May 25, 2019
Carlos Correa's clutch hit in ninth sinks Red Sox
HOUSTON — Carlos Correa hit an RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. After Boston...
'Thrones' critics petition Benioff and Weiss not to ruin Star Wars
Thousands of critics of the just-ended final season of "Game of Thrones" have signed petitions to keep its two showrunners from making the next Star Wars film, as planned. Petitioners...
Yankees sweep away Royals for seventh straight victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Yankees have spent the past week playing the two worst teams in the American League — and they’ve taken advantage of the favor the schedule-makers...
Raptors eliminate Bucks, will face Warriors in NBA Finals
TORONTO — Kyle Lowry stole the ball and pushed it ahead, then waited for Kawhi Leonard to arrive before feeding his All-Star teammate for a thunderous one-handed slam over Giannis...
Ex-Bonanno consigliere Anthony Graziano, dad of 'Mob Wives' star, dead at 78
Former “Mob Wives” star Renee Graziano announced on Instagram that her father — Staten Island-based Bonanno consigliere Anthony Graziano — is dead at 78. “Life will never be the same...
Mets' four-out save plan goes up in smoke
Mickey Callaway planned to use Edwin Diaz for a four-out save Saturday. Instead, the Mets’ closer didn’t even pitch the ninth. Three days after Callaway said the Mets were willing...
Queens woman shot by police hit with menacing, knife charges
A Queens woman who was shot in the abdomen by police on Friday night -- allegedly after threatening them with a knife -- has been charged with menacing a police...
Despite booming economy, millions of Americans still on hard times
The recession and financial crisis of 2008 never ended for many cash-strapped Americans. While the economy and stock market are booming, and many Americans are enjoying the benefits, others are...
JPMorgan Chase accused of purging accounts of conservative activists
JPMorgan Chase is under fire for closing the bank accounts of several customers in the conservative movement as other right-wingers are threatening to close their accounts unless the bank plays...
Trump says he's not 'disturbed' about North Korean missile tests
President Trump said he is not disturbed by North Korea's recent resumption of missile testing.
Shocking video shows car in flames on Queens parkway
Shocking video shows a car engulfed in flames on a Queens roadway. The silver minivan went up in flames shortly after noon on the Cross Island Parkway near Northern Boulevard...
KKK-affiliated group drowned out by protesters in Ohio
They came to demonstrate white supremacy but were drowned out by far superior numbers of a diverse group that opposed them.
Jason Vargas gives Mets what they need
Jason Vargas hadn’t pitched in nearly three weeks, and fans were fed up with him before the game’s first at-bat was through. Vargas threw his first pitch wide. His second,...
NYC veterans group rips de Blasio over Las Vegas event
Las Vegas residents paid Mayor de Blasio no mind as he made four stops on his long-odds presidential campaign Saturday. But he still managed to enrage New Yorkers. A nonprofit...
Iowa voters confused by de Blasio's crusade against 'toxic whiteness'
Iowa voters appear a bit befuddled by Mayor de Blasio’s latest progressive battle — his fight against “toxic whiteness” in city schools.
Wilson Ramos starting to look like the hitter the Mets paid for
The Mets had the whole Star Wars theme working Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. Princess Leia was there in costume and a bobble-head of Obi-Wan Canobi was distributed to fans...
How yoga teacher Amanda Eller survived 17 days lost in a Hawaiian jungle
A jogger who spent 17 days lost and injured in a dense jungle on the Hawaiian island of Maui — where she survived by eating wild fruits and even a...
Fantasy owners must always keep bullpen factor in mind
One of the most common misconceptions you find in fantasy baseball is that bullpens are all about the saves and holds. Yes, those two statistics are often found as categories...
Teachers allegedly told to favor black students in 'racial equity' training
In controversial “implicit bias” training, New York City’s public-school educators have been told to focus on black children over white ones — and one Jewish superintendent who described her family’s...
More bad news for Matt Harvey
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels placed Matt Harvey on the 10-day injured list with an upper back strain on Saturday, two days after what he deemed an "embarrassing" loss and...
Astros place AL home run leader on IL
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, but could be close to getting star second baseman Jose...
Mets outlast Tigers in 13 thanks to another unlikely hero
Juan Lagares one day. Carlos Gomez the next. Now Tomas Nido. The Mets’ offensive heroes have been as unpredictable as the weather. The defensive-minded backup catcher was the latest to...
Jon Voight says Trump is the 'greatest' president since Abraham Lincoln
Jon Voight has deemed President Trump “the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln.”
Red Sox dodge David Price injury bullet
It looks like the Boston Red Sox may have dodged a bullet when it comes to David Price. The Boston Red Sox left-hander left Saturday's game in Houston in the...
Owners of Noah's Ark replica suing insurer over flood damage
Owners of a Noah's Ark replica are suing their insurer, saying they didn't cover damage from — you guessed it — a flood.
Take advantage of these lowly Orioles every chance you get
Remember how bad the Indians were when Rachel Phelps tried to bring a team full of has-beens or never-weres to Cleveland in “Major League”? Remember how bad the Twins were...
We're sick of this Boston run of titles
Look, we like to be open and honest and completely transparent here at Open Mike, so I will warn you: If you are from New England, or if your sporting...
Kevin Durant center of attention in packed sports summer
After all the winters of their discontent, the Knicks are poised to be the Boys of Summer. LeBron James never intended to take his talents to New York, but here...
Body of suspected MS-13 victim discovered in Long Island park
The decomposing corpse of what cops believe is a victim of MS-13 has been discovered in a Long Island park, law enforcement sources said Saturday. The remains were found in...
Putin's rumored ex-gymnast lover reportedly gave birth to twin boys
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reputed lover may have given birth to twin boys.
How parents should help their kids cope with college depression
There is a mental-health crisis on America’s college campuses: One in six students was either diagnosed or treated for anxiety in the prior year, according to the American College Health...
How a trip with a three-legged dog helped an ex-Marine find redemption
In September of 2016, Rob Kugler got some terrible news about his beloved dog, a black lab named Bella. The bone cancer that had taken her left front leg just...
WWE stars react ahead of AEW's Double or Nothing
Some of WWE’s superstars appear to appreciate the coming competition. Hours before All Elite Wrestling was set to put on its first show, "Double or Nothing," at the MGM Grand...
Storage company dumped woman's wine after credit card error: suit
A New Yorker who stashed her collection of vino claims Chelsea Wine & Storage dumped all 65 cases of her booze after a credit card mishap.
Coney Island is a shining symbol of NYC's incredible success
Coney Island’s fun zone, which jumps into high gear Memorial Day weekend, marks a victory of civic order over urban chaos — a milestone as precious to the city as...
Grandson of Red Sox legend sees MLB dream come true
The San Francisco Giants called up outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, before Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old will make his major league...
Fashionista lawyer swindled philanthropist out of $561K: suit
Fraud was in fashion for a blonde beauty who swindled a New Jersey philanthropist for more than half a million bucks, he claims in a lawsuit. Brittany Rawlings, 34, buddied...
Knicks legend: Kevin Durant can't fall into this Patrick Ewing trap
If Kevin Durant wants to come to the Knicks, he had better bring along another star or he’ll wind up like Patrick Ewing — ringless. So says Brooklyn-born Bernard King,...
Top Manhattan lawyer claims ex-lover stole $500K while he recovered from heart surgery
A lawyer at a top Manhattan firm claims his ex-lover was pretty heartless while he suffered with life-threatening cardiac issues, siphoning off half a million dollars of his money, according...
Absent de Blasio blamed for surge in NYC traffic deaths
As Mayor de Blasio repeatedly hits the road for his quixotic presidential campaign, the streets of New York City are becoming a bloodbath. Traffic crashes have already killed 71 people...
'I’m gonna hunt’: LB out to return Giants mean streak
The Giants as a team refrained from roughing up opposing quarterbacks in 2018 more blatantly than every team in the NFL, other than the Raiders. Michael Strahan once ravaged his...
NYC's arts and cultural organizations beg for cash as execs pocket millions
As New York City’s arts and cultural organizations beg for more taxpayer funding, they pay millions in pay and perks to their execs. Spending is particularly wild at the Bronx...
Staffers at 'out of control' Brooklyn school threatened, injured by students
A highly regarded Brooklyn school has become a zoo where students threaten teachers and roam the halls, injuring each other and adults, desperate staffers told The Post. Among a spate...
Yankees stay on must-have script to kick off doubleheader
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — J.A. Happ was masterful for five innings before Kansas City’s Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game....
'Fake Orthodox' couple accused of trying to convert Jews to Christianity
David Costello and Rivkah Weber look every bit a young Orthodox Jewish couple. Costello sports a yarmulke and sidelocks and Weber dresses modestly and covers her head. They keep kosher...
Nets' Irving, Russell curiosity could '1,000%' work
The Nets’ summer has been framed as having to pick between keeping D’Angelo Russell or chasing Kyrie Irving. But maybe they don’t have to choose. Sources told The Post that...
Brandon Nimmo injury news only gets worse
Perhaps this explains all the outfield moves the Mets have been making. Brandon Nimmo confirmed he has a bulging disk in his neck and is suffering from whiplash relating to...
'Scared' students are rejecting colleges in states with strict abortion laws
One Upper East Side family is sending Washington University in St. Louis a big, fat rejection letter. On Friday, the governor of Missouri, where the well-respected school is located, signed...
Raptors will finish off Bucks
After three straight wins and covers for Toronto, it seems as if the Eastern Conference finals are well in hand. The Raptors head back to The Great White North one...
One final hurdle stands between Conforto's Mets return
After going through his second full day of baseball activities without restrictions, Michael Conforto expects to return to the Mets’ lineup on Sunday. All that’s left is receiving MLB’s approval....
Staten Island cops rescue doomed ducklings from sewer grate
Staten Island's 123rd precinct rescued eight baby ducks after the fuzzy little creatures had fallen through a sewer grate.
Bruins and Blues have shattered idea of Stanley Cup blueprint
And to think that in early January the Rangers’ interest was piqued indeed by chatter out of St. Louis that Vladimir Tarasenko would become available if the Blues were to...
Georgia GOP candidate appears to threaten Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders in video
A congressional candidate in Georgia is targeting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders all but literally. A campaign video from Republican Harrison Floyd shows images of the progressive darlings,...
John Davidson on everything Rangers (and Yankees)
Former Rangers goalie, longtime NHL broadcaster and former Blue Jackets president John Davidson is now tasked with rebuilding the Blueshirts in the same role he had in Columbus. Q: Describe...
Drake just got more reasons to infuriate the Bucks
He never shuts up and is in everyone's face. Think 1990s Spike Lee on the Knicks' sidelines, cranked up by a million, so much so that Las Vegas now wants...
Man accused of smashing Buddha statue in Chinatown
A man climbed over a locked gate and destroyed a Buddhist statue, police said Saturday.
Three separate fires at Bronx medical centre were 'accidents'
A series of accidents caused a trio of fires at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, the FDNY said Saturday. "Per #FDNY Fire Marshals: Causes of 3 separate fires on...
Why Raptors are one game away from NBA Finals
Ka-Wow! Few gave Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors much of a chance to rally from a 2-0 deficit as pre-series underdogs to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference...
The 53-year-old divorcee who rediscovered her 'sweet tooth' for sex
Leslie Morgan, 49, had been married to Marty for two decades. They had two adored children, a gorgeous Pennsylvania home and a beach house on Long Island. But somewhere along...
Colorado to allow doctors to prescribe marijuana in place of opioids
A new law in Colorado will let doctors prescribe marijuana instead of opioids. Gov. Jared Polis signed the legislation this past week.
NYPD cop hit by car while rescuing kidnapping victim
An NYPD officer was hit by a car in Brooklyn early Saturday while helping to rescue a man who had been kidnapped from the Bronx, police said. The victim, 32,...
Nets begin restocking front office
The Nets have begun restocking their front office, naming Jeff Peterson assistant general manager on Saturday. Peterson replaces Trajan Langdon, who left on May 19 for a promotion and GM title...
16-year-old girl arrested with gun on A train
A 16-year-old girl was busted with a gun inside a subway train in lower Manhattan, police said Saturday. Witnesses told police about a fight involving a gun inside a southbound...
Students found safe after disappearing from NYC schools
Both students who disappeared Friday from their respective New York City schools have been found safe, police said Saturday. Junior Parker, the 21-year-old autistic man who disappeared from lower Manhattan's...
German Jews warned not to wear kippahs in public
A top German official has warned Jewish people against wearing yarmulkes in public amid a spike in anti-Semitic attacks. “I cannot advise Jews to wear the kippah everywhere all the...
Grandma told she'd never graduate high school becomes college valedictorian
While other retirees are relaxing in their golden years, 68-year-old Dorotea Levy de Szekely has been pulling all-nighters — studying for finals before her May 31 college graduation this coming...
Aaron Judge is pulling off Jeter-like embarrassment
Why would Aaron Judge and Michael Kay agree to star in such an ugly sell? Unless they’re teetering on homelessness, why would they do this to themselves? As Derek Jeter...
New Yorkers can expect warm weather this Memorial Day weekend
Whatever your plans this holiday weekend, the weather is going to do more than cooperate. Moderate temperatures and sunny skies are on tap for all three days. The thermometer is...
Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu will dominate Pittsburgh again
A playground in Chelsea designed for NYCHA residents was set to open in three weeks. Total cost: $770,000. Odds are no one will set foot on the area. A plan...
Mike Pence praises West Point cadets, Trump at ceremony
Vice President Mike Pence praised West Point’s 985 graduating cadets – along with his boss – at their commencement ceremony Saturday. “This is a class full of amazing Americans,” he...
No terror group has claimed bombing that injured 13 in France
No terror group has yet claimed responsibility for Friday's bomb attack that injured 13 people in Lyon, France. A suspect was caught on security cameras and is believed to be...
Feds move to seize Paul Manafort's Trump Tower condo
The U.S. government is about to take a new piece of New York real estate – just a few floors below President Trump’s private home. The Department of Justice moved...
Pete Alonso could be left off Rookie of the Year ballots
Pete Alonso is on the path to the best season ever by a Mets rookie position player. Yet, he may not win NL Rookie of the Year and might not...
Why humanity will come to regret self-driving cars
The biggest promise of the much-anticipated era of autonomous driving is that we will soon be free of the chore of driving, able to relax or be productive during all...
Orioles legend linked to notorious serial killer in bizarre painting
One man is famous. The other is infamous. Serial killer John Wayne Gacy had already been sentenced to die by the time Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. first stepped...
This is the cure to all Jets mayhem
One of the most common storylines when NFL players come back to start the offseason is how much weight they have gained or lost. When Sam Darnold took the field...
Pope Francis compares having an abortion to hiring a 'hit man'
Pope Francis denounced abortion as similar to mob-style murder. “Is it licit to throw away a life to resolve a problem?” he said at a Saturday conference in Vatican City....
UK has growing list of candidates trying to succeed Theresa May
It’s not quite as crowded as the Democratic presidential primary, but the number of contenders to succeed Theresa May as the UK’s prime minister is growing. British Health Secretary Matt...
Trump administration used loophole to sell $7B worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration used an emergency loophole in an arms control export law to kickstart $7 billion of weapons to Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo notified Congress of...
There is value betting against Rafael Nadal in French Open
Rafael Nadal has ruled the red clay of Roland Garros like no other player in the history of tennis. Nadal, who has won the French Open 11 times in the...
Man, 63, jumped to his death from Lincoln Square building
A man jumped to his death from a luxury Lincoln Square building Saturday morning, authorities said. The 63-year-old fell from approximately the 15th floor of 30 West 63rd Street around...
How the Kennedy family is trying to strip Trump of his power
HERSHEY, Pa. — Chuck Duncan is not the kind of guy who sits on the sidelines. Duncan, who serves in the National Guard and was deployed to Jordan last year, was...
The best Memorial Day sales on home appliances, decor and more
Memorial Day 2019 weekend is upon us, and the holiday sales are in full swing. Whether you're shopping for a new mattress, furniture, washers and dryers or looking for a...
55-year-old man fatally struck by BMW in Harlem
A man was fatally struck by a BMW early Saturday in Harlem, police said. The 55-year-old was crossing Lenox Avenue near West 112th Street shortly after 4 a.m. when he...
Why becoming a Wienermobile driver is harder than getting into Harvard
Kyle Edwards and Hayley Rozman, two recent college grads in their early 20s, are at a grocery store on the south side of Chicago, giving a tour of their temporary...
The best and biggest Memorial Day sales of 2019
Summer is the perfect time to stock up on stylish staples, from bikinis to beauty products. Check out some of the most incredible Memorial Day weekend sales. FASHION 2(X)ist |...
SEC probing Boeing over disclosures about 737 MAX jetliner
Boeing’s problems just came under a new microscope. The aircraft manufacturer is now under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, following problems with its 737 MAX jetliner, which...
Fraudster asks for donations to help him 'disappear' after bizarre MS-13 hoax
A tall tale about a man who claimed he unwittingly stole from MS-13 has turned into a sob story -- if you believe the latest twist. Shane Morris of Nashville...
Yoga teacher rescued after two weeks alone in Hawaiian forest
Rescue crews found the yoga instructor who went missing for two weeks in a Hawaiian forest — and revealed she lived on plants and water to survive. Amanda Eller, 35,...
Earthquake strikes Tokyo ahead of Trump's visit to Japan
President Trump’s trip to Japan started with a bang — a magnitude-5.1 earthquake centered near the golf course where he and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are scheduled to play golf...
Police officer struck by vehicle during traffic stop in Brooklyn
A police officer was hit by a car during a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle in Brooklyn, authorities said Saturday. Officers from the NYPD's Anti-Crime Unit had stopped the...
Suspected subway menace is out on bail thanks to his mom
Alleged subway saboteur Isaiah Thompson was sprung from the Tombs early Saturday, records show. Thompson’s mother had been working late into Friday night to raise the necessary funds to free...
Naomi Wolf learns of serious flaws in upcoming book during BBC interview
In a mortifying radio interview, author Naomi Wolf learned the thesis of her about-to-be-published book is completely wrong – because she had misunderstood the British court documents that served as...
Favorites in Art Rooney Final at Yonkers are in bad spots
The $300,000 Art Rooney Final for 3-year-old pacers at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday night became a wide-open event because of the luck of the draw. “Obviously, everybody knows that the...
LIRR suspends service to Hamptons, Montauk all day after train derailment
The holiday weekend quickly got off the rails for the Long Island Rail Road. Service to the Hamptons and Montauk was suspended early Saturday after two trains collided, the MTA...
Trump offers to help Rolling Thunder with DC motorcycle rally
President Trump offered to help Rolling Thunder after organizers announced this Memorial Day will mark the group's last huge motorcycle rally in Washington, D.C., citing "harassment." "Can’t believe that Rolling...
Malta rescues 216 migrants from 2 boats in Mediterranean Sea
VALLETTA, Malta — Maltese authorities say they have rescued 216 migrants aboard two dinghies in distress in the Mediterranean Sea near Malta. The migrants were rescued Friday night by the...
Judge halts plan to build parts of border wall
A federal judge in California has blocked President Donald Trump from building sections of his long-sought border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency. U.S. District...
This homecoming shows how far Yankees' Luke Voit has come
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Luke Voit was back at Kauffman Stadium on Friday night, where the Missouri native took a significant step in his path to the majors. “This is...
Newest Met belts a homer in his first swing with new team
When May began, Aaron Altherr had only been with one organization since being drafted a decade ago. When he arrived in Queens on Friday, the outfielder was joining his third...
Mets won't be able to get away with spackling over problems
Just enough spackle can create a beautiful illusion. Too much spackle, though? Eventually, those cracks prevail. So told the tale of your Mets, whose four-game winning streak came to a...
Yankees must keep being bullies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Opener or ace, injury after injury, none of that matters as these Yankees keep beating terrible teams. Keep being bullies, Yankees, even if it is with...
Texas pitcher gets struck in the face by thrown ball
This was a painful victory for the Texas Longhorn softball team. Texas pitcher Miranda Elish took a throw to the face in the second inning of the Longhorns' 7-5 comeback...
What's next for Islanders after Brock Nelson signing
The first domino has fallen in the Islanders’ offseason of uncertainty. So now what? Team president Lou Lamoriello wrapped up his first big pending unrestricted free agent, inking 27-year-old Brock...
Jake Marisnick wrecks Red Sox
HOUSTON — Thrust into an everyday role because of injuries, Jake Marisnick is making the most of his opportunity with the Houston Astros. Marisnick homered early off Chris Sale, then...
Kevin Durant snaps back at talk of being Warriors outsider
In his first interview since being felled by a calf strain, Kevin Durant indicated Friday that he still feels he's perceived as a Warriors outsider — one of the factors...
Day care owner arrested for sexually abusing 7-year-old
A Suffolk County day care owner was arrested Friday for sexually abusing a child, cops said. Jose Flores, co-owner of Little Sponges Family Day Care in Brentwood, allegedly abused a...