September 2, 2019
Sam Darnold has bold expectations for Jets offense
A recently shaven Adam Gase caused most of the ruckus on an otherwise slow holiday Monday in Florham Park. Gone was the beard that had grown almost since the day...
'No escape' in tragic California boat fire
A holiday diving trip off the coast of Southern California turned into a nightmare early Monday when fire broke out aboard a boat just 20 yards from shore, killing up...
Coco Gauff’s US Open is officially over
First Cocomania ran its course in singles. Now McCoco is gone from doubles, with American phenom Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open officially over. The teenage doubles team of Gauff and Caty...
Rafael Nadal overcomes scare to reach US Open quarterfinals
Rafael Nadal was presented with a threat for the first time at this year’s U.S. Open. To anyone other than the 18-time major winner, it would have been. After dropping...
Rafael Nadal gets Tiger Woods all sorts of pumped at US Open
Rafael Nadal was pumped and so was Tiger Woods. Let the fist pumping begin. The golf great, along with his kids and girlfriend Erica Herman, watched Nadal’s 6-3, 3-6, 1-6...
St. Barth Gourmet Festival to return in fall 2019
The St. Barth sixth-annual Gourmet Festival takes place this fall — another sign of recovery from a hurricane that wrecked the West Indies island in 2017. The festival, which will...
West Indian Day Parade marchers 'wine up' on New York's finest
Police-community relations have never been closer. Two of New York's finest were grinded on in the line of duty Monday as they protected the throngs of people who showed up...
One Giant is rooting to to see Ezekiel Elliott for Week 1
The Giants already had a soft start to their schedule, and now they may be catching another break. The Cowboys could be without Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott, who...
What the East Coast can expect from Hurricane Dorian later this week
Floridians, Georgians and Carolinians fled the Atlantic coast in droves on Monday as Hurricane Dorian plowed in their direction and officials downgraded the storm to a still-dangerous Category 3. “The...
Nearly 30 percent of de Blasio's campaign funds came from NY hotel industry
Politics may make for strange bedfellows, but few are cozier than Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Big Apple’s hotel industry. After getting a big boost during his first mayoral...
Comey criticism nowhere to be found in New York Times
Funny, but I didn’t find much about the criticism of former FBI director James Comey on The New York Times website last Friday. That was the day after the Justice...
How the world of gas pricing in America has changed
The unofficial end of summer is a good time to consider how much things have changed for American motorists. It wasn’t too long ago that it was almost guaranteed that...
Marine biologist behind Santa Barbara dive company feared dead after boat fire
The doomed diving boat that caught fire and sank early Monday off the coast of Southern California had been chartered by a local adventure company owned by a marine biologist...
New Jersey poised to overtake Vegas as sports betting capital of US
Watch out, Vegas: Here comes New Jersey. It’s been little more than a year since the Garden State legalized sports betting, but the home of the Sopranos and Bruce Springsteen...
Clint Frazier's bad defense is back
When Clint Frazier was sent down to the minors in June, his defense was a primary reason why. Now that he’s back, it seems that’s still the case. In Monday’s...
De Blasio scored endorsement from small-town mayor after Gracie Mansion sit-down
Mayor Bill de Blasio carved out an hour from his official schedule to meet with his counterpart from a tiny city in South Carolina shortly after launching his quixotic presidential...
De Blasi-no-show: Mayor logged just 7 hours of work at City Hall in May
Mayor Bill de Blasio spent a mere seven hours — less than one full workday — at City Hall during the month he launched his bid for the White House,...
Woman rescues 97 dogs as Hurricane Dorian batters the Bahamas
A dog rescuer in the Bahamas has taken in nearly 100 canines to shield them from the rain and powerful winds as Hurricane Dorian lashes the island, a report said...
Joe Johnson could get second chance with Nets
One of the first things Nets GM Sean Marks did when he got to Brooklyn was buy out Joe Johnson’s contract. Could he be bringing back the big shot-making wing?...
Hurricane Dorian is even more terrifying from space
As if the pictures from earth weren't scary enough. An engineer and astronaut for NASA shared photos of Hurricane Dorian from space on Monday. The harrowing images were posted on...
Why Biden's gaffes don't matter and other commentary
2020 watch: Why Biden’s Gaffes Don’t Matter Ed Rendell explains at The Hill why gaffes aren’t killing Joe Biden: “Average Americans don’t think that what we insiders consider a gaffe...
The heaviest roadblock to making Medicare for All work
"We don’t have a health care system in the United States. We have a sickness-care system.” That was presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson at a Democratic primary debate this summer. Since...
De Blasio's 'bias training' may make cops more likely to shoot
Mayor Bill de Blasio has made “implicit-bias training” a major initiative of his administration. Based on the principle that, as he says, “we as human beings all come with biases...
Study reveals surprising stats about texting while walking
Texting while walking may be neither smart nor good sidewalk etiquette, but that doesn’t necessarily make it deadly, according to a new city Department of Transportation report. As the number...
9/11 first responders push Cuomo to sign pension bill
Sept. 11 first responders and state pols are pressing Gov. Cuomo to sign a bill granting better pension benefits to public employees disabled following Ground Zero rescue and recovery work....
The Yankees have one less pitching crisis
Can we declare the Masahiro Tanaka crisis over now? Can we declare the Yankees’ starting pitching crisis over now? Let’s knock out the smaller perils first and that can lead...
Marathon match gives US Open an improbable quarterfinalist
Donna Vekic got off the mat so many times in her U.S. Open round of 16 victory, she’s not even sure how she won herself. But she gutted her way...
How de Blasio is driving city parents crazy
Last week, a mayoral advisory group released a splashy report suggesting New York City phase out the Gifted and Talented programs in its public schools. Also in the report: an...
Four bodies recovered from California boat fire, four more 'spotted' on ocean floor
Authorities have recovered at least four bodies from the fatal Santa Cruz, Calif., boat fire -- and they've located another four on the bottom of the ocean floor, according to...
See it: Masked gunman opens fire on NYPD cops in Brooklyn
Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows the moment a masked gunman opened fire at NYPD officers on a Brooklyn street early Monday morning, touching off a wild shootout with...
The Brandon Nimmo Effect is already in full swing for Mets
WASHINGTON — To make a wild run and jump over the Cubs and three other teams, the Mets are going to need plenty of energy this last month of the...
Cuomo's pricey wind-power gift to unions
New York electric rates are among the highest in the nation, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo is intent on making them higher still, not just by pushing renewable energy but by...
A remarkable number of restaurants opening in NYC
For a city where killer rents and escalating minimum wages supposedly make it impossible to open a new restaurant, it’s remarkable how many new restaurants are opening. CBRE senior vice...
Why judges will end up writing New York's new campaign laws
In a telling sign of what’s ahead, the special commission that’s rewriting New York’s state election laws spent most of its first “public” session behind closed doors. Commissioners were apparently...
Davis Webb will be helping Jets' division rival
Davis Webb may spend the week doing his best Sam Darnold impression. The former Giants and Jets quarterback signed with the Bills’ practice squad. Buffalo just so happens to be...
Video shows rodent leaping into deep fryer at Whataburger
Eat your heart out, pizza rat. A Texas rodent was caught on camera jumping into a deep fryer at a Whataburger over the weekend. Facebook user Brushawn Lewis posted the...
The time is now for building deals and other stories to watch after Labor Day
Labor Day’s over and the power players are heading back to town from their summer escapes. So get ready for some serious dealmaking after a long, dry season. Or will...
The Yankees were finally shut out
After back-to-back walk-off wins in The Bronx, the Yankees couldn’t produce any late drama Monday against the Rangers. In fact, they couldn’t even produce any runs in a 7-0 loss,...
Giants’ Odell Beckham defiance is about to be tested
From the moment they traded Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns, the second-year regime of the New York Football Giants has time and time again extolled the virtues of TEAM....
17-year-old girl among three celebrating birthday on doomed California boat
Three passengers aboard Monday’s doomed California boat celebrated their birthdays hours before the fatal fire broke out — including a 17-year-old girl who was there with her parents, according to...
Vegans slowly taking over NYC with new restaurants
New York City, known for its cheesy pizzas and greasy hot dogs, is slowly being overtaken by vegans. Several new restaurants selling strictly vegetables are slated to open in Manhattan...
Ex-Yankees minor leaguer dies from skateboard accident
Tigers minor league catcher Chace Numata died days after being injured in a skateboarding accident in Pennsylvania. He was 27. Numata’s family and the team announced the death on Monday....
Hurricane Dorian's death toll rises in Bahamas
The death toll from Hurricane Dorian is five, Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said during a press conference Monday. Officials had previously confirmed the death of a 7-year-old boy. The...
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she would 'quit' if she could
HONG KONG - Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she has caused "unforgivable havoc" by igniting the political crisis engulfing the city and would quit if she had a...
Nets wing relishing first chance to play with Team USA
Going into the FIBA World Cup, the narrative surrounding Team USA was about all the stars who weren’t playing. But now that they’ve tipped off, Nets wing Joe Harris talked...
Russian crackdown on protesters seen as intimidation tactic
MOSCOW — In just a few days, Sergei Abanichev was arrested, thrown in jail and charged with a crime that could keep him behind bars for up to eight years...
US track star gets Olympics boost as USADA drops drug case
Top sprinter Christian Coleman will be eligible for this month's world championships and next year's Olympics after the US Anti-Doping Agency dropped his case for missed tests because of a...
Berlin zoo celebrates birth of twin panda cubs
BERLIN — A zoo in Berlin is celebrating the arrival of two panda cubs, the first time one of the rare mammals has given birth in Germany. Zoo Berlin said...
Texas spree shooter Seth Ator called cops, FBI shortly before massacre
Texas mass shooter Seth Ator made a pair of "rambling" phone calls to local cops and the FBI shortly before his rampage that left seven people dead — but gave...
Noah Syndergaard bounces back from disaster in dominant Mets win
WASHINGTON — Noah Syndergaard went from bruised and bloodied to delivering a smackdown of his own Monday. The worst start of his career never had a chance to snowball into...
68-year-old model dons same bikini she wore in her 20s for photoshoot
Britain's oldest glamour model has donned a bikini she first modeled in in her 20s for a racy new shoot -- at the age of 68. Suzy Monty kicked off...
US, China trade war likely to continue with no new talks planned: report
The trade war between the US and China shows no sign of coming to an end anytime soon. Officials in Beijing and Washington are at odds over planning a meeting...
Iran acknowledges explosion of space-bound rocket for first time
Iran admitted for the first time Monday that a rocket exploded at the nation's Imam Khomeini Space Center — a mishap that President Trump insisted last week was not caused...
Ivy League graduate charged with choking police officer
An Ivy League graduate celebrating his last day of work at Yelp reportedly choked and socked a cop when he was stopped for jaywalking in Manhattan, according to law enforcement...
Adam Gase's telling non-answer about surprising Polite cut
The Jets may not yet be done finding their final 53-man roster for Sunday’s season opener against the Bills, but after a weekend of cuts, waiver claims and more cuts,...
Trump re-election campaign flies banners to thank workers on Labor Day
It will be a day at the beach for President Trump's re-election campaign on Labor Day. The campaign is taking to the skies on Labor Day to fly banners over...
Private Queens beach club closed over anti-Semitic, racist graffiti
A private beach club in Queens closed its playground during the Labor Day weekend after anti-Semitic and racist graffiti were scrawled on the property in what authorities are investigating as...
3-year-old killed by elderly Queens driver
A 3-year-old was killed when he was struck by an elderly driver in Queens on Labor Day morning, cops said. The little boy had run away from his mom and...
Disney extends cruise in Bahamas thanks to Dorian
Some pleasure-seekers in the Bahamas enjoyed a silver lining to massively destructive Hurricane Dorian when their Disney cruise was extended for three days. The Disney Dream was supposed to return...
Bahamians urged to carry hammers in case they are trapped in flooded homes
Officials in the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas urged residents on Monday to grab hammers and flotation devices in case floodwaters trap them in their attics and they have to smash their way...
New research targets microplastics detected in Lake Tahoe
RENO, Nev. — The fallout from humanity’s addiction to plastics is showing up in the waters of Lake Tahoe. Scientists detected microplastics at several locations around the lake for the...
Four bodies have been recovered from California boat fire
Four bodies have been recovered in Monday's California boat horror, authorities said. The bodies, which were found near the fire-ravaged craft, had injuries consistent with drowning, a Coast Guard official...
Hear the chilling distress call from the fatal California boat fire
The captain of Monday's doomed Santa Cruz boat describes in a chilling distress call how all of his passengers are trapped below deck -- "with no escape hatch." Audio of...
Fotis Dulos demands psychiatric test for Jennifer Dulos' mother
The Connecticut real estate developer charged in connection with the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, wants her mother to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, according to a new report....
What's next for Luis Severino after Yankees rehab start
Aaron Boone said on Monday Luis Severino came out of his first rehab start fine. Severino threw 33 pitches in one inning of work on Sunday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and...
Bull nearly decapitates man during fatal attack in Spain
A 52-year-old man was gored to death by a bull that almost decapitated him in front of a horrified crowd during a popular event in Spain, according to a report....
Driver fatally mows down cyclist he suspected was car thief
An enraged driver took the law into his own hands in Brooklyn Monday when he fatally mowed down a cyclist after the pedal-pusher tried to break into his car and...
Tourists boycott Texas as gun laws loosened after mass shootings
Terrified tourists are vowing to boycott Texas after new laws easing gun restrictions were put in place just hours after the state's second mass shooting in a month. The eight...
Elementary school yanks 'Harry Potter' over claims it contains 'actual curses and spells'
Students at a Catholic elementary school in Tennessee will no longer be able to borrow copies of the Harry Potter book series after a pastor there outlawed them -- claiming...
Dwyane Wade, Pat Riley dance it up aboard yacht off Saint-Tropez
If there’s any question as to whether Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and team president Pat Riley are enjoying their summer, just sit back and “Listen to the Music.” Video...
How tourists and fame ruined the most pristine beach in Thailand
In the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach," the eponymous Thai destination is a sought-after, stunning blue cove, prized as much for its pristine waters as its secrecy. Few are...
Feds use armored vehicle in raid on house linked to Texas shooter Seth Ator
Federal agents wearing tactical gear used an armored vehicle to bust into a property linked to Texas mass shooter Seth Ator, according to a report. A mass of agents from...
DOJ, Pence's team propose quick executions for mass shooters
The Department of Justice has drafted legislation that would expedite capital punishment for those found guilty of mass killings, according to a top Trump administration official. Vice President Mike Pence's...
Familar nemisis ends Naomi Osaka's US Open repeat bid
Naomi Osaka isn’t surprised the defense of her U.S. Open title is over, as she crashed and burned under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof on Monday. There will be no...
Model for Epstein's bizarre Clinton painting is soaking up the infamy
The model who posed for Jeffrey Epstein's bizarre painting of Bill Clinton in a dress says he doesn't mind that the work ended up in the pedophile's lair -- and...
Bahamas suffers 'catastrophic damage' as Dorian pounds islands: offical
Bahamian officials said Monday they're anticipating multiple fatalities in the archipelago, where Hurricane Dorian's 165-mph winds and 23-foot storm surges have leveled thousands of houses, left swaths without power and...
Archaeologists find the world’s largest 'mass child sacrifice' site
The centuries-old remains of more than 200 children have been discovered in Peru, according to reports. Experts say that the macabre discovery is likely the world’s largest child sacrifice site....
How I dodged death during Texas gunman's rampage
ODESSA, Texas — This is the bullet-pocked windshield of a Texas delivery driver who came within inches of being another victim of rifle-wielding madman Seth Ator's deadly rampage, the motorist...
Tom Brady also cut rookie's hair amid yoga-filled night
Yoga wasn't the only weird thing Tom Brady was doing on the sideline last week. Looking for any way to pass the time during the Patriots' preseason finale against the...
Easter Island statues are being defiled by nose-picking tourists
The sacred statues of Easter Island have been around for at least 600 years. For centuries, the 1,000 or so stone anthropomorphic monoliths, called "moai," on the craggy island off...
Assessing Justin Verlander's chances of reaching this rare milestone
Justin Verlander joined an elite contingent over the holiday weekend when he became the sixth pitcher to throw three no-hitters. Four of the previous members — Nolan Ryan, Sandy Koufax,...
Mother of 17-month-old shot in Texas rampage thanks 'angels'
The 17-month-old girl who was youngest person shot by Texas madman Seth Ator is safely home -- with her mother tearfully thanking the "angels" who saved her. Toddler Anderson Davis...
Rain can't stop celebration at West Indian Day Parade
Brooklyn’s annual West Indian Day Parade preserved Monday, with masquerading revelers in colorful, eye-popping costumes turning out to Eastern Parkway despite the pouring rain. “I’ve been waiting for this all...
Costco selling 'magnificent' 72-pound cheese wheel for $900
If you’re charmed by parm, Costco’s latest outlandishly oversize item may seem too gouda brie true -- but it’s the real deal. In recent days, the superstore has made headlines...
East Coast prepares for the worst as Hurricane Dorian advances
Coastal Floridians, Georgians and Carolinians were heading for higher ground Monday as Hurricane Dorian trudged toward the US' southeast coast — while officials announced Monday the storm has been downgraded...
Woman claims she killed roommate while practicing burglary defense
A Las Vegas woman fatally shot her roommate at close range -- and told cops they were simulating how they’d react if a “burglar came into the house,” police said....
How bettors should approach their Notre Dame problem
You often hear variations of the phrase “Vegas knew” when a scoreboard result lands close to a point spread. That phrase was probably never less true for a major college...
India's spacecraft set for historic moon landing
India's dream of landing on the moon is getting closer to reality as its Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft split in two on Monday, with one half set to land on the lunar...
Santa Cruz Island boat in deadly fire was on 3-day diving excursion
The boat that caught fire off California's Santa Cruz island was on a three-day diving excursion that promised a stunning look at a rarely visited area. The 75-foot vessel, called...
Colts add ex-Tom Brady backup following Andrew Luck's retirement
The Indianapolis Colts now have two former Tom Brady backups. In the wake of Andrew Luck's shocking retirement, the Colts on Monday signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a three-year, $12...
Parade featuring NJ governor canceled after explosive device found
A central New Jersey borough called off its Labor Day parade that was supposed to be attended by the governor Monday after a man who lives near the parade route...
Meet the man who invented America's first ATM 50 years ago
His wife still doesn't trust it.
Jailbreak: Detainee steals Taser in failed escape
This was a not-so-great escape. Watch as an intoxicated detainee tries to escape the booking area of a local jail in Aransas Pass, Texas. Surveillance video shows 33-year-old Jesse Rose...
Giants give up on former starting linebacker
B.J. Goodson survived cut-down day. However, it only prolonged the inevitable. The Giants were ready Monday to give up on the one-time starting middle linebacker, announcing Goodson had been waived....
Horrified mom saw nanny hit infant son in real-time video: prosecutors
A nanny in Illinois hit a 7-month-old boy while putting him down in a crib -- an assault the child's horrified mom witnessed on a video baby-monitoring system as she...
Trump admin plans to withdraw 5K US troops from Afghanistan: envoy
The Trump administration's envoy to Afghanistan on Monday said the first 5,000 US troops would pull out of Afghanistan within five months under a deal reached "in principle" with the...
Hurricane Dorian will cause insurance losses of at least $25 billion: analysis
Hurricane Dorian will cause insurance industry losses of at least $25 billion, according to analysts at Swiss investment bank UBS Group AG. But if the Category 5 storm hits the...
'That's family': Carmelo talks possibly joining Durant and Irving
It sure sounds like Carmelo Anthony would like to join the Brooklyn Nets. Still without an NBA team, the former Knicks star spoke to TMZ and was asked about Kevin...
Jeffrey Epstein’s model-scouting pal has 'disappeared without a trace'
The model agency boss accused of scouting young girls for pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein has disappeared like a "ghost," as investigators scour the globe searching for him, a new report...
Adam Wainwright will keep the Cardinals hot
Happy Labor Day! We haven’t had a day off since March, but the Cardinals — after playing four games in two days — are working the holiday, as well. Red-eyed...
Simone Biles posts 'happy thoughts' after brother's arrest in triple murder
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles posted about "happy thoughts" in the wake of her brother's arrest in connection with a triple homicide in Ohio. "Girls day to drink happy thoughts,"...
Florida park promises its gators won't escape if Hurricane Dorian hits
No gator-aid necessary! An Orlando park is assuring the public that the 2,000-plus toothy alligators and crocodiles in its care -- including some monsters over 14 feet long -- won’t...
Cops seized illegal gun as J'Ouvert festival began
Less than an hour after Brooklyn’s J’Ouvert festival officially kicked off Monday morning, cops said, they made at least one gun arrest at the raucous dawn celebration that has in...
1 killed and 2 injured in Flatbush attack
A woman out to celebrate J’Ouvert before the street fest officially kicked off was fatally gunned down, her guy pal is fighting for his life after also being struck by...
Dozens missing, feared dead in horrific Santa Cruz boat fire
A three-day holiday diving trip off the coast of California turned into unimaginable horror when fire broke out aboard ship early Monday, killing up to 34 passengers who were trapped...
Texas mass shooter was fired from job hours before deadly rampage
The Texas madman who went on a mobile shooting spree had been fired from his job just hours before his rampage -- and had previously failed a background check, according...
Student's freaky finger deserves one giant 'thumbs up'
This is — without a doubt — the creepiest digit you've ever seen. Jacob Pina from West Port, Massachusetts, has a 5-inch thumb, and has completely embraced his quirk. The...
Reds' powers will be too much for Phillies
The pitching matchup of Anthony DeSclafani and Drew Smyly on paper may not sound like one side has a big advantage, but DeSclafani has posted a 3.25 ERA over his...
Treat your teeth right with this high-end electric toothbrush kit
Plaque is your teeth’s worst enemy. And let’s face it, you probably don’t put up the defense you should to protect it. Your $2 toothbrush might’ve been a good deal,...
Hong Kong students skip first day of school to join in protests
​The months-long protests in Hong Kong spread to the schools on Monday when thousands of students skipped the first day of class to call for democratic reforms after a weekend...
Officials warn idiots venturing out into Hurricane Dorian to stay inside
Officials have issued a stern warning to daredevils who've been out and about as Hurricane Dorian continues to thrash the Bahamas. Videos have popped up online reportedly showing one man...
Hurricane Dorian pounds the Bahamas, inches toward Florida
Inching along at just 1 mph and with its eye “wobbling,” Hurricane Dorian continued to pound the Bahamas early Monday on its path toward the US, according to the National...
Hurricane Dorian claims its first victim: A 7-year-old boy
A 7-year-old boy is the first reported Hurricane Dorian-related death, according to local reports. Lachino Mcintosh drowned as his family tried to flee the monstrous Category 5 storm as it...
Adorable pet raccoon stole this couple's hearts — and their food
Meet Oscar, a 4-month-old raccoon from Tampa, Florida, who makes just as good a pet as any dog or cat. The lil' guy was rescued by Lexi Quigley and Blake...
Masked gunman killed by police in wild Brooklyn shootout
A wanted gun-wielding parolee in a mask was killed early Monday in a fierce firefight involving seven police officers after he shot at a patrol car in Brooklyn, cops said....
USC's starting quarterback is done for the season
LOS ANGELES — Southern California quarterback J.T. Daniels will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament and the meniscus in his right knee during the Trojans’ opener....
Serena Williams' coach: I'd make controversial move every time
Patrick Mouratoglou’s defended his in-match coaching of Serena Williams that started last year’s U.S. Open final down the road to debacle. Everybody does it, he argued, and said he would...
Mets may have to get creative with Jed Lowrie's rehab
PHILADELPHIA — Jed Lowrie’s progression hasn’t put him in the conversation for addition to the Mets roster quite yet. The veteran infielder, who still hasn’t played a game for the...
Yankees get encouraging Dellin Betances news
Dellin Betances was back in the Bronx on Sunday, but he still has some work to do before he makes his first appearance of the season after being down with...
Naomi Osaka delivers reluctant warning to the US Open field
Naomi Osaka, the defending U.S. Open champion, doesn’t expect to suffer a letdown when she faces 13th seed Belinda Bencic in a fourth-round bout at noon to kick off the...
Meet the Giants' resident football sage
He has done it all, seen it all and heard it all. If it has happened on the football field, it is not news or new to Antoine Bethea. There...
Mike Mussina isn't bothered by his Yankees what-ifs
More than seven months have passed since Mike Mussina learned he would become a Hall of Famer. It has been another month and change since his official enshrinement. But after...
College football's playoff problem is being further exposed
One day, these upsets will have real significance. Hopefully soon, they will really matter. Maybe not too many years down the road, Boise State knocking off Florida State or Georgia...
The US Open's villain continues to win
The boos continued, and so did Daniil Medvedev’s U.S. Open run. The fifth-ranked Russian, the villain of the tournament, will take that trade-off. He reached his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal...
Coco Gauff is far from finished at US Open
Cocomania may be done at the U.S. Open. But McCoco is alive and well. Coco Gauff’s stunning singles run ended in tears with Saturday’s much-hyped loss to world-No. 1 Naomi...
Mets aren't only ones hurt by Jeurys Familia's failure
The Mets had fought back to even. It was 2-2 in the eighth inning, on a night when it felt like it might take an act of Congress for the...
Central Park 'Hercules' is a heartfelt wake-up call for Disney
Disney’s still got heart. That’s easy to forget, because the studio that once taught kids to wish upon a star and to go fly a kite has turned into Cyberdyne...
Why Brett Gardner's 'edge' means so much to the Yankees
Mike Tauchman started it all, drawing the leadoff walk, which sparked a three-run eighth inning. Mike Ford finished it off, blasting the walk-off home run to seal the Yankees’ 5-4...
Man dies in jail awaiting trial for death of infant son found in freezer
A Georgia man was found dead in an Alabama jail where he was serving time in connection with his 6-month-old son who was found dead in a hotel freezer, a...