January 30, 2016
When Dell Curry's son became Steph Curry, who became legend
There was a time when he was a curiosity, the bearer of a celebrated basketball surname, and that alone would raise eyebrows and interest. There was, for instance, the NCAA...
Nets' bench responds on the court after coach's blowup
NEW ORLEANS — There are precious few positives to be taken from losing a 105-103 heartbreaker at the buzzer like the Nets did on Saturday. But the struggling bench finally...
Warriors justify Knicks hype -- and rave about Porzingis
PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday at the Garden, Knicks fans again get to see what everybody is so excited about. Beyond Kristaps Porzingis, of course. The Warriors, chasing NBA history as...
How Canadian dollar may be holding up NHL expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The process of NHL expansion is a slow one — and commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that again Saturday afternoon during his annual press briefing before the skills...
Rangers' Ryan McDonagh has changed -- all because of his 'C'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The evolution of Ryan McDonagh has been an interesting case in young leadership, and how, above all else, the Rangers captain is narrowly focused on winning. Because...
How Giants rejected Panthers' golden-touch GM for Jerry Reese
There is a time to strive and push and aspire and grind it out, hoping for, maybe expecting, great things and the big payoff. For 25 years, Dave Gettleman dreamed...
Isaiah Whitehead leads surging Seton Hall past Creighton
OMAHA, Neb. — Isaiah Whitehead scored 22 points and Seton Hall beat Creighton 75-65 on Saturday. Whitehead was 9 of 17 from the field and made 4 of 6 3-point...
'Spotlight’ Oscar hopes stay alive with SAG win
It’s still a race for Oscar’s Best Picture. And Leo’s got Best Actor in the bag, if anybody doubted that. The pedophile-priest expose “Spotlight’’ kept its chances alive with the...
Why Tavares' All-Star skills outing may be hopeful sign for Isles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Islanders sure would like to see more of this. Captain John Tavares won the accurate shot competition at the All-Star skills competition Saturday night at Bridgestone...
Kristaps Porzingis' rising nickname gets T-shirt treatment
https://twitter.com/NYPost_Berman/status/693266029468844032 One of Kristaps Porzingis’ nicknames is catching on. Adidas, the NBA’s major apparel company, has just come out with a new Porzingis T-shirt that reads in block characters: #KP6.’’...
Jim Harbaugh's recruiting plans: Unorthodox, controversial
Even in the offseason, Jim Harbaugh is a lightning rod. He has everyone talking, talking about his top-five recruiting class, talking about his unorthodox methods — from sleeping over at...
John Scott's implied trade conspiracy just doesn't hold up
“Enforcers don’t get traded midseason when their team is winning,” John Scott said this week in a piece appearing on Derek Jeter’s Players’ Tribune, thus implying the deal that sent...
Bill de Blasio goes door-to-door asking Iowans to support Hillary
DES MOINES — Mayor de Blasio’s foray into national politics took another strange turn Saturday when he returned to his campaign roots to knock on doors for Hillary Clinton —...
The Clintons' political legacy of dishonesty
When Donald Trump, Ben Carson and other political outsiders first denounced political correctness, they instantly struck a nerve. They were promising to peel back the mushy language that government and...
It's all fun and games until you realize who is getting hurt
Bill Walton, early this college basketball season, was working a late West Coast telecast when a kid with the ball was blasted, the perpetrator called for a flagrant foul. The...
Hated to beloved: Peyton Manning (and Tiger?) entering rare air
I won’t say Peyton Manning has necessarily reached universally beloved status, but if those postgame handshakes and hugs with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had gone any longer, or been...
Anthony Davis' vicious 2nd half ruins Brook Lopez's dominance
NEW ORLEANS — The Nets got a solid night from their bench and a spectacular one from Brook Lopez. They played hard, played well, then got their hearts ripped out...
The whole Broncos gang will be there ... but not playing in Super Bowl
The three Broncos players in question for Super Bowl 50 because of health issues did not participate in practice fully on Saturday. After practice, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said safeties...
50 best Super Bowl players ever: Keep dreaming, Tom Brady
Coming Friday: Best games 50. Isaac Bruce — Part of the “Greatest Show on Turf,” Bruce caught 73-yard touchdown pass for game-winning points in XXXIV against Titans. 49. Deion Branch...
Unstoppable Warriors laze along, then rip heart out of 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — For one half, the defending champ Warriors played the splendid, ball-movement basketball that has made them the scourge of the league and the darlings of NBA merchandisers. Then...
Luke Kuechly on his concussion, on-field intensity and Super Bowl dreams
Before his first career Super Bowl appearance, all-world Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly tackled some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How scary was your concussion that kept you sidelined...
Dear John: Pricey college ‘bundles’ plaguing parents
Dear John: Thanks for writing about the college textbook scam. So far, I have put my eldest son and daughter through college (engineering degree and nursing degree). My second daughter...
Why beating No. 6 Villanova just got harder for St. John's
More than a year had passed since Villanova lost to a Big East team, more than a month had gone by since the Wildcats had felt defeat at all. Then,...
Steve Kerr's returning 'routine' is envy of every NBA coach
PHILADELPHIA — The NBA grind has returned for Steve Kerr. And he wouldn’t want it any other way. “It’s starting to feel like a routine again,” Kerr said. Kerr will...
Rob Manfred suddenly changes tone on DH in the NL
Last week, at MLB’s quarterly owners meetings, commissioner Rob Manfred spoke open-mindedly and enthusiastically about the possibility of adding the designated hitter to the NL at some point, perhaps even...
How history, Van Gundy show Knicks can shock Stephen Curry
The Knicks were one of the few teams to beat the Bulls during Chicago’s historic 72-10 ride in the 1995-96 campaign, routing Phil Jackson’s juggernaut, 104-72, at the Garden on...
Here's why you shouldn't freak over the Zika virus
Don’t fear the Zika, New Yorkers. While the birth-defect-causing virus remains a concern for New Yorkers traveling to Central and South America, the chances of a self-sustaining outbreak here are...
It's time for colleges to start spreading their alumni donations
While many parents with college-bound kids know about the 529 education savings plan, the colleges themselves have another 529 in mind. That would be the $529 billion university endowments have...
E-tailor opens first pop-up shop for Valentine's Day lingerie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS58_LC14qo Talk about a tease. Adore Me, the lingerie e-tailor billing itself as the next Victoria’s Secret, is opening its first pop-up shop — but the big event is only...
Marissa Mayer accidentally fires dozens of employees
Sorry — didn’t mean to fire you! Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer accidentally started swinging the ax last week, as bureaucratic snafus resulted in dozens of employees losing their jobs, sources...
Ex-managers ask SEC to probe alleged abuse at Ceva Logistics
Ex-managers of Leon Black’s Apollo Global Management-owned Ceva Logistics wrote to the SEC asking it to investigate what they allege is an abuse of fiduciary responsibility, The Post’s Josh Kosman...
This unique German Shepherd is winning the Internet
Quasimodo doesn't look like your typical dog -- because he's anything but average. The 3-year-old German Shepherd, who goes by Quasi for short, is one of only 13 known dogs...
'Humility'; 'brash arrogance': Inside dual mind of Stephen Curry
PHILADELPHIA — The work. The resolve. The rebounding. The character. And of course, the shot — that unprecedented, undeniably awesome shot that makes people marvel at Golden State Warriors star...
Nielsen revises viewing numbers to help ESPN
Wall Street’s most vocal soothsayer on digital media is BTIG’s Rich Greenfield, and he’s been hammering Disney’s ESPN over the size of its customer base. Disney CEO Bob Iger tanked...
The right reforms for New York's homeless system
Team de Blasio is supposedly doing a top-to-bottom review of homeless policy. You’ll know it was real if it comes up with something like the new report from The Doe...
Don't be the toxic worker -- it can cost your office millions
Whether you’re a boss, a worker or an owner, these people can ruin your workplace, life or company. They come into your business, and some staffers immediately start looking to...
New Yorkers have to wait 3 months to pick Silver, Skelos replacements
New Yorkers who lost their legislators to federal corruption convictions last year will have to wait three more months to pick their replacements. Downtown Manhattan and Nassau County voters can...
Royals used youth to launch World Series run? Think again
The many of us who watched the 2015 World Series saw an aggressive, athletic Royals team outlast a Mets club that just didn’t execute sufficiently in the field, at the plate...
How Uncle Sam wound up trafficking innocent kids
Someone should prosecute the feds for human trafficking — of kids. No joke: Swamped with tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America who crossed the Mexican border in...
Helicopter used to find Johnny Manziel after possible assault of ex
CLEVELAND -- Before Johnny Manziel was found "safe and in no danger," police in Texas used a helicopter to help locate the Browns quarterback, who can't seem to stay out...
Rupert Grint did not want to kiss Emma Watson in 'Harry Potter'
Millions of men around the world would kill for a chance to lock lips with Hermione Granger -- too bad Ron Weasley wasn't one of them. Rupert Grint, the now...
Fatal shooting at Denver motorcycle show
DENVER — One person was fatally shot and seven others were injured in a shooting and stabbing at a motorcycle expo on Saturday, Denver police said. Police Chief Robert White...
Digging into loaded draft that spawned Super Bowl faceoff
Von Miller and Cam Newton probably will come face-to-face at some point in Super Bowl 50. Maybe the Broncos linebacker will sack the Panthers quarterback, or maybe Newton will juke...
2 remaining escaped inmates arrested in San Francisco
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Two inmates who remained at large after breaking out of a California jail more than a week ago have been arrested, Orange County sheriff's officials said...
Behold: The Hillary Rodham Clinton children's book
‘This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I’ve ever seen,' Bill Clinton said of Barack Obama in 2008. In 2016, maybe it’s time for a fairy tale about Hillary...
Pentagon tells Senate it won't demote retired Gen. Petraeus
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it will not demote retired Army Gen. David Petraeus, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of mishandling classified information while CIA director, an incident...
At least 35 migrants drown trying to reach Greece
ANKARA, Turkey -- He looks peacefully asleep. But the boy, lying on his back on a rocky Turkish beach, is dead - and a soul-searing reminder that Europe's migrant crisis...
Liz Cheney to run for Wyoming's US House seat
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The elder daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney is running for Congress, following up a failed U.S. Senate campaign two years ago with another attempt to...
Family of slain Oregon protester challenges FBI account of his death
As four armed anti-government protesters held their ground at a U.S. wildlife refuge in Oregon on Friday, the family of a protester killed by police said he seemed to have...
Pope's Philadelphia Fiat sold at auction for $82K
PHILADELPHIA — The popemobile is staying in Philadelphia. The black Fiat 500L, one of two used by Pope Francis during his trip to the city in September for the World...
Cuba Gooding Jr. prepared for 'American Crime Story' by avoiding O.J. Simpson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2-vm-L_- “The Trial of the Century” was what they called the O.J. Simpson court case back in 1995. “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” a 10-week series debuting...
Red Bulls dealt huge compliment, loss as Miazga Chelsea-bound
The Red Bulls saw one of their own move on to one of the world’s biggest clubs when they transferred Matt Miazga to Premier League power Chelsea. They also saw...
Woman critically injured in Brooklyn hit and run
A woman was critically injured when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Brooklyn street early Saturday, police said. The unidentified 27-year-old woman was crossing Rodney...
Giants' Jay Bromley accused of raping date, hitting her with car
New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley is facing possible assault charges after a woman accused him of raping her during a date that went horribly awry in a Midtown...
Clinton takes on Sanders over guns, to appear with Giffords
DAVENPORT, Iowa — As the Iowa caucuses draw near, Democrat Hillary Clinton is highlighting rival Bernie Sanders' votes against tougher gun restrictions. Her presidential campaign says Clinton will appear Saturday...
Pervert charged for trying to lure 10-year-old girl in Queens
A 29-year-old Queens man has been charged for allegedly trying to lure a 10-year-old girl on a borough street Friday morning, police said Saturday. Jaminton Carela of North Corona was...
Swearing may actually make you an effing genius
Your penchant for four-letter words might reflect more favorably upon you than you think: The more expletives you use, the bigger your overall vocabulary — and potentially your intellect, a...
Anna Wintour's a fan of this pub grub — and you should be too
Winter's arrived with a vengeance, which means it’s time for comfort food. And is there any dish more comforting than a piping hot chicken potpie? Pierce that golden crust with...
A Confederate hero we should all still honor
Born in 1821 in South Carolina, James Longstreet graduated from West Point in 1842 and served with distinction in the Mexican War. He joined the Confederacy, eventually rising to join...
How can Trump voters possibly trust this guy?
Trump fans, let’s talk. You don’t like America’s immigration policy. You don’t like what the modern economy offers to folks who don’t have a college degree. And you are sick...
Angelique Kerber upsets Serena Williams to win Australian title
MELBOURNE, Australia — Angelique Kerber upset Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open title on Saturday, ending the six-time champion's unbeaten streak in finals here and winning...
'Manson's Lost Girls' star paints portrait of evil
Jeff Ward stars as Charles Manson — yeah, him — in “Manson’s Lost Girls,” an upcoming (Feb. 6) Lifetime movie recounting the infamous Manson Family and the horrific 1969 Tate-LaBianca...
Why hungry hipsters are dining at dingy Penn Station — on purpose
Commuters streaming through Penn Station finally have reason to smile. Not because of Gov. Cuomo’s plan to renovate — years away — but due to the arrival of a sprawling...
JB Smoove loves walking through NYC with banana pudding
As host of “Four Courses With JB Smoove,” which just began its new season on MSG, actor and comedian JB Smoove eats for a living. Before he films his chat...
Theatergoer suffers heart attack during Broadway show
A man suffered a heart attack during a Broadway show on Friday night, officials and witnesses said. The audience member needed to be rushed to the hospital during a production...
Cops arrest subway rider involved crazy brawl over a seat
Warning: Videos contain graphic language The enraged subway rider who attacked a man after an argument with the victim’s wife over a seat was arrested this week. The incident, which...
One factor for Aaron Rodgers' subpar season revealed
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he had knee surgery days after Green Bay was eliminated from the playoffs, according to a report. Rodgers told ESPN.com on...
Air Canada flight from Newark makes emergency landing
https://twitter.com/miluntesovic/status/693239131854540800 An Air Canada jetliner that took off from Newark en route to Vancouver had to make an emergency landing in Toronto after the cabin experienced a sudden drop in...
Eliot Spitzer gave Lis Smith's O'Malley super PAC $100K donation
Eliot Spitzer and his mom, Anne Spitzer, gave a total of $100,000 to a super PAC supporting Martin O’Malley’s flagging campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination at the time Spitzer’s...
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside his home
A man died after setting himself on fire outside his Queens home Friday night, relatives said. The unidentified victim, in his 50s, self-immolated in front of his house at 172nd...
Grandma defends teen charged with killing mom, 'stepfather'
The grandmother of a 15-year-old girl charged with the bloody murder of her mom and mom’s beau said Friday she believes the teen’s allegations that the boyfriend molested her —...
Before missing cut, Phil Mickelson hits shot from behind fence
https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/693157303982231552 Phil Mickelson is used to chipping shots off the sand, gliding putts across the green and sending drives over the fairway, but playing a ball off the concrete was...
Rampant sex, brawling women at child-welfare offices: suit
The city’s child-welfare lawyers toil in a den of iniquity, with top staffers engaging in rampant sex with subordinates — and two women even brawling over the affections of their...
Three men charged in armed store robbery and car chase
Three men were charged with robbery for holding up a Brooklyn cellphone store at gunpoint — then leading police on a wild car chase that ended with cops shooting one...
Jury needs less than a day to convict man of murdering parents
It took a Queens jury less than a day to convict a crazed drug addict for the brutal murders of his parents, even though the killer did all he could...
OB-GYNs issue warnings as at least 3 NYers contract Zika virus
Now that the first pregnant New Yorker has the Zika virus, city obstetricians are being vigilant about informing patients about the birth-defect-causing, mosquito-borne illness. Primary among their duties, they say,...
All-Star snub Lopez dominates, but it's not nearly enough
In his first game since being snubbed for the NBA All-Star Game, Nets center Brook Lopez had game-highs of 28 points and 12 rebounds, adding two blocks. The fact the...
De Blasio, 15 City Hall staffers take vacation time to help Hillary
Mayor de Blasio touched down in Iowa Friday -- bringing with him his own team of seasoned political operatives from City Hall ready hit the ground to drive up support...
Trump spends $3.4M on Iowa ads, campaigns in New Hampshire
DES MOINES — While the other GOP presidential candidates barnstormed Iowa in an all-out push for votes, Donald Trump was letting his checkbook do the talking while he campaigned in...
The app that's making it easy for millennials to invest in stocks
Relax. Take another sip of craft beer. Invest. Acorns, a slick mobile app aimed at fiscal-minded millennials, says it’s getting growth by making the stock market less intimidating for first-timers....
DWI victim's son sobs as he forgives killer cardiologist
The son of a Long Island woman killed by a drunken-driving doctor forgave the cardiologist as he sobbed after court Friday. Dr. Thomas Stavola, 54, wept as he was led...
Olympics or Knicks? Kristaps Porzingis torn over summer call
Latvia or Las Vegas? Kristaps Porzingis told The Post he will have a big decision on his hands soon. Three days ago, the Latvian National Team was chosen to compete...
Knicks show the promise that makes inconsistency so puzzling
It seems for much of the season the Knicks have been teetering along a fine line of being a team that looks promising one moment and puzzling the next. They had...
Cops bust creep for trying to lure 10-year-old girl in Queens
Cops cuffed a creep who was captured on surveillance video trying to lure a 10-year-old girl as she walked in Queens Friday morning. The girl was walking along 81st Street...
Big risk pays off for Greek Freak's brother in Knicks debut
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the Knicks’ second-round draft pick in 2014, loves the nickname Greek Freak, which was handed down to his brother, Giannis, the Bucks star. But Thanasis said he feels...
Activist Nelson Peltz may force change at Time Warner
Add billionaire investor Nelson Peltz to the growing number of activists circling Time Warner. Peltz’s Trian Fund Management could soon be a more vocal player in the future of the...
Pro-Clinton super PAC has a $92.5 million war chest
The main super PAC supporting Hillary Clinton’s run for president raised nearly $41 million last year, it was reported Friday. Priorities USA Action also took in more than $9.6 million...
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The Bronx Police are searching for a suspect who shot a 17-year-old boy in the shoulder in Castle Hill, cops said. The shooting took place in front of a grocery store...