December 24, 2017
How NFL laughingstock became the best story in the league
The Rams used to be known as the Greatest Show on Turf. Now, just call them the Best Script in Hollywood. With a come-from-behind, 27-23 victory over the Titans in...
Eli Apple's bizarre season is only getting stranger
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The strange Eli Apple saga continues to get stranger. The second-year cornerback was in uniform for Sunday’s 23-0 loss to the Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium,...
Landon Collins breaks down as he learns it's all over
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Landon Collins has started 47 consecutive games as a Giant since he walked into the NFL. He won’t get to 48. Collins said he cried when X-rays...
Psychics may hold the answer to Wall Street's future
If you’re convinced that the “normal” techniques for calling the market just aren’t cutting it anymore, you might consider the paranormal. Psychic intuition and planet-based predictions get dismissed as hopelessly...
Giants might end up scaring away next franchise quarterback
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Hey, Josh Rosen, are you sure you want to come to New York? It was 10 years ago when Eli Manning began the drive to glory and...
City agencies have battled over discrimination suit for 7 years
Two city agencies have been battling over a former stressed-out worker’s discrimination suit for nearly seven years — and there’s no end in sight. Rose Vincent, who worked as a...
Cancer patient celebrates Christmas with son after Hurricane Maria setback
Hurricane Maria had other plans for Puerto Rico grandma Luz Vega Negron. Vega Negron, 75, was newly diagnosed with stomach cancer and set to have surgery when the massive storm...
Snow expected to miss city on Christmas
It’ll be a white Christmas — nearly everywhere in New York but the Big Apple. “If you want to see a white Christmas, head north,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Kottlowski said...
Astronauts watch 'Star Wars' for movie night in space
Sometimes, science fact is stranger than science fiction. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station watched “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” during a movie night. This photo of the screening for...
Christmas break couldn't have come at better time for Nets
Considering these turbulent times, the Nets’ Christmas wishes surely revolve around family and faith, goodwill and world peace and such. But truth be told, somewhere on that holiday wish list...
Rangers must start considering their Ryan McDonagh options
You’ve heard from two headliners of the prospective marquee free-agent class of 2019, and you’ve heard that Erik Karlsson and Drew Doughty intend to reap rewards commensurate with their considerable...
Seahawks star stunningly begs Cowboys to sign him
Earl Thomas is starting early on his future Christmas list. The Seahawks defensive back apparently wants a Cowboys jersey and spot on their roster in the coming years. Thomas chased...
Giants report card: Offense reaches depressing new low
Grades from the Giants’ 23-0 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday: Offense How can it be that a terrible unit keeps getting worse? Eli Manning (27 of 45, 263 yards,...
The story of the classical Christmas masterwork
It’s surely possible to be somewhere in the United States in the Christmas season without ready access to a performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” perhaps in the middle of the Denali...
Salvaging childhood after ISIS in Iraq
Call him the marbles wizard of Karmles. And in addition to excelling at one of the world’s oldest games, Noeh illustrates the precarious existence of Christians in the Mideast. The...
How Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid can ruin Knicks' holiday
Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have played just 86 combined games, but the Knicks have seen enough of the young 76ers duo to know Monday’s matchup won’t be easy. On...
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ soars to $745M worldwide
Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is showing plenty of force at multiplexes worldwide with $745.4 million globally as of Sunday. The North American take has hit $365 million in...
Painting of crucified Santa displayed outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Christmas Eve stunt that was ripped as sacrilegious.
Jets' exciting young safety just can't put stamp on his season
Jamal Adams has had some good moments as a rookie this season, but he has yet to record an interception. Adams came close again Sunday on a Philip Rivers pass...
'And it came to pass in those days': The Nativity according to Luke
From the Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 2, Verses 1 through 20: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that...
Eli Manning and Giants look equally miserable
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It happens virtually every week and so there is no shock or even surprise when another loss is tacked onto the burgeoning list of them. But when...
The only way for Jets to get anything out of their last game
This is what the Jets’ season has devolved into: The most compelling moment in Sunday’s moribund 14-7 loss to the Chargers came late in the first half, when Bryce Petty...
Another country will move embassy to Jerusalem
GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala's president announced on Christmas Eve that the Central American country will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming the first nation to follow the lead...
Todd Bowles claims it was his call to bench Wilkerson
Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Muhammad Wilkerson had “served his sentence,” but that punishment was extended Sunday. The countdown to Wilkerson’s final day as a Jet continued with the defensive...
Democrats are fooling themselves about how the tax cut will play out
According to political analysts, 2018 Democrats will use the just-passed tax reform as a way to argue that the Republican Party is the party of the plutocracy, which is another...
How Jets turned 'short-yardage' play into their most fun one
A flat-lining Jets offense found life Sunday afternoon when its running back chased the backup center down the field, all the way into the end zone. Bilal Powell woke up...
The Knicks' Process wasn't supposed to be here yet
With the Knicks set to host the 76ers on Christmas Day, it is worth remembering: The Process isn’t happening only in Philadelphia. After shipping Carmelo Anthony to the Thunder in...
Fiery plane crash kills 5 people in Florida
BARTOW, Fla. — A small plane headed to Key West for the Christmas holiday crashed Sunday at the end of a runway at a Florida airport, killing five people, authorities...
Jets report card: Coaching staff has some explaining to do
Grades from the Jets' 14-7 loss to the Chargers on Sunday: Offense This was another ugly performance by the Jets offense. QB Bryce Petty (15-of-28, 119 yards, 1 INT, 49.6...
NFL playoff picture begins to clear as two lock up spots
The NFL playoff picture got clearer after the early games, as the Detroit Lions were eliminated, the Saints and Panthers locked up spots; and the Kansas City Chiefs won the...
Pope compares Bethlehem trek to refugee migrations today
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis in Christmas Eve remarks Sunday likened the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem to the migrations of millions of people today who are forced...
NFL trying to fix concussion protocol system on the fly
As the NFL’s regular-season calendar is closing, the league has attempted to address its broken concussion protocol system. The NFL has made significant changes to the protocol, including adding a...
911 operator couldn't believe deadly train derailment was real
The 911 operator who took the first call reporting a deadly train derailment in Washington state could barely believe her ears, saying: "Holy cow. So the train is actually on...
FBI seeks records from Cyprus bank with Russian ties
The FBI is seeking the financial records of a now-shuttered bank in Cyprus used by wealthy Russians with political connections and is being investigated for money laundering by the US...
Jets angry after latest Bryce Petty tryout goes nowhere
If the Jets-Chargers game was a Christmas present, you would return it. The Chargers topped the Jets 14-7 in a miserable Christmas Eve game at MetLife Stadium that featured 18...
NFL ref fight breaks out after shocking Patriots reversal
NFL officiating experts can't figure out NFL officiating. After the stunning overturn of a would-be Kelvin Benjamin touchdown just before the half in Sunday's Bills-Patriots game, former NFL vice president...
Teens surprise school janitor with heart-warming Christmas gift
Though teenagers suffer a historically bad rap for being self-absorbed, one thoughtful group of Michigan high schoolers made a point to applaud someone special this holiday: their hardworking school janitor....
Why this can be a throwback Christmas for Knicks fans
Look, it’s probably unfair to Christmas to point out that the Knicks have been brutal for a while whenever they’ve been scheduled to play on Dec. 25. They’ve lost, a...
NFL apparently rules Patriots can't lose after latest stunning call
Upon further review, the ruling on the field has been changed to whatever it needs to be to benefit the Patriots. Maybe not exactly, but that's what the rest of...
Squats pay off as Saints butt makes interception
Five years ago, the Jets had the Buttfumble. Last week, the Panthers scored on the Buttcatch as Damiere Byrd got both cheeks inbounds for a touchdown before landing on the...
Rescuers use chopper to make daring save at French ski resort
High-flying rescuers used helicopters to pluck passengers from a stalled ski lift in the French Alps Sunday. More than 70 gondolas froze mid-air at the alpine Chamrousse resort at about...
Arrest made in deadly Long Island hit-and-run crash
The suspected hit-and-run driver who allegedly killed a Long Island teen last month was finally busted — as he was freed from jail on an unrelated crime. Police nabbed Daniel...
Serena Williams is coming back to terrorize tennis
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Serena Williams is returning to competition with an exhibition match Saturday in Abu Dhabi against French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Williams has not played...
Robbers try daylight smash-and-grab at jewelry store: cops
Two people barged into a Manhattan jewelry store, pepper-sprayed its employees and attempted to steal jewels in broad daylight, police and a witness said. A male thief first entered Noble...
Residents displaced by deadly London fire still waiting for homes
Survivors of the deadly London hi-rise fire will still be in hotels at Christmas, six months after the inferno, officials said. A charity working with former residents of Grenfell Tower...
Real reason behind Knicks' odd schedule (sorry, Stan Van Gundy)
It’s the Grammys, stupid. According to industry sources, the major factor in the Knicks’ home-heavy early schedule is a combination of the Garden hosting the Grammys in January and the...
Senator Jeff Flake won't rule out 2020 run against Trump
WASHINGTON – Retiring Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake on Sunday wouldn't rule out a 2020 run against President Trump, saying the commander-in-chief is “inviting” a challenger with his politics of division...
WWE star's wife blasts 'idiot' fans after in-match bottle-throw
WWE star Kalisto's wife has blasted "the idiots" who "assaulted" her husband and left him needing stitches and with a potential fracture. The high-flying star was smashed in the face...
Doctors to remove 10-pound tumor from boy's face
MIAMI — Doctors in Florida are planning to remove a 10-pound tumor from a Cuban teen’s face. The Miami Herald reports that 14-year-old Emanuel Zayas and his parents recently traveled...
United Airlines took my seat and gave it to a politician: woman
A teacher from Washington, D.C., accused United Airlines of booting her from her first class seat in order to give it to a congresswoman, she wrote in an account that...
Accuser speaks out against rugby star/ex-NFLer: I was a virgin
The woman accusing Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne of rape has spoken out through her lawyer. The woman, identified only as Ms. V, said she was abstaining from sex until...
American tourist falls 30 feet while chasing monkey who stole hat
A Florida man is fighting for his life after he fell from an Indonesian rooftop chasing a monkey that stole his Pittsburgh Steelers cap. Jeff “Swede” Swedenhjelm, 40, is currently...
Trump spends holiday attacking FBI deputy director McCabe
President Trump kept up his attacks on FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe on Sunday, once again raising questions about Democratic campaign contributions to his wife's failed Senate run in Virginia....
NFL teams pounce, yell Packers now have to cut Aaron Rodgers
For once it's a Hail Mary the Packers won't like. A few unnamed NFL teams are arguing that Green Bay should have to release Aaron Rodgers after the team put...
What to do if you drank too much at the company holiday party
I didn’t follow your advice and overindulged at the office holiday party. I don’t remember much but apparently I embarrassed myself. What do I do? You didn’t take my advice...
For some, working on Christmas comes with the territory
His mother wanted him home in Old Saybrook, Conn. for Christmas, no excuses, no matter what. His boss demanded that he spend Dec.25 in Lower Manhattan at the offices of...
Muhammad Wilkerson's Jets career is ending awkwardly
Muhammad Wilkerson will sit for the second straight week, and it looks like he has played his final game as a Jet. The defensive end will be inactive for Sunday’s...
Star college QB trying to force his way to Giants
The Browns' dysfunction is a gift to 31 other teams -- this Christmas Eve, perhaps the Giants most of all. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen, one of the projected top picks...
North Korea calls UN sanctions an 'act of war'
North Korea ripped the latest round of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear weapons program as an "act of war" and vowed the countries that voted to approve the penalties...
Trump wishes troops a Merry Christmas, tells them 'we're winning'
President Donald Trump delivered a Christmas Eve message to members of the military -- telling them "We're winning!" against terrorism -- via video teleconference Sunday morning. The president addressed members...
Your guide to movies and TV shows to watch on Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a good time to curl up on your couch and watch some TV. From family-friendly movies to marathons of your favorite shows, there’s a lot on the...
Trump tells Mar-a-Lago guests: 'You all just got a lot richer'
President Trump told members of his exclusive Florida resort "You all just got a lot richer," just hours after signing a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax reform bill that critics said...
When to catch hot new TV shows and returning faves this winter
Winter is here, and along with cold nights and salted sidewalks it also brings with it a deep bench of TV shows. From new series to returning favorites, here’s your...
Man's body found hanging from tree: cops
A man was found hanging from a tree near a Queens school early Sunday morning, authorities said. The 57-year-old man was discovered around 7 a.m. at Rory Staunton Field park...
Man stabbed in the face during argument: cops
A Queens man was stabbed in the head and face in Brooklyn on Sunday morning, police said. The 27-year-old victim had been arguing with two unknown men outside Family Food...
Inside the glam world of illegal high-stakes poker
It’s eight o’clock on a Thursday night in New York City. Inside a Midtown doorman apartment building, eight men are gathered around a table playing a game of Pot Limit...
Woman who sent bitcoin to ISIS benefited from visa: authorities
Federal authorities say a Pakistani-born woman accused in a bitcoin scheme to help the Islamic State group got a visa allowing her into United States because of her family ties....
Horse poop from 'the American people' sent to Mnuchin's residence
A report Saturday of a suspicious Christmas package outside the California home of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin turned out to be a false alarm, police said. A Los Angeles...
Ex-con walks into police station, turns himself in for 2013 murder
A man walked into a Bronx station house Saturday and told startled cops he fatally stabbed a homeless victim four years ago, police said. Eugene Villani, 41, said he killed...
The movement to impeach Trump is just beginning
Before you settle down for a long winter’s nap with adult visions of sugar plums, consider a key fact about the 2018 midterm elections: We already know what they’re going...
The writing was on the wall from beginning for this Giants disaster
What Giants fans endured this season was an organizational meltdown the likes of which only Browns fans can comprehend. Only old-timers who witnessed The Fumble back on Nov. 19, 1978,...
Todd Bowles' job isn't safe yet
When the Jets take the field for Sunday’s home finale against the Chargers, optics will play a significant part in the proceedings. The Jets are 5-9, eliminated from the playoff...
Rate hikes have negative impacts on the economy
Dear John: I don’t get you today. For months, if not years, you have correctly noted how we older savers have been robbed by artificially set low interest rates. Now...
Why can't utility companies be reasonable?
Dear John: I know this won’t be one of your most pressing requests, but to me it is of great importance. I am an avid reader of your column and...
Red Bulls spend big to acquire young Argentine midfielder
Amid the big-money signings by rival New York City FC and even expansion Atlanta, many Red Bulls fans wondered if the club still was ambitious or just plain cheap. Then...
Vigneault benches another big-name Ranger in crunch time
First it was Kevin Shattenkirk, and this time it was Mika Zibanejad. As the Rangers pushed to try to overcome a one-goal deficit, coach Alain Vigneault decided to bench Zibanejad,...
Tim Hardaway Sr. sounds off on Knicks fans who bashed Jr.
His father sees Tim Hardaway Jr. as a future All-Star. As such, Tim Hardaway Sr., the former Heat All-Star point guard and now a Pistons assistant, said he was “upset”...
NY Times writer remains firm on iPhone slowdown 'conspiracy' claim
News that Apple intentionally slowed down its old iPhones has consumers in an uproar. Since Apple copped to it last week, there’s been news of class-action lawsuits waged against the...
Spencer Dinwiddie's career night ends with a thud
INDIANAPOLIS — Spencer Dinwiddie poured in a career-high 26 points Saturday night against the Pacers. But chances are it’s the three he didn’t get that he’ll rue. The young point...
Christmas Eve shoppers should be careful with their credit cards
Procrastinators are not the only ones out shopping for that last-minute gift on Christmas Eve. Credit card fraudsters wait until the most frenzied shopping day of the year to strike,...
Wall Street is approaching Christmas with a different outlook
Jet-setting with the entourage to luxury Caribbean resorts is just one of the many fine pleasures for bankers and deal-makers this Christmas season. But Wall Street is also ditching some...
NYC retailers rock the holidays with extravagant displays
Retailers’ holiday-inspired displays helped lure some of the 6 million visitors to Gotham to do their shopping between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — an all-time high, according to NYC &...
Landon Collins brushes off Pro Bowl criticism
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Based on the standard he set last year, Landon Collins has not come close to duplicating that performance this season. He was a legitimate 2016 NFL Defensive...