September 5, 2020
Little Red 'Rioting' Hood: Wealthy NYC woman busted in BLM rampage
The 20-year-old Upper East Sider is the daughter of an architect and child psychiatrist.
Young American star exits US Open with neck injury
Madison Keys’ U.S. Open run is over after what appeared to be a neck injury. Keys, the tournament’s No. 7 seed, was down a set and trailing 3-2 in the...
Wall Street could empty out post-COVID-19 pandemic
Wall Street could soon become a home office and a computer. The big brokerage firms and banks that are headquartered in New York City aren’t going to admit this publicly,...
Gerrit Cole's early dominance ends in Yankees' nightmare loss
BALTIMORE — After as bad of a loss a reeling team can inhale, Aaron Boone was asked if he was worried about his players’ confidence, and said he wasn’t. Had...
Fast-growing Fresno Creek Fire traps 150 near California reservoir
Authorities have advised those trapped at the site to shelter in place — and even jump in the water if need be to escape the blaze.
Seth Lugo gives Mets just what they need
The Mets have enough problems filling a rotation that includes Seth Lugo. Without Lugo’s transition from the bullpen, this starting pitching mess would be piled higher and deeper. Saturday night...
Anita Hill says she'll vote for Joe Biden in 2020 election
Hill squared off with Biden nearly 30 years ago as she testified on Capitol Hill to being sexually harassed by Clarence Thomas.
Islanders roll in Game 7 to reach Eastern Conference finals
The Islanders are going to Edmonton for the Eastern Conference finals. Skating the top-seeded Philadelphia Flyers off the ice and ultimately out of the Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday night in...
Unusual health issue emerges after tear gas deployment at Seattle protests
Stories of odd menstrual cycles are emerging out of Seattle among residents exposed to police-deployed tear gas during Black Lives Matter protests. More than a dozen protesters, reporters and even...
NY AG Letitia James to form grand jury to probe Daniel Prude's death
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York’s attorney general on Saturday moved to form a grand jury to investigate the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died earlier this year...
NYC DOE finally releases long-awaited school calendar
New York City school kids will get their usual holidays off this year, but will not catch a break on Election Day. The Department of Education finally released its calendar...
New York Post handicapper wins big on Kentucky Derby
Shocking upset in the Kentucky Derby? Not really. Horse players were tipped off this week by Post handicapper Vic Cangialosi, who correctly predicted Authentic’s front-running victory over heavily favored Tiz...
New York Times' sleazy narrative on Trump is nothing but a joke: Goodwin
A former colleague at The New York Times once explained why he kept reading the paper even though he no longer trusted it: “I want to see what they’re up...
Young American male making historic US Open run
The Americans are down to one player in the U.S. Open men’s draw — Frances Tiafoe. Third-seeded Daniil Medvedev, a 2019 finalist, knocked out 22-year-old mullet-haired, American wild-card entry J.J....
Army puts on show in front of 4,300 cadets
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Sandon McCoy ran for three first-half touchdowns and Army opened its season with a 42-0 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday. McCoy scored on runs of...
The latest hit to New York governments: soaring pension costs
As if New York government budgets weren’t suffering enough amid the pandemic, news from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli just made the picture worse. DiNapoli announced that local governments and the...
Gerrit Cole' s first three innings were absolutely dominant
Gerrit Cole is off to a dominant start against the Orioles on Saturday night at Camden Yards. The Yankees ace, who has been struggling of late, struck out eight of...
Growing numbers of district attorneys are out to undermine the law
One reason for the surging, often protracted violence in US cities is the rise of a host of progressive prosecutors who actually tilt against law and order. The trend is...
Why Matteo Berrettini wants to help his US Open superfan
There are no fans allowed inside the Billie Jean King Tennis Center this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop Giovanni Bartocci from cheering on his favorite...
30 Labor Day deals that will majorly upgrade your home on a budget
With social distancing still recommended across the United States due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have all been spending a bit more time in our homes than we are...
The best Labor Day sales on top-rated home fitness equipment
Bikini season may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep up your summer fitness routine. To help you keep looking and feeling your best all...
Jadeveon Clowney finally has a new team
Free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Diana Russini. Russini reported Saturday that the former No. 1 overall draft pick...
There’s finally a skincare line made for men that gets it right
Walk through the men’s locker room of any gym and you’ll easily strike up a conversation about facial hair and shaving. Ask most anyone in the facility about their skincare...
Inside wheelchair-bound Lothario Stephen Hawking’s improbable, steamy love life
He may have been bound to a wheelchair and unable to speak, but Stephen Hawking had an incredibly complicated and complex love life that involved affairs and allegations of cheating...
First giant cruise ship sets sail since COVID-19 — with new rules
Believe it or not, the floating petri dishes of the high seas are back. In August, the MSC Grandiosa welcomed 3,000 passengers for a seven-day Mediterranean cruise — but with...
Epstein reportedly had secret 'lair' at famed Michigan art school
In exchange for donations and hosting fundraisers at his New York mansion, the school allowed Epstein to build The Jeffrey Epstein Scholarship Lodge (now available to rent as The Green...
Meow cute: Mountain lion baby boom hits hills of LA
It’s a mountain lion baby boom! The National Park Service announced this week that a whopping 13 kittens were born to five mountain lion mothers in the Santa Monica Mountains...
Authentic wins Kentucky Derby to wreck Tiz the Law's Triple Crown bid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bob Baffert endured the lowest of lows and highest of highs within minutes in the Kentucky Derby. He was bummed before the horses left the paddock after...
NYC adviser on reopening allegedly hasn't set foot in a school yet
New York City schools Chancellor Richard Carranza’s chief point person on reopening schools has yet to set foot in one, a source told The Post.
Creeps use Facebook pics of sick kid for child sex doll model sold on Amazon
Here's another reason not to post pics of your kid on social media.
Officials renew calls to close 'unsafe' NYC school with air flow issues
At least 18 -- and as many as 102 -- classrooms at a windowless Manhattan high school campus have flunked ventilation tests, leading to renewed calls to shutter the entire...
Trump takes another swipe at Nancy Pelosi over salon visit she says was a 'setup'
She's still in hot water. President Trump took a fresh swipe at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her illicit shampoo session at a COVID-shuttered salon -- and for claiming that...
Jordan Emanuel dishes on her journey, identity and being Playmate of the Year
Jordan Emanuel has never been too concerned about playing by the rules — because, the Savage X Fenty model told The Post, for much of her life she hasn’t felt...
Man in critical condition after being shot in Sunset Park: cops
A man is in critical condition after he was shot early Saturday in Sunset Park, police said. Police were called to the scene of a shooting on 59th Street, near...
Giants cut promising linebacker from roster filled with new faces
This is far from final, but there are certainly signs that Joe Judge’s touch is all over the initial 53-man roster the Giants got down to Saturday, as they parted...
Life lessons: 11 students booted, lose tuition for breaking COVID-19 rules
The students also can't take classes online.
What a bear-ier: Bears halt amusement park roller coaster
The incident at the Anakeesta Mountaintop Park in Gatlinburg was uploaded on TikTok by the user @RickTock69, where the video has been watched over 10 million times.
Jets likely aren't done with their quarterback moves
The Jets are going to be doing some backup quarterback gymnastics in the coming weeks. Gang Green set their initial 53-man roster and the most interesting position was quarterback. No,...
Mets are making changes at shortstop
A shortstop position that unequivocally belonged to Amed Rosario a few weeks ago has turned into a job share of sorts for the Mets. With the Mets desperate for a...
Thousands attend Jersey Shore boat parade to support cops, Trump
An estimated 2,000 watercraft — with most decked out in patriotic flags and banners — joined “The Trump Law and Order Parade” as it set off from Toms River today.
Kamala Harris announces first non-virtual campaign stop as election draws near
On Monday, four weeks after getting the nod as Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris will make her first trip to meet with voters in person.
Trump rips 'slimeball reporter' over story alleging mockery of dead soldiers
President Trump redoubled his denial of allegations he insulted America’s war dead with a slam on the "slimeball" journalist who reported it. “You work so hard for the military ......
Activists urge boycotts of Disney's 'Mulan' after actress favors Hong Kong police
The live-action film version of Disney's "Mulan" is facing renewed boycott calls from Asian activists. Thai and Taiwanese activists have joined Hong Kong protestors fighting for democratic reform who first...
Hotel roof eyed as possible refuge for flood of UWS homeless
Neighbors of a hotel-turned-shelter on the Upper West Side are so desperate to get the homeless off the streets, they’re pushing the city to open the building’s roof as a...
Coral grief: Yacht-goers fined $100K for causing 'extensive' damage to Hawaiian reef
The yacht, The Formosa — a 197-foot boat that rents for $474,000 per week — caused “extensive” damage to the Porites compressa coral bed.
US travelers flying to China must show negative COVID-19 tests: Beijing
Passengers flying from the U.S. to China must provide proof of negative COVID-19 tests taken within 72 hours of the flight, Chinese officials have announced. And any travelers passing through...
Five of Ozzy Osbourne's wildest rock ’n’ roll moments
At nearly 72 years old — and now, reportedly, sober and battling Parkinson’s disease — Ozzy Osbourne still revels in his image as metal’s madman. A new documentary, “The Nine...
Serena Williams found another gear to beat Sloane Stephens
In a non-COVID world, this match typically would have been the marquee attraction for the throngs of roaring fans and celebrities on the first weekend of the U.S. Open. With...
Southampton officials target Hispanic-centered businesses, lawsuit claims
It’s at least the second time the Town of Southampton has been sued for allegedly targeting business owners who cater to Hispanics.
New York Times writer blindsided by divorce from hedge fund hubby
Hamptons socialite Alex Kuczynski has had a bad year. She spent weeks battling the coronavirus; her father, the former president of Peru, is in failing health and under house arrest...
9/11 firefighter with cancer sues NYC in hopes of bigger payout than fed fund
Seeking to win some of the $310 million gathering dust in a little-known city 9/11-claims fund, a city firefighter who developed lymphoma after working at Ground Zero is suing NYC....
Volunteers continue search for survivors under Beirut rubble
The Chilean volunteers, from the Mexico-based non-profit Los Topos, steeled themselves for another long day after having their hopes renewed late Friday, Al Jazeera reported.
Shocking video shows hero deli owner free man trapped under crashed BMW
It’s the Manhattan deli where heroes are made. A bodega owner pulled off a perfectly timed rescue Saturday morning in Washington Heights, yanking an injured pedestrian out from underneath a...
Nearly 700 veterans defend Trump over refusal to visit French WWI cemetery
In the open letter, signed by 674 veterans, the writers denounce "recent baseless media attacks against President Trump from anonymous sources."
NYC schools are 150 nurses short with reopening on the horizon
City schools are still 150 nurses short of fulfilling Mayor de Blasio’s promise to put one in every building before classes begin in two weeks, the Post has learned. The...
More like 'Faringwell': Jerry Falwell Jr.’s fam made millions off Liberty U
In the wake of the scandal, Liberty has now called for a forensic investigation in an attempt to untangle the Falwell family and their many businesses.
Fantasy football: Don't overthink strange start to season
The lack of preseason build-up makes the Thursday kickoff to the season between the Chiefs and Texans seem strange and underhyped. But here it comes, whether you are ready or...
Giants dumping veteran quarterback
Alex Tanney was a roster survivor in his two years with the Giants, emerging as someone former head coach Pat Shurmur came to know and trust. Shurmur is gone, and...
The potential Steve Cohen effects on Mets roster: Sherman
The future is now. Steve Cohen’s Mets are coming into focus. Is there enough time to save the flickering embers of the Wilpon regime? Seth Lugo is establishing himself not...
Virtual bar crawls are causing quite a stir thanks to coronavirus
Upper West Sider Beej Christie Karpen is causing a stir with her virtual mind mixers, which ease the pain of the pandemic without going overboard with the booze.
Armed militia, BLM protesters clash in Louisville ahead of Kentucky Derby
As Kentucky Derby Day finally arrived in Louisville, Ky., hundreds of armed militia members marched through the city’s downtown to confront Black Lives Matter supporters who have been demonstrating for...
Mom of teen linked to 5 separate shootings says he belongs in jail
“I’d rather him be in jail than for me to have to bury him,” Lillie Reynolds, 52, told the Post.
Nassau County COVID-19 order forces team out of US Open
The top-seeded women’s doubles team has been forced to withdraw from the U.S. Open due to contact with French men’s player Benoit Paire, who was infected with COVID-19. The pairing...
Miracle workers: Man saved from drowning by boat full of priests
It was a miracle on the lake. A drug counselor and recovering addict kayaking in Lake George, near Albany, had his prayers answered this week when he capsized in deep...
Ex-star quarterback makes roster in miraculous NFL return
Alex Smith's comeback has hit another milestone. The veteran quarterback, less than two years removed from a horrific leg injury and 17 surgeries, has made the Washington Football Team's 53-man...
Behind-the-scenes photos offer look at The Rock as 'Dwanta Claus'
While Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has risen to the top of the A-List, one man has had a front-row seat. https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Through-Lens-Movies-World/dp/1250220424/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dwayne+Johnson&qid=1599330914&s=books&sr=1-1 Hiram Garcia was in his early teens when he...
This New Jersey town refuses to be silenced on 9/11
Middletown refuses to accept silence on 9/11. The New Jersey town — which lost 37 residents in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the most per capita of any...
'World's loneliest elephant' to leave zoo for new life in sanctuary
Overweight and all alone in a Pakistan zoo, Kaavan has been dubbed the "world's loneliest elephant." But he will soon be able to join his own kind. Kaavan will be...
How Brent Musburger sees the Kentucky Derby playing out
LAS VEGAS — Saturday’s Kentucky Derby boils down to two factors. Does Tiz The Law continue on his path toward becoming a super horse? Or do you find the horse...
My all-time favorite Tom Seaver story
We have all been busily organizing our thoughts and our memories about Tom Seaver these last few days. If it’s possible, the thing that made Seaver matter so much to...
New documentary explores mystery of Titanic's 'Unknown Child'
Days after the Titanic hit an iceberg, a Canadian morgue ship was dispatched to the North Atlantic where sailors were confronted with a grisly sight: Hundreds of frozen bodies floating...
NHL's playoff success has been remarkable
This has been a remarkable Stanley Cup tournament produced under remarkable conditions. The games have been played at an especially high level, the competition seemingly enhanced by the unique environment...
Black Lives Matter protesters smash NYC Starbucks window in stunning video
Manhattan business owners vented anger and frustration Saturday as they surveyed the damage and cleaned up another mess caused by riotous members of Black Lives Matter, whose protest the night...
Portland police arrest multiple protesters on 99th day of unrest
Portland is on the verge of 100 days of unrest, as another night of violence in the city led to multiple arrests, according to reports. The Friday night demonstrations came...
Antifa-linked Portland shooter appeared to target victim, images show
The self-described antifa member who shot a Trump supporter in Portland last Saturday appears to have targeted his victim, new images show.
'Hotel Rwanda' hero denied access to lawyer while jailed for terrorism charges
The Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation said Saturday that businessman Paul Rusesabagina, a U.S. permanent resident and Belgian citizen, has had no consular visits.
How you should approach receivers in fantasy football draft
As anyone currently preparing for fantasy football drafts can tell you, the running back position has been going through a rough transformation in recent weeks. Leonard Fournette was cut by...
All signs point to Over in Padres-A's clash
While the San Diego Padres lead the National League in home runs hit, they also have the pitcher who has served up the most home runs in the NL, Chris...
Crime scene photos of Breonna Taylor shooting shed light on incident's chaos
More than 1,000 photos from the apartment complex where Louisville police fatally shot Breonna Taylor show dozens of shell casings scattered everywhere, shattered sliding glass doors and the battering ram...
Rep. Max Rose urges feds to take control of 9/11 Memorial over botched ceremony
Congressman Max Rose is calling on the federal government to take over the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum over its cancellation of live name-reading and fumbling the "Tribute in Light"...
This Spanish hospital brings their COVID-19 patients to the beach
It's part of a program to “humanize” ICUs, which the hospital had been experimenting with for two years before the pandemic hit Spain.
Gas leak triggers blast at Bangladesh mosque, killing more than 15
The blast occurred at the end of evening prayers Friday at Baitus Salat Jame Mosque in Narayanganj district, just outside Dhaka, police chief Zayedul Alam told the Associated Press.
Joe Biden once joked about China helping him become president
Say it ain't Joe. Joe Biden once joked in 2013 about accepting Chinese help to seek the Oval Office, and the moment was caught on video still viewable on the...
Chris Paddack will be the difference in battle of top teams
It’s the first Saturday in September ... so it must be Derby day in Kentucky. No fans, no spring mint leaves, no drunk patrons to sing “My Old Kentucky Home.”...
The mayor, DOE and teachers' union are all failing NYC school kids
How did New York City, with fewer than 1 percent of positive COVID-19 cases, make such a mess of school opening? Because American cities have largely put schools last. Faced...
Tom Brady is trolling the Jets again
Tom Brady is out of New England for the first time in 20 years but he's not done trolling Jets fans. The 43-year-old Buccaneers quarterback was promoting his TB12 products...
COVID silver lining: Outdoor dining turned hurting NYC into wonderland
Summertime, and the eatin’ is easy. The city’s expanded outdoor dining program has improbably, miraculously, worked beyond anybody’s dream. I’ve had dozens of outdoor meals since the al-fresco party started...
West Village 'serial grifter' now writing on the walls: roommate
The creepy writing is on the wall in the West Village, where an alleged "serial grifter" has taken to scribbling messages in the common areas, her tormented roommate claims. "The...
Trump bans 'divisive, anti-American' diversity training in federal government
The move comes at a time when race relations have moved to the forefront of the 2020 presidential campaign.
El Chapo appeals life sentence, claiming his trial was unfair
Convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin " El Chapo" Guzman has appealed the life sentence he was handed a year ago, arguing that his prosecution was rife with "rampant excess and...
How Leonard Fournette's whirlwind week affects fantasy football
Well, Leonard Fournette had a week, didn’t he? When last we gathered here, Fournette was a member of a woebegone Jaguars team. Then he was jettisoned from that bad team,...
Daniel Jones talks all things Giants in extensive interview
With the NFL season kicking off on Thursday, second-year Giants quarterback Daniel Jones doesn’t pass on a chance for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How can you...
Maserati murder: Man fatally shot while in driver's seat of fancy ride
A Brooklyn man was shot in the face and neck as he sat behind the wheel of a flashy sports car Saturday, and cops are probing the killing as a...
No-name NHL player becomes 'unreal' playoffs hero
EDMONTON, Alberta — Joel Kiviranta completed a hat track 7:24 into overtime to give Dallas a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday in Game 7, sending the Stars...
NYC's elite students slam Mayor de Blasio's push for in-school learning
The top scholars, who fill the city's most prestigious public high schools, are mostly opting to stay home and learn remotely, not trusting plans to keep them safe from coronavirus.
Star quarterback signing monster extension
Houston now has one less problem to worry about. The Texans locked up star quarterback Deshaun Watson on Saturday, agreeing to a four-year, $160 million extension, with $111 million in...
How MS-13 went from wild kids to the most feared street gang in America
The new book "MS-13: The Making of America's Most Notorious Gang," by Steven Dudley, explores the incredibly violent history of the crime organization.
Woman's body found near Prince William and Kate's home remains a mystery
The body was pulled out of the Round Pond last Saturday morning. At first the story involved a case of mistaken identity, according to the Daily Mail.
Trump rewarded Sarah Huckabee Sanders' 'killer' instinct with his favorite candy
As the first Sunday morning of a new administration dawned, Sarah Huckabee Sanders arrived at the White House press office to find the phone ringing off the hook. “Sarah, is...
Why the culture of black barbershops is so important
When he was growing up, Antonio Johnson always felt safe and confident in a barbershop, be it the one owned by his uncle or at Mr. Leon’s in Southwest Philadelphia,...
Former Phoenix Suns arena will be converted into polling station
The move comes as the NBA and other athletic leagues are encouraging fans to vote and taking their own aggressive stands in support of Black Lives Matter and other causes.
Kanye West has spent $6M of his own money on presidential campaign
Kanye West spent nearly $6 million on his fly-by-night presidential campaign, according to his first filing with the Federal Election Commission. The lion's share of the money was part of...
MLB season should never look the same: Sherman
MLB and the Players Association agreed to rules changes designed to enhance safety this year, such as seven-inning doubleheaders, the universal DH and starting extra innings with a runner on...
Three dead, 147 infected after coronavirus super-spreader wedding
Three people have died of COVID-19 and 147 are infected as a result of an outbreak stemming from an indoor wedding and reception last month in Maine. Although the state's...
Kentucky Derby 2020: The experts' predictions
Experts handicap today's 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Post time is approximately 7:01 p.m. Vic Cangialosi New York Post handicapper Authentic: Tiz an unwritten Law that...
The Giants' 53-man roster is set
The Giants must cut their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Saturday. This will be the first iteration of new head coach Joe Judge’s first Giants team....
Ugly economics: Biden's home state is in decline and out of balance
Delaware proudly interrupts the passage of traffic along the arterial stretch of I-95 with the billboard announcement that it is a “Small Wonder.” And it is small: Fewer than a...
Long airport waits are the norm for this bin Laden niece
It's not easy being bin Laden Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks that devastated New York City, the terror boss' niece said she often finds herself detained in interrogation...
The real tragedy of Jerry Falwell Jr. and the pool boy scandal
The tragedy of Jerry Falwell Jr. is that he turned out to be exactly the putz many people expected him to be. But even amid all the horrifying comedy —...
Osama bin Laden's niece says only Trump can prevent another 9/11
Another 9/11-style attack may be just around the corner if Joe Biden is elected president, warns Noor bin Ladin, the niece of Sept. 11 terror mastermind Osama bin Laden. "ISIS...
The US deep divide isn't new — and this year's election looks like 1876
Imagine a presidential election in a tumultuous year, when the country has never seemed more divided. Supporters of both parties are unwilling to accept defeat, with some even threatening civil...
Man shot and killed outside Bronx home: cops
A Bronx man was killed outside of his home in a late-night shooting, police said. Cops responded to a 911 call of shots fired in front of 813 Faile Street...
Jets make 53-man roster official
The Jets must cut their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Saturday. General manager Joe Douglas does not have too many tough decisions to make, but there...
Firefighter busted for drunk driving after pal's fatal crash with parked cop car
A motorcycle-riding FDNY firefighter was busted for alleged drunken driving when he tried to come to the aid of a pal who died after his bike slammed into the back...
Michael Jordan firing announcer for N-word mistake is cruel
Michael Jordan’s Hornets have fired first-season radio play-by-player John Focke for mistakenly tweeting the N-word when he thought he’d typed Nuggets into his cell phone. Focke was typing on the...
Is it time for Jets to give up on Le'Veon Bell?
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...
Prof who faked being black skipped own mom's funeral to avoid getting caught: family
Jessica Krug skipped her own mother's 2013 funeral — and now family members are suggesting the college professor was a no-show because she didn't want to get caught pretending to...
Rochester rocked by more violence as protesters invade restaurant
A crowd that turned out for a third night to protest the death of Daniel Prude went on a rampage, terrorizing diners inside restaurants and setting off fireworks near cops....
E-bike rider dies in crash with pedestrian in the Bronx: cops
A man on an e-bike died when he collided with a pedestrian in the Bronx and flew from his seat, striking his head on the pavement, police said. The cyclist,...
Luis Rojas admits Mets' rotation is a continuing problem
Starting pitching wasn’t supposed to be an issue for the Mets this season. But with three weeks left in the abbreviated regular season, manager Luis Rojas is at a loss...
Joe Judge facing his next Giants first
The firsts keep piling up for Joe Judge. First press conference. First introductions to his players. First Zoom meeting with his players. First virtual offseason program. First actual on-the-field training...
Lakers couldn't handle Rockets small-ball style
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Houston Rockets may play small, but they don't use size to determine toughness. And in Game 1, their style caused big problems for the...
Clarke Schmidt's debut shows the Yankees are still in peril
It turned out to be, in every way, the exact opposite of the narrative the Yankees wanted to craft Friday night. One young pitcher’s encore falling short of his debut....
Islanders know they have a big 'resource' in Lou Lamoriello
Barry Trotz certainly knows what it takes to win the Stanley Cup, having coached the Capitals to their long-awaited first NHL title in 2018. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello also...
A top men's seed knocked out of US Open
The match seemed all but over — to everyone but Borna Coric. He was down two sets to one and behind 5-1 in the fourth set. Somehow, at that point,...
Bronx man held in South Dakota double-murder
The suspect in a South Dakota double-murder has been arrested in The Bronx, police there said. Arnson Absolu, 37, of The Bronx, is being held in New York and awaiting...
Young tackle journeyed through heartbreak to Jets dream
You can overcome all the odds against you. You can weather the Super Storm Sandy heartbreak that left you and your family temporarily homeless. You can come from Beach 46th...
How fantasy baseball owners can snag saves after deadline
The MLB trade deadline was a whirlwind of activity as this season’s expanded playoff format has more teams “in it to win it” than ever before. That whirlwind has subsequently...
'I just choked it': Young American blows shot at big US Open upset
Taylor Fritz seemed to be headed for the breakthrough he had been waiting for. He was in complete command, a game away from his first fourth-round appearance at a major....
Two 'boogaloo boys' accused of trying to supply weapons to Hamas
Two men from the far-right Boogaloo movement allegedly tried to supply weapons to undercover agents -- who they believed were Hamas terrorists -- to raise money for their own anti-government...
Black Lives Matter protesters riot in NYC, cause $100K in damage: NYPD
Eight people were arrested Friday night when a group of 150 Black Lives Matter protesters smashed windows and graffitied the storefronts of Lower Manhattan chain stores and banks, police sources...
Steve Kerr weighs in on Nets' Steve Nash shocker
Steve Kerr knows exactly what awaits Steve Nash. Like Nash, Kerr was hired, without prior coaching experience, by a win-now franchise. That was in 2014, before Kerr led the Warriors...
Base-running blunder cost this Met his job
Billy Hamilton had one job with the Mets. After failing at it again in Thursday’s win over the Yankees, now he has no job. The Mets designated the 29-year-old for...
The added fuel behind Novak Djokovic's US Open dominance
Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten streak may not be foremost on his mind, but it does matter to him. It serves as motivation. “It actually fuels me to play even stronger,” he...
Another possible heartbeat detected under Beirut blast rubble
Beirut residents and onlookers around the world are clinging to hope that a survivor may still be buried under the rubble caused by the port explosion there a month ago....
New York State tried to shut down US Open match over COVID-19
The New York State Department of Health tried to shut down Friday’s U.S. Open third-round match between Adrian Mannarino of France and No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany due...
FDA rejects drug touted as possible COVID-19 ‘cure’ by MyPillow CEO
The FDA on Friday gave its safety thumbs down to Oleandrin -- the extract the MyPillow CEO has pushed as a possible coronavirus cure. Oleandrin, could not "reasonably be expected...
Judge orders US to stop detaining migrant children in hotels
HOUSTON — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to stop detaining immigrant children in hotels before expelling them from the United States, saying the much-criticized practice skirted...
This wasn't what the Yankees needed
BALTIMORE — It could have been worse, but it didn’t come close to being good. That sums up what the Yankees did at Camden Yards on Friday night, where they...
Portland killing suspect and victim had guns, documents say
PORTLAND, Ore.— Both the suspect in the slaying of the right-wing protester in Portland, Oregon last weekend and the victim had handguns when their confrontation started after dueling street demonstrations,...