January 27, 2018
Kenny Atkinson lost his mind
MINNEAPOLIS — The Nets ruled Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Caris LeVert and D’Angelo Russell out before Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves. Then they lost coach Kenny Atkinson during the game, when he...
These hackers' suicides are eerily similar
The ambulances and police cars came to a screeching halt outside the Gowanus Inn and Yard, a hip, ultramodern hotel that had recently opened on an edgy strip of Union...
Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving go toe to toe in tantalizing preview
OAKLAND, Calif. — The "M-V-P!" chants reigned down, and Stephen Curry played every bit like one yet again. Mouthpiece dangling and shots dropping. He has had so many brilliant back-and-forths...
Gary Bettman takes another shot at Nassau Coliseum
TAMPA, Fla., — Gary Bettman had to laugh at a memory from the most recent time the All-Star game was down here, in 1999. When the NHL commissioner was shown...
Danny Hurley's a 'monster' and Rhode Island is the beneficiary
Danny Hurley describes himself as a “monster.” Stanford Robinson calls his coach “crazy.” Andre Berry says he “explodes” during film sessions. Watch the animated New Jersey native and Rhode Island...
Readers respond to anti-immigration letter
Readers: Illegal immigration is certainly a hot-button issue. Last week I carried a letter from a reader, called SB, who had a staunchly anti-immigration view. “Babies born here from non-citizen...
Dems flood cash into TV ads for Pennsylvania special election
A March 13 special Congressional election in ruby-red western Pennsylvania has Republicans sweating — and Democrats smelling blood. Democrats are spending $236,000 on TV ads for their candidate, Marine Corps...
Startup plans to give mushrooms to depressed patients
A British startup hopes it’ll lead patients suffering from severe depression on a magical trip back to better mental health. Compass Pathways of London is about to launch a 400-patient...
This is what it looks like when Tiger Woods is having fun
LA JOLLA, Calif. — It may sound preposterous, but it’s highly possible Tiger Woods is enjoying and appreciating golf now more than he did when he was winning those 14...
There's hope for the unemployed after all
Dear John: Please put me in touch with JM, who said in your column last week that he and other employers had jobs that they couldn’t fill. I have two...
Bank's error turns retired man into 'billionaire'
BankUnited last week reported solid fourth quarter results — but for one customer, Robert McKinley, the bank’s computer system is a bit screwy, as The Post learned. McKinley got the...
Pre-K home-school provider to open 150 'boutique' programs
Wonderschool, a San Francisco-based venture that helps pre-K teachers and child-care providers run preschools out of their homes, plans to open 150 “boutique” programs in the New York City area....
Baby boomers can now live in floating retirement homes
A New York startup is hoping baby boomers will want to retire someplace with an ocean view — like of every ocean. Storylines this month has started selling 302 cabins...
Trump's tax bill is besieging workers — with cash
Did you keep up with the financial Armageddon sweeping the country last week? After all, it was hard to miss. There was Home Depot giving out bonuses of up to...
Who's NFL fooling saying it isn't political?
My great Uncle Jack Goldstein was a Brooklyn kid who became a World War I Doughboy. His name appears on a plaque in the rotunda of the U.S. Post Office...
Spotify's pre-Grammy party a bust when speakers give out
Spotify wasn’t quite ready for prime-time on Thursday night. As the music industry geared up for tonight’s Grammy Awards — with a raft of parties and jams — the world’s...
Warner Music Group throws Four Seasons Grammy party
While Spotify’s party oozed hipness despite technical problems, Warner Music Group got ready for Grammy at a party that had a more upscale feel. Perhaps because it was at the...
Alex Noren in prime position to win his first PGA Tour event
And in other news … Yes, Tiger Woods progressed one stroke better (70) than his previous round (71), which was one stroke better than his first round (72) and is...
Americans will need $1.5M to retire comfortably
They’ve moved the goal posts for Americans hoping to score a financially-sound retirement — and millions of workers are going to be irked. You’re now going to need a minimum...
Taxi committee head got thousands in donations from cab industry
A prominent Bronx politician lobbied to run a new City Council committee that oversees taxis and car services after collecting thousands in campaign funds from the industry. Councilman Ruben Diaz...
Bill would alert residents when city sells public streets, sidewalks
New regulations could alert residents when the city sells public streets and sidewalks to private developers. Councilman Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn) will introduce a bill Wednesday that would require the city...
Amnesty International shows its anti-Israel bias yet again
According to Amnesty International, “communicating with each other and expressing ourselves freely is central to living in an open and fair society.” Except, apparently, for those who don’t happen to...
Henrik Lundqvist reveals how he regained his All-Star form
TAMPA, Fla. — This was the type of moment most don’t see, the sweat dripping off Henrik Lundqvist’s face, his arms, his hands. Soaked to the bone after extra work...
De Blasio's grandstanding won't help get Hudson tunnel built
Mayor de Blasio proudly opted for political theater Wednesday, boycotting a meeting of the nation’s mayors with President Trump on infrastructure to protest a Justice Department warning to “sanctuary cities.”...
Science says conservatives are hotter than liberals
Science proves it: Swipe right! A person’s looks affect their politics, with beautiful people leaning toward conservative beliefs, according to findings published by two Midwestern professors. Good-looking Americans tend to...
Sorry, skeptics, Trump's tax plan is actually working wonders
Not that they needed one, but progressive wing nuts and their fellow travelers are getting another reason to hate President Trump. He’s proving that capitalism works. The president’s policies of...
Carmelo Anthony calls latest milestone a 'special moment'
DETROIT — Carmelo Anthony made a free throw for his 25,000th point, and although there was no real reaction from the crowd in Detroit, the Oklahoma City star slapped hands...
Tillerson heading to Africa to mop up Trump's 'shithole' mess
Trump sent a letter to African leaders stating he “deeply respects” the people of Africa.
School bus driver fired after racking up 37 complaints
City school-bus driver Sumatie Kalladeen’s scoldings terrified a little girl to the point where she was too afraid to ride the bus. The city Department of Education fired Kalladeen —...
Eagles star carrying the memory of his brother into Super Bowl
The Eagles’ locker room was in full celebration following a 38-7 domination of the Vikings last Sunday in the NFC Championship. The emphatic victory in front of their home fans...
Trump reportedly working to get Nunes memo released
President Trump is making a behind-the-scenes push to release a classified House Intelligence Committee memo – despite Justice Department warnings that doing so would be "extraordinarily reckless." Trump’s interest in...
It keeps getting uglier for St. John's
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 19 points and Butler handed St. John's its 10th straight loss, 70-45, on Saturday. Martin scored 13 points and Kamar Baldwin 10 in the first...
Tiger calls round 'gross' despite shooting his best score of week
SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods was everywhere but the fairway and putted for birdie on only half of his holes. He still managed a 2-under 70 and was in the...
Nightclub boss violently raped female employee: suit
A woman claims she was violently raped by her boss at a Japanese nightclub, and that club owners knew the manager was dangerous, according to court papers. The victim, a...
NYCFC flop Mix Diskerud somehow signs with superpower
This is why it's the silly season. In what might be the most shocking transfer this year, former New York City FC and United States national team midfielder Mix Diskerud...
Purple Heart vet sets sights on NYC's most conservative district
A decorated war vet is battling to win New York City’s most conservative congressional seat as a Democrat. Max Rose, 31, kicked off his campaign for the 11th congressional district...
FDNY firefighter charged with punching ex in the face
An FDNY firefighter was hired after the MTA booted him for fraud -- and now faces charges he punched a woman, The Post has learned. Clyde Phillips, 36, was busted...
Sidney Crosby defends NHL's perplexing interference rule
TAMPA, Fla., — Sidney Crosby is a league man, through and through. The Penguins star and the best player of his generation defended the NHL and the flawed evolution of...
Twitter admits Sean Hannity's missing Twitter account was 'compromised'
NEW YORK — Conspiracy theories flew around Saturday morning after the Twitter account of conservative TV host Sean Hannity was "briefly compromised," according to a Twitter spokesperson, and unavailable for...
Pat Shurmur knows exactly what he's looking for in his Giants
New Giants coach Pat Shurmur took a timeout during his first week on the job for some Q&A with Steve Serby. Q: Describe the responsibility of being the head coach...
Parents allegedly raised kids in apartment smeared with feces
Feces-stained walls, heaps of garbage and swarms of rats are the squalid conditions in which two Bronx parents allegedly raised their four children. “You had to do everything you could...
The positives Jeff Hornacek found from a wobbly West Coast trip
The last taste of the West was a sweet one. The Knicks shut down the Suns on Friday in a defensive gem, and coach Jeff Hornacek sang the praises of...
Little debate about who tops the best dynasties in NFL history
Nearly every decade of NFL football has had at least one dynasty — a team that won so much they came to define that era. Right now, we are witnessing...
Funeral home lost my sister's body
A Bronx funeral home lost a woman’s remains, her devastated family charges in a lawsuit. “I feel like I failed her,” said a devastated Alfrida Rodriguez, whose sister, Luz Maria...
Man found shot to death inside SUV in Brooklyn
A man was found shot to death inside an SUV on a Brooklyn street Saturday, cops said. The victim, 33, was found at 8:40 a.m. in the front passenger seat...
The Patriots started a trend that every NFL team should embrace
Teams follow the leader all the time in sports, and so it’s only natural that the Patriots’ habit of winning the game-opening coin toss and almost always choosing to defer...
NYC congresswoman compares Trump's policies to Nazis'
A city congressional representative deployed Nazi imagery to denounce President Trump’s deportation policies Saturday. “We’re standing in front of a building that has become the headquarters for the Gestapo of...
LaGuardia Airport's therapy dogs are very good boys
Flying out of LaGuardia Airport is ruff but these therapists will perk you right pup. Frustrated fliers can find some stress relief amid Terminal B’s construction chaos with therapy dogs...
Photographer shares the secrets behind these iconic shots
George Kalinsky was just a plucky art school grad with a camera slung over his shoulder when, in late 1965, he snuck into Muhammad Ali’s gym in Miami, snapped some...
How colleges spam high school students at the worst possible time
We tried to ignore them — but they took over. We tried getting rid of them — they popped back in greater numbers. Each January and February, just as NYC...
The disgraceful cheating scandal at one of America's best high schools
Stuyvesant High School students haven’t learned their lesson. Five years after a nationally publicized cheating scandal led to the principal’s ouster and the suspension of a dozen kids, academic dishonesty...
Solution to Knicks' point-guard conundrum right in front of them
The Knicks came home from their six-game trip against the Western Conference without Joakim Noah and with a vexing point-guard deployment issue. How much should Trey Burke play? The answer:...
Rebranded Paramount Network is gunning for TV dominance
You’ve likely seen subway posters for the new Paramount Series “Waco,” with Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon furrowing his brow against a dusty landscape. And, if you’re thinking that Paramount is...
Stripper punched out my teeth after I called her a bad mom
In a case of a toothless man in a topless bar, a Manhattan chef claims a sensitive stripper slugged him for insulting her mothering skills. David Kupferstein, 36, stopped with...
Steve Wynn resigns from RNC amid sex harassment claims
Casino mogul and Republican rainmaker Steve Wynn resigned Saturday as the GOP’s top money man in the wake of troubling sexual misconduct allegations against the Vegas kingpin. The prominent donor...
These five friends have been to all 51 Super Bowls
They’ve been to more Super Bowls than Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady combined. In fact, they’ve been to all 51. Meet the “Super Bowl Five,” a group of...
The Grizzlies are likely tanking, which could be bad for the Knicks
One of the most fascinating things to watch during the stretch run of this NBA season will be the bottom of the league standings. This could be one of the...
A much-needed culture change can help a long-standing Mets nightmare
Amid this still freezing Hot Stove season, did the Mets establish a television milestone this past week? Has a professional sports team ever before placed its medical and strength-training personnel...
Clinton thanks 'activist bitches' in bizarre video
Hillary Clinton loves you, bitches. The former presidential candidate and secretary of state sent out a video message “directed to activist bitches supporting bitches,” as she put it, via Twitter...
Radical imams are spewing anti-Semitism in the US with impunity
Muslim clerics are threatening the lives of Jews from the pulpits of American mosques, and they are doing it with virtual impunity, say former US law-enforcement officials who worry that...
Sean Hannity's Twitter goes dark after cryptic tweet
The Twitter account for conservative TV host Sean Hannity had disappeared for a few hours, and the conspiracy theories quickly were flowing. After the Fox News star’s verified account posted...
Another way Derek Jeter can help Marlins rebuild during the fire sale
You know who should spend some money on free agents? The Marlins. Sounds counterintuitive, I know, since they have unloaded more than $300 million in a fire sale this offseason...
Truck driver who killed kid on bike busted for suspended license
The oil truck driver who hit and killed a Queens boy riding his bike “had absolutely no business being behind the wheel,” a prosecutor said Saturday. Philip Monfoletto, 28, was...
The Mets might already have the next Lorenzo Cain
Lorenzo Cain did not have an above-average offensive campaign or play more than 115 games until his age-28 season in 2014. He hit 16 homers the following year in his...
Gleyber Torres' Yankees debut may be delayed even if he's ready
Even if Gleyber Torres showed he was fully healthy after Tommy John surgery (to his non-throwing arm) and starred in spring training, the Yankees would have reason not to promote...
These advances in DNA research could change crime-fighting forever
Twenty-four years ago, a Yale graduate was raped while strolling through Prospect Park in broad daylight. Earlier this month, new DNA technology finally helped find the man who sexually assaulted...
Substitute teacher bit 5-year-old student: cops
A Brooklyn substitute teacher was busted after she bit a 5-year-old student who had been clinging to her, cops said. Shavonne Johnson, 37, who was subbing at K771 -- located...
The perks of being a volunteer seat filler at the Grammys
The hottest names in pop music descend on Madison Square Garden on Sunday, as the Grammys return to New York for the first time in 15 years. The night will...
Enes Kanter traded haymakers in another social media feud
If there were an award for best social media villain in the NBA, Enes Kanter would firmly be in the running for it this season. Shortly after the Knicks blasted...
I escaped Boko Haram when I was 17 and pregnant
Patience Ibrahim had a secret — she was pregnant. The 17-year-old Nigerian woman and her husband had conceived just before Boko Haram militants had raided her village in the summer...
Ginsburg's latest moves suggest she's not looking to retire
WASHINGTON — In different circumstances, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg might be on a valedictory tour in her final months on the Supreme Court. But in the era of Donald Trump,...
Reporter covering school shooting learns suspect is her son
It’s the scoop no reporter would ever want. A local newswoman uncovered a horrific personal story after rushing to cover last week’s shooting at a western Kentucky high school: the...
Why bosses should let their employees call the shots
In 2011, Navy SEAL Dave Cooper was informed by his commanding officer that Osama bin Laden was in their sights. But as his leader presented the plan to capture the...
Why today's A-list actresses are obsessed with Judy Blume
There’s one surefire way to transform a grown woman into the awkward preteen self she keeps hidden deep down: mention Judy Blume. The groundbreaking YA writer’s hold on three generations...
This congresswoman supports Trump despite his controversies
WASHINGTON — Not every female member of Congress would volunteer to stand next to President Trump. But Diane Black is happy to do so. Whether this Republican congresswoman is part...
Wynn Resorts stock tumbles after sex assault claims
Wynn Resorts is denying multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault by founder Steve Wynn detailed in a Wall Street Journal report that sent shares of the casino company tumbling...
Saudi prince released in corruption probe after months in detention
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a billionaire investor who holds stakes in the Plaza Hotel, Twitter and Citigroup, was freed Saturday after being detained at The Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh for...
Caroline Wozniacki wins first Grand Slam at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — For all her success in tennis, from holding the No. 1 ranking for more than a year to winning 27 titles, one question had plagued Caroline Wozniacki’s...
Suicide bomber posing in ambulance kills dozens in Kabul
An explosives-packed ambulance was detonated Saturday at a police checkpoint on a crowded street in Kabul, killing at least 95 and wounding more than 150, authorities said. President Trump condemned...
Lance Thomas' fiery speech sparks Knicks
PHOENIX — With the sun setting on their season and a respected veteran bolting the trip, Knicks co-captain Lance Thomas spoke up at a team breakfast meeting at the hotel...
Davis Webb on the list of Pat Shurmur decisions
One of the key ingredients in determining how the Giants view their No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft is this: How do they feel about Davis Webb? Every indication...
Tiger casting a long shadow once again
LA JOLLA, Calif. — The focus of the golfing nation — most particularly the thousands of fans roaming the grounds at Torrey Pines on Friday for the second round of...
Jose Reyes 'glad to be back'
The Mets made the return of Jose Reyes official on Friday, announcing the signing of the infielder to a one-year deal. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team...
Carson Wentz pushing to be 'ready for Week 1'
The Eagles are squarely behind Nick Foles and his magical run from backup quarterback to Super Bowl starter. He can complete a rare feat on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis by...
Patriots, Brady may give one vet more looks if Gronkowski's out
The good news for the Patriots is they have been in this spot before, just last Sunday, losing tight end Rob Gronkowski to a concussion. And they were able to...
Pat Shurmur bringing law-and-order approach to Giants
Hope followed John Mara onto the stage Friday inside the Quest Diagnostics Center auditorium. Following a dysfunctional season during which the Giants locker room became the Wild Wild West, there...
NBA's first step toward repairing refs, players frayed relationship
The eye-opener came back in November. The Cavaliers’ LeBron James was ejected from a game. Yeah, LeBron James. He was ejected for the first time in his career. Since then,...
DeMarcus Cousins out for the season after tearing his Achilles
NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis scored 27 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists before seriously injuring his left Achilles tendon, and the Pelicans survived a...
Stony Brook sophomore's long, difficult road to NCAA stardom
The adjustments came early, and often, for Akwasi Yeboah. Some were difficult, like moving from Ghana to England as a 9-year-old, with no grasp of the predominant language of his...
Nets 'optimistic' about Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's injury
MILWAUKEE — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was forced out of Friday’s loss to the Bucks with a right groin strain. But the Nets don’t appear to be worried about the injury being...
Frustrated St. John's knows thin margin between winning, losing
The glare spoke volumes. So did the terse response. The last thing St. John’s wants to hear are comparisons to Chris Mullin’s forgettable first season when an undermanned roster short...
Hillary responds after report about pervy staffer
Hillary Clinton responded to a story that said her 2008 faith outreach adviser was accused of sexual harassment — claiming the victim's concerns were "taken seriously and addressed" at the...
Uber driver shot dead in Mexican border city
MEXICO CITY — A young woman who drove for U.S. ride-hailing application Uber Technologies Inc was shot dead in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana following a dispute with...
'Need that little dirtiness': Kanter gets tough as Booker tossed
PHOENIX — Knicks center Enes Kanter was a bully inside, scoring 20 points with 10 boards, but his blocked shot on a Devin Booker drive was the best damage he...
Oldest son of 'horror house' couple excelled at college
LOS ANGELES — The oldest son of the California siblings who authorities say were tortured by their parents, chained to their beds and so malnourished their growth was stunted had...
Full slate of early-year bouts may set up mega-fights down road
Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime put on an extravagant event this week, assembling 21 champions or top contenders in Manhattan to announce their broadcast schedule for the first half of...
Judge: Not enough evidence to charge ex-Olympian in daughter's death
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A judge in Puerto Rico has found there is not enough evidence to charge a former U.S. Olympic volleyball player from Louisiana in the 2016...
FedEx worker helps rescue child left alone in rat-infested hellhole
A 5-year-old boy — left home alone inside a rat-infested Bronx apartment — was rescued Friday after he was discovered by a FedEx deliveryman, law enforcement sources said. The boy’s...
Prostitute, her son busted for fatally stabbing john
A prostitute and her teenage son were busted in the fatal stabbing of one of the woman’s Bronx johns last month, sources said. Shamika Mosley, 34, and her 14-year-old son...
Truck fatally strikes 13-year-old boy riding bicycle
A 13-year-old boy was fatally hit by a truck while riding his bike in Brooklyn on Friday, cops said. Kevin Flores was riding on Lewis Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant when he...