April 1, 2018
Michigan has enough to make things very tough on Villanova
SAN ANTONIO — Make sure the casket is closed. Remember me how I once was. Michigan (+7) over Villanova: At the conclusion of what has been by far the worst...
Mets' Anthony Swarzak looking for any positive sign after injury
Compared to their history, the Mets came out of their first series of the season in remarkable shape — only one new pitching injury. And it’s not yet clear the...
Chris Mullin has some simple advice for beating Villanova
SAN ANTONIO — The overwhelming consensus is Michigan needs to slow Villanova down. To make Monday’s national championship a grind-it-out affair, a half-court game played at a methodical pace against...
Patience young Stitch-hopper
Food Fight! Mets rolled out their new menu at Citi Field featuring the Alpine Brat and Hong Kong egg waffles, Opening Day in Da Bronx today and the Yankees counter...
Barcelona-style tapas restaurant opening Midtown location
Boqueria, a Barcelona-style tapas bar and restaurant that launched in Flatiron in 2006, is opening its latest location on West 40th Street later this month -- from owner/founder Yann de...
New York's $87.9B budget is stuffed with pork-barrel spending
Lawmakers in Albany barely batted an eye as they signed off on billions of dollars in pork-barrel spending with almost no discussion — instead beating a path out of town...
'Palm Sunday Massacre' killer now lives next to a day-care
He killed eight kids and two mothers in one of the city’s most infamous mass shootings, and as soon as he was sprung from prison in January, Christopher Thomas told...
Nun gets locked out of car, arrives late to Mass
A nun who locked her keys in her car while parked near St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Easter Mass got an assist from a higher authority — an NYPD cop. The...
Snow in the forecast for Yankees' home opener
Yankees fans attending Monday’s home opener in The Bronx might think about pairing their pinstripes with a parka and heavy boots. Weather forecasters say more spring snow is expected to...
Uber and Lyft are undermining NYC's green taxis
New York’s green taxis were supposed to be the great transit equalizer, bringing new and safer travel options to under-served outer-borough commuters. But five years after they first rolled out,...
Animal rescue group held my lost dog 'hostage': owner
A dog rescue group in Queens held a lost pooch “hostage” for days — refusing to release her until her owners paid hundreds of dollars, the pet’s family and animal...
Chinese space station re-enters Earth's atmosphere
A defunct Chinese space station weighing 18,000 pounds re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and burned up over the middle of the South Pacific on Monday, Beijing’s space authority said. The Tiangong-1...
Cuomo's Catholic cash grab, 'Roseanne' aims to unite and other comments
Fiscal watch: Cuomo’s Catholic Cash Grab At the Empire Center’s Torch blog, Bill Hammond flags one of the most troubling aspects of the new state budget: $2 billion over four...
Hiding Cosmo is no win for #MeToo
Last week, Walmart announced that it would be removing Cosmopolitan from its checkout lines after years of pressure from an anti-porn group (it will still sell the mag elsewhere in...
Quincy Acy charges at Pistons as Nets game turns really ugly
The Nets had another chance at a modest season-high three-game winning streak, and once again they spit the bit in dropping a testy 108-96 affair to the Pistons on Sunday...
Michelin-starred sushi spot coming to Lincoln Center area
It has been years since the now-shuttered Picholine dominated the Upper West Side’s dining world. Now the space, across from Lincoln Center at 35 West 64th St., finally has a...
Geno Smith finally finds a team far, far away
Geno Smith has spent his career in New York, becoming a bit of a, uh, punchline. No more. The free-agent quarterback agreed Sunday to a one-year deal with the Los...
Cult-favorite ice cream shop opening in Queens
Cult-fave Ample Hills Creamery is opening its first outpost in Queens. The 987-square-foot store at 34-02 30th Ave. in Astoria is slated to open this summer. It will have 20...
Taste of Summer sets wide-ranging table of events
The East End’s biggest food festival is back and bigger than ever. Dan’s Taste of Summer will feature its first sit-down dinner, Dan’s Chefs of the North Fork, hosted by...
Trump's trade wins are a big plus for US workers
Is President Trump winning on trade? Two underappreciated trade wins last week suggest the answer is: Yes. First, South Korea agreed to reduce longstanding nontariff trade barriers that have reduced...
Sonny Gray immediately knew the kind of day he would have
TORONTO — It didn’t take Sonny Gray long to understand Sunday was going to be labor intensive. “I could tell after the first inning it was going to be one...
Time to dial back the Trump love and Trump hate
Love President Trump or hate him, we’re forced to pick a side. Neither his ardent supporters nor his most vehement detractors will countenance any middle ground. Recently, conservative columnist Jonah...
Notre Dame women steal NCAA title with 2nd shot of a lifetime
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Arike Ogunbowale hit a 3-pointer from the corner with a tenth of a second on the clock to lift Notre Dame to its second women's basketball title,...
China imposes new tariffs on 128 US products
BEIJING — China has slapped extra tariffs of up to 25 percent on 128 US products including frozen pork, as well as on wine and certain fruits and nuts, in...
Michigan's best chance to stop Jalen Brunson: a 'pitbull'
SAN ANTONIO — There are no dogs like this in Zavier Simpson’s yard. Third-seeded Michigan’s self-described pitbull, the player who sets the tone for the Wolverines’ eighth-ranked defense, has never...
Shohei Ohtani's pitching debut: Glimpse of dominance and regret
OAKLAND, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani won his major league pitching debut, throwing three-hit ball over six innings and leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Sunday....
RZA wanted to buy back Pharma Bro's rare Wu-Tang album
The return to Shaolin. Lyricist and producer RZA said he wanted to buy back a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang album he sold to disgraced Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli — but the rapper's...
The ethics reforms that New York government needs
New York lawmakers are desperate for a pay hike. Fair enough — but only if it’s paired with major ethics reform. The base legislative pay, $79,500, hasn’t been raised since...
Anti-Semitism is plaguing Britain's Labor party
Britain’s Labor party, by its own admission, has an anti-Semitism problem. So, to some extent, does the US Democratic Party, some of whose members have openly associated with Louis Farrakhan....
Searching for positives from first audition in Mets' rotation search
This will be the defining issue of this Mets season, so even if Steven Matz had either pitched a perfect game or allowed 10 runs without recording an out, the...
How Yankees are trying to squeeze Miguel Andujar into majors
TORONTO -- Miguel Andujar had a chance to make the Yankees when spring training began, but the arrival of Neil Walker and Brandon Drury dashed those hopes. He didn’t have...
The best-case Michael Conforto scenario may be coming true
As the Mets lost their first game of the season Sunday, 5-1 to the Cardinals at Citi Field, their best news came in the travel department: Michael Conforto was heading...
Matador gored in the butt by raging bull
This is the horrifying moment a matador was gored in the backside by a raging bull in the middle of a performance in his hometown. Andy Younes was in the...
Today's best Mets hitter wasn't even supposed to play
The original version of the Mets’ lineup Sunday left Juan Lagares on the bench. Instead, because Brandon Nimmo was up all Saturday night battling flu-like symptoms, Lagares got the start...
Aaron Judge caught daring opponents after monster throw
TORONTO — After getting two hits in the Yankees’ Opening Day victory, Aaron Judge heads to The Bronx with one hit in his past 11 at-bats, part of the reason...
This Aaron Boone backfire wasn't supposed to be possible
TORONTO — For a team with a great bullpen, the Yankees so far have one lousy bullpen. Aaron Boone noted it has been just four games and that small samples...
Alligator takes a dip in swimming pool, terrifies family
SARASOTA, Fla. — Florida homeowners beware: One big gator has been found splashing in a backyard swimming pool, and it took a trapper to drag it away. The Sarasota County...
Cardinal Dolan: Funeral for firefighter 'was Good Friday'
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says last week’s funeral for an FDNY lieutenant was another Good Friday. “Two days ago was the real Good Friday, but also Tuesday of Holy...
The unknowns surrounding Michael Beasley's push for Knicks return
Michael Beasley’s resurrection of his career is nearly complete. Whether it is enough for Knicks brass to make it a priority to keep him next season depends on many factors....
Flight makes emergency landing after bird strike during takeoff
A Denver-bound Delta Flight made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff Saturday morning because of a bird strike. The flight was scheduled to leave New York City’s John F. Kennedy...
Steven Matz and quiet bats give Mets year's first letdown
The 1972 Miami Dolphins can rest easy. The 2018 Mets won’t challenge their perfect season. After strong all-around efforts produced victories in the first two games, the Mets found out...
Yankees choke away a sure win as hyped bullpen gets lit up
TORONTO — Two areas of Yankees strength are the reasons for the limp that carries them into Monday’s home opener. Throughout spring training, the Florida air was filled with chirping...
Couple plans to remarry half-century after divorce
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A half-century after getting a divorce, a Kentucky couple plans to get married again. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports 83-year-old Harold Holland and 78-year-old Lillian Barnes will exchange...
Mark Burnett thanks MGM employees who 'clean toilets'
MGM held a town hall meeting Thursday afternoon to address concerns over the company’s direction. It comes a week after the board pushed out CEO Gary Barber, a well-liked exec...
GOP strategist to Trump: A 'storm is coming' in Russia investigation
A Republican strategist on Sunday warned President Trump to build up his dwindling legal team because a "storm is coming" in the form of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation....
NYPD cops help deliver Easter baby in car
With two NYPD cops playing the role of bunny, an Upper East Side couple got a very special delivery in their Easter basket Sunday morning — a bundle of joy....
Chris Christie: Scott Pruitt is likely out as EPA head
WASHINGTON — Scott Pruitt likely is out as EPA administrator in the face of another ethics controversy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie predicted Sunday. “I don’t know how you...
Rob Gronkowski now likely to return — on one condition
He's a Brady's man. Rob Gronkowski is leaning toward returning to the Patriots in 2018 instead of an early retirement -- despite physical and mental fatigue and lingering frustrations between him and...
Kim Jong Un watches K-pop stars perform in North Korea
Kim Jong Un watched a rare performance by South Korean female pop stars on Sunday in North Korea’s capital ahead of his meeting with South Korean president and a thaw...
Man in Central Park violently robbed by two teens: cops
A Manhattan man was attacked and robbed by two teenagers in Central Park, police said on Sunday. The 52-year-old man was walking in the park near 72nd Street and Central...
Data breach hits Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor stores
Hackers have stolen the records of up to 5 million credit and debit cards, including at certain New York and New Jersey Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and Lord...
Loyola-Chicago angry at 'disgusting' Sister Jean potshots
You come at Sister Jean, you best ask forgiveness. Loyola-Chicago is angry after reports circulated Saturday that in the waning moments of Cinderella's midnight-striking loss to Michigan in the Final...
Shulkin says he was forced out as VA secretary
WASHINGTON – David Shulkin said Sunday he was forced out as secretary of Veterans Affairs and did not resign as the White House claimed. “I came to the VA because...
Trump family attends Easter service in Florida
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended an Easter service at an Episcopal church in Florida, their first public appearance since porn star Stormy Daniels appeared on "60 Minutes"...
NYCHA slammed for failing to evict violent felons
The head of the Department of Investigations is blasting NYCHA for failing to evict violent felons from its buildings. DOI Commissioner Mark Peters called the public housing authority "dysfunctional" during...
'Swinger couple' admits having threesome with model shortly before her death
A tycoon and his glamorous wife have admitted having a threesome with a teen model shortly before she was found dead, having plunged 14 floors naked following a “drug-fueled swingers’ party.’’...
Diamondbacks give up on their $68M Cuban splash
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed outfielder Yasmany Tomas on outright waivers, according to a report from The Arizona Republic. If Tomas clears waivers, which is likely, he will be removed...
New book blames Kellyanne Conway for White House leaks
WASHINGTON — The author of a new book on President Trump blames White House counselor Kellyanne Conway for being behind most of the leaks to the media. “If you wonder...
Trump says Mexico is laughing at US immigration policies
President Trump on Sunday tweeted the need for a barrier on the country's southern border and said Mexico is laughing at "our dumb immigration" laws - declaring "NEED WALL!" "Mexico...
Vince Carter is a real mess after nearly breaking a Warrior
The world awaits updates on Patrick McCaw. Maybe on Vince Carter, too. The longtime NBA star was distraught Saturday, first during the game then afterward, after he undercut Golden State...
China's runaway space station set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere
It’s the 1,700-pound Easter egg hunt. The burning remnants of rogue Chinese space station Tiangong 1 are slated to hurtle to Earth sometime this evening — but it’s still anybody’s...
'Trading Spaces' is back with plenty of drama for fans
Trading Spaces Saturday, 8 p.m., TLC ‘Trading Spaces” — the popular home-improvement series that spawned a cottage industry of do-it-yourself TV — is back after nearly a decade’s absence. The...
Trump lawyer's attorney calls Stormy's lawyer a 'PR machine'
The lawyer for President Trump's longtime personal attorney said his counterpart in Stormy Daniels' lawsuit is a "PR machine" who's keeping the porn star's allegations of a sexual affair with...
Graham says Trump has a hard time pushing back against Putin
A top Republican senator hammered President Trump on Sunday for not "pushing back" against Russian leader Vladimir Putin following global outrage over Moscow's involvement in the nerve-agent poisoning of a...
Braves reporter gets blasted in the eye by foul ball
ATLANTA — A TV reporter who covers the Atlanta Braves for Fox Sports South has suffered a fractured eye socket after she was hit by a foul ball.
Trump's 2020 census is an attack on NY: Schneiderman
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Sunday that President Trump’s 2020 census is an attack on blue states like New York. “This is another effort, we think, to punish...
Woman struck by Sacramento sheriff’s SUV at Stephon Clark vigil
A Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department SUV struck a protesting great-grandmother at a Saturday night vigil marking the recent police shooting death of Stephon Clark — then sped off, according to...
Sign at Trump International Golf Club is vandalized with red paint
An entry sign at President Trump's golf resort in Florida where he hits the links during his weekends at Mar-a-Lago was splattered with red paint over the weekend, according to...
Hotel collapse caused by car accident leaves several dead
A dilapidated hotel collapsed in central India on Saturday night after a car crashed into it, killing 10 people and leaving as many as five more trapped beneath the rubble,...
Man stabbed in front of karaoke club: cops
A man who was stabbed outside a Brooklyn karaoke club Sunday flagged down a livery cab to race him to the hospital — but died minutes after arriving, cops said....
Trump administration backs PLO in victims’ high court appeal
WASHINGTON — Despite its bumpy relationship with the Palestinians, the Trump administration is siding with the Palestine Liberation Organization in urging the Supreme Court to reject an appeal from American...
Jeremy Corbyn criticized for anti-Semitism in Labour party
LONDON — British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is facing growing criticism over his handling of reported anti-Semitism among some of his supporters. The simmering row escalated Sunday with newspaper...
How two seedy old bars inspired a Broadway classic
The most depressing place in American drama may well be Harry Hope’s Saloon, where “The Iceman Cometh,” Eugene O’Neill’s descent into dipsomania, takes place. “It’s the No Chance Saloon,” one...
Gun rights advocates hand out free high-capacity magazines at rally
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Gun rights supporters protesting gun restriction legislation have gathered outside the Vermont Statehouse to urge the governor not to sign the bill. Police estimate hundreds of protesters...
Intruder's plan backfires after breaking into Yankees clubhouse
TORONTO — A man who entered the Yankees clubhouse illegally early Saturday morning was arrested later in the day when he was spotted at the team hotel. The intruder was...
Aaron Judge passes first test in center field
TORONTO — Aaron Judge starting in center field is a big deal mainly because he is a big deal — and, of course, just plain big. Six-foot-7 guys play center...
Dellin Betances has never been exploited quite like this
TORONTO — Dellin Betances has become well known for his trouble keeping runners from stealing bases, but no one ever had done what Toronto’s Kevin Pillar did Saturday. The center...
Fire breaks out at tallest residential building in Western Hemisphere
A small fire broke out early Sunday morning on the 88th floor of the Midtown Manhattan high-rise that is the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere -- and while...
NHL's offensive explosion happy side effect of rules crackdown
Goals per game are up to nearly six, with 13 of the league’s 31 teams averaging three or more a night. And though those totals are somewhat inflated by the...
It wasn't Tyler Austin's bombs that impressed Aaron Boone
TORONTO — For a couple of innings, anyway, Tyler Austin got a chance to see what it feels like to be Giancarlo Stanton. “I don’t look at it that way,”...
Texts and e-mails rule the workplace — even when getting fired
No one likes to get fired, but getting dumped via Twitter? The now-former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson suffered this indignity, as did Veteran Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, but suffice...
This is exactly the strength Mets have been waiting for
The two-headed pitching beast of Ace 1 and Ace 2 in Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom gave the Mets and Mickey Callaway exactly what they needed right out of the...
MLB made its choice to chase money over serving young fans
We now just shrug and surrender. Declaration of war? We don’t even threaten a skirmish. No resistance, just full, silent compliance. We just do as we’re told. Thursday, during the...
What do I do if my boss's husband makes passes at me?
I work for a small store with only a few employees. It’s family-owned and the wife manages the store. All is fine except the husband comes in once a week,...
This is how a promising Yankees season can spiral fast
TORONTO — It can happen that quickly. One day, you’re breaking camp, you think you have most of your essential pieces intact, you’re ready for the season, ready for the...
New spot in lineup seems to agree with Asdrubal Cabrera
After spending Opening Day hitless in the cleanup spot, Asdrubal Cabrera batted leadoff Saturday and seemed to take a liking to it. The third baseman went 3-for-5 with two doubles,...
Rangers GM must make a decision soon on Vigneault
RALEIGH, N.C. — This was back on Feb. 1, which now seems like a lifetime ago. Then, the Rangers were in third place in the Metropolitan Division, a position coach...
Fordham transfer shows he's heart of Villanova's offense
SAN ANTONIO — When Villanova was pursuing Eric Paschall, he didn’t ask about any individual expectations. The Fordham transfer, and Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year in 2014-15, didn’t care...
It's fitting Jason Kidd, Rod Thorn are entering Hall together
Jason Kidd on the court and Rod Thorn in the front office were the architects of the Nets’ greatest run in their NBA history. Fittingly, they were named to the...
Stop In The Name Of Stitches
“You know Suzyn I’m getting pretty good at this.” “Absolutely John.” From the man who authored “An A-Bomb from A-Rod,” “A thrilla by Godzilla,” “Jorgie juiced one,” “Teixeira delivers a...
Young stars should be careful what Tiger Woods they wish for
It has been nine years since Tiger Woods last won a major championship and four years since he was any real threat to win one. Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Jon...
Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon would know how good Moe Wagner was
SAN ANTONIO — Moe Wagner started running and couldn’t stop. The sideline was quickly approaching, and the elevated court was about to disappear. Michigan’s star chased the pass he deflected...
Don't have a hockey team to root for? Try the Maple Leafs
TORONTO — I have taken up this cause before and will do so for as long as it is necessary for the world to be able to celebrate what would...
Gun battle breaks out on North Carolina highway
SHELBY, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina say four men suffered gunshot wounds in a "running gun battle" while driving on a highway. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office said in...
What the Giants might do at RB, WR and TE in NFL draft
Analyzing how the Giants could attack the running back, wide receiver and tight end positions in the upcoming NFL draft: Hmm, the Giants and a running back: What possible link...
Warrior leaves on stretcher after Vince Carter's flagrant foul
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Warriors guard Patrick McCaw was taken away on a stretcher after he fell hard to the floor following a foul by Sacramento's Vince Carter during a 112-96...
Plane forced to make emergency landing in upstate backyard
GARDINER, N.Y. — Authorities say a small plane carrying skydivers has suffered an engine malfunction and has made an emergency landing in a backyard in upstate New York, leaving the...
Jim Nantz has never forgotten announcers who inspired him
CBS announcers Jim Nantz takes a shot at some Q&A with Post sports columnist Steve Serby ahead of this week’s Masters. Q: Will Tiger Woods complete a comeback at the...
Calls for congresswoman to resign intensify over 'shocking' allegations
HARTFORD, Conn. — The cries for embattled U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty to step down for not protecting female staffers who said they experienced violence, death threats and sexual harassment by...