March 30, 2019

Virginia storms into Final Four after buzzer-beater reprieve

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The final buzzer screamed, finally bringing silence. Countless jabs and jokes were immediately retired. Countless more were instantly killed, never to return. The most mocked 1-seed in...

Johnny Manziel exits AAF game with apparent head injury

Johnny Manziel’s career in the Alliance of American Football is off to a rough start. The Memphis Express quarterback, who saw limited action last week in his first game in...

Welcome to the era of $10 billion tech giants

Get ready, the march of the “decacorns” is coming to Wall Street. What’s a decacorn? A few short years ago, if you were a private company with a valuation north...

You won't catch me driving high, and you shouldn't do it either

Dear John: Your recent column stated that your preference was “nobody on the road with me have even one drink.”  Consider then New York and New Jersey’s efforts to legalize...

Serving a ticket scalper some well-deserved karma

Dear John: This is a long story, so I’ll make it extremely short. But you’ve never heard something like this before.  I’m a Bruins fan and paid $1,200 for two...

Queens man busted for turnstile jumping was murder suspect

An 18-year-old Queens man busted for turnstile jumping turned out to be a murder suspect who cops had been searching for since the summer, police said.

Woman killed in Brooklyn car accident

A woman was killed in a deadly car crash in Brooklyn Saturday, police said. Patricia Lancaster, 63, was traveling south in a grey 2003 Chevrolet sedan on East 56th St....

After proving his innocence, Trump shouldn't have to be humble

Soon after news broke that special counsel Robert Mueller found no Russia collusion, media types began offering their idea of an olive branch to President Trump. It generally came in...

Knicks accommodating hosts as Wade wins final game at MSG

Dwyane Wade Night at the Garden ended in predictable fashion. With Garden fans roaring wildly and Chiefs star quarterback Pat Mahomes on hand for the retiring Heat star in his...

Albany lawmakers finalizing last-minute deals for 'on-time' budget

Albany lawmakers are hammering out last-minute deals this weekend so they can vote on an “on-time” state budget before Monday — and lock in their promised pay raises. But almost...

Villainy in Venezuela

By sending troops to Venezuela to shore up dictator Nicolás Maduro, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has crossed yet another line — the Monroe Doctrine, practically the oldest principle of US foreign...

Big problems for universal PreK

Thousands of unionized city pre-K teachers have authorized a strike, tentatively set for May 2, over the issue of pay equity. They’ve got a real gripe — and it’s hardly...

Islanders are going to the playoffs

This was less of a hockey game and more an evening-long celebration. There were chants of all sorts, sing-song coronations of an owner, of the coach, of the goaltender. It...

Alleged fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is engaged to hotel heir

She’s in trouble, but she’s also in love: Elizabeth Holmes, the indicted founder of the bogus blood-testing company Theranos, has gotten engaged to William “Billy’’ Evans, the heir to a...

NYPD cop resigns after writing phony ticket for made-up cyclist

An NYPD cop has resigned after writing a phony ticket for an imaginary bike rider — and then, in an amazing display of chutzpah, billing the department for four hours...

Even New York's millionaires are fleeing to less expensive cities

The massive bonus pool typical for city workers is under stress as more bankers and traders bolt for Florida and other states to escape New York’s punishing taxes and steep...

'Her heart is not in the Bronx': Ocasio-Cortez's constituents turn against her

Amid her zeal to save the world with the Green New Deal, Rep. ­Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has ­ignored residents in her own Bronx back yard.

The new minimum wage is killing NYC's once-thriving restaurant scene

New York City restaurants are eliminating jobs, reducing employee hours and raising prices due to the higher costs of the $15-per-hour minimum wage. A once-growing industry is contracting, according to...

Ocasio-Cortez rips Dem leaders for primary challenger policy

Now it’s AOC versus the Democratic Party. Firebrand freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens/Bronx) is training her Twitter cannons on her own party’s leadership to protest a policy meant to tamp...

Cops search for two men wanted for sex acts on subway trains

In the latest in a string of subway pervs, cops are searching for two men who are wanted for separate lewd sexual acts aboard subway trains in the past week....

A history of Joe Biden's most touchy-feely moments

He’s the Democratic Party’s hands-on favorite for 2020. The revelation last week of Joe Biden’s creepy encounter with a young female politician was is hardly the first time the 76-year-old...

Texas Tech clamps down on Gonzaga to reach first Final Four

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Defense wins championships. That’s the axiom that generally applies to football. Texas Tech proved it still works in college basketball, even in this era of 3-point fireworks....

Garcia-Kuchar caught in flap over putt not conceded

AUSTIN, Texas — Sergio Garcia had an 8-foot putt to win the hole and left it 4 inches short, a frustrating miss. Worse yet was what followed. Such a tap-in...

Over 100K illegal immigrants predicted to cross US border: reports

More than 100,000 illegal immigrants are poised to cross the US border into Texas — a crisis threatening to overwhelm facilities operated by the feds as well as shelters run...

FDNY cracking down on escape rooms over safety fears

The FDNY has launched a crackdown on “Escape Room” houses in the city after five teenage girls died at one of the entertainment sites in Poland in January, The Post...

De Blasio administration still hasn't delivered 'essential' 911 texting

Nearly two years after promising to offer 911 texting, the city has failed to deliver the option, which could help victims facing an active shooter or other threat. The de...

Russell wasn't going to be denied as Nets inch closer to playoffs

Saturday was a must-win for the Nets, and they admitted as much among themselves before taking on the Celtics. Then they went out and grabbed that much-needed victory. Or more...

Bronx surgeon is a sex-crazed, scheming con man: lawsuits

The former head of surgery at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital is a sex-crazed con man who was harassing two female underlings and preying on another doctor for a $500,000 loan, two lawsuits...

Wrongfully convicted men finally free after 43 years in prison

Two wrongfully convicted men were released from prison Saturday after spending 43 years behind bars in Florida for a murder they didn’t commit. Years ago another suspect confessed to the...

Alaska city hits 70 degrees in record heat wave

Baked Alaska, anyone? The temperature hit 70 degrees in the city of Klawock March 19, the earliest in the season ever. It’s expected to stay unseasonably warm for about a...

Lessons from father fueling Tony Bennett's Final Four desires

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It had been 19 years since Purdue was in the Elite Eight, since Tony Bennett was on the opposing bench, since his father, Dick, was trying to...

Patriots may have 2 draft options to replace Rob Gronkowski

The day Rob Gronkowski retired may have changed the life of one of two Iowa tight ends. On Day 1 of the NFL draft on April 25, there’s at least...

Society's most vile continue to be pushed as sports spokesmen

We know the world has gone nuts, but still, what were they thinking? He’s the best they could do? If I were Irish, I’d have been deeply offended. As a...

School officials told parents boy with BB gun posed 'no threat'

A 13-year-old boy brought a BB gun into his Bronx middle school and pointed it at a girl — but school officials falsely told parents it was a toy gun....

This NYC high school logged the most 'major crimes' last year

New York City public schools logged 464 “major crimes” including a murder and 1,104 violent crimes such as rapes, robberies and assaults, newly released data for the 2017-18 academic year...

Air Force member's dog dies on their flight home to US after six years

An Air Force K9 handler from Yonkers heading home from Guam after six years of service endured a heartbreaking homecoming when she learned upon landing that her beloved 1-year-old pooch...

Tiger Woods ousted by upstart in Match Play after beating McIlroy

AUSTIN, Texas — The conditions were severe. The high stakes put a premium on every shot down the stretch. Tiger Woods was in his element. Only this time, he was...

Bryce Harper's first home run with Phillies was a no-doubter

Well, that didn't take long. Bryce Harper belted his first homer with the Phillies during Saturday's game against the Braves, and there was no question the 465-foot blast was leaving...

NYPD probing rape claim against former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis

Hours after suffering a devastating knee injury at Madison Square Garden last year, former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis came home and allegedly raped a neighbor he had invited to his...

Two Yankees additions impress immediately in debut

The Yankees got their first look at two of their main offseason acquisitions on Saturday and both James Paxton and DJ LeMahieu lived up to expectations, even if it came...

It took two games for Pete Alonso to become fascinating cult hero

WASHINGTON — Pete Alonso is making this fun. And he’s already got the perfect nickname. “Pete the Polar Bear,’’ Noah Syndergaard said after the Mets’ 11-8 win over the Nationals...

East Village latte-sipping millennials are chasing out the Hells Angels

The Hells Angels are now hunting for new digs in Manhattan. The gang hopes to relocate to a neighborhood where they won’t be bothered by Starbucks traffic, pushy tourists and...

Buying groceries in New York is about to get more expensive

Albany’s congestion pricing plan will hit the wallets of all New Yorkers -- not just drivers -- because it impacts 5 million delivery trucks serving Manhattan retailers each year. “It’s...

The Yankees' Gary Sanchez concerns are not going away

The baseball season is three days old, and the question must be asked: Did someone forget to unleash the Kraken? OK, to be fair, Gary Sanchez has displayed a few...

Asbestos-plagued West Village school hit with safety violation

An asbestos removal project at a West Village school building that was begun without notification to officials was slapped with a safety violation after The Post asked about it, authorities...

Duke star's status for Elite Eight remains uncertain

WASHINGTON — Duke survived Friday night without Cam Reddish, its third-leading scorer and projected top-10 one-and-done draft pick. But it may need to play without him again. The 6-foot-8 Reddish,...

Is Cuomo in bed with big marijuana?

Executives and lobbyists from six of the 10 companies the state allows to sell medical marijuana donated $155,510 to Cuomo’s campaign between January 2017 and November 2018, according to a...

Lakers pull plug on LeBron James' tumultuous first season

LeBron James' season is over early. James, who will miss the playoffs for just the third time in his career, will sit out the final six games of the Lakers'...

Drunk driver chased down by onlookers after hitting parked cars

A drunk driver fled on foot after smashing into multiple parked cars in Brooklyn but was chased down and stopped by good Samaritans — who hadn’t known he was carrying...

New-look Mets offense comes to aid of shaky Noah Syndergaard

WASHINGTON — The first hint this might not be the same old Mets lineup was unleashed Saturday. Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso and J.D. Davis, none of whom was on the...

Yankees lineup goes quiet in error-filled loss to Orioles

An addition to the Yankees’ clubhouse this year is a lighting system mounted on a wall above the entrance that helped turn the clubhouse into a party room on Opening...

Top John Jay administrator leaves after accusations she silenced sex abuse victims

A top administrator at John Jay has left the school after she was accused of trying to silence alleged victims of “The Swamp” -- a culture of sex abuse and...

Socialists are scaring rich New Yorkers into downplaying their wealth

Last year, socialite Jean Shafiroff was in the market for a new car. “I always thought it would be fun to have a pink convertible,” she said. “But my husband...

Taxpayers to foot bill for state political campaigns if Cuomo gets way

Taxpayers will be on the hook to fund state political campaigns if Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets his way as the budget battle in Albany continues. But the details aren't settled....

Corrections officer arrested for punching, whipping partner's son

A city Department of Corrections officer was busted after he allegedly punched and whipped his girlfriend's 6-year-old son with a belt, police said.

St. John's moves a step closer to losing its ace recruiter

St. John’s could soon be searching for a new top recruiter. Fred Hoiberg reportedly being hired as the men's basketball coach at Nebraska likely means Red Storm assistant coach Matt...

Efficiency takes center stage in Elite Eight

It’s the most efficient offense in the nation against the most efficient defense Saturday in Anaheim when top-seeded Gonzaga takes on No. 3 seed Texas Tech in the West Regional...

Man wins accolade for surfboard made from Dunkin' Donuts coffee cups

A New Hampshire man placed second in an innovation contest after fashioning a surfboard out of hundreds of used Dunkin’ Donuts coffee cups. Thirty-two-year-old Korey Nolan of Hampton Falls spent...

Dwyane Wade is rooting for Knicks' success in free agency

Here comes Dwyane Wade for his final night at the Garden on Saturday, with one last ode to the mecca and one last assurance coach David Fizdale’s acumen will eventually...

Upper East Side face-licker hit with felony charges

The creep suspected of breaking into an Upper East Side woman’s apartment and licking her face was slammed with two felony charges in Manhattan Criminal Court Saturday and held on...

The unsolved Rangers jersey swap mystery

This is the NHL’s unsolved mystery. It was Oct. 9, 1955, and the Rangers were in Detroit for the second game of the season two nights after taking the opener...

Cavaliers will finally end Final Four drought

After a nail-biter against Oregon in the Sweet 16, top-seeded Virginia tips off against No. 3 Purdue Saturday in the South Regional Final of the Elite 8. Here's Howie Kussoy's...

Americans are having way less sex, survey finds

Americans just aren’t getting any. Despite the explosion of hook-up apps and dating sites, the number of adult Americans who haven’t had sex in the last year reached an all-time...

The best rivalries of the changing New York sports landscape

WASHINGTON — These things are ever-evolving, of course, so maybe we can revisit the state of the Mets-Nationals rivalry. But for a few years, it really looked like it could...

Anguished dad reveals missing daughter who may have mistaken car for her Uber is dead

A missing New Jersey woman last seen getting into a car outside a bar in Columbia, SC was found dead Saturday, officials and her family said. Robbinsville, NJ-native Samantha Josephson,...

Why doomsdayers decrying the death of NYC restaurants are all wrong

It's only a matter of days before the beloved White Horse Tavern at 567 Hudson St., where the poet Dylan Thomas drank his last, will be sold to convicted tax...

Gonzaga will roll past Texas Tech and into Final Four

Matchups do not get much more elite than the number one team in offensive efficiency playing the nation’s most efficient defense and that is exactly what Gonzaga vs. Texas Tech...

One disastrous shot turns Tiger Woods-Rory McIlroy showdown

AUSTIN, Texas — Tiger Woods moved into the quarterfinals Saturday at the Dell Technologies Match Play by beating Rory McIlroy in a match that turned on one bad shot. Their...

British lawmaker: May could face call for government of national unity in UK

Britain could be forced to create a two-party government after Prime Minister Theresa May’s third try for a Brexit deal all but died on Friday. That’s according to former Education...

These managers are already facing a different level of hot seat

The best manager in the NL East guides a team that is going to lose 95 games, maybe 100, perhaps more than that. Miami’s Don Mattingly is no one’s idea...

Texas Tech vs. Gonzaga: Bet on the elite defense in this one

After trouncing No. 2 Michigan in the NCAA Sweet 16, No. 3 Texas Tech looks to advance to its first Final Four with a win over top-seeded Gonzaga Saturday in...

Warriors don't hold back fury over 'mind-boggling' calls

These are not happy Warriors. Golden State was left fuming at the referees after a 131-130 overtime loss to the Timberwolves in Minneapolis on Friday night, describing some of the...

I'm 50, childless and happy that I never froze my eggs

On my 50th birthday earlier this month, I woke up and breathed a sigh of relief. I’m not a mother and will never be a mother, despite my deepest desires...

My brutal childhood inside a Catholic 'cult'

Biting her lip, 11-year-old Patricia Walsh winced as she was repeatedly struck across the back, shoulders, thighs and bottom with a length of fire hose nicknamed “Big Punisher.” The beating...

Original 'Twilight Zone' stars on what it's like being in a cult classic

Bill Mumy and Jan Handzlik took different routes in their careers, but they share a common bond: acting in classic episodes of “The Twilight Zone.” Rod Serling’s black-and-white (mostly horror)...

Facebook says it's putting new restrictions on livestreaming

Two weeks after a crazed gunman broadcast himself slaughtering 50 people in New Zealand on Facebook, the social network giant says it's putting in new restrictions on livestreaming. “We have...

Inside the strange, implausible rise of gay hate crimes in Portland

Last month, Sophia Gabrielle Stanford was at the center of a fundraising campaign. The GoFundMe page described the trans activist as a victim of a “brutal and aggressively blatant hate...

How Senator Pat Leahy is celebrating Batman's 80th birthday

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont US Senator Patrick Leahy is helping commemorate the 80th birthday of his childhood hero, Batman, the caped crusader, who helped Leahy win a ban on the...

Trump says Navy SEAL accused of war crimes will go to 'less restrictive confinement'

A Navy SEAL accused of war crimes will be transferred to a “less restrictive” prison until his trial, President Trump said Saturday. “In honor of his past service to our...

Barbara Bush considered suicide over husband's alleged affair: book

Barbara Bush nearly committed suicide in the 1970s during an episode of crippling depression sparked by her husband’s affair with an aide, a new biography reveals. "She would pull over...

The Mick and other Yanks drank me under the table, and stuck me with the bill

New York baseball fans will forever debate if the 1986 Mets, with their MLB-dominating 108 wins, were as good as the fabled 1950s Yankees teams that won six World Series....

These Dems fear 'Mueller madness' will boost Trump in 2020

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Now that special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded that no one from Trump’s presidential campaign “conspired or coordinated” with Russia, five residents of this Adams County town...

Journalist says NBC and MSNBC boss used 'menacing tone' to advocate for DNC

An NBC News managing editor attempted to “bully” a freelance journalist into delaying a story as a favor to the Democratic National Committee, the reporter claims. Yashar Ali alleged in...

AAF lines, best bet for what may be new football league’s last hurrah

Reports are swirling about the Alliance of American Football being ready to fold. That would be a shame, as we’ve hit our best bet the last five weeks here in...

Arizona lawmaker was accused of paying teens for sex in 1980s

A Republican state lawmaker from Arizona who resigned this week was accused of paying teen boys for sex in the 1980s, according to police records released amid a probe. Representative...

Ron Darling: Dykstra's racist tirade helped Mets win World Series

With the Mets down two games to none in the 1986 World Series against the Red Sox, a crucial Game 3 was about to start in Boston. Cocky Mets leadoff...

The un-fairway: Trump is world's most notorious golf cheat, new book claims

Sixteen of the last 19 US presidents have played golf — and now, in Donald John Trump, the nation can finally boast the very best of them all. Well, that’s...

'Cathy' comic strip writer is all grown up — with a new book

As the creator of the famous “Cathy” comic strip, Cathy Guisewite connected with her readers for more than three decades (“Ack!”). The Post spoke with her about her new book,...

Texas state trooper recovering after he was shot by civilian

FRISCO, Texas — Authorities say a Texas state trooper is recovering following surgery after being shot by a person who fled a traffic stop in a Dallas suburb. The Texas...

Pedestrian killed while crossing street in Brooklyn

A man crossing the street was killed when a driver slammed into him in Brooklyn early Saturday morning, police said. The pedestrian, 31, was attempting to cross Linden Boulevard near...

Ex-University of Kentucky cheerleader dies after he's struck by 3 cars on highway

A former University of Kentucky cheerleader was killed this week in a traffic accident in New Jersey. Jahmir "Hero" Scott, 22, who lives in Allentown, was driving in the northbound...

Yankees provide tantalizing glimpse they're more than just homers

Oh, such a glorious Opening Day on which the Yankees and their fans could bask during Friday’s traditional built-in “weather day.” Luke Voit’s power. Masahiro Tanaka’s poise. Greg Bird’s perseverance....

Police chase backs up traffic for miles on freeway

BURBANK, Calif. — Traffic was backed up for miles for thousands of drivers Friday night on a busy Los Angeles-area freeway after a chase that lasted well over an hour...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019 ceremony marked by absences

The story of the night at the 34th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction was not about who played at the Barclays Center ceremony on Friday night, but...

Noah Syndergaard looking to pick up where deGrom left off

WASHINGTON — Welcome to Shutout City. The Mets pitching staff has already put teams on notice. When Jacob deGrom pitched six shutout innings, and the rebuilt bullpen followed up with...

Police kick in door to bring sick boy to hospital

PHOENIX — Officers wielding pistols and ballistic shields kicked in the door of a suburban Phoenix home in the middle of the night to bring a sick 2-year-old boy to...

Zion Williamson’s slam brings back memories of another legendary Duke dunk

WASHINGTON — Almost immediately, the comparisons began, as soon as the dunk hit social media. Zion Williamson’s eye-popping alley-oop slam was being compared to Grant Hill’s jam in the 1991...

Mets also adjusting to Nationals' life without Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON — It was only afterward, as he was pondering the satisfying 2-0 victory his team had posted on Opening Day, when Mets manager Mickey Callaway thought about the cavity...

It's time for Dwyane Wade's MSG farewell

The last time Dwyane Wade graced the Garden floor, on Jan. 27, Carmelo Anthony sat baseline and a slew of Heat fans flooded the arena. They thought it might be...

Virginia looking to get one step closer to ultimate redemption

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Top seeds are expected to exude confidence. Top seeds are supposed to have swagger. Top seeds aren’t supposed to celebrate wins over a 16 seed. Top seeds...

Mets to honor Gil Hodges at home opener

WASHINGTON — In this 50th anniversary season of the Miracle Mets, their manager won’t be forgotten. To that end, the team on Friday announced plans for Gil Hodges Jr. to...

Tariq Owens needs one more win to make Final Four a family affair

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Renard Owens isn’t in Southern California this weekend to watch his son, Tariq, play for a chance to reach the Final Four on Saturday. The elder Owens...

Thrilling Zion Williamson show guaranteed one more episode

WASHINGTON — The player, Ahmed Hill, was free in a flash. There were 1.1 seconds left in a two-point basketball game, and for a fraction of a second it was...

Nets' final push for playoff spot begins with the Celtics

The Nets dragged themselves home after a marathon seven-city, 17-day road trek that would’ve worn out Odysseus. Now comes the hard part. They rested, recuperated and regenerated. But if they...

Why Shields-Hammer fight is historic for women's boxing

It's being billed as the biggest fight in the history of women’s boxing, which is a matter of opinion but of some relevance in that it’s a matchup seldom seen...

It's best offense vs. best defense in this Elite Eight battle

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It doesn’t get much more defining. The best defense in college basketball will play the best offense in college basketball on Saturday, when top-seeded Gonzaga faces No....

Two friendly high school rivals squaring off for spot in Final Four

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ryan Cline’s Sweet 16 performance may have been this NCAA Tournament’s best. The Purdue senior scored 22 of his career-high 27 points after halftime of the overtime...

Islanders need this version of Mathew Barzal to clinch playoffs

If this was any indication of how Mathew Barzal is going to play in the postseason, watch out. The Islanders’ electric 21-year-old center was the best player on the ice...

Knicks nearing best lottery odds, but snagging Zion far from lock

One more Knicks loss Saturday against Miami and you can start doing your 14 percent, Zion King lottery dance. Either a Knicks defeat or a Chicago victory over Toronto on...

Riding Nick Pivetta and the Phillies vs. Braves

So did you have Rachel Maddow going all the way in The Post’s “fun for the whole family” Mueller Madness bracket? Of course you did. MSNBC’s popular runaway ratings winner...

David Quinn has solution for Rangers' line-change penalties

So David Quinn has reviewed the issue and believes he has come up with the solution to the recurring difficulty the Rangers have had with their line changes. A pair...

Why Paul Goldschmidt didn't get chance to make MLB history

MILWAUKEE — Paul Goldschmidt was hoping to swing for baseball history when Brewers manager Craig Counsell took the bat out of his hands. Though he felt for the boo-bird Cardinals...

Nothing doing for the Devils

DETROIT — In the battle of two teams playing out the string, the Devils were the losers. Jonathan Bernier and Jimmy Howard combined for a shutout, Tyler Bertuzzi had a...

Red Sox avoid 0-2 start thanks to ninth-inning rally

SEATTLE — Pinch hitter Mitch Moreland connected for a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox rallied for their first win of the...

Warriors fall to Timberwolves in OT after controversial call

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry led a frantic rally that the Golden State Warriors thought had assured a second overtime. It never came after what they believed was a questionable call....

Police nab man trying to rob bank with front-end loader

MEXICO CITY — Police in Mexico say they caught a man who stole a front-end loader, drove it to a local bank, knocked down a wall, chained a safe to...

Ocasio-Cortez compares impact of climate change to 9/11

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for more urgency to address climate change on Friday, comparing its impact on Americans to the tragedy of 9/11. The Bronx rep was discussing her Green New...

John Calipari, Kentucky a game away from another Final Four

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Only Cinderella Auburn — the No. 5 seed that will have to overcome the loss of fallen star Chuma Okeke to a knee injury — stands...

Duke needs Zion Williamson's best and last-second help — again

WASHINGTON — March, the month known for its madness, has had plenty of drama — as long as you’re following Duke. The sport’s must-watch team has played must-watch games, back-to-back...

School's rule requiring girls to wear skirts is unconstitutional: judge

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina charter school promoting traditional values engaged in unconstitutional sex discrimination by requiring girls to wear skirts, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge...

Players union admonishes MLB over toy arbitration title belt

This isn’t the trophy MLB teams should be trying to win. That was Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark’s message when he heard about MLB and teams...

Alex Jones blames 'psychosis' for his Sandy Hook conspiracy theory

Conspiracy theorist and radio host Alex Jones blamed a personal “psychosis” for spreading the theory that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax, he said in a court deposition. Jones...