January 7, 2018
Familiarity will be Achilles' heel in Alabama vs. Georgia final
ATLANTA — Right now, the king — Nick Saban — is still the king, and the SEC’s new prince – Kirby Smart — still lives in an Alabama-sized shadow. Smart,...
Giants now can interview coach who will be 'phenomenal'
NEW ORLEANS — Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, high on Giants general manager Dave Gettleman’s short list of potential head-coaching candidates, said Sunday after a 31-26 playoff loss to the...
Seth Meyers goes for the jugular at the Golden Globes
I wouldn’t call Seth Meyers “Oscar” Meyers quite yet. He needs more seasoning on the Big Awards Show emcee stage. But the “Late Night” star did a fine job hosting...
Blind woman sues 30 websites over handicap accessibility
A blind Manhattan woman recently filed individual lawsuits against more than 30 businesses she says are not handicap accessible online. Maria Mendizabal, who is legally blind, claims that the Web...
Nets' bad news merry-go-round spins even as LeVert improves
Good news for the Nets. Caris LeVert, who missed the previous two games with a groin strain, is listed as probable for Monday against the Raptors. But of course, bad...
Crimson Tide will prove why they belong in championship
It’s easy to make the argument Alabama shouldn’t have even been included in the College Football Playoff, but the Crimson Tide’s aura was re-established after they held top-ranked Clemson without...
Ground-game war will keep title game score down
Georgia enters off a dramatic come-from-behind double-overtime victory over Oklahoma in the highest-ever scoring Rose Bowl. The Bulldogs opened the second half with 21 straight points to take a 38-31...
Women could be taking over Weinstein Company
A group intent on installing a female-majority board has emerged the front-runner in the bidding to take over The Weinstein Co., but reports that Ron Burkle has joined the group...
Equinox bets on Rumble's boxing theme
Equinox, believing boxing-inspired group fitness will become the next big thing, just picked up a “significant minority” stake in Rumble, a 12-month-old fitness company with a boxing mentality. Backed by...
Even Apple investors think kids spend too much time on their iPhones
Even hedge fund moguls think kids are spending too much time on their iPhones. Barry Rosenstein’s Jana Partners, together with the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, are going after Apple...
Shampoo ad equates Winona Ryder's career to bad hair
What's your damage, Heather? Hair, apparently. During the Golden Globes, Winona Ryder debuted as the new face of L'Oreal Paris in an eyebrow-raiser of an ad. The curious campaign video...
Jarrett Jack takes Porzingis' baton to survive Knicks thriller
DALLAS — All the pregame talk was about the first matchup between rookie point guards Frank Ntilikina and Dennis Smith Jr., whom the Knicks passed on with the No. 8...
The obvious fix for killer trash trucks
Last year, seven New Yorkers died under the wheels of private garbage trucks. In contrast, the city’s Department of Sanitation, a government agency, killed nobody. This seems an argument against...
On the economy, Trump has been crazy like a fox
With the Dow crossing 25,000, it’s worth pointing out the pitfalls that could reverse some of those gains — and how to avoid them. One thing we don’t have to...
A very 'special' test for the gov
He’s under pressure to call special elections to fill 11 vacancies in the Legislature, including three seats in the city — but Gov. Cuomo ought to stick to his own...
Cuomo's desperate bid to avoid the truth about New York taxes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s idea of rewriting the state tax code to escape the impact of the new federal tax law is as doomed as all his other Rube Goldberg schemes....
SpaceX launches secret satellite on first flight of year
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX has launched a secret satellite codenamed Zuma on its first flight of the new year. The unmanned Falcon rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida,...
Case of the sleeping ferry engineer shows just how rigged New York is
He just won nearly 24 grand in “overtime pay” for hours he didn’t work, but Timothy Wood is still griping over the “double punishment” he landed for sleeping on the...
This Blake Bortles just exposes Jaguars' Eli Manning need
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This game screamed for another quarterback running the Jaguars’ offense. A quarterback that, when combined with the Jaguars’ tenacious and opportunistic defense and strong running game, would...
No — the GOP's not playing the Trump-psych game and other comments
Foreign desk: Helping Iran’s People Against Kleptocrats Iranian protesters so quickly turned their ire on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, writes Bret Stephens at The New York Times, because “they know...
How to not break your 'healthy' New Year's resolutions
Here we are, a week after New Year’s, and let’s be honest: You’re a failure. This was the year you were going to join the gym, change your diet and...
Drunk man pees all over airplane bathroom, is booted from flight
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Frequent flyer tip: If you're going to use the airplane bathroom, take good aim. Otherwise, you might be grounded. Flight attendants say Dante Bencivenga left a...
Cars dominate the Las Vegas gadget festival
Autos are overrunning CES. As tech heads descend on Las Vegas today for the annual gadget fest, the auto industry will again command much of the attention — and space....
Teachers' union spent more than $100K on bagels, pizza last year
The powerful teachers’ union has mastered one subject — spending members’ dues. Overall, the United Federation of Teachers boosted spending on its far-flung empire by $3 million in 2017 to...
Georgia's one advantage won't be enough against Alabama
Evaluating the matchups for Monday's Alabama-Georgia national title game: When Georgia has the ball It’s the immovable object against the unstoppable force, Georgia’s fifth-ranked rushing offense against Alabama’s second-ranked rushing...
Drew Brees does it all by himself in wild-card thriller
NEW ORLEANS — When Saints coach Sean Payton worked for Bill Parcells as an offensive play-caller, he occasionally was accused by his crusty boss of “wandering off the reservation” in...
Cam Newton crumples trying to leave field in scary scene
Another quarterback has been involved in a scary on-field incident after a particularly powerful hit and has been allowed to quickly return to the field. In the fourth quarter of...
Airline with 'poor door' boarding now ditching reclining seats
British Airways passengers will no longer be able to lean back and relax on short-haul flights as the airline seeks to slash ticket prices. The airline will fit non-reclining seats...
'Best defense' in NFL opens playoffs with loud statement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There’s a swimming pool located above the end-zone stands at EverBank Field where fans can soak and bask while watching the Jaguars home games. During the entirety...
Can a clone beat the original? That'll decide Alabama-Georgia
ATLANTA — It will almost be like looking into a mirror Monday night, seeing a near duplicate but with a few subtle differences. Sure, they aren’t exact carbon copies of...
Cruise passengers recall 'nightmare' trip in 'bomb cyclone'
Passengers on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that sailed through the thick of the “bomb cyclone” described the “nightmare” two-day ride that left them “traumatized” after sailing through 30-foot waves...
How 'shot-faking fool' morphed into rounded Nets weapon
First impressions don’t always last. Nets coach Kenny Atkinson remembers his initial look at Joe Harris up close. “A shot-faking fool,” Atkinson said of his early assessment. “Pump-faking open shots....
Mavericks coach destroys ESPN 'disgrace' over LaVar Ball
DALLAS — Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle went ballistic on LaVar Ball and ESPN for igniting the latest Lakers controversy when the eccentric father told the website coach Luke Walton had...
Eric Trump wears sombrero at his Mexican-themed birthday
His father the president may harbor suspicions about the people who live south of the US border, but Eric Trump apparently has no qualms about celebrating his birthday in a...
'No Pants Subway' riders brave freezing temperatures
As temperatures dipped below freezing, intrepid straphangers still flocked to the city's subways to take part in Sunday's annual "No Pants Subway Ride." "The turnout is definitely down this year,"...
Gettleman brings Giants the most unknown coach candidate
When the Giants sit down and interview Steve Wilks, he will have to be introduced to co-owner John Mara and assistant general manager Kevin Abrams. This will be a reunion,...
'Black Lightning' gives The CW a long-overdue jolt of diversity
It’s hard to come up with a fresh take on the already overpopulated superhero genre on TV — but “Black Lightning” gets points for delivering a topical drama honoring the...
De Blasio reveals plans to travel 'all around' the country
Now that Mayor de Blasio has four more years in City Hall, New Yorkers can expect to see even less of him in the Big Apple. De Blasio doubled down...
US Army likes Mindy Kaling's tweet mocking Trump
The US Army's official Twitter account “liked” a tweet by "The Office'' actress Mindy Kaling mocking President Trump’s statement that he was mentally stable and intelligent. The Army later claimed...
Precinct to honor late NYPD hero with plaque
A plaque honoring late NYPD Detective Steven McDonald will be placed Wednesday in the Central Park Precinct where he worked, sources told The Post. The date marks the one-year anniversary...
Man says his testicle 'exploded' after contracting rare disease
A man’s testicle “exploded like a volcano” after he got a rare disease on vacation. David Worsley, 59, caught African salmonella, a strain of the infection which was confined to...
Bills fans waited that long for this?
Turns out the playoffs are just as boring as the regular season for the Bills. In its first playoff game in 17 years, Buffalo never mounted an offensive attack in...
Haley: 'No one questions the stability of the president'
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Sunday shot back at a blockbuster new book that claims West Wing staffers worry about President Trump's intellect and fitness for...
Man rescued after getting pinned by subway
Dramatic video footage shows rescuers coming to the aid of a man who became pinned between the train and platform in a Manhattan subway station after he stumbled onto the...
Trump postpones his 'fake news' awards
President Trump has postponed his highly anticipated "Fake News Awards" for a week in an apparent effort to build even more suspense over the dubious honors. "The Fake News Awards,...
'Soul-searching' Islanders roar back against Devils
The streak is over. On Sunday at Barclays Center, the Islanders snapped a concerning five-game skid in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to beat the Devils, 5-4, in a shootout....
How will cancer treatment affect my son's resume?
I have a 28-year-old son who is undergoing chemo and radiation following the diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He is currently on long-term disability and may...
How to stay sane and cope with commuting headaches
Last December, Bridgit Kasperski hopped onto the 2 train at the end of her busy day at global communications marketing firm Edelman in Tribeca. On this day, however, she experienced...
Dick Vitale turns on ESPN for LaVar Ball coverage
ESPN following LaVar Ball all around the world? ARE YOU SERIOUS? Dick Vitale, the longtime ESPN college basketball personality, has decided it is not awesome, baby, to hold up a...
Woman dies, 2 firefighters injured in Queens blaze
A woman was killed when a fire broke out in her Queens home on Sunday, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 11:20 a.m. inside 60-year-old Rita Sklar’s Bayside home...
Bad weekend at JFK gets worse with flooding, evacuations
A massive water main break at Kennedy Airport Sunday caused chaos and a shutdown of its international arrivals terminal — the latest in a series of misfortunes to befall travelers,...
Temperatures set to warm up after record-breaking cold
The blast of arctic air that engulfed portions of the East Coast broke more cold temperature records in several cities — although a warm-up is coming Monday. The National Weather...
Drunken cab driver rams police car on UWS, injures cops
A 35-year-old drunken livery cab driver was busted after he rammed into a police cruiser on an Upper West Side highway -- injuring two officers this weekend, cops said. Jalloh...
Longtime NFL ref walking away after 'horrible' game
Jeff Triplette is ejecting himself. The longtime NFL official has decided to retire, multiple reports stated, a day after being on the crew for the Titans' 22-21 win over the...
Schumer wants 'armor' to stop opioid from coming into NYC
Senator Chuck Schumer urged the president to sign a bill aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into JFK using high-tech detection machines Sunday. The “Interdict” act would give US...
Chris Christie thinks he'd be president if Trump hadn't run
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believes he would "absolutely" be the president if Donald Trump had decided not to run, according to a report Sunday. "It's incredibly...
Winter storm leaves weary travelers stranded at JFK airport
Days after a huge winter storm caused thousands of flights to be canceled across the country, travelers were still waiting to get on planes at JFK Airport Sunday, with some...
Proof that ancient, disgraced baseball legend wants a comeback
What message will Rafael Palmeiro have for his doubters? A finger wag, of course. The four-time All-Star, whose career was forever tainted by his testing positive for a steroid after...
Ahmadinejad arrested for 'inciting violence' in Iran: report
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reportedly arrested for “inciting violence” as the protests against the Tehran government and skyrocketing food prices began. Ahmadinejad was busted for comments he made...
Pope encourages moms to breastfeed in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis urged the mothers of 34 infants he was baptizing in the Sistine Chapel Sunday to give their breasts to their infants if they started to cry. “If they...
Johnny Manziel breaks silence with NSFW pic, Browns trolling
His former team is a laughingstock -- to its own fans' admission -- and he now can see the route to another team. It was a good weekend for Johnny...
Thousands rescued in Spain after being trapped in cars by snowstorm
A snowstorm in Spain trapped thousands of people in their cars overnight on a highway, prompting a military response Sunday, authorities said. The Spanish army deployed hundreds of soldiers to...
Jake Tapper cuts off contentious interview with Stephen Miller
CNN host Jake Tapper on Sunday abruptly cut short a contentious interview with a White House senior adviser after it went off the rails and the two continued to interrupt...
Darrelle Revis gets shamed after damning replays show he quit
Only Darrelle is on Revis Island, where he's too far from offensive players to make an effort at tackling them. The future Hall of Fame cornerback may have played the...
De Blasio says millionaires love the Big Apple too much to leave
Mayor de Blasio's offered his most full-throated defense for a tax hike Sunday, contending millionaires wouldn't flee the Big Apple in droves because of all the city has to offer....
Bannon apologizes for comments about Trump family in bombshell book
Former White House top strategist Steve Bannon on Sunday appeared to try to bury the hatchet in his ongoing feud with President Trump that erupted over recent comments he made...
Isles vaguely assure there's no 'horrific news' on Josh Bailey
Islanders winger Josh Bailey, who suffered a lower-body injury in a loss to the Penguins on Friday, did not play in Sunday’s 5-4 shootout win over the Devils. Coach Doug...
Michael Wolff says Trump 'is worse than everybody thought'
The author of an explosive new bestseller that characterizes President Trump as befuddled and incompetent said he did not go into the White House intending to write a hit piece...
Exec raises more than $140K for Moore accuser whose house burned down
A Silicon Valley executive helped raise over $140,000 for a Roy Moore accuser whose home was destroyed in a suspected arson attack. Katie Jacobs Stanton set up the GoFundMe on...
LaVar Ball launches attack aiming for Luke Walton's head
LaVar Ball can go away, but that doesn't mean he's gone. From 6,000 miles away, the Ball family patriarch launched an attack at Lakers coach Luke Walton, saying he has...
32 missing after Iranian tanker collides with freighter off China's coast
BEIJING — An Iranian oil tanker collided with a bulk freighter and caught fire off China's east coast, leaving the tanker's entire crew of 32 missing and causing it to...
Man busted with loaded gun at JFK: cops
A Queens man was busted for trying to smuggle a loaded, stolen gun onto a plane at JFK Airport, authorities said. George Vasquez, 61, was arrested after officials discovered the...
Trump calls bombshell book 'fake,' says author 'totally discredited'
President Trump on Sunday blasted a new best-selling book that characterizes his administration as inept and his presidency as clueless as a "Fake Book" written by a "totally discredited author."...
Man killed after explosion near Stockholm subway station
A man was killed outside a Stockholm subway station Sunday morning when an object he picked up from the ground blew up, local reports said. A 45-year-old woman was also...
These Golden Globes nominees are style stars on the rise
These first-time nominees are standouts not only for their acting but for their fantastic fashion as well. Margot Robbie Best actress, “I, Tonya” The Aussie bombshell is far from a...
Red carpet protests are as old as award shows
Forget 2015’s #AskHerMore awards-season campaign, where actresses begged to wax poetic about their roles rather than their red-carpet regalia. At Sunday’s Golden Globes, women actually want their outfits to do...
Theresa May says she has no concerns about Trump's mental state
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed concerns about Donald Trump's mental fitness, saying the US president acts in what he sees as the best interests of his...
National Society of Film Critics names 'Lady Bird' best picture
NEW YORK — The National Society of Film Critics has named “Lady Bird” the best picture of 2017. The writer-director of “Lady Bird,” Greta Gerwig, won best director and best...
Jaguars vs. Bills: Blake Bortles will decide this game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — You don’t have to search much for compelling storylines involving Sunday’s AFC wild-card game between the Jaguars and Bills at EverBank Field. Start with the respective postseason...
Rams and Sean McVay hope to use loss as a learning tool
LOS ANGELES — The public address announcer kept yelling “Whose House?” and the obliging crowd would answer “Rams’ House!!” But home field meant nothing in the first NFL playoff game...
NFL mock draft 1.0: Giants and Jets both find their QB
The Serby Mock Draft 1.0 has four quarterbacks in the top 10 — one for the Giants and one for the Jets. The 49ers and Raiders will be flipping a...
Winning ticket for $570M Powerball jackpot sold in New Hampshire
MERRIMACK, N.H. — It's been a billion-dollar lottery weekend after a lone Powerball ticket sold in New Hampshire matched all six numbers and will claim a $570 million jackpot, one...
Nets may have lost more than just game against Celtics
The Nets may have suffered a worse loss than one game in the standings Saturday. Forward DeMarre Carroll, who did not get the go-ahead to play until after the morning...
How walk-on became integral part of Alabama's defense
ATLANTA — Football was over for Levi Wallace. Coaches came to see him, but the defensive back told them he had no interest in pursuing the sport after high school....
Woman finds live 'WWII-style mortar shell' in her shed
Authorities in Oregon said they successfully detonated a live “World War II-style mortar shell” uncovered on a woman’s property. The military weapon was found Thursday in the shed at a...
Man calls 911 to report himself for drunk driving
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Florida authorities are sharing the details of an unusual 911 call on New Year’s Eve, from a man who said he wanted to report himself drunk-driving....
What Rangers prospect's medal toss proved to Alain Vigneault
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was an act Rangers coach Alain Vigneault thought was both good and bad. Lias Andersson, the team’s 19-year-old prospect and No. 7-overall pick in this year’s...
Knicks' Willy Hernangomez drawing heavy trade interest
DALLAS — With the Knicks exploring what to do with their four-center glut by the Feb. 8 trading deadline, NBA sources say the club has entertained more inquiries about Willy...