January 12, 2020
Vince Carter gets fitting send-off in Nets goodbye
On the same night the Nets welcomed back their biggest star in Kyrie Irving, they bid goodbye to arguably the most spectacular star they ever had when Vince Carter played...
'Small group' of Senate Republicans working to allow Trump trial witnesses
Sen. Susan Collins on Friday confirmed she is working with a "fairly small group" of fellow Republican senators to ensure witnesses can be called.
The blueprint that could save both Jets and Giants
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — For the sake of New York football and its sorry current state, hopefully Dave Gettleman and Joe Douglas had a close eye on the 49ers’ 27-10...
Rangers' young center making presence known in multiple ways
Filip Chytil talked Saturday morning about wanting to stand out in ways other than just scoring. Saturday night, he did both. The Rangers’ 20-year-old center had a strong effort in...
British socialite stole nearly $300K from grandmother with dementia
A British socialite stole nearly $300,000 from her dementia-suffering grandmother to fund her lavish lifestyle, including designer clothes and stays in Beverly Hills hotels, according to local reports. Emily Rosina...
Joe Judge will shake up Giants with key Bill Belichick philosphy
Are the Patriots a run-first or pass-first offense? Are they a man-to-man or zone coverage defense? Are they built around stars or uncovering hidden gems? Yes. To all of it....
Media gives Speaker Nancy Pelosi a free pass: Devine
Have a look at a magazine stand and you’ll see a wall of liberal women. Elizabeth Warren smiles from the cover of Rolling Stone. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is on the front...
Star wide receiver hungry to overcome family's LSU demons
NEW ORLEANS — It was nearly eight years ago to the day, and Justin Jefferson was in the Superdome crowd, hoping to celebrate an LSU national championship. Instead, he watched...
Fury as 'brute' who violently shoved his own grandmother ducks bail
A Manhattan man was all smiles Sunday as he was freed without bail after he allegedly assaulted his own granny — leaving his grandparents scared and outraged that he’s back...
Diamond District pawnshop raided by authorities
A Diamond District pawnshop was raided by authorities on suspicion of trafficking in stolen merchandise, The Post has learned. Investigators with the state Attorney General’s Office and NYPD’s Grand Larceny...
Nail art is the next big thing in men's fashion
While iconic rock stars such as David Bowie and Mick Jagger started embracing color nail polish decades ago, a new generation of A-listers are bringing high-fashion nail looks to the...
Barneys ‘schlockfest’ hurting traffic to Freds restaurant
Ever since the liquidation of Barneys began, a quiet, uncomfortable question has gripped Midtown’s power-lunching set: What about Freds? During the holidays, snooty shoppers griped that the luxury icon looked...
Devils knock off NHL's hottest team hours after firing GM
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils are starting to play their best hockey of the season and it cost the Tampa Bay Lightning their franchise-record tying 10-game winning streak....
Julius Randle's heartwarming Knicks moment speaks volumes
This all comes down to family. On the court and off. So when the Knicks came away with a rare victory, 124-121 over the Heat on Sunday at the Garden,...
Video: Blaze consumes several buildings in New Jersey town
An enormous six-alarm fire tore through two unoccupied apartment buildings under construction in a New Jersey town Sunday night, sending flames roaring into the sky, police said. The blaze erupted...
Packers hold off Seahawks, advance to NFC championship
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers connected with Davante Adams eight times for 160 yards and two touchdowns, Green Bay's spruced-up defense fended off a spirited Seattle rally, and the...
New Subway boss John Chidsey seizes control of ad budget
Subway’s new boss is making moves toward a new national ad strategy to boost the sandwich chain's sagging sales -- and put Jared Fogle behind it for good, The Post...
Trump reaches out to North Korea in bid to resume nuclear talks
The Trump administration has reached out to North Korea in hopes of resuming denuclearization talks, a report said. National security adviser Robert O’Brien told Axios that the administration “reached out...
From cowboys to celebrities, the everlasting appeal of Carhartt jackets
The first time I wore Carhartt was six years ago. I was making an early December trip to the "Frozen Tundra" of Lambeau Field to see the Green Bay Packers...
Army member allegedly 'shoots up' block with AR-15 claiming wife cheated
A US Army member turned his quiet Brooklyn block into a shooting range, firing his AR-15 into his own car and a neighbor’s home while accusing his wife of infidelity,...
Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes to blame for fireworks problem
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The announcement came on the scoreboard with just under two minutes remaining in Sunday’s AFC Divisional playoff game between the Chiefs and the Texans — Arrowhead...
Jimmy Johnson, Troy Aikman tear up in live Hall of Fame announcement
Jimmy Johnson fought back the emotion as long as he could. As was the case with Bill Cowher the day before on CBS, it was announced on live television Sunday...
Australian brushfires: Rescuers drop tons of veggies for stranded animals
Rescue workers in Australia are bombarding secluded parts of the fire-ravaged Land Down Under — with veggies. “Operation Rock Wallaby," commissioned by the government of New South Wales, has dropped...
Trump not isolationist or moralizing interventionist, why can't critics get that?
President Trump isn’t George W. Bush. That should be obvious to everyone by now, but his critics and even some of his supporters immediately acted as if it were 2003...
Kyrie Irving's return was everything Nets hoped for and more
Happy Kyrie Day. The Nets got their injured star back on Sunday, and it didn’t take him long to make a difference. Two months after going down with a shoulder...
How the NYPD is counting homicides wrong
Pop quiz: Was New York’s murder rate up 3 percent last year, or 8 percent? In figuring out if violent crime is rising, that’s a big difference. But under the...
Two days of record city temps giving way to possible snowfall
Spring break is over. After two days of record warm temperatures, winter is expected to creep back into the Big Apple this week — and possibly even drop some snow...
No, facial-recognition tech is not some racist Skynet
How ridiculous are fears about facial-recognition technology? Well, “advocates” from the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project are suing the MTA simply because the tech might be in use at the 42nd...
Pat Shurmur's failed Giants tenure won't keep him unemployed
Pat Shurmur is close to working with another quarterback from the 2019 NFL Draft class. Fired two weeks ago as the head coach of the Giants despite his impressive development...
The elite narrative on Iran brushes aside the fury of the Iranian people
In case you missed it, Tehran’s admission that it shot down that civilian Ukrainian plane triggered massive anti-regime protests, complete with fresh denunciations of the late Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Plus,...
Saudi students at Pensacola naval base to be expelled after shooting
More than a dozen Saudi Arabian servicemen training in the US will be expelled from the country in the wake of last month's shooting death of two sailors by a...
Brooklyn Dem party boss plans to resign this week
Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Frank Seddio plans to resign this week, The Post has learned. Seddio, who was elected as chairman in 2012, will announce he's bowing out at a...
Titans doubters should remember these legendary Giants
We have seen teams like these Titans before, teams that believe in themselves when no one else can find a reason to believe in them. Underdogs who play the respect...
Bill O'Brien ruined the Texans with one bonehead play
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sometimes avalanches start through natural causes. Other times there is a trigger that sets them off. Bill O’Brien triggered an avalanche on Sunday. The Texans coach...
It's just insane to blame Trump for Iran's downing of Ukrainian plane
Politics is a dirty business. Blaming opponents is standard. But there comes a time when such finger-pointing is downright unpatriotic. Liberals crossed that line by trying to pin the downing...
Two people stabbed in Bath Beach, cops say
Two people were stabbed Sunday in Bath Beach, cops said. One was stabbed in the neck, while the other suffered a chest wound in the incident that unfolded just after...
Rangers' talked-about playoff push is at crossroad
The Rangers did not need to look far Saturday to be reminded of what is still possible for a team outside of the playoff picture around the midway point of...
The $15 minimum wage disaster and other commentary
Libertarian: The $15 Disaster On Dec. 30, The New York Times editorial board repudiated its 1987 stance and endorsed a “$15 minimum wage.” The Times, Reason’s Billy Binion sighs, was...
How LSU, Clemson transformed their college football narratives
NEW ORLEANS — The narrative changes so quickly in sports. Yesterday’s cuddly underdog becomes today’s dynasty and before long it’s hard to remember how the old order of things toppled....
Julius Randle's heroics lead Knicks in emotional return
Interim coach Mike Miller and his Knicks needed this one. So did Julius Randle. The Knicks got big moments from their most recent lottery picks, rookie RJ Barrett and slumping...
City knew ferries have been for the rich since day one, documents reveal
Ferries help the poor? That’s rich. Mayor Bill de Blasio has insisted that his administration’s heavily-subsidized ferry service would help poor New Yorkers get around, but newly revealed data shows...
Chiefs rally to destroy Texans, advance to AFC championship
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the AFC championship game. How they returned to the brink of their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years...
Texas cop, firefighter among 11 killed in stormy weather
A Texas police officer and a firefighter were among 11 people killed as a dangerous storm system ripped through large swaths of the nation over the weekend. Lubbock Police Officer...
Devils fire GM with Martin Brodeur twist
The Devils' disastrous season reached a new level Sunday when the team fired general manager Ray Shero, marking the end to a mostly disappointing four-plus-year tenure that leaves the franchise...
Leadfoot Jumaane Williams hit with yet another speeding ticket
Williams is a public menace — at least when it comes to speeding in school zone
Giants' new defensive coordinator bucks popular Joe Judge theory
Patrick Graham is returning to the Giants after two seasons away. He won’t find many familiar faces. The Giants hired Graham as defensive coordinator on Sunday, and he will call...
Rangers turn to former Met amid Nolan Arenado trade rumblings
The Texas Rangers are turning to former Mets and Yankees slugger Todd Frazier as insurance should they strike out on a trade for Colorado Rockies superstar Nolan Arenado. Frazier, who...
NYPD supervisors targeted cops for complaining about OT issues: lawsuit
A pair of cops who raised the alarm about overtime issues at the NYPD were punished with foot patrols in a hardscrabble Bronx precinct, according to a lawsuit notice filed...
China trade deal commitments not lost in translation, Mnuchin says
China’s commitments in the Phase 1 trade deal with the United States were not changed during a lengthy translation process and will be released this week as the document is...
Prince Andrew accuser wears blue to raise awareness of human trafficking
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre wore blue in an online video Sunday to "stand united" on national human-trafficking-awareness day. Giuffre -- who claims she had sex three times with...
Hero firefighter rescues unconscious man from Brooklyn blaze
A firefighter crawled through a roaring fire to save an unconscious man in a Brooklyn apartment building Sunday morning, officials said. FDNY Capt. Christopher Livolsi told reporters that the resident...
Tiger Woods' son shows off incredible golf swing
Like father, like son. Tiger Woods is caddying for his son Charlie this weekend at a junior event, and footage surfaced online of Woods' 10-year-old kid swinging a golf club...
Dennis Smith Jr.'s unusual injury is taking on a life of its own
Dennis Smith Jr.'s oblique strain is taking on a life of its own. A serious baseball injury -- the Yankees’ Aaron Judge missed two months due to it last season...
Australian firefighters may have turned the tide on brushfires
Firefighters battling raging brushfires in Australia say they may have finally turned the tables on the blaze thanks to cooler weather and milder winds. "This fire took a major run...
Idaho teen dies two weeks after she was treated for flu symptoms
A 13-year-old Idaho girl died less than two weeks after she was diagnosed with the flu and treated with antibiotics, loved ones said. Liliana “Lily” Clark, of Idaho Falls, visited...
Schumer wants bomb-detection device out of 'testing limbo'
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday called for bomb-detection technology that can help spot bombs and suicide vests at busy transit hubs to be taken out of "testing limbo" and put...
4 Iraqi troops wounded in attack on base north of Baghdad
No US casualties were reported in the assault on Balad air base.
Body of missing 29-year-old California woman found inside U-Haul
The body of a missing California woman has been discovered inside an abandoned U-Haul, according to officials. Ashley Manning, 29 -- who went missing nearly two months ago -- was...
Woman claims she received dirty diapers in Amazon shipment
A New Jersey mom says she got more than she bargained for when she discovered the diapers she ordered off Amazon were already used. Nassly Sales said she ordered two...
Protesters in Iran avoid trampling US, Israeli flags
Hundreds of protesters in Iran refused to trample US and Israeli flags and denounced others who did as rallies continued against the regime for the downing of a Ukrainian passenger...
Top Iranian military commander wishes he had been on crashed plane
The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard whined on Sunday that he wished he was on the downed Ukrainian passenger jet so he could avoid the shame of making such...
Drew Brees drawing TV interest as Saints decision looms
If Drew Brees wants to hang up his cleats, he'll have a chance to remain on television. At least one TV network has reached out to the longtime Saints quarterback...
Judge blocks release of DA's 'bad cops' list
City district attorneys don't have to publicly name all the officers who have made their controversial "bad cop" lists — even those who have lied on the job, a judge...
Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Philippines
Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila blasted steam, ash and pebbles into the sky, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands.
Titans coach's penis joke resurfaces after playoff shocker
Mike Vrabel's privates talk is coming back to haunt him. As the Titans stunned the Ravens on Saturday with a 28-12 win in the AFC divisional round of the NFL...
Man shot in head outside Bronx liquor store dead
The unnamed man was found outside Legacy Wine & Liquors on Webster Ave. just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.
New York state has money for all these rich celebs
The rich will get richer -- by simply contacting the New York state comptroller’s office. There’s unclaimed money awaiting President Trump, Jeff Bezos, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Eliot Spitzer and...
Horny Olympians can hook up in new cardboard beds — but no threeways
Organizers unveiled the recyclable beds this week, claiming the new furnishings were "stronger than wooden beds."
Billionaire wants a girlfriend to fly to the moon with him
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is taking his search for love out of this world. The 44-year-old online fashion entrepreneur announced Sunday that he is seeking applicants to be his girlfriend...
Ex-NYPD commish rips bail reform: 'What the hell were they thinking?'
Former NYPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton became the latest critic to slam the new lax bail laws, calling the statewide criminal justice reform "a disgrace." "What the hell were they...
Ravens safety blames 'Drake curse' for shocking loss
It seems the "Drake Curse" isn't broken, after all. Some players and fans are blaming the rapper for the Ravens' 28-12 upset loss to the Titans. "The drake curse is...
Trump, top advisers voice support for protesters in Iran
President Trump and top members of his administration provided full-throated support on Sunday for the protesters calling out the Iranian government over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet. "To...
Queen, Olivia Newton-John to headline Australian fire relief concert
An eclectic assortment of stars including Olivia Newton-John, Queen, Alice Cooper and KD Lang will headline a massive benefit concert for Australian wildfire relief, according to a report Sunday. The...
Browns turning to Vikings OC to save their woebegone franchise
The Cleveland Browns hope Kevin Stefanski can be their savior. Stefanski is set to become the Browns' new head coach, according to multiple reports, filling the final NFL head-coaching vacancy....
Deshaun Watson will make this a game
The Chiefs are the flavor of the weekend. Flashy quarterback, brainy coach and an improved defense. A year ago, they smoked Indianapolis and Andrew Luck, 31-13, in the divisional round....
Serena Williams' first win as a mom snaps three-year title drought
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Serena Williams broke a three-year title drought when she beat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win the singles final at the ASB...
Chiefs-Texans: How to watch AFC Divisional Round game, time, weather
After Deshaun Watson dragged the Houston Texans past the Buffalo Bills last week, they travel to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. It’s a matchup...
Defense Secretary backs Trump's claim that 4 US embassies targeted by Iranians
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday backed President Trump’s claim that Iranian militia groups had targeted four US embassies for attack — but said he personally hasn’t seen the evidence....
This won't be a walk in the park for Chiefs
Houston Texans (+9½) over KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (Under 51): With the higher quality league entities enjoying home-field — and the rest and refreshment associated with their hard-earned bye weeks off...
Utah woman who vanished on work trip found dead in Florida lake
A Utah woman was found dead in a lake two days after she vanished while on a work trip in Florida, her family said. Kelly Glover, 37, went missing Thursday...
20 kitchen knife deals to boost your chef skills
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day have all come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can run away from the kitchen for good. Before you know it, it’ll be...
Patriots star arrested after jumping on hood of car
It's been a rough stretch for Julian Edelman. The New England Patriots receiver was arrested Saturday night after allegedly jumping on a Mercedes in Beverly Hills, according to police. This comes...
Uber Eats deliveryman puts restaurant worker in chokehold: cops
An Uber Eats deliveryman put a restaurant worker in a chokehold and punched the 22-year-old the head, cops said Sunday. The encounter unfolded at a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen on 8th...
Breaking down key stats, betting patterns for Sunday NFL games
There are two games Sunday to close out the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Let’s study key stats and betting patterns in both. Kansas City (-9¹/₂) vs. Houston, 3:05...
Iran's only female Olympic medalist defects
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist announced she has defected from the Islamic Republic — posting a blistering online letter over the weekend describing herself as “one of the millions of...
Pelosi: McConnell will be held accountable if he tosses impeachment trial
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday warned Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and his GOP colleagues that they would be held accountable by the American people if they dismiss the...
Man stabbed to death on Coney Island
A 42-year-old man was stabbed to death in Coney Island early Sunday, cops said. The man, whose name was not released, was found with numerous stab wounds in the torso...
Are networking events and co-learning initiatives the new MBA?
“Millennials might feel priced out of an MBA, but they want to keep learning.”
NFL playoffs selections: It will be a day for underdogs
The Wildcat returns for his 23rd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2018 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 615-520 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
What do I do if I love my job, but the company is unethical?
I love my job and colleagues, but I’m not happy with the ethical and business decisions the company is taking. I believe corporate social responsibility is critical, so I’m having...
Packers vs. Seahawks: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Willis' Call Green Bay is the healthier team and will be energized by a crowd that hasn’t seen playoff football in three years. The Seahawks’ lack of a running game...
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's actions on Iran: poll
A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the situation in Iran and believe the drone strike that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani makes the country...
Texans vs. Chiefs: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's Call Patrick Mahomes is going to remind everyone how special he is and outduel Deshaun Watson in this one. Mahomes lights up the Texans defense to advance to the...
Nets youngster finally breaking out of funk
After Rodions Kurucs had suffered through a crisis of confidence — trudged into criminal court and toiled in the G-League — Nets coach Kenny Atkinson told the young forward he...
Self-edited highlight video changed Clemson star's life
NEW ORLEANS — K’Von Wallace sat in the back of class. He was a spectator. His mother, Roxanne Barnes, was the student, juggling three jobs and two kids yet carving...
Mahomes-Watson feels like this legendary sports rivalry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A few months before the 2017 draft, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney delivered a warning for quarterback-needy NFL teams. “If they pass on Deshaun Watson, they’re passing...
Ryan Tannehill's run causing more grumbling about Adam Gase
Leave it to Antonio Cromartie to stir the pot. The former 11-year NFL cornerback on Saturday seemed to suggest Ryan Tannehill is better off without Adam Gase, who is now...
Knicks veteran on ex-teammate Jimmy Butler: 'A great leader'
Taj Gibson is not surprised by the impact his longtime teammate Jimmy Butler has had on the Heat this season. Miami comes into the Garden for a Sunday matinee as...
Russell Wilson's weekly test keeps Seahawks on their toes
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Russell Wilson distributes his own weekly game plan to members of the offense, which offers his own perspective on an upcoming opponent. Derived through film study...
Ryan Tannehill no longer an afterthought
BALTIMORE — Ryan Tannehill, who had 22 touchdowns and just six interceptions during the regular season, played well enough this season to convince the Titans to either sign him to...
Lunatic attacks woman with suitcase on Manhattan sidewalk
A crazed man attacked a 63-year-old woman with a rolling suitcase on a Midtown sidewalk, video footage released by police shows. The attack took place seconds after the New Year's...
When 49ers knew they could run Vikings into submission
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers dominated the Vikings so thoroughly in Saturday’s 27-10 NFC divisional playoff victory at Levi’s Stadium that it’s difficult to say there was one play...
How a lack of height lit a fire in LSU's star running back
NEW ORLEANS — Clyde Edwards-Helaire shook Kevin Faulk’s hand, then immediately got down to business. No small talk. No getting-to-know-you chatter. He wanted to know how Faulk did it, how...
This turtle has a better sex life than you
He’s swinging for the species! A prolifically sexually active turtle is being released into the wild after possibly saving his entire breed from extinction, according to Agence France-Presse. The hard-shelled...
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for serial slugger freed from jail
A homeless man released without bail despite repeat street attacks will be getting a mental wellness check-in custody -- following his latest run-in with the law. Eugene Webb, 26, was...
Rangers defenseman struggles in return from knee injury
ST. LOUIS — When Libor Hajek injured his right knee during a game on Dec. 5 in Columbus, the Rangers’ 21-year-old defenseman feared he could be out for a while....
Trump tweets support of Iranian protesters in Farsi
President Trump tweeted his support for Iranian protesters on Saturday -- in English and in Farsi. The commander in chief, known for his random capitalization and spelling on the platform,...
A familiar Islanders problem rears its ugly head
Two heavy teams that hope to wear the crown in June — the Islanders and Bruins — were almost mirror images of each other at Barclays Center on Saturday night....
Lamar Jackson picks worst time to turn into a mortal
BALTIMORE — All of Baltimore waited for the lightning. All of Baltimore waited for Lamar Jackson to light up the sky and electrocute the Titans. What they got was more...