October 6, 2019
Chiefs are no longer unbeaten
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The way Indianapolis handled the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night sent a jolt through the NFL, whether it was dominating the line of scrimmage or...
Rays ace is their last hope against mighty Astros
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Charlie Morton is the Rays’ last hope. It is why this frugal team spent all that money, for Tampa Bay anyway, on Morton, signing the free...
Golden Tate wasn't expecting Giants debut to go like this
Golden Tate had a quiet debut with the Giants in Sunday’s 28-10 loss to the Vikings and afterward sounded eager to be more involved in the offense. “Obviously I wish...
The Jets' Luke Falk experiment is going terribly
PHILADELPHIA — In the depressing hush of the loser’s locker room after the Jets’ miserable 31-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, Le’Veon Bell was asked...
Jets aren't playing the blame game right now
PHILADELPHIA — The Jets offense nearly gave up as many points as its defense Sunday. In the 31-6 loss to the Eagles, the Philly defense scored 14 points while its...
Giants give dysfunctional Vikings exactly what they needed
The Vikings seemed to be an internal mess this week with one wide receiver complaining about the play-calling, another skipping a practice, and just about everybody in Minnesota annoyed with...
Kamala Harris says Iowa's caucuses can prove she's electable
AMES, Iowa — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris told Iowa voters on Sunday that they can help refute questions about her electability if they support her in the caucuses. "Iowans...
Giants running back situation takes another sad turn
There was genuine excitement, albeit somewhat unrealistic, about the possibility of Saquon Barkley returning in the middle of last week. After Wayne Gallman’s breakout performance, the Giants were going to...
US diplomat’s wife identified after fleeing UK due to fatal crash
The wife of an American diplomat who allegedly fled the UK to avoid charges in a wrong-way crash that killed a British teenager was identified in a report on Sunday....
Sterling Shepard's biggest regrets from messy Giants outing
The Giants were more than doubled-up in total yardage. Their defense was exposed. They couldn’t run the ball or protect the quarterback. And, yet, wide receiver Sterling Shepard faulted himself,...
Houston Rockets GM clarifies controversial Hong Kong tweet
The general manager of the Houston Rockets went into damage control Sunday night after facing swift rebuke from his team's Chinese partners over a comment showing support for pro-democracy demonstrators...
Knicks point guard battle will begin one man down
The Knicks point-guard derby featuring three former lottery picks will officially commence in Monday’s preseason opener in Washington, but Dennis Smith Jr. will have to sit this one out. Smith...
Groom sexually assaulted bridesmaid two days before wedding: cops
A Pennsylvania groom-to-be sexually assaulted one of his fiancée's bridesmaids while she was black-out drunk -- just two days before the planned ceremony, state police said. Daniel J. Carney, 28,...
Islanders use balanced attack to roll past Jets
The Islanders relied heavily on Thomas Greiss last season, and their invariably calm netminder picked up right he where he left off. Greiss made 35 saves and Josh Bailey, Brock...
Chinatown murders prove ThriveNYC is a sickening failure
It was 2015 when first lady Chirlane McCray unveiled ThriveNYC, her pet project to combat mental illness. Except that’s not quite right: When it launched, she said it would “support...
Devine: Donald Trump's lesson for Mitt Romney
Genteel Republicans like Mitt Romney complain about Donald Trump’s unpresidential behavior, but how else does he combat the dirty left? Only a barbarian could defy the liberal establishment as he...
Jets' maddening Le'Veon Bell debacle is getting worse
PHILADELPHIA — Le’Veon Bell might like a mulligan. Joining the Jets on a four-year, $52.5 million deal with plans of forming a “special duo” with Sam Darnold, the star running...
Luis Severino is getting his shot at Yankees redemption
MINNEAPOLIS — Luis Severino will take the mound on Monday night at Target Field 364 days after his previous playoff performance, when he gave up six runs in three-plus innings...
Teacher on leave for 'sniper rifle' Facebook post about Greta Thunberg visit
An Iowa high school teacher was placed on administrative leave for writing “Dont have my sniper rifle” on Facebook in response to a news story about Greta Thunberg’s visit to...
Taxi plows into Hong Kong protesters, man beaten by crowd: reports
A taxi plowed into a throng of demonstrators in Hong Kong, as the months of violence in the Chinese city continued Sunday, according to new reports. Chilling video shows the...
Jets need Sam Darnold more than ever after this fiasco
PHILADELPHIA — The Jets may need to find a witch doctor, a shaman and a voodoo priest to try to heal Sam Darnold this week. Right now, the 22-year-old quarterback...
Nothing about this failed Giants test should surprise you
There was nothing historic or hysterical about how and why the Giants lost. Nothing overly dramatic and certainly nothing shocking or even mildly surprising. Two teams with matching but far...
De Blasio’s laughable credit grab on falling poverty
After the Census Bureau reported that the city’s poverty rate hit an all-time low last year, Mayor Bill de Blasio rushed to take credit. Hah! Yes, the rate dropped from...
Career criminal in NYPD friendly-fire tragedy blames cops
The man charged with murder for the friendly fire death of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen defiantly insisted that the cop’s killing was not his fault. “It’s very sad that Detective...
What Rashida Tlaib doesn’t get about policing
Kudos to Detroit Police Chief James Craig for pushing back hard against the latest nonsense from Rep. Rashida Tlaib. It all started when the Michigan Democrat tweeted at the DPD:...
New York needs the TWU to compromise
Have you heard those angry Transport Workers Union ads slamming MTA Chairman Pat Foye? They’re a great sign that Foye is doing his job. The TWU contract expired in May,...
Scary Astros are coming right for Yankees' gut
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This bullet train is headed straight at the Yankees and the ALCS. Teams are always on missions in the postseason, it’s usually a way to market...
The true greatness of Aaron Judge can't be overstated
MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Gardner darted a single to right and DJ LeMahieu scored easily. It was the seventh run of the third inning. It gave the Yankees an 8-0 lead...
Lessons of the Bowery homeless-slay horror
America abandoned a custodial approach to mental illness a half-century ago, and the results have been obvious in the nation’s streets and public spaces ever since — and never more...
Wild video shows deer crashing into Long Island hair salon
Next time, make an appointment! Video shows a deer suddenly bursting through the window of a Long Island hair salon -- a wild incident that left at least one client...
‘Slave Play’ review: Broadway’s most thoughtful mess
For a show that inspired a Change.org petition to have it canceled when it played downtown, the “Slave Play” that opened Sunday on Broadway delivers less a theatrical punch in...
What latest NFL injuries could mean for your fantasy team
Mason Rudolph and Wayne Gallman were among those injured on Sunday afternoon in Week 5 of the NFL season. Here’s a recap of the injuries to players across the league...
Mets' managerial search is on verge of heating up
It’s time for Brodie Van Wagenen to get busy. After firing Mickey Callaway on Thursday, the general manager is expected to begin interviewing managerial candidates this week, as the Mets...
Will the Supreme Court stand up for reality?
Does a 50-year-old law banning discrimination based on sex mean employers must treat biological men who identify as women as if they are women? That’s the question the Supreme Court...
Hillary Clinton is dumping on democracy and the media don’t care
What would it be like if a candidate didn’t accept the outcome of a presidential election? Witness Hillary Clinton. Last week, Clinton continued her “I Was Wronged in 2016” multi-year...
The big Daniel Jones takeaway from Giants nightmare
The sea of purple-clad Vikings fans already had started haunting the Giants with a celebratory “Skol” chant when Daniel Jones was intercepted in garbage time. They had taken over the...
New Jersey woman killed while making DoorDash delivery
A woman working for the app DoorDash was fatally shot while making a delivery in New Jersey on Friday night, authorities said. Petra Rhoden, 43, was found in her car...
Braves steal Game 3 to shock Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were ready. Swanson hit a...
De Blasio's White House bid may hurt his job prospects post-City Hall
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s quixotic bid for the Democratic presidential nomination ended in flames last month — but Hizzoner’s White House flop may have also damaged his future political prospects,...
Even Adam Gase is calling out this Jets mess
PHILADELPHIA — It was fourth-and-1 for the Jets from the Philadelphia 47-yard line on their second offensive possession Sunday and it might as well have been fourth-and-the-season. Jets coach Adam...
Mustached comedian Rip Taylor dead at 84
Publicist Harlan Boll said Taylor died Sunday in Beverly Hills.
Brooklyn church honors Mother Cabrini since the city won't
More than 1,000 parishioners packed a Brooklyn church on Sunday to give Saint Frances Cabrini her dues — after the city passed her over for a statue, despite a groundswell...
Kansas City bar killer was turned away earlier that day: staff
One of the suspects who shot up a Kansas City bar Sunday, killing four customers and injuring five others, flipped out after being turned away just a few hours earlier, according...
What Twins need most to overcome their Yankees woes
MINNEAPOLIS — A few weeks later these Yankees would go down as chokers, gaggers, the first baseball team to ever allow a 3-0 advantage in a best-of-seven series go to...
WeWork's bet on the old Lord & Taylor building has become an albatross
As WeWork tallies up the damage from its New York shopping sprees, the splurge it made at Lord & Taylor may prove to be the most costly of all. The...
Chinatown 'killer' was living in abandoned Bronx house, neighbors say
The homeless man charged in a deadly Chinatown rampage is a drugged-out weirdo who's been living in an abandoned Bronx building since his family kicked him out of their apartment...
City Jewish leaders demand more cops for Yom Kippur amid anti-Semitic crimes
On the heels of two recent anti-Semitic crimes, Jewish leaders across the five boroughs are demanding more cops patrol their communities as Yom Kippur approaches. “Enough is enough,” said city...
Giants offensive line makes Daniel Jones' life miserable
The Giants offensive line had an opportunity to make a statement Sunday against the Vikings’ vaunted front-seven. But their effort in a 28-10 loss at MetLife Stadium didn’t declare anything...
Ohio State football is now on scary level all by itself
This isn’t about one performance. It isn’t about one trademark victory. It isn’t about margin of victory. Or strength of schedule. It’s about everything. It’s about being the lone team...
Upper West Side mom gets gift of life from complete stranger
An Upper West Side mom suffering from a debilitating genetic disease is getting a new lease on life — thanks to a kidney from a complete stranger. Ewa Moskovitch, 40,...
Schumer calls for new safety regulations for 'altered' stretch limos
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday announced new legislation to beef up safety standards for modified limousines -- one year after 20 people were killed in a horrific upstate limo crash....
Steelers medical cart controversy emerges after horrible injury
A member of the NFLPA blasted the league after a medical cart appeared to malfunction moments after Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was knocked out of Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh with...
Russian girl smiles for first time after life-changing surgery
A 6-year-old Russian girl born without lips or a chin can now smile — thanks to a life-changing operation, according to a report. Darina Shpengler underwent an 11-hour surgery at...
NYC restaurateurs setting up 'ghost kitchens'
Spooked by soaring rents, wages and the stiff fees charged by food-delivery apps, a handful of New York restaurateurs are setting up “ghost kitchens.” Charlie Yi, founder and CEO of...
Jets report card: Overmatched offense ruined everything
Grading the Jets after their 31-6 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles. Offense Another week, another putrid performance. This unit managed 128 yards this week and actually reached the end...
Homeless man confessed to deadly attacks in Chinatown, prosecutor says
A homeless man confessed to fatally bludgeoning four sleeping vagrants and critically injuring a fifth during a bloody rampage through Chinatown, a prosecutor said in court on Sunday. Randy Santos,...
Harvard’s tortured logic and other commentary
Legal desk: Harvard’s Tortured Logic A federal court recently ruled that Harvard doesn’t discriminate against Asian-American applicants by favoring other minorities, buying the Ivy’s claim that “race, when considered in...
Giants report card: Questionable call wasn't the worst part
Grading the Giants after their 28-10 loss Sunday to the Minnesota Vikings. Offense There were bound to be days like this for Daniel Jones, who got a firsthand look at...
Iraqi police fire on protesters as anti-government unrest grows, death toll passes 100
BAGHDAD -- At least eight people were killed in new clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters on Sunday, the sixth day of unrest in which the death toll...
Joe Girardi pleads fifth to awkward Mets question
Joe Girardi had to know this was coming. The Mets' managerial opening of course came up as Girardi -- likely a top candidate for the job -- helped call the...
New-look Knicks ready to unveil frenetic defense
It’s time to get a first glimpse on how much the Knicks have improved following last season’s 17-65 wreckage and $70 million expenditures this summer. Without a star but carrying...
We pit the Uber Copter vs. public transit in a race to JFK — here's who won
One is a bumpy, deafening and slightly nauseating way to get to John F. Kennedy Airport — the other is public transportation. The Post put Uber's new helicopter shuttle to...
Rep. Sean Maloney defends Adam Schiff's handling of Trump impeachment inquiry
US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney defended fellow Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff in the face of blistering attacks from President Trump over the House's impeachment effort. “I think the chairman has...
Giants hit with reality check in Daniel Jones' first loss
It was fun while it lasted. That two-game winning streak was a nice respite, but Sunday afternoon’s 28-10 loss to the Vikings was a reality check for the Giants and...
Jets' offensive ineptitude gets worse in humiliating loss
PHILADELPHIA — Imagine where the Jets would be without an offensive mastermind. The Jets remain winless four games into the Adam Gase Era, with Sunday’s 31-6 loss at Lincoln Financial...
Chiefs won't run away with this one
Favorable weather conditions will welcome the Colts to Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium for “Sunday Night Football.” The Chiefs’ passing offense is in position to dominate this Colts secondary. It is...
Steelers QB knocked out by terrifying hit
Mason Rudolph somehow got back on his feet after this scary hit. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was knocked out on a hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas on Sunday,...
Driver who killed Brooklyn boy on bicycle never applied for driver's license
A 29-year-old motorist accused of fatally mowing down a Brooklyn boy on his bicycle had previously lost his license and never applied for a new one, court papers show. Victor...
Dogs, cats and chicken named Lady Gaga crop up at annual Blessing of the Animals
Blessed are the furry. Scores of cats and dogs — along with a couple of parakeets, some guinea pigs and a chicken named Lady Gaga — lined up Sunday for...
NFL bully shoves opponent's head into turf in more Raiders ugliness
With Vontaze Burfict out, Richie Incognito predictably was the next Raider to be guilty of a dirty on-field act. The Oakland Raiders offensive lineman, who notoriously bullied former Dolphins teammate...
Trump fan attacked over MAGA hat blames Manhattan art pop-up
A President Trump fan who says he was brutally beaten for wearing a MAGA hat says a hip downtown art pop-up got his underage attackers drunk before the assault, according...
About 250 protest proposed new jails in Lower Manhattan
About 250 people amassed in Chinatown on Sunday to protest the city’s plan to ditch Rikers Island in favor of new local jails in their neighborhoods. “We vote, and if...
Comedian John Mulaney takes dig at Bill de Blasio
Comedian John Mulaney is trashing Mayor Bill de Blasio. The "Big Mouth" funnyman posted a series of Instagram stories knocking Hizzoner -- pointing to an overturned trash can while insisting...
Homeless man awaiting arraignment in deadly Chinatown rampage
The homeless man accused of fatally bludgeoning four sleeping vagrants and leaving a fifth clinging to life was hauled off to court Sunday afternoon for arraignment in the bloody Chinatown...
Son who attacked abusive dad with hammer released from prison
A United Kingdom man has been released from prison after serving four years for battering his abusive father with a hammer, according to a report. Ben Wilson, 27, was granted...
What David Quinn's early Rangers maneuvering shows about his approach
If David Quinn has made one thing clear in this heartening opening weekend for the 2-0-0 Rangers, it's that his second season behind the bench is not going to be...
Chazz Palminteri calls Chirlane McCray 'racist' over Mother Cabrini statue snub
Actor Chazz Palminteri called first lady Chirlane McCray a "racist" for snubbing Italian American icon Mother Frances Cabrini in the "She Built NYC" competition to erect statues of great women....
Cops bust man wanted in fatal love triangle subway spat
Cops have collared a jilted lover in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend's new man at a Bronx subway stop, authorities said Sunday. Rafael Hollis, 29, is facing charges of...
Houston Rockets blasted by Chinese basketball officials over Hong Kong tweet
Chinese basketball officials are blasting the Rockets. The once-cozy relationship between the NBA's Houston Rockets and Chinese hoops officials turned sour over the weekend after Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted...
Giants lose another running back to injury
The Giants' running back situation just went from bad to worse. Wayne Gallman suffered a concussion during the first half of Sunday's game against the Vikings and has been ruled...
Innocent couple shot standing on corner in Crown Heights: cops
An innocent couple was shot while standing on the corner in Crown Heights early Sunday, cops said. Gunfire erupted at about 1:10 a.m. at the corner of Classon Avenue Park...
Architects make case against de Blasio's plan for city jails
A team of Manhattan architects-turned-activists has launched an 11th-hour bid to derail Mayor de Blasio’s plan to overhaul city jails — in favor of a new college-campus-like prison complex on...
Trump continues to rip Romney for condemning Ukraine call
President Trump continued on Sunday to rip into Sen. Mitt Romney for criticizing the president for urging foreign leaders to investigate Joe Biden a day after he called the Utah...
Collins becomes third GOP lawmaker to question Trump's call for China to probe Biden
WASHINGTON - Sen. Susan Collins joined two other Republican senators in criticizing President Trump for asking China to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden. “I thought the president made a big...
NFL star fined $5K for wearing Apple Watch
Odell Beckham isn't the only NFL player in hot water for wearing a watch. Ben Roethlisberger was fined $5,000 by the NFL for wearing an Apple Watch on the sideline...
Disturbing video shows violent vagrant beat homeless man in Chinatown rampage
Videos obtained by The Post capture a homicidal maniac bashing in the skull of a homeless sleeping on a Chinatown sidewalk -- and first responders later rushing to the scene...
Disgruntled Vikings receiver to face Giants after $200K fine
Stefon Diggs' bizarre week full of trade rumors culminated with the Vikings wide receiver being active for Sunday's game against the Giants. But the 25-year-old was set to play with...
Jim Jordan suggests Trump is taunting press with calls for China to probe Biden
WASHINGTON - Rep. Jim Jordan refused to say whether it was right or wrong for President Trump to say China should investigate Joe and Hunter Biden. “George, you really think...
A road warrior will help Braves beat Cardinals
Blessing of the animals at the Church of St. John the Divine on Sunday. Stitches, after going a horrific 2-13 last week in the NFL, is hoping the Bears, Cardinals...
Jilted man kills 5 people at ex's home in wealthy ski town: cops
A 25-year-old man killed five people in an Austrian ski town when he opened fire at his ex-girlfriend's home, according to reports. The suspect, who has not been named, admitted...
I'm 50 and job seeking — how can I stop feeling old and appear relevant?
I’m in my 50s and looking for a job for the first time in 25 years. I’ve had great success in my career, but I don’t seem to be getting...
NFL Week 5: Sunday's games to watch and full schedule
If we've learned anything leading up to Week 5 in the NFL, it's that there are some big quarterback problems for the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins. Kirk Cousins isn't...
NFL: Vontaze Burfict committed second headshot last week
Vontaze Burfict's brutal headshot to Jack Doyle wasn't his only illegal hit from last week. According to NFL.com, the league found a second helmet-to-helmet hit by Burfict from the Raiders'...
Homeless man bludgeoned to death while sleeping in Chinatown identified
The 83-year-old homeless man who was brutally murdered in predawn ramage in Chinatown has been identified, according to police sources. Cheun Kok, 83, was beaten to death with a heavy metal...
NFL pre-game injury report for Week 5: James Conner in, Rex Burkhead out
The first slate of Sunday games for Week 5 of the NFL season kicks off at 1 p.m. Make sure you check out who is active and who isn't before...
Thousands of Hong Kong protesters clash with police over mask ban
HONG KONG — Furiously yelling "Wearing a mask is not a crime," tens of thousands of masked protesters hit Hong Kong's rain-drenched streets Sunday in defiance of a new ban...
Antonio Brown's war with the Patriots and Raiders won't end anytime soon
Antonio Brown's quest to recoup his lost money is officially underway, and this saga could go on well into next year. The wide receiver's grievances against the Patriots and Raiders...
Factors to weigh when it comes to betting on Daniel Jones, Giants
Week by week, the tests are getting tougher for New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. He passed his first two with flying colors, leading victories over the Tampa Bay...
26-year-old man shot dead in East Harlem
A 26-year-old was shot dead in East Harlem, cops said Sunday. The man, whose name was not immediately released, was found shot in the torso on E. 116th Street near...
Cat needs IV drip after mating with 5 felines in one night
This kitty needed more than a cat nap after his escapades. A pedigree cat required IV fluids after he mated with at least five other felines in one night at...
Google's NYC learning center offers free advice, resources and inspiration
When Safiya Quamina attended a career workshop in July, the Crown Heights resident learned how to tailor her resume, craft a distinctive cover letter and answer behavior-based interview questions. Now, the...
Prince Andrew claims 2010 Jeffrey Epstein visit in NYC was to end friendship
Prince Andrew claims his scandalous 2010 trip to see Jeffrey Epstein in New York was actually to end his decades-long friendship with the depraved pedophile, according to a report Sunday.
Bills will cover, even if Josh Allen doesn't start
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his second season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Buffalo Bills (+3)...
Lawyer says second whistleblower has info about Trump call to Ukraine: report
The lawyer for a whistleblower who revealed President Trump's phone call with Ukraine's leader is representing a second whistleblower who has spoken with the inspector general of the intelligence community,...
Trump says Rick Perry urged him to call Ukraine president: report
President Trump told GOP lawmakers that he didn't want to make the phone call to the Ukrainian president that sparked an impeachment inquiry in the House but did so after...
Cowboys will get back on track
The Wildcat returns for his 23rd season with The Post. Including the 1992-2018 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stand at 615-520 (54.2 per cent) against the...
Giants won't get it done vs. Vikings
Giants-Redskins was the easiest selection last week — a stress-free, 24-3 Lock. Giants-Vikings, however, is shaping up to be the toughest call of Week 5. The Giants come in riding...
Four dead in Kansas City bar shooting, killer still at large
Two men shot-up a Kansas City bar early Sunday after getting guns following an earlier fight -- killing four men and injuring five others, according to cops. Police found the...
Aaron Judge is quietly dominating
Through the first two games of the ALDS, much of the Yankees’ offense has run through Aaron Judge. After reaching base in each of his first three plate appearances in...
US, North Korea, break off nuclear talks in Sweden after one day
Working-level nuclear talks in Sweden between North Korea and Washington have broken off after a single day without agreement, Pyongyang's top negotiator said late Saturday -- but the White House...
Surveillance video shows dog-walking man being struck by lightning
Surveillance video shows the moment a man walking his dogs gets struck by lightning -- seconds before a group of good Samaritans saved his life. The shocking footage, obtained by...
Giants vs. Vikings: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul's pick Get the feeling after all this Vikings angst, their lagging passing attack is going to erupt in a big way? There are no glaring weaknesses for Daniel Jones...
Biden: Trump is 'pushing flat-out lies...against me and my family'
Joe Biden accused President Trump of "pushing flat-out lies...against me and my family" in an op-ed late Saturday -- and repeated his vow to beat the incumbent "like a drum"...
Uber driver driven off mound by Yankees
In the movie, Randy Dobnak would walk off the mound a winner, helping the Twins snap their postseason drought, adding another layer to his already incredible story. Reality played out...
Jets vs. Eagles: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's call The Jets believed for most of the week that Sam Darnold would return for this game. Without him, this will be a game that feels impossible for them...
Why Yankees are so confident in their Game 3 starter
Not only have the first two games allowed the Yankees to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Twins in the ALDS, it’s also afforded them the luxury of going...
How Dellin Betances gave his Yankees teammates a jolt
Seeing Dellin Betances using crutches to get from the dugout to the first-base line for Game 1 introductions on Friday night at Yankee Stadium was only a reminder of what...
RJ Barrett showcases an NBA-ready skill
During Saturday’s open scrimmage at Columbia University, RJ Barrett made what broadcaster Mark Jackson would call “a grown-man move.’’ The Knicks’ 6-foot-7, rookie shooting guard drew contact with defender Frank...
There is no sugarcoating this grim Jets reality
PHILADELPHIA — If we’re being honest here, the Jets have little (to no) chance of defeating the Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. I know it. You know it....
Rangers' Alex Georgiev shows he's more than just a backup
OTTAWA, Ontario — If this is going to be the way Alex Georgiev plays all season, then giving Henrik Lundqvist fewer starts doesn’t figure to be a problem. Georgiev made...
Yankees shouldn't expect Twins to throw up white flag
In the losing clubhouse, there wasn’t much talk about mental hang-ups or playoff droughts. The Twins still don’t believe the past has anything to do with the present, their 12...
Note to Mets: This is the real benefit of a personal catcher
HOUSTON — Here is something for Mets fans to digest. Cy Young-candidate Gerrit Cole has a personal catcher in Martin Maldonado. That could be a good lesson for the Mets...
Take the Jaguars and Gardner Minshew to the bank
Jaguars (+3½) over PANTHERS: Gardner Minshew is harboring an ouchy knee, and Josh Dobbs remains last resort for Jags. Carolina and backup QB Kyle Allen loom as vulnerable favorites in...
History vs. Yankees not only thing suffocating the Twins
Amid the thunder tumbling from all the precincts of Yankee Stadium, the manager of the Minnesota Twins looked like he’d just eaten a pile of spaghetti — only to realize...
Why Browns-49ers clash is an early NFL litmus test
No game this week represents more of litmus test for both teams involved than Monday night’s matchup between the 49ers and Browns in Santa Clara, Calif. Which team is for...
Giants gearing up for a foe familiar with Pat Shurmur
The Vikings know Pat Shurmur quite well, so when they see this pairing of Shurmur and Daniel Jones, those who worked with Shurmur in Minnesota can recognize a good match...
The Astros' not-so-secret weapon
HOUSTON — Pure superstar strikeout power from Gerrit Cole. The stuff of legends. You can’t beat it. The Rays could not Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. There it was...
Nets' outreach event is continuing to grow
The Nets held their third-annual “Practice in the Park” for season-ticket holders in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday. Playing on the outdoor courts on Pier Two overlooking the Upper New...
How Bills RB Frank Gore quietly became an all-time great
It seems so out of character for him looking back now after all these years and after all these yards: The day Frank Gore thought about quitting football. Running backs...
Jets looking for any way to avoid huge 0-4 hole
PHILADELPHIA — The Jets spent this week hoping Sam Darnold would return, only to get the deflating news Thursday night that their starting quarterback would miss his third straight game...
Long Island liberals wake up to how green extremism hurts constituents
“A gas shortage threatens the Long Island region,” bleat six Long Island state senators, all Democrats, in a letter pleading for approval of a pipeline proposed to fix the problem...
Why the tristate ‘pot summit’ won’t settle a thing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is moving ahead with a tristate summit Oct. 17 to seek common policies on marijuana and vaping across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. But how will...
Golovkin captures controversial decision in brutal fight
After 12 rounds of their brutal battle at Madison Square Garden Saturday night, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and Sergiy Derevyanchenko raised their hands and staggered to their corners exhausted and stained...
Maniac charged in deadly Chinatown rampage calls himself 'tranquil' on Facebook
The vagrant who allegedly bludgeoned four sleeping homeless men to death in a pre-dawn Chinatown rampage Saturday calls himself the "tranquil" type on Facebook -- but warns that he doesn't...
Vivid Seats issue has this John Mayer fan singing the blues
Dear John: I recently experienced a disheartening situation with Vivid Seats. I purchased two tickets to a John Mayer concert on July 25 at Madison Square Garden. The tickets cost...