February 16, 2020
Tim Tebow flirted with XFL before choosing the Mets grind
PORT ST. LUCIE — Tim Tebow’s passion for baseball remains high enough that he’s willing to weather at least another spring training and presumably minor league season for a shot...
Kobe tribute, new rules highlight unprecedented NBA All-Star Game
CHICAGO — In the end, the special number to honor Kobe Bryant during Sunday’s All-Star Game was 157. The new Bryant-inspired scoring system didn’t elevate the defensive intensity at the...
NHL superstar disses Rangers defenseman after ugly crosscheck
Bruins forward Brad Marchand crosschecked Ryan Lindgren during the second period of Boston’s 3-1 win Sunday at the Garden. He then took another verbal shot at the Rangers’ defenseman after...
These Yankees better be ready for grilling on cheating saga
TAMPA — With Yankees position players reporting to camp Monday, they can expect to be grilled about the Astros’ sign-stealing saga which may have cost the Yankees a trip to...
Devils' wild day of trades capped by 'emotional' win
NEWARK, N.J. — While there has been a lot written about No. 1 overall draft selections Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes being the New Jersey Devils' future, there is no...
Country singer Daniel Lee Martin dead by suicide amid child sex abuse charges
Country singer Daniel Lee Martin committed suicide in his Florida home as he faced child sex abuse charges back in Tennessee, according to authorities. Deputies at the Pasco County Sheriff’s...
Red Sox cheating probe has some new 'developments'
NORTH PORT, Fla. — “Development” is a fine word for movie scripts and young athletes. Less so if it refers to someone investigating you. And that’s where the Red Sox...
Nets' possible lineup strategy with Kyrie Irving lingering
The Nets will come out of the All-Star break having already played nearly two-thirds of the schedule, and still trying to figure out their best rotations and lineups for the...
Harvey Weinstein's case might be too weak to convict: Devine
The trial of Harvey Weinstein has provided ample evidence that he is a grotesque pig lacking empathy for the many women he preyed upon, but probably not enough to prove...
Robinson Cano eyeing vintage campaign with Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE — Robinson Cano was a model of health, until he arrived to the Mets. Limited to 107 games last year — the fewest of his career beyond...
Bloomberg takes heat from primary rivals on Sunday political talk shows
Mike Bloomberg was in the crosshairs of other Democratic presidential candidates on Sunday — with his rivals going on TV to slam his big-budget national ad blitz, past policies and...
Sales for refrigerated dog-food makers soar
The divide between dogs and their owners has never been so small — and a fast-growing niche of gourmet pet-food makers is cashing in. Demand for refrigerated pet foods, which...
Utah man accused of releasing rodents in hotel rooms to get free stays
A Utah man was arrested for allegedly releasing mice and hamsters in various hotel rooms and then complaining to management in order to get a free stay, a report said...
Cuomo blames anti-Semitism for dividing the country
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday the country is more divided than ever — pointing to recent anti-Semitic attacks in New York. The governor’s statements came after he was asked about...
Georgetown owed credit for overcoming lots of controversy
On Dec. 3, Patrick Ewing kicked two of his best players — starting point guard James Akinjo and key forward Josh LeBlanc — off the team. That was supposed to...
Almost half of UWS tower would have to be removed under new court ruling
That’s quite the haircut. A court ruling this past week could lead to a dramatic trimming of the nearly completed 200 Amsterdam Avenue, currently the tallest tower on the Upper...
Staten Islander mounts new challenge to state Sen. Savino in Democratic primary
One of the few remaining Democrats in the state Senate who previously allied herself with the GOP is facing a primary challenge on June 23. Staten Islander Brandon Stradford, 56,...
Jose Altuve tattoo conspiracy shows why MLB can't relent
NORTH PORT, Fla. — People want blood. They want historical revision. They won’t get what they want, yet they needn’t settle for nothing. Instead, from this Astros sign-stealing scandal that...
Cops release image of man wanted in slaying of Bronx deli worker
Police on Sunday released surveillance footage of a masked man wanted in the fatal shooting of a Bronx deli worker. The man could be seen in the footage ambling with...
The squeegee men, scourge of the '90s, are back in town
Just when you thought they were washed up, the notorious squeegee men are streaking back to Big Apple streets. The panhandling window-washers, who became the face of former Mayor Rudy...
The Rangers trade idea that could make Chris Kreider decision easier
So listen, there is a fairly decent chance that Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to the Bruins marked Chris Kreider’s final appearance at the Garden as a Ranger. While contract talks are...
Montana boy, 12, beaten by grandparents and 14-year-old uncle, prosecutors say
A 12-year-old Montana boy found dead earlier this month allegedly had been beaten by his grandparents and 14-year-old uncle, prosecutors said. James Sasser Jr., 47, and Patricia Batts, 48, appeared in...
‘Sonic’ speeds to $57M debut; ‘Parasite’ sees big Oscar bump
NEW YORK — The redesigned “Sonic the Hedgehog” showed plenty of teeth at the box office, speeding to a $57 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday, while “Parasite” saw...
Obscure golfer breaks through his PGA Tour nightmare
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Martin Trainer did not win the Genesis Invitational Sunday. Adam Scott did. But Trainer was a winner this week at Riviera. You’ve probably never heard of...
James Bond flick 'No Time to Die' scraps China plans over coronavirus
Well, it is called "No Time to Die." James Bond appears to have finally met his match: The Chinese premiere and a huge planned publicity tour of the country for...
Yoenis Cespedes taking huge step in long-winded recovery
NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Mets will hold their first full-squad workout on Monday, and it won’t be boar-ing. Yes, Yoenis Cespedes will train alongside his teammates at Clover Park...
New Jersey skier suffocates to death on chairlift
A man from New Jersey suffocated to death at a Colorado ski resort when he fell through a gap in a chairlift and became trapped with his coat wrapped around...
Over two dozen anti-ICE demonstrators arrested at Times Square protest
At least 30 members of an anti-ICE coalition were arrested during a Times Square protest Sunday, according to police and the group. Those arrested were among nearly 500 demonstrators with...
Knicks' top priority could lead to LaMelo Ball draft haul
CHICAGO — Incoming president Leon Rose is set up well for the draft on June 20 with three potential picks in the top 35. The Knicks, who own the fifth-worst...
Rangers' streak busted by Bruins in 'frustrating' loss
The Rangers knew they couldn’t afford to make too many mistakes against the stingiest defensive team in the NHL. Playing their second straight game without top-scoring defenseman Tony DeAngelo, the...
Gerrit Cole buzz escalates in surreal Yankees moment
TAMPA -- Until Sunday, Roger Clemens’ initial batting practice session 21 years ago inside Legends Field was the standard for excitement generated by a new Yankees pitcher. The bar has...
Bogus criminal justice reforms are endangering police, civilians across USA
This month, in a span of roughly 12 hours, two uniformed NYPD officers were shot and wounded in attempted assassinations in the Bronx — apparently by the same suspect. One...
Trump takes ceremonial lap around Daytona 500 track
President Trump became the first sitting president to take a ceremonial lap around the track at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday. The president's tricked-out limousine, nicknamed "The Beast," led drivers...
Washington’s birthday was celebrated during his presidency, successors hated it
Simple gratitude should suffice for reason to celebrate the third Monday in February by its official name, Washington’s Birthday, rather than by its popular one, Presidents’ Day. But if winning...
Watch this Georgia man take down shoplifting suspect with grocery cart
The Good Samaritan thrust his cart into the path of the suspect, sending him sprawling.
Topless protester confronts Bernie Sanders at Nevada campaign rally
A shirtless woman was part of a group that took the stage moments after Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced Sanders to the stage in Nevada.
Islanders acquire Devils captain for playoff push
The Islanders solidified their defense for the playoff push Sunday, acquiring Devils captain Andy Greene. The Devils got young defenseman David Quenneville and the Islanders’ second-round pick in the 2021...
NJ trip planner Steve Perillo sued for stealing competitor's trade secrets
A New Jersey travel planner known for his kitschy television commercials used insider information stolen from a competitor to launch a faith-based Christian tour department, a new lawsuit alleges. Steve...
Shaq's son looks at Kobe Bryant's last text 'every day'
Kobe Bryant texted Shaquille O'Neal's son, Shareef, just hours before he was killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, and Shareef cherishes those words. Shareef, who shared a screengrab...
Yet another sign Team de Blasio can’t be bothered to keep schools safe
In yet another de Blasio administration school safety failure, it turns out the city Department of Education has failed to live up to its commitments on combating bullying. To settle...
Police unions blast de Blasio's MTA board pick as a 'vote to support terrorism'
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez was roundly criticized for inviting convicted terrorist Oscar Lopez-Rivera to march in the Puerto Rican Day Parade.
It's scary how good Zion Williamson can become
The hype was supposed to be too high, even unfair. Zion Williamson missed 44 games. He wasn’t in top basketball condition. It was going to take him time to find...
George Washington: A founding father for all Americans now as then
One of the most compelling moments in the musical “Hamilton” is the entry of Gen. George Washington as the American rebels suddenly face 32,000 British troops in New York Harbor....
Brooklyn judge uses loophole in bail reform to send burglar to jail
A Brooklyn judge tapped a loophole in the state's controversial new bail reforms to send a serial burglar to jail.
What changes to NBA All-Star Game will mean for bettors
LAS VEGAS — The All-Star Game for any major sport has never been anything special. The contests usually lack in effort, and the result is of little consequence in the...
How to watch the NBA All-Star Game 2020
The 69th NBA All-Star Game presents the most dramatic overhaul in the event's history. In the matchup of Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis, the score will be reset to 0-0,...
Former Yankee, Met Tony Fernandez dead at 57
TORONTO — Tony Fernández, a stylish shortstop who made five All-Star teams during his 17 seasons in the major leagues and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win the 1993 World...
Trump at Daytona 500: 'Gentlemen, start your engines!'
President Trump delivered the most famous words in motorsports while serving as grand marshal of NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday. "Gentlemen, start your engines!" the president roared at the Daytona...
Under the hood of Trump's armored limo, a.k.a. 'The Beast'
The 20,000-pound Cadillac CT6 stretch sedan has five-inch-thick windows and can launch a smokescreen or tear gas.
Barnard students relieved Tessa Majors' alleged killer is 'off the street'
Barnard College students expressed a measure of relief Sunday at the arrest of Tessa Majors' alleged killer -- but remained on edge over her senseless slaying during a botched robbery...
Schumer dogs White House over plans to nix budget for bomb-sniffing pooches
"I've got a bone to pick with the White House," Schumer said, vowing to curb the "dangerous proposal."
Leonard Williams seeking career help from former Patriots star
Leonard Williams is seeking more than just a big pay day. Williams sought out former Patriots and Raiders defensive lineman Richard Seymour for training help as he tries to take...
Trump blames 'Fake News' for reporting wind blew down part of border wall
President Trump on Sunday blamed the "Fake News" for reporting that a section of the southern border wall had fallen over to make it "sound terrible" but the panels have...
Start your engines! President Trump revs up Daytona 500
The presidential limousine has pol position! President Trump served as the grand marshal for the Daytona 500 on Sunday, lapping the track in his Cadillac stretch limo before revving up...
Chicago couple treated for coronavirus make full recovery: officials
A Chicago woman and her husband -- the country's first case of person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus -- have made a full recovery, officials say. The couple, whose identities haven't...
Why American couple refuses to leave coronavirus-stricken cruise ship
An American lawyer and his wife are refusing to evacuate the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship docked off the coast of Japan -- because they say they feel safer aboard. Matthew Smith,...
Knicks' branding guru makes All-Star appearance after disastrous interview
CHICAGO -- Knicks branding consultant Steve Stoute has not been grounded by owner James Dolan after his remarks last week essentially making interim coach Mike Miller and his staff lame...
Man threatens to 'shoot' cops if they don't check on his daughter in '1 hour'
The man threatened to "harm" officers at the 67th Precinct in Brooklyn.
Americans evacuate coronavirus-stricken cruise on flights to US
Some 400 Americans were finally evacuated Sunday from the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan — as another 70 passengers aboard the quarantined vessel tested positive for the deadly...
Massive fire demolishes church in northern New Jersey
A massive four-alarm fire ripped through Shiloh Baptist Church in Elizabeth early Sunday, completely destroying it.
Points will be at a premium in this XFL battle
In Week 2 of the XFL, the Houston Roughnecks (-7.5) play host to the St. Louis BattleHawks on Sunday (6 p.m., FS1). Houston quarterback P.J. Walker threw for 272 yards...
Jed Lowrie's massive leg brace raises more questions
PORT ST. LUCIE – After missing almost all of last season with various leg ailments, Jed Lowrie arrived to spring training Sunday wearing a brace that extended from his left...
Rhode Island man charged with DUI twice in one day
Love is blind ... drunk. A Rhode Island man got arrested and charged with DUI twice in the same day on Valentine's Day, according to cops. Patrick Cahill, 62, was...
No injuries reported in rocket attack near US embassy in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — At least four rockets hit near the sprawling US embassy in Baghdad and an Iraqi base hosting American troops inside the Green Zone early Sunday, but caused no...
Innocent bystander was caught in fatal gunfire in East Harlem: cops
Purcell Gowie was struck by a stray bullet and declared dead at Harlem Hospital.
UN blacklist crushes cooperation that actually boosts Israeli-Palestinian ties
The depraved totalitarians, nefarious barbarians, two-bit gangsters, odious scoundrels and bigoted scum who run the United Nations recently set up a new “database” to help anti-Semites around the world target...
Chinese bank to destroy cash in areas hit by coronavirus
China's central bank will reportedly destroy some cash in areas hard-hit by the coronavirus to prevent contagion. People's Bank of China has ordered the return of paper currency in circulation...
The 10 'if' players who will swing the Mets' season
PORT ST. LUCIE -- If at full health -- and considering the organization maybe that term should come with a laugh track -- the Mets’ 26-man roster has little mystery....
Buttigieg says he won't take 'lectures on family values' from Rush Limbaugh
Limbaugh wondered how Democratic voters would react to a candidate "kissing his husband on stage."
20 can’t-miss President’s Day deals on cool tech
Most President’s Day sales are centered around home goods and mattress sales. But in 2020, it only makes sense that we celebrate with some modern-day tech. From TVs and laptops...
Biden says Trump's attacks on son Hunter 'initially' angered him
Biden admitted that Trump's campaign against him and his son has influenced his performance in the primaries so far.
Rob Manfred has high praise for Astros whistleblower
While a few baseball figures have been critical of Astros whistleblower Mike Fiers, he has the support of the commissioner. Fiers, the current Oakland Athletics pitcher who was a member...
De Blasio, TLC outraged that city taxi drivers are avoiding Chinese passengers
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is furious at revelations in a Post report that city cabbies and ride-share drivers are avoiding Chinese passengers over fears of the coronavirus. "This...
Cops search for two suspects in Brooklyn rape
Police released surveillance footage of the suspects Sunday.
MLB commissioner will warn teams about plunking Astros hitters
Pitchers across baseball may be checking their calendars to see when they'll have an opportunity to get retribution against the Astros for cheating, but Rob Manfred is trying to get...
Stunt woman, husband reportedly killed in shootout with her ex and his new wife
A leading Hollywood stunt woman was shot dead alongside her husband in a wild gun battle after they tried to ambush her ex-husband and his new wife at their home...
Biden: Black voters will soon see the real Bloomberg
Bloomberg's support among African-Americans has risen to 22 percent.
'Pandemonium' as shooting erupts at Hartford bar
Gunfire at a Connecticut bar early Sunday caused "pandemonium," leaving at least one person dead and four others injured, authorities said. A 28-year-old man was killed in the shooting around...
Broken art-ed: Banksy Valentine's Day mural defaced after just 2 days
On Saturday, just 48 hours after it went up, the mural was vandalized with a slur and a large pink heart.
Should I be honest about my intentions when I apply for a job?
I am looking for a job and need to stay local. I have been given conflicting advice by recruiters — some say it’s better to be honest so that no...
Does political banter belong in the office?
Embarrassed. That’s how Sam Smith (last name changed), 32, says he feels about JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s 2018 rant in which he claimed to be tougher and smarter than President...
2020 Daytona 500: How to watch on TV and stream it online
The Daytona 500, the first and biggest NASCAR race of the year, returns this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, to Daytona International Speedway for its 500 miles of high risk and...
Car wreck on Staten Island highway injures three
An allegedly wasted driver’s passenger died Sunday after he crashed into two other cars while going the wrong-way on a Staten Island expressway, police said. Aureliano Garcia-Juarez, 47, was going...
Taiwan confirms first coronavirus death
Taiwan on Sunday confirmed its first coronavirus death -- marking the fifth fatality outside of mainland China. The man, a 61-year-old taxi driver, was living with diabetes and hepatitis B...
'Like a prison sentence': Americans on coronavirus cruise ship slam quarantine
"They are holding us hostage for absolutely no reason," said one U.S. passenger.
Prince Andrew openly groped girls on Epstein's 'Pedophile Island,' AG says
Prince Andrew openly groped girls while staying at late pal Jeffrey Epstein's so-called “Pedophile Island," according to the local attorney general. “An employee told me that he saw Prince Andrew...
Dozens more coronavirus cases reported on quarantined cruise ship
Coronavirus continues to spread on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Japan -- with another 70 cases of the deadly illness diagnosed aboard, officials said Sunday. Japanese health minister...
Staten Island man charged with raping 11-year-old girl
A man with a lengthy rap sheet has been charged with raping an 11-year-old Brooklyn girl three times, cops and prosecutors said Sunday. Andre Clarke, 45, of Staten Island, most...
Giuliani blasts Bloomberg for flip-flop on stop-and-frisk
Rudy Giuliani knocked Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg for condemning the use of the controversial "stop-and-frisk" policy while he was mayor of New York. "What is this stuff that he’s...
Bail reform springs eternal: Teen released despite cop assault, car theft charges
A homeless teen who was charged with an attack on a plainclothes NYPD captain in Midtown last October has been released under New York's controversial new bail reform guidelines after...
Alabama lawmaker fights tough abortion laws with 'mandatory vasectomy' bill
Under a wacky new proposed law, all men in Alabama would be forced to have vasectomies once they reach the age of 50. The bill's sponsor, Democratic state Rep. Rolanda...
Yankees sign former Rockies right-hander
TAMPA — The Yankees have invited right-hander Chad Bettis to camp on a minor-league deal that according to The Post’s Joel Sherman would pay him $1.5 million if he makes...
Noah Syndergaard uses Mets' shirtless troll to mock Astros
Noah Syndergaard took a playful swipe at the Astros after his Mets teammates trolled him by working out shirtless during Saturday's workout at Port St. Lucie. The right-hander retweeted a...
What Mickey Callaway learned after being fired by Mets
TEMPE, Ariz. — Mickey Callaway says his baseball knowledge expanded tremendously during his two seasons as the Mets’ manager, and the Los Angeles Angels will benefit from his Queens education...
Mets reliever enjoying career resurgence because of this pitch
PORT ST. LUCIE — Brad Brach’s grand expectations for the Mets bullpen are based partly on the law of averages. “I just think some of the guys, there is no...
Gerrit Cole ready for his next Yankees first
TAMPA — After going through stretching exercises Saturday morning on Field 3 of the Yankees’ spring training complex, the pitchers played catch. While that exercise was going on, Gerrit Cole...
Rangers taking look at another top blue-line prospect
Amid all the defensive prospects the Rangers have stockpiled, maybe Joey Keane has gone a little under the radar. But when the club thought it might need a righty-shot in...
Polly want a Poppy?: cockatoos ravaging fields of poppy seeds
Poppy-pillaging parrots are the latest scourge of farmers in Tasmania. Flocks of hundreds of cockatoos are ravaging the fields of farmers who grow the plants that produce that bagel and...
Islanders come up empty
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt said he missed the gold goalie pads Marc-Andre Fleury was set to sign and let the team auction off for charity....
Astros owner just latest leader to devalue the truth
It’s not that we can’t handle the truth. It’s more that it’s so seldom hit our way we’re rarely given the chance. Astros team owner Jim Crane explained Thursday that...
The politics behind Premier Golf League-PGA Tour struggle
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — There’s an elephant in the room, lording over the PGA Tour establishment, and it doesn’t carry a driver, a putter, a world ranking or have any...
Judge orders a little off the top of controversial UWS condo tower
The soon-to-be tallest building on the Upper West Side might have to be trimmed at the top. A State Supreme court judge ruled earlier this week that the city must...