April 3, 2015
'What position is LeBron?' Duke's other freshman fights a label
INDIANAPOLIS — Rebounding and blocking shots, setting up teammates and taking the ball away, flying in for dunks and drilling 3-pointers. Duke freshman Justise Winslow has done a little bit...
Fantasy baseball's back! The 2-start pitchers to target ASAP
As of Sunday night, it all counts. Spring training soon will be a thing of the past, and every home run, stolen base and strikeout will matter as you begin...
Fisher, Knicks ticked at showboating Wizards after rout
WASHINGTON — Knicks coach Derek Fisher seemed pumped at the morning shootaround about president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills jacking up offseason hopes during Thursday night’s season-ticketholder presentation....
'General Hospital' going live for two episodes next month
ABC war horse “General Hospital” will air two live episodes next month. The veteran soap, which recently celebrated its 52nd anniversary, will air the shows live from its LA studios...
It's a risqué venture as steamy 'Outlander' returns on Starz
"The Droughtlander is over,” as Starz’ silly marketing campaign describes the return of “Outlander.” But the sexy, action-packed new episodes of this time-traveling Scottish drama reinforce what a singular delight...
Martha Stewart cracks the secrets to an egg-cellent Easter
Beaming with pride, the 5-year-old child in the old-fashioned Easter bonnet poses with a basket containing a giant hand-frosted cookie. Whether or not she baked the cookie herself, who would...
Former trainer's ex-wife throws curve into Clemens settlement
The estranged wife of Brian McNamee has thrown a curve into her husband’s settlement with Yankee ace Roger Clemens, claiming the disgraced trainer owes her more than $300,000 in support...
Mich. St.'s miracle run hauntingly similar to recent 'Cinderella'
INDIANAPOLIS — The big-name program didn’t click until February, pulling off one major upset after another as a seven seed en route to a stunning national championship, led by an...
CEO Zaslav ‘Discovers’ hefty $156M payday
Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav’s 2014 total compensation totaled $156.1 million — a total greatly enhanced by stock awards and tied to the future success of the company, but still...
Joe Girardi's biggest shock of camp: Yanks' old nightmare
TAMPA — Asked about the biggest surprise of camp, Joe Girardi said it was tough to answer the question. He then heaped praise on a player who many believed wouldn’t...
Preet Bharara denied chance to re-argue rare defeat
A federal appeals court has slapped the cuffs on Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara. The tough-as-nails lawman, who rode to fame by convicting more than 80 Wall Streeters during a...
D'Angelo Harrison on Chris Mullin coaching St. John's: It's going to be big
INDIANAPOLIS — D’Angelo Harrison won’t play a game for new St. John’s coach Chris Mullin, but he’s fully on board anyway. The St. John’s star was disappointed to see former...
The middle relievers to ride to fantasy baseball stardom
Middle relievers have been on the fringe of fantasy baseball since the game began. In fantasy’s early stages, they were targeted as backup closers. Eventually, the LIMA Plan (for Low...
Kentucky-Wisconsin breakdown: The matchup to make you drool
Point guard Andrew Harrison may be the most criticized player on Kentucky, but he comes through in the clutch — most recently with his game-winning free throws against Notre Dame...
Deron Williams leads Nets to hugely important win over Raptors
This is the Deron Williams the Nets have been waiting to see. In a game they had to win in their quest to make it to the postseason for a...
Why the Mets may want a deep bullpen and short bench
ARLINGTON, Texas — Seven might not be enough for the Mets. In an effort to prevent the bullpen from getting overextended early in the season, team brass is considering adding...
Devils down Canadiens in shootout to snap six-game skid
Jacob Josefson and Patrik Elias scored in the shootout and the Devils snapped a season-high six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens on Friday night at Prudential...
What the Rangers need to get right before playoffs begin
First seed in the East and first overall in the NHL are well within sight for the Rangers, who have five games in eight days coming up beginning with Saturday’s...
Cheap oil, bad weather blamed for March hiring slump
US employers took an early spring break in March, ending a healthy hiring streak by adding just 126,000 jobs — the fewest since December 2013. Economists had expected a much...
Duke-Mich. St. matchups: One huge mismatch could swing game
Point guard Tyus Jones has quietly enjoyed a very strong first NCAA Tournament for Duke, playing his best in the regional semifinals and finals, averaging 15 points and 4.5 assists...
Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky adds more hardware to his collection
INDIANAPOLIS — Two seasons ago, Frank Kaminsky was losing a battle with Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan for playing time, averaging just over 10 minutes per game. Now, the senior has...
The day in photos
Players compete at the British and World Marbles Championships in England, a pastry cook crafts a 132 giant chocolate egg in Belgium and more.
Wealth management titans engage in war of words
A war of words between two of the biggest names in wealth management last month may have only been the first salvo in what could be a long-running feud. Last...
Gotham's '.nyc' is fastest-growing city domain on Internet
New York City is on the fast track to becoming the dot-com capital of the world. The rush to grab the city’s digital real estate — or addresses ending in...
Kentucky, Wisconsin remind: A win isn't history or revenge -- yet
INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Harrison’s memory of his game-winning 3-pointer in last year’s Final Four against Wisconsin is somewhat blurry, a moment so dramatic and emotional it blacked out many of...
Maturity vs. talent: The epic showdown of Wisconsin-Kentucky
INDIANAPOLIS — Finally, the epic matchup that No. 1 seed Kentucky envisioned and No. 1 seed Wisconsin envisioned, and you envisioned when you filled out your bracket, the Final Four...
Wegmans named country's top supermarket by Consumer Reports
New Yorkers have to cross the Hudson to get to the country’s top grocery store, according to a customer survey by Consumer Reports. Wegmans beat out local favorites like Trader...
'Rabbit hoarder' fights back with bizarre $2B suit
Just in time for Easter. A hopping mad Brooklyn bunny hoarder was hauled into court Friday on charges of keeping 176 of the critters in a filthy junkyard — and...
The Mets' optimistic spring answers, and 1 pesky question
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Mets have a few answers, at least. As pitchers and catchers prepared to report for spring training six weeks ago, there still was wonderment about whether...
Marlins pitcher fined by MLB over 'gambling' link
NEW YORK — Miami Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart was fined by Major League Baseball on Friday for placing illegal bets, but the sport said it found no evidence he bet...
The best of de Blasio
Bill de Blasio, social conservative? Well, no. Still, the top surprise of this progressive mayor’s first 15 months in office may be his respect for religious liberty. The latest example:...
Taxi of yesterday's tomorrow
If there was one lawsuit-generating Bloomberg policy we’d love to see Mayor de Blasio scrap, it’s the “Taxi of Tomorrow.” Then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s Taxi and Limousine Commission signed a 10-year...
The Commish NYC needs
This week’s arrest of Noelle Velentzas and Asia Siddiqui was a grim reminder that terror plots remain an ongoing threat to innocent New Yorkers — but also a reassuring sign...
Sabathia passes 1st -- and biggest -- hurdle on comeback trail
TAMPA — In the end, this spring was about one thing for CC Sabathia. This was Camp Survival. “Definitely,’’ Sabathia said in a hallway outside the Yankees clubhouse after the...
Angels' disgraceful Hamilton retreat mirrors Yanks' A-Rod 180
Josh Hamilton is an addict. It cost him three years of his career from 2003-05 and most of a fourth (2006). He suffered well-reported relapses while with the Rangers in both...
An epic evil returns: ISIS resurrects crucifixion
From Easter services to cablecasts of Bill O’Reilly’s bestseller “Killing Jesus,” Christians are focused on the crucifixion of their Savior. American believers and non-believers consider this an historical event. But...
Ted Cruz's 'mushy middle' mistake
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was born in 1970, six years after events refuted a theory on which he is wagering his candidacy. The 1964 theory was that many millions of...
A Kennedy whitewash
Imagine an eighth grader, presented with a portrayal of Sen. Edward Kennedy, the late patriarch of the “royal family” of American politics. The student would learn nothing but legends about...
The Iran nuke deal: Another Obama bungle
Boy do I have a deal for you. Give me enough money to build a fancy new house, and I promise I won’t try to blow up yours. You can...
Body found floating near golf course ID'd as missing autistic Eagle Scout
The body found floating in a creek near a south Brooklyn golf course Thursday afternoon was identified Friday as Brian Gewirtz, bringing a tragic end to the weeks-long search for...
Husband of accused bomb plotter: 'I don't believe any of it'
The distraught husband of one of the women accused of plotting to build a bomb and use it in New York City insisted his wife is innocent Friday afternoon. "I don't believe...
Woman sues FDNY over injuries suffered in ambulance
A Brooklyn woman called 911 for her breathing problems but ended up in even worse shape when FDNY EMS workers shoved her into an ambulance so carelessly that her leg was gashed...
New documentary will prove to you that dogs can fly
Air Bud never flew like this. Dean Potter has already made headlines around the world for his BASE-jumping stunts, speed climbing and other outdoor adventure stunts. Now, he’s trying to...
Teen falls six stories trying to evade cops on rooftop
A teen is in critical condition after he fell while fleeing cops along Bronx rooftops Thursday night, police sources said. Four uniformed officers doing a foot patrol along Valentine Avenue...
Social worker accused of stealing over $214K from 94-year-old lady
A crooked city social worker looted over $214,000 from the bank accounts of a 94-year-old Brooklyn woman she was supposed to be caring for — and used the cash at stores...
Man arrested in robbery of pregnant woman at ATM
The homeless man who forced a pregnant woman to take out money from a Greenwich Village ATM — and threatened to cut out her unborn baby — was arrested Friday morning, cops...
Demoted cop who berated Uber driver: 'I sincerely apologize'
The NYPD detective whose tirade against an Uber driver received more than three million hits on YouTube apologized Friday, saying "I let my emotions get the better of me” after the driver...
Red Bulls coach to Kljestan: Attack these MLS scrubs
Coach Jesse Marsch admits his Red Bulls are ahead in their retooling, but he knows their ultimate success relies on getting in sync with big offseason signing Sacha Kljestan. The...
We’re ‘Mad’ for Kiernan Shipka’s style
“Mad Men” may be coming to an end, but Kiernan Shipka’s status as an emerging style icon isn’t fading anytime soon. At the tender age of 15, the Chicago native...
One underdog should cover at the Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS -- This year's Final Four feels so familiar for something new. There are blue bloods and Blue Devils, Big Blue and Big Ten underdogs, all led by coaches who...
Tiger Woods will return to play at Masters
After weeks of will-he-or-won’t-he speculation, Tiger Woods announced Friday he will play the Masters next week. "I'm playing in the Masters," Woods said in a statement posted on his website....
Emanuel Steward steers pupils to boxing spotlight, 3 years after death
Legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward died in October 2012, but his influence will resonate across the boxing landscape for the next couple of weeks as two of the boxers he...
Nude model hits streets for 'art'
She's "destroying prejudice" — one exposed breast at a time! A model and artist in Argentina has decided to hit the streets in her birthday suit in order to get strangers...
Shortest lunar eclipse of century to create 'blood moon'
The moon will turn red-faced early Saturday — but the heavenly treat will be very short-lived. Diehard lunar fans — lunatics? — will have to rise early to see the so-called “blood moon”...
Alabama man freed after nearly 30 years on death row
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A man who spent nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row was freed Friday after prosecutors finally acknowledged that the only evidence they had against him couldn't...
Whites approve of cops hitting people more than blacks, Hispanics: survey
WASHINGTON — Whites in the United States approve of police officers hitting people in far greater numbers than blacks and Hispanics do, at a time when the country is struggling...
Girardi on Yankees closer situation: Who needs one?
TAMPA — Remember Steve Howe? How about Xavier Hernandez? Or Bob Wickmam? Since they combined to save 27 games in a strike-shortened 1994 season, the Yankees always have had a...
How a New York Post series helped Hollywood take on Hitler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4M0BW1GLnw Working from a series of articles in the New York Post, a Hollywood studio defied threats from Nazis on both sides of the Atlantic to make a groundbreaking film...
Confident Knicks GM reveals decisive free-agency plan
WASHINGTON — General manager Steve Mills believes the Knicks’ historically bad 60-plus-loss wreckage will not have a big impact on whether free agents want to play in New York, feeling...
Meet Sarah Thomas, the NFL's first female official
Now that’s a good call. The NFL has hired its first female referee: Sarah Thomas, a gridiron veteran from Mississippi who has been blowing a whistle for the sport since...
NHL refs' dangerous let-'em-play policy is killing offense
In the midst of a conversation about the race for the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer, John Tavares brings up the officiating. Not as a chance for...
Another American arrested in ISIS plot
A 30-year-old Philadelphia woman has been charged with trying to aid the Islamic State — just a day after two Queens women were busted on terror charges. Prosecutors say Keonna...
David Spade posts tribute to late ‘Tommy Boy’ co-star
https://instagram.com/p/06GCx5qxAe/?taken-by=davidspade He’s definitely still David’s “Boy.” On the 20th anniversary of the release of “Tommy Boy,” comedian-actor David Spade took to Instagram and posted an emotional tribute to his...
Josh Hamilton avoids suspension for admitted drug relapse
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for his latest problems involving alcohol and a drug of abuse. MLB said Friday the decision...
Hillary picks Brooklyn as headquarters for expected campaign
Memo to Hillary: Not all of Brooklyn is “cool.” Hillary Clinton is basing her presidential campaign in the borough of waxed mustaches and ironic T-shirts — but she’s picked the...
How the historically great Warriors are being disrespected
As the NBA’s regular season draws to a close, plenty of teams are being touted as having a chance to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. The defending champion Spurs,...
Kiernan and Katie are cutout queens, while Jessica drowns in de la Renta
The cutout craze knows no limits — including age. Youngster Kiernan Shipka and the stoic Katie Holmes both repped the popular trend on their respective red carpets this week, while...
No one told Michael Irvin the NIT final wasn't the Super Bowl
Stanford edged Miami 66-64 on Thursday night in the NIT final, and Michael Irvin was on the edge of losing his mind. The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, a famous...
Shepherd found dead after having sex with scarecrow
If he only had a brain! An Argentinian shepherd was found dead after having sex with a scarecrow that he had dolled up in a wig and lipstick – and...
Guatemalan man held after heroin found in seat cushion at JFK
A Guatemalan man who arrived at JFK Airport found himself on the hotseat after authorities found heroin stuffed in a seat cushion inside his bag, authorities said. Esteban Antonio Ortiz...
Is Kendall Jenner’s skirt-pant combo the next big thing?
Skorts are so 1990. Instead, Kendall Jenner is opting for the skirt-pant combo, a “skant,” as she hangs out around Tribeca this week. Meanwhile, British-based retailer Marks & Spencer saw...
'I'm Pablo, I will be famous!': Truck thief runs past TSA checkpoint at JFK
A truck thief sparked a full-blown terror scare at JFK Airport on Friday when he ditched the vehicle outside Terminal 8 and then ran screaming past a TSA checkpoint and...
Dudes, listen up: The 'Dollar Shave' guy tells you how you're really supposed to groom
He’s known for his wacky, comedic videos — but when it comes to men’s grooming, Mike Dubin is all business. In fact, now big business. The 36-year-old founder of Dollar...
College coach fired after butt-slap video surfaces
Bowling Green fired coach Chris Jans after "an investigation into his recent public conduct," the university said in a statement on Thursday. The university said "Jans' public conduct failed to meet...
Fox Sports hosts hit Mike Francesa where it hurts the most
Give them credit: These Fox Sports 1 hosts know how to get to Mike Francesa. Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole fired back Thursday night after Francesa has mocked the Canadian "Fox...
Horace Mann settles sex-abuse suit
A sexual-abuse victim who stormed out of settlement meetings with the elite Horace Mann School in 2013 won the biggest payday yet from the Bronx private school and the estate...
ISIS bans skinny jeans, cigarettes, cellphone music: group
ISIS is cracking down on hipsters in Syria. The Islamic State terror group has imposed a new law in their stronghold of Raqqa that prohibits young men from wearing skinny...
Burglar in Siberia steals chainsaw, cigarettes, leaves apology picture
MOSCOW — A burglar in a small town in Siberia has broken into a house and left his photograph with a note of apology. The burglar in Prokopyevsk, about 1,900...
‘Price Is Right’ model makes $22K mistake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmsyEMFYsus Mastering Plinko is one way to win big on “The Price Is Right” — and another is to have one of the show’s models give you the grand prize...
Filipino devotees nailed to cross in Crucifixion re-enactment
SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines — Screaming in pain, Filipino devotees had themselves nailed to wooden crosses to mimic the suffering of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in Asia's largest Roman Catholic...
Record amount of cocaine found in Czech banana shipment
PRAGUE — Czech police say they have seized a record amount of cocaine in a shipment of bananas for a supermarket. Barbora Kudlackova, spokeswoman for the police anti-narcotics unit, says...
Jimmy Fallon, FLOTUS reunite for 'Evolution of Mom Dancing Part 2'
Jimmy Fallon proves once again he's got the mom moves. The late-night host took to "The Tonight Show" stage for a sequel performance of "The Evolution of Mom Dancing" with...
Women's group, including Steinem, gets North Korea support to walk across DMZ
UNITED NATIONS — North Korea has decided to support a proposed walk across the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas by prominent women including Gloria Steinem, and organizers say they...
10 reasons Fort Lauderdale is better at life than Miami
Fort Lauderdale's attackers are relentless: “It’s too sleepy. Too boring. Too cheesy. Not culinary enough. Not as mamacita-filled as a certain city 30 miles due south.” These accusations can certainly...
Ferrell, Wiig nix secret Lifetime project after it became public
LOS ANGELES — Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig say they are abandoning plans for a Lifetime TV movie after the secret project became public. Lifetime had confirmed news reports Thursday...
US added only 126K jobs in March as economy stumbles
The weakening US economy spilled into the job market in March as employers added only 126,000 jobs, the fewest since December 2013, snapping a streak of 12 straight months of...
5th-grader jumps to death after losing chess match
DUMONT, N.J. — A fifth-grade boy, who lost a chess match during recess and was in tears because his opponent did not say "Checkmate," jumped to his death from a...
Man returns 75-pound bag of cash that fell from Brink's truck
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man got a surprise when he stopped to pull a large orange bag off the highway, fearing that it would become a traffic hazard....
Alps crash co-pilot accelerated on descent
PARIS — The co-pilot of the doomed Germanwings flight repeatedly sped up the plane as he used the automatic pilot to fly the A320 down into the Alps, the French...
Kenya attack survivor says gunmen had scouted the campus
GARISSA, Kenya — The militants who slaughtered 147 people in a Kenyan school appeared to have planned extensively, even targeting a site where Christians had gone to pray, a survivor...
'We get nothing': No pension for Daily News journos
One hurdle that has nearly derailed other newspaper deals in recent years is not a factor in Mort Zuckerman’s efforts to sell his teetering Daily News tabloid. There are no...
Rolling Stone to reveal report on retracted U. Va. story
The report on what went wrong in the reporting of a now-discredited article in Rolling Stone on an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia will be released Sunday....
Wintour adds fuel to the Hearst-Condé fire with designer's promotion
The battle between Hearst and Condé Nast got a little more interesting this week when Anna Wintour elevated her longtime Vogue creative designer to the corporate post of Condé Nast...
Dreamworks' 'Turbo' suit dismissed
DreamWorks Animation was cleared of class-action suit charges that it hid bad news and misled investors over prospects for its “Turbo” toon. A California federal judge dismissed the suit Wednesday,...
Opening Day streaming is 'out' of the question for baseball fans
Efforts to enable baseball fans to stream their hometown teams’ games by Opening Day have struck out, The Post has learned. Regional sports networks like SportsNet New York and the...
Kim Jong-un recruits new 'pleasure squad' members
North Korean authorities are recruiting young women to be part of a revived so-called "pleasure squad" that entertains dictator Kim Jong-un, according to a published report. The South Korean newspaper...
Rehabbing Cruz joins Beckham, Manning for Duke workouts
Having struggled since their last Super Bowl triumph, the Giants are hoping Duke’s success rubs off on them. Eli Manning and his trio of talented wide receivers, Odell Beckham Jr.,...
Suspect in critical condition after falling from rooftop escaping cops
A teen is in critical condition after he fell while fleeing cops along Bronx rooftops Thursday night, police sources said. The unidentified 17-year-old plunged six stories from atop 2685 Valentine...
Lost-at-sea boater found after 66 days
A South Carolina man who says his fishing trip turned into a 66-day, lost-at-sea drama is thankful to be alive and back on dry land. Louis Jordan, 37, was picked...
Matt Harvey sick of Mets, media judging his personal life
JUPITER, Fla. — Matt Harvey will live his own life without interference from the Mets. The stud right-hander makes that point clear in a new "E:60" documentary in which he...
Rangers' 2012 first-round pick ready to hone craft in minors
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Brady Skjei, the Rangers’ 2012 first-rounder who left the University of Minnesota this week to sign a three-year entry level contract that begins next season and...
Pregnant girlfriend spurs Syracuse freshman to go pro
INDIANAPOLIS — Chris McCullough’s torn ACL didn’t keep him in college after all. Syracuse’s talented forward from The Bronx announced his intentions to enter the NBA draft on Thursday, a...
City cancels pumpkin fest after last year's violence
The City Council in Keene, New Hampshire, overwhelmingly rejected a permit for the annual Pumpkin Festival Thursday night after alcohol-fueled violence last year led to injuries, property damage and more...
Con Ed flooded with reports of gas leaks since East Village blast
Reports of gas leaks have skyrocketed by 64 percent since a deadly gas explosion killed two people in the East Village a week ago, The Post has learned. Con Edison...
New NY budget allocates cash for beer, onions, and pit bulls
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — in the new state budget. The $142 billion spending plan includes $125,000 in appropriations for the Christmas Tree Farmers Association of...
Struck dog survives in car grill and is adopted by driver
This is one lucky dog! A stray dog nailed by a speeding car in China managed to survive after becoming lodged in the vehicle’s front bumper — then, after being...
Douglas Elliman sues VIP broker Zampolli for 'hoarding' profits
He’s hardly the model broker, a new lawsuit charges. Paolo Zampolli, the flamboyant founder of a Manhattan modeling agency who now works as a real estate broker, hoarded $1.5 million in...
Emmert, NCAA lobbied for change to Indiana anti-gay law
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers in Indiana approved changes to a new law that would have allowed discrimination against homosexuals, the same changes NCAA president Mark Emmert had lobbied for. The Religious...
'Mistress' lawyer sues ex-lover for $3M
An aging jilted lover says her former sugar daddy is nothing but a cheat. Manhattan lawyer Christine Anderson says she and married dad of three Dr. Peta Carrera started an...
Secret Service wants a security plan for pope’s DC visit
In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States in September, the Secret Service has suggested the Vatican Embassy in DC erect a fence around its stately complex for...
De Blasio urges Clinton, candidates to talk income gap
Mayor Bill de Blasio called on presidential contenders of both parties Thursday to shrink income inequality — including his mentor and ally, Hillary Rodham Clinton. “If she becomes a candidate,...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A security app on a woman’s iPhone snapped a photo of the alleged thief who swiped the device at a Park Slope subway station, police sources said. The 48-year-old...