December 27, 2017

Lundqvist backup helps Rangers snare hard-fought shootout win

It was from an unlikely source, but backup goalie Ondrej Pavelec was the reason the Rangers were allowed to do something very important coming off their three-day Christmas break. “It...

This is why readers aren't happy about the tax cut

In Tuesday’s column, I wondered why so few Americans looked favorably on President Trump’s tax cuts. They are, after all, cuts in tax rates. One study even says that 143 million...

My dog was killed by an unlicensed pet surgeon

A self-styled Ace Ventura lost her own dog for good when a high-end Upper West Side veterinary clinic allowed a veterinary technician to extract a tooth from the pooch. Six-year-old...

Victims of brutal quadruple murder were bound, had throats slit

New information has emerged about the murders of an upstate mother, her two children and her domestic partner, including how they possibly died. Multiple law enforcement sources told the Albany...

Nets no match for Anthony Davis and the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry had the nerve to call the Nets the most dangerous team in the league, but the only threat they posed Wednesday night was...

Hornacek rips Knicks after a crushing choke

CHICAGO — It ended with a missed free throw by Jarrett Jack and a weird 3-point shot by Enes Kanter that Jeff Hornacek called in the huddle. It ended with...

NYPD cop busted for stealing from Banana Republic quits

The NYPD sergeant busted for allegedly shoplifting at a Banana Republic store near Police Headquarters in lower Manhattan has quit the department, according to police sources. “It’s a sad way...

Islanders rally past Sabres in OT, with help of delayed review call

A review from Toronto saved the Islanders late in regulation. Rookie Mathew Barzal saved them in overtime. Barzal’s overtime heroics followed Josh Bailey’s video-review equalizer in regulation to give the...

Wife of slain journalist sues for FBI docs to go after Iran

A woman still seeking justice for the 2005 murder of her journalist husband in Iraq is suing the FBI for documents related to the investigation so she can go after...

Cuomo grants clemency to 61 convicted criminals

Gov. Cuomo on Wednesday granted clemency to 61 convicted criminals — including 18 illegal immigrants who faced deportation but could now be home free. The governor also pardoned 39 people...

'Netflix of magazines' could be up for sale

Texture, the app that has been described as the “Netflix of magazines,” is on the block, The Post has learned. The app, which was launched in 2010, allows ­customers unlimited...

Willy Hernangomez is desperately waiting for something to give

CHICAGO — At the Knicks’ Christmas Eve practice, center Willy Hernangomez got clocked by assistant coach David Bliss during a one-on-one drill. The blow caused a big welt on his...

Hollywood has another huge year thanks to 'Star Wars'

The ­“Star Wars” force is on track to hoist North American box office receipts above $11 billion for the third year in a row. That’s if the final six days...

Erica Garner suffered 'major brain damage' in the heart attack

Erica Garner suffered “major brain damage” from the heart attack she suffered last weekend, it was announced Wednesday. The grim update about the daughter of Eric Garner — who died...

Jamal Adams promises Jets he's barely scratched the surface

The Christmas present arrived for Jets fans just after 7 p.m. on Dec. 25. Instead of appearing under their tree, it popped up on their iPhones, laptops or tablets. “Just...

New tax bill has New Yorkers scrambling to take deductions

With the new Republican tax law set to put a cap of $10,000 on federal property tax deductions for 2018, New York taxpayers are scrambling this week to figure out...

Christian Hackenberg may finally play in a real game

After nearly two years of watching, learning and preparing for his moment, Christian Hackenberg may finally get into an actual NFL regular-season game. For the first time since Josh McCown...

This is what Giants get for letting Eli Apple spiral

Eli Apple better look long and hard in the mirror now, if it isn’t too late, before he will be remembered as another Giants bust, before he one day is...

Man shot ex after she stabbed his new girlfriend: cops

A Maryland man and his ex-girlfriend landed in jail after a wild fight broke out between the man, his new flame and his ex, according to police. John Sebastian Lopez,...

Eli Apple still has supporters — in the Jets locker room

Not everyone has turned on Eli Apple. The embattled Giants cornerback, suspended Wednesday, still has a few friends left — in the Jets locker room. “He was a great teammate...

Trump should crack down on UNRWA, finally end fiction of Palestinian 'refugees'

As the UN General Assembly voted to reject America’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, US Ambassador Nikki Haley issued a stern warning: We’ll remember this the next...

Cops went to home of pregnant woman later found dead — but didn't check on her

NYPD cops were called to a Brooklyn home Wednesday to check on a pregnant mom who was “scared” of her husband because he was “acting funny,” police sources told The...

Behind the new craze for pro-wrestling-nostalgia documentaries

"Nature Boy,” the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Ric Flair, premiered to ratings 78 percent higher than the average 30 for 30. Along with Netflix’s “The Resurrection of Jake...

How Spielberg’s 'The Post' misses what really happened in 'Nam

"Democracy dies in darkness” is the new motto of the Washington Post. It adopted the slogan amid the campaign of the liberal press to topple President Trump. Steven Spielberg’s new...

Melania’s no tree-killer — that Jackson Magnolia needed urgent attention

First lady Melania Trump made a tough but necessary decision concerning a historic piece of the White House. Yet that didn’t stop some from implying that she was a thoughtless...

And you thought NY’s $420M giveaway to movie moguls was bad?

Give Gov. Andrew Cuomo credit for vetoing a bill that would have made the state’s perverse handouts for film companies even more twisted. Too bad, though, he didn’t move to...

The year's most colorful TV characters

2017 was a busy TV year, from sleeper hit shows (“The Good Doctor”) to new prestige powerhouses (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) to older shows reaching thought-provoking conclusions (“The Leftovers”). But any...

Rangers welcomed back from break with major shakeup

Alain Vigneault was hoping to “catch everybody’s attention,” and he sure did. The Rangers coach mixed and matched almost all of his forward lines and defensive pairs for the team’s...

Eli Apple's suspension could save Giants millions

The Giants jettisoned Eli Apple for the remainder of the season. Now the question is: If they decide to permanently banish the former 10th pick before the final two years...

Dozens of people stranded after NYC ferry hits sandbar

An NYC Ferry boat carrying 27 people ran aground on a sandbar off the Rockaways on Wednesday evening -- stranding it for hours in sub-freezing temperatures because the water is...

State expands probe into CUNY professors' shady dealings

State officials have now expanded a probe into whether City University of New York professors scored easy tenure and promotions by paying shady, off-shore companies to publish their research. After...

I nearly lost custody of my children because I'm gay

Chavie Weisberger will never forget the day in October 2012 when her friend came over and told her that her ex-husband, Naftali Weisberger, was suing the formerly Hasidic mom for...

Infant dies after dad bent baby until he was limp: cops

An infant boy, whose body was allegedly bent in half by his father's efforts to make the baby stop crying, died Tuesday, police said. The 6-month-old boy’s father, 30-year-old Robert...

Man calls 911, reports killing his wife

PORTLAND, Tenn. — Authorities say a Tennessee man called police and confessed to killing his wife. News outlets report Portland police said in a news release that 55-year-old Jose Castano...

Yankees warn everyone: We're not done yet

The Yankees have done more during this glacially paced offseason than a large part of the rest of baseball — adding Giancarlo Stanton, bringing back CC Sabathia and trading Starlin...

Horrific video reveals abuse of boy found dead in concrete

WICHITA, Kan. — Video images of a 3-year-old Wichita boy being severely abused months before his body was found encased in concrete in the home where he lived with his...

Steelers players seek to expose James Harrison's 'lies'

James Harrison appears to have burned some bridges on his way into enemy territory. A handful of Harrison's former Steelers teammates suggested the way the veteran linebacker's release played out...

Bernie Sanders will swear in de Blasio for a second term

He may have publicly supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race, but Mayor de Blasio is turning to Clinton's lefty opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, to swear him in...

Why Daniel Day-Lewis had to go to fashion boot camp

One day, in 2016, prima ballerina Sara Mearns received a call from the New York City Ballet’s costume shop saying she had to stop by and meet their new intern....

The latest lifestyle craze: Clear out clutter like you're going to die

Don't let the title scare you: “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” (Scribner, out Tuesday) is the latest word on decluttering your life. Author Margareta Magnusson, an 83-year-old grandmother...

Derrick Rose speaks: I'm not depressed, and I'll be back

Derrick Rose's time with the Cavaliers did not get off to a good start, and after deciding to take some time away from the team, there was plenty of speculation...

Pharma Bro's ex-lawyer found guilty of defrauding investors

In a surprise twist, a former lawyer for one of "pharma felon" Martin Shkreli's drug companies was found guilty Wednesday of helping his ex-boss defraud investors out of $11 million​...

Small-screen stars slash price of their penthouse

“How I Met Your Mother” and “Friends From College” star Cobie Smulders and her husband, Taran Killam, who formerly had roles in “Hamilton” and on “Saturday Night Live,” have dropped...

'Dear Evan Hansen' star now owns $2M West Side pad

Ben Platt, the 24-year-old Tony-winning original star of “Dear Evan Hansen,” is now the owner of an apartment at the Grand Millennium, at 1965 Broadway near Lincoln Center, per a...

'Dancing with the Stars'-winning race car driver selling Florida mansion

Brazilian race car driver and “Dancing with the Stars” winner Hélio Castroneves is listing his Fort Lauderdale, Fla., home for $2.89 million. Castroneves, a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500,...

Here's where Harvey Keitel is house hunting in NYC

Actor and producer Harvey Keitel has long been associated with the streets of New York in films including Martin Scorsese’s “Mean Streets” and “Taxi Driver.” So it only seems fitting...

Manhattan home of legendary senator finds a buyer

The home of late New York Sen. Jacob Javits and his wife, Marian, who died in February, is in contract. During their parties and events, the co-op, at 322 E....

Man indicted for spraying poop-like liquid in grocery store

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A man who authorities say sprayed a foul-smelling brown liquid on produce at a South Carolina grocery store now faces federal charges. Charleston Police said 41-year-old Pau...

Lawmaker who 'booted' woman from flight once named meanest member of Congress

The Texas lawmaker accused of big-footing her way into a first-class airline seat has a long history of boorish behavior — on the ground as well as in the air....

Vanity Fair under attack over snarky Hillary video

Hell hath no fury like scorned Hillary Clinton supporters. Vanity Fair got pummeled with angry tweets Wednesday after its “Hive” blog published a snarky video it called “Six New Year’s...

Giants suspend Eli Apple after practice clash with coaches

The Giants have finally had enough of their Bad Apple. Eli Apple, the second-year cornerback mired myriad on-the-field and off-the-field issues, was suspended Wednesday for the final week of the...

Lower East Side's giant penis mural didn't last long

The Lower East Side is finally losing its giant erection -- and cops want to speak to the artist, sources told The Post on Wednesday. The massive mural of a...

Long Island family busted for $25M counterfeiting scheme

It’s a counterfeiting family affair. Nassau County cops arrested a father and his two sons Tuesday for importing $25 million of phony luxury bags, watches and other accessories, officials said....

People stranded on Disneyland rides after power outage

Fun was brought to a screeching halt at California's Disneyland when a massive power outage shut down several attractions Wednesday — leaving many stranded on the rides during the peak...

Eli Apple evades reporters to 'take a s--t'

Call him Eli Crapple. The cornerback added a potty mouth to the reasons he's found himself on the Giants' naughty list this season. The embattled second-year Giant did not make...

Sam Darnold gives Browns hope — with a reservation

It's officially "do you want to play for the Browns" season. A day after UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen said he'd "rather be a lower pick at the right team than...

Couple charged with using drone to deliver drugs

A California couple were charged on Tuesday after they allegedly used a drone to deliver drugs to customers while a 9-year-old girl lived in their drug-littered home, police said. The...

Cuomo's lost #MeToo footing, Iran's cyberwar and other comments

Political scribe: How Cuomo Lost His #MeToo Footing Gov. Andrew Cuomo may usually be “an acute forecaster of New York’s political climate,” but Aaron Short at The Daily Beast suggests...

Emails show de Blasio was pushed to be more progressive

Mayor Bill de Blasio had to be pressured to expand his national progressive platform in 2015 — or risk the loss of critical support from advocates — to include Social...

This year's hurricanes 'devastated' coral reefs, scientists say

Coral reefs off St. John are in shambles after Hurricanes Maria and Irma tore through the Caribbean earlier this year, according to scientists. Researchers from the University at Buffalo and...

Cops believe young woman was fatally pushed by her partner

A pregnant mom was found dead Wednesday at the bottom of a basement staircase inside her Brooklyn home – and cops suspect her husband strangled her, police sources said. Tonie...

Now you can charge your phone from up to 3 feet way

Drop the plug and forget the mat — the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday approved a wireless gizmo that lets people charge their smartphones and other devices from up to...

FDNY firefighter arrested for assaulting traffic agent

A New York City firefighter was arrested Wednesday morning after he ripped the shield off a traffic agent's jacket in anger over a parking ticket she wrote him in Queens,...

Why having sex when you're tired can ruin your relationship

What’s more important for a healthy relationship: sleep or sex? The answer may surprise you. Earlier this year, I was in a state of extreme sleep deprivation. I was stressed,...

Haircut from hell lands stylist behind bars

MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they arrested a hairstylist accused of snipping a 22-year-old customer’s ear. Police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the victim told officers the hairstylist told him...

Giants give Davis Webb a promotion but no guarantees

Young or old, peewee or professional, it means something. You get that uniform, it means you are on the team. Davis Webb is part of the team, of course, but...

Cop plotted to blackmail wife while she planned his murder

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania police officer has pleaded guilty to a plot to blackmail his wife over having sex with a 14-year-old boy while she has pleaded guilty to...

Ex-Yankee gets assault charges dismissed

Assault charges against former New York Yankee Pat Kelly and his gal pal were dismissed Wednesday. Neither the retired infielder nor his flame, Marina Cernova, were in court as prosecutors...

Chiefs make QB switch for suddenly intriguing Week 17

The Chiefs selected a former Texas Tech quarterback in the 2017 draft, and they plan to play him in the final week of the season. Patrick Mahomes will make his...

Why it took so long for de Blasio to endorse Clinton

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign kept giving Mayor de Blasio opportunities to make a splashy endorsement -- and he kept blowing them off, according to newly released emails. “Brainstorming whether to...

Astros coach nearly died at the World Series parade

Astros first base coach Rich Dauer nearly died at the team's World Series championship parade in Houston in November. Dauer, 65, had slipped and hit his head on a wet...

DOJ mishandled sex harassment cases: watchdog

The Department of Justice has a "systemic" problem in how it handles sex harassment complaints, according to a report by its inspector general that recommended "strong action" to preserve the...

Lesbian couple, 2 kids viciously killed in quadruple homicide

The four people found dead in an upstate basement were identified Wednesday as a mom, her two young kids and her domestic partner – and cops said it may be...

Did Aaron Rodgers' family feud carry over to Christmas?

The Green Bay Packers quarterback was noticeably absent from social media shots taken by the Rodgers family over the holidays.

Co-op board backtracks, will leave feral cat colony alone

These cats are here to stay. After The Post reported on a Queens co-op board’s destruction of shelters for a feral cat colony located behind their building, the panel did...

Landon Collins now tries to make nice with Eli Apple

A day after calling Eli Apple a "cancer" -- and mere hours after doubling down on his stunning public rebuke -- Landon Collins has taken his foot off the gas...

Several injured after explosion at St. Petersburg supermarket

MOSCOW — Russian news reports say at least four people have been injured by an explosion at a supermarket in St. Petersburg. Russian news agencies quoted St. Petersburg’s branch of...

White House trims historic tree

First lady Melania Trump did some tree trimming over the Christmas holidays at the White House. A large portion of a nearly 200-year-old tree on the South Lawn planted by...

Savannah Chrisley's NBA ex rebounds with former flame

Chrisley and Detroit Pistons rookie Luke Kennard split in August.

Rangers surprisingly giving Lundqvist extra-long break

This was thinking about the long-term rather than the short-term. And maybe it was surprising to everyone looking in, but the Rangers had been planning this for a while. In...

Obama remains most admired man in the world: poll

Barack Obama’s legacy may be under attack by President Trump — but he still has bragging rights as the most admired man in the world, according to a new Gallup...

Hornacek thinks Hardaway Jr. won't miss all of crucial stretch

CHICAGO -- Tim Hardaway Jr. said he hopes to be cleared to run next week, and Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek still is eyeing a January return after Tuesday’s latest reevaluation....

These are the top 5 animal attacks that terrified us in 2017

In the animal kingdom, survival reigns supreme. 

Giants linebacker's season that started so great ends quietly

When the Giants examine the autopsy of their 2017 season, dysfunction, lack of leadership and overrating the talent on the roster will all be revealed. So will the undeniable impact...

Now Russia is accusing US of meddling in its election

The Russian foreign ministry accused the United States of "direct interference" in the country's upcoming election after the State Department criticized ​the barring ​of ​President Vladimir Putin's chief rival from...

Man beat pregnant woman with bat, forcibly injected her with meth: cops

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman and injecting her with methamphetamine without her consent. News outlets reported Tuesday that the criminal complaint...

Proof that the human mind is one part awesome, one part terror

A mind is a terrible thing to waste … but an even more terrifying thing to explore. 2017 was a roller coaster for psychology and mental health. The FDA called...

Fired food worker charged after Lambeau Field car rampage

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A fired food service worker is being charged with ramming other vehicles at Lambeau Field in Green Bay last week. Forty-year-old Chay Vang was charged with...

Family lives in tiny house on island the size of a tennis court

Earth's tiniest inhabited island is known as Just Enough Room Island for a reason — it's barely the size of a tennis court. Despite measuring in at a minuscule 3,300...

Landon Collins accelerates his Eli Apple attack

It is hard to come back from calling someone a "cancer," and Landon Collins isn't trying to retreat. The morning after the Giants standout safety went public in his blasting...

Building fires leave dozens homeless in subfreezing temps

Dozens of residents were displaced in subfreezing temperatures when fires broke out early Wednesday in apartment buildings in upper Manhattan and The Bronx, officials said. No major injuries were reported...

5 habits to avoid if you want to live longer

The gym membership probably won’t work out. But for those who overate during the holidays, there are some simple dietary New Year’s resolutions that could be a lifesaver. Slow eating...

Your video game-addicted kid could have a serious health problem

International health officials are set to classify excessive video game playing as a mental health disorder — and parents who gave out games as gifts this year may want to...

Dad posted video of him singing with son before allegedly murdering family

An Arizona dad laughed and sang carols with his young son in a chilling video he posted to Facebook on Christmas Eve — just hours before he allegedly murdered his...

Something totally unexpected happened during 2017’s solar eclipse

The summer of 2017 was pretty special for lots of people living in North America. On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse was visible across a huge swath of the...

Airline under fire for accusing basketball players of blanket theft

DALLAS — American Airlines has apologized to two black professional basketball players who were kicked off a plane in Dallas after a flight attendant accused them of stealing blankets. Airline...

Enormous penis pops up in NYC

Meet the newest member of the Lower East Side street-art scene. A towering painting depicting a shockingly life-like penis went up on the side of 303 Broome St. on Christmas...

How to actually keep your New Year's resolutions

Make 2018 your year. Anything from 42 percent to 92 percent of New Year’s resolutions end in failure, according to a new report from WalletHub. That’s no big surprise: We...

'MTV Unplugged' co-creator dead after being hit by taxi

The co-creator of “MTV Unplugged” has died after he was run over by a cab while crossing Fifth Avenue on Saturday. Upper East Side resident Jim Burns, 65 was crossing...

Why so many women are suddenly leaving OKCupid

OKCupid wants people to get real about finding love. The dating website announced it will no longer allow playful and wacky usernames like “AFunnySassyGirl,” “Superlonelyman” or “DoritoprincessXo” to be used...

Everything we learned about (probable) aliens in 2017

The truth is probably already here. The evidence that aliens exist has been slowly mounting for decades and 2017 marks the most convincing year yet for the belief that life...

Tesla may still be stuck in Model 3 'manufacturing hell'

Tesla is likely to deliver about 5,000 Model 3s in the fourth quarter, KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts said Wednesday, far below the brokerage’s estimate of 15,000. The numbers indicate that...

Apple faces mounting lawsuits for deliberately slowing down iPhones

It’s going to be a long winter for Apple’s legal team. The Silicon Valley titan is now facing at least eight US class-action suits after it admitted it intentionally slows...

This picture is freaking out every Steelers fan

They can use the Terrible Towels to dry their tears. Steelers fans are panicking after James Harrison announced his signing with the Patriots by posting a picture of the Steelers'...

Amazon's HQ hunt, Diller's pier park and other winners of the 2017 Golden Bricks

Trophy sales slowed in 2017 as owners hung onto their bricks and bitcoin. While leasing continued its shift to open plans with more folks in less space as they redeployed...

Virginia officials delay dramatic drawing to decide tied election

A deadlocked vote between two candidates in a Virginia House race - and the balance of power in the chamber - remains unresolved after the Democrat on Wednesday filed a...

Teacher busted for sex with teen after dad catches them in car: cops

A Texas dad said he discovered his teen having sex with a teacher in the back seat of a car, police said. Rachel Gonzalez, 44, was nabbed by Bay City...

Harry stays mum on whether Obama will get wedding invite

Prince Harry on Wednesday sidestepped a question about whether he would invite former President Obama to his wedding with Meghan Markle a day after a report said the British government...

Scientists upgrade robot using one of our grossest habits

When you consider all of the ways that humanoid robots are better than actual humans — they’re stronger, faster and don’t complain when they stub their toes — you probably...

Woman confined by her parents for years found frozen to death: cops

TOKYO — Japanese police said Wednesday they have arrested a couple whose 33-year-old daughter froze to death in a tiny room where they had confined her for years because they...

Jerusalem to reward Trump by putting his name on train station

Israel is poised to reward President Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as its capital – by naming a train station near the Western Wall after him, according to reports. Transportation Minister...

ESPN sideline reporter dating Falcons tight end

Saint Nick left ESPN's Sara Cardona something extra special under her tree this year: boyfriend Eric Saubert. The Nashville-based sideline reporter, who was previously linked to the son of fellow...

Cameroon frees US professor held for criticizing government

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — A judge has ordered the release of a New York literature professor held in the Central African nation of Cameroon since early December. Patrice Nganang’s lawyer says...

Prosecutors demand 12-year sentence for Samsung heir convicted of bribery

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday demanded a 12-year prison term for Samsung’s jailed billionaire heir, Lee Jae-yong, who maintained his innocence during an appeal of his...

Charlotte Flair now gets why her dad couldn't leave WWE

Charlotte Flair isn't just a WWE superstar in her own right; the 31-year-old is the daughter of wrestling legend Ric Flair. She talked to Fox News about the lessons she...

Vietnam jails more than a dozen for terror plot to blow up airport

HANOI - A Vietnamese court on Wednesday sentenced 15 people to multiple years in jail for plotting to bomb the country’s biggest airport in the southern city of Ho Chi...

Less than 1,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria

BAGHDAD - Fewer than 1,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, the United States-led international coalition fighting the hardline Sunni militant group said on Wednesday, a third of...

Journalists arrested in Myanmar remanded for two more weeks

YANGON — Two Reuters journalists who have been detained in Myanmar for the past two weeks were remanded in custody for a further two weeks Wednesday as a probe continues...

Rising costs stop construction at church destroyed on 9/11

NEW YORK — Construction on a Greek Orthodox church to replace one that was crushed in the Sept. 11 attacks has been temporarily suspended amid rising costs and questions over...

Subway work train strikes another in East River tunnel

At least one person was injured when one subway work train struck another in an East River tunnel between Manhattan and Queens early Wednesday, authorities said. The incident, which occurred...

The top 5 mind-boggling stories of the year, according to you!

In 2017, New York Post readers learned about "stealthing," a dangerous new sexual trend in which men secretly remove their condoms before sex. The year was also dominated by stories...

Giving up booze helped her lose weight — and saved her life

Opening up a new bar and performance venue in Astoria, Q.E.D., was a lifelong dream for Kambri Crews. But it also became the source of her most unhealthy habit: a...

Barack Obama avoids naming Donald Trump in Prince Harry interview

LONDON — Former President Barack Obama told Prince Harry in an interview broadcast Wednesday that people in leadership roles must be careful in their use of social media and warned...

Russia accuses US of training ex-ISIS fighters in Syria

MOSCOW - The chief of the Russian General Staff has accused the United States of training former Islamic State fighters in Syria to try to destabilize the country. General Valery...

Everyone now has the blueprint to exploit the Knicks

The 76ers delivered the blueprint. Now it’s up to the Knicks to adjust — if they can. Sixers guard T.J. McConnell ruined Christmas at the Garden with his pressure defense,...

Eli Manning doesn't want to just be a mentor

Eli Manning is always so well-prepared, but not this time. This is all new to him, and he admits he does not know much about what comes next. “This is...

Finally tangible proof Tim Hardaway Jr. is getting better

At least he’s not going backward. The stress injury to Tim Hardaway Jr.’s lower left leg is taking ample time to heal, but he is making progress, albeit slowly, it...

Choosing sides on the Landon Collins-Eli Apple blowup

Let’s start with this: Listen to Landon Collins before you listen to Eli Apple. Collins, the third-year safety and twice voted into the Pro Bowl, is arguably the most legitimate...

Tyson Chandler turned quirky NBA rule into a stunning game-winner

PHOENIX — Tyson Chandler learned of the Suns' crafty inbounds play when Jay Triano took over as coach early this season. With 0.6 seconds left in a tie game Tuesday...