November 15, 2020

Obama tells Trump to 'put country first' and concede election

Former President Barack Obama urged President Trump to put the country first and concede the election to Joe Biden during a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday night. “My advice to...

Giants defense closing out Eagles as 'huge achievement'

Two numbers equalled redemption for the Giants defense. The first is zero. That’s how many times the Eagles converted a third down Sunday against the Giants. The second is two....

Saints holding their breath with Drew Brees in limbo

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees struggled to predict the long-term effects of a crushing hit by San Francisco defensive tackle Kentavius Street, who landed on top of the 41-year-old quarterback...

Ascending Daniel Jones gives us important Giants glimpse

Phinally. Phinally, the Giants Phinished against the Eagles, and suddenly they can talk about winning their laughingstock division with a straight face. An Impossible Dream is suddenly possible after Giants...

Potential Russell Westbrook move may be Knicks' Giannis hint

No rookie class has ever gone into an NBA season less seasoned for the next level. With no summer league or pre-camp voluntary workouts, the Knicks know there will not...

NBA prospect's trust in brother led him from Nigeria to draft

On Wednesday night, Precious Achiuwa will hear his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Like so many other prospects who get selected in the NBA draft, it will be...

Giants extend kicker after huge game against Eagles

Sometimes a guy has a big game and celebrates with a great meal or a few drinks or some quality time with family and friends. Graham Gano got a new...

Bryson DeChambeau tries to make sense of his Masters flameout

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Bryson DeChambeau Project didn’t go as planned at the Masters this week. DeChambeau, who entered the week as the betting favorite, finished tied for 34th place....

Police arrest DC man in firework attack after Million MAGA March

A man was arrested for allegedly hurling fireworks at people in the aftermath of the “Million MAGA March” in Washington DC, police said Sunday. Javien Michael Dawson, 26, was charged...

Trumpism won, despite election results: Devine

You just had to see the enthusiastic cheer of tens of thousands of pro-Trump protesters who flocked to Washington, DC, over the weekend to understand it doesn’t really matter what...

German man whose Nazi grandpa took over Jewish store apologizes to family

A German man who discovered that his grandfather had forcefully taken over a Jewish family's store during the Holocaust tracked down their descendants to apologize. Thomas Edelmann, 49, told CNN...

Man accused of slugging Rick Moranis has history of assaulting strangers

The homeless ex-con accused of sucker-punching actor Rick Moranis has allegedly been randomly attacking strangers in New York City for the past six months, it was revealed Sunday night. Marquis...

Giants running back delivers improbable performance

Wayne Gallman’s feet went flying through the air, which sure beats when they were glued to the sideline. It’s impossible to overstate how improbable it is that Gallman scored two...

LeBron James, Eli Manning react to insane Hail Mary

Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins reveled along with sports greats on social media about their ridiculous 43-yard Hail Mary touchdown to break the Bills’ hearts in a 32-30 win on...

Texas paramedic rescues dog that fell off 70-foot cliff

A dog named Stout lived up to its name after "miraculously" surviving a plunge off a 70-feet cliff in Texas. An emergency medical service called the rescue of the pet...

James Harden eyeing Nets trade in potential NBA game-changer

The blockbuster scenario of James Harden forming a Big 3 deluxe in Brooklyn may not be as farfetched as the Dodgers moving back to Ebbets Field. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins,...

Trevor Bauer throws shade at Yankees in Mets love letter

Hey, Trevor Bauer and the Mets, get a room! I’m still betting that the newly minted National League Cy Young Award winner, a free agent, winds up landing somewhere besides...

Peru’s interim president resigns after five days, amid violent protests

Peru's interim president stepped down on Sunday after just five days in office that were marked by nationwide unrest. Manuel Merino's resignation came amid widespread outrage over the killing of...

Dustin Johnson crying at Masters was extraordinary moment

AUGUSTA, Ga. — You know what your perception of Dustin Johnson has been? Ditch it. You thought Johnson was so chill that nothing affects him, win or lose. That he...

After years of refusal, Democrats now preach ‘accept election results’

Members of the Electoral College don’t formally meet to elect the next president until Dec. 14, but as far as the media and corporate elite are concerned, Joe Biden is...

When talk of 'unity' just means 'surrender'

Political unity is an ugly, authoritarian idea. No free nation has domestic political unity, nor should it aspire to it. What “unity” really means is capitulation. America is once again...

Cardinals stun Bills on bonkers Hail Mary play

The NFC West is primed for a wild, wild finish with Kyler Murray right in the middle of it. Murray’s 43-yard Hail Mary heave was hauled in by DeAndre Hopkins...

Developers awaiting ruling on 'too-tall' Upper West Side tower

A day of destiny is at hand for 200 Amsterdam Ave., the nearly completed, 52-story condo tower at West 71st Street which a judge ordered to be half torn-down. City...

Blast off: Four NASA astronauts launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket

Blast off! Four NASA astronauts were launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket on Sunday evening -- their sights set on the International Space Station. The Falcon rocket lifted off...

Shameless profiteering by the NYC Department of Education

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza needs to tell his minions to stop trying to cash in on the pandemic: NY1 reports that the Department of Education is even trying to milk...

Bill de Blasio's pandemic bungling

Hand it to The City for digging up the proof that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s team bungled the onset of the pandemic even more than anyone knew. The city agency...

Legendary college basketball coach tests positive for COVID-19

Legendary Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim announced Sunday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The 75-year-old Boeheim broke the news on Twitter, writing that the positive test came as...

Lefties attack MAGA marchers in DC — and the media shrug

If counter-protesters had triggered fighting across Washington, DC, in the wake of the January 2017 Women’s March, the media would have erupted in fury. Yet the morning after Antifa types...

Hold the Christmas songs, please, and other commentary

Culture critic: Hold the Christmas Songs “Seeking to cheer up the population,” observes “Candid Camera” host Peter Funt in The Wall Street Journal, music- and video-service firms are “betting” Christmas-themed...

Missing Brooklyn kids found speeding 1,200 miles away in Iowa

A 14-year-old Brooklyn boy who skipped town with his 11-year-old girlfriend was found speeding in his dad's car in an Iowa town on Sunday, police and sources said. The young...

Young Florida TV reporter killed in motorcycle crash

A young Florida television reporter was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend, according to her workplace. Jenny Lenzini, 26, of NBC2 and ABC7 was riding on the back...

House leaders urge Dems not to join team Biden to maintain majority

Confronted with a shrunken majority, House leaders are discouraging fellow Democrats from taking jobs with the incoming Biden administration -- out of concern that Republicans could nab any vacated seats,...

This Giants situation is almost unbelievable

Here’s the crazy thing: Five wins might actually get this done. It’ll probably take six. God, it should take six. It’s all but impossible to believe that the weekly pillow...

What will ultimately decide wacky Heisman Trophy race

It seems only fitting that in this bizarre season we get a Heisman Trophy race like this. That as we close in on Thanksgiving, as some teams have already played...

Biden COVID-19 adviser: We don't support another nationwide lockdown

A member of Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory team on Sunday rejected claims that the president-elect would force the country into another round of strict lockdowns as daily coronavirus cases reach...

Cuomo, de Blasio must admit: Biden won't give them bailout they want

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s mid-year budget update is due in the next two weeks, but we don’t have to wait in suspense: The mayor demands that President-Elect Biden deliver the...

Conservatives say media ignoring attacks on Trump supporters at DC MAGA march

Conservatives accused the media of turning a blind eye to violent attacks against Trump supporters at Saturday's "MAGA Million March" in Washington, DC. "The President's supporters have a right to...

Archdiocese of NY demands city pay for COVID-19 testing in hot-spot Catholic schools

The Archdiocese of New York is demanding that the city pay for and administer COVID-19 testing for students in Catholic schools in the Big Apple’s coronavirus yellow zones. Under state...

Trump supporters reportedly hit with fireworks at DC restaurant

Trump supporters were bombarded with fireworks while dining at a Washington DC restaurant following Saturday's "MAGA Million March" in the nation's capital -- one of several outbreaks of violence at...

Yankees 'can't trade' Clint Frazier anymore

Clint Frazier’s solid 2020 season has changed the narrative around the outfielder, regarding his future in pinstripes. In December 2017 at the winter meetings in Orlando, the Pirates were shopping...

Giants report card: Joe Judge was absolutely right

Grading the Giants after their 27-17 win over the Eagles on Sunday. Offense Daniel Jones did not throw a touchdown pass and no one cared. He also did not commit...

Coronavirus may have been in Italy much earlier than reported: study

A new study has found that the coronavirus may have spread outside of China far earlier than previously thought. A study by the National Cancer Institute said the deadly virus...

Judge: DHS head didn't have authority to suspend DACA

A federal judge in New York ruled Saturday that Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully, a determination that invalidated Wolf's suspension of the Deferred...

Suspect in Ahmaud Arbery killing called DA from scene for help: prosecutors

One of the white men charged in the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery called his former boss -- the Georgia prosecutor later accused of botching the case...

NBA player arrested

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers said they have spoken to guard Kevin Porter Jr. following his arrest early Sunday on weapons possession. Porter, a 2019 first-round draft pick, faces charges...

NBA star's girlfriend surprises him with mariachi band for his birthday

No one does birthdays quite like Jordyn Woods.

Iota reaches hurricane strength as it threatens storm-ravaged Central America

Iota strengthened to a hurricane on Sunday as it barreled toward Central American countries still reeling from Category 4 Hurricane Eta. The 30th named storm of this year’s turbulent Atlantic...

Boris Johnson self-isolating after being exposed to coronavirus again

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after he came into contact with someone infected with COVID-19 -- seven months after his bout with the virus. The 56-year-old leader was...

Giants finally beat Eagles to boost shocking playoff hopes

It really comes down to this: “Three weeks ago we lost this game in the final minutes,’’ safety Jabrill Peppers said, “and this time we held on.’’ This time they...

SpaceX aiming to launch four astronauts into space on Sunday night

SpaceX is aiming to launch four astronauts to the the International Space Station on Sunday evening, barring any weather complications. The historic joint spaceflight between NASA and Elon Musk’s company...

When COVID-19 vaccine creator says life could return to 'normal'

One of the scientists behind Pfizer-BioNTech's promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate says the potential cure could return the world to "normal" by next winter. BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin said Sunday that...

AOC 'upset' about Dems losing House majority — even though it didn't happen

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D. Bronx) says she and many others are bitterly disappointed that Democrats lost their majority in the House of Representatives. Just one problem: They didn't. In a...

Harlem tenants left without heat and hot water for weeks

Residents of a six-story Harlem apartment building owned by a notorious slumlord have been suffering without heat and hot water for weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, The Post has learned....

Portland pol who called 911 over Lyft spat blames 'white supremacists'

A Portland, Ore. politician who called the cops over an argument with her Lyft driver despite her support for the "defund the police" movement now says she acted out of...

Paulina Gretzky kisses Dustin Johnson after his Masters win

Dustin Johnson sealed his historic win at The Masters on Sunday with a kiss from Paulina Gretzky.

Hollywood's Endeavor eyes more cost-cutting, asset sales amid COVID

Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel, desperate to survive the pandemic, is quietly hatching plans to trim the fat at Endeavor, his already slimmed down entertainment conglomerate, The Post has learned. Endeavor...

Pregnant woman undergoes emergency C-section after Brooklyn shooting

A pregnant woman had to undergo an emergency C-section and a man is clinging to life after being shot in the face following a pair of Brooklyn shootings over the...

Dustin Johnson wins the Masters in historic fashion

AUGUSTA, Ga. — There was so much that was different about this Masters. The month it was played, delayed from April to November because of COVID-19. The eerie silence with...

Brooklyn, Queens Catholic schools to stay open even if public schools go remote

Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens will stay open even if New York City's public schools go all online again amid rising local COVID-19 infections, officials said Sunday. “The superintendent of...

Dana White in awe of rising UFC star's 'vicious' knockout

Dana White may have found the UFC’s next big star. After watching newcomer Khaos Williams end his second UFC fight with a second straight knockout within 30 seconds, White declared...

Texans could keep interim coach for next season

The Texans may not have to look far to fill Bill O'Brien's spot as head coach. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that "one strong possibility is to turn...

City councilman wants cops pulled from handling traffic enforcement

He wants to take the "street" out of "street cops." City councilman and comptroller hopeful Brad Lander says the city would be better off if police no longer handled traffic...

Prized racing pigeon nets world-record sum at auction

A bird in the hand is worth $1.9 million in the bank. That's the sky-high sum that a prized Belgian racing pigeon named New Kim fetched at auction on Sunday,...

Obama reveals if he'll take a cabinet position in the Biden administration

Former President Barack Obama has ruled out taking on any formal position in President-elect Joe Biden's administration -- quipping that wife Michelle would leave him. "I will help him in...

One country is celebrating its COVID-19 couch potatoes

Germany is cheering its homebound couch potatoes for helping fight against the coronavirus pandemic -- by doing "absolutely nothing." The federal government hailed all lazy medi-taters in an online video...

Paige Spiranac shades Bryson DeChambeau’s ‘shaft’ over Masters flop

Bryson DeChambeau's disappointing Masters run hasn't gone unnoticed by Paige Spiranac.

Rumble in the Bronx: Sheriffs break up underground fight club

City sheriffs broke up an illegal Bronx fight club with enough guns, booze and drugs to make Brad Pitt and Edward Norton’s on screen antics look tame. The unlicensed, “Rumble in...

Giuliani claims election will be 'overturned' – says he can't share evidence

"They didn't allow Republicans in those key places to observe the mail vote. That makes the mail vote completely invalid," he told Maria Bartiromo.

Tiger Woods has massive Masters meltdown

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods has set a lot of records in his golfing career, a number of them at the Masters. This one, he’d like to forget. Woods, the...

Poll workers contract COVID-19, but Election Day link unclear

Despite painstaking efforts to keep election sites safe, some poll workers who came in contact with voters on Election Day have tested positive for the coronavirus, including more than two...

Cuomo threatens to sue Trump admin over COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday fired the latest salvo in his and President Trump's ongoing COVID-19 vaccine war -- threatening to sue the Republican administration if it moves ahead with...

Hiker comes 'back from dead' after dramatic mountain rescue

Michael Knapinski, 45, "died" at the Harborview Medical Center’s ER after being airlifted from Mount Rainier National Park on Nov. 8.

NFL team facing severe punishment for COVID-19 violation

The Saints did everything right in last week’s 38-3 win over the Buccaneers. New Orleans did everything wrong in the celebration that followed. The Saints are reportedly facing significant discipline...

Travelers in Australia ordered to quarantine after rules change mid-flight

Travelers in Australia were greeted when their plane landed Sunday with the news that they must either quarantine for two weeks -- or return home after the rules changed mid-flight....

Drug cuts COVID-19 deaths in hospitalized patients by two-thirds: study

An arthritis drug may cut deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients by about two-thirds among those suffering from moderate or severe cases of the virus, according to a new study. Called...

NFL prediction: Teaser best way to play the Ravens and Saints

This is not an ideal time to lay more than a touchdown with the Saints, who just turned in an “A” performance at Tampa Bay and could sleepwalk into Sunday’s...

Lakers on brink of trading for Thunder guard in title-defense boost

The Los Angeles Lakers on the brink of a significant trade as they seek to defend their NBA championship. The Lakers are set to acquire guard Dennis Schroder from the...

Princess Diana's royal fashion on 'The Crown': How to get the look

Two houses, two courts, one crown — and a whole lot of style.

93-year-old Dodgers legend hospitalized with heart issues

Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda is currently in intensive care in a Southern California hospital, the Dodgers announced Sunday. The 93-year-old Dodgers legend is not suffering from COVID-19, according...

Man shot in broad daylight near Prospect Park, NYPD says

The shooter opened fire after a dispute in front of 188 Parkside Ave. in Prospect Lefferts Garden at 9:40 a.m., according to the NYPD.

This isn't what Michigan envisioned for the Jim Harbaugh era

When Jim Harbaugh returned to Ann Arbor, Michigan envisioned winning its first national title since 1997. Now, the Wolverines will be lucky to finish .500. Spiraling towards their first losing...

This may be only way bettors get value backing Patrick Mahomes

VSIN’s futures expert takes a look at the MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year markets in the NFL as the 2020 season cruises into the second half. Most Valuable...

Someone new is taking the promotion I wanted -- is it wrong to hate them?

My boss resigned and I applied for his position but the company brought in someone from outside. My company feels I could use a few more years of experience and...

4-year-old boy loses parents to COVID-19 just 100 days apart

A San Antonio boy who will turn 5 years old this month has been left an orphan after the coronavirus claimed both his parents within 100 days of each other,...

Fauci: Coronavirus precautions will still be necessary even after a vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday it will still be necessary to social distance, wear masks and take other COVID-19 precautions after a vaccine becomes available to Americans. "I would recommend...

'Murder on Middle Beach' director uncovers his family's dark legacies

"When I called, she said, ‘Mom’s dead.’ She was crying. She said, ‘Someone killed her.’ ”

De Blasio says NYC schools will stay open Monday – but issues stern warning

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city public schools will be in session Monday – but warned that “we have to keep fighting back with everything we’ve got” amid the...

Fauci: COVID-19 task force should begin meeting with Biden's transition team

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that the White House's COVID-19 task force should begin working with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team. "Of course, it would be better if we could...

Seasonal jobs will be available this season — and here's where

Whether you’re looking to get back to work or to earn extra cash as a side hustle, now’s the time to pounce on part-time seasonal jobs. According to ManpowerGroup’s new...

NBA star trolls himself after engagement: 'She got a ring first'

Paul George celebrated his recent engagement by taking a swipe at himself.

Tom Brady, Bucs had major travel problems before early kickoff

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers hit a pretty big snag ahead of their Week 10 matchup in Charlotte. A mechanical problem with the team's plane caused a delay of more...

Zulily has the perfect UGG rain jacket on sale today

UGG is always here to help you face the elements. And though the brand is largely known for its iconic boots and fuzzy slippers, which are wildly popular with celebrities,...

Lewis Hamilton wins record-tying seventh F1 world championship

Briton Lewis Hamilton clinched a record-tying seventh Formula One title Sunday -- matching Michael Schumacher’s victories -- by winning the Turkish Grand Prix and declaring, “I’m only getting started!” Hamilton,...

All signs point to underdog Washington

The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2009 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread....

Trump seemingly acknowledges 'rigged election' Biden win before backtracking

President Trump on Sunday acknowledged that President-elect Joe Biden had won the 2020 presidential race -- but chalked up the outcome to the election being "rigged."

Packers won't run away with this one

Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Home teams in...

Flu or COVID-19? US surgeon general on how to know the difference

Amid the alarming spike in coronavirus cases nationwide, US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said the one symptom that can help people differentiate between COVID-19 and the flu is the...

Purify the air around you with this KN95-filtered 360-degree shield

According to the CDC, it is of utmost importance that individuals wear face coverings in order to slow the increasing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Still, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the...

Get early Black Friday savings on this pro hair dryer and brush set

The Prisma Ionic Pro Dryer is specifically engineered to reduce breakage, limit frizz, and promote a healthy shine.

Blezow's Week 10 picks: Why Giants are pick over Eagles

Daniel Jones is 5-16 as a starting quarterback in the NFL. He’s 4-0 against Washington (2-0 against their former name and 2-0 against the Football Team) and 1-16 against all...

Grandmother acts as daughter's surrogate and gives birth to granddaughter

A 51-year-old Illinois woman has given birth to her own granddaughter. Julie Loving agreed this year to be the "gestational mother" for her daughter, who could not carry a pregnancy...

Giants vs. Eagles: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Paul's pick Eagles are healthier than the first time around, and also well-rested. They can smell the NFC East title. This ends a long pre-bye stretch for the Giants, who...

Fire in COVID-19 intensive care unit kills 10 in Romania

Ten people were killed and 10 others wounded -- seven critically -- when a blaze broke out at a public hospital treating COVID-19 patients in northeastern Romania Saturday. The fire...

Why Tom Brady and Buccaneers will bounce back

Home team in CAPS Buccaneers (-4.5) over PANTHERS: Hopes that key Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey would be ready for this were dashed midweek. The home side is facing a...

One Heisman Trophy tradition won't happen this year

The Heisman Trophy will be presented Jan. 5, but without the usual ceremony held in New York City, and the finalists will be revealed on Christmas Eve. The reworked Heisman...

Two men mug autistic teen in caught-on-video NYC attack

Two brutes mugged an autistic teen in a disturbing caught-on-video attack in Lower Manhattan last week, cops said Saturday. The 14-year-old victim was in front of the New York City...

Teen in critical condition after shooting in Brooklyn NYCHA development

A teen was clinging to life after he was shot multiple times in the lobby of a Brooklyn NYCHA development Saturday night, cops said. The 17-year-old boy was blasted twice...

Bidding at Hall of Famer's auction ends at just under $2M

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Personal memorabilia from the career of Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench was auctioned for just under $2 million. The sale that involved live and online bidding...

Giants progress will be put to test

It was one of those comments that actually sounded a bit funny. It came in response to a question about the progress made along the Giants’ offensive line. But it...

Man fatally shot during protests against Peru’s new president

Thousands of Peruvians rallied in the country’s capital Saturday against the interim government of President Manuel Merino in protests that have left at least one person dead, authorities said. Peru’s...

Terence Crawford rolls, makes case as best fighter in world

LAS VEGAS — Terence Crawford started slow and finished fast, stopping Kell Brook with a barrage of punches in the fourth round Saturday night to retain his welterweight title. Crawford...

'I could see he was crazy' earlier victim alleges of Rick Moranis attack suspect

“I could see he was crazy,” said the victim of her April run-in with Marquis Ventura, the suspect arrested today in connection to the UWS attack on actor Rick Moranis.