June 15, 2019
Bitcoin is an insult to gambling
Dear John: Like you, I believe bitcoin is a total fraud with nothing backing it. And it should be regulated by gambling commissions — not federal securities regulators.
O.J. promises to 'set the record straight' in second viral Twitter video
With 354,000 followers and counting, O.J. Simpson is taking Twitter by storm -- vaguely promising to "set the record straight" in a second video posted Saturday night, a day after...
Don't bet against Brooks Koepka making US Open history
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — We got a taste of it on the back nine Saturday at Pebble Beach. The trophy wasn’t on the line, not the way it will be...
Empire State has some of the lowest beer taxes in US
Summer’s here, so it’s the perfect time to crack open a nice cold beer here in the Big Apple. Indeed, most of us can afford to have a lot of...
Cuomo is busy on the MTA — but what’s the plan?
Gov. Cuomo is clearly on offense when it comes to shaking up the MTA, but it’s still not clear what the plan is. The confusion starts with his shifting of...
Lending to small businesses at record post-recession highs
Lending to small businesses in America is switching into overdrive — in fact, it’s at record post-recession highs, according to new data.
The media hypocrites get their last kicks at Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Sarah Sanders had it coming. If she wanted the respect of the Washington press corps and a fat corporate job after leaving the White House, she should have worked for...
Iran targeted and missed US drone flying over Gulf of Oman: officials
Iran targeted and missed a US drone flying over the Gulf of Oman shortly after the Thursday attack on two tankers there, US officials said. The unmanned aircraft was responding...
Bronx bodega faces reckoning after 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz trial
The Bronx bodega where tragic teen Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was murdered by a mob of Trinitarios gangsters continues to be the site of grief and angry protest — and some...
Yankees bust out for needed win after trading for Encarnacion
CHICAGO — In his fifth stab at being the so-called opener Chad Green pitched like a closer from a different era Saturday night. Down to four starters, the Yankees used...
India slaps US with new tariffs -- on lentils, apples, almonds and walnuts
India is slapping back at the United States with new tariffs on $240 million worth of American goods starting Sunday. Apples, almonds, lentils, walnuts and some chemical products will be...
Summer gets hotter with new pics from pet-friendly FDNY, EMS calendar
They’re cute, they’re playful and their devotion is unconditional — and the dogs are nice, too! The hot-hot-hot men and women of the FDNY and EMS are back with a...
Gary Woodland looking like man to beat at US Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — “Drive for show, putt for dough.’’ This one of the most oft-used truisms in the sport of golf. Gary Woodland, for the better part of his...
Fast days on the Concorde: Rock stars, wine & the '11-mile-high club'
It should come as no surprise that the Concorde had to have a special place to store the mink and sable coats passengers wore on the plane. But those fliers...
Questions after Cuomo's MTA enforcer missed deadline for disclosure form
Larry Schwartz failed to meet the May 15 deadline revealing his outside employment, income and holdings — the only one of 19 board members to ignore the legally mandated submission.
Mets hang on for crazy-looking win after losing Syndergaard
The Mets’ beleaguered bullpen didn’t get a chance to blow the lead until the seventh inning Saturday night. The opportunity only came that early because Noah Syndergaard strained his hamstring....
State lawmakers make last-minute push to legalize marijuana
ALBANY — State lawmakers are making a last-minute push to legalize recreational pot before the official end of the legislative session on June 19. A top Cuomo administration official on...
6-year-old who died in school cafeteria remembered as cheerful, respectful
Investigators were still determining what caused the boy’s death, and whether it was connected with a throat-slash injury he’d suffered in April, allegedly at the hands of his mother, Shanice...
Phil Mickelson's latest quest for career Grand Slam fades away
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — It isn’t completely official. That will come on Sunday when the 119th U.S. Open comes to its conclusion. But Phil Mickelson’s latest quest to complete the...
DOE's Carranza hires Disney exec as 'chief experience officer'
Maybe he’ll turn New York’s schools into a Magic Kingdom. Schools chancellor Richard Carranza has hired a longtime Walt Disney World executive as the Dept. of Education’s first-ever “chief experience...
Carranza protégé once quit job in 'mismanaged' funds scandal
He used sexual innuendo in front of students, and quit a former job after thousands of dollars meant for kids’ clubs vanished. Since September 2018, Abram Jimenez has served as...
'Crap start' dooms Tiger Woods
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Tiger Woods was hoping to post a low number in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday and put early pressure on the leaders....
Centenarian sisters talk 100 years of sisterhood
The secret to a long life, centenarian Amparo Perez once declared, is “no husband and no children.’ This week, a day before her 105th birthday on Friday, she explained why....
FDNY firefighter who died in 2017 plummet was not wearing harness
William Tolley, 42, was standing in the basket, which was attached to a 75-foot ladder, when it got stuck against the roof of the five-story residential building, the probe concluded.
Inside the moment a woman was nearly axed to death – and how her toddler daughter witnessed it
It’s been eight weeks since her ex-boyfriend allegedly shattered her skull with an ax, killed her best friend and left her 4-year-old daughter with memories of carnage police described as...
Noah Syndergaard exits abruptly with possible hamstring injury
Trying to give the Mets bullpen some help, Noah Syndergaard walked out to the mound for the seventh inning Saturday with 98 pitches under his belt.
LaVar Ball completely destroys Lakers for trading Lonzo
Everyone knew LaVar Ball wasn’t going to take this sitting down. Ball made a “guarantee” the Lakers will never win another championship after trading his son Lonzo to the Pelicans...
The emerging Marlins stud fantasy owners continue to ignore
If you ever have been to the beach, there is a good chance you’ve seen a random guy walking around wearing headphones while constantly waving his metal detector around hoping...
Yankees acquire AL home run leader Edwin Encarnacion
CHICAGO — The Yankees’ biggest need these days is starting pitching, but that didn’t distract Brian Cashman from seeing what was available to bolster the lineup. So, the general manager...
Celebrity two-timing hawk Christo left with empty nest after losing 2 chicks
Tompkins Square Park’s celebrity hawk, Christo, is left with an empty nest after losing two fledglings in nine days. The five- and seven-week-old chicks were the only babies sired this...
What Magic Johnson thought about Davis-to-Lakers deal
Magic Johnson — who surprisingly stepped down as Lakers president on April 9 without telling anyone in the organization — may be wishing he's the top executive of the team...
Mets' first-round pick shows he has 'awesome' power
Brett Baty stood near the cage, watching the Mets take batting practice until it was his turn. He got a word of encouragement from Pete Alonso, stepped in the cage...
David Ortiz shooting suspects to remain in jail during investigation
The nine suspects indicted in the shooting of Red Sox great David Ortiz will remain behind bars for at least a year while the investigation continues, according to a report.
Council members turn on ‘divisive’ Carranza in searing letter to de Blasio
“We need a chancellor who promotes education, not division,” declares the damning dispatch, obtained by The Post, to Mayor de Blasio.
Anthony Davis-to-Lakers trade sends Twitter into shock
Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is on his way to the Lakers. On Saturday, Los Angeles agreed to send Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks – including...
Anthony Davis decision highlights Knicks' grim reality
Anthony Davis and LeBron James got exactly what they wanted Saturday — a trade to the Lakers for the Pelicans’ disgruntled big man — and one fewer superstar target remains...
Amanda Knox breaks down in Italy, admits being back scares her
Four years after being cleared of murder, a tearful Amanda Knox returned to Italy to lament her ordeal, blasting the media for casting her as a “cunning, psychopath, drug-addicted whore.”
Family remembers tragic Guatemalan migrant: 'She told me to pray for her'
Twenty-year-old Claudia Gomez Gonzalez borrowed $10,000 from an aunt in the US to pay the coyote and left home last spring with five others. But on the night of May...
Yankees' problems run deeper than their starting rotation
CHICAGO — You don’t pitch, you don’t win. That’s been a baseball commandment ever since Mike Francesa invented the game. If you dissect the June swoon the Yankees were in...
Sergeant claims cops called him 'sand monkey' in lawsuit filed against NYPD
An NYPD sergeant was harassed by his brothers in blue because he’s Egyptian, he claims in a lawsuit. Higher-ups at Staten Island’s 123rd Precinct allegedly harangued Kappa Farid, 54, for...
Pelicans trade Anthony Davis to Lakers for monster haul
NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after all. The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade the disgruntled Davis to...
Park Slope residents say they don’t hate the homeless, protest against homeless shelter
Residents of liberal Park Slope are angrily ramping up their battle to block two towering new homeless shelters in their midst — but other locals are blasting them as hypocrites.
Brodie Van Wagenen's Mets take doesn't match what we're seeing
The team tells you. Not Brodie Van Wagenen preening that the Mets are the club to beat in the NL East. Not Mickey Callaway with his near-daily pledge that the...
Queens rehab program under investigation faces closure amid opioid crisis
A taxpayer-funded drug treatment program in Queens will be shuttered unless it gets new management, sources told The Post. The state Attorney General’s office and the state Office of Alcoholism...
Swimmer missing in Hudson is internationally-regarded AIDS researcher
Charles Van Der Horst vanished on the New Jersey side of the bridge Friday afternoon during the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim, which stretches from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge...
Rangers, rivals set to battle for Jets defenseman at steep cost
The Rangers and Islanders are among the most aggressive teams in pursuit of Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba, The Post has learned, with the Devils also in the chase. Trouba, the...
Court tosses lawsuit from woman who claimed Trump 'forcibly kissed' her
A lawsuit filed against President Trump by a former campaign staffer who claimed that he “forcibly kissed” her in 2016 has been thrown out of a Florida federal court. Alva...
NYC's largest gay pride flag unveiled on Roosevelt Island
Pride has been stepped up on Roosevelt Island. The city's largest gay pride "flag" was unveiled Saturday to the delight of visitors at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State...
Hacker group Xenotime has sights on US electric grid: report
A group of hackers known for targeting oil and gas companies has its sights on the nation’s electric grid. Xenotime started “probing” the networks of US electric utilities late last...
Valedictorian slams 'drunk' teacher in brutal graduation speech
"To the teacher that was regularly intoxicated during class this year, thank you for using yourself to teach these students about the dangers of alcoholism," Nataly Buhr snarked.
Transgender Rikers inmate found dead allegedly ignored by guards
A silent and unresponsive Layleen Polanco — the transgender inmate found dead in her Rikers Island cell last week — was ignored by guards for nearly two hours before they...
Emily Ratajkowski's rich husband may benefit if Cuomo signs Loft law
One of the beneficiaries of the expanded rent bill now before Gov. Cuomo may be the wealthy hubby of model Emily Ratajkowski — a filmmaker worth millions who’s shafted his...
Kevin Durant set to get visit from Warriors teammate
Warriors forward Draymond Green, who had a spat with teammate Kevin Durant earlier this season, hopped on a plane and flew from San Francisco to New York this weekend with...
How Tiffany Cabán’s Queens DA campaign will be a big test for AOC
A young public defender with the endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Queens DA race hopes to rock the borough’s Democratic machine. Tiffany Cabán’s campaign has become a test...
Snoop Dogg, rain out, Red Sox's pitching give peek into sports madness
How about a change-up from a screwball? Not that you care, but it’s time I shared the method to my growing madness. I compile notes — accent on pile —...
Why this gay Republican thinks the Pride parade is a sham
The 42-year-old Harlem hairdresser said the gay community turned its back on him once the former “diehard liberal” — who voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 — switched to the...
Mets make deal with Indians as bullpen changes begin
Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made a handful of minor moves Saturday aimed at shoring up the bullpen depth. He acquired right-hander Brooks Pounders from the Indians for cash...
Winnipeg and the Over is the way to go in this CFL battle
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions, two teams with aspirations of challenging the mighty Calgary Stampeders for West Division supremacy in the Canadian Football League, will square off Saturday...
What happens to models after the fashion industry spits them out
People often move to New York City to reinvent themselves. But some folks make it big, only to have their careers, and public identities, go away. It’s all too common...
The Post endorses Greg Lasak for Queens DA
If they were honest with themselves, all but one of the candidates for Queens district attorney would drop out — because that candidate would clearly do better at everything about...
Babe Ruth jersey smashes auction record
The Babe knows how to bring in a buck. A jersey worn by Yankees icon Babe Ruth around 1928-30 sold for $5.64 million, a record price for sports memorabilia, during...
The Sperminator's 50th baby mama is a homeless 18-year-old from Harlem
The Sperminator strikes again — this time donating his seed to an 18-year-old who lives in an East Harlem shelter. Her daughter, due July 12, will make it number 50...
The Knicks' summer prayers were not answered
Well, it was fun to think about anyway, no? This was the morning of Feb. 1. Kristaps Porzingis has just been exiled to Dallas. The relentless misery of the 2018-19...
Mom and daughter dead, man critically injured after Bronx incident
A woman and her 10-year-old daughter were found dead, and a man is in critical condition Saturday following what police believe was a domestic incident in the Bronx.
Why young, left-wing radicals could help re-elect President Trump
"It was traumatizing,” said Juniper, age 19. “It was sort of a personal attack, or at least it felt that way.” “It really is their 9/11,” said Laila, 26. “Not...
Michael Wacha will keep the Mets reeling
You read it here first. The Blues won the Stanley Cup in seven games over the Bruins. Warriors in six, however, proved to be our Achilles’ heel. The Raptors (1995)...
Kenley Jansen takes extreme measure to ensure Dodgers' win
Kenley Jansen went to extreme measures to get Jason Heyward out of his hair. With Heyward on second – potentially reading the catcher’s signs – and two outs in the...
Mark Zuckerberg doesn't post about his kids on social media — and nor should we
Parents should adopt a rule when it comes to technology: If the individuals who created a device or social network won’t post their children on it, neither will I. Like...
Newark Airport halts all flights after airplane skids off runway
All flights were halted temporarily in and out of Newark Liberty Airport Saturday afternoon when a plane apparently skidded off a runway. “Due to an airport emergency there are currently...
Giants' other quarterback battle is one of survival
Of the four quarterbacks on the Giants’ roster, Kyle Lauletta and Alex Tanney are the other guys in a room dominated by Eli Manning and rookie Daniel Jones. There will...
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour to auction off guitar collection for charity
According to a classic Pink Floyd song, "Money, so they say, is the root of all evil today." But the band's legendary guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour is turning that...
Why many Dems in the South back the new anti-abortion laws
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky state Rep. John Sims is a Democrat. He also voted for the state’s recent heartbeat bill, which bans abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected....
Witness defends Raptors prez as arrest decision looms
SAN FRANCISCO — Prosecutors will decide whether to charge Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri with misdemeanor battery after he was accused of shoving and hitting a sheriff's deputy in the...
The MLB Draft’s ticket out of obscurity
Imagine in the days leading to the MLB draft word surfaced that the Dodgers and Padres were maneuvering to try to acquire the No. 1-overall pick from the Orioles. Both...
Trump reveals his feelings on UFO sighting reports
President Trump may be a fan of some conspiracy theories, but when it comes to UFOs, he’s a skeptic. “Do I believe it? Not particularly," Trump told ABC News’ George...
Trump 'all in' on bill to make burning the American flag illegal
President Trump is “all in” on the latest attempt to make flag-burning illegal, he wrote Saturday in a post boosting a proposed constitutional amendment. “All in for Senator Steve Daines...
Oklahoma Jimmy Buffett fans mysteriously fall ill in Dominican Republic
A group of Jimmy Buffett diehards from Oklahoma were sick as hell in paradise — the latest in an ever-growing list of tourists to fall ill during a jaunt to...
Joe Douglas on crap-talking Adam Gase, military dad, Jets' title quest
New Jets general manager Joe Douglas discusses the types of players he seeks, the importance of culture and his philosophy on team-building in a Q&A chat with Post columnist Steve...
In 'Euphoria,' HBO's raw teen sex junkies are all shock, no value
HBO finally has its own “Reefer Madness.” Much press has been devoted to “Euphoria,” the premium cable network’s attempt to catch up to Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” by producing a...
Law enforcement split on number of MS-13 members on Long Island
How big a problem is the MS-13 gang on Long Island? Law enforcement has released conflicting numbers for how many members the gang has in Nassau and Suffolk counties since...
Protesters vow to keep marching in Hong Kong until extradition bill nixed
Pro-democracy protesters plan to keep marching in Hong Kong to make sure, they say, that the government makes good on promises to nix a bill giving mainland China extradition powers....
The world's fattest parrots are being killed off by fungal infection
The world's plumpest parrots are dying. New Zealand's kakapo parrots, an endangered bird that can grow to nearly five pounds, are being killed off by a fungal infection. Seven of...
Has O.J. Simpson really joined Twitter?
The Juice is loose on Twitter — maybe. A Twitter account claiming to be owned by O.J. Simpson popped up on the social media site late Friday night, and it...
How opioids invaded America — and are now tightening their grip
After a breakup in 2008, a cousin gave Ashlee Krichmar, then 20, a Percocet. She’d never much liked them in the past — they made her sick — but that...
In dropping Central Park Five prosecutor, book industry reveals its cowardice
When Galileo Galilei finished writing his last work, “Two New Sciences,” he had trouble finding a publisher. Galileo had been branded a heretic, and his work was prohibited by the...
Why home edge didn't matter in Stanley Cup and NBA Finals
Home sour home. If there’s one helpful angle for sports bettors that jumped out from the NHL and NBA championship series, which both ended this week, it’s that teams playing...
3 firefighters injured after battling Marble Hill blaze
Three firefighters were hurt early Saturday in a fire in Marble Hill, FDNY officials said. The blaze broke out shortly after 1:30 a.m. on the first floor of a three-story...
Drake name-drops NBA stars in latest new single
Anyone who even casually followed the NBA Finals saw Drake was very much in his feelings about his beloved, hometown Toronto Raptors. After trolling some Golden State Warriors players —...
Anti-NYPD activists plan alternate Pride parade without cops
Anti-NYPD activists in the LGBT community are planning an alternative Pride parade that will exclude cops. The Reclaim Pride Coalition plans to hold the first Queer Liberation March on June...
Man shot in the face twice — and survives — in Harlem
A man was shot in the face twice and survived, police said. The early Saturday shooting was one of two violent incidents just blocks from each other in Harlem, where a...
Teen girl who lost leg, 2 fingers to shark won't let attack ruin her life
A 17-year-old who lost her leg and two fingers to a shark in North Carolina says the attack isn’t going to keep her down. Paige Winter was swimming with her...
Worshippers attending first mass since Notre Dame cathedral fire wear hard hats
The archbishop of Paris sported some unusual headgear for the first Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral since a devastating fire damaged the Gothic landmark two months ago. He and everyone...
Yankees haven't been burned by prospects they chose to trade
CHICAGO — Over here on the home side of Guaranteed Rate Field (worst ballpark name ever), Rick Hahn voiced optimism about Blake Rutherford. “He came in with a goal of...
Lesbian couple assaulted on bus: Attackers viewed us as 'sexual objects'
The lesbian couple attacked by a homophobic mob on a London bus said it was clear the men who punched and robbed them viewed the pair as “sexual objects” there...
NBA asked Drake not to attend Oakland games over fears for his safety: report
The NBA asked Drake not to attend any games at Oakland’s Oracle Arena during the league finals, according to a report. Officials were afraid that crazed Warriors fans would accost...
Judge suffers fatal heart attack while on the bench
An upstate New York judge died after having a heart attack on the bench. Putman County Court Judge James Reitz, 57, was in his courtroom Friday morning when he was...
How the world's most competitive athletes use 'super powers' to win
It’s 1978 in the Philippines, and something weird is going on at a chess match. Anatoly Karpov, "the golden boy of the Soviet Union," is playing Viktor Korchnoi, another Soviet...
Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' shows hit a powerful note in NYC
The two most powerful statements from Ariana Grande — at the first of her four “Sweetener” tour concerts in New York City — were made before the ponytailed popster even...
Ancient tower collapses in Afghanistan, other cultural sites remain at risk
GHAZNI, Afghanistan - An ancient tower dating back 2,000 years in the historic Afghan city of Ghazni collapsed this week, local officials said, raising concerns about the vulnerability of the...
Second chance was as bad as the first for Mets' closer
Less than 24 hours later, it didn’t get any better for Edwin Diaz. After blowing a two-run lead in the top of the ninth inning Thursday night in a game...
Shooting in California Costco leaves 1 person dead, 2 injured
CORONA, Calif. — A gunman opened fire inside a Southern California Costco during an argument Friday night, killing a man, wounding two other people and sparking a stampede of terrified...
Mets reach deal with their first-round pick
The Mets have agreed to terms with first-round pick Brett Baty. The third baseman from Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, who was drafted 12th overall, will be introduced...
Yankees look old and busted, and it has to stop
CHICAGO — The Yankees looked old and tired Friday night. Remember when we used to say that all the time about this club, even as it slogged its way to...
For Mets, there's no relief in sight — literally and figuratively
First Edwin Diaz faced the music, as Jeurys Familia waited nearby at his locker. Then it was Familia’s turn. Batter up. “I think for any athlete, sometimes they do have...
Rory McIlroy's wild ride of survival to US Open contention
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Watching Rory McIlroy play golf can be an exhausting experience. One minute, all seems to be going well. The next minute, he’s hanging on by a...
When it comes to majors, golfers who quit fade on Saturdays
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The art of hanging around in major championships often leads to victory. I can’t count the amount of times in the 100-plus major championships I’ve covered...
Hong Kong leader suspends extradition bill debate after massive protests
HONG KONG — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Saturday she has suspended indefinitely a proposed extradition bill that sparked the city's biggest public protests in years. Lam told...
Amateur Brandon Wu proving he's up to this task
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The low amateur heading into the weekend is Scarsdale native Brandon Wu, who is about to graduate from Stanford. Wu shot a 2-under 69 Friday and...
Freak golf cart accident results in five injuries at US Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Five people were injured Friday at the U.S. Open when one of several boxes being loaded onto a golf cart fell onto the accelerator and sent...
Brooks Koepka's protégé has a shot to win US Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — We’ve already heard how Tiger Woods has influenced a generation of younger golfers, from his swag to his work ethic. It appears Brooks Koepka is having...
Marathon swimmer vanishes in Hudson River during 120-mile race
A marathon swimmer from North Carolina went missing in the Hudson River near the George Washington Bridge on Friday while competing in a 120-mile race. Charles Van Der Horst, 67,...
Pete Alonso doubles down on 'hurtful' tweet reply, push to play
Pete Alonso played better defense than the rest of the Mets on Friday night. His defense just happened to initially come on Twitter. The first baseman fought back against the...
Knicks' path to Kawhi Leonard could hinge on 'Uncle Dennis'
OAKLAND, Calif. — One of the Knicks’ hopes for their participation in Kawhi Leonard’s free agency sweepstakes is “Uncle Dennis.’’ Dennis Robertson, who hails from South Orange, N.J., is Leonard’s...
Family dog mistakenly euthanized by local animal shelter
Someone ought to be sent to the dog house for this horrific mistake. A family's beloved Australian cattle dog was mistakenly euthanized at a North Carolina animal shelter after a...
Tyson Fury continues to be big winner after nearly losing it all
For a moment, it looked like Tyson Fury was a loser. He was flat on his back for the second time in his heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder last...
Patrick Reed's club doesn't survive his meltdown at No. 18
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Patrick Reed had a minor meltdown on his final hole of Friday’s U.S. Open second round at Pebble Beach, snapping a wedge over his knee on...
Surprise contender grabs second-round lead at US Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Gary Woodland believes it’s finally his time. This week. This major championship. This U.S. Open. In his first 27 career major championships, Woodland failed to post...