March 24, 2019
Jets CEO raises expectations while joking of bizarre Super Bowl celebration
PHOENIX — After spending more than $120 million in free agency, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson expects his team to be better — much better. “I sure as hell hope we’re...
What has actually gone right for the Yankees this spring?
Nate Eovaldi began last season with the Rays on the disabled list recovering from Tommy John surgery and ended it as a Red Sox World Series hero. Zack Britton was...
We should all be celebrating the collapse of Hillary's big lie
Stick a fork in impeachment. It’s dead. Victory doesn’t get any sweeter for the winners. Or more important for our country. The results of the probe by special counsel Robert...
John Mara gave 'reluctant approval' to Giants dealing Odell
PHOENIX — The toughest call, John Mara said, was the one he made to two of his grandsons, informing them their grandfather was trading away their favorite Giants player, Odell...
Let's face it: Everything costs more in NYC
City residents pay more for everything from a gallon of gas to the rent on their apartments, thanks to the area’s packed-to-the-gills real estate, shifting demographics and sky-high taxes, experts...
Poorly-named 'Sexual Harassment' perfume pulled from shelves
It was an assault on more than the senses. A Russian perfume company is rebranding a fragrance called Sexual Harassment after the name caused a huge stink, Britain’s Independent reports....
Insane video shows Viking Sky cruise ship thrown into chaos at sea
Wild photos and videos show the Viking Sky cruise ship tilting nearly 45 degrees in choppy waters, sending passengers and furniture sliding across rooms and tiles falling from the ceiling....
Police union to use posters to show officers which politicians support wage hikes
The city’s largest police union has come up with a sure-fire way to make sure cops know which City Council members support a wage increase for them. The Patrolmen’s Benevolent...
Girls are acing the AP computer science test in record numbers: DOE
When it comes to introducing more city girls to their inner techie, the Department of Education is starting to crack a complex code. Thanks to the DOE’s campaign to pivot...
Tishman Speyer's secret purchase paves way for expanded Bella Abzug Park
Tishman Speyer, which plans a massive new building across from the Javits Center on 11th Avenue, is set to deliver a gift to the city — and receive a gift...
Jets celebrate the 'good news' with Rob Gronkowski retirement
PHOENIX -- The Jets may want to throw a retirement party for Rob Gronkowski. The Patriots tight end tortured Gang Green through the years, scoring nine touchdowns against them. The...
The Rangers are finally seeing the other Pavel Buchnevich
This is starting to look like the player David Quinn and the Rangers envisioned Pavel Buchnevich could become. Or this at least had to be the prodded results the Rangers...
Pence declares 'Today is a great day for America' after release of Mueller findings
Vice President Mike Pence has declared Sunday "a great day for America" following the release of the Russia probe results. "After two years of investigation, and reckless accusations by many...
Demoted Mets pitcher suddenly has 2nd chance at big league team
PORT ST. LUCIE — Tim Peterson went from left out to back in the mix fairly quickly. Two days after the right-handed reliever was reassigned to minor league camp, he...
Ilhan Omar, anti-Semitism center of talks at Israeli lobby conference
WASHINGTON - Rep. Ilhan Omar — and some of her progressive allies — were the talk of the AIPAC Policy Conference Sunday, though no speaker would call them out by...
Goat escapes slaughterhouse, roams around The Bronx
A goat was found on the lam in The Bronx on Sunday. Authorities picked up the baby hoofer near the Bronx Zoo just after 4 a.m. as it wandered around...
Ivanka Trump quotes Abraham Lincoln after release of Russia probe results
Ivanka Trump quoted Abraham Lincoln in a tweet Sunday night defending her father after the release of the Russia probe results. "Truth is generally the best vindication against slander," Ivanka...
Barry Trotz begs Islanders fans: Your booing hurts us
It’s not often that a coach has a message for the fans, but Barry Trotz implored the Islanders’ faithful not to put any more pressure on their struggling power play....
Did Yankees get another steal in trade for Rockies outfielder?
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Mike Tauchman will join the Yankees in Washington. A scout familiar with the 28-year-old outfielder, who was acquired Saturday from Colorado and forced Tyler Wade...
What to ask Chirlane McCray about the ThriveNYC debacle
City first lady Chirlane McCray will appear before the City Council on Tuesday to explain what exactly her mental health project, ThriveNYC, has achieved before it gives her $250 million...
Zion Williamson stands alone in incredible Duke-UCF finish
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- How Sweet It Was for Zion Williamson, soaking up unrequited love from his home state all weekend and playing with those precocious Duke brothers he loves, his...
This block in Harlem has become a 'flea market for drugs'
One block in South Harlem — just feet from Central Park — has become an open-air “flea market for drugs” straight out of the 1980s, a Post investigation has learned....
Noah Syndergaard's explosion is a peek at Mets' bubbling tension
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom is the Cy Young ace of the Mets, but Noah Syndergaard showed on Sunday he is the vocal backbone, sticking up for his teammates....
Don't expect any media mea culpas for the 'collusion' delusion
The opening scene of the Big Reveal of Robert Mueller’s special counsel report went according to the script: Conservatives “pounced,” the left “pushed back” and the media turned to each...
Yankees pitching prospect gets the good news: 'Opened my eyes'
Aaron Boone told Stephen Tarpley something Sunday morning everyone who watched the lefty reliever pitch already knew. “I informed Tarpley he is on the club unless something would happen on...
41 Seaver Way — hooray!
Come the June 27 celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Miracle Mets’ 1969 world championship, Citi Field’s address will be 41 Seaver Way — and that’s just part of...
De Blasio's latest ferry fiasco
Another day, another dubious plan by Team de Blasio to shell out millions — this time, on boats for the city’s ferry service. As The Post’s Nolan Hicks reported Thursday,...
Zero, zilch, nada: That's the bottom line on 'collusion'
Attorney General William Barr’s Sunday letter to Congress leaves no doubt: Three years of investigation, including two years under special counsel Robert Mueller, found no evidence of Team Trump “collusion”...
Camille Kostek posts sweetest note after Rob Gronkowski retirement
Camille Kostek is proud of her man. Following Rob Gronkowski’s retirement announcement Sunday on Instagram, the tight end’s longtime girlfriend offered a few words of praise. “Words can’t express how...
Roberto Deiaco expands restaurant empire to the Upper East Side
Chef Roberto Deiaco and his wife Giselle are building in the space of a former legend — and expanding their brand to the Upper East Side. The couple recently opened...
Beto O'Rourke is not the hero he claims to be, and other commentary
From the left: Who Anointed Beto? Well, He Did It’s no accident that Beto O’Rourke named his first son Ulysses after the hero of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” suggests The Guardian’s...
Tom Brady reacts to Rob Gronkowski's retirement
They spent nine seasons together, virtually the only survivors of a revolving door of a Patriots cast, friends who won three Super Bowls playing pass and catch. Who had 29-year-old...
Pelosi, Schumer demand DOJ release entire Russia report
Top Democrats demanded the Justice Department release the entire Russia report Sunday, following Attorney General William Barr bombshell letter that said Special Counsel Robert Mueller cleared President Trump of cooperating...
Rob Gronkowski retires from NFL
BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. Gronkowski announced his decision via a post on Instagram on Sunday, saying that...
Tacko Fall upstages Zion Williamson in first juicy showdown
Round 1: Tacko. But Round 2 is on hold. The most hyped matchup of the NCAA Tournament thus far, Duke superstar Zion Williamson vs. Central Florida skyscraper Tacko Fall, went...
Wilpon ups Mets stake at lower than expected $1.5B valuation
It looks like the New York Mets are worth even less than some of their most long-suffering fans might think — and are in the financial minors compared with their...
This is what ideal Islanders hockey looks like
At this point in the season, the Islanders know how they have to play to win. It might not be the prettiest, and it might not be the best for...
Queens suicide-by-cop suspect taunts officers over lousy shooting
A suicidal man who was shot seven times by cops in Queens on Sunday still had the strength to taunt the officers — saying, “I should’ve done this in Texas,...
North Carolina looks unstoppable in March Madness statement
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It appears Iona College awakened a sleeping giant. Since trailing the Gaels in the first half of their first-round game on Thursday, North Carolina has looked every...
Rep. Jerry Nadler calls for hearing after Mueller clears Trump of collusion
A top Democratic lawmaker demanded more details from Attorney General William Barr after his four-page summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation cleared President Trump of allegations his campaign cooperated...
California mosque arsonist leaves note referencing New Zealand shootings
An arsonist torched the exterior of a California mosque early Sunday, leaving behind a note that referenced a white supremacist’s fatal mass-shooting of 50 people inside two Islamic houses of...
Tennessee hangs on for dear life after NCAA Tournament domination
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was the tale of two halves at Nationwide Arena. Oh, and an overtime, too. By the time second-seeded Tennessee outlasted 10th-seeded Iowa on Sunday afternoon, it...
Sarah Sanders cheers Mueller's no-collusion findings
The White House celebrated the release of a Justice Department letter that cleared President Trump’s 2016 campaign of allegations it cooperated with Russian-backed election meddling efforts. “The Special Counsel did...
'Collusion' now exposed as nothing more than Trump haters' opioid dream
America suffers from not one but two opiate crises. The first afflicts some 11 million of our fellow citizens: people who turn to powerful painkillers to cope with suffering and...
'Blindsided' Tyler Wade is not happy about his Yankees demotion
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tyler Wade didn’t disguise his feelings when told by Aaron Boone on Sunday morning that he wasn’t making the Yankees’ 25-man roster. “Very disappointing. It blindsided...
'NO COLLUSION': GOP celebrates after Mueller report clears Trump of allegations
Republicans from the US Capitol to the White House on Sunday celebrated the findings released by Attorney General William Barr that cleared President Trump’s campaign of cooperating with Russia’s meddling...
Elderly man slashes nurse at Queens hospital: cops
A 69-year-old man slashed a nurse with a three-inch knife Sunday morning at a hospital in Queens, police said. Lewis Cook was arrested at Booth Memorial Hospital moments after the...
How to stop getting roped into thankless extra tasks at work
IT often starts out small. You get asked to take notes during a meeting, even though it’s not really your job. Or people expect you to organize co-workers’ birthday parties...
Knicks just saw why rivals could win Durant sweepstakes
Two hours before the tipoff of Sunday’s noon matinee, a 124-113 loss to the Clippers, James Dolan entered a near-empty Knicks locker room with one of his young sons. The...
Men dressed as traditional hunters slaughter over 100 people in Mali village
Raiders dressed as traditional hunters slaughtered more than 130 people — including women and children — in a Malian village Saturday amid ethnic strife in the West African nation, according...
Accused 'granny-kicker' was a dishwasher at star-studded, Tribeca eatery
The accused brute caught on tape kicking an elderly female straphanger in the head was revealed Sunday as a dishwasher at the chic Tribeca eatery Frenchette. A worker at the...
Mueller found no Trump collusion with Russia, not enough evidence for obstruction: Barr
Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no collusion between President Trump’s campaign and Russia — and he didn’t uncover enough evidence to justify charging Trump with obstruction of justice, according to...
'Bachelorette' castoff gives himself deadline for NFL comeback
No more roses for Clay Harbor. The former Eagles tight end, who vied for Becca Kufrin's heart on last year's installment of "The Bachelorette," is ready for another chance at...
Teens busted for knifepoint newsstand robbery
Five knife-wielding teens were busted by police Sunday after robbing a newsstand in Midtown, police said. One of the robbers tried to make off on his bicycle, but cops caught...
Cops searching for thief who swiped $10K in Apple products
Police are asking for the public's help to ID a burglar who made off with $10,000 in Apple gadgets from a Staten Island Best Buy. The man, who worked with...
Gillibrand kicks off 2020 campaign by calling Trump a 'coward'
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday held the first rally of her 2020 White House campaign, and told the crowd outside Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York City...
Noah Syndergaard rips into Mets over deGrom, workout schedule
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Noah Syndergaard double-jabbed the Mets on Sunday, imploring the club to give its ace pitcher a new contract and voicing his displeasure over the team’s planned...
Ocasio-Cortez: Impeaching Trump won't solve 'deeper problems' in US
US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday called President Trump "a symptom of much deeper problems" facing the United States -- and said that even his departure from the White House...
Dubai honors Jacinda Ardern by projecting image onto skyscraper
An image of New Zealand's leader was projected onto the tallest building in the world to honor her for her response to the mass murder of 50 Muslim worshipers at...
Bre Tiesi speaks out on Johnny Manziel: 'Vows were broken'
Bre Tiesi scrubbed most traces of Manziel from her Instagram page last week.
Schumer accuses Trump of gutting airplane safety laws
The Trump administration is endangering travelers by gutting aviation safety laws that could prevent tragedies such as the Boeing 737 Max crash that recently killed 157 people, Sen. Chuck Schumer...
Knicks lose last 2 lottery picks in nightmare few minutes
Can it get any worse? With the Knicks absorbing their 60th loss of the season for only the second time in franchise history, David Fizdale’s tank machine was dealt a...
Germany under fire for using bra-clad model in bike safety PSA
Germany’s transport ministry is facing backlash for using a scantily clad model in a bicycle-safety ad, according to reports. The saucy cycling PSA features Germany’s Next Top Model contestant Alicija...
Adam Schiff: Mueller should have interviewed Trump in probe
Rep. Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said special counsel Robert Mueller erred when he didn't interview President Trump about possible collusion during the 2016 election. “I’ve...
Antonio Brown really wants Bills fans to hate him
Part 1: Angry about Ben Roethlisberger, walk out on the Steelers. Part 2: Partake in a social-media assault on those Steelers, making yourself unattractive to many potential trade suitors and...
Pit bulls reportedly attack, kill owner in Texas
A Texas woman died on Saturday after she was “attacked by her two pit bull terriers,” police said. Officers arrived at North O’Connor Road to help out the fire department, who was...
Attorney General Barr heads in to work as nation awaits Mueller report
Attorney General William Barr headed back into the office Sunday as the Justice Department works through the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian election meddling — and...
Patriots' unlikely Super Bowl hero receiver retires at 25
Former New England Patriots receiver Malcolm Mitchell has ended his short NFL career, he announced over the weekend. Speaking at an event at his alma mater, Georgia, Mitchell told attendees...
5-month-old boy dies after parents botch circumcision
A 5-month-old boy died as a result of being circumcised by his parents at home in Italy, local outlets reported Sunday. The infant suffered cardiac arrest and was rushed to...
Boxer learns why you don't taunt, showboat at end of fight
Sam Maxwell scored a dramatic knockout in the final 15 seconds worthy of any Hollywood film. The 30-year-old super-lightweight was down on the scorecards, having been dropped twice, as his...
Second Parkland shooting survivor commits suicide within span of a week
Another young survivor of the Parkland school massacre has committed suicide — the second such tragic death in the span of a week, authorities said Sunday. The student was identified...
Top GOP Rep. predicts Trump will be cleared by Mueller report
GOP Rep. Doug Collins predicted President Trump will be proven right by special counsel Robert Mueller's report that there was no collusion with the Russians during the 2016 election. "At...
'Biggest drama queen': Tennis star rips teen after huge upset
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Indian Wells champion Bianca Andreescu beat Angelique Kerber for the second time in a week, and the result left hard feelings. Andreescu reached the fourth round...
We'll all end up paying for Washington's love of debt
President Trump, with “help” from Congress, is delivering the exact opposite of one 2016 campaign promise: his vow to fully pay off the then-$19 trillion national debt. The budget Trump...
The far left has taken over the Democratic Party
The extreme left’s takeover of the Democratic Party is proceeding with breathtaking speed. The party’s shift leftward has been obvious for some time. But it’s come to the point where...
Unearthed video shows Kevin Durant is 'never' coming to Knicks
Here to shatter the dreams of a 2019-20 Knicks roster featuring Kevin Durant is ... 2017 Kevin Durant. The Warriors superstar and pending free agent, whose offseason whims will captivate...
Take the Under in Duke-Central Florida battle
The round of 32 showdown between UCF and Duke presents one of the most intriguing low-post battles you will find with 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall facing Zion Williamson. The Knights have...
Fiancée of accused 'granny-kicker' says victim threatened to kill her, daughter
The monster filmed kicking an elderly woman on a Bronx subway train is a "good man" who was set off when the older straphanger threatened to stab him, his fiancée...
Virginia will show why it's a No. 1 seed
Farewell Jacksonville. No one does strip malls and drive-thrus better than you. Virginia (-11) over Oklahoma: I just can’t help myself. No matter how many times I get burned by...
Nadler: It would be 'cover-up' for Barr to withhold Mueller report
Rep. Jerry Nadler, the head of the House Judiciary Committee, said it would amount to a "cover-up" if Attorney General William Barr fails to release the entire special counsel's report...
Sunday's March Madness schedule
Three top-seeded teams tip off in the NCAA Tournament second round on Sunday as Duke, North Carolina and Virginia play to secure spots in the Sweet 16. Keep up with...
One last surprise as Yankees roster is hammered down
Tyler Wade is the victim of Brian Cashman's last-minute gambit. The Yankees optioned the utility man to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, a move that would have been shocking prior to...
Trump tweets 'have a great day' as Mueller report looms
As Democrats and Republicans waited a third day for details of Robert Mueller's investigation, an apparently upbeat President Trump took to Twitter for the first time since the special counsel...
The right way to network when looking for a job
Dear Greg, I’m looking for a job and doing lots of networking. Do I send my resume in advance of meeting a contact even if I know they aren’t hiring,...
Man accused of fatally stabbing woman after crashing car
PEORIA, Ariz. — A 25-year-old Arizona man who was driving a San Diego-area woman's car is accused of fatally stabbing her after the vehicle veered off a freeway and crashed...
Four ways luck can ruin your NCAA Tournament wagering
If this is your first March Madness betting experience, you’ve probably noticed luck plays an important role in determining which team covers any given game. Though it’s true sports betting...
Tugs tow Norway cruise ship after hundreds rescued following mayday call
STAVANGER, Norway — More than 450 passengers were airlifted off a cruise ship that got stranded off Norway's western coast in bad weather before the rescue operation was suspended Sunday...
Yankees really want you to know Greg Bird isn't hurt
TAMPA — Nothing in Greg Bird’s batting practice Saturday morning indicated the first baseman was already scratched for the afternoon game against the Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field....
NCAA Tournament: Breaking down today’s 6 can’t-miss games
Here’s The Post’s guide to Sunday’s six can't-miss NCAA Tournament games: (10) Iowa vs. (2) Tennessee 12:10 p.m., CBS The final day of the first weekend tips off with this...
Masahiro Tanaka: All systems go for Opening Day
TAMPA — Luis Severino was supposed to get a final tune-up on Saturday ahead of his Opening Day assignment, but that went to Masahiro Tanaka because Severino will open the...
RJ Barrett may be second to one, but he's the complete package
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He is The Other angelic Blue Devil, a one-and-done wonder driven to leave Coach K with a sixth national championship before he rides off into the sunset...
The other mega-deal Mets have to strike
PORT ST. LUCIE — When the Mets and Brodie Van Wagenen look into the future, here’s what they better see: Michael Conforto signed to a contract extension. Sure, it’s all...
Giants owners will be facing Beckham trade questions
One year ago, John Mara stood in a posh resort in Orlando, Fla., and declared, “I’m sick of answering questions about Odell’s behavior and what his latest incident is.’’ It...
Mets bring back Ruben Tejada
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Ruben Tejada’s journey since leaving the Mets has come full circle. The 29-year-old infielder returned to the organization Saturday on a minor league contract. He...
The 'freak show' NCAA matchup world has been waiting for
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Central Florida versus Duke — a Clash of the Titans — and 7-foot-6, 315-pound Tacko Fall has poked the bear. “I won’t allow him to put me...
How hot spring training play can lead to fantasy disappointment
Ask any fantasy baseball analyst, and they will tell you the best time to draft is within a week of the start of the MLB season. Most spring injuries are...
James Paxton talks Yankees goals, no-hitter and bald eagles
New Yankees pitcher James Paxton discusses his preparation, what it was like throwing a no-hitter last season and what he wants to accomplish during his time in pinstripes. Q: Who...
Iowa-Tennessee promises to bring the physicality
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There will be plenty at stake when No. 2 seed Tennessee faces 10th-seeded Iowa on Sunday in a second-round game Sunday at Nationwide Arena. The winner advances...
Update on how video review is faring in NCAA Tournament
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s like walking a tightrope, finding the right balance between getting a call right, but not making the game unwatchable. Video reviews can kill flow. Of...
Brendan Lemieux mixes it up and impresses in Rangers test
TORONTO — This is what Brendan Lemieux, still not in optimum game shape after limited use by the Jets, has been building toward, a night like this in which he...
Dirk Nowitzki turns back the clock as Mavericks stun Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. — Dirk Nowitzki added one more memorable game in his final visit to Oracle Arena, scoring a season-high 21 points and insisting he couldn't remember whether it was...
Johnny Boychuk back from six-game absence in Islanders win
PHILADELPHIA — It was a shrug of the shoulders and a one-word answer, but it said enough. Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk returned from a six-game absence, the previous five as...
Auburn showing it's not just a football school anymore
SALT LAKE CITY — Spring football can wait. Auburn has a different team worthy of its attention. Bruce Pearl and the fifth-seeded Tigers are headed to their first Sweet 16...
Powerball jackpot grows to $750M
Who wants to be a mega-millionaire? The Powerball jackpot soared to a whopping $750 million on Sunday -- after no one picked the lucky numbers in the latest drawing. No...
Huskies coach is 'crazy' — but upset of UNC might not be
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Asked why they believe so much in Washington coach Mike Hopkins, senior guard David Crisp and senior forward Noah Dickerson delivered the same answer: “He’s crazy.” Apparently,...