July 11, 2015
Obama is facing the prison facts
President Obama this week will join the bipartisan push to reform the US criminal justice system, calling for lower federal sentences for nonviolent crimes. It’s an issue dear to his...
Managing by the 'book' is nothing but a myth
There’s “Mother Goose,” “Grimm’s Fairy Tales,” and then there’s “The Book.” Someday — soon, perhaps — the Yankees will hold a bobblehead night that includes a center-field plaque unveiling saluting...
Derek Stepan rumblings: Rangers yet to offer megadeal
Save the date: July 27, two weeks from Monday, for Derek Stepan’s salary arbitration hearing with the Rangers. We’re told talks between the parties haven’t quite even reached the preliminary stages...
After World Cup, will US follow women to pro soccer?
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The U.S. Women’s National Team won the Women’s World Cup and the hearts and minds of the nation along with it. America fell in love with women’s...
Why 2 teams will decide how wild MLB trade deadline is
As the Padres and Reds go, so goes this trade deadline. Just how gung-ho those two organizations are to sell will determine what level of frenzy is reached between now...
Mediocre outing for Ivan Nova as Yankees fall to Red Sox
BOSTON — Off the bat, Brian McCann believed there was a slight chance he had tied the score in the ninth inning. Standing in the Yankees’ third base dugout and...
The statement Matt Harvey made: I won't be forgotten
It used to be promoted as Harvey Day, the one on which Matt Harvey slipped into his codpiece, took the ball and singularly elevated the Mets into a place of...
Dear John: 529 Plan fills doctor’s order
Dear John: I would appreciate it if you can offer me some enlightenment. We set up a 529 Plan college fund in New York for my youngest son and over...
The 'glove-stealing' flameout -- and Mexican revival -- of Yanks' next 'Mantle'
The Futures Game, now a staple of Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, didn’t exist in 1995. And that’s history’s loss. We get fired up now for the likes of Michael...
Cuban's response to Jordan's apology? A profanity-laced rant
LAS VEGAS — Mark Cuban may have been burned by the NBA’s annual free agency moratorium, but he isn’t going to try to change it. “No,” Cuban said. “I don’t...
Fans must keep waiting for Frank Lampard's NYCFC debut
Frank Lampard won’t be making his much-anticipated New York City debut on Sunday after all, sidelined by a midweek injury. But NYCFC fans have waited a year to see their...
In My Library: Penn Jillette
The magic is back — at least until Aug. 16, when “Penn & Teller on Broadway” ends its run. “This is the show that took us 40 years to put...
$1 million reward offered for stolen Judy Garland slippers
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — An anonymous donor has offered a $1 million reward for credible information leading to the pair of Judy Garland's sequined, ruby red slippers stolen from a...
'Enough is enough': The impassioned Hall-of-Fame case for Pete Rose
CINCINNATI — Just around the corner from Pete Rose Way, Ken Richter was taking pictures of his granddaughters frolicking among the bronze statues near the entrance of Great American Ball...
Docs give cold JPP truth: He can't go Luke Skywalker route
MIAMI — There is no magic formula to repair Jason Pierre-Paul’s Fourth of July brain cramp. Pierre-Paul, believed to have now spent an entire week at Jackson Memorial Hospital in...
Deron Williams' legacy with Nets in 2 words: Who's he?
Deron Williams finally gets paroled from his personal hell (also known as Brooklyn, N.Y.), he receives a fine parting gift, he’s afforded the chance now to go play in his...
Hall-of-Famer without pinkie tip: JPP could be better than ever
Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott, who played nine seasons after the tip of his pinkie finger was amputated in 1986, said Jason Pierre-Paul will be able to stage a...
Brian McCann sizes up Yanks' pitchers, 'best teammate' A-Rod and MMA
Post columnist Steve Serby caught up with Yankees catcher Brian McCann for some Q&A. Q: What is your favorite All-Star Game memory? A: I think it was Cal Ripken when...
Trump wants to charge Mexico $100K for every illegal immigrant
Donald Trump took his act out west Saturday, drawing huge crowds who came to cheer his bizarre, over-the-top claims that Mexico is purposefully exporting criminals in bulk to the United...
How 'mind-blowing' Jordan Spieth has been as he aims for history
Considering the names on the illustrious list he is a part of, Jordan Spieth has done this relatively quietly — if that even is possible in the 24/7 social-media age....
First glimpse of Knicks' Porzingis: sharp shooting, rebound troubles
LAS VEGAS — The boos on draft night last month were resounding when the Knicks selected Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth pick. But the cheers were abundant Saturday at UNLV’s...
Matt Harvey's the sudden hitting hero as Mets find a way
Harvey Day looked no different than so many days at Citi Field this season — another day in which the Mets would masquerade minor league hitters as major leaguers with...
How Kid Rock and Christopher Walken lobbied for a 'Joe Dirt' sequel
There's a scene in “Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser” where David Spade’s title character gets farted on. A lot. While this could be seen as an example of the juvenilia...
Avid motorcyclist loses leg in bike crash
A motorcyclist who put her sexy legs on display on Facebook lost one of them when she lost control of her ride early Saturday in Brooklyn, authorities said. Latisha Larrymore,...
7 simple secrets to the perfect steak
It all started with Peter Luger. When Franck Ribière — who comes from a family of French cattle breeders — ate at the Brooklyn steakhouse 15 years ago, he had...
Corey Stoll's journey from comic geek to 'Ant-Man' villain
In “Ant-Man,” out Friday, Corey Stoll’s character villainously stalks the moves of the genius inventor who created Ant-Man’s shrinking suit. In real life, he’s semistalking another Marvel hero: Patrick Stewart,...
5 hot gadgets to keep your pup cool this summer
Sink or swim For New Yorkers fortunate enough to find themselves sailing the seven seas (or perhaps just the Hudson River), this life vest from Kurgo offers reflective trim, two...
Why Ian McKellan has no interest in comic-book movies
"Mr. Holmes,” out Friday, isn’t your usual Sherlock Holmes flick. There’s no no pipe, no foggy London streets. The story is set in 1947, as a cantankerous, retired, 93-year-old Sherlock...
Where Parker Posey learned to rollerblade and drink with Jimmy Fallon
Wired, whip-smart and erotically neurotic: It’s hard to believe Parker Posey grew up in Mississippi instead of Manhattan. Yet it wasn’t until she was 16 that the actress first came...
Anne Hathaway was LL Cool J's favorite 'Lip Sync Battle' guest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SZfznYgToc When LL Cool J steps onto the set of “Lip Sync Battle,” he holds onto his knit hat — because he’s about to get knocked out. “Every episode I...
How Jon Stewart helped make wrestling more popular than ever
Professional wrestling may not be as “real” as other professional sports — it’s called “sports entertainment” because it’s a theatrical mix of authentic athleticism and fictional storytelling with predetermined outcomes...
How a year-old tune became summer's hottest song
Last September, the little-known Cincinnati group Walk the Moon released an upbeat pop track called “Shut Up and Dance” to little fanfare. But like a bad case of strep, it’s...
Prince Philip caught on camera dropping F-bomb
LONDON — Britain's prince Philip is 94, but age hasn't mellowed his fondness for blunt speaking and salty language. The husband of Queen Elizabeth II has been caught apparently using...
You never need to plan a date again
At a certain point in a relationship, there comes a time when a good date doesn’t hinge on each other’s company. My girlfriend and I already know we like each...
Amundson re-signs with Knicks, thanks to Carmelo discount
When Carmelo Anthony took less money last July as a goodwill gesture to Phil Jackson to have more 2015 cap room, he never thought it would go to signing center...
Uptown events director seeks a guy who’s as cuddly as her poodle
Shoshana, 27, is a mover and a shaker, and she wants a career-oriented man who can keep up. Gone missing: Shoshana’s biggest problem is that she tends to lose house...
This week's couple: Not-so-sweet talk
Getting to know someone on a date is a two-way street. But when Andres, a 33-year-old tech director, met with Vanessa, a 32-year-old school counselor, he decided to go only...
Williams triumphs at Wimbledon to secure second 'Serena Slam'
LONDON — Serena Williams let herself briefly bask in the joy of a sixth Wimbledon championship, 21st Grand Slam singles trophy overall and fourth consecutive major title Saturday, even balancing...
Sisters rescued in Wyoming woods relied on faith, experience
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Three Midwestern sisters said Friday faith helped them survive for more than four days while lost in a Wyoming wilderness area, and they were grateful searchers didn't...
WWE's John Cena is the world’s biggest Make-A-Wish superstar
Nick Santillo was born with half a heart, but he puts all of it into his love of John Cena, the 15-time World Wrestling Entertainment champ who has been the...
Man beats, rapes woman inside Port Authority parking garage
A sicko in an American flag shirt beat and raped a 21-year-old woman inside a parking garage at the Port Authority Bus Terminal early Friday morning, authorities said. The violent...
'Star Wars' debuts behind-the-scenes footage at Comic-Con
https://youtu.be/CTNJ51ghzdY SAN DIEGO — The cast and filmmakers of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" debuted a new behind-the-scenes reel and teased some new information at Comic-Con about the highly secretive...
Why Apple Music is worth every penny
Many have scoffed at Apple’s decision to offer a music streaming service that charges $9.99 when its closest competitor, Spotify, offers an all-important, advert-supported free option. Apple Music may have...
Why Mike Myers was 'scared to death' of Chris Farley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r835keCmzHM The new documentary “I Am Chris Farley,” opening July 31, tells the life story of the energetic comedian who died of an overdose in 1997. Farley’s family and “Saturday...
Defense rests in Colorado movie theater shooting trial
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The defense in the Colorado theater shooting trial rested its case Friday after trying to show James Holmes was insane when he carried out the deadly 2012...
How US wage laws helped sink Puerto Rico's economy
Greece is dominating the headlines, but between that financial catastrophe and the one facing Puerto Rico, the latter probably deserves more attention in the United States — at least more...
DeAndre Jordan apologizes to Mark Cuban — on Twitter
DALLAS — DeAndre Jordan apologized to the Mavericks and owner Mark Cuban on Friday after backing out of a verbal agreement with them and deciding to remain with the Clippers....
'Soccer Mom Madam' may have violated probation by posing with 'gun'
The infamous Soccer Mom Madam who pleaded guilty to running an Upper East Side brothel reportedly violated her felony probation by posing with what looks like a gun. Anna Gristina,...
NYCFC's Frank Lampard hurts calf, anticipated debut delayed
The long-awaited debut of New York City FC newcomer Frank Lampard has been pushed back because of an injury. Lampard, 37, was scheduled to hit the pitch with his new...
Is Atticus Finch a racist in 'Go Set a Watchman'?
Harper Lee's unexpected new novel offers an unexpected and startling take on an American literary saint, Atticus Finch. "Go Set a Watchman" is set in the 1950s, 20 years after...
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The Bronx A thief swiped money from a woman aboard an MTA bus in Morrisania — and then robbed a witness, authorities said. The second victim, a 28-year-old man, was riding...
US women: Cup win great, but NYC ticker-tape parade awesome
The Canyon of Heroes became the Canyon of Heroines on Friday, the U.S. Women’s National Team honored for winning the World Cup with a ticker-tape parade that left them all...
Taylor Swift lights up concert with US Women's Soccer team
She's always talked about her proverbial "squad" but now, Taylor Swift has a real one in her corner. On Friday night at MetLife Stadium, the 25-year-old pop star expanded her...
Empire State Building sues over 'dangerous' X-rated photo shoots
Empire State Building officials fear that an X-rated photographer wants to turn the tower’s world-famous observation deck into a smut scene — so they’re suing to permanently bar the shutterbug...
Two Indonesian pilots may have been radicalized by ISIS
Australian authorities fear two Indonesian airline pilots were radicalized and now support ISIS, it was reported on Friday. The Facebook page of one of the pilots says he worked for...
Man busted for ducking toll, loses motorcycle — all on his birthday
A Manhattan man had a very unhappy 35th birthday on Friday - first he was busted for trying to duck the toll on the Holland Tunnel, and then cops confiscated...
City adds 8th prepay bus route to speed up commutes
Relief is coming Monday to harried commuters across 86th Street, one of the most heavily traveled bus routes in the city. Officials are launching the eighth Select Bus Service that...
Dalai Lama celebrates 80th birthday by meditating in NYC
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 80th birthday in New York City by sharing a meditation for long life with crowds of followers who turned out for the ceremony at the...
Yet another Met will be out much longer than expected
Jerry Blevins, who was a lights-out lefty relief specialist for the Mets before suffering a fractured left arm April 19, was re-examined this week. Hey, these are the Mets. You...
Lawmaker wants to erase 'husband' and 'wife' from laws
WASHINGTON — Next on Congress’ agenda: getting rid of husbands and wives. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) has introduced a 57-page bill updating laws on the books to expunge words like...
Collazo and Malignaggi: Can friendly, aging underdogs break through?
Brooklyn-based boxer Luis Collazo will be a huge underdog Saturday night when he challenges world welterweight champion Keith Thurman on ESPN from the Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla. Three weeks...
First look at Avan Jogia as 'Tut'
Boy kings, incest and epic battles — it’s not the newest season of “Game of Thrones,” but Spike TV’s upcoming miniseries “Tut.” In this exclusive photo, Avan Jogia (“Twisted”) portrays...
Yes, you can go whale-watching in the Rockaways
An hour and a half from Midtown, off Jacob Riis Landing in the Rockaways, is a modern-day Ahab. “Rockaways is the new Cape Cod for whale watching,” says Capt. Tom...
Eat around the world at this fabulous food market
On a gray day in June, Eric Demby drove around Queens hoping to find a truly great Thai papaya salad. Demby, 43, is the co-founder of the Brooklyn Flea and...
Yankees may be without Chase Headley for another week
Chase Headley continues to make progress with an upper calf injury in his right leg, but missed his third straight game, Friday at Fenway Park, and there is a chance...
The top-heavy power that could carry Yanks to AL East title
BOSTON — This American League East gridlock won’t be decided by depth. Not when the division leaders deploy two everyday players (Stephen Drew and Didi Gregorius) sporting on-base percentages below...
Syndergaard reminds Mets how they can battle without Matz
Mets manager Terry Collins was in the home-team dugout lamenting his team, which can’t seem to catch a break. This was about three hours before the Mets opened a three-game...