August 29, 2020
California state Senate moves to consider reparations for slavery
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves, as the nation struggles...
US Open unlike any other set to begin without festive crowd
Venus Williams entered the USTA National Tennis Center on Saturday through the subway-station entrance with one coach and nobody shouting her name or asking for a selfie or autograph. On...
'Big Game Brass' lives up to his name in Islanders' win
Derick Brassard. Otherwise known as “The Notorious BGB.” It was 1-1, Islanders-Flyers, with time ticking down in the second period when Ivan Provorov attempted to move the puck up the...
Man punches woman, snatches purse in Chelsea
A woman was punched in the face and had her purse snatched on Saturday in a posh area of Chelsea not far from Google's offices. The attack took place outside...
Two cops, five civilians injured in Staten Island crash
Two cops and five civilians suffered minor injuries Saturday night during a multi-car crash on Staten Island's south shore, FDNY officials said. The Annadale collision involved cop car and another...
Why Democrats and their liberal media minions are running scared: Goodwin
You can almost smell the sweat. The Democrats and their media handmaidens are starting to panic about Joe Biden’s prospects. The proof comes in their efforts to wish away the...
Trump pushes his business favorites in search of TikTok deal
For a guy who has pushed massive deregulation, President Trump certainly likes to insert himself into the business world on a granular basis. He ridicules Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos as...
Seahawks cancel practice, coach Pete Carroll speaks out: 'No more being quiet'
Former Jets coach Pete Carroll -- now head coach for the Seattle Seahawks -- got political on Saturday, delivering an impassioned plea against racism. Carroll, 68, called on other coaches...
Islanders show they can take punch in Game 3 win
The Islanders continue to bounce back from each loss with a convincing win. With a 3-1 victory over the Flyers on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Islanders...
Activist Shaun King ripped for promoting book after Chadwick Boseman's death
Activist Shaun King has come under fire again -- for using the death of "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman to promote his book. King was trending on Twitter yesterday after...
NY is hemorrhaging cash -- but de Blasio, Cuomo, unions refuse to face reality
Mayor de Blasio is set to send out layoff notices Monday, but trimming the city workforce won’t come close to addressing the ginormous fiscal and economic challenges ahead. Consider the...
The seriousness of Tom Brady's 2018 playoff thumb injury revealed in 'The Dynasty'
Author Jeff Benedict explores the greatest contemporary sports dynasty of our time, the New England Patriots, in his upcoming book “The Dynasty,” which releases Tuesday. This excerpt is from Chapter...
Lease out the Thruway: Better for NY than Cuomo's 'economic development' disasters
Gov. Cuomo is going to have to find some new tricks to plug the projected $14.5 billion hole in the state budget: The $60 billion he’s begging Congress for is...
FDNY, NYPD free person trapped under subway train in Manhattan
Cops and firefighters freed an individual trapped underneath a subway train in Manhattan Saturday afternoon. The person, who was not identified, was pinned under a 1 train at the Christopher...
Trump promises visit to Kenosha in wake of violent protests
President Trump will visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday to support residents in the protest- and violence-torn town, a spokesman said Saturday night. He will meet with law enforcement and survey...
Man shot in head in East Flatbush, suspect remains at large
A man was fighting for his life after being shot in the head in East Flatbush Saturday, police said. The unidentified victim was struck once in front of 2303 Bedford...
NYPD: Be on the lookout for moped-riding, butt-grabbing perv
Don't turn the other cheek! The NYPD is looking for ass-istance in identifying a moped-riding perv who likes to smack or grab women's buttocks. The weirdo struck three times in...
Hollywood tributes continue to pour in for Chadwick Boseman
Fans traded favorite “Black Panther” clips and photos, sending them viral. Stars and dignitaries — a former president, media moguls and a who’s who of A-list entertainment luminaries — posted...
Olympic icon: Boycotting NBA players moved up to 'hero status'
John Carlos — who authored the most famous protest in sports history — became a hero for human rights. Now, almost 52 years after his transformative moment, Carlos has new...
Rescue dog who lost her puppies adopts a trio of orphaned kittens
A pregnant pooch lost her puppies -– and ended up with three kittens. Georgia, an Australian Shepherd mix, had a tough go. The Sunshine Dog Rescue rescuers found her --...
Trump accuses top Dems of leaking after intel head halts in-person briefings
Leaking? No briefing for you. President Trump accused members of the House Intelligence Committee of spilling sensitive information to the media Saturday as he explained why his administration will no...
Daniel Jones led Giants in a way Eli Manning never did
Daniel Jones stood out. He was impossible to miss. There he was, his “no contact” jersey looking like a red dot at the center of a mass of blue and...
Russian sub, aircraft edge close to Alaska amid massive war games
The Russian Navy conducted its biggest war games since Soviet times off the coast of Alaska this week, with more than 50 warships and 40 aircraft taking part in the...
German university offers scholarships for people to do 'absolutely nothing'
Sloths, unite! A German university is offering scholarships to three people who would have to do...“absolutely nothing.” University of Fine Arts in Hamburg is accepting applications for the "Scholarships for...
YouTube star Landon Clifford's suicide followed long struggle with depression, drugs
YouTube star and young father Landon Clifford hanged himself after struggling with depression and drug addiction for years, his heartbroken wife told their nearly 1.4 million subscribers. Camryn Clifford, 19,...
Maya Wiley emerging as early favorite among de Blasio staffers for mayor's race
Mayor de Blasio can't run for a third term, but many fans of Hizzoner are hitching their wagon to his former chief counsel Maya Wiley as the next best thing....
Jets' receiver problem already messing with Sam Darnold
Highlights from Saturday’s Jets practice: By George! Undrafted rookie wide receiver George Campbell made a few nice catches on Saturday, including a 43-yard touchdown pass from quarterback David Fales. With...
Lawsuit filed against NY over rules barring weddings of more than 50
Two wedding venues have said I do to a potential class action lawsuit filed in the northern district of New York against the state over the coronavirus rule barring ceremonies...
Sheldon Silver at upstate prison some inmates call coronavirus death camp
Crooked ex-power broker Sheldon Silver is serving time at an upstate prison that some elderly inmates are comparing to a coronavirus death camp. Silver, convicted on corruption charges for taking...
Off-duty NYPD detective charged with DWI in Brooklyn
An off-duty NYPD detective was charged with driving while intoxicated after he allegedly refused to take a breath test, authorities said. John Matzen, 38, allegedly hit two parked cars while...
‘Heavy showers’: BBC tweets out risqué weather forecast
The staid suits at the BBC were left red-faced Saturday after tweeting out what looked like an X-rated forecast. The tweet from BBC Essex, which has since racked up over...
Yankees making trade-deadline intentions clear
Making trades in a normal season is often difficult. Matching up with a team is a hurdle and figuring out the finances involved is another. However, as Monday’s trade deadline...
Trump hits critical authors, including his 'unstable niece' and John Bolton
President Trump took a swipe at some of his critics who have published disparaging books about him recently — including his own niece. "About the only way a person is...
Mystery of lost colony of Roanoke solved? Amateur archaeologist makes the case
Whatever happened to the lost colonists of Roanoke, Virginia? The answer to one of America’s longest and most puzzling questions is now in a new book. In “The Lost Colony...
Woman trashes British pub online -- and pub pushes back
Put on that British stiff upper lip, Jo. A nasty online review of The Cowshed at Hucknall, penned by a woman named Jo, triggered a storm of snark from the...
I found out my ex cheated on me — from his wedding announcement
On Aug. 9, the New York Times published a “Vows” feature on the courtship and wedding of locals named Robert and Lauren. It read like a perfect love story. But...
Biden campaign buys Keep America Great website domain to post anti-Trump messages
Joe Biden's presidential campaign took a wily move from the Trump campaign playbook, buying up the domain KeepAmericaGreat.com and using it to post anti-Trump campaign messaging.
St. Marks office tower likely to expand thanks to pricey air rights transfer
Developers inched closer to getting their shot at building an even bigger office tower on St. Marks Place thanks to the pricy purchase of the air rights from a historic...
Another Mets pitcher looks bound for the injured list
The first Steven Matz sighting in two weeks might be the last for some time. Making his first appearance since being removed from the starting rotation, the Long Island native...
'Mask breaks' and timed hand-washing: New NYC school rules
Five daily classroom “mask breaks” are among the new COVID rules and rituals greeting students and teachers at a Bronx elementary school. There will also be timed hand-washing, scheduled restroom...
Alleged stabber shouted 'Black Lives Matter' during random attack in Colorado
A Colorado man was allegedly stabbed this week by an unhinged stranger who yelled "Black Lives Matter!" during a terrifying attack authorities called a hate crime, reports said. The attack...
Yankees defend questionable J.A. Happ move that backfired
How many Yankees relievers does it take to flush four leads in four straight games? Three. As in Chad Green giving up a game-winning homer to Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman on...
Jacob Blake's family expected to lead demonstration in Kenosha
Hundreds gathered Saturday afternoon for a march through Kenosha, Wisconsin, a week after 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a city policeman. Blake's family, who...
Two more storms on horizon as Trump tours hurricane-stricken Louisiana
President Donald Trump arrived in Louisiana Saturday to meet with the survivors of Hurricane Laura and to survey the destruction from the storm, which has left 16 dead, as one...
Jets make peace with Le'Veon Bell after Twitter nightmare
Jets coach Adam Gase and running back Le’Veon Bell made peace after Bell’s tweet storm this week. Bell took to Twitter on Wednesday after being removed from a scrimmage due...
Former Yankees pitcher makes Mariners the pick vs. Angels
It has been a disappointing start to the 2020 season for the Los Angeles Angels, headlined by pitching issues that they will attempt to shake on Saturday against the Seattle...
Confessions of a voter fraud: I was a master at fixing mail-in ballots
A top Democratic operative says voter fraud, especially with mail-in ballots, is no myth. And he knows this because he's been doing it, on a grand scale, for decades. Mail-in...
Opposing rallies draw large crowds in Portland as mayor calls for peace
Opposing rallies in Portland, Ore., Saturday drew large crowds who sprayed mace and tossed smoke bombs, paintballs and rocks at each other. Far-right organizers with ties to fascist groups organized...
'Serial grifter,' roomie spend first week together after squatter's return
The accused "serial grifter" and squatter who a judge has allowed to return to a West Village apartment spent her first night bizarrely spritzing and scouring the walls, her weary...
Carranza expands his DOE staff despite looming teacher shortage, layoffs
Despite a budget crunch that threatens teacher layoffs and a "massive staff shortage" predicted by principals, Chancellor Richard Carranza is spending nearly a half-million dollars to beef up his highly-paid...
Rikers Island deputy warden dies of apparent suicide on Long Island
A Rikers Island deputy warden died of an apparent suicide on Long Island a day after he was arrested on charges of assault and driving under the influence of drugs,...
Steve Cohen was never letting Mets get away: Sherman
Think of buying a sports team like purchasing art. It is an analogy offered to me by a few folks involved with Major League Baseball. The value is essentially a...
Residents of English town want millionaire's big cats out after attack
Last year a 16-year-old-girl struggled with a 5-foot-long puma for a minute before finally beating back the beast. She suffered bites and scratches that had to be treated at a...
Trump addresses Jacob Blake shooting: 'I didn't like the sight of it'
President Trump addressed the shooting of Jacob Blake, which has been the subject of days of violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this week. The president was asked about the shooting...
Thousands to demonstrate against COVID-19 rules in Berlin after court approval
A German regional court has given activists permission to hold mass demonstrations in Berlin after a ruling in the capital banned the protests. The protests, expected to attract up to...
Yankees end misery against Mets in odd fashion
A day after the Yankees suffered a walk-off loss to the Mets in their own stadium, they ended a seven-game losing streak when they won it in the bottom of...
The hairy chair at the heart of a million-dollar Manhattan marital split
A hairy beast is part of a big-bucks Manhattan marital squabble — but it’s not another man. It’s a chair. Designed by Los Angeles artists the Haas Brothers, the $31,500...
UFC underdog has experience, talent to pull off upset
Last week’s UFC event from the Apex Center in Las Vegas might have been the most incident-affected production ever. By the end of the night, fans watched nine fights in...
France records biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases since March
Another 7,379 cases were confirmed on Friday, bringing the country's total to 267,077, the BBC reported Saturday.
Man who raped, killed 10-year-old becomes 5th federal inmate executed this year
Keith Nelson received a lethal injection at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Brazillians use rare winter storm to make snowmen, dubbed 'Chernobyl Olafs'
Practice makes perfect, which might explain why locals in sunny Brazil struggle to make snowmen. Snow blanketed a few cities in the country's southern region a week ago, bringing out...
Fantasy football: A blueprint for finding wide receiver depth
It should come as no surprise that in an era of pass-happy play-calling in the NFL, the wide receiver position is routinely one of the deepest in fantasy football. More...
Two soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California coast
A decorated New Jersey soldier was one of two helicopter mechanics who died in a Black Hawk helicopter crash off the coast of California, the U.S. military said today. Staff...
Trump says RNC bested DNC in ratings and donations
President Trump and the GOP are crowing that their convention attracted millions more eyeballs — and campaign donations — than the number of supporters the Democrats drew in during their...
Steve Cohen is cherry on top of rare Mets utopia
Look, I get so many of these things wrong, I like to relish and cherish the things I get right. My predictions and my prescience has been questioned and ridiculed...
South Korea low on hospital beds as second COVID-19 wave hits
A second-wave spike in the coronavirus cases in South Korea has led to fears that Seoul may be running out of hospital beds, Reuters reported Saturday. South Korea has had...
Hundreds sign petition to close NYC school over ventilation, COVID-19 concerns
Calling it a breeding ground for COVID-19, staff and students have launched a petition to demand the city close the Martin Luther King High School building in Midtown -- site...
Get naked, and other advice to fend off a polar bear attack
The other day, a polar bear killed a 38-year-old Dutch man who was camping in Norway’s remote Svalbard Islands. Now, many of us wouldn't consider camping in Svalbard, but more...
Meat processing exec with spotty COVID-19 record appointed to federal safety panel
An executive from a scandal-scarred, COVID-19-ravaged meat-processing giant has been named to a federal oversight panel on the meat-packing industry. Sherri Williams, who oversees food safety at JBS, is among...
RNC gives Trump a boost as Biden's lead narrows, poll shows
The Republican National Convention gave President Trump a bump. A new poll out Saturday found that Joe Biden's lead over Trump narrowed by four points in the wake of the...
Brian Cashman fires back at disgruntled Yankees pitcher
Before he dominated the Mets on Saturday afternoon, J.A. Happ took a shellacking from his own boss. As the Yankees and Mets prepared to take the field for this latest...
Who to watch at the 2020 US Open
Here are 10 tennis stars you should be keeping an eye on at the 2020 US Open. Serena Williams The 38-year-old legend doesn’t appear in championship form — as she...
MLB should bring back controversial rule: Sherman
MLB just rid itself of the stupidest rule in baseball, so, of course I want some version of it back. It is that kind of year. I think rosters should...
University of Arizona screening for COVID-19 via dorms' raw sewage
It's in the poop. The University of Arizona is studying the feces in its sewer system to test for COVID-19, and it might have already stopped a possible outbreak. Researchers...
Hunting-themed wedding cake sends the internet into a firestorm
A photo with the caption "Immediately no. Immediately no" was posted in the wedding shaming subreddit.
Hamptons brewery targeted with boycott over Black Lives Matter support
A Hamptons craft brewery's declaration of support for Black Lives Matter unwittingly tapped into a groundswell of community outrage. Weeks after principals of the Montauk Brewing Company posted their backing...
John McEnroe is disappointed in tennis' social equality direction
Seven-time major champion, International Tennis Hall of Famer and current analyst John McEnroe discusses the upcoming fan-less U.S. Open in Queens in a Q&A volley with Post columnist Steve Serby....
Orthodox ambulance service Hatzolah reports spike in COVID-19 cases
Orthodox ambulance corps Hatzolah is warning the Jewish community to be on guard against the coronavirus — especially during the upcoming High Holidays — after handling a spate of cases....
Man killed, 8 more wounded in overnight gunplay across NYC
One New Yorker was killed and another left critically injured in a spate of overnight shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn that left seven others hurt. In the most serious...
Barack Obama convinced LeBron to save NBA season
The NBA playoffs returned Saturday following a three-day hiatus, though that may not have been the case if not for former President Barack Obama. LeBron James led a small group...
Developer allegedly squatting in Hamptons home thanks to eviction ban
A Hamptons house has been quite a steal for a Manhattan developer and his real estate broker gal pal — who have been squatting in the home thanks to the...
Man attacks NYPD traffic agents when asked to move his car
An “irate” driver went from 0 to 60 in just seconds this week in the Bronx, attacking a pair of unarmed NYPD traffic agents when they asked him to move...
VMAs 2020: Here's what performers can and can't do amid COVID-19
When reggaeton star Maluma hits the stage at the 2020 VMAs Sunday, it won’t be the way he planned. “I wanted to get to the performance riding a bull, and...
Rangers' rising front-office star bows out of crowded GM search
Chris Drury is a rising star who soon enough will be an NHL general manager. But it won’t be next season. Slap Shots has learned the Rangers’ assistant GM has...
How this 'Love Fraud' lothario 'scammed' women out of $1 million
“He seemed to take pleasure in making people fall in love with him and then dropping the hammer on them."
Too cruel for school: Students rack up suspensions for COVID-19-related infractions across NY
Colleges and universities are barely back in session, and already about 100 students have been suspended statewide for COVID-19-related infractions. Roughly 80 of the suspensions were academic -- mostly for...
Kanye West sues Wisconsin State Election Commission to get on ballot
West filed a lawsuit in Brown County asking the local court to put him and running mate Michelle Tidwell on the ballot in November.
Protests fill Mauritius streets as dolphin death toll climbs from oil spill
The protesters waved the country’s flag and held up signs with messages such as “You have no shame,” “I’ve seen better Cabinets at IKEA” and “Tyranny is spreading faster than...
Fantasy football: The best wide-receiver draft strategy
Normally, if you can get a really good car at a reasonable price, you’re not going to pay a significant higher cost for a minor upgrade. Heated seats might be...
Over a dozen people injured in bus crash near Lincoln Tunnel
The NJ Transit bus smashed into a median just outside the tunnel around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, video footage of the incident shows.
Study reveals shocking hidden danger among kids with COVID-19
Just as schools are reopening across the country, a new study is detailing how kids who have the coronavirus but don't show symptoms can still spread the infection for weeks....
To save NYC, we have to save the much-maligned Hudson Yards
Neiman-Marcus and celebrated chef Thomas Keller may have fled Hudson Yards, but don't write off the polarizing Manhattan development just yet.
Naomi Osaka forfeits championship match
This time Naomi Osaka’s forfeit stuck. Osaka, who attempted to forfeit her semifinal match as a social-justice protests after the Kenosha, Wis., police shooting of Jacob Blake, withdrew Saturday morning...
Protesters tell Putin to 'have some tea' after opponent was allegedly poisoned
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Russia’s far eastern city of Khabarovsk Saturday to protest President Vladimir Putin’s handling of a regional political crisis.
'Compassion' isn't a fix for homelessness — it's just virtue signaling
As Manhattan's Upper West Side continues to struggle with the fallout of hundreds of homeless men shipped into neighborhood hotels, some critics are offering a pat "solution": compassion.
Sex, drugs & start-ups: Inside Silicon Valley's doomed creative culture
In 2014, John Roa was at a professional high point. His company, Chicago-based ÄKTA, a high-end mobile design and development consultancy, had just been included in the latest Inc. 500...
MLB fans' reaction to Jacob Blake boycotts says it all
As always, follow the money! Forgive my insensitivity, but what happened Thursday night at Citi Field was easier done than said because it was a matter of money. In this...
Mantle, Koufax game-worn jerseys may fetch seven figures at auction
A signed jersey worn by the legendary Mickey Mantle when he blasted the next-to-last home run of his storied career could fetch $1 million at auction this weekend. A personal...
Jared Kushner headed on Middle Eastern tour for peace talks
Kushner is expected to hit up the leaders of Egypt and Jordan — which established formal diplomatic ties with Israel in 1979 and 1994 respectively.
Banksy's rescue ship, packed with 219 migrants, stranded in Mediterranean
A rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy issued a series of urgent calls for help Saturday, saying it was stranded in the Mediterranean, overloaded with migrants it has...
Former NBA All-Star dead at 53
Cliff Robinson, a former star at UConn who played 18 seasons in the NBA, died at the age of 53, his alma mater announced Saturday. Robinson's family released a statement...
Blaz sat on offer of free COVID-19 tests for kids, teachers
Dr. Ramon Tallaj, chairman of Somos — which runs 38 city-backed COVID-19 testing sites -- says that on-site testing at schools is a matter of life and death.
NFL player apologizes for comment about cop assault
An NFL player apologized Saturday after poking fun at a video that showed a Minneapolis police officer being hit and knocked down by what appeared to be a garbage can...
Human rights lawyer dies after 238-day hunger strike
A Kurdish-Turkish human rights lawyer has died after a 238-day hunger strike demanding a fair trial for herself and others. Ebru Timtik, 42, was one of a group of 18...
This sports weekend full of enticing betting options
With the NBA players deciding to resume the playoffs after their boycott of games Wednesday through Friday to protest racial injustice and police brutality (and the NHL joining the boycott...
Chadwick Boseman celebrated Kamala Harris in final tweet
In his last tweet, "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman celebrated Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Boseman, who died Friday of colon cancer, posted a photo of himself and Harris...
JFK's grandson may be the last hope for the Kennedys' political dynasty
After Jack Schlossberg's brief appearance at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, insiders are speculating about the possible political aspirations of JFK's only grandson.
Jets signing veteran for much-needed receiver help
The Jets continue to search for depth at wide receiver as their injuries mount. The team plans to sign veteran receiver Donte Moncrief once he passes through COVID-19 protocols, a...
Red-hot pitcher will lead Twins past Tigers
With players from the NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL and the WNBA standing up for what’s right, the 2-12 New York Liberty decided to walk out of their latest practice because...
Jacob Blake's family calls police union's version of shooting 'garbage'
Jacob Blake's uncle called the Kenosha, Wisconsin, police union's version of what happened in the moments before he was shot "garbage" and "insulting." Justin Blake said his nephew wasn't carrying...
The door-to-door army that helped Trump win in 2016 is ready for battle
If it wasn't for Mighty American Strike Force's door-to-door canvassing in 2016, Donald Trump may not have won the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Now, they're ready to fight again.
Why Joe Biden's tax plan will bring on a more sluggish US economy
Joe Biden's proposed tax increases could lead to an economic slowdown — and less income across the spectrum.
Here are the novels everyone will be buzzing about this fall
From new work by Tana French to Ken Follett, Martin Amis to Emma Cline, these are the 27 must-read books of fall 2020.
How Rangers could acquire disgruntled star
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Trump offers 'highest respect' to Japanese PM, promises phone call
“I want to pay my highest respect to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... a great friend of mine,” Trump said.
You can instantly lower your energy bill and go green at no cost
2020 has been a rollercoaster — but your energy bill doesn’t have to be. As you spend more time at home, you are probably using more electricity than you usually...
6 portable projectors that will upgrade your at-home theater experience
If your favorite part of the season is enjoying summer blockbusters from the comfort of a red, velvet chair, then you have likely been frustrated by the movie theater closures...
39 of the best things that are on sale this weekend for up to 68% off
Who doesn’t love a good sale? Right now on The New York Post Store, there are so many amazing deals that it can be hard to narrow down which items...
President Trump heads to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup begins
LAKE CHARLES, La.— The angry storm surge has receded and the clean up has begun from Hurricane Laura, but officials along this shattered stretch of Louisiana coast are warning returning...
This Yankees' big bat staying quiet at worst possible time
With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu on the injured list, the Yankees have needed Gary Sanchez to shake a season-long slump. Judging by the numbers, that...
There was a lot of drama in billionaire's pursuit of Mets
Friday night, The Post confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen had won the bidding and entered into exclusive negotiating rights to purchase the Mets from the Wilpon and Katz...
Giants still may rue not making run at elite defensive back
There are no more dots left to connect leading the Giants to Logan Ryan, but it’s still a puzzle. It made sense for the Giants to pursue Ryan ... At...
Yankees' bullpen can't stop imploding
The Yankee Stadium rest rooms are shut because there is nobody to use them, but that didn’t muffle the sound of leads being flushed twice by the Yankees’ bullpen Friday....
Nets GM: Kyrie and KD not only players to have say on next coach
As Nets general manager Sean Marks begins his coaching search in earnest, superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will be consulted. But they apparently won’t be the only ones. Marks...
Mets' ‘inspirational’ Dom Smith leading with play on field, too
On Wednesday, Dominic Smith poured his heart out. The next day, he was part of a peaceful protest across professional sports against racial injustice and police brutality, as the Mets...
Taking stock of these Giants midway through training camp
No true opponent, no live television broadcast, no change for the Giants. The Giants kept a vanilla offensive script — like you are accustomed to seeing in a preseason game...
Mets lose pitcher to IL in latest rotation setback
Michael Wacha and David Peterson are back, but the Mets encountered another pitching injury Friday, as they placed Corey Oswalt on the 10-day injured list with right biceps tendinitis. Oswalt...
Giants young linebacker tackles racial divide in United States
The Giants weren’t among the various NFL teams to cancel a practice this week following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, but they unveiled a new initiative and...
California moves to open movie theaters with strict social distancing guidelines
California Governor Galvin Newsom unveiled a new online color-coded map that will track when indoor businesses such as restaurants and movie theaters can re-open based on the county-by-county numbers of...
Islanders confident they can turn focus back to Flyers
And so, following two days where their heads were somewhere else, the Islanders have a game to play on Saturday. A relatively important one, too, this Game 3 of this...
Weighing whether fantasy owners should trade this ace
When White Sox starter Lucas Giolito grooved a fastball on an 0-2 count to Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez in the top of the ninth, you could hear the entire South...
Nets, Liberty and St. John’s start law course for HS students
All throughout the NBA restart in Orlando — both before and after this week’s boycotts — player leaders from LeBron James to Garrett Temple warned that real change isn’t enacted...
Eligibility for the 2020 Tony Awards have been announced
Though the coronavirus pandemic has kept Broadway shuttered for the better part of the 2019-2020 season, the Tony Awards show must go on -- virtually -- and with far fewer...
Federal Judge finds Texas guilty of violating vote registration law for a second time
A federal judge has found the state of Texas guilty of violating the National Voter Registration Act for a second time by not allowing residents to register to vote when...
Trump campaign rakes in $76 million at RNC 2020
The Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee and their joint-fundraising committees raked in $76 million during the 2020 Republican National Convention this week, Fox News has learned. A senior Trump...
Mets player confirms he tested positive for coronavirus
Tomas Nido all but announced he was the Mets player who tested positive for COVID-19. The team’s backup catcher posted a photo of himself in uniform on Instagram and wrote:...
Daniel Jones' offense struggles in Giants scrimmage
The promising news for the Giants is that linebacker Lorenzo Carter resembled Lawrence Taylor in the first half of Friday night’s Blue-White scrimmage at MetLife Stadium. The discouraging flip side...
Islanders taking NHL's social justice message into the community
The focus will be on the task at hand when the Islanders take the ice in Toronto for Saturday’s 7 p.m. rescheduled Game 3 against the Flyers, but Friday was...
Steve Cohen actually owning Mets isn't a sure thing: Sherman
Cash won — for now. Steve Cohen once again has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy the Mets. He always had two advantages in this process: Motivation and money. He...
16-year-old dies after four shot in Portland, police says
Authorities say a 16-year-old died after four people were shot Thursday in Portland. The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office determined 16-year-old Jaelin James Scott was killed by a gunshot wound,...
Chadwick Boseman would've been a screen legend
Friday, we lost an actor who would have been a cinema legend. When I first watched Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday at 43, as T'Challa in Marvel's "Black Panther," the...
J-Lo, A-Rod aren't happy about failed Mets bid
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez wasted no time expressing their sadness in not getting to own the Mets. The group led by the engaged former Yankees star and the singer/actress...
Amed Rosario's walk-off homer leads Mets to sweep of Yankees
The Mets made themselves right at home at Yankee Stadium on Friday. They won both ends of a doubleheader against the Yankees and look to be on their way to...
Kenosha cops claim Jacob Blake was holding knife, contradicting AG
Jacob Blake — whose police shooting in Kenosha, Wis. touched off a renewed, nationwide wave of anti-cop sentiment — was armed with a knife and had engaged in a violent...