January 11, 2020

High-ranking pro-Iran militia commander reportedly shot dead in Iraq

Taleb Abbas Ali al-Saedi, a top leader of the Popular Mobilization Forces, was killed in Karbala, a city in central Iraq, by “unidentified gunmen,” the outlet reported.

'They are killers': Anti-government protesters in Iran face off against police

Iranian protesters faced down police in riot gear Saturday, shouting criticisms of the "immoral" republic, and being met with tear gas, a tense new video from the scene shows.

Derrick Henry carries Titans into AFC title game

BALTIMORE — With his bright red shoes and relentless running, Derrick Henry grabbed the spotlight and wouldn't let go. When he was done leading Tennessee into the AFC championship game...

Three leaps of faith put 49ers on brink of Super Bowl berth

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — This thing started three years ago, and no one really knew how it was going to go, because the project was unconventional and it was beginning...

Rangers take step backward in loss to Blues

ST. LOUIS — The Rangers arrived at Enterprise Center on Saturday feeling good about their play over the past week. The reigning Stanley Cup champs quickly put an end to...

Man stabbed seven times in Greenpoint attack

A man was hospitalized Friday morning after being stabbed seven times on a residential Greenpoint block, police sources said. The victim, 24, was outside the townhouse at 99 Diamond Street...

Islanders fall to Bruins in overtime

Patrice Bergeron scored a power-play goal 1:33 into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night at Barclays Center. Jake...

Clemson bracing for battle vs. 'different breed'

NEW ORLEANS — Clemson safety Tanner Muse called LSU quarterback Joe Burrow a “different breed.” Coach Dabo Swinney described him as “special.” Defensive coordinator Brent Venables couldn’t find a weakness...

Devils pull off shocking upset

WASHINGTON — On a night that looked primed for Alex Ovechkin to fill the net, another first overall pick took over instead. Nico Hischier scored twice and was part of...

Elon Musk quiets doubters with Tesla stock rise

Tesla stock is up 98 percent in just the past three months, and Elon Musk dancing all the way to the bank.

Bronx, Staten Island register strong wage gains in federal job growth report

Many will take Manhattan, but last year was a good time to work in The Bronx and Staten Island, too.

Why experts are fearing a recession in 2020

“When corporate profits turn negative, corporations tend to lay people off,” said Richard Bernstein of Richard Bernstein Advisors.

AOC, sworn enemy of dark money, now pushing her own PAC

Socialist superstar Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday began a fundraising push for her very own political action committee -- despite her status as the party’s leading foe of big money...

Trump's 'peace-through-strength' philosophy on Iran is what America needs: Goodwin

Trump is not a warmonger -- he’s a deal maker and his record is that of someone who uses our military might as a deterrent, unleashes it with discretion and...

Roy Williams says 'fire me' after historic UNC loss

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Year after year, every Clemson team that played at North Carolina left the court in the same fashion: by throwing another loss onto what had grown...

Where New Orleans ranks on shortlist of big-game venues

NEW ORLEANS — It was 50 years ago Saturday that this city officially joined the ranks of big-time pro sports destinations. Super Bowl IV was played that day, Jan. 11,...

I got banned from a casino for using a friend's rewards card

Dear John: I have been a faithful reader of The New York Post for several years. I hope that you can help me with a problem that I have where...

Amazon blocked our account after returning items from our wedding registry

Dear John: I am reaching out to you as I have read your answer to the individual who has some issues with Amazon shutting down their account unjustly and you...

Super Bowl-winning coach gets Hall of Fame surprise

CBS analyst Bill Cowher received a 'Hall' of a surprise on Saturday night. The longtime Steelers coach — who led Pittsburgh to a Super Bowl title in 2005 — was...

No, repairing the disastrous criminal-justice 'reforms' isn't about bringing back bail

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and other backers of New York’s criminal-justice reforms want to pretend that fixing its flaws means fully restoring cash bail. Don’t buy it for a minute....

Facing the facts about New York's budget hole

Despite solid growth in revenues over the last decade, New York state faces a $6 billion budget gap this coming fiscal year — and worse in the years to follow....

Outpatient medical procedure leads to costly insurance problem

Dear John: I have a Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance problem.  I had an outpatient procedure done last August at the local hospital. I got a referral to see...

No sign of criminality in death of twin babies in Queens shelter

The parents of the tragic twins found dead in the Queens homeless shelter are no longer being questioned by police, law enforcement sources told The Post Saturday. There are no...

Giants eye Dolphins assistant, ex-Jet for defensive coordinator

Joe Judge had no previous connection to the Giants before being named the 19th head coach in franchise history, but it looks as if he is not afraid to keep...

Florida man gets 90 days in jail for spitting on Trump supporter in MAGA hat

A Florida man who was caught on a restaurant security camera spitting on a 67-year-old Trump supporter wearing a MAGA hat was sentenced to 90 days in Indian River County...

LSU pays big to keep mastermind assistant behind Joe Burrow

NEW ORLEANS — Plans can change, but right now Joe Brady isn’t planning on leaving LSU. The Tigers’ passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach, who has been so integral in the...

49ers destroy Vikings to clinch NFC championship berth

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Richard Sherman anticipated the route for an interception and then watched the San Francisco 49ers run eight straight times for the touchdown that put them in...

Man charged for killing elderly Queens cat lady also a fan of felines

The twisted Queens man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a 92-year-old “cat lady” also fancied felines, his social media appears to show. “Of all of God’s creatures there is...

Gov. Cuomo calls for more stringent oversight of dodgy doctors

Cuomo on Friday called for the state health commissioner to have more power to suspend a doctor's license if there is a risk to the public.

Knicks are getting whole again with big return set

It’s not like the Knicks were winning regularly before Julius Randle and Marcus Morris each missed multiple games this week. But an already undermanned roster has looked even more depleted...

WPIX cameraman claims he was fired over false racism claims by Muslim anchor

A WPIX cameraman was fired after a Muslim anchorwoman and other station staffers falsely accused him of racism and Islamaphobia, he claims in an explosive lawsuit.

US warns Iraq that cash crunch is coming if troops get booted

The US is warning Iraq that it will pay big time if Baghdad boots out American troops. State Department officials took aim at Iraq's central bank account at the Federal...

Warm weather brings weekend respite to NYC

It’s beginning to look a lot like ... summer? The thermometer in Central Park reached a record 68 degrees Saturday, smashing a 25-year-old record of 63 degrees and sending surprised...

Nets' plan for Spencer Dinwiddie in extra-crowded backcourt

Spencer Dinwiddie comes into Sunday’s game against Atlanta off one of the best games of his career. And with Caris LeVert rounding back into form and Kyrie Irving nearing a...

How the Palace of Versailles led to Carlos Ghosn's downfall

Like Marie-Antoinette, Carlos Ghosn’s troubles escalated after a round of extravagant parties at the Palace of Versailles. When the former Nissan boss and international fugitive married his second wife Carole...

Myles Powell gets help as Seton Hall stays perfect in Big East

In a showdown between two of college basketball’s most dynamic scorers, Seton Hall star Myles Powell came out on top — with a little help from his teammates. Thanks to...

Trump celebrates his 'powerful' border wall, names it after himself

“Illegal crossing are dropping as more and more Wall is being completed!” the president tweeted.

Joe Judge's coaching staff features another Pat Shurmur twist

Joe Judge was responsible for special teams and wide receivers this past season with the Patriots, making it significant he is retaining two assistants off Pat Shurmur’s staff from those...

Iran detains British ambassador, accuses him of organizing protests

Britain's ambassador to Iran, Robert Macaire, was briefly detained Saturday as the country faces international condemnation over their downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 earlier this week. The news...

Inside Ed Orgeron's rocky road to LSU redemption

NEW ORLEANS — The dream was discarded in two weeks. The lifelong LSU fan donned purple, gold and pads, then quit and drove 100 miles back down the Bayou, where...

This NJ girl defends herself against bullies with a whistle

When Giada Oates prepares to leave for school each morning, the 10-year-old packs her book bag with the essentials: homework, phone, wallet — and a whistle. The Hackensack, NJ, girl...

Badly needed Giants makeover will be uncomfortable for all

Joe Judge did not need long to sort through all the words, rhetoric and bullet-points reinforced in his hours-long interview with the Giants to extract the takeaway that convinced him...

Here's what Soleimani was carrying when he was killed

Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani died with his cell phone, a wad of bills in his wallet and books of poetry, new photos reveal. The photos, obtained by Fox News,...

Taiwanese president's re-election expected to escalate fight with China

Taiwan's president won re-election Saturday in a historic victory, showing support for her strong stance against the Chinese government's attempt to overtake the island. President Tsai Ing-wen broke election records,...

These elite NY colleges top list of most sexual violence complaints

New York’s colleges recorded nearly 4,000 sexual misconduct complaints in 2018, with Cornell and New York University at the top of the list, new state data shows. The upstate Ivy...

NHL superstar reaches Mike Trout level of MVP greatness

So can we just retire the Mike Trout Trophy after awarding it by unanimous vote to Connor McDavid, whose goal seen ’round the world in Toronto on Monday only served...

NYC Explorers Club facing lawsuit from 'bullied' scuba divers

Ocean adventurer Christine Dennison called it “sad” that the club “has tried to diminish my accomplishments and value by revoking my membership.”

Critics skeptical de Blasio and Carranza can tackle anti-Semitic education in schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to add a new curriculum on anti-Semitism in city schools has sparked debate, with some saying his administration has mainly focused on “black victimization," while...

Kyrie Irving expected to return in total about-face

Two months after going down with a shoulder impingement — and just a week after acknowledging that season-ending surgery was on the table — Kyrie Irving is expected to make...

Horny NBC hockey analyst addresses threesome controversy

Former NHL star and NBC hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick apologized Saturday and said he “went too far” when he joked about having a threesome with colleague Kathryn Tappen on a...

These are the products you need to help reach your health goals

Prioritizing your personal health is key to living your best life. But from busy schedules to family responsibilities, our attention can easily be pulled away from the wellness goals we’ve...

Man mauled to death by dog on street called Pug Lane

A man died after being attacked by a dog on a street called Pug Lane -- and the canine's owner has been charged with murder. Police responding to a 911...

Want to live forever? Here's where the oldest people in the world reside

To live a long time, find your passion. That's the advice of a doctor in Okinawa, Japan, where a significant number of residents have reached the century-mark and beyond. One...

Family of late 'Bad Santa' feuding over his $8M fortune

When New York City's "Bad Santa" died, he left behind a lot of gold in some stockings. Now the kids and estranged wife of Manhattanite Joel Krupnik, whose famously creepy...

Prosecutor's hubby claims bathroom spycam found by nanny just an innocent 'fetish'

Matthew Seltzer, married to Manhattan assistant district attorney Lauren Angelo-Seltzer, was accused in January of installing a spy camera to capture the family's 23-year-old nanny Vanessa Rivas changing in a...

NFL playoff selections: Bet against the two favorites

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. Tennessee Titans (+9)...

Man sparks panic after pretending to pull gun on fellow subway passengers

A panicked straphanger pulled the emergency cord, stopping the train short of the station, the sources said.

Ex-rubber room teacher wins fight against 'rampant' DOE retaliation

Francesco Portelos who once live-streamed himself in a rubber room has forced the city Department of Education to publicly admit it wrongly retaliated against him.

Mavericks vs. 76ers prediction: Sixers will keep rolling without Joel Embiid

The 76ers will start a two-game road trip Saturday against the Mavericks after picking up two home wins over teams currently in playoff positions – one of which cost them...

Best Buy employee who roughed up would-be shoplifter catches eye of UFC boss

UFC boss Dana White was so impressed by the footage of 24-year-old Summer Tapasa mauling the alleged would-be crook that he invited her to watch an upcoming match in Nevada.

Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence may be on heels of iconic rivalry

NEW ORLEANS — They arrive at the Big Game from completely different starting points, so far removed from each other that it is almost funny to think they play the...

Iran vigils erupt into anti-government protests as students turn on regime

“F--k you & your mistake!” said a banner held up by students at Amir Kabir University that showed the names and photos of 16 students who died when Ukraine International...

Black Jews feel 'alienated' by Orthodox whites after anti-Semitic attacks

When Raphael Fulcher heard about the Dec. 28 Hanukkah machete attack, in which five Orthodox Jewish men were allegedly stabbed by a black assailant — at a rabbi’s home just...

Brute yanks woman's hair, steals her glasses on Brooklyn subway platform

A man grabbed a woman by the hair on a Brooklyn subway platform, then stole her glasses, authorities said. The 36-year-old woman was waiting to board a northbound Q train...

76ers vs. Mavericks: Game time, how to watch, injury report

After an impressive 109-98 home win over the Celtics in their first game without Joel Embiid on Thursday, the 76ers travel to Dallas to play the Mavericks. It’s a matchup...

'Most Knicks prize ever': Fan's reward for half-court shot isn't going over well

The Knicks awarded a male fan $1,000 in lottery scratch-off tickets Friday for hitting a half-court shot, according to ESPN, which left some surprised — especially after the same shot...

St. John's first Big East win can't mask troubling trend

Four games into its Big East schedule, St. John’s is starting to make itself more recognizable. The Red Storm’s winless start to the conference schedule ended Saturday afternoon at the...

Gun applications surge in Rockland County after Hanukkah stabbings

The Jews of Monsey are fighting back. In the days after a machete-wielding madman allegedly stormed a rabbi's home and attacked five people during a Hanukkah celebration, dozens of Orthodox...

Adorable koala plushes are taking NYC by storm

The idea to place the tree huggers around town came from the Big Apple outpost of Australian ad agency Cummins&Partners, according to AdWeek.

John F. Kennedy paintings of Brooklyn waterfront hit the auction block

John F. Kennedy was well known for his many passions and talents -- but painting the Brooklyn waterfront wasn't one of them. Yet in 1960, during the heat of his...

Aaron Rodgers' new Packers reality is all about urgency

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers knows Father Time is undefeated, which means his career is entering its fourth quarter with not much chance for overtime. It has added a...

Notorious white nationalist group targets NYC

The Patriot Front, which is designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, posted a photo on its web site of a sign hanging outside the train...

Texans, Chiefs battling to erase painful memories

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It has been 50 years since the Chiefs last played in a Super Bowl. Last year, they were so close they could taste it, but Dee...

Texas becomes first state to close door on refugees

No mas! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, blaming Congress for “a broken federal immigration system,” took President Trump up on his offer allowing states to bar refugees -- making Texas the...

Woman busted for allegedly stabbing man on Midtown subway platform

A woman was busted early Saturday for allegedly stabbing a man on a Midtown subway platform, police said. Evelyn Porter, 49, was waiting for the northbound 6 train at the...

Gamer saves friend's life from 5,000 miles away

A British gamer earned an extra life after having a seizure while playing an online game thanks to a friend thousands of miles away. Texan Dia Lathora, 21, was talking...

This is the only way MLB will avoid another labor mess

Welcome to baseball’s beautifully boring January. Oh, sure, the anvil about to fall on the Astros will entertain us for a couple of days, and the perennially unheralded Derek Jeter...

Head of militant Jewish group plans to 'confront' black leaders in NYC

The leader of the militant Jewish Defense League says he is soon coming to New York City to confront black leaders. "A top priority for the Jewish Defence [sic] League...

What bettors should remember when it comes to the Titans

Given sensationalized media reaction, you’d have thought star running back Derrick Henry rushed for 300 yards and seven touchdowns in last week’s Tennessee Titans upset of the New England Patriots....

The Yankees roster casualty of Brett Gardner's new contract

Brett Gardner is back with the Yankees -- officially. The longtime outfielder agreed to a new deal with the team last month, but didn’t take a physical until Tuesday and...

How Dick Cheney and Colin Powell went from bosom buddies to bitter foes

In 1991, Dick Cheney and Colin Powell were riding high on their Persian Gulf War triumph. More than four million New Yorkers poured into the streets to cheer the ticker-tape...

Travel if you dare: Here are most cursed places in the world

There are some places on earth that are downright scary – jinxed, inhabited by the devil or simply doomed. Many now are mostly ghost towns, where only the bravest of...

Third teen arrested in fatal Christmas Eve mugging over $1

The suspect, identified by a high-ranking police source as 14-year-old Xavier Lowe, was busted Friday night in the Bronx for his alleged role in the senseless attack.

Fliers recruiting suicide terrorists to attack US distributed in Iran

Students at Iran's Islamic Azad University are being offered a novel new career choice — suicide terrorist. Leaflets are being distributed at the influential school urging students to sign up...

Bill Belichick may have sabotaged Josh McDaniels' head coaching dream

While Bill Belichick played a large role in assistant Joe Judge becoming head coach of the Giants, he may also have sabotaged longtime New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels...

Vultures are pooping and puking all over Border Protection radio tower

The tower has proved exceedingly popular with the scavenging birds of prey who have, for all intents and purposes, taken it -- and the structures around it -- hostage.

White House may expand travel ban on anniversary of Trump's original order

The White House is considering adding as many as seven more countries, most of them majority Muslim, to its travel ban as President Trump refocuses on immigration in his campaign...

Vikings' run ends here, and they won't keep it close

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (-7) over Minnesota Vikings (UNDER 44½): Insightful weighing of a handful of exotic factors may possibly make the critical difference in a very tight handicap. How much...

Why today's young men are terrified of sex

Mason, a former college football player from suburban Milwaukee, was almost 20 years old when he lost his virginity. It’s a story you don’t hear too often. Boys, we’re told,...

How to change your life in 2020 with these 'tiny habits'

It’s only halfway through the month, but there’s a good chance you’ve already jettisoned your New Year’s resolutions in frustration, all those grand plans of transformation and dramatic life change...

Judge Judy sets the stage for Bloomberg's anti-Trump rally

TV’s Judge Judy Sheindlin introduced Bloomberg with a dig at the left-wing Democrats running for the nomination.

NYC's oldest club is accepting female members for the first time

Members of the 235-year-old Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, an organization that once included George Washington, voted "two-to-one" in favor of a motion to change their bylaws...

The surprisingly smart solution to climate change — coming from conservatives

When it comes to climate change, most of us think we know where the battle lines are drawn: On one side, progressives believe a warming planet is a global emergency...

49ers-Vikings: How to watch NFC Divisional Round game, time, weather

The San Francisco 49ers return from their bye week to play host to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round. To get here, the Vikings stunned the Saints in...

How Venezuela could help Iran mount an attack against America

If Tehran plans further retaliation for Qassem Soleimani’s elimination, Venezuela could pose a threat.

Blezow's playoff picks: Lamar Jackson-led Ravens will roll

There ought to be some kind of special service to humanity award given to the Titans for knocking out the Patriots in the first round of the playoffs. Instead, all...

How New Jersey did bail reform better than New York 

It turns out the public isn’t particularly crazy about criminal defendants accused of serious offenses waltzing out of courthouses before their alleged victims are discharged from the hospital (that is,...

Just plane wrong: The grossest things people do in-flight revealed

About a year ago, during a flight I was on from Mexico City to New York City, a passenger in first class got a little too comfortable after taking an...

Vikings vs. 49ers: Minnesota is getting respect in the line

NFL playoff action resumes Saturday with the start of the divisional round. The week must have flown by fast for the Minnesota Vikings, who won an overtime thriller last Sunday...

Shocking twist emerges in Brooklyn man's 'one-punch killing'

New surveillance video obtained by police shows a second suspect slugging Rodriguez in the back of the head before he hit the pavement and shattered his skull, sources familiar with...

How computers will eventually steal jobs from white-collar workers 

New Yorkers might imagine they are safe from automation. Your city, after all, is a white-collar city: a place packed with lawyers and accountants, architects and consultants, bankers and marketeers,...

Narwhal tusk-wielding London Bridge hero: Soleimani killing will 'feed terror'

“The next generation of terrorists will rise as a direct result of these actions and we must condemn them now,” Frost told the Guardian.

Democrats in swing districts aim to head off far-left 2020 candidates

House Democrats from swing districts – those most at risk of losing their seats in November – are flocking to Joe Biden’s camp, terrified that a far-left presidential candidate like...

Why Harry and Meghan will find life even harder as non-royals

Harry and Meghan don’t know how good they have it. They want to bust out of their gilded cage and roam free, but they’re so naive they’re like fluffy kitties...

North Korea says Trump birthday greeting to Kim won't restart nuke talks

North Korea thinks new nuclear talks with the US are simply Kimpossible. A rep for the country batted down the idea that a birthday greeting from President Trump to leader...

Middle East's longest-ruling monarch dead at 79

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Mideast’s longest-ruling monarch who carefully balanced diplomatic ties between Iran and the U.S., died late Friday at 79. The sultan’s death raised the risk...

Serial slugger arrested again — hours after release under new bail reform law

The homeless man cut loose without bail despite a history of unprovoked street attacks has been busted again — just a few hours after his release, police said Saturday. Eugene...

On the hunt with Central Africa's 'lost' shark-toothed pygmy tribe

In a small corner of the civil war-ravaged Central African Republic lives a tribe of strikingly small people struggling to keep their ancient culture intact. The Ba’Aka, rarely seen by...

Japan seeks Interpol wanted notice for Carole Ghosn, wife of ex-Nissan CEO

The heat is rising for the wife of former Nissan exec Carlos Ghosn. Japanese authorities have reportedly asked for an Interpol wanted notice for Carole Ghosn, who is with her...

What Joe Judge absolutely won't tolerate with Giants

New Giants coach Joe Judge huddled with Steve Serby to talk everything from his influences to his approach and philosophy, to why he is the right person for the job....

Earthquake rocks Puerto Rico — days after latest quake

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook Puerto Rico early Saturday, days after the island lost power following an earlier, even larger quake. US Geological Survey records show a 5.9 quake at...

This college football title game trend could help your wager

LAS VEGAS — It’s amusing to listen to Dabo Swinney’s rants about Clemson being a disrespected underdog. It’s worth a laugh because it’s phony coach-speak and because he actually said...

Elderly woman dies after she's struck by same car twice in Queens

A woman was killed after being struck by a car — twice — just a block from her Queens home, police said Saturday. The victim, identified as Yulan Lu, 68,...

Sydney Opera House pays tribute to firefighters amid bushfires

The sails of the Sydney Opera House glowed Saturday night with images of the heroic firefighters who have been battling fierce blazes across the country. The projections were a tribute...

Conor McGregor must put up or shut up at UFC 246

With all the noise that surrounds Conor McGregor these days, it’s easy to forget he’s one of the best mixed martial artists in the sport. Though he hasn’t fought in...

The underdog will cover in Kansas-Baylor Top 5 battle

Kansas and Baylor will square off Saturday in the first battle of top five foes in this decade, with both are coming in playing tremendous defense. The teams enter into...

Ukrainian president seeks 'justice' over Iran plane crash

Ukraine is seeking "justice" after Iran accidentally shot down a commercial airliner headed for Kiev last week, its president said Saturday. "We expect from Iran assurances of their readiness for a...

19 deals on home and tech products to kick off 2020

It’s easy to get caught up in all the incredible deals around the holiday season. Between Black Friday, Cyber Week, Green Monday, and the weeks leading up to and following...

Trump claims he was robbed of Nobel Peace Prize

President Trump says he was robbed — of the Nobel Peace Prize. While speaking at a rally in Toledo, Ohio, this week the billionaire said he deserved the prize, recently...

Controversial bail reform springs serial robbery suspect -- who then pulls off fifth heist

He’s laughing all the way to the next bank. A John Dillinger wannabe is on the loose thanks to lax bail laws that set him free despite his arrest in...

Knicks keep reminding they are hopeless

The Pelicans have gained hope in such youngsters as Zion Williamson, though he has yet to make his NBA debut, and Jaxson Hayes, who was drafted five slots after the...

Why Joe Judge hire is a directional change for Giants

The era of the quarterback cocoon ends here. And now. The Giants promoted Ben McAdoo from offensive coordinator to head coach in large part because they loved what he did...

Ravens vs. Titans: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Serby Says The bye week and home-field advantage prove to be the difference as the gallant Titans run out of gas in the fourth quarter. Ravens 24, Titans 20 Marquee...

Lonzo Ball has 2020 NBA Draft suggestion for Knicks

LaMelo Ball is projected to be among the top picks in the 2020 NBA draft, and his older brother believes he would be an ideal fit for the Knicks. “Wherever...

Vikings vs. 49ers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Cannizzaro's Pick The 49ers are the No. 1-overall seed in the NFC for a reason. Garoppolo is better than Cousins, who had his day last weekend. The 49ers defense keeping...

'Banged-up' Clemson WR vows to bring it vs. LSU

NEW ORLEANS — Tee Higgins has avoided the questions as if he were eluding a linebacker while going over the middle. He hasn’t talked much about the injury that sidelined...

LSU star turning heads but late grandfather always on his mind

The reflex hammer struck the right knee. Tap. Tap. Tap. Then, the left knee. Touch. Tap. Tap. There was no response. Darryl Stingley was placed on a stretcher. The Patriots...

LeBron James and Lakers completely frustrate Mavericks

DALLAS — LeBron James drove for easy layups or quick passes to open shooters at the 3-point line early in another meeting with Dallas phenom Luka Doncic. The 20-year-old Mavericks...

Lamar Jackson has former dynamic QB 'living through' him

BALTIMORE — No one had seen anything like him, no one had seen a quarterback like him, this lanky dual threat who could beat you with a rocket arm and...

Bill Parcells' special relationship with Vikings coach

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Six days ago, Bill Parcells was in a quandary. As he watched the Vikings and Saints play in the NFC wild-card playoff game, the Hall of...

How Lundqvist is handling Rangers' 'unusual situation'

So it will be Henrik Lundqvist in nets, Alexandar Georgiev on the bench and Igor Shesterkin in street clothes in the Rangers’ latest installment of three-goaltender monte Saturday night in...

Man busted for killing elderly woman claimed 'his pants fell' before alleged sex assault 

The man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a 92-year-old woman in Queens claimed to cops that he'd been trying to help the old woman — but then he lost...

Joe Judge won over Giants like he did HS teammates: 'Rare breed'

LANSDALE, Pa. — The rest of the country asked who, but here, they already knew. They once asked that question, too, when he was just a kid from Doylestown who...

MIT admits it made 'significant mistakes' by taking Jeffrey Epstein donations

Several top MIT officials have admitted they “made significant mistakes of judgment” by taking $850,000 in donations from Jeffrey Epstein in a relationship that was “more extensive and lasted longer...

Bourbon Street gives glimpse of LSU's other title-game edge

NEW ORLEANS — There are certain cities, it’s almost impossible to walk their streets without a song involuntarily slipping in and out of your heart, if not your ears. A...