March 14, 2021

St. John's, Seton Hall decide to officially end their seasons

St. John’s and Seton Hall’s seasons really ended at the Garden late last week. Officially, they came to a close Sunday night when both declined invitations to the NIT. The...

Racist NYC attacker punched man in the face, spewed anti-Asian slurs: cops

A racist assailant punched a man in the face in Harlem last month — and hurled anti-Asian slurs at him during the attack, the NYPD said Sunday. The unidentified suspect...

BTS are losers — but still made K-pop history at Grammys 2021

“It’s really hard to express in words,” BTS member Jimin said of their virgin nod.

Walrus spotted for the first time ever in Ireland

A massive walrus was spotted on the shore of western Ireland on Sunday — the first confirmed sighting of the tusked creature in the country, a report said. The marine...

The Islanders look unstoppable

Anthony Beauvillier and Oliver Wahlstrom scored on the Islanders’ final two shootout attempts to win their ninth straight game, beating the Devils 3-2 on Sunday at Prudential Center. The Devils...

Florida woman posing as plastic surgeon arrested after botched nose job

A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly posing as a licensed plastic surgeon after she botched a man's nose job, a report said Sunday. Alcalira Jimenez De Rodriguez, 56, was in...

Nets are way past the Knicks 'rivalry thing'

The Nets are aware of how well the Knicks are playing, and excited to finally host their rivals in front of fans at Barclays Center on Monday. But they’re not...

Beyoncé makes history at 2021 Grammys with most wins ever

All hail the Queen Bey.

NCAA Tournament South Region: Team-by-team breakdown

Here’s a look at the South Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness 2021 gets set to tip off Thursday: No. 1 Baylor (22-2) Conference: Big 12 Coach: Scott...

Beware Rick Pitino in March Madness

The Iona name on the jersey won’t get the attention of the Gonzagas and the other March Madness powerhouses who have the horses. But Rick Pitino standing in front of...

Boy, 14, arrested after missing 6-year-old girl found dead

A 14-year-old Indiana boy has been arrested in connection to the death of a 6-year-old girl, whose body was found hours after she was reported missing last week, authorities said....

Cardi B gets X-rated with her Grammys performance

Cardi B channeled her stripper past with some sexy pole dancing at the 2021 Grammys.

Rutgers emerges from agony for March Madness reward

Dozens of college basketball teams and millions of eager fans sat through two long years waiting for the return of March Madness. In a corner of the sport frequently reserved...

Norfolk State to Iowa: The challengers to Gonzaga in West Region

The 26-0 Gonzaga Bulldogs are the No. 1 seed in the West Region and the top seed in the entire NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga is the first undefeated team to reach...

Chicago police sergeant shot, injured outside of station house

A Chicago police sergeant was shot in the face outside of a station house on Sunday, authorities said. The sergeant with the Chicago Police Department was hospitalized with a graze...

Mets infielder has another jaw-dropping moment

You won’t find utility infielders much more different than the athletic, contact-hitting Luis Guillorme and the bulky, power-hitting Wilmer Flores. So why, as Guillorme battled Cardinals fire-thrower Jordan Hicks for...

Giants can't hide offensive line feelings in free agency

What happens the next few weeks will indicate more about what the Giants truly think about their offensive line than any comments made prior to the start of NFL free...

Grammys 2021 tribute to Marvin Gaye honors 'What's Going On' classic

A super-sized ensemble of 2021 Grammy nominees saluted the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology),” his socially conscious statement from his classic “What’s Going On” LP.

Man pulled out human ears while being questioned for grandpa slay

A Florida man allegedly pulled a pair of severed human ears out of his pant pockets while being questioned in his grandfather's murder. Kolby Parker, 30, was accused of fatally...

NCAA Tournament East Region: Team-by-team breakdown

Here’s a look at the East Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness 2021 gets set to tip off Thursday: 1. Michigan (20-4) Conference: Big Ten Coach: Juwan Howard...

NYC holds COVID-19 memorial one year after first virus death

New York City honored the 30,000 residents who died of coronavirus in a remembrance ceremony Sunday night that featured faces of the pandemic’s victims projected in light on the Brooklyn...

Taylor Swift's Grammys 2021 performance goes for mood, not drama

She was laying on a bed of vibrant green astro-turf when she first appeared at Grammys 2021.

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region: Team-by-team breakdown

Here’s a look at the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness gets set to tip off Thursday: No. 1 Illinois (23-6) Conference: Big Ten Coach: Brad Underwood...

This will drive Bryson DeChambeau mad

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — What Bryson DeChambeau is in pursuit of doesn’t exist. There’s no such thing as perfection in golf. Or in life, for that matter. And that...

Megan Thee Stallion's reaction to first Grammy win wins the Grammys

Megan Thee Stallion, 26, won her first Grammy during the 2021 awards show's pre-telecast awards, and her reaction to winning was epic.

Syracuse back in March Madness in unusual year for Blue Bloods

The NCAA Tournament will be held this year without a couple of its traditional Blue Bloods — Kentucky and Duke — for the first time since 1976. But Jim Boeheim...

Jets could fix long-standing issue in loaded free agency

The Jets have been searching for an edge rusher for 15 years. Is this the year they finally land one … or two? Free agency begins at noon Monday when...

Billie Eilish dances to Harry Styles before her Grammys 2021 performance

Let's hope the performance was everything she wanted. 

Grammys host Trevor Noah jokes about Capitol riots in opening

Trevor Noah showed the six feet of separation at the 2021 Grammy Awards. "This isn't a Zoom background; this is real," said the first-time host outside Los Angeles' Convention Center...

There is still hope for this year's NCAA Tournament snubs

The field of 68 for March Madness 2021 is set and the bubble cruelly burst for some teams. Drake, VCU, Utah State, Syracuse, Rutgers, Michigan State, UCLA and Maryland grabbed...

Watch The Strokes’ awkwardly accept their first Grammy

The Strokes, who have been in the music biz since 1998, won their first-ever Grammy award Sunday and accepted their career award in over two decades in a cringeworthy exchange.

Here's what Biden had to say about Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal

President Biden on Sunday commented on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spiraling sexual harassment scandal — refusing to call for his resignation, while saying he wants to see what comes of the...

NY State Assembly's Cuomo probe will have 'wide latitude' to investigate

The state Assembly’s probe of Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a prelude to possible impeachment proceedings will have “wide latitude” to investigate beyond allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct, a source...

Grammy winners 2021: Complete list of results with nominees

The awards were set for Jan. 31 but got postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A New York institution is set to expand with $35 million gift

There will be more rooms with a view for patients at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The pre-eminent facility for musculoskeletal health and orthopedics, a New York institution since 1863,...

Printable NCAA bracket: The complete 2021 March Madness field

The Selection Sunday announcements have been made, and March Madness 2021 is finally here. And with it, The Post’s printable 2021 NCAA bracket. Gear up for The Big Dance by...

March Madness bracket revealed amid uncertainty everywhere

Emerging from the sadness of the COVID cancellation last March, get ready for a renewal of the Madness one year later. From bursting bubbles to an unprecedented bubble format in...

NY legislature proposes nearly $7B in new taxes on wealthy

New York wants to sock it to Wall Street and the wealthy. Both houses of the state legislature have proposed budgets that include nearly $7 billion in new and increased...

Bill Burr predicts feminists will go 'nuts' over his Grammys 2021 appearance

"Why is this cis-white male doing all this Latino stuff," he said, apparently imitating his potential future critics.

March Madness will feature plenty of local stars

Check out The Post’s all-area NCAA Tournament team ahead of March Madness 2021: Sr. G Jose Alvarado (15.4 PPG, 4.2 APG), Georgia Tech, Brooklyn A former star at Christ the...

Republican Curtis Sliwa to officially launch campaign for NYC mayor

Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa will officially launch his long-anticipated bid for the Republican nomination for mayor on Monday morning, his campaign said. Sliwa plans to use the appearance outside...

Drew Brees already has new job waiting for him

Drew Brees may be retiring from the NFL, but the future Hall of Famer isn't leaving the sport altogether. The former Saints quarterback, who announced his retirement Sunday, has already...

CNN guest calls out network on-air for Cuomo brothers 'love-a-thon'

A CNN guest on Sunday morning called out the network for letting anchor Chris Cuomo conduct glowing, "love-a-thon" interviews with his now-scandal-plagued brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Washington Post media critic...

Saints give QB strange $140 million contract after Drew Brees retires

Right after Drew Brees announced his retirement, some bizarre news broke about another Saints quarterback. Taysom Hill is getting a four-year, $140 million contract extension, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter....

'The devil is alive:' mom of Deegan shootout victim bemoans NYC violence

The mother of a 35-year-old man wounded in a wild high-speed shootout on the Major Deegan Expressway said the Big Apple is "under attack" amid a recent surge in street...

Mets star shows signs of breaking deep spring funk

Observations for the Mets' 7-5 spring training game win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Oswalt Sharp Corey Oswalt recorded five strikeouts over two shutout innings in the Mets’...

Yankees catching situation is getting messy behind Gary Sanchez

Observations for the Yankees' 5-1 spring training game win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Spring Into Action Outfield prospect Estevan Florial made his Grapefruit League debut after arriving late...

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter win Grammy for best music video

Like mother, like daughter. Blue Ivy Carter snagged her first Grammy on Sunday -- alongside her famous mom, Beyoncé. The 9-year-old child of Beyoncé and Jay-Z is the second youngest...

COVID-19 vaccine may ease long-term virus symptoms: report

Some former COVID-19 patients still suffering from long-term health issues have reported that their symptoms temporarily eased after receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to a UK report. Anecdotal reports show...

Why Kirsten Gillibrand finally called on Gov. Cuomo to resign

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand — who in 2017 led calls for fellow Democrat Sen. Al Franken to resign over sexual misconduct allegations — said Sunday that she finally demanded Gov. Andrew...

No one running for New York mayor seems to care about crime

Have any of the front-running mayoral candidates noticed New York City’s intense crime problem? It sure doesn't seem so. Shootings surged in February, despite the record snowfalls and continuing lockdowns....

Fresh hope for campus free speech

Here’s some fresh hope for free speech on US campuses: Some 200 scholars and professors from across the country last week launched the Academic Freedom Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to...

Andrew Cuomo's outrageous new low is fresh reason he needs to go now

In yet another sign of why New York needs Gov. Andrew Cuomo gone yesterday, it turns out his vaccine czar has been calling county executives to push them to stand by Cuomo....

Russian Star Wars fans build 'Mandalorian' spaceship in Siberia

Star Wars' "Mandalorian" has touched down in a location far, far away. A group of fans of the iconic sci-fi franchise rebuilt a life-sized replica of the Razor Crest --the...

China's record of broken promises leaves no point in talking climate change

Beijing’s latest power grab in Hong Kong kills any autonomy the former British colony had left — utterly breaking all the promises China's rulers made when the United Kingdom handed...

Drew Brees officially retires

The wait is over — and so is Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame career. Fifty-six days after the Saints’ season ended and one day before NFL free agency begins, Brees...

Chicago dyes river green for St. Patrick's Day again in surprise about-face

Chicago’s mayor has turned the river that runs through the city into an Irish stew for St. Patrick’s Day — dyeing it bright green as per a tradition that was...

Star running back gets $48 million before free agency opens

The financially strained Packers are making it work. Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones inked a four-year, $48 million deal with a $13 million signing bonus to remain in Green...

Where are the 2021 Grammys being held? See all 5 iconic venues across the US

Music’s Biggest Night is paying homage to indie venues this year. 

How I survived a year in a weird and empty Manhattan

A year ago, virtually all of the nearly 4 million people who swamp Manhattan below 60th Street each day deserted the central city — except me. I am one of a...

How NCAA plans to pull off 'complex' single-city March Madness

The NCAA saw no other option. No way around it. The preference was a traditional tournament with 14 different sites across the country and fans filling up arenas. But the...

Biden wouldn't survive his own rules for sexual misconduct accusations

It’s worth reminding people that if President Biden were compelled to live by the standards he intends to institute for college students accused of sexual misconduct, he would be presumed...

Letters to the Editor — March 15, 2021

The Issue: The shift of focus from the nursing-home scandal to Gov. Cuomo’s alleged harassment. All the sanctimonious outcry from the Democrats calling for Gov. ­Cuomo to step down due...

Congress' attack on workers and other commentary

Libertarian: Congress’ Attack on Workers Californians backed a ballot initiative vetoing parts of a law that forced companies to hire freelancers as employees, yet Democrats in Congress are now trying...

Gov. Cuomo's daughters, sister share Billy Baldwin tweet defending him

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's family is coming to his defense amid the state attorney general's investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.  Daughters Mariah and Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo -- as well as the...

Rangers have huge trade deadline decision to make

Regarding the Rangers, who open a two-game set at the Garden against the Flyers on Monday: 1. The question for the hierarchy approaching the April 12 trade deadline is whether...

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend files federal suit against Louisville PD

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Louisville Police Department of excessive force and unlawful search in her death. Kenneth Walker filed the suit in US District...

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother says Jeffrey Epstein 'ruined her life'

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother said late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein "ruined her life" and insisted that the accused madam is not a "monstrous creature."  “I know she wishes that she had never...

Man wanted after 4 people found dead in Indianapolis

A 25-year-old man allegedly killed four people, including a child, at an Indianapolis home before taking off with a baby girl, authorities said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. to a...

NYC to project faces of COVID-19 victims on Brooklyn Bridge tonight

New York City is holding a memorial service Sunday night to remember those lost to COVID-19 — which will include musical performances and faces of the dead projected onto the...

Ex-MTA exec raked in $411K salary while working remotely from Canada

Ex-MTA Chief Operating Officer Mario Peloquin earned $411,969 in his only full year on the job before he quit last month -- earning him the top spot on the authority's...

Watch Tom Brady play catch with David Beckham on the beach

A Brady-Beckham tandem has yet to come to fruition on an NFL field, so this will have to do. It wasn’t Odell Beckham Jr., but Tom Brady was throwing passes...

US hits world record in daily COVID-19 vaccinations

The US just administered nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccine shots — a world-record daily number of jabs, according to the White House. “With the 6am cut off, the total would...

London police under fire for rough tactics during vigil

Cops in London are taking heat after arresting several women at a vigil Saturday night for murder victim Sarah Everard. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick refused to resign Sunday...

MoMA in talks with chairman Leon Black over his Jeffrey Epstein ties

Beleaguered financier Leon Black has been in discussions with trustees of the Museum of Modern Art about his future with the museum in light of disturbing details about his ties...

Woman found dead in California mountains after going missing on hike

A Southern California woman has been found dead after she vanished on a solo hike, authorities said. Narineh Avakian, 37, was discovered near the Mt. Waterman Trail in the Angeles...

How to watch Grammys 2021 live tonight: Channel, time, streaming, more

Get ready for some fireworks at the 2021 Grammys — and we're not talking about the stacked lineup or pyrotechnics. It's been controversy after controversy this year ahead of music's...

Crucial Patriots offseason takes turn with another trade

The Patriots and Texans are staying busy. Houston is trading for Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon, the Boston Globe reported. The clubs are also swapping draft picks in the fourth,...

COVID vax czar faces backlash after 'inappropriate' calls about Cuomo

A longtime lieutenant to Gov. Cuomo -- who is now overseeing New York’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout -- called around county officials to gauge their loyalty to the governor amid sexual...

NY sheriff violated Hatch Act by flying pro-Trump flag: US agency

An upstate New York sheriff received a warning from federal investigators for violating the Hatch Act by flying a "Making America Great" flag during a pro-Trump boat parade last summer....

Ireland suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot reports

LONDON — Irish health officials on Sunday recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of serious blood clotting after inoculations in Norway. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Ireland’s deputy...

Fauci: Trump endorsing COVID-19 vaccine would be 'game-changer'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it would be a "game-changer" for President Trump to encourage his supporters to get the jab -- after a poll found many GOP voters...

Murder hornets could resurface in US this spring

Murder hornets buzzed off this winter in the US — but they may soon be back.  The jumbo stingers from Asia could wreak havoc this spring as the weather warms...

Chris Christie: Cuomo probe should be completed before action is taken

​Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sunday said an investigation ​into the sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be completed before any action is taken against him. Christie...

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother says her family had no idea where she was

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother says that none of the accused sex trafficker's family members knew where she was before her arrest -- nor that she had been married for years. Complaining...

Biden to sit down with ABC as he sells $1.9T COVID bill

The president has fielded some questions from reporters when he's made announcements or while traveling since entering the White House on Jan. 20 but has yet to take reporters' queries...

This isn't the Texans-Dolphins trade everyone's waiting for

It’s not the Texans-Dolphins trade of quarterbacks fans are waiting for, but a swap of linebackers instead. Houston is trading Benardrick McKinney for Miami's Shaq Lawson, according to multiple reports,...

Gospel star apologizes for expletive-filled phone call to son

16-time Grammy winner threatened to put his foot in his son's "skinny motherf---ing a--."

Airline staff goes to infinity and beyond to return boy's Buzz Lightyear toy

He wasn't lost -- he was flying with style. Southwest Airlines staff went above and beyond to return a 2-year-old's California tot's Buzz Lightyear action figure -- after they found...

Theories swirl around Brazil's missing vaccine mascot

RIO DE JANEIRO — Rumors and conspiracy theories swirled this past week regarding the whereabouts of Zé Gotinha, the mascot for the nation’s national vaccination program. The clamor surrounding the...

The 10 artists who've won the most Grammys Awards ever

Beyoncé and Quincy Jones are the nonclassical artists now tied at No. 1.

Cuomo reportedly used phone issues to get close to two 'sex-harass' accusers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo used iPhone troubleshooting excuses to get close to two of the women accusing him of sexual harassment and misconduct, a report said Sunday.

'Bones' star Michaela Conlin on pivoting to 'For All Mankind' and 'Bad Trip'

She refuses to be shoehorned into any particular TV genre.

Mets starter makes declaration in promising injury update

PORT ST. LUCIE — Carlos Carrasco played catch Sunday at the Mets spring training complex, after which he left no ambiguity about his intentions for the start of the season....

TikTok user forced to show fake leg to shut down lady over a handicap spot

An Australian TikTok user had the perfect response for an older woman who demanded to know why he was using a handicapped-parking space. The man produced his prosthetic leg, according...

Man bites NYPD cop in scuffle at Staten Island Ferry terminal

A 30-year-old man was busted after biting an NYPD cop on the thigh on an MTA bus at the Staten Island Ferry terminal Saturday. Cops were summoned to the bus...

Whistleblower cop probed by Internal Affairs for podcast appearance

A whistleblower NYPD cop who tried to expose alleged corruption in Queens is under internal investigation for speaking out on a recent podcast — a move his lawyer said was...

De Blasio blames Cuomo for not closing NYC sooner as COVID spread

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday refused to take responsibility for not shutting down the city earlier at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic -- blaming embattled...

76ers star trolls NBA announcer who called him 'overrated'

If you troll Ben Simmons, he’ll troll you right back. After Wizards play-by-play announcer Justin Kutcher took shots at the 76ers All-Star during Philadelphia’s 127-101 win over the Wizards Friday,...

Alabama GOP passes resolution naming Trump 'one of the greatest' presidents

The Alabama Republican Party passed a unanimous resolution declaring former President Donald Trump "one of the greatest and most effective" presidents in US history, presenting him with a framed copy...

Nancy Pelosi blames border crisis on Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday acknowledged the crisis surrounding the surge of children crossing the southern border -- but blamed it on the Biden administration inheriting a "broken system"...

De Blasio bashes 'thoroughly corrupt' Cuomo, makes impeachment prediction

"Andrew Cuomo can't lead us into the future. We've got the people, the state ready to reopen, but we need to get him out of the way to do it,"...

Tesla's California plant saw more than 400 COVID cases since reopening

Hundreds of COVID-19 cases have been reported at a Tesla plant in California since it reopened last year against county health orders. Cases of the potentially deadly virus at the...

Chicago shootout leaves at least two dead at South Side party

Officers responded to a shooting at around 4:40 a.m. at a business, police spokesman Jose Jara said in a statement. Those shot range in age from 20 to 44 years...

'BTS army' mania, explained: Why Grammy's first K-pop band got so popular

It’s a “Dynamite” time to be a BTS fan. The South Korean septet became the first K-pop act to be nominated for a Grammy at the 2021 awards show, and...

Printable blank NCAA bracket template for March Madness 2021

We made it to Selection Sunday; now get your pens ready. 2021 PRINTABLE BLANK NCAA BRACKET After the NCAA Tournament was canceled last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

De Blasio for governor?! Mayor won't rule out run amid Cuomo scandals

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday refused to rule out a possible run for governor in 2022 -- while insisting that his priority is shepherding New York City through the...

Fauci: US could follow Italy's lockdown path if COVID measures lifted too soon

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that the US has to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions in order to "avoid" the same consequences as Italy and enter a new lockdown. The White...

Sen. Schumer: Gov. Cuomo should resign amid 'awful crisis' in NY

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said an "awful crisis" is engulfing New York as he again called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down over accusations of sexual harassment from...

How golf star's caddie girlfriend helped revitalize his career

Taking a two-shot lead into Sunday’s final round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, Lee Westwood is playing some of the best golf of his career. If you asked...

Yankee's injury deals blow to his roster chances

Miguel Andujar was already fighting a battle in trying to find his role on the Yankees roster this spring. Now he has an injury to add to that challenge. Andujar...

What Pelosi says Gov. Cuomo should do to decide if he will resign

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over mounting accusations of sexual harassment -- saying only that he "must look inside his heart" to...

MLB coach cuts spleen in dugout fall

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Diamondbacks first base coach Dave McKay suffered a broken rib and lacerated spleen after a fall in the dugout earlier this week. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo...

Wild video shows protester cling to LAPD car at Breonna Taylor rally

At least 200 people took to Hollywood and Vine late Saturday calling for justice for Taylor, who was fatally shot by police in her Louisville, Kentucky, in a botched raid...

Beyond Billie: Whatever happened to the youngest Grammy winners ever?

Age ain't nuthin' but a number when it sounds this golden. 

The hidden angle to consider for March Madness picks

It’s time to take a different approach to the college basketball futures market. That is to use a futures mindset to anticipate potential in-tournament plays before the field of 68...

Doctors probed about 'Price is Right' game in the operating room

A Michigan hospital system has launched an investigation after a photo was posted online describing a "Price is Right"-style game during operations. Photos of doctors posing in the operating room...

In the age of sexual harassment claims, is the office romance dead?

Well, if the person expressing interest is the boss, that boss is taking a huge risk. If the other party isn’t interested it’s mighty difficult for the other party to...

Your next great job may be with your current employer

You can look for a job, or the job can find you. Moylagh Nargiso has experienced both.Her first role at the local Y was as a summer camp counselor. Next,...

Pompeo says rejoining Iran deal would put region in jeopardy

“Israel will be less secure. The Middle East will be less secure. And the entire region will be less stable.”​

Snap up underdog in closely-contested Atlantic 10 final

Typically, playing in Dayton in March means you are in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, but for St. Bonaventure and VCU, an NCAA Tournament bid is on the...

Man, woman wounded in wild shootout driving on Bronx highway

A woman was clinging to life and a man was wounded in a shootout between two moving vehicles on a Bronx highway early Sunday morning, cops said. Gunshots rang out...

Get huge discounts on desks, monitors, keyboards and more WFH essentials

We’re all used to working from home by now, but our WFH setup could always use improvement. Check out these on-sale items to ensure you’re working ergonomically, economically, or adding...

Exercise while you work with 40 percent off the FlexStride Pedal Exerciser

We’ve all had to adjust our exercise routines over the last year, and any little opportunity to make it easier in the current climate is a big win–especially combined with...

Inside the unbelievable rise of Gonzaga basketball: 'It’s never been done'

Every option had to be explored. Every suggestion had to be considered. Gonzaga couldn’t afford to do business as usual. In 1998, Gonzaga couldn’t afford much. The small school in...

Jump on the favorite in Big Ten Tournament final

I don’t know about you, but I’m really looking forward to seeing Jahvon Blair lead Georgetown to the 2057 Big East Tournament title. Illinois (-5) over Ohio State: Only three...

Yankees closer unveiling new pitch after past playoff failures

The words coming out of pinstriped mouths Saturday sounded made for a horror film coming to a theater near you (post-vaccination): “That’s gross right there. Wow.” — Aaron Boone “Watch...

What to look for on Selection Sunday

The day has finally arrived. It's Christmas for college basketball fans. Selection Sunday is at long last here after COVID-19 knocked out the tournament a year ago.  By 7 p.m.,...

Mets reliever continuing to turn heads

Miguel Castro got thrown into the fire, with mixed results, when he was traded to Queens and joined the Mets’ bullpen for a playoff race last September. Now that he’s...

Knicks rookie provides big lift off the bench

Coaches regularly say that a player finishing a game often can be more significant than one who starts. That never felt more evident than with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau’s point-guard...

Positive spring sign for Yankees star

Observations from Yankees spring training on Saturday. Order restored Aaron Judge made a nice running catch on a Bryan Reynolds liner in the gap in right-center in the top of...

Joe Douglas and Jets must avoid the free-agency trap

Joe Douglas merely waded into the free agent waters a year ago, but this time he is the $80M Man, the lifeguard of his CJ woebegotten franchise at a time...

Mets pitcher's availability for start of season still in doubt

PORT ST. LUCIE – Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to resume throwing Sunday, but whether he can still build up quickly enough to begin the season with the Mets is another...

Nets guard celebrates birthday in style

Landry Shamet turned 24 on Saturday, and celebrated his birthday with yet another white-hot shooting performance in a Brooklyn win. The Nets off guard had 15 points off the bench,...

Two dead in Myanmar protest causing leaders calling for people to defend themselves

At least two people were killed when security forces fired on anti-junta protesters in Myanmar on Sunday, witnesses and domestic media said, while the acting leader of the parallel civilian...

Mets' new speedster looking to make impact in any way he can

Khalil Lee’s signature tool is his speed, so perhaps it’s fitting that the Mets’ outfield prospect is quickly getting to know his new team on the fly. Just over a...

Rangers backup puts together another gem

The shutout streak stands as 113:29 for Keith Kinkaid in the wake of Saturday’s 4-0 victory in Boston in which No. 71 recorded his eighth career NHL blanking and first...

Kim Jong Un gives President Biden cold shoulder, unlike with Donald Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been giving President Biden the cold shoulder -- a sharp contrast to his relationship with his predecessor Donald Trump. A Biden administration official,...

Mets reliever's impressive spring continues

Observations from Mets spring training on Saturday. Lights out Edwin Diaz fired a scoreless fifth inning with two strikeouts Saturday night against the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla. In...

Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma turns MA vaccination site into concert hall

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma got his second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine Saturday -- and turned the Massachusetts vaccination site into a concert hall. Instead of sitting quietly during the...

'Avatar' surpasses 'Avengers: Endgame' again as world's highest-grossing movie

Marvel has officially passed the Infinity Gauntlet back to James Cameron's 2009 Avatar -- the epic movie surpassed Avengers: Endgame on Saturday as the world's highest-grossing film. Avatar's return to...

Chicago mayor green lights dyeing of Chicago River ahead of St. Patrick's day

CHICAGO — The Chicago River was dyed a bright shade of green Saturday after Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because...

Man injured after protester smashes NYC restaurant's outdoor dining setup

A rowdy protester smashed the plexiglass window of an outdoor dining setup in Midtown on Saturday, causing a customer to suffer a cut to his face, according to police and...

102-year-old woman goes viral after joining great-grandson's virtual gym class

This great-grandma knows how to get down!