August 21, 2019
'Awkward' play nearly blew up Yankees pitching plans
OAKLAND, Calif. — When Yankees manager Aaron Boone and trainer Steve Donohue went to the Oakland Coliseum mound during the fifth inning Tuesday night after staff ace Domingo German slipped...
Pete Alonso ripping jerseys is Mets' new hilarious ritual
Citi Field is quickly becoming New York's hottest strip club — all thanks to another (walk-off) single. Pete Alonso, with some help from shortstop Amed Rosario, ripped off J.D. Davis'...
Health officials investigating over 150 vaping-linked lung injuries
The number of breathing illnesses linked to vaping is on the rise -- with health officials investigating over 150 cases in 16 states, it was revealed Wednesday. The Food and...
This one was a historic upset
There is really no such thing as a sure thing. The Astros, who entered Wednesday night’s game as -520 favorites to the Tigers, lost 2-1. According to Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy...
Head chef at chic NYC restaurant mysteriously vanishes
Andrea Zamperoni, 33, who lives in Woodside, Queens, was last seen by his roommates on Saturday night after he finished a shift at the chic dining spot, the restaurant's manager...
J.D. Davis is the Mets' hero in wild one
J.D. Davis was hoping to keep the jersey from his first career walk-off. Its whereabouts, and condition, by the end of Wednesday night were questionable. But the Mets’ magic was...
Teens plead not guilty in bloody assault of lesbian couple on bus
Four teenage boys accused of viciously attacking a lesbian couple when the pair refused to kiss on a London bus pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. The group — who range...
Former Giants coach expects an Eli Manning resurgence
Former Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride wouldn’t have opted out of retirement if he hadn’t been confident in his new venture. Gilbride left the Giants in 2014 after three years...
Meet the Giants' 'badasses'
CINCINNATI — It has been an eyesore for most of the post-Super Bowl XLVI Era. But lo and behold, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has made good on his vow...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has chance to prove he has guts
On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome “Jay” Powell will have the chance to prove he has guts. For months, President Trump has been bullying the guy he picked to run...
Famed figure skating coach banned for life over sexual abuse claims
Legendary figure skating coach Richard Callaghan -- who led Tara Lipinski to gold at the 1998 Olympics -- has been banned from the sport for life over allegations of sexual...
Shirtless man carrying topless, life-sized woman doll freaks out neighborhood
Several Kansas City, Missouri, residents were freaked out Wednesday when they spotted a shirtless man lugging around what appeared to be a topless, unconscious woman — but in reality was...
What Dexter Lawrence wants from scrutinized Giants defense
CINCINNATI — One of the Giants’ youngest players not only wants to see more from the team on defense — but he wants to hear more as well. “Just consistency,...
Washington Governor Jay Inslee ends long-shot bid for president
Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee announced Wednesday night that he’s dropping out of the race. The Washington governor first shared the news on “The Rachel Maddow Show” telling the MSNBC...
Chinese official tells US to mind its own business on Hong Kong
One of China’s top diplomats said Wednesday that Americans like Mitch McConnell should heed President Trump’s view that the demonstrations rocking Hong Kong are an internal matter for the Chinese...
Le'Veon Bell is anxious to show everyone he hasn't lost a step
The anticipation is building, and it’s palpable. For Adam Gase. For Le’Veon Bell. For Bell’s teammates. For Jets fans. For everybody. News that Gase has no plans to play Bell,...
UN admits data is 'weak' for impact of microplastics in drinking water
GENEVA — The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don’t appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into...
Disappointing jobs numbers may make it easier for Trump to get interest rate cut
This is not going to make President Trump happy. But it might make it easier for him to get an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The Bureau of...
Uber trying to put brakes on Florida salon app’s trademark
A single mother from Florida is gearing up for battle with ride-hailing behemoth Uber over an app she is building. Carolina Vengoechea, 45, tells The Post that Uber has demanded...
The war on cops imperils us all
Even before the firing of Officer Daniel Pantaleo, there were signs on the street that cops are backing off — and who can blame them? Under Mayor Bill de Blasio...
NYC eateries don't want to let go of banned CBD products
Last month, the city’s Health Department forced 15 eateries to destroy food and drinks infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, which doesn’t get you high but is said to relieve pain...
Trump takes payroll tax cut off the table
A payroll tax cut to add money to workers’ pockets was taken off the table Wednesday by President Trump — who said the economy was healthy enough without it. “We...
Bill de Blasio is a hypocrite on taxes and small businesses
Mayor Bill de Blasio, who on his quixotic presidential quest has argued that wealthy Americans should pay a healthy 70% slice of their income in taxes, has pledged to help...
Aaron Judge slowly showing Yankees what they've longed for
OAKLAND, Calif. — Hearing Aaron Judge getting loudly booed every time he approached the plate Tuesday night about 85 miles from his hometown wasn’t the only thing different about the...
Dog reunited with owner after being snatched outside supermarket
Theo -- the 10-year-old pooch who was stolen outside a Williamsburg supermarket Monday night -- has been safely reunited with his owner. Bre Kelly, 21, said she received a call...
How Justin Wilson went from forgotten to Mets savior
For the better part of 10 weeks, the Mets were without an essential bullpen piece. Aside from one appearance, they couldn’t call on the player they imagined would be essential...
Texas executes man for 1998 slaying of college student
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas death row inmate who argued that his conviction was based on junk science was executed Wednesday for the abduction, rape and killing of a suburban...
Marcus Stroman mishap not worrying Mets 'at this point'
Marcus Stroman’s first three starts as a Met were underwhelming. His fourth was worse — he was forced to leave because of injury. The right-hander departed Wednesday night’s game at...
Robinson Cano's season isn't over yet
Robinson Cano’s season is not dead yet. The Mets’ second baseman and his torn left hamstring took early batting practice Wednesday Wednesday before the 4-3, 10-inning win over the Indians....
Cleveland cop allegedly filmed himself urinating on girl at school bus stop
A Cleveland police officer was arrested for allegedly recording himself urinating on a 12-year-old girl while she was waiting for her school bus, according to a report. Officer Solomon Nhiwatiwa,...
New images of the Titanic show 'shocking' decay
Rose would be so disappointed. For the first time in nearly 15 years, footage has been captured by humans showing the wreck of the Titanic — and things aren’t looking...
Deivi Garcia officially auditioning for Yankees playoff roster
OAKLAND, Calif. — The announcement Wednesday the Yankees’ top prospect, Deivi Garcia, was being moved from the rotation at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to the bullpen full-time could lead to the right-hander...
One tiny Aaron Judge fan got a big thrill from the slugger
Kellen Wilson had long looked up to Aaron Judge, and on Tuesday, he got a chance to do it in person to the 6-foot-7 slugger. The Yankees outfielder, ahead of...
Why won’t Dems slam their anti-Semitic fellow congresswomen?
During a news conference on Monday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) accused Israel of denying her and fellow congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) entry because they are “the first two Muslim American...
For kids today, summer camp's about resume-padding, not fun
Shai Kastenbaum has kept a busy schedule this summer. “The first camp was rock-band camp," the 9-year-old Brooklynite tells The Post of his jam-packed summer at Children’s Academy at Long...
Nancy Pelosi’s slurs won’t fix Baltimore
On Tuesday, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the wife of Rep. Elijah Cummings, took to Twitter to ask the public for help identifying the man who broke into the Cummings’ Baltimore home...
Babies and diapers are replacing sex and drugs at Burning Man
When Bianca Snyder gave birth to her son, Tage, she and her husband, Tad, didn't think twice about bringing him to Burning Man. “Our son is such an extension of...
Couple charged in boat crash that killed young Alabama schoolteacher
An Alabama couple was arrested Wednesday in connection with a tragic boat crash that left a 26-year-old elementary school teacher dead, authorities said. Jodi and Nick Suggs, both 50, were...
Trump’s right: More mentally ill Americans need hospitalization
It wasn’t a well-studied policy statement, but President Trump wasn’t wrong when he told reporters that closing mental asylums en masse in the 1960s went too far — and that...
New buildings are transforming Brooklyn's homiest neighborhood
When Imani Ribadeneyra and Tosan Eyetsemitan were hunting for their first apartment together, they wanted a luxury building in a charming area. But popular nabes didn’t tick both boxes. “There...
Team Trump’s humane fix for migrant families crossing the border
How do you stop the torrent of kids risking their lives and coming to America illegally? One key way: by finally fixing the Flores agreement, as President Trump hopes to...
Brandon Copeland's suspension the latest hit to Jets' defense
It had been a pretty tranquil training camp for the Jets until adversity decided to visit Florham Park. Suddenly, with the regular-season opener a little more than two weeks away,...
'We dodged death': Bungee cord snaps as amusement park ride prepares launch
Freaked-out amusement park riders say they "dodged death" when a bungee cord attached to a ride in Florida broke moments before they were launched into the air. Footage of the...
Trump would be foolish to renege on background checks
President Trump may be waffling on his vow to boost background checks, after a talk with National Rifle Association boss Wayne LaPierre this week. Please, Mr. President: Don’t. You’d be...
Marriott worker had stash of guns and tactical gear, threatened mass shooting: cops
A Marriott employee in California allegedly amassed a large arsenal of weapons and tactical gear in hopes of carrying out a mass shooting at his workplace, authorities said Wednesday. Rodolfo...
Mets can thank yours truly for Amed Rosario's spectacular run
Perhaps you fretted when the Indians slipped ahead of the Mets in the top of the 10th inning at Citi Field on Wednesday night. Perhaps Carlos Santana’s laser-beam home run...
Schools are locking up students' phones, creating 'severe anxiety'
Expect 'severe anxiety,' teachers say.
Shooter wounds LA County sheriff's deputy at police station
A gunman opened fire outside a Los Angeles County police station on Wednesday afternoon, wounding one sheriff's deputy, authorities said. The deputy was shot in the shoulder at 2:45 p.m....
Cuomo won't bite on de Blasio's plea to save famed pizzeria Di Fara
Cuomo threw a pie in the mayor's face Wednesday — saying that if hizzoner wants his favorite Brooklyn pizza joint, Di Fara, open again he can pony up the $167,000...
Trump launches effort against fentanyl trafficking
The Trump administration Wednesday launched a new effort to crack down on deadly trafficking of fentanyl into the United States by seeking help from private businesses. White House officials issued...
'Unbelievable' Sam Darnold puts on another Jets show
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had a particularly sharp practice Wednesday, completing 17 of 21 passes that included TD passes to tight end Chris Herndon, WRs Jamison Crowder and Quincy Enunwa...
Even in defeat, New Jersey little league shows what it's made of
After all of the excitement of reaching the Little League World Series, after all of the love he and his teammates received — even from major leaguers — and after...
Rory McIlroy calls out Tour Championship's controversial, new system
Safe to say Rory McIlroy isn't loving the new Tour Championship rules. An overhauled scoring system called "Starting Strokes" will give FedEx Cup points leaders an advantage to begin play,...
Jewelry brand Chopard stiffs celebs, lies about 'ethical gold': suit
A Swiss jewelry brand whose sparkling pieces have been worn by several big-name stars — including Kendall Jenner, Rihanna and Ryan Reynolds — lies about using “ethical gold” and drags...
Trump says he's the 'chosen one' to confront China over trade
President Trump on Wednesday proclaimed that he was the “chosen one” to end China’s unfair trade practices — and again blamed his predecessors for not dealing with the issue during...
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Josh Rosen already seems primed for rough Dolphins year
Miami ostensibly acquired Josh Rosen to be its quarterback of the future. The present may not be included. With the regular season fast approaching, the woebegone Dolphins seem to be...
Kirsten Dunst takes down a 'Florida' pyramid scheme in new comedy
Disney World’s central Florida location serves as a symbol for the characters in Showtime’s new dark comedy “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.” The park is proof of how...
What to do if your fantasy football draft is going terribly
Here’s a fun story about being denied what you want: Some family, friends and I go to a chain restaurant we all normally enjoy. Turns out, they are out of...
Dems memory-hole their records and other commentary
2020 watch: Dems Memory-Hole Their Records “Rarely have we seen an entire primary field of candidates scrambling to renounce all their past identities and agendas — and to do so...
Vincent Gallo pays all cash for massively discounted Trump Tower condo
Actor and director Vincent Gallo has closed on a condo at Trump Tower in Midtown. The 1,076-square-foot, one-bedroom unit sold for $1.47 million, less than half of its $3.4 million...
Threats made against Rep. Nydia Velázquez being probed by cops
Police were investigating shooting threats against US Rep. Nydia Velázquez on Wednesday, cops said. Someone called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office in Washington on Friday and claimed he had a...
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal to Israel
President Trump on Wednesday doubled down on his claim that Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats were “disloyal” — and clarified that he was referring to a lack of loyalty...
Meryl Streep just slashed the price of her NYC penthouse
Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep has cut the price of her Tribeca penthouse. The actress just relisted the full-floor spread at River Lofts for $18.25 million — a 26% discount...
City facing possible $85M lawsuit over Marcy Houses unrest
Five people involved in last weekend's melee with cops at the Marcy Houses housing project in Brooklyn plan to sue the city and the NYPD for a combined $85 million...
New Jersey woman fatally struck by train
A 35-year-old woman was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train, according to a report. Saskia Guerrero of Clifton was hit around 11 p.m. Monday near Port Imperial...
Dying pal of Nipsey Hussle tells NYPD cops 'F--k you' when asked to ID shooter
A mortally wounded gangbanger hated cops so much, he defiantly refused to identify his killer — instead telling officers, “F--k you, son!” with one of his last breaths, law-enforcement sources...
Lavish home of late 'prince of chintz' Mario Buatta to hit market
Late interior decorator Mario Buatta, known as “the prince of chintz,” famously decorated the homes of clients including Barbara Walters, Billy Joel, Mariah Carey and Patricia Altschul of "Southern Charm."...
Cashmere clothing company founder to list plush pad
The founder of the chic cashmere company White + Warren, Susan White Morrissey, is about to list her downtown home for $3.45 million. In 2014, she paid $2.95 million for...
Sienna Miller shacks up in $11M modern Hamptons mansion
New York-born, London-raised actress Sienna Miller — who is also the designer of the Twenty8Twelve fashion brand — is getting rave reviews for her recent roles in the drama "American...
Ex-Rangers fan favorite lands with the Islanders
Derick Brassard is back in New York. The former Rangers center agreed to a one-year contract with the crosstown Islanders, the team announced Wednesday. The deal is reportedly for $1.2...
Councilman Andy King faces disorderly conduct, harassment, other charges
The City Council's ethics committee voted Wednesday to charge Bronx Councilman Andy King with retaliation, disorderly conduct, conflict of interest and sexual harassment. Committee Chair Steve Matteo said that between...
Ryan Serhant's online course rakes in more than $100K/day
"Million Dollar Listing New York" star Ryan Serhant, a Nest Seekers International broker and author, has added one more accolade to his list. He's launched an online sales course that...
Photog sues Steven Spielberg for blocking his view of 'West Side Story' film set
It ain't just the Sharks and Jets rumbling over New York City streets. A Big Apple photographer has sued Steven Spielberg because the director wouldn’t let him snap photos of...
Epstein's ex-cellmate barred from Brooklyn jail: prosecutors
Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate can't be moved to another lockup pending trial — despite claims he's being harassed by jail guards following the financier's death — because he's already worn...
Review: 'Jacob's Ladder' remake should have aimed higher
As an exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder in US war veterans, the psychological thriller "Jacob's Ladder" was ripe for an update. As a piece of enjoyable '90s shock schlock, it...
Safari lodge owner known as 'Lion Man' mauled to death by captive big cats
Leon van Biljon, 70, was killed by his own captive lions Tuesday at Mahala View Lion Lodge in Cullinan as he attempted to fix a broken fence, the Times of...
Aroldis Chapman's opt-out decision will be very complicated
Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen signed the most lucrative relief contracts ever during the 2016-17 offseason — five-year pacts: $86 million for Chapman, $80 million for Jansen. No closer has...
Sexy lingerie is being replaced by sports bras
A sturdy support system with sensible coverage is the new lace. Today's boudoirs are increasingly filled not with barely-there bralettes and sexy negligees, but tried-and-true sports bras. More than any...
Here's how many hours the average student spends hustling
The average American student spends approximately 105 hours a month “hustling” in order to achieve their goals, according to new research. A new study examined the amount of time the...
Two cops from NJ department charged with DUI on same day
Two cops from the same New Jersey police department were busted separately for drunk driving on the same day, according to a new report. Gloucester Township police officer Steven Lenker,...
Man set to be executed for slaying of Melissa Trotter despite innocence claims
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas death row inmate who has always maintained his innocence and contends his conviction was based on junk science is set to be executed for the...
Review: 'Brittany Runs a Marathon' is a sweet millennial wake-up call
During some early scenes, you’d be forgiven for thinking that “Brittany Runs a Marathon” is yet another night-of-drunken-antics comedy — with Fireball shots, misguided sex and ample one-liners. But the...
Hong Kong protesters clash with police over response to subway mob attack
HONG KONG - Thousands of jeering Hong Kong residents held a raucous anti-government protest on Wednesday at a suburban subway station that was attacked by a mob last month, angry...
CC Sabathia gets Hall of Fame endorsement from Rickey Henderson
OAKLAND, Calif. — Rickey’s World delivered some breaking news on Tuesday. “He told me this was his last go-round, so he had a good one,” Rickey Henderson said of...CC Sabathia,...
Jets linebacker suspended four games for PEDs
The Jets took another hit to their defense Wednesday when the team announced linebacker Brandon Copeland will be suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the...
New Jersey suspects swiped $450K in checks after looting mailboxes: DOJ
Four New Jersey men were charged Wednesday for stealing $450,000 in checks from dozens of mail collection boxes, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. The Paterson men — Aneuris Henriquez-Lopez,...
Father, son and holy steal-it: Why this priest allegedly swiped $100K in donations
A Pennsylvania priest stole nearly $100,000 in church donations to pay men he met on Grindr for sex acts -- and to pay off his personal credit cards, prosecutors said....
Fish with 'two mouths' caught in upstate NY shocks anglers
Debbie Geddes caught the unique fish while she was out on Lake Champlain with her husband. When a photo of the fish was uploaded to Facebook, it went viral.
YouTube bans robot-battle videos citing 'animal cruelty'
Robots aren't alive — yet — but that didn't stop YouTube AI from trying to protect its own kind from so-called "animal cruelty." On Monday, robot enthusiasts on YouTube reported...
Scandalized billionaire Steve Wynn pays $43M for Palm Beach mansion
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn is the latest billionaire sex pest to make a splash in the scandalous seaside city of Palm Beach, Fla. The former chairman and CEO of...
Bidding war brewing for Zagg, nation's biggest seller of screen protectors
Sales of iPhones may be slowing, but a bidding war is brewing for the nation’s dominant maker of smartphone screen protectors, The Post has learned. Zagg Inc., which makes protective...
Google, Apple, Mozilla move to block Kazakh surveillance system
Google, Apple and Firefox browser maker Mozilla took steps on Wednesday to block the Kazakh government from creating an internet surveillance system using their browsers. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox...
South African court likens display of apartheid-era flag to hate speech
South Africa’s Equality Court on Wednesday restricted the display of the country’s old apartheid-era flag, ruling that its gratuitous use amounts to hate speech and racial discrimination.
State lawmakers bash MTA for dodging public meetings on $50B plan
The 14 state senators, headed by Manhattan Democrat Liz Krueger, penned a letter to Chairman Pat Foye, excoriating the agency for failing to hold even a single public meeting on...
MLB warns of stiff penalty as gas station sex pill problem spirals
MLB issued a hard warning to its players this week: Stay away from gas station sex pills. According to multiple reports, Major League Baseball sent a memo on Monday warning...
'Stranger Things' fans are making strange requests at this grocery store
Fans like to re-create the Eggo scene onsite, and some even ask the store's manager to play the baffled employee and chase them out of the store. He usually obliges.
Golf star facing sexual-assault trial after drunken plane incident
UXBRIDGE, England (AP) — Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen is to face trial after being charged with sexual assault and being drunk on an aircraft. The 29-year-old Olesen indicated he would...
Coco Gauff's final US Open tune-up a sold-out affair
Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old tennis sensation, says she wants to "change the world.'' First she will look to win a U.S. Open match. Gauff has one last warmup date Wednesday...
Trump denies he's parroting NRA in gun control debate
WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Wednesday he’s no puppet of the National Rifle Association. “They are Trump talking points,” he said when a reporter asked if he was parroting NRA...
Astronomers discover 'overheated' planet with three suns
The planet, LTT 1445 A b, is described as “overheated” by NASA, which notes that it is about 1.4 times the size of Earth.
Singer Drake White: I'm battling the rare brain disorder AVM
Country musician Drake White, who collapsed last week while performing on stage in Roanoke, Va., has revealed he was diagnosed with with a debilitating brain disease. About 15 minutes into...
Mobster who drove Porsche, wore Yeezys says he 'can't afford' lawyer
An Eastern European mobster who once blew money on flashy cars and pricey Kanye West sneakers cried poor in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday -- telling a judge he "can't afford"...
Facebook rolls out tool that could block those creepy targeted ads on your feed
SAN FRANCISCO — Soon, you could get fewer familiar ads following you around the internet -- or at least on Facebook. Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you...
Shrill de Blasio: Audio snafu turns NYC mayor into laughingstock at campaign event
We already knew he was full of hot air — but helium, too? Mayor Bill de Blasio's livestreamed appearance Wednesday at a campaign event in Iowa turned into an episode...
What ESPN did with its disastrous Booger Mobile
The Booger Mobile, ESPN’s sideline mobile high chair that received the scorn of "Monday Night Football" viewers, was one and done last season. ESPN executives realized that having Booger McFarland...
DC enacts emergency regulations to stop federal shelters for migrant kids
WASHINGTON — Washington, DC, has enacted emergency regulations to stop the federal government’s plan to house unaccompanied migrant children there. The Washington Post reports the regulations by Mayor Muriel E....
Rescuers hunt for two firefighters who went missing during Florida fishing trip
A tackle box taken by a pair of firefighters on their Florida fishing trip has been recovered, but the men remain lost at sea, authorities said. Brian McCluney and Justin...
China rules out allowing same-sex marriage
BEIJING — Limiting marriage to a relationship between a man and a woman will remain China’s legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following neighboring Taiwan in...
Rich grandparents are buying $200K playhouses for their grandkids
This playhouse is fit for a wizard. When grandparents Dave and Ruby Dunlop wanted to gift a Harry Potter-themed playset to their granddaughter, they called up Charmed Playhouses. The spellbinding...
Dog rescued after collapsing from heatstroke on hiking trail
A dog who suffered heatstroke while accompanying his owner on a hike in California over the weekend triggered an urgent rescue mission and a warning to pet owners to think...
New research suggests Mars was once warm and rainy
Scientists have learned a lot about Mars in recent years, and based on observations from the fancy hardware NASA has sent to the Red Planet, we know that it once...
Parkland student activists unveil gun violence prevention plan
The student activists who survived the Parkland high school massacre released a sweeping gun-control plan Wednesday aimed at slashing firearm deaths in the US -- including a call to ban...
Pope's compassionate act during speech draws applaud from crowd
A young girl, who slipped away from her mother at the Vatican's audience hall, clapped and danced on the stage during Pope Francis' speech on Wednesday. But Francis signaled to...
Endangered Florida panthers suffering from mysterious, crippling illness
Mystery surrounds what's crippling panthers in Florida after footage showed some of the beasts struggling to walk. Wildlife experts from the southern state have confirmed at least nine are known...
Gennady Golovkin and Sergiy Derevyanchenko set for MSG title clash
After weeks of bitter negotiations, an agreement is in place for Gennady Golovkin and Sergiy Derevyanchenko to fight on Oct. 5 at the Garden for the vacant IBF middleweight championship,...
Veteran walks from Washington state to Disney World to raise suicide awareness
They say it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. That’s definitely true for one Army veteran who is walking to Disney World. Considering that his starting point was in Washington...
Local parks could bring city dwellers as much happiness as Christmas: study
Want some holiday cheer this summer? Your local park may be able to help -- and you won't even have to see your in-laws. A walk around the park could...
NYPD sergeant faces consequences for role in Eric Garner death
An NYPD sergeant will lose 20 vacation days for her role in the deadly arrest of Eric Garner, sources familiar with the matter told The Post on Wednesday. Sgt. Kizzy...
Teen's haunting senior photos honor dad killed in Afghanistan
He's gone but far from forgotten. High school senior Julia Yllescas lost her father when she was just 9 years old. Her dad, US Army Capt. Robert J. Yllescas, was...
Former Colorado school custodian becomes elementary school principal
A former Colorado custodian is skyrocketing up the educational ladder, landing a gig as elementary school principal this year, according to a new report.
Mike Minor will keep owning the Angels
Baby, you can have my car. You knew I wanted a Jaguar. Baby, you can have my car. And no, I don’t love you! ... Man was gifted a BMW...
Red Sox GM 'surprised' to be on hot seat as season falls apart
After a stretch of time when the Red Sox won three consecutive AL East titles -- culminating in a franchise-record 108 wins and a World Series championship last season --...
XFL team names announced: New York Guardians and seven more
Round two of the XFL continued on Wednesday with the unveiling of names and logos for all eight teams in the league. The newly revamped league intends to follow a...
Farmer kills himself to avoid prison for massive organic food scam
A farmer who masterminded a $142 million organic-food scam — and spent his ill-gotten gains on escorts and gambling in Las Vegas — killed himself after being sentenced to 10-plus...
Trump rips 'nasty' remark by Denmark leader on Greenland bid
WASHINGTON -- President Trump ratcheted up his dispute with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, calling comments she made about his bid to buy Greenland “nasty.” “I thought the prime minister’s...
El Paso shooting widower gifted new car after his was stolen
The husband of an El Paso massacre victim was gifted a new car after his own was stolen and totaled the same weekend he buried his slain wife, according to...
Plague-ridden prairie dogs force cancellation of Phish camping event
This is probably not what Phish had in mind when they wrote their 1994 single, "Down with Disease." Self-proclaimed "Phans" of the legendary jam band are singing the blues after...
New breast cancer guidelines say more women need gene test
WASHINGTON — More women may benefit from gene testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, especially if they’ve already survived cancer once, an influential health group recommended Tuesday. At issue...
The simple answer to Mets' play-by-play dilemma
The answer to when the TV voice of the Mets, Gary Cohen, has days off in the future is so obvious it hurts. Bring back Kevin Burkhardt to call the...
Married Navy vet suspended over alleged affair with teen ROTC cadet
He's sunk. A married Navy veteran and ROTC leader has been suspended from city schools after his enraged wife exposed an illicit relationship with one of his teenage cadets, officials said...
Man posed as tennis star's brother in racket that cost her $42K: cops
This alleged impostor is no ace. A man posing as the brother of Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard racked up nearly $42,000 in fraudulent charges at an upscale Miami Beach...
America's first cannabis restaurant to open in California
The Lowell Cafe in West Hollywood confirmed that they will become America’s first “full-service restaurant and lounge to offer farm-to-table cannabis and cuisine.”
Musician mauled to death by grizzly bear in Canadian wilderness
A musician was mauled to death by a grizzly bear in a remote area of Canada -- where he had traveled to record various sounds in the wilderness, according to...
Why semen is actually good for women: study
Repeated exposure to semen can alter vaginal tissue immune cells that are prime targets for HIV, reducing chances of infection, according to new research out of Philadelphia's Wistar Institute and...
NFL has-been's garage creeping caught on video
Former NFL No. 1 draft pick Mario Williams is facing trespassing charges after allegedly trying to enter his ex-girlfriend's apartment using a pilfered garage-door opener and then engaging in a...
Beverly Hills ‘mountain’ once asking $1B sells for price of a car
A 157-acre “mountain” in Beverly Hills, which hit the market last year asking a princely $1 billion, has sold at auction for the remarkably paltry sum of $100,000. That's a...
Speeding teen driver who ran red light charged in cyclist's death
The teen who allegedly blew through a red light and caused a wreck that killed a 52-year-old cyclist was arrested Wednesday — more than a week after the horrifying incident....
Wild video shows club worker tossed into air by fierce storm
This storm really blew them away. A wild new video shows workers at a South Carolina club getting thrashed around by a storm -- including one guy who is flung...
Ex-Ranger, 'Miracle on Ice' star accused of beating man with pole over 'spiked' beer
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — A former professional hockey player and forward for the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic team has been charged with felony assault for allegedly beating his neighbor...
Normani's insane 'Motivation' dance move launches viral butt challenge
Can you bounce a basketball off your booty after also bouncing it on your knee, doing a ballet twirl and looking fly as hell? Didn't think so. Nevertheless, hoards of fans...
Why Baker Mayfield scrambled to 'reach out' to Daniel Jones
Baker Mayfield went straight to Daniel Jones to defuse the controversy between the two quarterbacks. In his meeting with the media Wednesday, the Browns quarterback reiterated his frustration with how...
Police release video of Cal State Fullerton stabbing suspect
The suspect who allegedly stabbed a Cal State Fullerton staffer to death during a targeted on-campus attack was caught on surveillance video as he bolted from the crime scene. Video...
De Blasio makes it easier for illegal immigrants to live in affordable housing
New Yorkers with family members in the country illegally will be able to more easily apply for the city’s highly competitive affordable housing lotteries as part of broader rules changes...
Cops writing traffic ticket bust man with hot-pink pistol
A man packing a hot-pink handgun was busted by cops after leaving his car double-parked in Harlem, police said Wednesday. Cops were writing Quincy Walker a ticket for blocking traffic...
Officer who killed himself in NYPD's ninth suicide this year remembered in tearful funeral
Veteran NYPD Officer Robert Echeverria, the ninth city cop to commit suicide this year, was remembered Wednesday as a funny “prankster” at a somber funeral service — as his young...
Thousands RSVP to 'Brexit beach party' Facebook event in the Netherlands
Nearly 10,000 people have already signed up on Facebook to attend the proposed event that would allow people to look out to sea as “Great Britain wakes up as a...
Group flashes apparent Nazi salutes on Universal Studios ride
A group of visitors to Universal Studios theme park in Orlando were caught on camera appearing to flash Nazi salutes and a hand gesture associated with far-right groups on a...
Plane crash survivors film their dramatic rescue
This plane crash in Half Moon Bay, California, has a happy ending. Both the pilot and his female passenger suffered no injuries and were rescued by the Coast Guard. Watch...
Women sue porn site operators for 'outing' their identities
The “outing” of 22 women who made sexually explicit videos has ruined their lives, a lawyer representing the women said Tuesday in a San Diego courtroom.
Master digital marketing without breaking the bank with these online courses
The times they are a-changin’, especially in the world of marketing. Long gone are the days of plastering brochures and billboards to get recognition. Today, if your business doesn’t have...
Jon Gruden is riding the Nathan Peterman rollercoaster on 'Hard Knocks'
Jon Gruden is experiencing the highs and lows of the Nathan Peterman experience in front of HBO's cameras. The Raiders backup quarterback competition is one of the secondary storylines on...
Yankees have roster decision to make on rising pitching prospect
Yankees pitching prospect Miguel Yajure is quickly gaining attention within the organization. His 97-mph fastball is making him hard to ignore. “And the best pitcher in the organization right now...
This creamy, low-calorie butter is made of water
I can't believe it's not water. Food scientists at Cornell University have whipped up a new low-calorie "butter" that consists almost entirely of H2O. A tablespoon of this aqua spread...
The mystery of 'Skeleton Lake' has gotten even eerier
"We were extremely surprised by the genetics of the Roopkund skeletons," said Éadaoin Harney of Harvard University.
Falcon devours pigeon outside NYC Papaya King
The busy streets of Manhattan came to a halt when crowds gathered to watch a falcon completely devour a pigeon outside Papaya King on the Upper East Side. Watch the...
Yale professor accused of horrific sexual assaults at Caribbean research facility
A retired Yale University psychiatry professor sexually assaulted five students at a research facility in the Caribbean and conducted sickening “medical exams” of three other students, according to a scathing...
US military drone shot down over Yemen
A US military drone has been shot down over Yemen by a surface-to-air missile -- the second downing of an American unmanned aerial vehicle in the country in recent months....
United passenger says he was forced to sit in vomit-covered seat
A passenger aboard a United Airlines flight claims he and his wife were forced to sit in a vomit-soaked seat -- and given paper towels to clean it up himself,...
How to wager the NFL's preseason dress rehearsal
Places, people! Dress rehearsals are about to begin in Week 3 of the NFL preseason. That means starters will see their most extensive playing time of the exhibition slate ......
Adorable toddler mistakes Gritty for 'Sesame Street' character
Consider this the internet's most endearing mistake. A toddler presented with a photo of the Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty mistook the trashy character for a beloved childhood figure. "Who is...
Florida man arrested after in-home castration goes horribly wrong
That’s nuts. An elderly Florida man with a bizarre castration obsession was busted by cops for allegedly performing a botched, at-home surgery on another man whom he met through a...
How vaping nearly cost this teen his lungs — and his life
A Texas teen who puffed e-cigarettes since the eighth grade was nearly killed by his vaping habit when his lungs gave out, reports said. Tryston Zohfeld, 17, was admitted to...
This mural of Larry Bird is getting under the NBA legend's skin
A mural depicting a heavily tattooed Larry Bird has gotten under the NBA legend's skin, his lawyer says. Bird, 62, is demanding California-based street artist Jules Muck remove most of...
LeBron shredded by ex-NBAer for 'blackballing' Carmelo
Royce White isn't shy about voicing his opinion, and he's taking aim at LeBron James and the rest of the NBA because he believes the still-unsigned Carmelo Anthony is "being...
Jerry Jones has made the Ezekiel Elliott holdout as messy as possible
Ezekiel Elliott isn't the only NFL star holding out this offseason, it just feels that way. The Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, have waged a very public war in...
WH unveils rule allowing migrant families to be held indefinitely
The US would be allowed to indefinitely detain migrant families who cross the border illegally, under a regulation unveiled Wednesday by the Trump administration that would eliminate a previous 20-day...
Judge orders hearing over motion to dismiss Jeffrey Epstein case
The judge overseeing the criminal case of late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has ordered a hearing to discuss prosecutors' motion to dismiss the case. Manhattan federal Judge Richard Berman on...
New blood test claims to predict a person's risk of early death
A new blood test could predict if you will die in the next decade with more than 80 percent accuracy, experts have said.
NYPD investigates suspicious package near Brooklyn synagogue
The NYPD's Bomb Squad is investigating a suspicious package found Wednesday morning in front of a Brooklyn synagogue, cops said. The package was discovered shortly before 9 a.m. in front...
Loyola's Sister Jean celebrates 100th birthday with her own LEGO statue
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt celebrated her 100th birthday with a unique gift -- her very own lookalike Lego statue. The beloved longtime chaplain of Loyola University's men's basketball team was...
Citigroup, BNP Paribas ensnared in case against Huawei CFO
US-based Citigroup and French bank BNP Paribas are caught up in the US criminal case against the chief financial officer of China’s Huawei Technologies, according to newly available documents. The...
New study shatters biggest 'myth' about heart attacks
Women are more likely to display "typical" heart attack symptoms than men, according to new research.
The wager to make on Rockies-Diamondbacks
Scoring continues to run rampant in MLB, and oddsmakers have adjusted with higher and higher game totals, first five-inning totals and 1st Inning Yes/No odds (whether or not a run...
Baker Mayfield's wife isn't letting Daniel Jones fallout ruin her day
Emily Wilkinson is tuning out the noise. After husband Baker Mayfield's comments about Giants rookie Daniel Jones went public Tuesday, the new Mrs. Mayfield appeared to address the commentary taking...
Investors doubt James Dolan's plan to build orb-like amphitheaters
James Dolan’s plan to build futuristic orb-like entertainment amphitheaters around the globe is coming under attack. Dolan, who owns the New York Knicks, saw support for his ambitious new project...
911 calls from US Olympian accused in shooting are revealed
In a series of chilling calls to police, a former US dressage Olympian told a 911 dispatcher that he was at "war" with the award-winning equestrian he allegedly shot at...
The limited options for Rangers youngsters in contract standoffs
The scenario hasn’t changed since the July 31 buyout of Kevin Shattenkirk. Indeed, one might argue that the scenario hasn’t changed since the final week of June when the Rangers...
For shirts' sake: Amazon is selling Jeffrey Epstein suicide-inspired merch
Jeffrey Epstein-inspired merchandise has hit the internet -- prompting some major online retailers to scrub the items off their sites. Following the sex offender's Aug. 10 suicide, T-shirts bearing his...
5 people shot dead in one bloody New York night
Five people were fatally shot in a 24-hour period throughout Brooklyn and Queens -- and the gunmen in each case are still at large, police said Wednesday. The bloodshed began...
Target shares up 15 percent on strong profit forecast
Target raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results as higher investments to remodel stores and beef up digital business drew in more shoppers, sending shares...
State trooper charged for 'catfishing' woman, threatening to leak naked photos
A female New York state trooper was accused of posing as a man on a dating site and threatening to post nude images of a woman if she didn’t buy...
Prince Andrew flew on Epstein's 'Lolita Express' with teen 'sex slave': pilot
Prince Andrew flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet — at least twice -- with the disgraced money manager’s alleged 17-year-old sex slave Virginia Roberts on board, the pilot claimed. The...
UK prime minister's girlfriend barred from entering US
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s gal pal Carrie Symonds has been barred from entering the US on business -- apparently because of her trip to Somaliland last year, according to...
MIT director resigns over university's ties to Jeffrey Epstein
A director at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s prestigious Media Lab is resigning — because he’s “ashamed” over the research center’s link to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new report. Ethan...
Danish royal palace 'surprised' by cancellation of Trump's Denmark trip
The cancellation of President Trump’s visit to Denmark came as “a surprise” to the Danish royal palace, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Trump nixed the trip after Danish Prime Minister Mette...
China says it detained British Consulate staffer for violating public order
A staffer at the British Consulate General in Hong Kong has been detained in the Chinese border city of Shenzhen for violating a law on public order, Beijing acknowledged Wednesday....
I'm obsessed with Kate Middleton
This woman may love Kate Middleton more than Prince William does. Meet Mallory Bowling, a 31-year-old lawyer outside Washington, DC, who is obsessed with the Duchess of Cambridge's style. She...
Yankees would do well to avoid dangerous A's in the playoffs
OAKLAND , Calif. — Man, this American League playoff field is starting to look more treacherous than landing the 2020 Democratic nomination for president. Meet the 2019 A’s. Same (sort...
Best Buy deliveryman set elderly woman on fire and beat her to death: cops
A Best Buy deliveryman allegedly doused a woman with a liquid chemical and beat her to death after installing her washer and dryer in Florida, cops said. Jorge Luis Depre...
Florida man attacked by a kinkajou after feeding it watermelon
A kinka-who? A man in Florida was reportedly attacked by a kinkajou -- a furry mammal that’s native to South and Central America. The ferocious animal -- a relative of...
Two men fatally shot in front of Coney Island home: cops
A gunman fatally blasted two men in front of a Coney Island house on Tuesday night, police said. The suspect opened fire after a fight on West 19th Street near...
JetBlue logo added to iconic Queens Pepsi sign — and New Yorkers are pissed
Drink it in, New Yorkers. For the first time ever, the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign that sits along the East River in Queens -- an official city landmark -- has been...
Worrying Domingo German performance: Injury scare, not 'best stuff'
OAKLAND, Calif. — After giving up four runs in the first two innings, Domingo German provided the Yankees a chance to crawl back into Tuesday night’s game against the A’s....
Australian court upholds Cardinal Pell's sex abuse verdict
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian appeals court Wednesday upheld convictions against Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric to be found guilty of sexually abusing children. The decision brought...
Mexican judge approves recreational cocaine use in 'historic' ruling
Bailiff, get the yayo. A Mexican judge has granted two people the right to "possess, transport and use" cocaine -- recreationally -- in what's being praised as a "historic" first...
Why Roger Clemens won't run for Congress
Roger Clemens has thrown heat and taken heat during his MLB career, but he wants no part of the heat that would come with running for Congress. Clemens, who had...
Gang members laugh while receiving life sentences for shooting cop
Two California gang members convicted of attempted murder in the 2015 shooting of a police officer smiled and laughed as a judge handed them life sentences on Monday, according to...
What made all the difference for surging Steven Matz
There is BP and AP — before the pen and after the pen. Steven Matz has been a different pitcher since his brief stint as a reliever before the All-Star...