July 20, 2019
Hall of Fame experience worth the wait for Mike Mussina
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Mike Mussina didn’t mind the wait. Six years was nothing to the former Yankees and Orioles pitcher. He was thrilled he didn’t have to hold out any...
Luke Voit's toughness will never be questioned
It takes more than a pitch to the face to keep Luke Voit from doing his job. Sure, the Yankees first baseman left Saturday’s matchup with the Rockies following the...
Sam Darnold is ready to be everything Jets envisioned
The Jets threw Sam Darnold to the wolves, and he survived. He survived the growing pains rookie quarterbacks endure, survived and advanced with a flourish by the time the season...
Navigating fantasy baseball's trade-deadline dilemmas
One of the keys to being a successful GM in fantasy baseball is to have the ability to examine the landscape of reality baseball and make roster moves according to...
Trump mocks London mayor after city's police department has Twitter account hacked
The Don vs. Khan battle entered another round on Saturday. President Trump mocked London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan after a Twitter account for the city’s police department was hacked. “With the...
How to help out a cash-strapped veteran
Dear John: You seem to be in the business of helping people. I was wondering if you could help me. I’ve been feeling very desperate and depressed lately as my...
Citing 'aviation terror' risk, UK suspends Cairo flights
Citing an unexplained “heightened risk of terrorism against aviation,’’ British Airways on Saturday suspended flights to Cairo for seven days. Lufthansa, the German airline, had a one-day suspension ending Sunday....
Why debt forgiveness isn't so easy
Dear John: With all this talk about writing off student debt, no one mentions the tax consequences of the forgiven debt. Will that be forgiven too? M.G. Dear M.G.: Good...
High hopes: Buttigieg pushes for marijuana legalization
Presidential hopeful Mayor Pete Buttigieg called for the legalization of marijuana at a Democratic candidates forum hosted by AARP in Iowa on Saturday. “When it comes to American drug policy,...
Why the 'skilled labor shortage' is all about timing
Dear John: The “skilled labor shortage” is BS. I just got a Master of Science degree in computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence, and every job I apply...
British foreign secretary warns of 'serious consequences' over Iran seizing oil tanker
Britain’s foreign secretary warned Saturday of “serious consequences” if Iran fails to release a British oil tanker it seized a day earlier in the Strait of Hormuz — but he...
Daniel Jones can immediately start validating Giants' pick
When the Giants open training camp this week in East Rutherford, N.J., perhaps the strangest quarterback controversy officially begins. Daniel Jones, the surprise sixth-overall draft pick from Duke, isn’t expected...
Dems take desperate final shot at Trump with Mueller testimony
The circus is coming to town and the carnival barkers are working up a sweat trying to spark interest. So far, ticket sales are slow. Robert Mueller is slated to...
Graeme McDowell gets one back for countrymen at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Graeme McDowell on Saturday finally exacted some revenge for his countrymen on Royal Portrush’s 18th hole — which had sabotaged him and his fellow Northern Irishmen...
Yankees, fans brave sweltering weather: 'A cone of heat'
It didn’t seem possible for it to get hotter on the field in Yankee Stadium on Saturday, with the first pitch coming at 1:09 p.m. when it was 94 degrees...
The overlooked catcher fantasy owners should start immediately
Catchers have a tendency of being the fantasy equivalent of setting up auto payments with your bank — you set up the payment to be taken care of automatically, so...
Cops ask crooks to please take weekend off due to extreme heat
Police in a Massachusetts town are asking crooks to take the weekend off — because it’s too hot. “Due to the extreme heat, we are asking anyone thinking of doing...
None like it hot: How New Yorkers beat the heat
What the F°? If New Yorkers ran out of polite words to describe how hot it got on Saturday, they’re gonna be speechless on Sunday. On the hottest day since...
Ex-Rangers exec is no stranger to NHL's biggest drama
When the Canadiens extended their offer sheet to Sebastian Aho a couple of weeks ago, which included a poison pill in the form of $21 million in signing bonuses coming...
Mariano Rivera leaves Hall of Famers in awe: 'In his own league'
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — On the serene veranda of the historic Otesaga Resort Hotel, Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley was becoming animated. Eckersley helped develop the role of the one-inning closer....
Rory McIlroy is still leaving the British Open a winner
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There was still a buzz around Royal Portrush on Saturday about Rory McIlroy’s spirited run at making the cut Friday night. McIlroy — after his 79...
Model claims former Afghan defense minister's son raped her
The wealthy son of the former Afghan defense minister stalked and raped a Manhattan fashion model after she rejected him, she charges in a shocking lawsuit. Sarah Goolden, a stunning...
City probe targets 'discriminatory' DOE emails and tweets
A group of black and Latino employees in the city's Education Department are under fire for urging their colleagues to support Chancellor Richard Carranza after his administration got sued for...
Pete Alonso awakes Mets bats for win they badly needed
SAN FRANCISCO — Pete Alonso’s day off was less eventful than Ferris Bueller’s, but it created about as much havoc. The Mets first baseman, who Saturday arrived in a slump...
What makes this Yankees group so unfair
The championship belt with the blue interlocking “NY” rested on the chair in front of Stephen Tarpley’s locker in the hours before Saturday’s game against the Rockies. The Yankee lefty...
AOC's call for '9/11-style commission' over Trump border policy draws fire
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens/Bronx) called for a “9/11-style commission” to look into the Trump administration’s policy of separating migrant families at the US border. Speaking Saturday at a town hall...
The Jets' biggest change hasn't even happened yet
When the Jets take the field Thursday for their first training practice of 2019, the signs of change will be easy to spot. New head coach Adam Gase will be...
How to cool off during this weekend's heat wave
Feeling the heat? Here are seven ways to stay cool this record-breaking weekend: Five extra New York Public Library branches will be open Sunday to provide a cool spot to...
Vintage Porsche race car sparks dual claims of authenticity
A vintage Porsche built nearly 50 years ago has a doppelganger — and the owners of both cars claim theirs is the real deal. A racer and a collector are...
Pence pledges return to moon at Apollo 11 anniversary event
Emotion filled astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Saturday as he stood on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center — the exact same spot where his historic space mission blasted...
Shane Lowry can go from forgotten to legend at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The locals, loud and proud, have been anticipating some Irish magic in this 148th British Open held at Royal Portrush for the first time in 68...
This is the Giants' chance to prove everyone wrong
One year ago, the Giants reported for training camp with Landon Collins, Olivier Vernon and Damon “Snacks’’ Harrison as three pillars on defense, and Odell Beckham Jr. as not only...
Iraqi troops moves to smash last remnants of Islamic State
A military operation is underway to clear out the last traces of the Islamic State from Iraq. Iraq’s military said Saturday its troops launched an operation aimed at eliminating the...
Bronx girl who lost arm to 'nightmare' flesh-eating disease on the mend
Seven-year-old Amillian Villa just got a new bike -- and a new arm so she can ride it. The Bronx girl, known as Mimi, suffered a heartbreaking amputation of her...
YES booth has distorted take on Yankees' absurdities
Doesn’t matter if it’s high-def TV on a 72-inch screen. Don’t believe what you see, believe what you’re told. Thursday afternoon, in his first at-bat against the Rays, Brett Gardner,...
City sues Brooklyn can collector over poor property management
A quirky Brooklyn can collector who owns millions in Manhattan real estate better spare some change to fix up her dilapidated landmarked townhouse, the city said. Lisa Fiekowsky, whose trash-filled...
Mattress heir's hubby groped me: home chef
A male chef says groping was on the menu when he worked for a Manhattan mattress heiress, whose husband “aggressively” grabbed his backside and engaged in creepy antics, he alleges....
Bret Michaels' kid: 'My dad is cool with me modeling skimpy bikinis'
When Raine Michaels saw Kate Upton rocking a skimpy bikini and down jacket on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2013, her dream to become a model...
The Matt Harvey moment that could have changed it all
The fantasy of any sports always includes the omniscient fast-forward and rewind buttons of memory. Oh, to be an old Brooklyn Dodgers fan and be able to travel back to...
Heat wave, protestors wreak havoc on Monmouth's Haskell card
OCEANPORT, N.J. — With extreme heat draining fans and causing concern about the horses, Monmouth Park canceled six races and pushed back until early evening its stakes races, including the...
Speech-impaired driver won't lose license after DMV review
A speech-impaired Long Island driver who faced losing his license after a traffic cop grilled him about his disability has won his fight to stay on the road. Brian Siegel,...
Yankees' offense goes off again to survive slight scare
Call the Yankees’ lineup whatever you want. Lately, you can call them unstoppable. They reached double digits for the first time on Saturday since they played arena baseball against the...
'Simply an obsession': Bronx teacher was found hiding under bed of teen lover
A Bronx high school teacher was discovered hiding in the bedroom of one of her female students, disturbing disciplinary records show. Tamara A. Alvarez, 35, who taught history at the...
Summer league standout getting big Knicks chance
Center Mitchell Robinson may have someone to compete with for most blocks in training camp. Oregon power forward Kenneth Wooten, the 6-foot-9 leaper who impressed during the Las Vegas Summer...
Homeless man busted for stabbing bank employee with hypodermic needle
A homeless man was busted Saturday for allegedly stabbing a Midtown bank employee with a hypodermic needle earlier this month, law enforcement sources said. Boyd Taylor, 35, was nabbed shortly...
'The Boys' star Antony Starr dishes on edgy new superhero show
If Superman was real, he’d be a megalomaniac using his powers for personal ends. That’s the premise of “The Boys,” a new satiric Amazon series created by Seth Rogen, Evan...
Puerto Rico protesters stand up to vulgar texts, alleged corruption, and years of scandal
Puerto Rico is bracing for a massive protest Monday calling for Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation. Vulgar and misogynistic text messages from him spurred thousands of Puerto Ricans to demonstrate in...
Brave bodega worker fends off knife-wielding attacker in Brooklyn
Shocking video shows a brave bodega worker pushing off an knife-wielding attacker during an early morning robbery inside a Brooklyn marketplace, police said Saturday. The 24-year-old was working at OJ...
British Open drama after caddie's mom is struck by ball
Kyle Stanley says he was "caught off guard" after being criticized by a playing partner for not alerting spectators to an errant tee shot, and described the incident as a...
Chinatown residents protest 'tin can' sculpture following Dog-Man fiasco
Chinatown residents want to kick the city’s $1 million “tin can” art installation far down the road. A year after community barking killed a city-installed “Dog-Man” statue, officials are floating...
Shane Lowry's British Open lead isn't totally safe
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The challengers have no choice on Sunday but to challenge on what figures to be a challenging day for all involved. Make no mistake: The 148th...
'De-facto mayor' Corey Johnson takes aim at de Blasio
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is not letting his new nickname “de-facto mayor” go to his head, but he took another shot at Hizzoner for being missing in action during...
'sMothered' sneak peek: Cher and Dawn clash on TLC
It's almost time for sMother's Day. Check out this exclusive sneak peek at a blowup between Cher Hubsher and her mom, Dawn, on TLC’s “sMothered". The reality TV show, co-produced...
This Ebola book is more terrifying than fiction
A pregnant woman, infected with Ebola, bleeds out on the table. An aide reaches her bare hands inside the woman to deliver the stillborn baby, unaware that the virus has...
Shark seen in shallow waters off Long Island
Long Island authorities might need a bigger boat. And local water-goers should think twice about beating the heat in the waters off the Hamptons, where a shark was spotted on...
Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years of fighting fire — with fashion
Feeling hot? Outdoor brand Filson launched a Smokey Bear-themed collection Friday, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the iconic firefighting mascot. Filson — once the official manufacturer of uniforms for the...
Brooklyn 'ISIS sniper' came to US from Kazakhstan through diversity lottery: official
The Kazakhstan-born Brooklyn man who the feds say betrayed America -- by becoming a top ISIS sniper in Syria -- had come to the US through the diversity lottery, the...
Luke Voit exits after taking harsh fastball to the face
Luke Voit left Saturday’s game against the Rockies after taking a pitch off his face in the bottom of the fourth. The first baseman was hit in the jaw on...
Inside the terrifying lives of people who can't properly sleep
The first time Tom and Sarah slept together, he woke in the middle of the night, put on his pants, and told her he was leaving. Then, he went right...
Mets can't let their biggest flaw strike again
You know what would scare the heck out of me if I ran the Mets and was considering whether to trade Noah Syndergaard? Travis d’Arnaud. The Mets botched every step...
Cops nab man accused of sexually assaulting elderly Queens woman
Police busted the man who tried to rape an elderly Queens woman in her apartment during a terrifying home invasion earlier in the week, authorities said Saturday. Rodrigo Escamilla, 27,...
'Pissed me off': Golfer rips British Open for random tests
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Xander Schauffele on Saturday ripped into the Royal & Ancient, the governing body for the British Open, for its handling of a failed test by his...
Brooklyn pool closed during heat wave after infant poops in water
An infant flushed this perfect pool day down the toilet at one Gowanus swimming spot. "Somebody didn't put a Pampers on their kid," a staffer at the Douglass and DeGraw...
This one simple fix could solve most of NYCHA's problems
New York City Housing Authority’s sheer physical problems — lead paint, leaks, heat and hot-water failures — seem insurmountable. But fixing a more basic design flaw in NYCHA’s 326 developments...
We should legalize drinking at 18 to make college life safer
Out of 190 countries, only 12 have drinking ages as high as ours. We are keeping company with cool kids on the block like Iraq, Oman and Equatorial Guinea. Congress...
Season-long Reds trend is under review
In a baseball season that’s seen slugfests become the norm, an Under trend has snuck under the radar and stayed there as we approach the 100-game mark. Betting markets have...
Oliver Stone asked Vladimir Putin to be his daughter's godfather
Was Oliver stoned? In a scene more bizarre than any of this conspiracy theories, Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to be his 22-year-old daughter's godfather. “Does...
One of the darker times of Mariano Rivera's legendary run
Aaron Boone’s remembrance of his time with Mariano Rivera on the eve of the closer's entrance into the Hall of Fame included some reality. “I remember when I got traded...
How NY1 anchors' anti-bias lawsuit is tearing the newsroom apart
On June 19, a court case was filed that shook the Big Apple media scene to its core. Five veteran NY1 journalists — Roma Torre, Kristen Shaughnessy, Vivian Lee, Amanda...
It's time to revisit Ted Kennedy's legacy in #MeToo era
Three significant anniversaries passed this week. Only two have truly been noted. First, of course, is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing on Saturday, July 20. The second was...
Scary injury forces boxer into brain surgery
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev had part of his skull removed during a two-hour brain surgery following a loss to Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias on Friday, reports say. Dadashev, 28, was...
Aaron Boone spent his MLB punishment in fine style
Aaron Boone didn’t have a bad seat for Friday’s win over the Rockies, when he served a one-game suspension for his profanity-laced rant in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader...
Twins' ace will twinkle against Athletics
We got the gig! Filing our selections from the International Space Station, where we will be tending bar this weekend. Party time on the ISS as we celebrate the 50th...
Here's why Roman Polanski thought Bruce Lee killed Sharon Tate
In 1969, Bruce Lee — made famous a few years before for the TV show “The Green Hornet” — was Hollywood’s martial-arts instructor of choice. Roman Polanski, Steve McQueen and...
Baseball player curiously shaves mustache during game
DETROIT — Danny Jansen was hitless in his first three at-bats when he tried to change his luck — by shaving his mustache. "Got a hit right after," the Toronto...
Trump-loving Miss Michigan dethroned after old 'racist' tweets surface
A Trump-loving beauty pageant winner was stripped of her Miss Michigan title over the content of her social media. The Miss World America contest "accused me of being racist, Islamaphobic...
Hundreds evacuated from Philadelphia senior center amid heatwave
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say several hundred people were evacuated from a northwest Philadelphia retirement community due to a partial power outage amid dangerous hot weather. Police say the evacuation of...
On the green: It's ridiculous that golfers are being paid like rock stars
On Sunday, the winner of golf’s final major of the year, the British Open, will raise the fabled Claret Jug. While it’s one of the most iconic accolades in sport...
Trump promises to 'vouch' for A$AP Rocky's 'bail'
President Trump said he would "personally vouch" for rapper A$AP Rocky's "bail." "Our teams will be talking further, and we agreed to speak again in the next 48 hours!" Löfven’s...
NYPD officer suffers head injury after he's clipped by subway train
An NYPD officer suffered a head injury when he was clipped by a train while responding to a call for an assault in an Upper East Side subway station, police...
New study sounds the alarm over artificial sweeteners
Not such a sweet deal. Experts from the University of Sussex are sounding the alarm over aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in everything from diet soda to chewing gum. In...
Feds shell out a whopping $1.4 million for Apollo 11 celebrations
The final bill for this week's Apollo 11 anniversary celebrations is a sky-high $1.4 million. Federal procurement documents show the whopping costs for the 50th anniversary events this week in...
How a rainmaker saved NYC from drought — and became public enemy No. 1
In December 1949, the archbishop of New York, Francis Cardinal Spellman, begged the city’s Catholics to pray for rain. The drought plaguing the five boroughs that year was so dire...
This guy draws in his sleep — but has 'no artistic talent' when awake
Lee Hadwin has no artistic ability. Unless he’s asleep. Once he conks out, the self-dubbed “Sleep Artist” creates celebrity portraits, classical nudes and stunning abstracts that he sells for thousands...
Manny Pacquiao has his sights set on the NBA after boxing career
Manny Pacquiao is considering buying an NBA team when his boxing career is over, the welterweight champion said in a new interview. Pacquiao — who is among the top 100...
Can Mayor de Blasio at least pretend he loves New York City?
Dear Bill de Blasio, Everyone knows you’re a terrible mayor — maybe the worst in the past 100 years. But can’t you at least pretend that you love us? Like,...
Michelle Obama swipes at Trump over 'send her back' chant
Former First Lady Michelle Obama weighed in on the furor over President Trump's remarks against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), stating, "it’s not my America or your America. It’s our America."...
Iran: British tanker seizure follows 'rule of reciprocal action'
Iranian leaders said the country seized a British oil tanker on Friday in retaliation for the UK's role in impounding an Iranian ship two weeks ago. “The rule of reciprocal...
How a car ride began Mariano Rivera's Hall of Fame journey
COOPERSTOWN — There are many different roads to the Hall of Fame. This one started by not knowing how to get to Eastchester. There was the young pitcher from Panama...
Hong Kong police seize explosives ahead of weekend protests
HONG KONG — Police in Hong Kong have raided a homemade-explosives manufacturing lab ahead of another weekend of protests in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Hong Kong media reported Saturday that...
Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Lam stabbed at event in China
BEIJING — Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam was stabbed in the stomach Saturday while attending an event in southern China, with police saying his injuries were not life-threatening. The...
Monsoon flooding death toll rises to 152 in South Asia
GAUHATI, India — Officials say the death toll has risen to 152 in monsoon flooding in South Asia as millions of people and animals continue to face the brunt in...
Sicko stabs bank employee in neck with hypodermic needle: cops
A sicko who stabbed a bank employee in the neck with a hypodermic needle a week ago is still on the loose the city, police said Friday. The suspect is...
The St. John's target mirroring Hamidou Diallo's breakout path
The journeys are so similar, they are eerie. Two years at a local, under-the-radar high school. Enrollment at the same Connecticut prep school. Joining a high-profile AAU program. And, voila,...
Yankees have plan for players, fans to stay cool amid heat wave
With the temperature expected to approach triple digits in The Bronx this weekend, the Yankees said Friday they would take added precautions at the Stadium, including having hydration stations on...
Yankees' Rockies castoff saves his best for former team
The disparity between the MLB-best Yankees and the last-place Rockies was reflected in Friday’s score (8-2), but the gap might not have grown as great if Colorado had kept its...
Mariners' Mike Leake follows his worst start with near perfection
A week after the worst start of his career, Mike Leake came back with his best. Shockingly so. Leake took a perfect game into the ninth inning, losing his bid...
Mets' gaffe a case of déjà vu in 10-inning loss to Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — It was déjà vu all over again. As Dominic Smith converged with Amed Rosario on Pablo Sandoval’s pop-up in the 10th inning Friday night, the Mets left...
Rikers guards linked to shooting outside strip club busted on weapons charges
Two Rikers correction officers were thrown in Passaic County Jail on weapons possession charges Friday after they were linked to a non-fatal July 13 shooting outside a Paterson strip club....
Aaron Boone: Umpire showed more 'class than I did' during rant
Aaron Boone wasn’t in the dugout for the Yankees’ 8-2 win over the Rockies on Friday night, as he served a one-game suspension handed down for his profanity-laced tirade during...