August 30, 2018
The maligned American men's tennis field just took another hit
Frances Tiafoe is arguably the U.S.’s top men’s prospect, at age 20 and ranked 43. Alex de Minaur is Australia’s top teenage prospect, at age 19 and ranked 45th. They...
Madden shooting survivor recounts tragedy, files suit over tournament
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jacob Mitich had made it to Round Two of the Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, and had almost scored a touchdown when the shots rang out.
Jets still not ready to name Sam Darnold the starter
PHILADELPHIA — Todd Bowles is still not budging. The Jets coach refused to name his Week 1 starting quarterback after Thursday’s preseason finale. All signs point to rookie Sam Darnold...
Yankees agree to deal for veteran Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen is a shadow of the player he was when he won the 2013 NL MVP award. But he is still an extraordinary upgrade on Shane Robinson and as...
Dellin Betances blows it in the ninth as Yankees lose a crusher
Victor Martinez’s laser into the first row of seats in right field was the gut punch. Niko Goodrum followed with a home run that wasn’t hit nearly as hard but...
Chris Berman's wife was drunk in fatal crash: cops
HARTFORD, Conn. — The wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit when she rear-ended another man's car, killing them both, according...
Man accused of threatening Boston Globe staffers praises Trump after making bail
The man accused of making death threats against Boston Globe employees let his love for President Trump be known just moments after he was released on bail. "America was saved...
US Open's Week 1 has been a nightmare
Another day, another umpire going rogue at the U.S. Open, a perennially great event that has suffered through an administrative heat stroke through the opening two rounds. Tuesday was amateurish...
Cops arrested me for being black business owner: lawsuit
The owner of a popular Harlem hangout known for its all-day boozy brunches says he was arrested by the NYPD “for being a conscientious business owner while black,” according to...
Giants give third-string QB a long look with mixed results
Giants coach Pat Shurmur pulled something of a surprise Thursday by keeping Davis Webb on the sideline and starting Kyle Lauletta at quarterback in the preseason finale at MetLife Stadium....
Credit Suisse has second thoughts about AMI debt deal
Things just keep getting more troublesome for David Pecker, the CEO of American Media Inc., the company that owns the National Enquirer. Last week, his biggest headache was the news...
Wells Fargo diving back into securities that fueled 2008 crisis
Wells Fargo just can’t help itself. The nation’s third-biggest bank is planning to ramp up trading in controversial securities tied to the mortgage market — just weeks after it paid...
Brooklyn plans memorials for 100th anniversary of Malbone Street Wreck
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is planning two memorials to commemorate the Malbone Street Wreck — a subway derailment that killed some 100 straphangers in 1918. Adams’ office will hold...
Lady Gaga, Ryan Gosling shine as leads at Venice Film Festival
This fall’s hottest films will deliver the moon and the stars. “First Man,” a biopic about Neil Armstrong, and a remake of “A Star is Born” are the buzziest entries...
Biden, Larry Fitzgerald pay tribute to John McCain at Arizona memorial
Sen. John McCain was eulogized as a “true American hero” — and a lousy driver with a wicked sense of humor — Thursday at a packed service in a Phoenix...
A-Rod not interested in buying Sports Illustrated after all
Alex Rodriguez is not in the hunt for Sports Illustrated after all, said a source, shooting down a rumor that had circulated in recent days, but Rodriguez might be looking...
Inside Ryan Leaf's quest for the TV life he once despised
When Ryan Leaf walked into Jay Glazer’s West Hollywood gym, the Fox NFL reporter had the same reaction he fears you will have now. “Don’t bring that mother[bleeper] in here....
Cuomo vows to expand paid job-leave law to cover bereavement
Gov. Cuomo all but said he would approve a new law that would extend the state’s family-leave policy by covering bereavement. “The issue is critical,” Cuomo said during Wednesday night’s...
Trump: I can't be impeached because I'm 'doing such a great job'
President Trump insisted Thursday that he can’t get impeached - because his administration is “doing such a great job.” In an interview with Bloomberg News, the president cited the nation’s...
Ranking the most badass spies in movie history
After appearing in five movies via four different actors, the character of CIA analyst-turned-agent Jack Ryan leaps to television Friday for the first time. The new series, “Tom Clancy’s Jack...
Nick Kyrgios: Controversial talk by umpire 'didn't help me at all'
Flaky Nick Kyrgios finally found a coach who can get him to play hard. The problem is that coaching came from the chair umpire in his U.S. Open match Thursday....
Alex Jones' request to have defamation suit tossed is denied
A Texas judge has tossed out Alex Jones' request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against him by the father of a 6-year-old who was killed in the Sandy Hook...
Keep an eye on Washington for sneak peek of Pac-12's future
Could college football fans be treated to a Final Four preview during the first big weekend of the new season? That’s certainly possible when No. 6 Washington takes on No....
Presidential descendants have special summit with Trump
WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, the 45th president entertained the grandson of the 10th. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted a private reception for the White House Historical Association’s...
When Neil Simon nearly gave up on Broadway
Neil Simon was the most successful playwright in Broadway history, racking up some 9,000 performances — and many millions of dollars — with hits such as “The Odd Couple,” “The...
Omarosa's memoir is reportedly tanking
Omarosa Manigault Newman could probably use a few tweets from President Trump right about now. The former reality star-turned-White House senior adviser has reportedly seen a dramatic dip in book...
Woman claims airline paid her $75 in 'hush money' after man masturbated next to her
A woman on a United flight from Orange County, Calif. to Chicago claims the man seated next to her masturbated for “hours” and the airline didn’t report it to law...
The Venus-Serena US Open clash has arrived too soon
The Williams sister showdown at the U.S. Open on Friday will be the 30th of their pro careers, and their 16th in a major. But the latest clash is early...
Cancer survivor using Times Square billboard to find kidney donor
A Long Island dad and cancer survivor is searching for a new kidney at the Crossroads of the World — using a sky-high billboard paid for by a generous friend....
Former ad execs turn life as seniors into comic strip laughs
Andy Landorf always loved comic books. And so, when he “retired involuntarily” in November 2016 after 39 years in advertising, he wondered if he might try writing one of his...
Nick Kyrgios' opponent rips ump, USTA after pep talk controversy
The man Nick Kyrgios defeated in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday has broken his silence since video of the chair umpire, Mo Lahyani, giving Kyrgios a...
Former student charged after pretending to be doctor: cops
A former student at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is facing several charges after he allegedly impersonated a doctor on multiple occasions and gave at least one patient a...
Lawsuit alleges newborn died after hospital virus outbreak
PHILADELPHIA — A lawsuit filed by the family of a premature baby treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia alleges she died after being one of 23 infants infected during a...
Troye Sivan packs a sultry punch on 'Bloom'
Avoiding the sophomore slump, Troye Sivan flourishes on “Bloom,” his follow-up to 2015’s “Blue Neighbourhood.” Check out these five standouts from the 23-year-old singer-songwriter’s new album. “Seventeen” “Boy becomes a...
Troye Sivan reveals racy truth behind new album
Sorry, FTD, but who needs flowers when you can show your love with a bouquet of songs? “Bloom” — the second LP from rising pop-star Troye Sivan, dropping Friday —...
Brother arrested after bodies of sister, her boyfriend found stuffed in trash bags
A Michigan man faces murder charges after his sister and her boyfriend were found stuffed inside trash bags, authorities said. U.S. Marshals arrested 24-year-old Robert Marzejka Jr. Wednesday afternoon following...
Murder suspect left his passport at shooting scene: police
DECATUR, Ga. — Authorities say a Georgia man left his passport at a shooting scene and was arrested when trying to report the document missing to police. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
Dance-music star Alesso opens up about Avicii's suicide
Alesso will rock the closing night of Labor Day weekend’s Electric Zoo festival at Randalls Island Park while mourning another Swedish dance music star: DJ-producer Avicii, who died in April...
David Wright's Mets comeback has a potential target date
LAS VEGAS — David Wright is rejoining the Mets — just not to play for them, at least yet. After only two games with Triple-A Las Vegas, the Mets captain...
Look for motivated Stanford to avenge an ugly loss
Bryce Love launches his Heisman Trophy campaign Friday night in a revenge game for Stanford, which was an 8½-point favorite in a 20-17 loss at San Diego State last September....
Keanu and Winona's new rom-com is a huge missed opportunity
Keanu and Winona, Winona and Keanu. Like Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, or Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, these grunge-era film icons are so natural a pairing, you’d think they...
Eli Manning now has weapons to win championships: Bill Cowher
Former Steelers coach and CBS Sports studio analyst Bill Cowher talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the 2004 draft, the new Giants offense and potential breakout teams. Q: What...
Woman says contact lenses caused rare infection, possible blindness
A Pennsylvania woman is blaming contaminated contact lenses for spreading a rare infection that's threatening her eyesight and causing a throbbing pain. Tori Gasho, 22, started noticing issues with her...
Top Belgian soccer commentator was gang member: authorities
One of Belgium's top soccer commentators has been charged with armed robbery as part of a gang, officials said. Stéphane Pauwels, 50, is suspected of being one of five gang-members...
Multiple dead after semi-truck slams into Greyhound bus
A commercial bus crash in New Mexico left at least seven people dead and more than 30 others hospitalized on Thursday, according to officials. Police say a Greyhound bus carrying...
MS-13 gang member busted in brutal slaying of Long Island teen
An MS-13 gang member was busted for killing a teenage boy whose remains were discovered this week in a wooded area of Long Island. Carlos Benitez-Hernandez, 21, of Uniondale, was...
'Little Stranger' star Domhnall Gleason's surprising celeb lookalike
You've seen his face, even if you don’t know his name. But with scene-stealing moments in “Harry Potter” (as Bill Weasley, older brother of Ron) and “Star Wars” (as General...
America doesn't actually lead the world in mass shootings
The claim that the US has by far the most mass public shootings in the world drives much of the gun-control debate. Many argue that America’s high rate of gun...
Coach who allegedly ran off with teen arrested: cops
The California wrestling coach who allegedly ran off with a missing 16-year-old student has been arrested, according to officials. Phillip Maglaya, a Franklin High School coach, was located with the...
'Taking on Trump' isn't the job of an attorney general
In the race for New York attorney general, the four Democratic candidates have been adamant about using the power of the office, once elected, to attack President Trump. Public Advocate...
Don't let billionaires set priorities for attorneys general
If a pro-life gazillionaire were giving funds to state attorneys general to go after Planned Parenthood, the left would quite rightly go bonkers. But ex-Mayor Mike Bloomberg is doing much...
No funding is safe from New York's politicians
Think congestion pricing will end MTA funding shortfalls? Consider the history of a New York gas tax that was supposed to be dedicated to highway and bridge work. As the...
When will de Blasio get serious about public housing scandals?
President Trump could do his fellow New Yorkers a big favor by blasting out a tweet or two about NYCHA — since that may be the only way to get...
Driver in fatal hit-and-run feuded with neighbors for years: cops
A woman with a long-running feud with her neighbors struck the couple with her car, killing the husband, New Hampshire police said Thursday. Sixty-four-year-old Stephen VanDalinda, and his 61-year-old wife,...
Giants’ 2018 overhaul is for real — and evidence is everywhere
The preseason mercifully ended on Thursday night, and the Giants, who will start the regular season one week from Sunday against the Jaguars, look nothing like the imposters who disgraced...
How 2 teen BFFs ended up making a horror flick together
They've been friends forever, doing what young Upper East Siders do: swim, shop, spy on their doormen. Who’d have guessed they’d wind up trying to stab each other with a...
Multiple dead after small plane crashes on Air Force base
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Authorities say four people were killed when a small civilian plane crashed on a U.S. Air Force base in Florida. Military officials told news...
Mom of man accused of dismembering woman says he's innocent
The mother of the man arrested for allegedly bludgeoning a Bronx woman to death with a hammer and then dismembering her body defended her son Thursday as “a good person.”...
The worst dates to get married are the most cliché
Choosing a wedding date is a big decision – should you opt for a date in the school holidays, save pennies by picking a weekday or even plan a Christmas...
College student finds 5-foot snake in dorm room
CLINTON, N.Y. — A college student in central New York has to collect a 5-foot-long boa constrictor from a local wildlife center after a fellow student found the pet reptile...
Shocking video shows moment pizza deliveryman is fatally shot
Shocking surveillance footage shows the deadly final moments before a Papa John’s pizza deliveryman was shot in the head in Harlem. Jose Alvarado, 37, of Belmont Avenue in The Bronx,...
Giuliani preparing 'counter-report' to discredit Mueller
President Trump’s lawyers are compiling a “counter-report” to discredit special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russian investigation — even though the former FBI chief has not finished his probe. Trump’s lawyer Rudy...
Baby chokes to death on apple during family day at zoo
A 10-month-old baby choked to death on a piece of apple on a family day out to the zoo – despite his mom’s desperate attempts to save his life. Ben...
Man who chopped up boy's body reportedly attacked prison guard
The man who murdered an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy and chopped his body into pieces attacked a prison officer at an upstate facility, union representatives said. Levi Aron, 42 -- convicted...
Yankees think they have answer to crucial Luis Severino question
This would all be easier for the Yankees if Luis Severino were the Luis Severino of last season or the first half of this year. If he were, perhaps, the...
These inside-out jeans were being sold for more than $1K
In recent months the fashion world has brought us thong jeans and upside-down jean shorts. And the season’s wave of denim weirdness continues. Experimental, Parisian streetwear brand Ben Taverniti Unravel...
Facebook sorry for removing Holocaust image for nudity
Facebook apologized after it removed a post from the Anne Frank Center that was seeking to raise awareness of the Holocaust and depicted children who had been stripped naked and...
Here comes Gary Sanchez's much-needed return
Gary Sanchez is first. The injury-riddled Yankees can only hope Didi Gregorius, Aroldis Chapman and Aaron Judge follow him. Barring a setback, Sanchez will return to The Bronx on Friday...
Trump: I won't fire Jeff Sessions before midterm elections
President Trump said Thursday that embattled Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ job was safe at least until after the midterm elections in November. “I just would love to have him do...
Woman accused of robbing mourners at funeral: police
CANONSBURG, Pa. — Police in Pennsylvania say a woman is suspected of stealing items from the vehicles of people attending a funeral. Canonsburg police said Wednesday that police arrested 24-year-old...
Serious genital infection linked to some diabetes drugs: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday a serious genital infection has been reported in patients taking a certain class of diabetes drugs, with one death and...
I performed in 375 pornos before turning to God
Brittni De La Mora quit her successful career as a porn star and found a new calling in life: preaching the word of God. Now, she's making money as a...
Starbucks patron claims drink contained cleaning tablets
A Starbucks customer in Utah has is reportedly consulting a lawyer after she claims she found cleaning tablets in her Green Tea Frappuccino and subsequently needed medical attention. Deniece Lee,...
Colin Kaepernick wins round as NFL case goes to trial
PHILADELPHIA — An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick's grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league's request to throw out the quarterback's claims that owners conspired to keep him...
ESPN reporters clash in battle over Michigan State abuse story
Well, this is awkward. After news broke Thursday that Michigan State was cleared by the NCAA of any potential violations in the allegations of sexual assault against its basketball and...
Papa John's accuses Papa John of disobeying the board
Talk about acid reflux. The bitter feud between Papa John’s and its exiled founder keeps coming back — only this time the company is causing the heartburn. The pizza chain...
A glimpse at life inside North Korea
With the current international negotiations taking place to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula, it is easy to forget about the people that currently have to live in this largely...
Silicon Valley’s bias problem and other commentary
From the right: Yes, Silicon Valley Has a Bias Problem A new post on Facebook’s internal message board charging that the social-media giant is “a political monoculture that’s intolerant of...
Mom, daughter reported missing during camping trip
SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities are searching for a Canadian woman and her daughter who were reported missing after arriving in California for a camping trip. San Mateo County sheriff's spokeswoman...
'Monsignor Meth' gets more prison time for failed drug test
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut Roman Catholic priest who ran a methamphetamine ring has been sent back to prison for nine months for failing another drug test while on supervised...
Wannabe dads should eat hamburgers: study
Attention, wannabe dads: If you want to make a baby, consider making yourself a burger. Low levels of dietary protein sap sperm quality in a way that dings the health...
Frat bros suspended for racist video re-enroll at university
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two Syracuse University students suspended for a video showing members of their fraternity using racist slurs and simulating sexual assault have re-enrolled after an order from a...
Janoris Jenkins is ready to be the player Giants need again
As training camps and preseasons go, no news is usually good news for established veterans. So it went for Janoris Jenkins, the best cornerback the Giants have, a player who...
Trustee resigns in protest over weak Urban Meyer punishment
At least one Ohio State trustee is taking action after the board issued a luke-warm punishment to football coach Urban Meyer. Jeffrey Wadsworth has resigned over concerns about how the...
Netflix horror series creator can't speak his show's language
"GHOUL” is India’s second series to premiere on Netflix. It’s set in a dystopian future in which the country is ruled by an authoritarian government — with officers in a...
Teen admits to fatally stabbing mom, injuring sister
MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon teenager accused of stabbing his sister and killing his mother has pleaded guilty to the charges. Ezekiel Holmes, 14, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Jackson County...
De Blasio wants federal funding for Brooklyn-Queens streetcar
The de Blasio administration is going to try to move forward with its pie-in-the-sky plans for a Brooklyn-Queens streetcar, but now Sunset Park has been nixed from the blueprint, officials...
MoviePass director quits, says management kept him in the dark
A MoviePass director has left the struggling company’s board, claiming that management kept him in the dark about crucial information and made it impossible to do his job. Economist Carl...
Baseball fan blames woman in front after taking foul ball to head
It's every fan for him or herself. A man in Cleveland took a foul ball to the head Wednesday night, but his finger-pointing didn't skip a beat. Seated along the...
Experts say lost tunnels in Israel could be where Jesus turned water into wine
A mysterious secret tunnel network unearthed in Israel could be the site where Christians believe Jesus turned water into wine. The discovery could put an end to centuries of debate...
US Open umpire under fire for bizarre Kyrgios in-match pep talk
Nick Kyrgios received a pep talk from an unusual source while battling back from one set down during his second-round match at the US Open on Thursday. Kyrgios, who's known...
Construction worker canned for balking on Bible study: lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man has filed an $800,000 lawsuit against a construction company, claiming the owner fired him after he refused to attend Bible study. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Ryan...
Scuba diver snaps photo of fish trapped inside plastic glove
A distressing image shows how a fish became trapped inside a glove after plastic swamped its habitat. The shocking depiction of what plastics is doing to our oceans was captured...
Half of US workers don't feel like they can take a real lunch break
One in two American workers feels unable to take a full lunch break, according to new research. A study of 2,000 American workers asked them to reflect on their lunch...
Microsoft to require contractors to offer paid parental leave
Microsoft will begin requiring its contractors to offer their US employees paid leave to care for a new child. It’s common for tech firms to offer generous family leave benefits...
Plus-size model Tess Holliday opens up about mental health struggle
Plus-size model Tess Holliday revealed how she was able to get out of “worst mental health state of her life” and recalled the time she was sexually assaulted in a...
There's an oxygen leak on the International Space Station
When an alarm sounds in your office building you’ll probably just end up standing around in the parking lot for a few minutes while someone figures out which fire alarm...
Trump cancels raises for public workers because of deficit
President Trump on Thursday said he wants to cancel raises for civilian US government workers to save money as the federal budget deficit continues to skyrocket on his watch. “In...
City probing alleged NYCHA orgies
The city Department of Investigation is finally looking into allegations of NYCHA workers’ on-the-clock orgies after first ceding a probe to the embattled housing agency. “DOI is opening an investigation...
Email scams succeed when they're stupidly simple
Many email scams are effective because they’re so straightforward, a new report says. About 60 percent of business email fraud does not involve a malicious link, but rather a plain...
Craig Carton returns to NY radio with some shots at WFAN
At least for one day, Craig Carton returned to the New York City airwaves Thursday morning for the first time in nearly a year. Two months away from his date...
Patience, picks and money: What Jets will need to land Khalil Mack
PHILADELPHIA -- Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan has already made a major trade this week. Could he pull off another in the coming days? The Jets and the entire NFL...
Ex-cop allegedly robbed bank, took police on high-speed chase
An ex-cop in Missouri took his former colleagues on a 100-mph chase after robbing a bank at gunpoint, authorities allege. Richard William Hagerty, 35, was charged Wednesday in Kansas City...
'Washed up' Adrian Peterson fires back at ex-NFL stars
Adrian Peterson is taking on everyone -- opposing tacklers and talking heads alike -- in his NFL comeback. The new Redskins running back is 33 but doesn't want to hear...
Neighbors are sick and tired of bikini-barista coffee chain
Bottoms Up Espresso is planning to open up a new location in Chico, Calif., but the idea appears to have residents hot and bothered — and not in the way...
Tragedy revisited: Photos show slain woman mourning her mom's murder as a kid
Heartbreaking photos show the slain, dismembered Bronx woman as a 12-year-old girl mourning the murder of her pregnant mom in 2006. Lisa Marie Velasquez can be seen in one of...
Face-melting summer will be followed by 'teeth-chattering' winter
If you're over the sweltering heat and humidity that's blanketed much of the country this summer, get ready for a rough winter. The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a "colder-than-normal" winter from...
Hateful hackers rename NYC 'Jewtroplis'
Anti-Semitic hackers renamed New York City "Jewtropolis" on maps displayed in a handful of popular apps -- including Snapchat, CitiBike and StreetEasy. Outraged users spotted the defaced maps and started...
Nixon claims victory over Cuomo in debate
Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon stormed across the television dial Thursday morning, declaring victory in the wake of her performance in the heated Hofstra University debate show-down Wednesday night with two-term...
De Blasio wants horse carriage pickups to happen inside Central Park
It’s not the outright industry ban he once promised, but Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to relocate horse-drawn carriages pickups to inside Central Park, officials said Thursday. De Blasio...
Love really is in the air, study says
A new study from HSBC has determined that 1 in 50 airline passengers claims to have found lasting love during a flight. The rest of us, meanwhile, are presumably just...
DOJ sides against Harvard in Asian-American admissions feud
The Trump administration on Thursday sided with Asian-American students suing Harvard University over the Ivy League school's consideration of race in admissions. The Justice Department said in a court filing...
LeBron James had to 'adjust' to white people at posh high school
NBA superstar LeBron James revealed he was uncomfortable when he had to adjust to being around white people when he first entered high school. James made the revelation Tuesday on...
Man busted in death threats made to Boston Globe workers
A Californian man was accused Thursday of threatening to kill employees of The Boston Globe – calling them “enemy of the people” for leading a national editorial campaign critical of...
Google pushes back after Trump claims it ignored SOTU address
Google has shot down President Trump’s charge that the tech giant ignored his first State of the Union address after promoting President Obama’s speeches to Congress for his eight years...
Jaguars' bashing cornerback now takes aim at Rob Gronkowski
Jalen Ramsey's gripes aren't limited to quarterbacks. Speaking with ESPN The Magazine, the outspoken Jaguars cornerback shaded five-time Pro Bowler Rob Gronkowski, claiming the Patriots tight end is overrated. "I...
Ex-NFL star allegedly threatened wife with gun: 'How you end up in the morgue'
Former NFL standout linebacker Greg Lloyd allegedly pulled a gun on his wife and threatened to kill her, telling her, “This is how you end up in the morgue,” according...
More than 1K NYCHA kids tested positive for lead
The de Blasio administration has finally come clean about its lead-paint poisoning scandal at the New York City Housing Authority, admitting on Thursday that 1,160 children living in public housing...
Delaware woman dies from rare case of rabies
DOVER, Del. – Health officials say a Delaware woman has died from rabies, the first such death in the state since 1941. The Delaware Division of Public Health said in...
Rick Pitino defends himself — and claims firing ruined players' careers
In 2017, the University of Louisville basketball program was implicated — along with five other programs — in a federal investigation of college basketball that exposed bribery and corruption. Rick...
Apple to unveil new iPhones in coming weeks
Apple will unveil a new batch of iPhones in less than two weeks. The tech titan released an invitation to members of the press Thursday morning inviting them to “Gather...
Checking your email on the train ‘counts as work’: study
Your subway hustle might merit a salary increase. Researchers from the University of the West of England say Wi-Fi on public transportation means more people are answering work emails outside...
'Thriller' flashmob honors the King of Pop
A "Thriller" flashmob in São Paulo celebrated Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop, on what would have been his 60th birthday.
How to actually become a happy morning person
The early bird gets to feel superior. Morning types comprise about 40 percent of the population, according to University of California, Berkeley neuroscientist Matthew Walker, while evening types make up...
Pope Francis 'serene' despite calls for resignation
Pope Francis is “serene” despite calls for him to resign over allegations that he covered up for a US cardinal accused of sexual misconduct, the Vatican’s secretary of state said...
'I need sex': Disgraced Olympic star gets OK to cheat on girlfriend
Disgraced former Olympic cyclist Jan Ullrich revealed his girlfriend has given him permission to have sex with other women. In a television interview with RTL in Germany, the 44-year-old said:...
De Blasio praises Nixon for debate performance
Mayor de Blasio praised Cynthia Nixon’s Democratic primary debate performance while rapping incumbent two-term Gov. Cuomo as acting a "little desperate." But de Blasio, appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe", sidestepped...
Trump: Ivanka and Jared had 'nothing' to do with McGahn ouster
President Trump unleashed a raging tweetstorm on Thursday over reports that first daughter Ivanka and her hubby pushed him to jettison White House Counsel Don McGahn over his cooperation in...
Hero lifeguards save swimmer as she slipped below waves ‘for the last time’
The moment hero lifeguards swim out to save a drowning woman has been captured in a dramatic series of photographs. The photos show the flailing swimmer's terrifying ordeal from start...
The side of Adam Schefter he was hesitant to reveal
Spending an hour with Adam Schefter could be considered an exercise in interruptions. Except ESPN’s most high-profile news breaker is also an impressive multi-tasker. “I’m listening,” Schefter says while he...
McCain gets in another dig at Trump in new documentary
The late Sen. John McCain is not done speaking out against President Trump and his ties to Vladimir Putin -- as he appears in a new documentary about Russia’s efforts...
Steel exec mysteriously falls to his death within view of Kremlin
One of the leading Western executives working for big business in Russia was found dead close to the Kremlin on Thursday. The body of Dr. Bruno Charles De Cooman was discovered...
Lock-picking cops charged after kicking in door and handcuffing man
Two Texas police officers are facing charges of unlawful arrest, criminal trespass, and damaging property after forcibly entering a man's home. Bodycam footage shows Officer Mark Burke and Deputy Duncan Roberts...
A miracle acne vaccine may be on the horizon
Are you one of the millions of people plagued by acne? Well, we've got some good news for you -- scientists are working on a vaccine that could banish those...
Russia to hold major naval exercise in Mediterranean Sea
MOSCOW -- Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Thursday it would hold a major naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea from Sept. 1 to Sept. 8, the TASS news agency...
Professor arrested after wife's decomposing body found stuffed in suitcase
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong university professor was charged with his wife's murder on Wednesday, a day after her decomposing body was found inside a suitcase in his campus...
Woman was killed, dismembered in friend's apartment: cops
Her best friend was “in trouble,” so she ran to her rescue only to have her pal’s ex-convict boyfriend beat her to death with a hammer and chop up her...
White House ethics lawyer resigning
White House ethics lawyer Stefan Passantino is abandoning ship on Friday — the second departure of a top Trump administration lawyer announced this week, NBC News reported Thursday. Passantino was...
David Wright returning to the Mets — kind of
David Wright is coming back to the Mets. He just won't be playing for the Mets -- not yet, at least. The third baseman will join the team in San...
Amazon shares blow past $2K as market cap nears $1T
Amazon shares surged past $2,000 for the first time on Thursday, putting the e-commerce titan within arm’s reach of a $1 trillion valuation. The Seattle-based company’s stock hit an all-time...
NSA leaker thanks Trump for calling her sentence 'unfair'
The former National Security Agency contractor jailed for leaking top-secret documents on Russia’s efforts to hack the 2016 election thanked President Trump on Thursday for calling her five-year sentence “unfair.”...
Human rights groups are pressuring Google to abandon China project
Google is facing scrutiny from a number of human rights groups to abandon its controversial Project Dragonfly initiative, which would see the search giant launch a censored search engine in...
I tried a Reiki facial and it was emotionally exhausting
“I can’t tell you exactly how you’re going to feel afterward,” Sushma, the reiki master at London’s energy healing business The Calmery explains to me, somewhat alarmingly, late one Tuesday...
'Ghost lobster' caught off Maine coast
Don’t be scared; just get some drawn butter ready. A fisherman in Maine made the catch of a lifetime off the coast of Stonington, where he caught a translucent “ghost...
Ex-Yankee reveals real feelings on 'trash can' Fenway Park
Phil Hughes has endeared himself to Yankees fans once more. The pitcher hasn't worn pinstripes in five years, but he can still stoke some fire in Red Sox fans with...
'Drunk' woman allegedly giving lap dances sparks mass brawl on flight
A mass brawl broke out on a plane after a drunk woman allegedly gave lap dances to strangers and flashed her breasts. Footage shows a group of passengers on the...
British teen died after drinking ayahuasca with Colombian tribe
A British teen died after sipping a hallucinogenic drink during a Colombian tribal ritual in the rainforest, according to a new report. Henry Miller was dumped on the side of...
Dad loses arms, legs to flesh-eating bacteria
A New Jersey father who contracted a rare flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing on the Fourth of July had both of his forearms and legs amputated, according to a report. Doctors...
NASA's dropping robots in the ocean to explore space
NASA is launching a new project to help it better understand the deepest parts of space, without ever leaving Earth. The announcement, made on Tuesday, is part of the government...
Tibbetts murder exploited by racist group in creepy robocall
Neo-Nazis are using the Mollie Tibbetts murder case to push their racist agenda in Iowa. Residents began receiving robocalls Tuesday evening, which said in part: “Mollie Tibbetts was found in...
Man charged with animal cruelty for DIY amputation of dog's 'rotting' tail
A Florida man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after he cut off a portion of his dog’s tail, deputies said. Pablo Vega-Padron, of Sarasota, was released Tuesday after posting...
Science discovers that young people with schizophrenia love weed
There’s a large body of research that has shown people who use marijuana also have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, but scientists have struggled to find conclusive evidence that...
Dad accused of killing family 'showed no emotion' during arrest
The Colorado dad accused of slaying his entire family appeared entirely emotionless following his arrest, according to a report. When Chris Watts, 33, was booked at Weld County Jail Aug....
Trump tried to buy years of unflattering stories from National Enquirer
President Trump at one point devised a plan to buy decades’ worth of unflattering stories the National Enquirer had collected about him but never published, according to a new report....
Warriors' valuable veteran retires after 15 NBA years
The Warriors are losing a veteran presence, and David West is gaining time to spend with his championship rings. The 15-year pro and two-time All-Star retired Thursday, ending an impressive...
More than 300 sea turtles found dead off coast of Mexico
More than 300 vulnerable turtles have been found dead, entangled in illegal fishing nets off the Mexican coast. In a statement, Mexico’s Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) said that...
Company's answer to human trust issues with self-driving cars: Googly eyes
It might not have seemed possible after their incredibly slow start, but self-driving cars are looking more and more like the future of personal transportation. Still, some nagging questions remain,...
Abercrombie's stock tumbles 12 percent on disappointing sales
Abercrombie & Fitch missed quarterly same-store sales estimates on Thursday, hurt by lower demand for its namesake line of apparel for teenagers and Hollister brand of surfwear. The company’s shares...
Teen dies after accidentally shooting himself during FaceTime call with friend
A 14-year-old boy in Ohio died Wednesday after accidentally shooting himself while on a FaceTime call with a friend, police said. The boy, who has not been identified, died after...
Twitter is recommending accounts to unfollow
Twitter has been dubbed "big brother" by outraged users fearing their account will be dumped on its new unfollow list. The company describes the feature, which recommends profiles you should...
Yankees outfield help is finally on the way
Clint Frazier was the designated hitter for Single-A Tampa on Thursday. It was his first game action since July 19 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, when he suffered a head injury that...
Father of boy found dead in New Mexico compound pleads not guilty
TAOS, N.M. — The father of a 3-year-old boy found dead in a filthy New Mexico compound and his partner pleaded not guilty Wednesday to new charges of child abuse...
Danica Patrick celebrates Aaron Rodgers' monster contract
Rodgers agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, worth up to $134 million.
Cameraman among two murder victims in Cancun
A news cameraman and another man were found murdered in Cancun on Wednesday – the latest in a spate of killings that have ravaged the resort city. The cameraman was...
Trump lashes out at NBC, CNN in media tirade
President Trump renewed his attack on the mainstream media Thursday, accusing without evidence NBC of "fudging" an interview he gave the network, and blasting CNN for what he said was...
Pizza deliveryman shot dead outside Papa John's
A Papa John’s Pizza deliveryman was fatally shot in the head in front of the Harlem pizzeria where he worked, police sources said. Jose Alvarado, 37, of Belmont Avenue in...
Dan Loeb is moving to shake up Campbell Soup's board
The heat that the Campbell Soup board is feeling is coming from the activist investor Dan Loeb after losing his battle to get them to sell the company. Loeb’s Third...
Angry pool owner body slams Speedo prankster
A Speedo-clad prankster was body slammed at a country music festival in Oregon after he jumped into stranger’s inflatable pool. "Getting choked slammed was probably one of the those worst...
Andy Murray rats out rival after brutal US Open loss
Andy Murray ratted out opponent Fernando Verdasco after his second-round loss for violating terms of the USTA's 10-minute heat policy that was in place for a second straight day Wednesday...
81-year-old body surfer can guess water temperature with crazy accuracy
Meet the Human Thermometer. After swimming in the ocean for 70 years, body surfer Fred Wilkens, aka "Zuma Fred," can guess the water temperature within a degree. The 81-year-old takes...
Detroit schools shut off drinking water due to lead, copper
DETROIT — Drinking water is being shut off at all Detroit public schools because the water in 16 of them was found to have high levels of lead or copper....
Hacker busted in nude celeb scandal gets 8 months in prison
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut man who hacked into more than 200 iCloud accounts of Hollywood stars and other people has been sentenced to eight months in prison. George Garofano...
The Yankees won't admit Greg Bird's new reality
Greg Bird had played just twice in the previous week before starting two straight games Tuesday and Wednesday as Aaron Boone continues to figure out how to get his Yankees...
The Didi Gregorius problem won't go away all year
Didi Gregorius ran lightly for the first time since suffering a bruised left heel on Aug. 20. The shortstop and the Yankees are optimistic he will be able to return...
Gleyber Torres had an eventful night
Yes, a masher was at the plate in Giancarlo Stanton and the bases were loaded in the bottom of the fifth. The Yankees had moved to within 3-1 when Stanton...
Jason Vargas starting to give the Mets what they expected
CHICAGO — Jason Vargas isn’t going to catch Jacob deGrom in the ERA race, but his improvement has been dramatic. The veteran lefty gave the Mets a fourth straight solid...
CC Sabathia pitched well enough to lose
CC Sabathia was not able to finish what he started Wednesday — twice. In the second inning of the Yankees’ 4-1 loss to the White Sox, Sabathia found himself in...
The sportsbook pulled off first upset: Now here are Week 1 college picks
New Jersey (Because New York legislators couldn’t keep pace with Delaware and Rhode Island and Mississippi, and prevent millions of dollars from crossing the Hudson River this year) — No...
Tiger, Phil will contend but this birdie machine is a live long shot
Round 2 of the FedEx Cup Playoffs tees off Friday at the Dell Technologies Championship at TPC Boston. Top shots: Dustin Johnson (8/1) and Justin Thomas (10/1) — Expect both...
This second-year receiver could be a hidden fantasy gem
You know that feeling you get when you stick your hand in a pocket and find a bill you didn’t know was there? That’s a nice feeling. Even nicer when...
US men have been the background music at the Open
American men competing at the U.S. Open have been almost equally out of sight as out of mind. Yes, Jack Sock got the opening-night match at Louis Armstrong Stadium on...
Umbrella mistaken for gun leads to school lockdown
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Police in Vermont say a high school lockdown was sparked by someone confusing an umbrella for a rifle. Lyndonville Police Chief Jack Harris says police responded to...
How bettors can win money on under-the-radar teams
Though Northwestern at Purdue isn’t exactly a marquee TV matchup in terms of superstar talent (Thursday, 8 p.m., ESPN), it is one in terms of college football betting. Both teams...
Wrench-wielding 'Batman' attacks Wendy's drive-through worker
Philadelphia police are searching for a wrench-wielding, Batman-tee clad man that recently attacked a Wendy’s worker and threatened to break into the fast-food restaurant with the weapon. On Aug. 6,...
Sarah Palin reportedly not invited to John McCain's funeral
In 2008, she was chosen to be his running mate – potentially just a heartbeat away from the presidency. But now former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, like President Trump, has...
Rick Porcello will right the ship — take the Red Sox
One of our favorite athletes, Bartolo Colon, was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a lower back strain. The 45-year-old, who recently broke the record for career wins...
Clemson could have a defensive line for the ages
The moment the final shoe dropped — when Christian Wilkins was the last defensive lineman in the group message to text that he, too, was coming back to Clemson —...
Marathon bomber's friend to be deported after prison release
BOSTON — A college friend of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been released from prison and handed over to federal immigration officials, who plan to deport him to his...
The Yankees' Red Sox fantasy is fading away
The problem with fantasies is it requires such little reality to ruin them. That’s this week’s One to Grow On in The Bronx. Remember that time we spent wondering whether...
Law professor accused of saying N-word during class lecture
ATLANTA — Emory University has launched an investigation after a law professor used a racial slur during a class lecture. The professor, addressing first-year students about a case stemming from...
It wasn't easy for John Isner
Seven points away from an early exit at the U.S. Open, John Isner came alive just in time Wednesday night. The top American seed, and 11th overall, came back in...
McCain’s 106-year-old mom to attend his Washington services
WASHINGTON — John McCain’s rebellious streak didn’t come out of nowhere. His mother, Roberta, had a habit of speeding behind the wheel and racking up tickets. When told during a...
Cops investigating after fetus found in supermarket bathroom
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police are investigating after a fetus was found dead in the bathroom of a supermarket. Authorities say the fetus, which was about six months into...
Chelsea Manning to be barred from Australia
CANBERRA, Australia — Convicted classified document leaker Chelsea Manning will not be allowed to enter Australia for a speaking tour scheduled to start Sunday, her tour organizer said on Thursday....
Rafael Nadal was so relentless his foe barely had time to breathe
Rafael Nadal fully welcomed himself back to Flushing Wednesday night. After having his first-round U.S. Open match cut short because of his opponent’s injury, the defending champ wasted no time...
Swimmer dies after being pulled from water off Orchard Beach
A 29-year-old swimmer drowned in the waters off Orchard Beach in the Bronx Wednesday evening, authorities said. Adolfo Muñoz, of the Bronx, was pulled out and rushed to Jacobi Medical...
Two arrested as dismembered victim's tragic past is revealed
The identity of a woman whose body parts were placed in bags and dumped at two Bronx parks was released by police Wednesday as two arrests were made in the...
Woman seen wearing shackles, ringing doorbell found safe
CONROE, Texas — Authorities in Texas say they've found a woman who was captured on video ringing a doorbell in the middle of the night, her wrists shackled in what...
Jermain Taylor arrested and charged with domestic battery
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Former middleweight boxing champion Jermain Taylor has been arrested in Arkansas after police allege he punched a woman, held a knife to her throat and threatened...
Walt Frazier delivers blunt take on Durant and Carmelo legacies
Walt “Clyde” Frazier is not a fan of the modern-day NBA superteams. The Knicks legend said Kevin Durant has hurt his legacy by hopping on the Warriors’ championship bandwagon, even...
3 dead after glider crashes into Vermont mountains
STOWE, Vt. — A glider has crashed in the mountains in Vermont, killing all three people on board. State police say search and rescue crews reached the wreckage near the...
Hearst staffers fear 'Game of Thrones'-style bloodbath is looming
Winter could be coming to Hearst. Staffers at the publishing giant have grown increasingly worried in recent weeks that a “Game of Thrones”-style bloodbath is looming — and that top...