December 8, 2017
Yankees making serious push for Giancarlo Stanton
Suddenly, Aaron Boone at least can dream about a lineup in which the AL homer champ, Aaron Judge, hits second and the NL homer king, Giancarlo Stanton, hits third. The...
The halls are decked out at NYC's holiday pop-up pubs
Whether you’ve been humming “Let It Snow” since summer or the mere thought of December has you craving a drink, NYC’s holiday pop-up pubs have something for you. Skip the...
Apple is in talks to buy Shazam
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc is in talks to acquire Shazam Entertainment Ltd, whose software helps users identify songs by pointing their phone at an audio source, according to a...
Woman claims NYPD detectives discussed 'taking turns' raping her
The 19-year-old woman who has accused two NYPD cops of raping her broke down in tears Friday while describing in a deposition how the officers took turns attacking her, her...
Breaking down the many hurdles to a Yankees-Stanton deal
Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has added the Yankees to the list of teams for which he would waive his no-trade clause to escape Miami, creating the tantalizing prospect of teaming...
Wildfires continue to rage across Southern California
Weary firefighters continued to battle six major blazes across Southern California on Friday — including one in San Diego County that burned at least three people and left dozens of...
Jason Pierre-Paul: Ailing finger won't stop me from playing
Jason Pierre-Paul was back on the practice field Friday, his right hand wrapped after he had sat out earlier in the week with an injured finger. Afterward, Pierre-Paul said there...
Doc who ran plastic surgery scam uses skin cancer defense
A doctor arrested for allegedly running an illegal Upper East Side plastic-surgery practice that left a woman’s breasts disfigured asked for his bail to be reduced — because he has...
Mistletoe at Grand Central Terminal kissed goodbye
A day after getting their chestnuts roasted over a p.r. fire, an organization removed a display of holiday mistletoe around Grand Central Terminal that many women thought encouraged strangers to...
Drama teacher busted using N-word in stand-up show
A white Brooklyn Heights middle-school drama teacher is under investigation after a video surfaced of her role-playing a student using the N-word during a stand-up performance, The Post has learned....
St. John's bid for an upset falls short vs. No. 16 Arizona State
LOS ANGELES — Arizona State repelled every threat St. John's posed. Romello White scored 22 points and the 16th-ranked Sun Devils won 82-70 on Friday night in the opener of...
Bank exec turned firm's headquarters into sex den: suit
Banc of California? More like Hotel California. A top exec at the West Coast bank turned its headquarters into a den of iniquity, having sex with junior employees in his...
Snow flurries expected to hit city this weekend
Batten down the hatches, spike the eggnog and tee up the Christmas carols! The first snowfall of the season is expected to arrive Saturday — dropping 1 to 3 inches...
Trump urges supporters to 'get out and vote for Roy Moore'
President Trump whipped up supporters at a Florida Panhandle rally across the border from Alabama Friday night and urged people to vote for accused child predator Roy Moore in next week’s Senate...
Bad drivers catch a break when cops run low on tickets
MIAMI - It's a good time to be a bad driver in Florida's most populous county. The Miami Herald reports that Miami-Dade County police officers are rationing the paper tickets...
Rangers can’t overcome slow start in loss to Capitals
WASHINGTON — There was a lot of emotion following this one, more than could have been expected for a game in early December. But it was understandable after the way...
Cops arrest robbery suspects after getaway car runs out of gas
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Police say a getaway car ran out of gas after an armed robbery near Atlanta, leading to the speedy arrest of two suspects. Gwinnett County police...
Republicans' tax plan takes a quirky swipe at the little guys
Republicans are supposed to be the party that cuts the job-killing capital-gains tax, not raises it. But because of a quirk in the Senate-passed bill, the tax on capital gains...
Yet more ammo for the 'fake news' critics
Here they go again — the news media, that is, racing to run stories meant to discredit President Trump’s 2016 election victory, only to wind up with egg on their...
Democrats are corrupting English to create mass hysteria
Whenever passable Republican legislation materializes — a rarity these days — Democrats quickly warn that thousands, or perhaps even millions, of lives are at stake. Tax reform? Health care? Bogus...
Gov. Cuomo’s high-carbon photo-op
Gov. Cuomo spent more time in the air than on the ground on his trip to Puerto Rico last weekend. How does that square with his vow “to show climate...
The Disney Channel is no longer safe for our kids
As a mom of three young kids, I’m careful about what they’re exposed to on television, and I screen the shows they watch to confirm they reflect our family values...
Guess who’s going to bat to protect writeoffs for the rich
Who would’ve thunk it? Mayor de Blasio — Champion of the Wealthy. No joke: Hizzoner is suddenly worried about the “human impact” of the GOP tax plan, which scraps the...
Brian Cashman on verge of five-year extension
Brian Cashman and the Yankees are reportedly close to finalizing a five-year, $25 million extension for him to remain as the club’s general manager. While a person close to the...
Bat-wielding racist screams 'ISIS' at family speaking Spanish
Startling cellphone video posted online Friday shows the moment a Canadian man and his family were attacked by a bat-wielding lunatic shouting "terrorists" and "ISIS" -- all because they were...
Cool moms are flipping out over this PTA swag
There's a hip new label in Williamsburg — and it’s called PS 84. The PTA has revamped the standard-issue logo duds in favor of brightly colored T-shirts with bold graphic...
Top appeals court judge accused of showing porn to staffers
Judge Alex Kozinski, who for many years served as chief judge on the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, has reportedly been accused of repeatedly asking former staffers...
'Scalp facials' are the new blowouts
There’s a new salon at Bergdorf Goodman that is focused not on your hair, but on your scalp. “Women get facials, they get their manicure, they get their hair done...
Bitcoin futures are about to launch, and it could be a wild ride
After a wild eight years, bitcoin is trying to go straight. Cboe, the options and derivatives exchange, is launching the first-ever regulated futures exchange for bitcoins on Sunday at 6...
Geno Smith's dad got a death threat over son's Giants start
Geno Smith being named starting quarterback over Eli Manning for last weekend’s game against the Raiders sent Giants nation into a rage and apparently pushed one fan over the edge....
Shohei Ohtani joining Mike Trout makes the Angels contenders
Mike Trout has played in one playoff series, won no postseason games. It is not pace of play or protective netting, but the absence of the sport’s best player from...
Cop killer from 'Shawskank' escape on hunger strike in prison
If he gets too skinny, he can just slip through the bars. The convicted cop killer who famously escaped from an upstate prison in 2015 hates his new digs at...
Janice Min is launching a female-focused TV and media firm
Superstar magazine editor Janice Min is teaming up with ex-CBS entertainment boss Nina Tassler to launch a new TV and digital-media production company — and women will be running the...
Famed Met conductor avoids criminal charges for alleged sex abuse
Legendary Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine dodged a bullet Friday as prosecutors in Illinois declined to bring criminal charges against him for allegedly molesting a teenager in the 1980s. The...
NBC News to require anti-sexual harassment training
NBC News said Friday that it would require employees to take anti-harassment training in the wake of Matt Lauer's firing.
Smith & Wesson owner's stock takes a shot to the gut
The company that owns gun maker Smith & Wesson got hammered by investors Friday after it revealed its earnings plunged 90 percent in the most recent quarter. With President Trump...
Hope Hicks reportedly contacted by Russians during Trump transition
The feds warned President Trump’s close aide Hope Hicks that Russian operatives had repeatedly tried to contact her during the presidential transition, a new report said Friday. The Russian’s attempt...
Porzingis gets his shot against rookie who almost replaced him
Kristaps Porzingis can laugh about it now. The always-baffling prospect that the Knicks would trade him has only grown more absurd. But when Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen was in New York...
Drug charges dropped against Citizens Union head
The director of the government watchdog group Citizens Union is off the hook for a drug possession charge leveled against him in October. Dick Dadey showed up at his arraignment...
Meet the boxing 'tank' who pummels opponents into quitting
The matchup between Vasyl Lomachenko and Guillermo Rigondeaux Saturday night at the Garden Theater is such a hot ticket it sold out soon after it was announced on social media....
Boston Herald files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Boston Herald said Friday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reached a tentative deal to sell itself to Gatehouse, a regional newspaper group. The 171-year-old daily newspaper’s...
Life isn't getting easier for LIRR commuters this winter
The "Summer of Hell" is over -- but the winter of discontent is coming for some Long Island Rail Road riders. The commuter rail will have to reroute eight of...
Half of humans believe in alien life, study says
Nearly half of Earthlings believe that we aren't alone in the universe -- and want to make contact with alien life, according to a new study. The findings of the...
Seattle team puts NHL in danger of falling into sports' greed trap
The reason there is hesitation when hearing the NHL has agreed to allow Seattle to fill out an application for expansion is that unmitigated greed can undo something great. And...
Man hilariously takes down racist woman at airport
A man who was accused of pushing into the priority boarding line because of his skin color had the perfect takedown for the racist woman who believed he didn’t belong...
Science shows drunk people have no idea how wasted they are
Drunk people have no idea how wasted they are -- and Aussie scientists reckon they have the data to prove it. An intrepid team of researchers at Deakin, La Trobe...
Passenger 'air rage' soars in 2017
Drunk and violent airline passengers are on the rise, with airline staff now forced to physically restrain more mid-flight troublemakers than ever before. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says...
GOP congressman resigns amid report he offered ex-staffer $5M to carry his baby
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks offered a former female staffer $5 million to carry his child, it was reported Friday, as the congressman announced he's resigning immediately instead of the end...
The good, bad and ugly of a wild college coaching carousel
The carousel felt like it was spinning out of control for a while, but starting with UCLA (Chip Kelly) and ending with Oregon (Mario Cristobal), nearly 20 percent of college...
Americans spend an absurd amount on takeout
Thinking about takeout tonight? It all adds up as new research reveals Americans spend an incredible $70,000 on takeout and delivery in their lifetime. A new study into the eating...
Drew Brees latest star furious over NFL's Thursday night problem
It was not Drew Brees' game-deciding interception that had him heated after the Saints' loss Thursday night to the Falcons. "Do you understand what guys' bodies go through in a...
Activists hang 'f--k' Columbus banner in Notre Dame library
A giant banner — reading, "This is Potawatomi land! F--k the KKKolumbus murals!" — was unfurled inside Notre Dame's campus library on Friday morning as students were studying for final...
Hurricane death toll in Puerto Rico likely higher than official count
More than 1,000 people died in Puerto Rico in the weeks after Hurricane Maria — meaning the storm's death toll is likely much higher than the official tally, new data...
TV host slut-shames woman who says she had sex with 20 ghosts
Amethyst Realm, a 27-year-old Brit, is getting slut-shamed for claiming to have had sex with at least 20 ghosts — whom she purportedly prefers to living men. Realm, from Bristol,...
Freight train derailment causes headaches for NJT riders
A CSX freight train derailed in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, causing headaches for some commuters, officials said. Photos show the cars of the train sprawled in a pile on...
High school shooter posed as student to carry out attack
The gunman who killed two teens at a New Mexico high school Thursday disguised himself as a student to carry out the attack and was previously investigated by the FBI,...
Franken's dishonesty, a ludicrous hit on charter schools, and other commentary
From the right: Franken’s Phony Farewell Sen. Al Franken’s resignation speech “seemed less heartfelt than grudging” — cast not as “an act of atonement” but rather “a reluctant act of...
Treasure hunters discover ancient city in Turkey
An ancient city in Turkey, which dates back to the prehistoric Iron Age Urartian Kingdom in the ninth century BC, has been discovered thanks to treasure hunters. Turkish archaeologist and...
Researchers say they have found genetic differences between gay, straight men
It has long been debated whether sexual orientation is a result of a person’s biology or is determined by environmental factors and outside influences. A new study in the US...
Pulse nightclub cop says he was harassed after developing PTSD
A cop who was forced to retire due to trauma he suffered in the Pulse nightclub massacre is now suing the city of Orlando and its police department -- claiming...
Dr. Dre is still embarrassed by his secret musical past
Dr. Dre first took the music world by storm in the ’80s as part of the legendary gangster rap group N.W.A. The black-clad, scowling members of the group created a...
States sue Trump administration for failing to enforce smog rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fourteen states and the District of Columbia announced Thursday that they are suing the Trump administration over what they say is a failure to enforce smog standards....
Feds probe Cuomo over hiring practices
The feds are investigating Gov. Cuomo’s administration for hiring people to work in the governor’s office but paying them through state agencies and public authorities, the Albany Times Union reported...
Sandusky's son gets up to 6 years in prison for child sex abuse
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — One of Jerry Sandusky's sons was sentenced to prison Friday after pleading guilty to pressuring a teenage girl to send him naked photos and asking her teen...
Press conference features the most excited Todd Bowles
https://twitter.com/andy_vasquez/status/939189759083253762 Who says Todd Bowles doesn’t show any emotion? The normally soft-spoken Jets coach who rarely offers up much of a reaction on gamedays was fired up on Friday, racing...
Angels stunningly win the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
The Babe Ruth of Japan is headed West. Shohei Ohtani chose the Angels over the favored Mariners and five other competitors that had the opportunity to sit down with the...
Emotional Zach Miller goes inside day he almost lost his leg
It took Zach Miller awhile to accept he likely will never play football again. But once he realized that's a minor concession to living with two legs, Miller turned his...
Fraud probe into Bernie's wife could ruin his hopes for 2020
The feds are still investigating Bernie Sanders' wife for possible bank fraud and may present evidence to a grand jury, a new report said Friday. The probe could affect any...
Rabbit rescuer claims its entire 'family' escaped wildfire
The hoodie-wearing man who was caught on video rescuing a rabbit from one of several wildfires raging across Southern California said Friday that he rescued the critter's entire "family." Oscar...
Here's what you need to know about 3D mammograms
WASHINGTON — A better mammogram? Increasingly women are asked if they want a 3D mammogram instead of the regular X-ray -- and now US health officials are starting a huge...
Distracted phone addict wanders into a parking garage elevator and gets mowed down
A woman in China accidentally walked into a parking garage while looking at her phone. Once the door closed behind her, she was taken down a level by the car...
What should guide Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton trade decision
The most similar trade in major league history to what the Marlins are now trying to orchestrate with Giancarlo Stanton was the Rangers dealing Alex Rodriguez to the Yankees 14...
Famed hacker hit with more sexual misconduct allegations
Nine men have come forward to accuse a legendary hacker of inappropriate touching, stalking and sexual harassment, according to a report Friday. John Draper, a 74-year-old cyber whiz nicknamed “Cap’n...
Man cements head inside microwave, goes about as well as expected
What a blockhead. A YouTube prankster from England “nearly died” after cementing his head inside a microwave -- but was saved by firefighters who were very unimpressed by the stunt....
Trump tweets poll showing majority of Americans disapprove of him
President Trump on Friday boasted about a poll that showed that less than half the country approved of the job he’s doing as commander-in-chief. Trump tweeted out a photo of...
Psych-center worker wanted for raping, beating girlfriend
A mental health worker for a maximum security psychiatric prison is wanted for allegedly raping and beating his girlfriend at her Harlem apartment Thursday -- leaving her bloodied and naked...
Woman ordered to make lowball $670 payout for biting off ex's testicle
A woman bit off her former flame's testicle after he refused to have a threesome with her, according to new reports. Nunzia Del Viscio, 43, claims she was acting in...
Airlines won't be forced to disclose price of baggage fees
Airlines won’t be forced to disclose the price of baggage fees up front to travelers shopping for tickets under a federal move that sends an Obama-era proposal packing. The Trump...
Roger Goodell's biggest NFL enemies weigh in on his contract
Two of Roger Goodell's biggest nemeses have some thoughts on his five-year contract extension. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady spoke about it Thursday night on Westwood One Radio before the Falcons-Saints game....
Annoying office drone forces overworked employees to knock off at night
A Japanese company has created a torturous new device to force overworked employees out of the office at night -- a drone that buzzes around blaring "Auld Lang Syne." The...
More than a dozen UN peacekeepers killed in Congo attack
DAKAR, Senegal — Rebels attacked a United Nations peacekeeping base in eastern Congo, killing at least 14 peacekeepers and wounding 53 others in the deadliest single assault on a UN...
Trump again touts accused child molester Roy Moore
After what was for him a relatively subdued week on Twitter, President Trump on Friday teed off once again on Democratic Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones — and heaped praise...
Israeli forces, Palestinians clash on 'Day of Rage'
Israel deployed hundreds of additional police officers following Palestinian calls for protests against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Francis Ngannou vs. Stipe Miocic is the UFC's dream come true
Stipe Miocic’s all-but-officially-confirmed title defense against Francis Ngannou is not only a great way to start of 2018, it’s a great opportunity for the UFC to show that it actually...
Gal Gadot awards teen 'Wonder Woman' scholarship
“Wonder Woman” met her match. Actress Gal Gadot, who portrayed the feminist comic book heroine on the big screen, awarded 18-year-old college freshman named Carla Arellano the first-ever Warner Bros....
Roy Moore accuser admits altering yearbook entry
The woman who showed her high school yearbook bearing Roy Moore’s signature as evidence that he knew her admitted Friday that she wrote notes on the page herself while still insisting...
The Bulls got this big decision right, hard as it is to believe
Amid one of the most brutal seasons in Bulls history, at least the team’s front office can say something they haven’t said in years: They might have finally hit on...
These steps can bring you financial freedom right now
There are three weeks left in 2017 and it’s all too easy to get swept away with plans, tasks, projects, events, shopping and the holiday buzz. It takes something to...
Dramatic video shows workers trying to save racehorses from blazing fires
As fires sweep across Southern California, hundreds of thousands of people are being forced to evacuate. Unable to leave on their own, many racehorses needed to be saved by workers,...
Firefighting drill causes commotion at JFK Airport
Passengers at JFK Airport were shocked when flames and plumes of black smoke appeared on the runway early Friday -- only to learn that it was just a firefighting drill....
Spotify and Tencent are taking stakes in each other
Music streaming company Spotify and the music arm of China’s Tencent Holdings will buy minority stakes in each other ahead of the Swedish firm’s expected stock market listing next year,...
George Washington's bejeweled Revolutionary War medal now on display
A stunning jewel-encrusted medal owned and worn by George Washington has gone on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The exhibit marks only the fourth time...
The absolute worst Christmas gifts you can give
I see people fall into the same time/money wasting traps, year after year. I have fallen into those traps myself but, unlike others, I have learned from my mistakes. ...
Trump says he's not easing up on Wells Fargo
President Trump contradicted reports that his administration was easing up on Wells Fargo, the Wall Street bank that opened millions of fake accounts and credit cards, and suggested the company...
Trump campaign was emailed about WikiLeaks docs after they were public
The Washington Post on Friday shot down a CNN report that said that then-candidate Donald Trump and his top aides received advance access in 2016 to hacked WikiLeaks documents –...
UK politician called 'white idiot' in heated commuter dispute
A UK train passenger branded a “white idiot” in a row with a fellow traveler after she put her feet on his seat has been revealed as a politician responsible...
Woman fends off pathetic purse snatcher
A wannabe purse snatcher met his match in Brooklyn this week when he tried to steal a woman's handbag — but just couldn't wrench it from her iron grip, dramatic...
Disgraced Trump aide's fiancée says he was no 'coffee boy'
George Papadopoulos was no mere "coffee boy" to the Trump campaign, the disgraced foreign-policy adviser's fiancée says. Papadopoulous — who pleaded guilty to lying to the feds about his contacts with...
Browns' quick GM change seemed competent, but only briefly
It's been a rough few weeks for Browns owner Jimmy Haslam. First, as one of Tennessee's most influential boosters, Haslam was caught in the middle of one of the wackiest...
This blow dryer costs more than an engagement ring
This ultra-expensive beauty item will blow you away. A blow-dryer, covered in 4,716 Swarovski rose-gold crystals, will cost you a cool (or hot) $10,000, Refinery29 reports. The one-of-a-kind, blinged-out beauty...
Fan mocks LeBron's hairline and LeBron isn't happy
LeBron James isn’t someone you’d ever want to pick a fight with. A video of a spectator heckling James from the sidelines in Chicago has blown up on Twitter as...
This is the Lonzo Ball that Magic Johnson wants to see more of
PHILADELPHIA — LaVar Ball had some public criticism of the Lakers, now team president Earvin "Magic" Johnson has some advice for Ball's son. Lonzo Ball had a strong game in...
Man extradited to face charges of strangling his adoptive mother
A Brooklyn man who allegedly bound his adoptive mother with an electrical cord and strangled her with a purse strap has been extradited back to the Big Apple, authorities said...
Bust out these food and wine pairings to look like a culinary pro
Picture this: It's Saturday afternoon and you're standing in the middle of the liquor store, bewildered. You've got a bunch of friends coming over for a barbecue tonight and no...
Living proof that staring at the solar eclipse seriously messes up your eyes
Before the solar eclipse earlier this year, scientists had one warning: Don’t stare directly at a partial eclipse, or the sun will scorch your retinas. The advice made sense --...
Gruesome photo ends three decades of hell for WWE star
Kevin Nash’s knee bears a striking resemblance to Frankenstein’s monster — and that’s good news for him. The WWE Hall of Famer went under the knife to replace a right...
Accusers not happy with Franken's resignation speech
Two women who accused disgraced Sen. Al Franken of groping them say they weren't satisfied by the Minnesota Democrat’s unapologetic resignation announcement Thursday. "People have asked me, 'Do you feel...
Ex-cop acquitted in fatal shooting of unarmed man at hotel
PHOENIX — A former Arizona police officer was acquitted Thursday of a murder charge in the 2016 fatal shooting of an unarmed man outside his hotel room as officers were...
Palestinian ‘day of rage’ protests turn deadly
One Palestinian was killed and hundreds wounded Friday during a “day of rage” in the West Bank, Gaza and in East Jerusalem -- as thousands of protesters railed against President...
Time exec: Meredith buy makes us a 'serious digital player'
Not everyone at Time Inc. is running from its soon-to-be owner Meredith Corp. Alan Murray, the chief content officer of Time Inc., said that adding Time’s digital footprint to Meredith’s...
Bitcoin finally starts to take a tumble
Bitcoin lost almost a fifth of its value in 10 hours on Friday, having surged more than 40 percent in the preceding 48 hours, sparking fears the market may be...
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan will offer Amazon-style discounts
JPMorgan Chase expects to offer more price discounts to its banking customers who buy multiple products, similar to the way Amazon.com gives extras to its Prime subscribers, chief executive Jamie...
YouTube plans to launch a paid music-streaming service
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Record label Warner Music Group has already...
US economy adds 228,000 jobs in November, as wages inch up
Unemployment held at a 17-year low last month amid unexpectedly strong job growth, although wage increases remain stubbornly weak, according to government data released Friday. The economy added 228,000 jobs...
Trump mocks other presidents for being all talk on Jerusalem promise
President Trump boasted Friday that he fulfilled a campaign promise by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital — mocking his three predecessors with clips showing them only voicing support for the...
Police dog mauls innocent woman
An innocent woman taking out the garbage was attacked by a police dog hunting for burglary suspects — suffering bite wounds when the K-9 resisted officers' efforts to release its...
Two arrested after woman found murdered in Hawaii rental home
HONOLULU — Two people have been arrested in connection to the killing of a woman at a Honolulu vacation rental house. Deputy Chief John McCarthy says the victim was cleaning...
Israeli police prepare for Palestinian 'day of rage'
Israeli police preparing for a Palestinian “day of rage” increased their presence in Jerusalem on Friday but set no extra restrictions on access for worshippers at the flashpoint Al Aqsa...
Frat bros torture rat in sick hazing stunt
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — Members of an unrecognized fraternity at a state college tortured a rat as part of illegal hazing that occurred inside the group’s house, according to police who...
Crook walks away with AR-15 rifle from unlocked cop car
Police in Florida have released footage of a suspect stealing from a parked cop car. The crook made off with an AR-15, ammunition, a police vest and a Taser. Authorities...
Yankees must get creative to meet their two big goals
The coldest Hot Stove season ever — in the non-collusion category, for those of us old enough to remember the ’80s — is starting to thaw. Your early forecast: If...
Cousins used toddler in plan to make and sell porn: authorities
A man and woman from Ohio have been charged with using a 2-year-old toddler in a plan to produce and sell child pornography videos. Cousins Ciera Richter, 25, and Jason...
Noah Syndergaard: Matt Harvey and I will bounce back
The Mets are hoping the addition of new manager Mickey Callaway and pitching coach Dave Eiland can help a once fearsome rotation return to dominance. Both have been in contact...
Why fewer Knicks sell outs are not concerning MSG officials
The Knicks are showing they don’t have to sell out to win at the Garden. In an odd quirk, the Knicks have sold out fewer than half their home games...
Seven ways Giants can salvage something out of this season
The Giants are 2-10 and won’t be playing in January. The head coach and general manager have been fired and more changes can be expected during the offseason. Now for...
Josh McCown's extra 'gift' might be most vital one for Jets
Josh McCown is making $6 million this season with a chance, through playing-time incentives, to make $8 million. That makes him one of the most underpaid players in the NFL,...
Jerry Blevins knows the Mets' offseason move he wants to see
Sandy Alderson isn’t alone in his desire for the Mets to get some help in the bullpen. “It’s pretty obvious we have a need for another big arm back there,...
Boxing champ has secret to Kristaps Porzingis recovery
Kristaps Porzingis can take a punch. Recovering in just one week from his right ankle bending sideways at 90 degrees was no surprise to Latvian boxing champion Mairis Briedis. Briedis,...
Giants will give Cowboys fits after cleaning house
The Giants did the right thing firing Ben McAdoo and Jerry Reese on Monday. Now, Giants fans can replace their anger with thoughts of the perfect new coach/GM tandem and...
Kevin Shattenkirk's ex-coach blasts him in brutal interview
WASHINGTON — It was a shocking bit of honesty, and it reopened a wound that had been closed for almost two months. Capitals coach Barry Trotz did not mince words...
Ravens a live underdog vs. rival Steelers
The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. Ravens (+5) over...
Giancarlo Stanton has Yankees on a very short trade list
The Giancarlo Stanton saga took some more twists and turns on Thursday, including talk the Marlins slugger could be interested in coming to the Yankees. Stanton has cooled on the...
College student electrocutes himself while working on project
CHILI, N.Y. — Authorities in western New York say an 18-year-old college student has been seriously injured after being electrocuted while working on a project. The Democrat and Chronicle of...
Adam Silver disagrees with de Blasio: Nets thriving in Brooklyn
MEXICO CITY — Mayor Bill de Blasio may not think the Nets are working out in Brooklyn, but NBA commissioner Adam Silver begs to differ. When The Post asked Silver,...
Priest fatally stabbed with samurai sword at Tokyo shrine
TOKYO — The head priest of a prominent shrine in Tokyo was ambushed and killed with a samurai sword, apparently by her brother, who then took his own life, police...
Police surprise terminally ill boy with adorable Christmas gift
CHELSEA, Mass. — Police in a Massachusetts city have returned to visit a terminally ill boy with a special Christmas gift. The Boston Globe reports police cruisers again filled 2-year-old...
Giants fans messed up on Geno Smith: Landon Collins
The day after Geno Smith expressed his disappointment over losing his starting spot following one game, two teammates stood up for him — and pointed the finger at how fans...
Student claims school's sex assault expulsion was racially-charged
A former student at the prestigious Riverdale Country School in The Bronx claims he was expelled for sexual assault despite a lack of evidence and a retraction by the alleged...
NYC might get its first snowfall of the season this weekend
The Big Apple could see its first snowfall of the season with 1 to 3 inches possible Saturday, AccuWeather says. The temperature is expected not to rise above 32 degrees...
Police say they stopped MS-13 from kidnapping, murdering teen boy
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — The attempted kidnapping of a 16-year-old boy who authorities say was targeted for murder by the MS-13 street gang was foiled by police officers in a Long...
New Jersey looks to make 'drunken-droning' a crime
TRENTON, N.J. — State lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that would bar people from operating drones while drunk. The National Conference on State Legislatures says at least 38 states are...
2 officers indicted on deadly conduct charges for lethal arrest
DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers have been indicted by a grand jury following the death last year of a man they had arrested and subjected to physical restraint. The...
Nets topple Carmelo Anthony, Thunder in Mexico City shocker
MEXICO CITY — Apparently Brooklyn grit carries all the way to Mexico. The Nets pulled out a come-from-behind 100-95 victory over the Thunder at Arena Ciudad de Mexico and won...
Nanny found dead in woods was tortured before she was killed
A nanny in Florida whose body was found in a wooded area in September was tortured before she was ultimately killed, according to reports. Jennifer Fulford, 56, went missing Sept....
Elite racehorses killed as wildfire expands to training center
SAN DIEGO — Hundreds of elite thoroughbred racehorses sprinted away from flames Thursday as one of California's major wildfires tore through a training center in San Diego County. Not all...
Pope Francis suggests changing hallmark line of 'Our Father'
Pope Francis has suggested he wants to make a change to The Lord's Prayer, widely known among the faithful as the “Our Father.” Specifically, the Catholic leader said in an...
Deep dive on the draft QBs and the one who 'helped himself'
By now, the names are as familiar to football fans as the Sunday tailgate menu — Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen. The three college quarterbacks have been hyped...
Waiter fired after sharing customer's homophobic receipt
A restaurant worker in North Carolina was fired after he shared a picture of a customer’s anti-gay receipt on Facebook. A server, identified only as Justin S., posted a photo...
Seahawks primed to pull off road upset
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Seahawks...
St. John's needs Justin Simon at best vs. unbeaten Arizona State
Justin Simon had no ill feelings towards Arizona when he left the school for St. John’s, and he hasn’t used his fast start this season in his new home as...