August 5, 2018
Papa John and hand-picked successor have history of bad blood
The bad blood between John Schnatter and his hand-picked successor at Papa John��s, Steve Ritchie, runs deep. They were once close, but the rancor became clear last month when Ritchie,...
How Giants young stars handle the pitfalls and profits of social media
He has to. He does not always want to and, perhaps sometime in the future, he will pull away from it. For now, though, Sterling Shepard admits his existence, both...
Meet the Mets prospect Asdrubal Cabrera bought, a 'huge' project
There’s a lot to like in what you see in Franklyn Kilome, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound anomaly of a starting pitcher, a hard-throwing right-hander with a closer’s body shoehorned into a...
Wells Fargo admits glitch led to hundreds of home foreclosures
Sorry we helped you lose your home — here’s $20,000. Wells Fargo has admitted a “calculation error” may have led to as many as 400 struggling homeowners needlessly losing their...
Giants coach sticks to the positive side of Twitter
When he sees something he likes, he might tweet about it. If he reads something he appreciates about one of his players, he will retweet it. This is a fairly...
Cop accused of sending lewd texts fired over sex harassment claim
An NYPD cop accused of making advances on a Bronx woman he arrested for shoplifting has been fired over allegations of sexual harassment. Rony Santiago was fired in response to...
How words were 'carved' into Amy Adams' skin for 'Sharp Objects'
Warning: This story contains spoilers from Sunday's episode of "Sharp Objects." The first word we saw carved on the body of alcoholic reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) in HBO's “Sharp...
Don't bet on the new-look Penn State to reach old heights
Eight starters departed from the Penn State defense, yet the offense lost even more when Saquon Barkley chose to launch his NFL career and landed with the Giants. Barkley rushed...
The Hall of Fame Game lesson for NFL preseason bettors
Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game gave football bettors a taste of the NFL preseason. And, it was some tough food to swallow. Be ready for more of the same slop...
Some shreds of hope Yankees can cling to after rough weekend
BOSTON — It wasn’t a concession speech as much as it was a confession that the Yankees, through four-plus months of baseball, have been exposed as — horror of horrors!...
Count on bounce-back pitching performance against Rangers
Build that wall! Build that wall! Well, they did and now there are 10 cats and kittens trapped behind it at the corner of Northern Boulevard and Main Street in...
Aaron Boone won't let Yankees panic over AL East free fall
BOSTON — The Yankees found themselves a season-high 8 ½ games back of the Red Sox in the AL East and even the ever-optimistic Aaron Boone acknowledged their place in...
Making sense of why Red Sox's offense has risen past Yankees'
BOSTON — What changed? What catapulted the Red Sox over the Yankees in offensive production this season after the Yankees mashed better last year? Sure, the Red Sox acquired J.D....
Cops discover 11 starving kids at filthy compound in search for boy
New Mexico sheriffs searching for a missing 3-year-old boy stumbled upon a heavily armed compound housing 11 starving children, authorities said Sunday. The children, ages 1 to 15, were discovered...
Nursing home escapees found at heavy metal festival: police
A pair of elderly German men escaped from their nursing home to go to a heavy metal festival, it was reported. After the home reported them missing, police found the...
What's really been missing for the Yankees
BOSTON — Aaron Judge finished second in the MVP race last year, and Luis Severino was third for the Cy Young. Through the All-Star Game, if anything, they were better...
Trump blames California wildfires on 'bad' environmental laws
President Trump blamed the catastrophic fires in Northern California on "bad" environmental regulations that reduce the amount of water available to fight the blazes. "California wildfires are being magnified &...
Jets can't get over their emerging 'Ferrari' running back
Early one day in training camp, rookie running back Trenton Cannon got the ball and rounded the corner of the defense and flew down the sideline. “They got a Ferrari...
Bistro offers classic French dishes for Sunday brunch
Chef Harold Moore’s latest venture, Bistro Pierre Lapin, at 99 Bank Street in the West Village, features an all-star cast of classic French dishes, along with Moore’s famed roast chicken...
Get your drink on at the Secret Summer cocktail festival
Secret Summer, the nation’s only farm-to-bar cocktail festival, returns to The Foundry in Long Island City August 12. The day-long event features summer cocktails from Suntory Whisky Toki, Hangar 1...
Healthy taqueria Taco Dumbo opening fourth location
While the name evokes Brooklyn, Taco Dumbo — a SoCal taqueria that focuses on healthy food and cold-pressed juice — is launching an outpost at 1385 Broadway, between 37th and...
Iconic London pub launching West Village pop-up
Quaglino’s, a London bar, will launch a three-day afternoon pop-up at Dante in the West Village, Aug. 13-15th — from London bar manager Marco Sangion and head mixologist Federico Pasian....
Mets fans can finally tell Matt Harvey how they really feel
It will be a Harvey Day unlike any other. Matt Harvey, traded in May, is scheduled to make his return to Citi Field on Monday when the Mets start a...
5 killed when small plane crashes in parking lot
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Five people on board a small airplane were killed but nobody on the ground was hurt when the twin-engine Cessna crashed Sunday in a Southern California...
Fire-grilled chicken eatery using easy-to-order kiosk system
Brine Chicken, a cashless, chef-driven fast-casual eatery from restaurateur Dan Mezzalingua, is slated to open Aug. 15 at 106 Eighth Avenue. The 1,400-square-foot eatery seats 32 people. Executive chef Joe...
Father suspected of fatally stabbing his children: authorities
PASADENA, Texas — Authorities say a man suspected of fatally stabbing his two children in Houston has been hospitalized after police found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his...
The only way Mets can salvage anything: Listen to the fans
Do it for your frustrated fans. Do it for your future. This season is a wasteland for the Mets, especially when it comes to position players. The Mets have an...
Giants have a poster child for a troubled Urban Meyer program
As Urban Meyer’s legacy as a college head coach is scrutinized during his paid leave of absence at Ohio State, so is his career at the University of Florida. Reports...
Disgraced ex-chef busted again for exposing himself on subway
The disgraced ex-chef of an East Village raw food restaurant — who has been arrested repeatedly for exposing himself to subway riders — was busted again on charges that he...
Sorry, Democratic Socialists — you're still pushing poison
In the crazy, topsy-turvy year of 2018, socialism is somehow on the rise in America. To those of us unfortunate enough to have been born in the Soviet Union, this...
We're still not to the end of NYCHA's deadly lies
Just in case you thought all the lies of the New York City Housing Authority had been revealed, a new City & State investigation last week exposed a coverup of...
China gives Winnie the Pooh the enemy-of-the-state treatment
China has banned the new Disney flick “Christopher Robin” — apparently because President Xi Jinping is furious at the string of memes comparing him to Winnie the Pooh. It’d be...
Fighting for free speech at Yale
Yale University last week gave sociologist and physician Nicholas Christakis a Sterling professorship, the school’s most prestigious academic honor. It was richly deserved — and a slap at the school’s...
We've got to stop letting 'outrage mobs' get people fired
If you’re not living in fear of being torn apart on social media, last week brought another reminder of why you should. On Wednesday, Sarah Jeong, hired the day before...
Jets still haven't seen the real Sam Darnold
Here are some takeaways from Saturday night’s Green-White Scrimmage: 1. Let’s start with the quarterbacks, as usual. The Sam Darnold hype train is already off and rolling. The rookie has...
Baby found dead in water at South Street Seaport
A baby boy was found floating in the water off of the South Street Seaport on Sunday afternoon and was later pronounced dead, police said. Passers-by noticed the child —...
Facebook's latest move is ominous for free speech and other commentary
Tech beat: Facebook’s Move Is Ominous for Free Speech Facebook announced it shut down a couple dozen accounts, pages or profiles that violated its ban on “coordinated inauthentic behavior” in...
Trump claims his approval rating is better than Obama's 'by far'
President Trump boasted that his poll numbers are better than President Barack Obama’s in a tweet Sunday, suggesting his performance will help Republicans this fall. “Presidential Approval numbers are very...
Multiple arrests in alleged Maduro assassination plot
At least six people were arrested for plotting to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using drones packed with explosives, officials said Sunday. Interior Minister Nestor Luis Reverol called the attempt...
Teen robbed boy's lemonade stand at gunpoint: cops
MONROE, N.C. — Deputies in North Carolina say they're seeking a teenager who robbed a 9-year-old's lemonade stand at gunpoint. The Union County Sheriff's Office said Sunday that the stickup...
Corey Oswalt isn't the rookie pitcher who let Mets down
The Mets continue to receive indications they may have something in Corey Oswalt, but other rookie pitchers are far from showing they can potentially help the club. Tyler Bashlor was...
Flesh-eating bacteria may force man to have all limbs amputated
A New Jersey father who contracted a flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing on the July 4 weekend might need to have his limbs amputated, but he hasn’t lost the will to...
Reward for missing college student hits $260K
BROOKLYN, Iowa — The reward for the safe return of a missing University of Iowa student has ballooned to $260,000. Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa said Sunday that relatives of...
Is it unethical to be fired for filing a complaint?
I filed a complaint about another employee who has been with the company for over 20 years. Shortly afterward I was fired. The company said I am “at will” and...
The shared workspace is becoming a place to connect
Desk space available, ayurvedic breakfast, and your next client, too? For digital nomads and remote workers, the breadth of services and perks afforded by today’s co-work environments extend far beyond...
Intense humidity is turning NYC into a swampy hellscape
Now's the time to get that hand-held fan. Intense humidity will make the next couple of days in New York feel even hotter than the soaring number on the thermometer...
Disturbed man dead after leaping out of restaurant freezer, threatening staff with knife
A disturbed man screaming about the devil sprang out of a walk-in freezer at an Upper West Side restaurant Sunday, wildly swung a knife around and later died after a...
Twin sisters marry twin brothers — by twin ministers
Ohio wedding guests were seeing double Saturday as a pair of identical twin sisters married two identical twin brothers in a joint ceremony officiated by identical twin ministers, reports said....
Elderly man dies after falling down stairs during fight
An elderly man died after falling down a flight of stairs during a fight at a Rockaway Park house on Sunday morning, police said. Police believe the victim, 70-year-old Walter...
Man behind 3-D printed guns shrugs off 'bad things' that could happen
The head of a Texas group who wants to distribute blueprints online for 3-D printable guns that evade metal detectors and are untraceable downplayed security concerns over the weapons, saying...
Hawaii braces for Category 3 hurricane
Hawaii faces a new threat in the form of Hurricane Hector, a Category 3 storm that is churning its way towards the Big Island. The storm was about 1,390 miles...
Woman bravely rescues toddler dangling from fire escape
The brave Queens woman who sprung into action when she saw her neighbor's toddler dangling from a 10-foot-high fire escape told The Post basic instinct lead her to save the...
Conway: 'I don’t believe journalists are the enemy of the people'
White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway said she doesn’t believe that reporters were the “enemy of the people” as President Trump once again tweeted Sunday morning. “I don’t believe journalists are...
Rookie bus driver charged with DWI in Brooklyn crash
A rookie MTA driver, extremely drunk on cheap vodka, lost control of his bus and ran into a row of cars while carrying nine passengers in Brooklyn early Sunday morning,...
Ex-Panthers star takes Cam Newton shot: I needed Eli Manning
Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin said Friday he wishes the Panthers never drafted him, calling the team a poor fit and lamenting quarterback Cam Newton's lack of accuracy. "I mean,...
This Ferrari could be the most valuable car ever auctioned
This Ferrari may soon be the most valuable car ever auctioned. The Concours, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, could fetch between $45 million and $60 million at RM Sotheby's annual...
Teen credits postal worker for saving her from sex trafficking
A California girl who claims she was trapped in a world of sex trafficking until recently credits a South Sacramento postal worker with her rescue. In June, Ivan Crisostomo, a...
Utility worker killed near Northern California wildfire
A 20-year-old utility worker was killed while working on the edge of a raging Northern California wildfire -- the seventh person to die in the blaze, officials said on Sunday....
Russia names Steven Seagal as special US envoy
"Hard to Kill" action movie star Steven Seagal said he's "deeply humbled" to be named by Russia as a special envoy for humanitarian ties to the United States. "I am...
Elon Musk tweets video parody of Hitler 'shorting Tesla stock'
Elon Musk sent out an early-morning tweet Sunday linking to a clip of “Downfall” – a movie about Adolf Hitler’s last days – with doctored subtitles portraying the German madman...
Suspect in attempted rape identified from comedy video: cops
A man who was caught on video stalking and attacking a mayoral intern outside her Queens home is a wannabe stand-up comic — done in by tipsters who recognized him...
Ex-boxing champ is stoned to death over alleged robbery
Former boxing champ Manelisi Mbilase has been brutally stoned to death in South Africa for allegedly robbing two women. The 40-year-old former South African featherweight title holder was allegedly part...
Star Astros pitcher suddenly needs elbow examined
The Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, one day after he departed a start against the Dodgers due to elbow pain. Right-handed reliever Roberto...
Did this punch actually land? Boxer under fire after weird KO
Indonesian boxer Stevie Ongen Ferdinandus is under fire from fans after being accused of diving during his bout against Tim Tszyu. The 37-year-old was knocked out just one minute into...
Lisbon reaches its hottest temperature ever
LISBON, Portugal — Lisbon broke a 37-year-old record to notch its hottest temperature ever as an unrelenting heat wave baked Portugal and neighboring Spain. New heat records were set in...
Trump lawyer: If Mueller subpoenas president, case will go to Supreme Court
President Trump’s lawyer Jay Sekulow vowed to take the case all the way to the Supreme Court if special counsel Robert Mueller’s team tries to subpoena the president as part...
'Poppycock': Angels manager fires back at report he's a goner
CLEVELAND — Angels manager Mike Scioscia reached deep into his vocabulary to describe a report saying he'll step down after this season. "Poppycock," Scioscia said Sunday, using a dated term...
At least 82 dead as powerful earthquake hits Indonesian island
MATARAM, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday, killing at least 82 people and shaking neighboring Bali, one week after another quake on...
Retired cop in gunfight during apparent robbery attempt
A retired NYPD detective sitting in a Bentley with bulletproof glass got into a gunfight with a man he says tried to swipe his Rolex in Brooklyn Sunday, police said....
Anthony Swarzak's disastrous Mets year gets even worse
Anthony Swarzak’s hellish first season with the Mets has taken a turn even further south. The right-handed reliever has been diagnosed with an inflammation in his shoulder and Sunday was...
Bolton defends Trump's 'Russian hoax' comments
The White House national security adviser defended President Trump on Sunday over his comments about a "Russian hoax," claiming Trump isn't doubting that Moscow meddled in the 2016 election but...
Maduro calls on Trump to 'fight' suspects behind alleged assassination attempt
Hours after dodging an apparent assassination attempt, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called on President Trump to help him fight the terrorists he believes are behind the attack. "This was an...
Party boat fight leads to stabbing: cops
A man was stabbed several times in the back after a fight on a party boat docked off a South Street pier early Sunday morning, police said. The victim, age...
KKK recruiters are trying to lure kids with candy
Don't be fooled, they're not sweet. The Ku Klux Klan is attempting to lure young upstate New Yorkers using packets of white supremacist propaganda -- and sweetening the deal with...
Trump keeps up attacks against media: 'They can also cause War!'
President Trump continued to ramp up his onslaught against the media on Sunday, warning news outlets can "also cause war" and claiming he is helping Americans by pointing out how...
These designers make expensive bling for rappers
When rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was robbed, shot in the leg and kidnapped two weeks ago in Crown Heights, the 22-year-old lost some signature jewelry — including, according to insiders, a...
Outdoor sculptures are the ultimate luxury for NY art collectors
It’s one thing to have a house full of rare, gorgeous and expensive art. But for some New York collectors, that’s not enough — they’ve expanded to their yards. Made...
Tourist plane crashes in Swiss Alps, killing all on board
BERLIN — Swiss police say all 20 people aboard an old-time propeller plane were killed when the aircraft crashed into a mountainside in southeast Switzerland. The Swiss news website 20min.ch...
Iran receives more airplanes ahead of renewed US sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran acquired five new commercial aircraft on Sunday, a day before the US begins restoring sanctions that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear accord with world...
NYPD meets woman in 'love triangle' that led to off-duty cop shooting
Crime Scene cops converged Saturday night on the East New York apartment of the woman sources say was at the center of Thursday’s “love triangle” shooting on Livonia Avenue, in...
Yankees trade for Indians reliever
BOSTON — The Yankees acquired right-handed reliever George Kontos from the Indians for cash and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 33-year-old likely will replace Chance Adams on the big...
How the Yankees now will use Sonny Gray
BOSTON — Sonny Gray’s life as a Yankees reliever began Saturday, and the right-hander was told to be ready for multiple situations — but none of them surfaced in a...
Gleyber Torres' golden touch is gone
BOSTON — For much of the first half of the season, Gleyber Torres coming up in the ninth and representing the tying run would have been reason for the Yankees...
Why the Red Sox can continue to offer bettors profit potential
While media hype tends to focus on a handful of superstars, it’s depth and versatility of weaponry that typically win games and championships. As bettors, be sure you’re thinking about...
What the Yankees must learn from this series debacle
BOSTON — Forget the depressing aspects of the weekend to date. Forget the 0-3 start to this four-game series, and the fact that the Red Sox have mostly turned this...
Social media offers NRA 'thoughts and prayers' for going broke
They’re sending their “Thoughts and Prayers” to the NRA. The Twittersphere had a snarky response Saturday to the National Rifle Association’s claim that it’s going broke, responding by sending exactly...
Red Sox manager is bringing fire into Yankees rivalry
BOSTON — The fire runs deep, and it fans wide — in unpredictable directions, even. And that, combined with his team’s remarkable success, has made Alex Cora a delightful addition...
Eli Apple exits practice early after apparent left knee injury
Between his brief scuffle with Evan Engram and leaving practice with an apparent left knee injury, it was an eventful practice for Eli Apple. More than halfway through Saturday’s workout,...
How Masahiro Tanaka is approaching this crucial start
BOSTON — Masahiro Tanaka is coming off his two best starts of the season, and the Yankees desperately need another good outing from the right-hander Sunday night against the Red...
Braves' struggling starter will get well vs. the Mets
Which challenge are you partaking in this weekend? The “In My Feelings” dance challenge inspired by rapper/singer Drake’s latest hit? Or will it be the hot water challenge? Stitches has...
Six-year-old cancer survivor provides Jets inspiration
The Jets had a nice moment in the middle of their Green & White scrimmage Saturday night. The team brought 6-year-old Giovanni “Gio” Toribio onto the field and gave him...
Todd Frazier's return a reminder of what Mets have been missing
On a night like this, on which Zack Wheeler followed Jacob deGrom’s predictably dominant eight innings against Atlanta by extending his own shutout innings streak to 17 by blanking the...
Sam Darnold already has fans thinking this could be different
The Green-and-White army came looking for an oasis in the desert of long-suffering despair Saturday night at Rutgers’ HighPoint Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. They found him. Young Sam Darnold,...
Zach Britton already has strong feelings about being a Yankee
Steve Serby tosses around some Q&A with new Yankees reliever Zach Britton. Q: If you could pick the brain of any pitcher in MLB history. A: I was able to...
Former Zach Ertz backup can be fantasy football secret weapon
Heading into each new fantasy football season, the tight end position causes nothing but grief for most people. In years past, because of the position’s top-heavy nature, fantasy owners were...
The newest Mets fan favorite
Jeff McNeil is rapidly developing a following in Queens. Four-hit games will do that for you. “It’s pretty unbelievable. Felt really good up there. Finally starting to see the pitches...
Sergey Kovalev knocked out in stunning title loss
ATLANTIC CITY — You can forget about that all-Russian showdown between Sergey Kovalev and Dmitry Bivol for the unified light heavyweight championship. Kovalev doesn’t have a belt anymore. In a...
Demetrious Johnson's long UFC title reign comes to shocking end
LOS ANGELES — Henry Cejudo ended Demetrious Johnson's nearly six-year reign as the UFC flyweight champion Saturday night, earning a split-decision victory for a stunning upset at UFC 227. Cejudo...
The fantasy football calculus behind picking the right tight end
In the second of a six-part fantasy draft preview series, The Post looks at tight ends, defense/special teams and kickers. Next week: quarterbacks. Today’s Madman lesson in economics is supply...
How to find the perfect emoji for your New York sports frustration
For those of us who make our livings with words, the emergence (and now proliferation) of emojis used to be a welcome respite from walls of cold type. Emojis are...