November 22, 2020
Knicks' plan of luring Donovan Mitchell doesn't work
Knicks assistant coach Johnnie Bryant never became the magnet for Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell, as the franchise had hoped. The 35-year-old Bryant was known as a solid player-development coach in...
Frank Gore fearing worst possible outcome for Jets players
Frank Gore is in his 16th NFL season. The Jets running back has been a Pro Bowler and played in a Super Bowl. He has rushed for 1,200 yards in...
Driver arrested after fatally striking 62-year-old woman in Brooklyn
The driver of a sedan was arrested after fatally striking a 62-year-old woman crossing a Brooklyn street on Sunday night, police said. The victim, identified by police as Alina Morales,...
Trump campaign appears to cut ties with lawyer Sidney Powell
President Trump’s campaign on Sunday distanced itself from Sidney Powell, a lawyer who made audacious claims of widespread voter fraud as a member of Trump’s post-election legal team. “Sidney Powell...
Jets' Trevor Lawrence dream could look a lot like this
You either have a franchise quarterback, or you don’t. The Chargers have theirs. The 0-10 Jets are six more losses from theirs. The Dream survived and advanced on Sunday: Justin...
Biden expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state: report
President-elect Joe Biden’s secretary of state nominee is reportedly expected to be Antony Blinken -- a foreign affairs adviser to Biden’s campaign who served in both the State Department and...
Dems' twisted vaccine politicking may put our recovery at risk: Devine
Operation Warp Speed has been an unmitigated triumph, producing two coronavirus vaccines and two effective treatments, with more to come, in a record seven months, at least five years ahead...
Serious injury adds twist to Giants, NFC East playoff madness
The slogging NFC East race has tightened even further, with a serious injury suffered Sunday likely to factor greatly into the outcome of the division. Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow,...
Lakers make power move in NBA free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers and three-time All-Star center Marc Gasol agreed to a two-year deal, multiple outlets reported Sunday night. The Lakers reportedly opened up cap room for Gasol by...
Jets report card: Adam Gase is doing something right
Grading the Jets after their 34-28 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. Offense There were two very different offensive performances by half in this game. The Jets had 210 yards...
Wisconsin GOP congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Bryan Steil announced Sunday night that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “After working in Washington, D.C. all of last week, I began experiencing mild symptoms...
Colorado lawmakers set sights on future Space Command headquarters
Colorado Springs would be an ideal location for future Space Command headquarters, say lawmakers in the Centennial State. Last week the Department of the Air Force announced the six candidate...
It's hard not to feel sorry for these Jets
Week by week, game by game, there is an inevitability that descends around these Jets football games, and this Jets season. It is a myth that everyone who roots for...
Dabo Swinney blasts FSU over alleged COVID-19 'excuse'
In what was a rant only fit for 2020, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney accused heavy-underdog Florida State of using the coronavirus as an excuse to get out of Saturday’s...
Why today is a big day for e-scooters in NYC
In what may be news to electric scooter riders who have been flooding Big Apple streets for months now, the devices will officially become legal Monday, under laws passed by...
Knicks trade player they just picked up
The Knicks continued to use veteran journeyman Ed Davis to gather assets. Acquired last week from Utah along with two second-round picks as sweetener, Davis’ $5 million pact was shipped...
Two women die in fire at NYC high-rise
Two women were killed in a fire at an Upper Manhattan high-rise apartment building early Sunday morning, authorities said. The victims, ages 37 and 73, suffered smoke inhalation from the...
Armed robber arrested after sticking-up Midtown food delivery worker
An armed robber was busted by police Sunday morning shortly after allegedly stealing food from a delivery worker outside of a Midtown McDonald's, sources said. Trevon Blunt, 25, stuck up...
Jets nearly won a game
All the Jets fans rooting for the team to be competitive but lose are getting exactly what they want lately. The Jets nearly overcame an 18-point halftime deficit and made...
Sorry, there's nothing outrageous about trying to convert others to your faith
The Daily Beast reports ominously that Madison Cawthorn, the North Carolina Republican who will soon become the youngest-ever member of Congress, “has admitted he tried to convert Jews and Muslims...
Killing monthly MetroCards is the wrong way to fix the MTA
The state-controlled Metropolitan Transportation Authority has a lot of problems — and will need a Joe Biden bailout. But the MTA does control a big part of its own fate:...
Seton Hall set up for more success despite huge hole
Seton Hall has been here before, overlooked and underrated. Two years ago, it was supposed to take a step back, following the graduations of Angel Delgado, Desi Rodriguez, Khadeen Carrington...
15-year-old arrested after eight injured in Wisconsin mall shooting
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with Friday's shooting at a Wisconsin shopping mall, authorities said Sunday. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the afternoon attack that sent eight...
Here's what's coming to Manhattan West next year
The perimeter plywood has come down, a second huge office skyscraper has begun to rise and — COVID-19 be damned — the ambitious Manhattan West complex is at last coming...
The church has its own rights and other commentary
Religion beat: The Church Has Its Own Rights As Europe enters a second lockdown, “authorities are not imposing restrictions equally on churches and civil establishments,” seethes Gladden Pappin at First...
John Harbaugh wanted no part of Titans coach after pregame scuffle
Tensions were high prior to the Ravens-Titans game on Sunday, and appeared to carry over into the postgame handshakes. Baltimore coach John Harbaugh seemingly waved off Titans coach Mike Vrabel...
Cuomo just proved that NY's 'independent' regulators are merely his pawn
It’s long been an open secret that Gov. Andrew Cuomo insists on total obedience from all his appointees, no matter how independent New York law says they’re supposed to be....
A vaccine miracle — if Democrats and the media don't screw things up
‘Herd immunity” and a return to normalcy by May: That’s an awesome projection from a professional source, Dr. Moncef Slaoui, a top Operation Warp Speed adviser. On the Sunday shows,...
Brooklyn man latest victim of subway shove attacks
A 29-year-old straphanger became the latest New Yorker shoved onto subway tracks on Sunday when he was attacked at a Brooklyn station. The victim was on a northbound 4 train...
Israeli scientists: New cancer treatment like using 'tiny scissors' to hit cells
Israeli scientists say they've created a way to treat cancer in mice that is so precise, it’s like using “tiny scissors” to target the cells, according to a report. “This...
Knicks bringing in another point guard
The Knicks inherited a point guard from Houston and it’s not Russell Westbrook. With their last roster spot, the Knicks added a fourth point guard in 28-year-old Austin Rivers, who...
Giants' least valuable player has been invisible
The Giants knew it would be a challenging grind to get to their Week 11 bye and that they headed into it on a two-game winning streak, and in contention...
Righty fury at Fox News is just conservative fratricide
For some inexplicable reason, conservatives rush towards fratricide with the same kind of urgency that drives lemmings over the cliff. It’s what they do, even when it’s counterproductive and costly. Conservatism...
AOC-aligned group attacks liberal Manhattan pol to push tax agenda
New York's left is starting to devour its own as part of a campaign to pressure local Democratic pols to aggressively tax the rich to address the state’s pandemic-fueled fiscal...
Co-founder of Ice Bucket Challenge dead after losing battle to ALS
The New York man who co-founded the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" died Sunday after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- the disease he tirelessly raised awareness for until...
SpaceX 'ferry' orbit means we've entered a new, entrepreneurial Space Age
Welcome to a new and different Space Age: Elon Musk’s SpaceX this week ferried four NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — and brought along Baby Yoda for good...
WHO is even lying about its own COVID-19 outbreak at its HQ
The World Health Organization has not only covered for Beijing’s lies and its refusal to allow an outside probe into how COVID-19 got started — it’s been lying about an...
UK may be days away from approving Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The UK could be weeks ahead of the United States when it comes to approving a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new report. Regulators in the United Kingdom could green-light...
Trump campaign to appeal dismissal of election lawsuit in Pennsylvania
President Trump's legal team has filed paperwork to appeal a federal judge's ruling that struck down the campaign's attempt to stop votes being certified in Pennsylvania. Attorneys for the Trump...
NYC residents flock to COVID-19 test sites ahead of iffy holiday travel
New York City residents packed COVID-19 testing sites Sunday — ahead of traveling to visit family over Thanksgiving against the urging of officials. At the CityMD on Montague Street in...
Facial recognition software can now recognize bears
They'll never get away with stealing picnic baskets again! Facial recognition software isn’t just for humans anymore -- new technology can also recognize bears, CNN reported Sunday. Melanie Clapham, a...
UFC fighter left shocked by replacement Beyoncé walkout song
Mike Perry was given a pretty ironic walkout song for his UFC 255 bout on Saturday. On his way to the octagon, the track “Halo” by Beyoncé began blaring over...
'Not physically possible' for Dominion machines to flip votes, rep says
A representative for Dominion Voting Systems on Sunday hit back at claims that the software company meddled in the election to benefit President-elect Joe Biden -- stressing it was “not physically...
Hundreds of bodies of coronavirus victims remain in freezer trucks
The corpses of hundreds of New Yorkers remain frozen in trucks on the Brooklyn waterfront more than six months after the coronavirus first struck Gotham -- and as the city...
Bar quickly closes after it's packed with maskless crowds at reopening
A South Florida bar was flooded by swarms of maskless partygoers upon reopening for the first time since the pandemic began -- only to get shut down by officials for...
Fauci says older adults 'substantial proportion' of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that middle-aged adults are starting to account for a "substantial" number of COVID-19 hospitalizations. "We're starting to see that there's a substantial proportion of people...
Hedge fund trying to make American Apparel founder's 'life miserable'
A years-long financial feud between disgraced American Apparel founder Dov Charney and his former hedge-fund ally Soo Kim is getting personal. After years of trying and failing to collect on...
Tyler Perry presents free Thanksgiving food to thousands in Atlanta
Thousands of families lined up for hours in Atlanta on Saturday for a chance to get a free Thanksgiving food and gift card from media mogul Tyler Perry on Sunday...
Cuomo defends LaGuardia AirTrain project amid 'doomsday' budget crisis
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday refused to back down from his $2 billion plans for an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport -- even while admitting the Big Apple's transit system is...
Biden to campaign for Democrats in Georgia for Senate runoff race
President-elect Joe Biden will head to Georgia to campaign for the two Democratic candidates to runoff Senate races, incoming White House chief of staff Ron Klain said Sunday. "Winning those...
Sen. Loeffler tests negative for coronavirus but will keep isolating
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's tested negative for the coronavirus Sunday came -- but she'll continue to quarantine at least until she gets another negative result, a campaign spokesman said. "Out...
Cuomo says vaccine will take 'months' to corral COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday threw cold water on the notion that a COVID-19 vaccine will be the savior of New York or any other state in the immediate future....
Trump mocks Maryland governor over faulty coronavirus tests
President Trump on Sunday mocked Maryland's Republican governor after a report revealed he spent millions in state funds for faulty COVID-19 tests from South Korea. "Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Anti-Trump...
'We feel guilty for gathering': Family party leads to 15 coronavirus infections
Members of a Texas family say they "feel guilty" after a birthday party that left more than a dozen of them infected with the coronavirus.
Tennis broadcaster shares her epic on-camera tumble
The ATP Finals is a big stage for tennis’ biggest stars, but it seemed to knock sports broadcaster Catherine Whitaker right off her feet.
Woman found stabbed to death at Bronx motel
The victim, who has not been identified, was discovered at the Holiday Motel at 2291 New England Thruway in the Eastchester section of the borough, the department said.
Gov. Cuomo: NY could hit high COVID-19 rate in January not seen in months
New York could “very easily" hit a COVID-19 infection rate in January that has not been seen in the state since early May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Sunday. “I would...
Stud NFL rookie QB reveals devastating injury will end his season
It appears to be the worst-case scenario for Joe Burrow. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was carted off Sunday with a left knee injury in the third quarter against Washington. Burrow...
Teen wounded, two men shot dead during bloody Saturday
Two people were shot dead and several were wounded during another bloody weekend of gunplay in the Big Apple, police and sources said. In the latest incidents, two people were...
Millions travel ahead of Thanksgiving despite rising COVID-19 cases
The rush of travelers comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving.
Conor McGregor vs. Manny Pacquiao fight will 'definitely' happen: manager
A return to boxing seems inevitable for Conor McGregor -- unless Dana White has something to say about it. With a rematch against Dustin Poirier set for the UFC 257...
Gov. Cuomo blasts 'secret maskless' wedding in Brooklyn synagogue
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday blasted a Hasidic synagogue for hosting a secret maskless wedding with thousands of guests, saying the potential coronavirus superspreader event was “a blatant disregard of...
Knicks re-sign a Leon Rose favorite
Guard Theo Pinson, who was waived on Thursday by the Knicks from his regular contract, was re-signed by the club Sunday to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks....
Cuomo puts parts of NY on notice amid COVID-19 surge
Upper Manhattan, parts of Staten Island and Long Island are set to land back into restrictive COVID-19 zones this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Sunday.
Putin says he's not ready to recognize Biden as election winner
Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Sunday said that he'll work with whoever becomes the US president -- but won't congratulate a winner until all legal avenues are exhausted or one...
Ravens coach, Titans star have heated confrontation in wild scene
There was no shortage of drama in Baltimore ahead of the Ravens-Titans game. The Titans apparently offended the Ravens ahead of the AFC showdown by marching out to the midfield...
Florida special needs teacher faces 408 child porn charges
A Florida high school teacher, soccer coach and church youth leader is facing 408 counts of child pornography possession, according to authorities. Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, was allegedly busted with hundreds...
Busted! New York Sheriffs raid underground swingers sex club
An underground swingers sex party was broken up overnight in Queens for violating pandemic gathering restrictions, the New York City Sheriff’s Office announced.
Jazz star getting $195 million max extension
Donovan Mitchell agreed to a five-year, $195 million rookie max extension with the Jazz on Sunday, ESPN reported. The deal, per the report, is worth $163 million in guaranteed money...
Mega-music retailer Guitar Center filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Guitar Center, the nation's largest musical instrument retailer, is filing for bankruptcy, according to a report.
Biden to announce first Cabinet picks on Tuesday
President-elect Joe Biden will announce his first Cabinet picks this Tuesday, his top advisors said Sunday. "We will be making our first Cabinet announcements on Tuesday of this week, and...
Two sets of sisters graduate Marine Corps basic training
The few, the proud, the same genes. Two sets of female siblings are among the latest class of Marine Corps recruits. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South...
Fauci urges Americans to weigh risks before Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday urged Americans to weigh the risks and "make their own decision" before getting together for Thanksgiving amid climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the nation....
The bet to make in Packers-Colts battle
The Aaron Rodgers experience has been nothing short of spectacular so far in 2020. He is currently the No. 1 QB in the NFL in the metrics composite EPA (Extra...
Cowboys making desperate attempt to help struggling offense
The Cowboys are shaking things up in a desperate attempt to reignite their playoff hopes. Dallas will start four-time All-Pro guard Zack Martin at right tackle this week against the...
Take this team for your NFL Week 11 survivor pool pick
Though your nails might not be as long as they were a couple of weeks ago, you managed to put Week 10 in the “W” column in your survivor pool....
Survivor Series predictions: Sasha Banks over Asuka and more
WWE has turned Survivor Series into the pay-per-view where the best from Raw and SmackDown cross over and face each other (with very little really on the line). This year’s...
College team turns ESPN analyst's 'Rece Davises' jab into rallying cry
Northwestern improved to 5-0 after knocking off Wisconsin 17-7 Saturday afternoon, but it was the peculiar rallying cry the Wildcats adopted that has caught people’s attention. After defeating the No....
Fauci says 'help is on the way' with new coronavirus vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday reassured Americans that there's "help" coming to fight the COVID-19 pandemic -- saying that promising vaccine candidates have the potential to curb the health crisis....
Man stabbed in Midtown hours after two other nearby knife attacks
A man was fighting for his life after being stabbed in the middle of 34th Street early Sunday -- just blocks from where a 39-year-old man was stabbed to death...
Saints divided on Taysom Hill-Jameis Winston decision
Not everyone is on board with the Saints' quarterback hierarchy with veteran Drew Brees out. The controversial decision to start utility player Taysom Hill over former No. 1 overall pick...
US withdraws from decades-old arms agreement with Russia: Pompeo
The Trump administration has officially withdrawn from a decades-old arms agreement with Russia, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday. "Today, pursuant to earlier notice provided, the United States...
Comedy legend accused of being transphobic while defending J.K. Rowling
The 81-year-old "Monty Python" star was attacked while sparring online with followers angered by his decision to sign a letter of support for Rowling amid the huge backlash over her...
Knicks' free-agency flop means tank is on for NBA's Trevor Lawrence
What Blue Saturday proved is Knicks senior vice president William Wesley’s connections and charisma won’t draw top players to New York overnight. While striking out so far in free agency...
'Warp Speed' advisor expects coronavirus 'herd immunity' in US by May
The top advisor of the Trump administration's Operation Warp Speed said a coronavirus vaccine could be shipped to the states by the middle of December -- and the US could...
Can I just skip my lame office Zoom holiday party?
My boss is holding a virtual holiday party where we are supposed to wear an ugly sweater. He also wants us to do some stupid white elephant game by sending...
These local small businesses flourished thanks to their generosity
When COVID-19 reared its head in the tri-state area in March, countless small businesses quickly pivoted. There’s no denying the sad fact that many have since gone under, but others...
Paulina Gretzky caps off Masters party with a nude photo
Dustin Johnson breaks Masters records while lady love Paulina Gretzky breaks the internet.
Trump supporters, counter-protesters rally at Georgia Capitol after recount
Hundreds of pro-Trump demonstrators gathered Saturday at the capitol building in Atlanta for a "Stop the Steal" rally.
'Curfew Breakers' protest against latest COVID-19 restrictions breaks out in California
The curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. prevents Californians from leaving their homes in 41 of the state’s 58 counties.
Speeding driver killed in grisly crash on Belt Parkway
A 31-year-old driver was killed in Brooklyn early Sunday after crashing into a tree at high speed, according to police.
Shark attack kills man at popular tourist beach
The attack occurred around 8:40 a.m. as the victim was bodyboarding around 100 feet from Cable Beach near Broome, a vacation destination on the Indian Ocean coast of Australia, police...
Price is right: Bengals the pick
The Wildcat is in his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide. Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
Man goes on fatal shooting spree at Sonic days after he's arrested for stealing burgers
A man shot two people dead and injured two others after setting fire to a truck outside a Nebraska Sonic Drive-In -- three days after being arrested for stealing $57...
Why Steelers won't blow out Jaguars
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. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (+9)...
Get early Black Friday savings on this Microsoft Excel training
Love it or loathe it, Microsoft Excel isn’t going anywhere. The number-crunching software has helped everyone from small startups to international corporations analyze and present their data efficiently for the past...
Save 30% on this all-in-one home gym ahead of Black Friday
For those of you who want to stay fit despite social distancing guidelines and gym closures, the BodyBoss 2.0 Portable Home Gym is a great option at an affordable price...
Blezow's Week 11 picks: Jets will keep it close in this one
The Jets are coming off of their bye week and heading cross-country to take on the banana-peel Chargers. The bye week is an interesting part of this handicap. Often for...
Jets vs. Chargers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's Call The Jets played better and nearly beat the Patriots two weeks ago, but the Chargers offense is clicking and rookie Justin Herbert is going to carve up a...
Giants look like they have edge on Eagles in one area
The Eagles did not exactly make a strong impression in their two games this season with the Giants. The coaching staff that won a Super Bowl after the 2017 season...
Robinson Cano savings could go to this Met
The initial reaction to Robinson Cano being suspended for the entire 2021 season for a failed drug test was the Mets had a little more than $20 million extra to...
Eagles will get lift from returning reinforcements
Home team in Caps Eagles (+3.5) over BROWNS: Philadelphia has gotten healthier in key skill positions than it has been in a while — with the return of Zack Ertz,...
Jets fans' worst fear could be realized vs. Chargers
You ... you with the bag over your head. ... Everyone knows who you are ... You’re a Jets fan, and you’re nervous, you’re wracked with anxiety, there’s a pit...
Complete college basketball primer as season approaches
The Post's Howie Kussoy and Zach Braziller name their All-American team, provide freshmen and transfers to watch and identifies the key games to watch during this college basketball season: All-Americans...
Columbia University bars 70 MBA students from classes after trip to Turks and Caicos
Columbia University has temporarily banned 70 students who traveled to Turks and Caicos in violation of the school’s travel policy, according to a report. “The Turks & Caicos trip was...
Newest Net expected to be a defensive presence
Ever since Bruce Brown came into the NBA as an unheralded second-round pick by the Pistons in 2018, he’s known he’d have to make defense his calling card. And after...
Three children dead in murder-suicide in Virginia
A woman and three young children died in an apparent murder-suicide in Virginia, authorities said. Cops responded to a home in Marion where they found the bodies of a 27-year-old...
'Thanksgiving grandma' celebrates holiday after husband dies from COVID
The internet's viral "Thanksgiving grandma" served turkey dinner early this year -- and with her husband, who died of COVID-19, missing from the table. Still, Wanda Dench welcomed for a...
'Victory lap' raises stakes in this heated NFL rivalry game
Rivalry games don’t come much more fun than Sunday night’s AFC West showdown between the 8-1 Chiefs and 6-3 Raiders in Las Vegas. The result of the game will do...
Straphanger slashed, punched by separate strangers in bizarre attack
It's insult to injury. A subway rider was slashed by a rival straphanger — only to be punched in the face by a total stranger who'd just walked free on...
NFL star's injury worse than once thought
Drew Brees' rib and lung injuries have turned out to be more serious than first thought with it being revealed on Saturday that the New Orleans Saints star has 11...
Man stabbed to death outside NYC pizza joint
A man was stabbed to death outside a Midtown Manhattan pizza joint on Saturday night, police said. The victim, who wasn't immediately identified, was knifed in the torso around 9:15...
Five intriguing college basketball storylines to watch
Here are the five most intriguing college basketball storylines to watch: The virus watch This is the storyline of the season. Can they finish? Can they get to March? How...
Flyweights defend UFC titles, but one wasn't easy
LAS VEGAS — Not so long ago, the UFC men's flyweight division was so thin and so boring that Dana White considered dropping the whole weight class. A brilliant Brazilian...
'That's no otter!': Blue shark spotted swimming in Cape Cod
A blue shark baffled scientists and residents in the Cape Cod town of Eastham, Massachusetts on Friday when the ocean predator appeared in the local marsh, according to NBC News....
Rutgers loses brutal marathon as Michigan keeps season alive
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Michigan had to switch quarterbacks, go three overtimes and play roughly 4 1/2 hours to avoid the football program's worst start in 53 years. It was worth...
NYC subway riders outraged by lack of social distancing on train
It's mass transit, all right. New York City subway riders were fuming Saturday over the utter lack of social distancing on a very packed train, video shows. Dozens of straphangers...
Trump campaign files petition for Georgia recount
President Trump's campaign announced Saturday that it has filed a petition demanding a recount in Georgia -- a day after officials certified Joe Biden's victory in the state. Secretary of...
Oregon man sues doctor for allegedly having an affair with his wife
An Oregon man who was depressed over his failing marriage went to his family physician for help -- only to learn the doc was having an affair with his wife,...