February 17, 2015
Red Bulls sign Long Island native Mike Grella
Glen Cove native Mike Grella’s long, winding journey to his local team is finally complete. The forward earned a contract with the striker-starved Red Bulls after a successful trial. “Mike...
Goran Dragic has Knicks on short list as Suns set to deal guard
The Knicks will take any good news they can get. They got a bit Tuesday with reports they’re one of the three preferred destinations for top target Goran Dragic. Dragic,...
Andy Pettitte’s familiar refrain: I used HGH to 'heal from injury'
Andy Pettitte will have his number retired by the Yankees this summer, but it may be a while longer before questions about his admitted use of performance-enhancing drugs are retired....
The age-old thought process behind Liberty's WNBA megadeal
After firing and re-hiring their coach within a three-month span, the Liberty are firmly pointed forward and have a clear goal in mind: to get younger. On Monday, the Liberty...
Devils top Sabres in shootout to end four-game skid
After years of searching, the Devils finally have found some players who know what to do in a shootout. Scott Gomez and Jacob Josefson scored in the shootout and Cory...
Veteran defender Zubar brought in to steady Red Bulls' defense
The Red Bulls were the worst defensive team in last year’s MLS Cup playoffs, and that was before an offseason in which they fired their coach (a former center back...
Hedgies look to regroup after disappointing 2014
Maybe 2015 will be better. At least that’s what many hedge fund managers are hoping after a poor showing in 2014. Regulatory filings through Tuesday, covering the fourth quarter, show...
FCC rules will dictate cable pricing: analyst
Craig Moffett has a message for cable investors: Be afraid, be very afraid. The influential media analyst said investors are foolish to believe that the government won’t interfere with pricing...
New financing to boost Snapchat's value to $19 billion
Snapchat, the red-hot app that allows users to send friends photos and videos that disappear in seconds, will soon have another round of venture capital financing that could value the...
Investigators glued to HBO documentary on Robert Durst
Real-estate scion Robert Durst has reignited the investigation of his wife’s 1982 disappearance by shooting his mouth off in an HBO documentary — and now investigators are watching every minute...
Uber does little to hurt yellow taxi profits
Uber’s plot to disrupt the yellow cab business in the Big Apple has helped bring down the cost of a taxi medallion by 20 percent — but it hasn’t dented...
Cop who worked at Ground Zero finally gets benefits
A cop who rushed to Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001, and worked a security post for weeks after the attacks finally won disability retirement benefits from an appeals court...
Islanders bounce back from loss to Rangers and rip Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — After a downer of a finish the previous night, there was no carry over for the Islanders. Twenty-four hours after yielding three third-period goals and giving up...
Watchdog hits Netanyahu on extravagant spending
JERUSALEM — With Israeli elections looming, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found himself enmeshed in a gossipy scandal Tuesday as a government watchdog released a report into alleged financial malfeasance...
Icy temperatures expected for NYC this weekend
More brutal weather is headed to the metropolitan area, bringing frigid temperatures and some snow showers through Friday. “There’s no major warm-up coming anytime soon,” AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines told...
Journalists gather at Met Opera House for private Bob Simon send-off
CBS newsman Bob Simon got the send-off that music lovers dream of. More than 150 close friends — including Tom Brokaw, Charlie Rose, Scott Pelley and Anderson Cooper — joined...
Lin-Manuel Miranda creates an ambitious musical portrait with ‘Hamilton’
For months now, a deafening buzz has surrounded “Hamilton.” Rumor had it that creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda — a Tony winner for “In the Heights” — would apply his...
Eric Holder launches 90-day crusade against bank leaders
Attorney General Eric Holder wants a Wall Street scalp. After years of pressure from some lawmakers, civic leaders and Occupy Wall Street protesters, the country’s No. 1 law enforcer said...
'Suits' star Patrick J. Adams talks directing 'I didn't get much sleep'
"Suits" co-star Patrick J. Adams pulled double-duty for Wednesday night’s episode — not only acting in the episode but making his directorial debut. “I had directed a little bit before,...
'Kosher' meet: 'Soul' stars talk up new Lifetime series
When most “involved” Jewish moms plans (OK, plots) her precious daughter’s wedding, she and the groom’s equally opinionated mom typically clash — over the centerpiece, seating chart, etc. But in...
These boots were made for gawkin' at Fashion Week
With Fashion Week temperatures diving into the single digits, there’s been one pair of thigh-highs protecting models and fashionistas from the low temps. In recent days, Karlie Kloss has paired...
Remembering Louis Jourdan, our go-to suave Frenchman
A month before “Gigi” will arrive on Broadway, its original star — Louis Jourdan — bid us au revoir. One of my favorite actors, Jourdan died this week at his...
St. John’s reeling after 'unacceptable’ loss to Georgetown
WASHINGTON — The St. John’s three-game win streak wasn’t just stopped. It was slaughtered. After winning four of their previous five games, the Red Storm’s second-half surge was stomped out...
As deadline nears, Rangers right to be targeting this defenseman
An interesting development over the last few games for the surging Rangers: And that is, as the March 2 trade deadline approaches, the Blueshirts’ primary need is for a reliable...
Carmelo's two wishes for the Knicks for rest of this lost season
The Knicks come out of the All-Star break and head toward Thursday’s trade deadline with the NBA’s worst record, Amar’e Stoudemire has headed to Dallas and Carmelo Anthony is imminently...
Fabolous on Amber Rose and Khloé Kardashian war: ‘Leave me out of it’
Rapper Fabolous may have cast Amber Rose in his video “You Be Killing Em” in 2010 — but don’t ask him about her feud with the Kardashians. “Man, leave me...
A-Rod plays the dope again with half-measure mea culpa
Alex Rodriguez swarms himself in advisers. He gargles advice like it’s a huge bottle of Listerine. If he could, he would have Dear Abby AND Ann Landers on his payroll....
We'll always have Albany
‘You’ve always had and you probably always will have some level of corruption. Power corrupts, and government is a source of power, you have it in the City Council . . ....
Our 'disingenuous' president
When President Obama issued his executive orders on immigration — shielding from deportation upwards of 4 million people here illegally and allowing them to apply for work permits — all...
Uber congestion
Maybe New York is learning from Uber after all. With transit fares and bridge tolls again set to rise soon, the group MOVE NY has picked a good moment to...
The universities' tolerance problem
I once asked my late father if he had any experiences with anti-Semitism. There weren’t many — although that was probably in part because of his scoring methodology. The Irish...
It's not the bondage, boys: Real '50 Shades' date tips
It’s not about the bondage, it’s about the seduction. No question, women are flocking to “50 Shades of Grey.” I saw it on the eve of Valentine’s Day in a...
A perilous 'safety' prosecution: Unwise bid to put bus driver on trial
Last week, MTA bus driver Francisco de Jesus hit a girl in a crosswalk in Williamsburg, sending her to the hospital with severe leg injuries. Both are lucky she isn’t...
Over there: Allies v. ISIS wonder if the Yanks are coming
Egypt wants the UN Security Council to authorize a war against ISIS in Libya. As President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi put it, “We have to work together to defeat terrorism.” Good...
What Cindy Crawford's picture can teach us about female beauty
http://twitter.com/BuzzFeed/status/567374866311954434 Cindy Crawford, you go, girl! We speak of the photo now burning up the Internet: Shot for a December 2013 issue of Marie Claire Mexico and Latin America, it...
Local governments can't restrict where sex offenders live: court
New York’s highest court ruled Tuesday that local governments don’t have the authority to restrict where convicted sex offenders can live. The Court of Appeals in Albany voted 5-0 to...
Man holds his family hostage, burns apartment
A raging Bronx man held his family hostage and lit his family’s apartment on fire -- sending nine cops, two firefighters, his mother and himself to the hospital on Tuesday,...
Disturbing audio reveals how teacher allegedly beat special ed student
A Queens teacher arrested for allegedly beating a special-needs student whom he accused of cheating on a test was caught on a disturbing audio recording tormenting the boy before the...
New York Sports Club employees sue over working conditions
Manhattan's largest gym chain cheats workers out of wages, according to a new class action lawsuit. Lead plaintiff Ramon Johnson was hired as a janitor at the New York Sports...
Why are jihadis so obsessed with porn?
Recently, London Mayor Boris Johnson described Jihadists as “porn driven losers” who have "low self-esteem and are unsuccessful with women." He's on to something important and profound. According to Syrian...
First look at Masahiro Tanaka: What he can and can't do
TAMPA -- Not even the most educated pitching eye could form an opinion on Masahiro Tanaka’s right elbow Tuesday at the Yankees’ minor league complex. Tanaka, who suffered a small tear...
5 times 'Two and a Half Men' courted controversy
On Thursday, CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” will air its series finale, bringing to an end 12 seasons of big ratings, crude humor and more than its fair share...
9 'SNL' stars we lost too soon
When “Saturday Night Live” premiered in 1975, the show radiated a youthful comic exuberance that seemed indestructible — but it wasn’t long before some of the original cast members were...
The players Giants will have their eye on at NFL combine
The Giants are in the position they are in for many reasons. Following a 6-10 season and a third consecutive year missing out on the playoffs, co-owner John Mara identified...
Instagram smash the Fat Jew totes around Toast at NYFW
Instagram sensation the Fat Jew was rocking Fashion Week’s hottest accessory at Monday’s Karen Walker show: his dog, Toast. “Cute dogs are the ultimate fashion accessory right? Scorching hot,” said...
Porsha Williams talks ‘Atlanta’ feud with Claudia Jordan
Porsha Williams, a cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” says her new co-star and enemy Claudia Jordan came with guns blazing for her this season on the show....
‘Fifty Shades’ totally wussed out and should've been NC-17
“Fifty Shades of Grey” happily smacked audiences into submission over the weekend, ringing up $95 million at the box office from bad little girls (and a few boys). The tally...
Coco Rocha wants to dress her baby like a mini-adult
When it comes to Fashion Week, Coco Rocha has a new reason to be excited. “Now that I am having a baby I can’t wait to dress my child up,”...
The day in photos
The aurora borealis lights up the sky, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show brings cute pooches to New York and more.
Will Julianne Moore commit an Oscars red-carpet faux pas?
Julianne Moore is the most likely to blow it on the Oscars red carpet this Sunday, according to style bloggers Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez of the popular site Tom...
Gigi Hadid wishes she were badass enough to rock gold teeth
When model Gigi Hadid attends a fashion show, her eyes are always peeled for the latest styles — and by that, we mean grillz.
Five priorities for Jets’ new regime at NFL combine
The 2015 NFL season unofficially gets under way Wednesday when the scouting combine opens in Indianapolis. For the Jets, this is the true starting point for new general manager Mike...
'SVU' star says NYFW is a nice change from ‘busting perps’
Playing a tough, trousers-wearing NYPD sergeant makes “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay appreciate the glamour at Fashion Week — even if her hectic filming schedule allows only one...
Undercover detectives bust graffiti vandal
A graffiti vandal in Midtown was caught red-handed on Tuesday, cops said. The tagger was posting “fuel” in red spray-paint on public property when undercover detectives spotted him on 45th...
Joe Biden caught 'snuggling’ with Defense chief's wife
Vice President Joe Biden took hands-on politics to a creepy new level Tuesday by snuggling new Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s wife from behind. In a move straight out of the...
Season 5 of ‘Game of Thrones’ may have most shocking deaths yet
Thought keeping up on the “Song of Ice and Fire” series would prepare you for the shocking twists and turns of “Game of Thrones”? Think again. Of the upcoming season,...
MTA worker rescues, adopts abandoned pup
A lost pup rescued from a Bronx subway tunnel has a new home with an MTA worker who found her shivering and covered in soot last week. Delta, an adorable...
The 7 best celebrity engagement selfies
Lady Gaga’s engagement selfie is sweet,but she isn’t the only celeb to use social media to spread the word of her impending nuptials.
Did 'Gotham' just reveal its Joker?
Monday night’s episode of “Gotham” — “The Blind Fortune Teller” — introduced Jerome, played by Cameron Monaghan (“Shameless”). Though this is yet another chapter in the show’s game of peekaboo...
‘Selma’ star isn’t bothered by the Oscar snubs
Although many people felt the movie “Selma” was overlooked somewhat by the Oscars, one of the film’s actresses, Tessa Thompson, certainly wasn’t while sitting front row at her first Fashion...
NBA power rankings: Only one thing left for Knicks, Lakers
Figure the Knicks are not going to be big buyers at Thursday’s trade deadline. Their rebuilding continued in its “raze everything to the ground in total demolition” phase with the...
Tiger’s latest headache: 'Solid ball’ smear, 15 years later
Tiger Woods ruled golf in 2000 in a manner that may never be matched, but one of his peers may have an insight into one of the reasons for that...
Iran leader says 'American Sniper' is anti-Muslim 'propaganda'
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader has criticized the film "American Sniper," saying the movie about a US soldier fighting in Iraq encourages violence against Muslims, a state-run newspaper reported...
Seton Hall star banned 2 games for brutal face-crushing
It’s the equivalent of a Band-Aid on a fractured leg. Seton Hall acted quickly, suspending junior guard Sterling Gibbs two games for the forearm shiver he landed to the face...
Kobe Bryant: Phil Jackson's mind games drove me to the brink
While winning five rings with the Lakers as a prolific coach-player tandem, the relationship between Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant was fraught with mind games that pushed Bryant to tell himself:...
Man tries to hide DWI by creating giant pool of black ice: cops
SPARTA, N.J. — A man poured water onto a freezing road to try to fool officers into thinking the cause of his drunken car crash was black ice, police say....
NY chief judge proposes sweeping grand jury reforms
The state’s top judge on Tuesday proposed major reforms to the grand-jury system that would allow the secret proceedings to be made public and to install a judge to preside...
Dick Vitale bummed to be bumped from UNC-Duke
DURHAM, N.C. — ESPN's "Dickie V" won't be at Cameron Indoor Stadium for the latest North Carolina-Duke rivalry game. Broadcaster Dick Vitale has called every meeting of the rivals aired...
How the real-life inspirations feel about their Oscar-nom movies
So they’re making a movie about your life? Sounds great — until they screw up the historical details or, worst of all, cast Ashton Kutcher in the lead role. Biopics...
Accused al Qaeda terrorist attempts to defend himself in court
One of Osama bin Laden’s alleged lackies acted as his own lawyer in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday, giving an opening statement in which he claimed to be a lover not...
Why is the Vatican commenting on plastic surgery?
In case you were wondering when the Vatican would come up with a position on plastic surgery, here it is: It’s against it, apparently. The Pontifical Council for Culture released...
'Modern Family' to air episode shot almost entirely on iPhones
“Modern Family” plans to air an episode shot almost completely on iPhones. The upcoming episode — titled “Connection Lost” — airs Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. and takes place entirely...
4-year-old clings to life after NYC fire
A four-year-old who’s already a budding young artist is fighting for his life in a Brooklyn hospital after being critically injured in an early morning fire while his parents are...
NFLer falsely accused of 'masturbating while making faces'
Eagles safety Nate Allen was detained for more than four hours Monday after being falsely accused of masturbating in his car after eating at Red Lobster. Allen was pulled over by cops...
The craziest names from the Westminster dog show
His name says it all: Sumluv Robert Deniro Johnson was bred to be a star. His drama-queen mother is Susan Lucci. His high-jumping dad: Magic Johnson. Deniro himself is a...
Fire burns for hours after oil train explodes in West Virginia
MOUNT CARBON, W.Va. — Fires burned for hours Tuesday after a train carrying 109 tankers of crude oil derailed in a snowstorm alongside a creek in West Virginia, sending fireballs...
A-Rod issues handwritten apology letter to fans
TAMPA -- The Alex Rodriguez Apology Tour through the Yankees universe and the baseball landscape has gone dark. Now it’s time to see if the elephant in The Bronx has enough...
Life imitates art for Michelle Trachtenberg’s ‘Gossip Girl’-influenced style
Michelle Trachtenberg has two hit shows under belt — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — but which show is closer to her personal style is no contest. “Oh...
Lena Dunham, Anthony Bourdain, others mourn David Carr at wake
David Carr was remembered by family and friends Tuesday as an unusual man — managing to shake a years-long crack addiction and reinvent himself into a successful New York Times...
The 5 best songs from ‘Boyhood’
It’s been a constant presence during awards season, but at Sunday’s Oscars, “Boyhood” is going to be on the hunt for the biggest prize of them all. Richard Linklater’s epic...
'We gotta believe': Jenrry Mejia's playoff talk echoes Tug McGraw
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets have confidence and a few characters. That is a good combination. They keep talking about October, even though pitchers and catchers do not officially...
What are men willing to do for a custom-fit suit?
Women aren’t the only ones with impeccable taste: Men are traveling around the world in search of the perfectly fitted custom suit, regardless of the price tag. Meanwhile, Cosmopolitan extends...
Exotic animals killed after heating coil bursts at vet clinic
New Yorkers who trusted a high-end Upper West Side veterinary clinic to care for their exotic pets were horrified to learn that their animal pals were killed by steam from...
Diana Vreeland’s great-granddaughter strips down for sultry new video
Legendary editrix Diana Vreeland’s great-granddaughter Caroline is making a splash in the music industry with a provocative new music video in which she appears completely nude. “I have a large-breast...
Isles diehard brags about getting impregnated in parking lot
http://youtu.be/HNF_BhoxJlk The Nassau Coliseum parking lot: where memories and babies are made, apparently. Joy Rosen, an original Islanders season ticket holder (that's 42 years!), shared an all-time story during the broadcast...
Bobsledding in St. Moritz is the most fun you'll have on ice
I spent New Year’s Eve in St. Moritz — which is weird for me. I don’t like cold weather, I’m not an especially gifted skier (read: awkward-as-heck skier), and starting...
Seahawks' Baldwin: Poop celebration directed at Revis
We finally have an explanation for one of the more bizarre celebrations in Super Bowl history. Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin discussed the defecation celebration he flaunted after his touchdown gave Seattle...
Can you guess which pet is the cuddly clone?
Stuffed animals sure aren't what they used to be. Louisville-based company Cuddle Clones specializes in creating life-like replicas of family pets. Whether a furry feline or a precious pup, Cuddle...
A-Rod dealer and MLB pet Anthony Bosch gets 4 years in prison
MIAMI — Alex Rodriguez delivered a hand-written apology for his use of performance-enhancing drugs that led to a year-long MLB suspension. But you can bet the guy who supplied him...
Nicole Richie’s little sis Sofia wants to be the next Gisele
Nicole Richie’s little sister Sofia Richie has her sights set on a modeling career.
Jason Giambi brings me face-to-face with a milestone of aging
Let’s begin with this week’s Pop Quiz question, from Gary Mintz of South Huntington: In a 2009 episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Richard Lewis gives Larry a bat autographed by...
Mark Ronson doesn’t sing in the shower because of ‘terrible’ voice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0 Singer/songwriter/DJ Mark Ronson may have a hit song “Uptown Funk,” featuring Bruno Mars, but he still thinks he’s talentless in the singing department. “I don’t sing [in the shower]....
Christina Hendricks wears cozy caftans, rides the subway
“Mad Men” beauty Christina Hendricks looked ravishing in a form-fitting Zac Posen frock at the designer’s runway show in Grand Central Station Monday night. But just hours before, the actress...
Ashley Benson shares her unusual anti-anxiety trick
“Pretty Little Liars” star Ashley Benson recently deleted a Vine video in which fans ragged on her for looking unhappy — but she was all smiles taking videos of herself...
Jewish reporter's hidden camera catches Parisian anti-Semitism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AltyhmrIFgo A Jewish journalist was cursed at, called a dog and spat at as he was videotaped walking the streets of Paris. Zvika Klein, from the Israeli news outlet NRG,...
Starwood CEO abruptly resigns as board pushes for growth
Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, resigned Tuesday morning. No reason was given for the sudden departure, but the company said it was “by...
Ex-Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw caught with pot in the car
CINCINNATI — An Indianapolis Colts running back pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a marijuana possession charge after being stopped this month by state troopers on an interstate highway in western...
Russia-backed rebels violated cease-fire, should be condemned: Ukraine
LUHANSKE, Ukraine — The Ukrainian presidential office on Tuesday called on the European Union and NATO to condemn the Russia-backed rebels for violating the cease-fire after the rebels claimed to...
Apple orders up to 6M watches for April launch
The clock is ticking for Apple’s smartwatch. The tech giant has asked Asian suppliers to make as many as 6 million units of its three Apple Watch models for the...
DeMarco Murray love triangle accuser arrested for wife assault
The "DeMarco Murray slept with my wife" story isn't funny anymore. No, what at first seemed a giggle-worthy sports gossip item when the Cowboys running back was accused by former...
'Penal code, not the moral code': DSK prosecutor seeks acquittal
A French prosecutor threw in the towel Tuesday in the pimping trial of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, asking a court to acquit the former IMF chief. Prosecutor Frederic Fevre said evidence presented...
Man beats wife on wedding night after failing to get her dress off
It was a dream wedding, a romantic ceremony, with the bride looking resplendent in white. Yet it turned into an abject nightmare for the beautiful bride, 22-year-old Amy Dawson. After...
Female sex pill maker tries again for federal approval
WASHINGTON — The makers of a twice-rejected pill designed to boost female libido are resubmitting their drug to federal health regulators, following a recent lobbying blitz by politicians, women's groups...
Millionaire charged with murder for plowing SUV into guard
NEW DELHI — An Indian millionaire has been charged with murder in the southern Indian state of Kerala after police said he rammed his SUV into his security guard, whom he...
FBI probes Islamic school graffiti: 'Now this is a hate crime'
The FBI is investigating the source of offensive graffiti at the Islamic School of Rhode Island in West Warwick.
Patty Hearst's shih tzu wins at Westminster dog show
Famed and infamous heiress Patty Hearst was back in the news Monday after a dog she co-owns won its group at the Westminster Kennel Club show. A shih tzu called...
Electrocution kills at least 16 in Carnival accident
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — At least 16 people were killed early Tuesday in the Haitian capital after a man on top of a musical group's Carnival float was shocked by high-voltage...
Cardinal Dolan: Civilization is threatened by evils of ISIS
Along with Pope Francis and so many others, I was deeply saddened to learn of the latest violence by fanatics who see anybody who disagrees with them as their enemy....
'Islamic extremism’ off limits at White House terrorism summit
WASHINGTON — The White House will kick off a three-day summit Tuesday on combating violent extremism on social media — but the administration won’t focus on Islamic extremism and won’t...
Bin Laden made al Qaeda recruits sign a Mafia-like oath
Al Qaeda operatives were forced to sign a Mafia-like oath of allegiance to the jihadi terror network and its mastermind, Osama bin Laden, newly released materials discovered inside the slain...
Melissa Mark-Viverito staffer accused of assaulting son
A staffer for City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is a brute to his 3-year-old autistic son and ex-girlfriend, the woman claims in court papers. Esteban Duran, who works as a...
NYC woman freezes to death hiking in New Hampshire
A Manhattan woman died while hiking alone in the subzero temperatures and 100-mph winds of the New Hampshire mountains. Kate Matrosova, 32, was found dead on Monday, apparently from exposure,...
Firm with gov't contracts 'hired' accused killer, mobster
A Manhattan firm that has received more than $45 million in city and state contracts had an accused killer and Bonanno family mobster working as the president of a key...
Isles' Capuano ready to make some changes after tough loss
A displeased Jack Capuano could be busted out of his superstitions following Monday’s dramatic 6-5 loss to the Rangers at the Coliseum. The Islanders coach is wary of changing his lineup...
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Brooklyn Hands off my bag! A woman in East New York refused to hand over her purse even after three robbers smashed a bottle into her face, according to police...
In the Rangers' time of need, their captain comes to the rescue
If this was one in which the Rangers stepped up — and it was, this throwback 6-5 victory at the a-rockin’-and-a-rollin’ Coliseum — then it was also one in which...