January 26, 2020

Derek Jeter focuses on Kobe Bryant's life off the court in remembrance

Derek Jeter and Kobe Bryant ended their 20-year Hall of Fame careers just two years apart and became business partners, and after Bryant died along with eight others in a...

Super Bowl tight ends are on brink of breaking unkind trend

MIAMI — The time is now for the tight end. Seven wide receivers, seven running backs, four linebackers, three defensive linemen, two safeties, a cornerback and a return specialist account...

Billie Eilish wins Album of the Year, but says Ariana Grande deserved it

“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” is the album of the year. Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell took home the win for Album of the...

Billie Eilish beats out Lizzo for Best New Artist at Grammys 2020

Billie Eilish might be a "Bad Guy" to Lizzo and Lil Nas X fans — but she's the best gal at the 2020 Grammys. Grammys host Alicia Keys and 2019...

Killing the city's housing stock: another progressive 'victory'

Last year’s rent-regulation “reforms” are already making life harder for everyday New Yorkers: Landlords are slashing what they’re spending on apartment renovations, and even taking units off the market because...

Republicans condemn Dems' ‘scheme’ to delay Trump impeachment trial

Democrats and Republicans knocked heads Sunday over the need to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump — a question that could face a critical vote as...

College basketball star mourning 'close friend' Kobe Bryant

Oregon point guard Sabrina Ionescu looked up with tears in her eyes and made the sign of the cross at center court before facing Oregon State on Sunday. The women’s...

Democrats only strategy on impeachment is to make it take as long as possible

By the time the House impeachment managers finally wrapped their opening arguments Friday, it had become painfully clear that their goal in this trial is simply to spend as much...

Joe Biden's bias comes through in trying to outwoke competition: Devine

Joe Biden doesn’t sound very moderate when he says there is “no room for compromise” on “transgender equality.” It is the “civil rights issue of our time,” he tweeted last...

Richard Carranza has to go

It’s time for New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza to go.

Sexual assault claim marked Kobe Bryant's darkest episode

Kobe Bryant was an All-Star on the court, but his legacy off the hardwood was more complex. The legendary NBA player made headlines in July 2003 when he was arrested...

Crowd lifts SUV to save woman trapped after Manhattan crash

Nearly a dozen people on Sunday lifted an SUV to rescue a woman who became trapped under a car after she was apparently run over on the Lower East Side,...

Health officials: Coronavirus 'much more contagious' than previously thought

Chinese officials on Sunday revealed that patients infected with the coronavirus can spread the deadly illness before experiencing any symptoms — prompting fears about how to contain the disease. China’s...

NYC pols freak out over NYPD's mild 'tough love' for homeless subway law-breakers

At least the new Subway Diversion Program recognizes the problem and is aiming to do something about it.

The 'secret sauce' that helps Catholic schools over-achieve

Last week, the Supreme Court heard ­arguments in Espinoza v. Montana. At ­issue is the constitutionality of the state’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits public revenue from going to religious schools....

Grammys 2020: Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year for 'Bad Guy'

It's the song everyone can't stop singing. Billie Eilish won the Song of the Year award at the 2020 Grammys at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday,...

Lil Nas X and big Nas join forces at Grammys 2020

BTS also assisted.

Usher's sloppy Prince tribute bombed at Grammys 2020

Sheila E couldn't even save it.

Three new cases of coronavirus confirmed in US, four more being tested in NY

The United States confirmed three new cases of the deadly coronavirus over the weekend — while officials in New York said four possible patients are being tested here. The latest...

Grammys' best-dressed celebrities of 2020: Ariana, Lizzo and more

While other Hollywood awards shows tend to be more about gorgeous gowns and elegant updos, musicians tend to let it all hang out at the Grammys.

Impeachment's proving a giant dud and other commetary

Impeach watch: The World-Historical Dud  At The Hill, Liz Peek snarks: “Is there a law against boring people to death?” If there were, Democrats could be indicted for initiating “such...

Paying tribute: Madison Square Garden lights up for Kobe Bryant

Grief-stricken fans donned Kobe Bryant T-shirts on Sunday and flocked to Madison Square Garden, which was lit up in the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers to pay...

Kobe Bryant career highlights: From HS player of the year to his final game

1996: Graduates from Lower Merion HS outside Philadelphia as USA Today’s National High School Player of the Year June 26, 1996: Drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the...

Marc Leishman charges back for emotional Farmers victory

LA JOLLA, Calif. — The scene around the Torrey Pines clubhouse as the Farmers Insurance Open was coming to its climax Sunday afternoon was as surreal as it was frenetic....

Why Demi Lovato cried during her Grammys performance of 'Anyone'

Demi Lovato got emotional during the performance of her new song, "Anyone," at the 2020 Grammys, marking her first performance since her 2018 overdose scare. Taking the stage at the...

Longtime Bronx pol Ruben Diaz Jr. to retire from public office

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said he is dropping out of the mayoral race and will retire from public office once his term ends in 2021. The 46-year-old, longtime...

Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lizzo dazzle on Grammys red carpet

The big nominees were lit up like crystal balls on the Grammys red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Lizzo, who was up for eight awards, many for her...

Super Bowl 2020 has everything to be spectacular theater

MIAMI — I don't need 20/20 vision to see that Super Bowl 2020 will be a classic — between one franchise that hasn’t won a Super Bowl in 50 years...

BBC mocked for airing LeBron James footage in segment about Kobe Bryant's death

The BBC is being widely mocked online for showing footage of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James while airing a segment about the death of Kobe Bryant. Evening news program...

Six other victims ID'd in fatal Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

A girls' basketball coach was identified as one of the fatalities in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter Sunday, officials said. Christina Mauser — who worked at...

Mark Cuban's Mavericks honoring Kobe Bryant in big way

The NBA continued to stand in solidarity after Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that also killed his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced Sunday...

'A chosen one': Phil Jackson's touching tribute to Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was “a chosen one” to Phil Jackson. The legendary coach, who mentored Bryant for 11 seasons with the Lakers, delivered a tribute to his former player after the...

Gov. Cuomo heads to Poland for 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday embarked for Poland ahead of Monday’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the World War II Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. “It seems unimaginable, but it...

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 80 in China

The death toll from a viral outbreak in Wuhan, China has risen to 80 people, the Chinese government said on Sunday. The increase in fatalities came as Chinese officials said...

'Everyone is in shock': How the Lakers found out about Kobe Bryant's death

Los Angeles Lakers players found out about Kobe Bryant's tragic death on Sunday as they flew home from Philadelphia on a team plane. Dwight Howard — the only player who...

Inside the '90s 'cult' that locked humans inside 'Spaceship Earth'

PARK CITY, Utah — In 1991, eight people stepped into a massive, airtight structure near Oracle, Arizona, with the ambitious plan of staying put for two years. Called Biosphere 2,...

Grammys 2020: Twitter loses it over Nick Jonas' tooth during performance

At least he eats his greens.

Mom, siblings speak in front of hundreds of mourners for 'little angel Tommy' Valva

The mom and young siblings of little Thomas Valva -- the 8 year-old who died after his NYPD cop allegedly forced the boy to sleep in a freezing garage --...

'Superman is not supposed to die': Knicks, Nets mourn Kobe Bryant

The Garden’s exterior was lit in purple and gold. Inside, the mood was just blue. And the Knicks’ locker room was a somber place even in victory. Playing hours after...

MSNBC anchor apologizes after appearing to make racial slur covering Kobe Bryant's death

An MSNBC anchor apologized on Sunday after some believed she made a racial slur during a live broadcast shortly after the death of Kobe Bryant. Host Alison Morris appeared to...

Lizzo, Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men open Grammys 2020 with Kobe Bryant tribute

Boyz II Men were a surprise guest.

Yankees, Mets stars stunned by Kobe Bryant tragedy that also killed baseball coach

The tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant on Sunday didn’t just send shock waves through the basketball world. According to several reports, one of the other victims was John...

Long Island's largest LGBT nonprofit scrutinized by state

Long Island’s largest LGBT nonprofit is being scrutinized by the state over the way it handles the millions of taxpayer dollars it receives each year, The Post has learned. A...

Heartbreaking video shows Tiger Woods finding out about Kobe Bryant's death

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Kobe Bryant’s life ended about 15 minutes after Tiger Woods’ final round at the Farmers Insurance Open began Sunday at Torrey Pines. When they were on...

Knicks broadcaster gets choked up on air about Kobe Bryant's death

Even though the basketball world stood at a standstill Sunday after Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash, the league's slate of games went...

Kobe Bryant to be honored on Grammys 2020 telecast

The 2020 Grammy Awards will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at the awards ceremony Sunday night. Producers are “working quickly” to come up with a way to honor the basketball...

Rocket attack strikes US Embassy in Baghdad

A rocket attack targeting the US Embassy in Baghdad resulted in one rocket striking a dining hall in the compound Sunday, reports said. Three rockets were fired at the embassy,...

Heavy sadness fills Kobe Bryant's 'second home'

Knicks fan Parteek Katyal of Bethpage had planned to wear an RJ Barrett jersey to Sunday night’s game against the Nets at the Garden. But as he stood in the...

'Like a little brother': Michael Jordan's emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant

Michael Jordan paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant on Sunday after the 41-year-old Lakers legend and his teenage daughter were killed in a helicopter crash earlier in the day. ...

De Blasio tried to KO testimony of corruption whistleblower

"The mayor freaked out to the point where people started to say, ‘Wow, you’re protesting too much,' " said a source.

Nets coach Kenny Atkinson gets emotional over Kobe Bryant's death

Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson was visibly shaken and struggled to control his emotions as he spoke Sunday about Kobe Bryant's death in a California helicopter crash. Atkinson's eyes were...

Kobe Bryant honored at Pro Bowl in post-sack, touchdown celebrations

The Kobe Bryant tributes weren’t limited to the basketball court. Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith found a way during the Pro Bowl in Orlando to honor the Lakers legend, who died...

LeBron James in tears following death of Kobe Bryant

LeBron James was spotted in tears, hugging multiple people and walking with his head down hours following the stunning death of NBA and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. According to video...

NBA commissioner hails 'remarkable' Kobe Bryant after deadly helicopter crash

NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement following the deaths of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Sunday in a helicopter crash. Bryant was 41. “The NBA family is...

College baseball coach also killed in Kobe Bryant crash

John Altobelli, the baseball coach at California's Orange Coast College, was reportedly among the nine killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday along with basketball legend Kobe Bryant and Bryant's...

Kobe Bryant's death hit Knicks legend 'like a hammer'

Knicks legend Walt Frazier entered the Garden on Sunday in a powder-blue suit and in a daze, knowing the night’s Nets-Knicks broadcast wouldnt be an easy one. Hours after learning...

More feared dead in helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter

Nine people are believed to have died in the California helicopter crash that killed basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, authorities revealed Sunday, updating an initial death toll...

Kobe Bryant through the years

Southwest Airlines removes sick passenger over coronavirus concerns

Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight in Las Vegas wore masks as a traveler with flu-like symptoms was escorted off the plane.

Nets superstar sitting out game to mourn death of Kobe Bryant

Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is sitting out Sunday's game against the Knicks to mourn the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Irving left Madison Square Garden after learning the 41-year-old...

NBA teams run out 24-second shot clock to honor Kobe Bryant

A chilling start to the Raptors-Spurs game on Sunday afternoon was a beautiful tribute to dead Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. Both the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs...

'No words to express the pain': Shaq mourns Kobe Bryant

O'Neal and Bryant played for the Lakers together from 1996 through 2004, forming one of the most formidable duos in NBA history.

Heartwarming video of Kobe Bryant and daughter courtside resurfaces

YES Network cameras caught Kobe and Gianna courtside at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on December 21.

China suspends wildlife animal trade over coronavirus outbreak

China banned wildlife trade nationwide starting Sunday due to the deadly coronavirus sweeping across the country, officials said. No wildlife can be transported or sold in any markets and online...

76-year-old survived seven-story fall by landing in storage bin

Barbara Heller plummeted to the ground Friday after falling out of the window of her apartment on East 81st Street.

Kobe Bryant's shocking death feels unfathomable

Sometimes, there are no words. Sometimes, even the memories aren’t true sustenance, not yet, not for a while. You turn on a television and learn Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old...

9-month-old baby diagnosed with coronavirus

The baby girl is the youngest of the 68 coronavirus cases detected in Beijing since the illness emerged last month.

Nadler will miss 'some' of impeachment trial after wife's cancer surgery

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a member of the House's legal team, said Sunday he will miss "some" of the Senate impeachment trial to remain in New York with his wife who...

Grammy winners 2020: Complete list with nominees

Billie Eilish swept the big four categories of the 2020 Grammy Awards, getting all of the Recording Academy’s love for Album, Song and Record of the Year, as well as...

Ex-Knicks star distraught after finding out about Kobe Bryant's death during game

The stunning news that NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a private helicopter crash left former Knicks superstar Amar'e Stoudemire at a loss of words during a game in...

Tragic photo of wreckage from Kobe Bryant copter crash

This is the hellish aftermath of the California helicopter crash that killed basketball icon Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and as many as seven others Sunday. Emergency workers can be...

Kobe Bryant's daughter, Gianna, was an aspiring basketball star

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant's daughter, Gianna, was following in her father's footsteps on the hardwood before dying with him in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. The second-oldest of...

Kobe's legendary career included 5 titles, two gold medals

One of the greatest players in league history, Bryant scored 60 points in his final game in 2016.

Kobe Bryant: Revisit his Oscar-winning film, 'Dear Basketball'

Any true baller knows Kobe Bryant ruled royal on the court, but some basketball fans might not realize the Los Angeles Lakers star was an Oscar winner, as well. The...

Nuggets hold moment of silence after Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash

After Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, the Denver Nuggets held a moment of silence for Bryant, who was 41, before their...

Bryant, daughter were flying to his training facility when they crashed

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were on their way to the legendary NBA player’s Mamba Sports Academy in California on Sunday morning when their helicopter crashed, reports said. The...

Brooklyn Councilman Rafael Espinal resigns

Espinal, who advocated for NYC nightlife, recently ended his campaign for Brooklyn borough president.

Thug mugs 66-year-old woman with walker

The brute dragged the woman to the ground, according to police.

Trump mourns 'terrible' death of Kobe Bryant

President Trump acknowledged the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a California helicopter crash on Sunday, calling it "terrible news" in a tweet. "Reports are that basketball...

Schumer calls on feds to declare coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency

Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday urged federal officials to declare coronavirus a public health emergency in the US, so millions more in funds could be made available to fight the...

Fifth case of coronavirus in US confirmed

The patient, who wasn't identified, is a student enrolled at Arizona State University in Tempe.

Kobe Bryant's teen daughter among victims of fatal chopper crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant's 13-year-old daughter was aboard the helicopter that crashed in the hills of Southern California on Sunday, killing the pair and up to seven other people, according...

Mexican towns arming children to defend against cartels

Villagers in southern Mexico are arming kids as young as eight years old to defend against violent drug cartels that have been terrorizing their communities, according to news reports. Nearly...

10-year-old among victims in deadly home invasion

Another boy, just 3 years old, was also shot and is hospitalized in serious condition.

3 possible NY coronavirus cases negative, results for 4 pending: Cuomo

Three possible coronavirus cases in New York were proven to be negative by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while results on four others are pending, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash aftermath shown in video

A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter was seen flying through thick plumes of white smoke on Sunday, in the aftermath of the chopper crash that killed legendary NBA player...

Sports world reacts to Kobe Bryant's death

The news rocked the sports world, with many athletes sharing their disbelief and tributes on social media.

Kobe Bryant once gave Lakers GM Rob Pelinka the helicopter ride of his life

Kobe Bryant had long loved flying in his own chopper — even using one in a prank that gave Lakers GM Rob Pelinka the fright of his life. The future...

Fourth US case of coronavirus confirmed in Los Angeles

The patient, whose identity was not released, was described as a traveler returning from Wuhan.

Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter killed in California helicopter crash

Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant has died in a California helicopter crash, reports said Sunday. He was 41. The retired Los Angeles Lakers star was traveling in his private helicopter...

New twist in the Rangers' Lias Andersson saga

Lias Andersson is getting back on the ice, but not with the Rangers. The team announced Sunday it has loaned the 21-year-old forward to Swedish Hockey League club HV71, a...

Cellino & Barnes unveil new separate law firm names

The legal partners' split, which should wrap up in the coming months, began in 2017 when Cellino accused Barnes of poaching clients.

Trump gets high marks on economy, but half want him removed: poll

The economy under President Trump has earned its best ratings from American voters in nearly two decades, a survey released Sunday found -- but half of those polled said the...

Everything you need to know about the Grammys tonight

Amid backstage drama, music’s biggest night is set.

Lauren Sanchez's brother again denies leaking Jeff Bezos' penis pics

The brother of Jeff Bezos's new girlfriend has again denied leaking the Amazon CEO's "penis selfies" at the heart of an international hacking scandal now involving Saudi Arabia, according to...

FBI reviewing claims Ilhan Omar married her brother

Agents met with a concerned party who handed over documents regarding Omar's 2009 marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi.

China using HIV drugs to treat deadly coronavirus

China is using HIV drugs to treat the deadly coronavirus as experts search for a cure, according to a report. Beijing officials with China's National Health Commission said two drugs...

Sanders, Buttigieg lead in New Hampshire: poll

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Bernie Sanders are leading the pack in the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary race, a poll released Sunday shows. Sanders, who's from neighboring Vermont, has...

Cuomo proposes 3 percent tax on new medical facilities

Many health care firms looking to erect new medical facilities face a fat tax hike under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $178-billion budget plan. The proposal will slap health care providers with...

Trump says Adam Schiff 'has not paid the price, yet'

President Trump railed against Rep. Adam Schiff on Sunday, calling him "CORRUPT" and saying he has "not paid the price, yet" -- in Twitter posts the California Democrat said he...

Justin Verlander's Astros compliment left CC Sabathia fuming

It didn't seem possible for CC Sabathia to be angrier than he already is about the Astros' cheating scandal. But Justin Verlander poured gasoline on the fire. In his speech...

Paris cancels Chinese New Year parade over coronavirus fears

The decision by organizers came after three cases were confirmed in France of the deadly illness that originated in Wuhan, China.

Couple spat on, slapped trans woman on subway platform

"I swear, I just wish people would leave me alone." victim Serera Daniari said in a video. "I just want to be left alone."

Royal Rumble predictions: This won't be Roman Reigns' night

Nothing stirs up WWE fans’ emotions quite like the Royal Rumble. Will their favorites, such as Becky Lynch last year, get their long-awaited push toward a WrestleMania main event or...

Frank Sinatra's golden toilets sold at auction

The lavish loos were among many items under the gavel from Ol’ Blue Eyes’ getaway at the Golden Nugget.

Ghislaine Maxwell had special access to Buckingham Palace, former cop claims

Prince Andrew was so close to Jeffrey Epstein's accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell he would secretly let her into Buckingham Palace up to four times a day, his former police protection...

The sign that the Knicks could bring Charles Oakley back to MSG

So this is where the Knicks’ new branding mission appears to be headed. Charles Oakley, whose feud with Knicks owner James Dolan has been a black eye for the franchise...

Volvo leadership program lets employees fast-track success

In some companies, there’s a way to avoid the slow ladder to success and take the elevator instead, by using fast-track leadership trainee programs. At Volvo Cars, one path to...

Royal Rumble odds: Roman Reigns, Shayna Baszler are the favorites

The Royal Rumble is the official start of WrestleMania season in WWE. The men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches can be unpredictable — filled with favorites, surprises and dream entrants...

How do I stop my customers from stiffing me on a tip?

I’m a valet driver who picks up and returns cars to customers from a local car dealership. I drive carefully, about 10 to 20 miles on average each trip, yet...

Pope Francis gives special prayer for coronavirus victims

Pope Francis on Sunday gave special prayers for those sickened and killed by the coronavirus, praising the "great commitment" to contain the outbreak that is sparking global panic. "I would...

23-year-old tourist's legs amputated after falling on subway tracks

A 23-year-old tourist tumbled onto PATH tracks in Manhattan and was run over by a train, ultimately losing both her legs — but miraculously survived thanks to her bright pink...

Super Bowl dilemma bettors face when it comes to the Chiefs

Early betting for next Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV featuring the Chiefs and 49ers has been clear cut. Kansas City gets hit hard at pick ’em. Chiefs backers can’t believe they...

Alan Dershowitz reunites with 'just hanging' Epstein in hell on 'SNL'

President Trump impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz got sent to hell in the first Saturday Night Live skit of 2020 -- getting reunited with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein who said he was...

30 auto accessories to enhance your ride

Whether you take frequent road trips, drive for a ride-share service, or just commute to and from work, there are always ways to enhance your ride. And we’ve got just...

Man hospitalized after 'lady friend' puts pesticide in dinner

A Bronx man landed in the hospital after his "lady friend" poisoned his meal with pesticide, police said Sunday. The 50-year-old man told authorities he became sick Thursday night following...

Trump says his legal team 'shredded' Democrats in impeachment trial

President Trump lauded his legal team on Sunday, saying it "shredded" the arguments of Democrats, the day after White House lawyers made their first presentation in the Senate impeachment trial....

Bet the Under in this Big Ten battle

On Christmas morning, Indiana was 11-1 and ninth in the country in offensive efficiency. The Hoosiers have gone 4-3 since that start and are now 72nd in the country in...

Good Samaritan killed while helping teen in broken-down car

A 57-year-old man died after stopping in Suffolk County to help a teen in a broken-down SUV, police said Sunday. Cops said the 18-year-old man was driving his 1998 Nissan...

Connecticut student being monitored for coronavirus

A student at Wesleyan University in Connecticut is being monitored as a possible case of the deadly new coronavirus, school officials said. The unidentified student complained of cough and fever...

Two dead, seven injured after South Carolina bar shooting

HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Two people were killed and seven people were injured early Sunday in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, officials said. The shooting took place at...

Four cops hospitalized after their NYPD SUVs collide in the Bronx

Four cops miraculously survived a violent collision that totaled their two NYPD SUVs early Sunday morning. The officers were in the Parkchester section of the Bronx responding to reports of...

Third US case of coronavirus confirmed in California

California is now home to the third US case of the deadly coronavirus, officials there revealed early Sunday, joining Chicago and the Seattle, Wash. area, where the first cases were...

What Pete Alonso is planning to do for a Year 2 encore

How do you top a record-breaking rookie season? Not necessarily by breaking more records. In preparing for his sophomore season, reigning National League Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso said...

Patrick Mahomes is NFL's best player — and his time is now

A famous George Bernard Shaw quote applies to how Patrick Mahomes plays quarterback: “You see things, and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were, and I say,...

'Take her out!' Trump tells Giuliani pals of ambassador in new recording

A recording released Saturday appears to confirm reports that President Trump met with both Igor Fruman and Lev Parnas, donors he has claimed he didn’t know and told them to...

Knicks fans will get first crack at Kyrie Irving since he joined Nets

It was less than a year ago that Kyrie Irving entered Madison Square Garden wearing an opposing jersey and was showered with love from Knicks fans. “We want Kyrie,” they...

Coronavirus 'whistleblower' nurse says China has 90,000 sick

The coronavirus now has a whistleblower — a nurse in Wuhan who insists in a shocking online video that close to 90,000 people in China have the disease, far more...

Jacob deGrom not about to lower his expectations

The Mets’ soft-spoken ace can’t hide his hard desire to add to his trophy case. Jacob deGrom, the winner of two straight National League Cy Young Awards, showed up at...

Nets' lineup switches pay off in a big way

DETROIT — With the Nets coming into Detroit on a five-game losing skid, Kenny Atkinson brought Spencer Dinwiddie off the bench for the first time in well over two months....

Why NFL once doubted Patrick Mahomes

With a rocket arm, quick feet and a sharp mind, Patrick Mahomes makes plays as if he weren’t human. It’s ironic because the doubts about Mahomes entering the NFL all...

Cyborg just made MMA history

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cris “Cyborg” Justino won the Bellator featherweight championship Saturday night, becoming the first fighter to claim title belts in four major MMA organizations with a fourth-round stoppage...

Coco Gauff's latest dream run is over

MELBOURNE, Australia — It made sense to Sofia Kenin that Coco Gauff would be the one getting all of the attention and generating all of the buzz. That's only natural...

Mike Tyson treatment: Danny Garcia gets bitten in win

Danny Garcia packed a punch. Ivan Redkach apparently should have packed a snack. Garcia devoured Redkach to the tune of a 12-round unanimous decision in their welterweight fight at Barclays...

'Hillary' lands in Sundance — and the 2020 election — like a hand grenade

PARK CITY, Utah — Hillary Clinton threw a hand grenade at the 2020 Democratic presidential primary election Saturday with her new documentary, “Hillary.” The one-sided, four-part Hulu series about her...

LeBron James hits another milestone

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James was a teenager when he first met Kobe Bryant at a youth basketball camp, in awe of his idol and ears open as the Los...

Trump appears to be recorded requesting Marie Yovanovitch to be fired

A newly released recording appears to confirm reports that President Trump met with both Igor Fruman and Lev Parnas — donors he has claimed he didn’t know — and told...

Vets group wants Trump apology for downplaying brain injuries after Iran airstrike

President Trump has drawn the ire of veterans for downplaying the traumatic brain injuries troops sustained during the recent Iranian missile strikes. Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding Trump apologize...