May 26, 2019
Cavaliers owner recovering after sudden health scare
CLEVELAND — Billionaire businessman and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is recovering after suffering symptoms of a stroke and seeking hospital care. Officials with Detroit-based Quicken Loans said in a...
Damon Harrison snaps at Giants fans, everyone: 'Mr. Stupid'
"Snacks" took a bite out of Giants fans. Former Giants defensive lineman Damon “Snacks” Harrison launched a tweetstorm Sunday night amid skipping voluntary OTAs for the Lions, who traded for...
Man harassed with anti-gay comments, attacked in Tribeca subway: Cops
A straphanger was attacked at a Tribeca subway station on Sunday night by two men shouting anti-gay statements, cops said. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on a northbound A...
It took a while for the good Edwin Diaz to show up
Edwin Diaz’s first blown save with his new team didn’t sit well. He was hoping for a chance right away to make up for it. “No closer ever wants to...
'Awesome': Todd Frazier used brain to beat shift
Todd Frazier represented the tying run. One swing could eliminate the three-run deficit the Mets were facing in the fourth inning. Rather than go big, however, Frazier thought small. Instead...
LI creep busted for child porn, snapping shots of girl at Jones Beach
A Long Island man was arrested on child pornography charges after getting caught snapping photos of a 5-year-old girl at Jones Beach State Park on Saturday, officials said. The little...
The moment Michael Phelps knew he needed help
Michael Phelps gave new look into his past struggles with anxiety and depression, tweeting that at one point he “questioned whether or not I wanted to be alive anymore.” The...
NYC's Memorial Day weather prime for barbecues with summer heat
New Yorkers stripped away their troubles Sunday and basked in the glory of an unseasonably hot Memorial Day weekend.
DOE-sponsored group said Asians benefit from white privilege: parent
A city DOE-sponsored panel designed to combat racism told parents that Asian-American students “benefit from white supremacy” and “proximity to white privilege,” an outraged mom told The Post.
Trump is first head of state to meet Japan's new emperor
TOKYO — Under a blazing hot sun at Japan’s Imperial Palace, President Donald Trump on Monday became the first world leader to meet the new emperor of Japan. The president,...
Tiger Woods loses poker duel to Russell Westbrook in worst way
Tigers Woods’ good fortune appears to be running thin. Since winning the Masters for his 15th major title in April, he failed to make the cut at the PGA Championship...
New bill would allow doctors to test for HIV without consent
New York doctors would be able to test patients for HIV without their consent, under a measure advocates say would boost detection but opponents argue is invasive and doesn’t confront...
NYPD 'actively' working to recruit Asian-American women into force
The NYPD is “actively working to recruit more'' Asian-American female cops after the group made up just 3 percent of the total graduates in the most recent Police Academy class....
Yankees quietly get up-close look at Dallas Keuchel
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Yankees hope to get some additions to their banged-up rotation soon and still have their eyes on free agent Dallas Keuchel. They were on hand...
Baby Yankees-Mets brawl breaks out, helpless Tebow tries to stop it
Sparks were flying in the mini "Subway Series." The Baby Yankees and Mets reignited the two franchises' bitter rivalry Sunday night, engaging in an old-fashioned Triple-A brawl that would make...
The fallen I remember
As the “Big Wars” fade into history, Memorial Day has progressively become less about memorializing and more about weenie roasts. One reason is the relatively low casualty rate from Iraq...
Car-size 'fireball' lit up skies over southern Australia: NASA
A car-sized meteor came hurtling through Earth's atmosphere last week, providing a stunning scene over southern Australia.
Reluctant Manny Machado was 'perfect fit' for Yankees
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After trying to trade for Manny Machado last July and then pursuing him less fervently as a free agent during the offseason, the Yankees will host...
If this is a coverup, it’s the worst ever
President Trump may be guilty of many things, but a coverup in the Mueller probe isn’t one of them. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, attempting to appease forces in the Democratic Party...
De Blasio 'rolling the dice' in Nevada in bid to shake up 2020 field
Mayor de Blasio is betting big on Nevada in his quixotic quest to win the White House.
Aaron Judge revelation is cure to abrupt anguish
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Considering everything that has happened, including a difficult 10-inning loss on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium to the lowly Royals, the Yankees are heading into Memorial Day...
Impeach or get off the pot, Democrats
When House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed that the United States had been plunged into a "constitutional crisis," a large swath of the media took to...
Faux retirement has Patriots player facing suspension
Benjamin Watson's faux retirement has him in hot water. The New England Patriots tight end is facing a four-game suspension this coming season, stemming from a league-banned substance he took...
We happy few — The Post’s Memorial Day tribute
Memorial Day inspires mixed emotions: pride in the valor of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom; sorrow that such self-sacrifice should have been necessary. Pride in...
Democrats’ big lie about stolen elections
The Big Lie is back in style. Wikipedia tells us that the term was invented by Adolf Hitler to describe what others did -- though he was the biggest liar...
Dominic Smith is forcing the Mets' hand
Mickey Callaway found a rare day off for Pete Alonso. Now, the Mets manager needs to find more at-bats for Dominic Smith. Making his first start since May 16, Smith...
Three family members killed by suspected drunk driver in upstate crash
Authorities say three members of a New Jersey family heading to Niagara Falls were killed and six relatives were injured when an allegedly drunken driver’s pickup truck hit their SUV...
Keys to an intriguing Stanley Cup final
The only time the Bruins and the Blues played in the Stanley Cup final, it produced one of the most iconic images in the game’s history — Bobby Orr flying...
Suddenly the best Mets are the anonymous ones
It was an inning that showed you exactly where the Mets are at these days and why, when they should be concerned about their immediate future, they’re heading to Los...
How these two websites are shaking up the funeral home industry
The funeral home industry is being dragged kicking and screaming into the latest century — by a pair of Web sites that have begun to shed light on their prices.
Crazed soccer fan cracks head open diving into fountain
A Sunderland fan cracked his head open after diving directly into a Trafalgar Square fountain in London in just his boxers. The supporter launched himself into the water ahead of...
Lost yoga teacher Amanda Eller was ‘bawling’ when her rescuers arrived
The yoga teacher who spent 17 days lost and injured in a Hawaiin jungle has recalled the moment she started "bawling" as she knew she was finally getting saved.
At least 2 dead, dozens injured as violent tornado rips through Oklahoma
At least two people are dead and dozens injured after a devastating tornado struck El Reno, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. The powerful storm leveled the second story of a motel...
Yankees' furious rally only sets them up for wild, painful loss
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Not much could slow down the Yankees on their road trip against the two worst teams in the American League. Nothing, it turns out, other than...
Thousands back doctor suspended for asking Muslim patient to remove veil
More than 83,000 people have signed a petition backing a British doctor who could lose his job for asking a Muslim woman to remove her veil.
Indy 500 crew member carried off on stretcher in scary scene
An Indy 500 crew member was carried off on a stretcher after being struck by his racer's car less than halfway through the competition. Chris Minot, a tire changer part...
Last week's Mets hero is victim of Conforto return
Michael Conforto was activated from the injured list and played for the first time since suffering a concussion on May 16. The outfielder went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's...
Thief who dove off ramp on Brooklyn Bridge to avoid arrest has died
A thief who dove from an off-ramp on the Brooklyn Bridge to flee cops — yelling "I’m not going back to jail!" -- has died, The Post has learned. The...
Posh Hamptons eateries left without booze licenses on Memorial weekend
It was the worst holiday weekend imaginable for some new Hamptons eateries — they couldn’t snag liquor licenses in time, leaving their tony customers, gulp, without booze. “People work hard....
Ferry fails as hundreds wait in hot sun for hours on Memorial Day weekend
It was a Memorial Day weekend to forget for riders of the city’s beleaguered $600 million ferry service on Sunday — as they faced massive lines, skipped stops and overcrowded...
John Oliver bashes Yankees fandom: 'Wrong thing to do morally'
John Oliver is sticking it to the Yankees again. The popular comedian took aim at the Evil Empire while explaining his Mets fandom during the Amazin's 4-3 win over the...
Here's the biggest jerk at the French Open
You’re never too old to be a superfan — even though you really should be. Tennis fans flocked to Roland Garros for the opening day of the French Open, but...
Brooklyn man killed mom, stabbed dad in fight over shoes: police
A Brooklyn man killed his mother and stabbed his father during an argument over shoes, a police source said Sunday.
60-year-old dead after crashing into parked van
A 60-year-old driver died Sunday morning after he slammed into a parked van, damaging at least four other cars on the Jamaica road, police said. The man was believed to...
Switching careers isn't about little steps — it's one leap
Most people don’t voluntarily quit their jobs, let alone leave their professions, unless they are sitting on a pile of cash or know where their next paycheck will come from....
Five killed, including three New Yorkers, in Ariz. wrong-way crash
A wrong-way driver slammed head-on into another car along an Arizona highway Friday, killing five people, including a trio of New Yorkers, authorities said. A 2010 Nissan zipping against traffic...
LIRR service to the Hamptons will be restored by Memorial Day: officials
Train service to Montauk and the Hamptons will be restored just in time for Memorial Day, MTA officials promised on Sunday.
Should I leave my job at Google or stick it out?
I landed a job at Google and thought my career was made. I’m now a year in, and the glow of getting hired has diminished. Am I crazy for thinking...
GOP senator breaks with Trump over North Korea missile tests
A Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Sunday broke with the White House over North Korea's recent missile launches after President Trump tweeted he wasn't "disturbed" by...
Mets escape game and chaotic week, with real test coming
The foreseeable future stretches much further than it did a week ago. Just one week ago, the Mets returned to Queens with a five-game losing streak, a season on the...
Tourist killed in Hawaii shark attack near Maui resort
A Californian tourist was killed in a suspected shark attack in Hawaii this weekend.
Give wounded vets a break on student loans: officials to DeVos
Top officials from virtually every state in the country called on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to forgive the $1 billion in student debt racked by the nation’s disabled veterans.
Matt Harvey didn't want Angels to know about his injury
The Dark Knight got dark. “I don’t even remember the highs anymore,” Matt Harvey told reporters Sunday, via The Athletic. “I don’t want to tell [teammates] the horror stories of...
Ocasio-Cortez rips NY Times for report on Hope Hicks' subpoena
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the New York Times on Sunday, describing the newspaper's treatment of whether former Trump administration staffer Hope Hicks would comply with a subpoena as "Hope's Choice."...
Drunken boat driver crashes into bulkhead: cops
A 28-year-old man drunkenly crashed his 21-foot boat into a bulkhead, launching the vessel onto the shore in Suffolk County, police said Sunday. Michael Camenzuli was thrown from the Sea...
Graham: 'Political suicide' for Pelosi to try to impeach Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would be committing "political suicide" if she tries to impeach President Trump. "Her job is very much at risk," the South Carolina...
Why the Hamptons won't have another rosé drought this summer
We drink so much rosé out here in the Hamptons that California winemakers have to amp up their production for summer. They first heard about our supply issue in 2014,...
Two blasts in Nepal kill 3 and injure 5, security on high alert
At least three people were killed and five injured in two explosions in Nepal's capital on Sunday — with police suspecting an outlawed communist group of being behind the attacks....
Why under-the-radar Braves can be a profitable play
Should baseball fans and bettors be taking the Braves more seriously? The reigning National League East champs close out a series with the St. Louis Cardinals in this week’s edition...
Transgender teen crowned prom king
A transgender teen got the royal treatment when he was crowned prom king of his Cape Cod high school. Nicholas Bulman, who attends Barnstable High School in Hyannis, was showered...
James Paxton may not be OK all year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Yankees hope to have James Paxton back in the rotation this week, but Aaron Boone acknowledged Sunday the left-hander may have to deal with discomfort...
Iranian cops bust yoga class for 'inappropriate outfits,' coed class
Iranian police busted 30 people in a yoga class — for wearing "inappropriate outfits" while in a banned mixed-sex class, according to reports. Authorities raided the secret sweaty session after...
Sad Super Bowl icon becomes middle school principal
Kevin Dyson may have come up a yard short in one of the greatest finishes in Super Bowl history, but he never let up on his pursuit of education --...
Syrian troops regain control of village they lost to rebels
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian government forces regained control of a northwestern village on Sunday, just days after losing it to militants, state media and an opposition war monitoring group said....
Kawhi Leonard's sister deletes video saying he's leaving Raptors
The happiest moment in a Raptors fan's sports life came with a dose of dread. In the aftermath of Saturday's 100-94 Game 6 win over the Bucks, Toronto reaching the...
Deadly Memorial Day party shooting leaves at least 10 hurt
A man died early Sunday after at least 10 people were shot during a Memorial Day weekend block party in Virginia that turned into a bloodbath, officials say. The 10...
'Unspeakable': College hoops coach's wife, daughter killed in crash
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin said Sunday that the wife and daughter of men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident. Moore's wife, Jennifer,...
White House says Trump, North Korea agree Biden is 'low IQ'
President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un don't always see eye-to-eye but they both agree that Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is a "fool of low IQ," said White...
Another Yankee gets hurt as relievers get shuffled
As Didi Gregorius takes steps toward returning, you knew the good Yankees injury vibes couldn't last too long. Righty reliever Jake Barrett is the latest to go down, placed on...
Autistic boy found safe after reported missing from Midtown hotel
Police reunited a 12-year-old autistic boy and his family Sunday morning after he went missing in Midtown on a visit to the city. The boy wandered off from the Merrion...
Bart Starr, legendary Packers quarterback, dead at 85
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Bart Starr, the gentlemanly quarterback and catalyst of Vince Lombardi's powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams of the 1960s whose sneak won the famed "Ice Bowl" in...
How Christie Brinkley's son fell for model Nina Agdal
Jack Brinkley Cook might be more chiseled than 99% of the guys in New York City— but his model girlfriend, Nina Agdal, has him beat in the fitness department. “She...
Legendary college football voice, wife killed in car accident
AUBURN, Ala. — Rod Bramblett, the longtime radio announcer for Auburn football and basketball games, and his wife were killed in a two-vehicle accident. Lee County Coroner Bill Harris says...
Europe's voters elect new parliament as nationalism mounts
BRUSSELS — Across Europe, anti-EU populists and proponents of closer unity made a final push for support Sunday as 21 nations went to the polls in a continent-wide battle for...
Angels vs. Rangers: Taking the Over is the way to go
The Angels had one of the best bullpen ERAs in the big leagues the first month of the season, but since the bats have picked it up, the arms have...
Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes Amazon jungle in Peru
Peru was devastated by a magnitude 8.0 earthquake that spread hundreds of miles early Sunday -- the biggest in the world so far this year. Buildings collapsed and roads were...
31 foreign nationals busted in ICE crackdown
Federal officials nabbed 31 foreign nationals in New York for U.S. immigration laws in a five-day crackdown. Nearly all of those picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement between May...
Jilted guy shoots ex, slays new beau: cops
A love triangle turned deadly when a gunman wounded his ex-girlfriend and killed her new suitor early Sunday in East Harlem, according to cops and police sources. The jilted man...
Bettor's Wish overcomes tough post to win Rooney at Yonkers
Trainer Chris Ryder felt he had the best horse in the $300,000 Art Rooney Final on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway and Bettor’s Wish did not disappoint him. Bettor’s Wish,...
Jets' GM search now includes Viking who rejected them
The Jets continue to reach out to potential general manager candidates as they set up interviews to fill the vacant role. The latest names to surface are Vikings assistant general...
Take a shot on the Padres and their stud rookie
We’re fast and now we’re first. If you are reading this, you are not alone. According to a new quarterly book from the Alliance for Audited Media, your Sunday New...
5-year-old girl seriously injured in alleged drunk driving crash
A 57-year-old woman was charged in an alleged drunk driving crash that seriously injured a little girl in Suffolk County, police said Sunday. Sandra Stewart slammed her 2001 Toyota Camry...
Why switching from chemical to mineral sunscreens might be your best bet
What's in your sunscreen? Chemicals long used in sunblock are under new scrutiny — and may signal it’s time to start reaching for alternatives. Some of these chemicals enter the...
Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between the US and Iran
BAGHDAD — Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehran's nuclear deal...
Trump awards trophy at Tokyo sumo wrestling event
President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dined on double cheeseburgers, played a round of golf and watched a sumo wrestling match with Trump presenting the tournament's champion a...
Trump tweets 'great progress' made in Japanese trade negotiations
President Trump tweeted early today that "great progress being made in trade negotiations with Japan,'' where he's conducting talks with that country's leaders. He added "agriculture and beef heavily in...
Didi Gregorius' return to the Yankees coming into focus
Didi Gregorius went hitless in three at-bats and played seven innings at shortstop in his first rehab game with Single-A Tampa in a 2-1 loss in Bradenton on Saturday night...
Yankees will be pushing bullpen during this stretch
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While the Yankees wait to see if James Paxton and CC Sabathia recover from their knee issues in time to rejoin the rotation soon, manager Aaron...
This play by Yankees' Gio Urshela was 'unbelievable'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gio Urshela made another highlight-reel play at third base to start the bottom of the eighth inning in the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Royals in...
Yankees' Luke Voit has homecoming to remember
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are homecomings and there are home-run comings. Luke Voit put on a Show Me State exhibition for his loyal fans in his home state. Voit...
77-year-old woman fatally stabbed in Brooklyn apartment
A 77-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and her husband, 87, was viciously knifed in his arms and chest in their Brooklyn apartment Saturday evening. Police believe the two had been...
Robbery suspect critically injured after jumping off Brooklyn Bridge ramp
A man committed a robbery in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood Saturday night, but was in critical condition after jumping from an off ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge to elude cops, police...
Vintage planes soar over Lady Liberty in spectacular display
This thrilling photo shows a squadron of World War II planes accompanying a DC-3 across New York Harbor -- with Lady Liberty herself appearing to wave them through with her...
Charles Barkley's taking the Raptors
Charles Barkley is going against the grain once again. TNT's loquacious "Inside the NBA" analyst said he believes the Toronto Raptors will beat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA...
My hatred of broccoli has apparently struck a chord
Dear John: Your broccoli comments could be viewed by some as market manipulation. Supply and demand can be a very personal and fickle thing, just like the like (or dislike)...
Here's why you should pay your interns
There are few endeavors more enriching or beneficial for college kids than a summer internship. It both complements and supplements their studies, and offers a glimpse into a potential career...
AEW closes Double or Nothing with surprise that puts WWE on notice
The hype was warranted and pro wrestling may never be the same. All Elite Wrestling delivered on the boasts it would be a viable alternative to WWE. Cody Rhodes even...
Multiple people shot at Virginia Memorial Day weekend party
A Memorial Day weekend block party turned bloody in Virginia Saturday night — when shots rang out, sending what officials said were “multiple” people to three local hospitals. Victims from...
Donald Trump makes good on a promise but Dems cry 'coverup'
Timing is everything, and timing explains President Trump’s decision to finally pull the ripcord and open the Obama administration’s bag of dirty tricks. With his memo giving Attorney General Bill...
Twitter explodes over Drake's love of the Raptors
Twitter couldn't get enough of Toronto-born rapper Drake's joy during the game and after his beloved Raptors reached the NBA Finals by eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 on...