September 26, 2020
It may get uglier for Jets
INDIANAPOLIS — It has gotten ugly early for the Jets this season, and it might get even uglier Sunday. The Jets (0-2) travel to face the Colts (1-1), hoping to...
LeBron James is back in the NBA Finals
ORLANDO, Fla. — LeBron James is going to a 10th NBA Finals — and for the first time in a decade, so are the Los Angeles Lakers. James punctuated his...
Mets outfielder fine after ugly collision, weighs in on DH debate
WASHINGTON — Dominic Smith was shaken, but not enough to consider an early exit from Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader. After face-planting the left-field fence in the fifth inning on...
'Brilliant' Amy Coney Barrett should run for pres instead of Biden: Trump
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is so "brilliant" she should run for president instead of Joe Biden, President Trump joked at a campaign rally Saturday night.
Larry Ellison's on-off TikTok deal is a three-ring circus
Software giant Oracle’s on-again, off-again deal to save short-video app TikTok from a White House ban has been called many things in the weeks since it was proposed. It’s been...
Man accused of shooting two Louisville cops held on $1 million bail
The man accused of shooting two Louisville cops is being held on $1 million bail as civil unrest in the city continues for the 122nd night Saturday. Larynzo Johnson, 26,...
Giants have their own issues to worry about versus 49ers
Do you believe in this theory? It is not who you play, but when you play them. If this is true, the Giants have a fighting chance Sunday against the...
Man accused of raping teen he lured to NYC hotel with weed, Netflix
A 44-year-old Brooklyn man is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl after luring her to the "World's Tallest Holiday Inn" in the Financial District with the promise of food, smoking...
California passes law to house transgender inmates by gender identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state...
Brace for a bitter debate on America's religious freedom in Senate: Goodwin
If Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed for the Supreme Court, the credit will go to President Trump for nominating her and the GOP Senate for producing the votes. But Barrett...
San Francisco passes work-from-home plan to fight climate change
Working from home may become a post-pandemic way of life in one California community. San Francisco Bay area officials approved a plan last week requiring large, office-based businesses to have...
Yankees duo in line for 'damn cool' milestone
It’s hard to know how the milestones of 2020’s 60-game season will be remembered, but the Yankees are set for a pair of significant ones. With four more hits in...
NYPD black & blue: Line-of-duty injuries skyrocket amid violent anti-police protests
Officers have been shot at, stabbed, assaulted with rocks, bricks, struck by vehicles and had Molotov cocktails hurled at them, officials said.
This may be Rafael Nadal's most difficult French Open yet
If it weren’t for a U.S. Open disqualification, Novak Djokovic likely would be on the cusp of a “COVID Grand Slam,” with the opportunity to sweep all three majors of...
Big Tech’s praise for Biden will strike most people as a reason to prefer Trump
The two dozen tech geniuses who endorsed Joe Biden in a recent New York Times letter showed an obliviousness all too typical of the industry. Biden and running mate Kamala...
New York’s leaders should join Trump in rejecting vile ‘critical race theory’
President Trump’s pushback against “critical race theory” can help unite the nation and reclaim its core values. Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio would be wise to join him —...
Fall's swaggiest collabs: Fear of God x Zegna, North Face x MM6
What happens when American swag meets Italian suave? The result is one of the season's hottest hybrids, Fear of God Exclusively For Ermenegildo Zegna. The cutting-edge Los Angeles streetwear upstart...
Video shows alleged thief take off, injure man during car sale gone wrong
Do not let this man take you for a ride! Cops are looking to collar a bogus car buyer who took the seller for a twisted spin in Brooklyn, police...
Longtime Ranger traded to Red Wings in stunning move
A significant part of the Rangers’ recent past is now entirely in the past. Time marches on, so does the John Davidson-Jeff Gorton partnership in the front office and so...
NYPD looking to indentify 4 men wanted in Manhattan stabbing
The NYPD doesn't tolerate backstabbers. Cops are looking for the public's help in identifying four men wanted for a Sept. 19 assault in Midtown when a man walking down 8th...
'Ghost Frog' not seen for 80 years rediscovered in Chile
A mysterious ghost frog that hadn’t been seen in 80 years has resurfaced in the Chilean Atacama Desert. Scientists found the diminutive Hall's water frog, named for the American researcher...
The 'Jaws of Death' lizard that terrorized oceans 80 million years ago
You're gonna need a much, much bigger boat. Eighty million years ago, a 33-foot-long apex predator lizard scientists have now dubbed “The Jaws of Death,” with powerful jaws and an...
Jets corner making emotional return to face Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — Pierre Desir probably figured he would be on the other side of this game back in February. The cornerback had signed a three-year, $22.9 million contract with the...
Fire-surviving iguana still too traumatized to eat his favorite snack
BBC the fire-surviving iguana wasn't going bananas Saturday -- he just sat, too traumatized by all the commotion the night before to take even one bite of his favorite fruit....
NYC mom of tot who died suddenly had no idea 'my child had COVID'
A heartbroken Brooklyn mom whose 3-year-old died suddenly of COVID-19 last week under puzzling circumstances had no idea her child had contracted the deadly virus, she told The Post.
Proud Boys rally in Portland as city aims to prevent hostile confrontations
Several hundred members of the Proud Boys and other right-wing groups gathered at a park in Portland, Oregon, Saturday to rally against ongoing protests in the city and the politicians...
Charging herd of cows kill second man in England this month
We’ve heard of mad cow, but this is ridiculous. A man in England was killed by rampaging cows – making it the second death by bovine in the country in...
The Yankees trait that will make or break them
“We’re going streaking!” — Frank “The Tank” Ricard, “Old School” Aaron Boone described his team Saturday morning as one that “can turn on a dime,” and hours later, the Yankees...
Iranian president accuses US of 'savagery' after sanctions cost country $150B
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the US of “savagery” Saturday for imposing sanctions that have caused Iranians $150 billion in damages. He also urged Iranians to aim their fury at...
Amy Coney Barrett hailed as a 'legal trailblazer' and 'brilliant' Supreme Court choice
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was showered with praise from supporters who called her a "brilliant" choice for the Supreme Court and swatted down attacks on her faith and family. Sen....
Louisville store owner in viral video: 'I refuse to be a victim'
Fadi Faouri has slept in his store in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, for 122 straight nights, trying to protect a livelihood that is nearly destroyed. "Napping" may be a better way...
Manny Pacquiao-Conor McGregor fight will help aid coronavirus victims
MANILA -- Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will face former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the ring next year, and part of proceeds from the fight will go to...
This 'franchise' quarterback hasn't proven anything yet
Five-plus years into his NFL career, do we really know who Carson Wentz is yet? Is he the franchise quarterback the Eagles drafted him to be in 2016? Is he...
John Jay profs named in sex, drug scandal still on payroll -- and getting raises
Three CUNY professors implicated two years ago in a scandal involving an on-campus drug den and "pimping" out students are still on the public payroll at John Jay College of...
Dennis Quaid jeered for role in controversial White House COVID-19 ad campaign
Dennis Quaid is taking heat for joining a $300 million federal public service campaign that reportedly will try to put a positive spin on the Trump administration's handling of the...
Mets' playoff dream is officially over
The dream is dead. Realistically, it was over several days ago for the Mets, if not earlier, but at 5:44 p.m. on Saturday it became official with J.D. Davis’ strikeout...
Number of NYC schools with coronavirus-infected staffers rises to 150
DOE officials again refused to disclose the total number of teachers and administrators who have been quarantined for 14 days since reporting to buildings on Sept. 8
First Trump-Biden debate rules set — and shaped by COVID-19
There will be no pre-debate handshake, and no post-debate spin room for surrogates to put the best face on their candidate's performance.
Saquon Barkley won't just disappear from Giants
Not yet out of sight. Never out of mind. This is the way the Giants want to proceed with Saquon Barkley. They know their star running back will spend plenty...
Dems scramble for SCOTUS strategy as GOP hopes for an Election Day boost
Senate Republicans have the votes to hand President Trump the most consequential achievement of his presidency — the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as his third conservative Supreme Court justice....
Highly touted Yankees prospect braces for playoff audition
On Aug. 27, 2019, Clarke Schmidt started on the mound for the Trenton Thunder, taking on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats up in Manchester, N.H. That he has been perfectly...
What undecided voters are looking for in Trump and Biden
“Trump needs to get out of his own way to win me over. ... And with Biden, I need to see some life," one undecided voter tells The Post.
Tom Thibodeau has no Knicks regrets despite coaching timeline
During the late spring, the Knicks were the only NBA team in the market for a new head coach. For better or worse, Tom Thibodeau decided not to wait to...
Couples cancel NYC wedding plans in droves due to COVID-19, data shows
They aren't going to the chapel. COVID's arrow has prompted couples to cancel their wedding plans in droves this year, city data shows. Last year, from May through Sept. 10,...
New York's daily coronavirus cases top 1,000 for first time in months
New York surpassed 1,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since early June -- an increase partially tied to the Hudson Valley and Brooklyn. The concerning state figure comes...
The fantasy baseball players who made or wrecked your season
There’s no denying 2020 has been a weird year, with good news seeming to come about as often as trucks delivering Purell hand sanitizer (not the off-brand stuff) to your...
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court
Why new Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett "is the ultimate deliverable for the pro-life movement."
Women's March co-founder blasts Kentucky AG after Breonna Taylor decision
"You are a coward, you are a sellout," Tamika Mallory, the founder of United Freedom and one of the organizers of the 2017 Women's March, said during a rally in...
New Yorkers can now text emergencies to 911 rather than phoning it in
A 51-year-old South Bronx man was torn about what to do when he saw an angry young man with a pistol in his backpack fighting with another person at a...
Students are traveling thousands of miles to take SAT amid COVID-19 cancellations
As SAT and ACT exams are canceled across the country — or full due to limited seating — high-school seniors are traveling thousands of miles to take the college admissions tests.
Prince fined bassist for mistakes and 'cheated' him out of millions, memoir reveals
For Mark Brown, the head games began with a cold call from Prince in 1981. And they ended, six years later, with the bassist — rechristened BrownMark, by Prince —...
Yankees' bats unload on Marlins in bounce back win
With the postseason fast approaching, the Yankees were looking for two important bounce-back performances on Saturday: one from a lineup that hadn’t homered in five games and another from Deivi...
Gullible TikTok users get 'Gen Z' tattoo — unaware it’s a Nazi symbol
Will dumb TikTok trends never end?
Gayle King calls out Nancy Pelosi for calling Trump associates 'henchmen'
Gayle King of CBS News found herself in the social media crosshairs after questioning House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's use of the word "henchmen" to describe the president's associates in an...
Millionaire mom convicted of killing autistic son may be retried
Millionaire "killer mom" Gigi Jordan may have to be retried now that a judge's procedural technicality has voided her 2014 manslaughter trial, Manhattan prosecutors said. During the trial, Manhattan Supreme...
Aaron Boone talks Yankees pressure, the Clint Frazier difference
With the MLB playoffs beginning this week, Yankees manager Aaron Boone takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What do you expect, or hope, the...
Man sent to prison for using drone to drop bombs near ex-girlfriend's home
Romances go sour, but this one really bombed. A man is going to spend five years in federal prison for using a drone to drop explosives near his ex's home...
Take the underdog in this MLB matchup
The 2020 season got off to a disappointing start for the Los Angeles Angels, and even though it is too little to late for a postseason push, they have the...
Man faces assault charge for breaking cop’s hand – with his face
Officer Trevor Spencer broke his hand trying to defend himself in a fight with a probation violator who he stopped for speeding, the Springfield News-Leader reported.
You better believe New York's next championship is on the way
It has been little over a week since the Islanders’ splendid run came to a sad but not entirely stunning end. In a couple of days the Yankees will embark...
'Zoom Karen' interrupts grandchild's class to blast BLM, Obama
A video of a grandmother branded “Zoom Karen” has gone viral on TikTok after user @Stayflyest uploaded a video of her interrupting her grandchild’s class to argue with the teacher...
Kamala Harris blasted for praising BLM as 'essential' and 'brilliant' amid violence
Kamala Harris praised the "brilliance" and "impact" of Black Lives Matters protests, deeming them "necessary" in comments that led some on social media to slam her as "insane." "Nothing that...
Cuomo accuses Trump of threatening New Yorkers over COVID-19 vaccine
Andrew Cuomo accused President Trump of threatening New Yorkers after the governor said he planned to slow-roll a COVID-19 vaccine.
Teen fakes her own abduction to get out of school
We’ve heard of calling in sick, but faking your own kidnapping? Really?
Plastic surgery on the rise as patients use COVID-19 masks to hide
Between social distancing and continued closures, New York City can feel limiting. But there’s one group of locals who has found freedom in wearing masks. “I probably would have put...
Michael Cohen lives large in 'home confinement' as he takes a stroll in NYC
Prison is just a walk in the park if you're Michael Cohen, as these new photos show.
NFL has its first coronavirus predicament
We have our first NFL player expected to miss a game this season due to COVID-19. Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is being placed on the reserve COVID list ahead...
Angry James Dolan cuts check for Malliotakis campaign after Max Rose trash-talk
Hell hath no fury like James Dolan scorned. The controversial Knicks boss is pouring cash into the effort to help GOP Congressional candidate Nicole Malliotakis beat incumbent Democratic Staten Island...
Philadelphia treasurer charged with embezzlement, entering sham marriage
Philadelphia's treasurer was fired Friday after federal authorities charged him with embezzlement and entering into a sham marriage to obtain US citizenship. Although the allegations against Christian Dunbar did not...
Portland braces for violence ahead of Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer rally
Portland, Oregon, is ratcheting up law enforcement ahead of what's expected to be another round of violent confrontations Saturday. Right wing groups The Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer plan a...
Barrett, family seen leaving home ahead of SCOTUS announcement
Barrett, who is widely expected to be nominated by President Trump to a seat on the Supreme Court, was filmed leaving her home in South Bend, Ind. early Saturday afternoon.
Giants star is not used to all this losing
Logan Ryan is accustomed to winning, so this losing is new to him, an unwelcome addition to his NFL existence. He is doing everything he can to brush away the...
Surprise snowfall blankets parts of the Alps up to 10 inches
In southern Switzerland, the town of Montana was digging out from almost 10 inches, a record for this time of year, the country's meteorological agency reported.
Video shows creepy robot dog patrolling the streets in horrifying scene
The mechanical canine, named Spot by maker Boston Dynamics, got the attention of @bloodtear with his weird walk down a sidewalk in northern Ontario, Canada.
34 people injured in 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Iran
At least 34 people were injured and homes were damaged but there were no fatalities from the quake. It hit an area near Maraveh Tappeh in Golestan Province, according to...
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals will get it done vs. Brewers
President Trump reportedly will nominate Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court on Saturday, but whispers are his front-runners included Barbara Lagoa and the honorable Cardi B. Is it fair...
Kraft offering Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese — and autumn has gone too far this time
After testing its Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese north of the border, Kraft is bringing the autumn-themed concoction to the U.S. -- in limited quantities, according to Delish.
NHL's lingering money saga makes no sense
I’m old enough to remember when the NHL and NHLPA reached an agreement on a six-year extension of the CBA that took into account worst-case scenarios regarding COVID-19’s impact on...
Frustrated Staten Island principal gives up on de Blasio's learning plan
Tottenville High School is giving up on Mayor de Blasio’s blended learning plan, saying it will nix in-person classes and go 100% remote. Gina Battista, principal of the 3,500-student Staten...
South Korea calls for joint probe with North Korea over official's death
South Korean officials said a joint probe was needed because there were discrepancies in accounts of the death from the two sides.
Racial divide erupts among Baruch College professors: lawsuit
White is wrong at Baruch College, where minority faculty members in one department demanded Caucasian counterparts undergo “white fragility” training to be “better people,” according to a lawsuit filed against...
UFC 253 bets: Who to pick at Fight Island
There are plenty of interesting fights to bet Saturday night when UFC 253 is held at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Here are a few potential money-making angles: Main event:...
One man killed, five injured amid overnight shootings in NYC
Six people were shot -- including a 16-year-old boy -- and one person was killed in four shootings overnight, police said.
NY restores liquor license to beloved Staten Island tavern
The booze is back in town! The state has restored the liquor license of Joyce's Tavern following a nearly two-week staredown with the beloved Staten Island eatery over an alleged...
Seven detained for Paris knife attack near former Charlie Hebdo offices
Seven people have been detained in connection with a knife attack in Paris near the former offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, French authorities said. One suspected accomplice has...
Principals blast Carranza's 'failed leadership' in last-minute deal with teachers
The city principals' union is blasting Chancellor Richard Carranza’s “failed leadership” for inking a new last-minute agreement to let many more teachers work from home. But it means that principals...
China pushes emergency COVID-19 vaccine to thousands despite safety concerns
Hundreds of thousands of Chinese have been given experimental, emergency-use COVID-19 vaccines by the government since July, despite concerns over their safety and efficacy.
GOP fights back against attacks on Amy Coney Barrett's adopted children
So much for keeping kids out of politics. Liberals on social media are questioning whether two children adopted by President Trump's expected Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, were...
Chinese spies have NYC 'under assault like never before': CIA insider
A former top CIA man reveals that at least 100 Chinese spies are operating right now in New York City.
NYC woman sues pet shop for not letting her take pricey poodle home
Maria Casale-Hardin plunked down $3,375 on Aug. 22 for Coco, a fluffy, curly-coated standard poodle, and proceeded to visit the pup nearly every day as she waited, and waited, for...
Progressive groups buy Amy Coney Barrett domain name in attempt to smear her
Progressive groups launched the first salvo in the looming war to stop the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, buying up her domain name online. Anyone searching...
Derek Jeter had a late night celebrating Marlins' playoff berth
Derek Jeter recorded the sixth-most hits in baseball history, but the former Yankees captain absorbed plenty of hits, as well, to start his tenure as the head of baseball operations...
Blown away: Mystery of the couple who left the Hamptons in a balloon 50 years ago — and vanished
50 years ago, an actress and her husband left the Hamptons in a helium balloon, hoping to be the first to cross the Atlantic — and were never seen again.
James Beard: The closeted gay life of the man behind the award
How James Beard became a smash hit with cookbooks inspired by the underground gay community.
Ted Cruz: The chance for a conservative Supreme Court is now
President Trump has thus far had two successfully appointed Supreme Court nominees. Trump’s first nominee, Neil Gorsuch, had a solid record on the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth...
MLB Award picks: So many close calls
Let’s take the playoffs to an absurd place, that 14 out of 15 teams in each league make it. So if the player with the best stats played for the...
Gone to pot: Californians fearful as wildfires inch toward cannabis country
Smoking weed is the newest worry for California firefighters as the state's biggest wildfire races toward the nation's biggest marijuana-producing region. The wildfire is headed for Post Mountain and Trinity...
Tom Ford's surprising lesson about looking good in quarantine
What does it mean that New Yorkers, once residents of the world’s most fashion-forward city, have succumbed to so-called soft clothes, all day every day? When six months into this...
I feel bad for Jets fans
Dear Jets fans, I know the past few months have sucked for you. (Yes, the better part of the past 50 years have stunk, I get it.) But the past...
Workers are closing NYC parks early — with people still inside
Parks Department workers are slamming shut the cast-iron gates of one Manhattan green space ahead of closing time, even with visitors inside.
American hero steps up when passenger has meltdown on Korean Air flight
Gene Parente took one look at the man — with a plastic bag on his head, pounding on the door of the cockpit — and he knew the Korean Air...
Madeleine McCann's body not needed to indict pedophile, prosecutor says
Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters told a Portuguese reporter for the RTP network on Friday that "to indict someone we don't need a body."
Ukraine grounds model of military transport plane after crash
Ukraine's president is halting all flights of a transport plane after one crashed and left all but one of the 27 military members on board dead. The twin-turboprop Antonov-26 went...
NFL star's breakdown of Devonta Freeman should soothe Giants
Life After Saquon Barkley officially begins now for the 2020 New York Football Giants. Life After Saquon Barkley begins Sunday against the decimated 49ers with Daniel Jones promising he won’t...
New study finds US is nowhere near COVID-19 herd immunity
About a third of New Yorkers and less than a tenth of American adults were exposed to the coronavirus by the end of July, a new study of dialysis patients...
Everything you need to know about Trump's SCOTUS pick
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a wife, mother of seven and a devout Catholic — but how that may affect the presumptive nominee's potential rulings on the Supreme Court remains...
Stanley Cup hero hasn't forgotten about his Rangers exile
One year after getting bought out by the Rangers, Kevin Shattenkirk has helped put the Tampa Bay Lightning on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup. The veteran defenseman’s goal...
11 things Trump has done to fix Obamacare
President Trump will face off with former Vice President Joe Biden in the first presidential debate this week, where health care is bound to come up. While Democrats often attack...
NBA star has wild connection to 'Schitt’s Creek'
The Canadian television sitcom “Schitt’s Creek" swept the Emmy Awards last Sunday, becoming the first show ever to win all four acting awards and Outstanding Comedy Series in the same...
NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Knicks resist urge, Nets grab explosive slider
No draft in NBA history has come with this much uncertainty. We don’t know who’ll be the top pick, or even for sure when it’ll be — already pushed back...
Korean War 70th Anniversary: Remember the lives a 'Forgotten War' took
In 1951, Gen. Douglas MacArthur quoted an old Army ballad in his farewell address to Congress: “Old soldiers never die. They just fade away.” But on the 70th anniversary of...
Judge blocks US public lands boss, says he's serving unlawfully
A federal judge ruled Friday that the top US official overseeing public lands has been serving unlawfully in his post and blocked him from continuing on in the position. William...
Why Silicon Valley CEOs are such raging psychopaths
Why Silicon Valley CEOs — and their employees — are driven by some of the worst behavior known to man.
Nancy Grace: My fiancé’s 1979 murder fuels my TV career now
Years before she became Nancy Grace, legal commentator and host of her own show, “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” on Fox Nation, she was Nancy Grace, a 19-year-old English literature...
LSU vs. Mississippi State prediction, line: Tough start to Tigers' title defense
It was great to have the ACC and Big 12 begin play earlier this month. It was nice to see Army and Louisiana-Lafayette crash the Top 25. But now the...
The one Mets dilemma Steve Cohen may not be able to fix
Professor Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley College, played by Groucho Marx, explained to medical students the sudden rush of blood to the head: “We then come to the bloodstream....
Tense showdown between BLM protesters and gun-toting store owner caught on video
An exchange between Black Lives Matter supporters and a gun-toting Louisville store owner captured the tension in the Kentucky city as protests continued for the third day since a grand...
It certainly hasn't been easy for Giants big-time rookie
Andrew Thomas was as well-prepared as any rookie could be. He had spent the past two years as Georgia’s starting left tackle, tangling with future first-round picks from Alabama, Auburn,...
In honor of National Yoga Month, save up to 96 percent on these at-home fitness services
Happy National Yoga Month! To help you celebrate, we rounded up six of our favorite at-home yoga services, so you can build strength, reduce stress, and increase flexibility. Did we...
10 at-home massagers that are on sale for up to 57 percent off this week
Your usual spa may be closed due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still relieve sore muscles on your own at home. Whether your back is sore...
The players to start, sit for NFL Week 3
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season. Big Weeks Mitchell Trubisky QB, Bears, at Falcons (FanDuel $7,500/DraftKings...
Why inflated spread makes Texas Tech the play vs. Texas
LAS VEGAS — Sometimes, looks can be deceiving in a football team’s season opener. Texas Tech coach Matt Wells surely hopes that’s the case with his team. In a game...
Jacob deGrom's Cy Young chances may need 'magical'' game
WASHINGTON — Jacob deGrom’s statistics suggest he is losing on the judges’ scorecards, but there is still a chance for a 12th-round knockout punch. The Mets ace will get that...
Who the Rangers and Islanders may buy out
The NHL’s first buyout window opened at 5 p.m Friday and will close at that same time on Oct. 6, the day of the Entry Draft. Each team will have...
Oregon Governor declares emergency in Portland as Proud Boys rally approaches
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Portland on Friday as authorities anticipate violent clashes between opposing groups over the weekend during a scheduled rally held by...
Hundreds of protesters stage 'sit in' at Brooklyn Bridge
Some 500 Black Lives Matter protesters marched onto the roadway of the Brooklyn Bridge Friday night -- where they sat down and blocked traffic for about an hour before moving...
Man arrested after opening fire on officers during chase on Yonkers street
A New Rochelle man was arrested after allegedly opening fire on police during a chase through a busy Yonkers neighborhood Friday afternoon. The wild scene unfolded just before 4 p.m....
Sheriff busts hundreds at illicit indoor wedding reception in Queens
The Sheriff's Office busted up a massive, social-distance-violating Queens wedding reception with a 200-plus person guest list Friday night, law enforcement sources said. Dressed in gowns and suits, 246 people...
Fantasy football: Believe the hype about this Cowboys receiver
Life is full of surprises. Like, Washington’s amazing Week 1 rally against the Eagles, or some people not thinking masks help during a pandemic, or it looks like Robert Pattinson...
Joe Flacco may back up Sam Darnold very soon
Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) has practiced fully all week, but Jets coach Adam Gase still hasn’t officially committed to the Super Bowl-winning former Raven as Sam Darnold’s backup against...
How Gary Sanchez is taking his possible playoff benchings
Gary Sanchez says he’s not upset about potentially being benched in some games during the postseason, which both general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone in recent days have...
Night of the Iguana: NYC firefighter rescues giant reptile from Astoria apartment fire
As fire rescues go, this one is both heart-warming and cold-blooded. An FDNY firefighter emerged from an Astoria apartment fire Friday night with a very lucky giant iguana in his...
Mets' playoff hopes remain alive — barely
WASHINGTON — The threat of rain in the forecast was enough to prompt the Nationals to postpone Friday night’s game. And so, the final weekend of the regular season will...
Charges deferred for man arrested after delaying treatment for toddler who died with COVID-19
The Bronx District Attorney is holding off on pursuing charges for a Bronx man who was arrested after he took three hours to get medical help for a dying, COVID-19-infected...
Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly get improbable Bronx moment
Derek Jeter still owns The Bronx. Jeter’s Marlins clinched a playoff berth by beating the Yankees, 4-3 in 10 innings on Friday night. It came six years to the day...
Celtics aren't done yet
ORLANDO, Fla. — Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics. “We're prideful," Stevens said. Celtic Pride....
Aaron Boone loses it in profane rant
Not even an Aaron Boone eruption can get the Yankees going these days. Boone was tossed from Friday’s 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Marlins in the bottom of the first...
Trump mocks 'Sleepy Joe' Biden's event-free days
President Trump, at his fourth and final stop of a multi-state campaign trip on Friday, blasted Joe Biden’s lack of daily events.