New Yorkers to understand sports metaphors, the Times reports on yesterday’s decision by the MTA’s board to accept the Jets’ offer to buy the airspace above the West Side railyards for a multi-zillion dollar stadium, using the smart headline “Jets Win Stadium Battle by 2 Touchdowns.” Too bad they had to add the redundant explainer: “(the Vote Is 14-0).”