May 19, 2019

Mets star goes off: Mickey Callaway firing talk is 'bulls--t'

MIAMI — Noah Syndergaard has a new rallying cry: Remember 2015. After giving his team seven strong innings Sunday in which he took the loss after allowing two earned runs...

Al Jazeera suspends journalists over anti-Semitic Holocaust video

Al Jazeera on Sunday suspended two journalists over a video that accused Jewish people of exploiting the Holocaust — and Israel of being the genocide's "greatest beneficiary." The viral clip,...

Even the Yankees' plane is hurt

They'll have to navigate another injury. The Yankees, home to the MLB's second most injured-list stints (17), saw its team airplane grounded by mechanical problems Sunday, The Post's George A....

'Game of Thrones' finale: Stark ending for TV's golden age ruler

In the end, the “Game of Thrones” was all about the Starks. Jon Snow (Kit Harington) got peace in the far north with the Wildings. Sansa (Sophie Turner) became queen...

The Dustin Johnson roars ended in a whimper

When Dustin Johnson finally emerged as the one player to make a run, everyone noticed. Bethpage Black was finally buzzing again, chants of “DJ! DJ!” echoing over the acres of...

Trump's golf scores may have been hacked: report

The US Golf Association is probing whether President Trump's golf scores were hacked after someone posted abysmal numbers under his name on the association's handicap-tracking system last week, GolfWeek magazine...

Kawhi Leonard goes off in thriller to give Raptors new hope

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, including eight in the second overtime, and the Toronto Raptors beat Milwaukee 118-112 on Sunday night to cut the Bucks' lead to 2-1...

How the NYPD's alleged murder-for-hire cop met her 'target' hubby

The NYPD cop charged with trying to arrange a hit on her estranged husband met him through a fellow officer — the target’s stepfather, The Post has learned.

Giants' revamped OL is Eli Manning's last hope

No one can accuse the Giants and their general manager, Dave Gettleman, of accepting the status quo with their offensive line. The group Gettleman inherited when he took over late...

Bran is the surprise star of the 'Game of Thrones' finale

So who ended up on the Iron Throne? Spoilers below for the end of “Game of Thrones.” The answer is no one — because Drogon melted it with his flaming...

Millionaire to be sentenced for having sex with teen on autopiloted plane

A New Jersey millionaire could be heading to the slammer for the next five years after engaging in sexual acts with a minor — including once on his private plane...

Saudis say they will defend themselves, as Trump warns Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday after the kingdom's energy...

Tim Tebow gives sad Mets land fleeting joy

The Mets are in shambles -- their manager's job in doubt, their season, now, too. But 1,500 miles north of their deflating Sunday sweep, suffered to the lowly Marlins, came...

'Game of Thrones' finale features shocking early death

And now our watch has ended. "Game of Thrones" is wrapping up its eight season run with a bang. "Game of Thrones" series finale spoilers below: Well, that escalated quickly....

Booted lawmaker wants rival axed for 'irresponsible' sex crimes remark

A lawmaker who was booted off the City Council’s Immigration Committee last month is now demanding a rival politician receive the same treatment for opposing the addition of certain sex...

Brooks Koepka finally kisses Jena Sims at PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka got his championship and Jena Sims got her kiss. Koepka, who twice shut down his girlfriend’s attempts at a smooch before the final round of the PGA Championship,...

Broadcast legend Steve Kroft gives final sign-off on '60 Minutes'

CBS newsman Steve Kroft presented his final episode of "60 Minutes" on Sunday, after 30 seasons on the program.

Carranza's lunatic war on 'toxic whiteness'

We look forward to hearing Mayor Bill de Blasio answer questions on the presidential campaign trail about the city school system’s decision to wage war on “toxic whiteness” — defined...

Bethpage Black humbled Jordan Spieth, but didn't break him

For the second year in a row, Jordan Spieth came into the PGA Championship with a chance to complete the career Grand Slam. But looking at the behemoth of Bethpage...

Buttigieg 'doesn't care' about Trump's trolling, slams tax cuts

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Sunday evening shrugged off trolling by President Trump during a Fox News town hall Sunday where he laid out stances on abortions and taxes.

Compromise is still the only sure thing in America's abortion wars

With Alabama and several more states passing extreme pro-life laws even as New York and others pass extreme pro-choice ones, the abortion wars are peaking again — pushed by the...

'Adversity scores' only invite a new quest for victimhood

There used to be a joke that you get 200 points for simply bubbling in your name correctly on the SAT, as that was the lowest score possible on the...

Why the left will never stop gunning for Joe Biden

The left is starting to take aim at Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden. At a conference last week, liberal activists repeatedly booed when told that Biden wanted to find “middle ground”...

Mass shooting at Brazilian bar leaves 11 people dead

A group of heavily-armed men — riding on a motorcycle and in three cars — went on a shooting rampage at a bar in Brazil, killing at least 11 people...

How Koepka avoided epic choke

This was supposed to be a stress-free Sunday walk in the park for Brooks Koepka. But this park was Bethpage State Park, the home of the diabolical Black Course. And...

Kyler Murray height truthers won't go away

The Kyler Murray sleuths are standing tall -- though their argument may still be a reach. Disbelievers of the quarterback's recorded 5-foot-10 ¹/₈ height took aim at a photo posted...

Here's what a real 'reform' MTA labor contract would include

The agreement ­between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its biggest union, the Transport Workers Union, expired last Wednesday, and workers didn’t go on strike. The union’s motto used to be...

The random faces of most telling win of Yankees year

The Yankees climbed back into first place Sunday with fittingly the most 2019 Yankees victory of the season. They started an opener, not the Rays. They replaced their torrid third-string...

De Blasio's prez run latest cover for selling City Hall and other commentary

2020 watch: Blas’ White House Run Is His New Cash Hustle Mayor Bill de Blasio’s White House bid appears quixotic, judging by his miniscule national profile and lousy local support,...

New state bill would allow inmates to be jailed near their kids

State prison inmates may finally be guaranteed placement near their kids, thanks to the Democratic-controlled legislature installed a few months ago.

'Lying' cops called to testify at trials: prosecutor's records

Five NYPD cops found guilty of lying didn’t just keep their jobs — they were set to bear witness at criminal trials as recently as January, The Post has learned.

This is the Aaron Hicks the Yankees have been waiting for

Aaron Hicks has been back playing games in a Yankees uniform since Wednesday. On Sunday, he delivered a glimpse of the real Aaron Hicks — the one the Yankees signed...

Elderly driver smashes into parked cars on the UES: police

An elderly driver lost control of his SUV and plowed into two parked cars in the East Side Sunday afternoon, cops said. Video from the scene, posted to Citizen, shows...

Robinson Cano explains blatantly not trying with excuses, no apology

MIAMI — The check is in the mail and the dog ate his homework. Robinson Cano’s latest bone-headed base-running play came without apology Sunday, after he stood near the batter’s...

Footage shows hundreds of migrants occupying French airport terminal

Video shows hundreds of illegal immigrants storming a French airport and occupying an entire terminal Sunday demanding to meet with the country's prime minister.

Relive the top 10 best 'Game of Thrones' moments before the finale

It's hard to believe, but “Game of Thrones” is ending after nearly a decade on the air. The world’s biggest show had its ups and downs along the way, but...

Trump blasts Fox News for hosting Pete Buttigieg town hall

President Trump on Sunday blasted Fox News for "wasting airtime" on Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg -- who he again likened to Mad magazine's gap-toothed mascot. "Hard to believe that...

Off-duty firefighter slugged by teen after helping couple on UES

An off-duty city firefighter was punched in the head after stepping in to stop a group of teens from harassing a couple on the Upper East Side, according to police...

Koepka holds off star's dramatic run for PGA Championship title

Brooks Koepka held off a late charge from Dustin Johnson to win the PGA Championship for the second straight year. Koepka took a seven-stroke lead into the final round at...

9/11 fund shrivels up as first responder cancer cases continue to grow

New Yorkers who survived 9/11 are experiencing a massive surge in aggressive brain cancers as dollars for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund continue to dry up — leaving them...

Koepka blinks, and here comes Dustin Johnson at PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka is struggling for the first time in defense of his PGA Championship. He saw his lead over Dustin Johnson cut to two shots on the back nine of...

Mickey Callaway's greatest sin: Telling Van Wagenen what he wants to hear

The first mistake Brodie Van Wagenen made when he took over the Mets — and it is an error that suddenly sits in the middle of an ever-growing pile —...

DOE slacking on Jewish, Muslim dietary options at schools: councilman

A free-lunch pilot program for Jewish and Muslim city school kids with religious dietary restrictions has been plagued by delays, two politicians charge.

Man accused of pleasuring himself on subway gets stabbed moments later

A straphanger was stabbed after a woman accused him of fondling himself on the subway in Manhattan, cops said Sunday. The 29-year-old was riding the southbound 5 line on the...

Grubhub charging us even when our customers don't order: restaurant owners

Restaurateurs across the country say they are being bamboozling by Grubhub, charging hidden fees for orders that never happened — an allegation that could cost the company millions, The Post...

Four Americans, Canadian pilot die after plane crash in Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Four Americans and a Canadian pilot were killed when a small plane went down off the coast of Roatan island in Honduras, officials said Sunday. Armed Forces...

Trump vows to 'end' Iran if it threatens US again

President Trump threatened to destroy Iran in a tweet sent in the wake of reports that a rocket was fired into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone less than a mile...

Yankees ride odd pitching and sixth-inning eruption into first place

The Yankees had taken a three-run lead in the sixth inning, but they still had three innings to navigate with a taxed bullpen Sunday when Thairo Estrada came to the...

This billionaire just wiped away an entire class's student loan debt

Now that's a motivational speech they can really take to the bank. Billionaire tech investor Robert F. Smith stunned college graduates on Sunday as he gave their commencement speech —...

Real estate mogul eyeing French eatery for his luxury skyscraper

Aby Rosen hasn’t always had an easy time pairing fancy restaurants with his landmark buildings — but it’s a habit he just can’t break.

Tased guy claims innocence, says he didn't point gun at cops

An attorney for a man who was tased by cops after he pulled a gun told a judge Sunday it was a bum rap.

PGA Championship is wrecking golfers on final round

The beast came out at Bethpage Black in the final round of the PGA Championship. Before runaway leader Brooks Koepka had teed off in the afternoon, there were 26 double-bogeys...

Trump and Romney say Alabama abortion law went too far

President Trump and GOP Sen. Mitt Romney said they favor exceptions to strict abortion bans recently passed by several states in an effort to get the Supreme Court to overturn...

Brooks Koepka shuts down girlfriend's kiss during PGA Championship

For Brooks Koepka, there's a time and a place, and it's not before the final round of the PGA Championship. On Sunday, cameras caught Koepka shutting down two kiss attempts...

Callaway, Van Wagenen to talk as Mets ax hovers

MIAMI — Come get them. Come get the vast majority of this Mets roster and haul it to the nearest garage sale, where it can be peddled for pennies on...

Disney World employee busted after posting photos of stolen memorabilia online

Maybe he was the real Dumbo at Disney. A former Disney World employee accused of stealing $7,000 in memorabilia was arrested after posting photos of the missing items online, according...

Knicks couldn't wait for close look at rising draft giant

The Knicks will begin private draft workouts Monday at their Tarrytown headquarters, and the first one up is also the tallest: 7-foot-7 Tacko Fall, The Post has learned. The gargantuan...

Schumer fears Chinese company's work for MTA may threaten national security

Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the Commerce Department to investigate whether a Chinese state-owned company's proposal to design new subway cars for the MTA could pose a threat to...

De Blasio says his New York chops are enough to beat Trump

Mayor de Blasio said his progressive political message appeals to voters across the country and his brand of New York campaigning has enough heft to unseat President Trump. "You can...

Robinson Cano doesn't pretend to try on another 'inexcusable' play

"I have been running hard the whole year," Robinson Cano said after his incident Friday, in which he didn't bother sprinting to first in what became a killer double-play. The...

Don't jump off Bucks now

The NBA’s Eastern Conference finals move to Toronto for Sunday’s Game 3 with the Raptors trailing 2-0 in the series, but posted as 3-point favorites over the Bucks. You might...

Aaron Rodgers predicts twists in 'Game of Thrones' series finale

The Packers quarterback appeared in the penultimate episode last week.

Rafael Nadal dominates Novak Djokovic for Italian Open title

ROME — Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be. After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay-court tournaments, Nadal dominated for stretches against his longtime rival,...

Another exec leaves Nets in rough start to offseason

As the Nets gain respect, they lose pieces. The latest was assistant general manager Trajan Langdon, who agreed to become New Orleans’ new GM. Langdon, the G League Executive of...

Giuliani rips de Blasio as 'Big Bird' who 'doesn't go to work'

Former mayor Rudy Giuliani ridiculed Mayor Bill de Blasio's presidential aspirations on Sunday -- ripping him as "Big Bird" who "doesn’t go to work." “It’s hilarious that our friend de...

Meet the 'Game of Thrones' stuntwoman behind Arya Stark's killer moves

Kristina Baskett is "Game of Thrones" Season 8's secret weapon. The 5-foot-2 stunt actor, with more than 75 screen credits to her name, is a near match for Maisie Williams....

Former NATO head says US is in 'dangerous' position with Iran

A former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO said the US is in a "dangerous" position in its standoff with Iran but believes ultimately the Islamic Republic will not go to...

Romney not ready to say Trump should be impeached

​Sen. Mitt Romney called comments from a Republican House colleague about impeaching President Trump "courageous" but admitted he isn't ready to go down that road. "My own view is that...

Stephen Moore predicts Trump will win trade war with China

​Conservative economist Stephen Moore, who pulled his name from consideration to serve on the Federal Reserve board, predicted that President Trump will prevail in his administration's trade war with China....

'Terminator face': Beatdown did terrible things to Sage Northcutt

MMA star Sage Northcutt suffered eight fractures and needed nine hours of surgery after his brutal defeat to Cosmo Alexandre. He fell to a 29-second defeat on his ONE Championship...

De Blasio can't escape police union protesters on the campaign trail

Mayor Bill de Blasio was welcomed in South Carolina Saturday by a retired NYPD officer who was protesting him. The mayor, on a swing through the state just days after...

How the final season of 'Game of Thrones' blew it more than 'Lost'

“Game of Thrones” final season was the most hyped of the decade. Now that Season 8 is nearly over, HBO's cult hit can pat itself on the back for one...

Quiet Damian Lillard injury may explain Blazers-Warriors

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been playing through separated ribs, according to multiple reports late Saturday night after Portland fell into an 0-3 hole against the Golden State...

'White Lightning' calls out cocky NFL star for $10,000 bet

Ted Ginn Jr. may have spoken too, uh, fast. The longtime speedy NFL wide receiver, now with the Saints, issued a challenge last week. On Bleacher Report's "The Lefkoe Show,"...

Trump lashes out at Republican congressman who called for impeachment

President Trump lashed out at a Republican congressman who said special counsel Robert Mueller's report shows Trump committed impeachable offenses, calling him a "loser' who's helping the Democrats. "Never a...

Man's body pulled from East River near Manhattan Bridge

The body of an unidentified man was pulled from the East River near the Manhattan Bridge Sunday morning, police said. The body was found at just after 8:15 a.m. floating...

Golf star caught peeing on camera behind Dustin Johnson at PGA Championship

When you've gotta go, you've gotta go.

Bomb hits tourist bus in Egypt near Giza Pyramids

CAIRO — A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Sunday near the Giza Pyramids, wounding at least 17 people including tourists, Egyptian officials said. The officials said the bus...

'Game of Thrones' finale: Why Sansa should kill the Mad Queen

The mass slaughter of innocents at King’s Landing by Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) in the penultimate episode of “Game of Thrones” Season 8 begs the question: who will kill Mad Queen...

Ex-Yankee pitcher has scary lumps removed from throat

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers reliever Shawn Kelley was ready to start pitching again while waiting for the results of a biopsy on two lumps that were surgically removed from...

Bad loans were killing the taxi industry long before Uber and Lyft: report

The financial woes of the city taxi market may not be entirely the fault of ride-hailing companies — the industry was a house of cards waiting to collapse, a report...

Passenger impaled by tripod thrown off overpass: authorities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Authorities say somebody stole a tripod from a California Department of Transportation crew and then dropped it from an overpass onto a Sacramento freeway, impaling the lung...

Take a look at this prop bet before NFL season begins

To encourage as much betting action as possible in non-football months, sports books are offering a variety of special propositions during the baseball season. Among those is a futures “challenge”...

Alec Baldwin brings back Trump impression for 'SNL' finale

Can't stop him now! The "Saturday Night Live" season finale started with a skit of President Trump leading a hilarious rendition of the Queen hit "Don’t Stop Me Now." Alec...

Hospital messed up in horrific 'womb raider' case, authorities say

CHICAGO — Police and Illinois' child welfare agency say staff at a Chicago-area hospital didn't alert them after determining that a bloodied woman who arrived with a gravely ill newborn...

Shuttered steelmaker's 21-story headquarters implodes

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker's former world headquarters. Crowds...

How good CEOs make personal connections with employees

When Anna Sharts began her first day of employment at Northwell Health in March, like all new hires she attended an orientation in New Hyde Park, NY. “I was not...

What do I do if my boss is a jerk?

My boss is a jerk. Not a “#MeToo” movement type of jerk — there is nothing unlawful going on — he’s just a jerk, know what I mean? And according...

Cubs vs. Nationals: Kyle Hendricks will beat Washington

New Jersey Dept. of Transportation is expecting more than 100,000 fans at MetLife Stadium this weekend to see Korean boy band BTS, short for “Beyond the Scene” not “Bankrupt taking...

Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina Fulton is running for office

The mother of Trayvon Martin is running for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission, the Miami Herald reported Saturday. Since the death of her 17-year-old son, Sybrina Fulton has...

What's behind the Yankees' opener experiment

James Paxton is still out with left knee inflammation, so the Yankees will turn to Chad Green to start Sunday’s series finale against the Rays in The Bronx. They also...

Mickey Callaway: No personal catcher for Jacob deGrom

MIAMI — Personal catcher, personal smatcher. Though Jacob deGrom has largely struggled with Wilson Ramos as his target this season, manager Mickey Callaway on Saturday indicated he won’t go out...

Astros delivering message to Red Sox, Yankees and rest of MLB

BOSTON — The Houston Astros are sending an early message to the rest of baseball. They're playing and sounding like they're the best. Tyler White's two-run double capped a five-run...

The only PGA drama left is the battle for second

There should have been some joy from Xander Schauffele, who shot a nice 2-under 68 in the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday at Bethpage Black. But the...

Bryce Harper's homer 'looked like it went over the stadium'

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper delivered a powerful swing and Aaron Nola provided the punchouts. Harper homered over the batter's eye in center field, Nola tied his career high with 12...

How Brooks Koepka morphed into best golfer in the world

Other than the hulking PGA Tour player with the Popeye biceps bursting from his golf shirts, the intimidating, stoic Terminator expression piercing from under the brim of his cap and...

Boeing acknowledges flaw in 737 MAX flight simulators

Boeing has reportedly admitted for the first time that there was a flaw in its 737 MAX flight simulators. "Boeing has made corrections to the 737 MAX simulator software and...

NASCAR driver throws punches after end of All-Star Race

CONCORD, N.C. — Clint Bowyer had a lot more to say to Ryan Newman after the checkered flag flew at the NASCAR All-Star Race. He made sure his fists sent...

Joe Maddon's delivery protest draws ire of Nationals' closer

WASHINGTON — Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he was seeking fairness when he questioned the legality of Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle's delivery in the ninth inning Saturday night and...

Adam Scott just couldn't replicate excellence

Adam Scott slept on the best round of the second day at the PGA Championship, but awoke Saturday and just couldn’t replicate it. The 38-year-old Australian could not carry momentum...

Fantasy owners must exercise caution when adding rookies

When the baseball season began, the rookie talk was abundant. The White Sox signed Eloy Jimenez to a long-term deal so he could begin the season in the majors, the...

Warriors in control thanks to their 'wrecking ball'

PORTLAND, Ore. — Draymond Green had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 on Saturday night for a 3-0...

Michigan Congressman first Republican to call for Trump's impeachment

A Republican Congressman on Saturday became the first in his party to publicly call for the impeachment of President Trump. Justin Amash, of Michigan, tweeted Saturday that impeachment "should be...

Deontay Wilder eyeing big fights after destroying Breazeale

Deontay Wilder believes they are coming, the mega matchup with Anthony Joshua and the rematch with Tyson Fury. Until then, he moved onto some business with Dominic Breazeale. He took...

Colombine shooting survivor found dead, family cites opioid addiction

A survivor of the 1999 Colombine shooting was found dead in his Colorado home at 37, local media reported Saturday. Austin Eubanks had struggled with an opioid addiction since days...

Texas church targeted in mass shooting opens new sanctuary

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — A South Texas church begins a new chapter of worship on Sunday as it unveils a new sanctuary a year and half after a gunman opened...