March 28, 2021
UCLA's toughness lifting them through March Madness
Lesser young men, lesser teams, would have crumbled. Lesser young men, lesser teams, would have had their hearts ripped out by a last-second desperation 3 that had forced overtime. But...
Mike Piazza to take on bigger role with Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Piazza’s visibility with the Mets will likely increase this season to its highest level since he stopped playing for the team. The Hall of Fame...
Top paid LA lifeguards earn up to $392,000 annually: report
Life’s a beach for these California lifeguards. The highest-paid Los Angeles lifeguards earn up to $392,000 annually — and dozens of others rake in more than $200,000 a year, according to...
Injury scare clouds Yankees' roster plans
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Mike Tauchman’s role on the 2021 Yankees has yet to be fully defined. An injury wouldn’t help him find much clarity. Tauchman fouled a ball off his...
Mets release pitcher as rotation comes into focus
PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Montgomery, who had an opt-out in his contract, was released by the Mets after struggling in his final Grapefruit League appearance. The left-hander, who was a...
'We need a conviction': George Floyd's family speaks at vigil ahead of officer's trial
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Hundreds of mourners packed a Minneapolis church Sunday night for a prayer vigil hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton to honor George Floyd on the eve of the...
Man arrested after shooting at park rangers in Florida Everglades
A man shot at park rangers in the Florida Everglades during an unprovoked attack Sunday — and was busted by law enforcement officers for the shooting, authorities said. The unidentified 33-year-old...
Kevin Durant's eventual return will bring major Nets conundrum
Put to rest any conspiracy theories that LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin joined the Nets as insurance because Kevin Durant’s prognosis is bleak. At least for now. They won’t be...
Devils top Bruins after two controversial calls
BOSTON — Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 40 shots for his first shutout of the season, Kyle Palmieri scored and the New Jersey Devils held on to beat the Boston Bruins 1-0...
Lawmakers eye $4.2 billion deal to fund needy NY state schools
Lawmakers are zeroing on a blockbuster deal that would funnel $4.2 billion in additional aid to public schools across New York state over three years to comply with a controversial...
Struggling Yankee vows he'll be 'ready to go' for Opening Day
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Aaron Hicks chased down a pair of balls in center on a windy day at BayCare Ballpark on Sunday and said he feels good physically. Still, he’s...
Mets star isn't taking his shaky spring lightly
JUPITER, Fla. — Jeff McNeil isn’t taking his underwhelming spring training lightly. The competitor within the fiery Mets infielder wants to succeed regardless of the stakes, and according to manager...
Syria rationing fuel amid tardy shipments from Suez Canal blockage
Syria’s government said Saturday that it is rationing fuel distribution over fears shipments could be delayed by the massive container ship blocking the Suez Canal. The war torn country’s Oil...
Fatal carjacking of Uber Eats driver is part of disturbing trend in DC: cops
Four teenage boys have been arrested for carjackings in Washington, DC, after a similar incident led to the death of an Uber Eats driver earlier this week, police said. In what...
Rival coach should give Indiana optimism about Mike Woodson hire
This was a game that surely made the Michigan folks who roam among us awfully happy. The Wolverines may not have looked quite as good in schooling Florida State as...
Suspect in ambush shooting of cop found dead in apparent suicide
A man suspected of shooting a Texas state trooper Saturday was found dead hours later in an apparent suicide, authorities said. DeArthur Pinson Jr., 36, was found by police late...
A needy treat: California ice cream parlor receives gracious $1,000 tip
An ice cream parlor in Oakland, California, received a delicious tip earlier this week. Fentons Creamery posted about the generous gratuity on social media, thanking the customer for her kindness. ...
Sam Darnold trade possibilities point to two teams
Just three years ago, Sam Darnold was the would-be franchise quarterback savior for the Jets. Now, it looks like he may be on his way out of town. All signs...
Convicted child killer on the run for nearly 50 years may be captured soon, authorities say
Investigators are reportedly closing in on a convicted murderer of a 14-year-old girl who escaped from prison nearly 50 years ago, authorities said Saturday. Lester Eubanks is suspected to be in the Los Angeles area, an...
NYC's mayoral race features a candidate for every type of voter
It’s fashionable to say the New York mayoral race is a dud: No one is paying attention, the field is weak. False: The Democratic primary, fewer than three months away,...
Oregon State star getting help from dad who won big at Syracuse
At the buzzer, Ethan Thompson found his father Stephen. They shared a hug and some tears, Oregon State’s star player and his coach/father celebrating an unlikely NCAA Tournament berth following...
Boy, 12, abducted, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami
A violent sex fiend abducted a 12-year-old boy from a Miami street early Saturday — then sexually assaulted and shot the child, local police said. The victim was walking on...
When did NY elect its teachers union boss supreme leader?
Excuse me, but who died and made United Federation of Teachers honcho Mike Mulgrew both supreme leader and chief scientist of New York? Last week, the Centers for Disease Control...
NFL great Terrell Owens involved in car wreck
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens said he did not suffer any injuries after being involved in a car accident Saturday. The 47-year-old posted a series of photos to...
Forgotten No. 1 seed rolls into Elite Eight
Perhaps Mark Few had Michigan in mind. Prior to the Sweet 16, the Gonzaga coach went off on the suggestion a Zags-Baylor national championship was a formality, calling it “absolute...
Auschwitz museum blasts New Yorker Holocaust piece on Poland
The Auschwitz-Birkenau state museum on Saturday ripped a New Yorker article about the Holocaust in Poland, saying the piece was full of “lies and distortions.” The magazine story explores a...
Mask Nagging has given a free pass to passive-aggressive sociopaths
We’re all familiar with Mask Nags, people who occupy themselves by scrolling through social media and leaving comments wherever they see a photo of someone who isn’t muzzled. “Nice picture,...
Testing for Cuomo clan — not those in need — is one more reason he's got to go
Here's betting that Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler won't be the last local official to step forward in outrage about being denied his requests for more COVID tests even as...
Mets star dines with Steve Cohen as massive contract looks promising
JUPITER Fla. — Will dessert be something from the $300 million menu? As Francisco Lindor and the Mets discuss a contract extension, the All-Star shortstop had dinner with team owner...
Democrats targeting red states and other commentary
Conservative: Dems Target Red States Democrats are alarmed by the number of residents fleeing blue states, but “instead of trying to fix the policies” that push people away, liberal lawmakers...
Hotels, investment transform stretch of Broadway from shabby to chic
Meet Manhattan’s new commercial-boom corridor: Broadway from East 26th Street to West 34th. The increasingly vibrant stretch spans four micro-markets typically regarded as distinct: Nomad, Koreatown, Greeley Square and Herald...
Teen girl allegedly abducted by her estranged sex-offender dad
A Texas teen is in "extreme danger" after she was abducted by her estranged father, a registered sex offender who assaulted the girl's mother during the kidnapping, authorities said. Lexus...
End the corrupt NYC homeless-services madness
Last week's arrest of the founder of the city’s largest shelter operator is a reminder that New York's vast outlays on the homeless are rife with corruption. The feds charged...
By refusing to fund their own reform, NY lawmakers are helping perps escape justice
Here's one more reason crime's been rising across New York: Two years after the Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo imposed expensive new "discovery" rules on prosecutors, it still hasn't sent...
It's not getting any easier for polarizing Yankees star
Observations from the Yankees’ 6-2 spring training loss to the Phillies on Sunday Not So Wild Aroldis Chapman bounced back from a rough outing with a scoreless inning in the...
Tennis star condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans
Naomi Osaka is speaking out about the anti-Asian hate in America. The 23-year-old tennis star, who is of Japanese and Haitian descent, took to social media on Saturday to condemn...
DC mayor issues tone-deaf tweet in wake of Uber driver death
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser was ripped on Sunday for posting a tone-deaf tweet about auto theft prevention just days after the deadly carjacking of an Uber Eats driver. Bowser...
French bulldog puppy found safe after Lady Gaga-style robbery
An adorable French bulldog puppy that was stolen at gunpoint in a style similar to Lady Gaga’s beloved pooches has been returned safely to his owners, authorities said. The 5-month-old dog,...
Letters to the Editor — March 29, 2021
The Issue: A deal struck by New York state lawmakers to legalize marijuana by 2022. I grew up in the ’60s, so I have no problem with the smoking of...
Biden says he's optimistic about passing gun control through divided Senate
President Biden on Sunday expressed optimism about getting gun control legislation passed on Capitol Hill — claiming he's done it before and can do it again. "I’m the only one...
What to expect from the George Floyd murder trial
Nearly a year after George Floyd died in police custody — setting off massive, anti-racism protests across the globe — the murder trial against the former officer accused of killing...
New York set to surpass 50,000 COVID-19 deaths
Nearly 50,000 New Yorkers have died of COVID-19, data shows. The Empire State has recorded at least 49,928 deaths from the virus as of Sunday afternoon, according to data from...
Amish community may have reached COVID 'herd immunity': official
An Amish community in Pennsylvania may have become the first group in the US to achieve herd immunity, a local health official claims. The administrator of a medical center in...
March Madness favorite keeps bid for perfection alive
Gonzaga is unafraid, and that’s what makes it the most dangerous college basketball team in the land. Gonzaga is now 29-0 and continues to chase history after its 83-65 victory...
Woody Allen says allegations that he molested his adopted daughter are 'preposterous'
Woody Allen fired back against allegations that he sexually abused his adopted daughter decades ago in an interview released Sunday — while also saying he doesn’t think she intentionally lied...
John Mara makes bold Daniel Jones Super Bowl claim
John Mara thinks, talks, and acts like your average fan more than any owner I have covered over 35 years, and that is meant as a compliment. He is not...
Grandmother stabbed to death walking dog near LA park
A 66-year-old grandmother was stabbed to death walking her dog near a Los Angeles park, authorities said. Jeanne Edgar was near Lone Hill Park in San Dimas on Thursday afternoon when...
Venezuela slams Facebook suspension as 'digital totalitarianism'
Venezuela’s government accused Facebook of “digital totalitarianism” for freezing President Nicolas Maduro’s page for 30 days after he posted what the social network deemed misinformation about COVID-19. The combative leader...
Cuomo admin. kept COVID tests from nursing homes as gov's kin got them
The Cuomo administration largely ignored a county official's pleas for COVID-19 tests for nursing homes at the pandemic's height last spring — even as the governor allegedly secured the then-scarce...
Knicks assistant leaving team
Kenny Payne decided to stay with the Knicks after interviewing for the DePaul head coaching vacancy, but fellow assistant coach Mike Woodson is leaving New York to coach at his...
Pope Francis says the devil is taking advantage of COVID pandemic
The devil is taking advantage of the pandemic, Pope Francis said during Palm Sunday Mass. Leading services witnessed by only about 120 people in a side wing of St. Peter's...
Racist yells ethnic slurs, punches Asian woman in NYC subway station
An Asian woman was struck in the face by a bigoted goon who then spewed ethnic slurs at her in a Manhattan subway station over the weekend, cops said Sunday....
Stunning video shows cops take down Vancouver library ‘knifeman’
Dramatic video footage shows the moment an attacker who allegedly went on a stabbing spree at a Canadian library was wrestled to the ground and detained by police, according to...
Mom of six killed during road-rage incident in North Carolina
A mother of six was killed in a road-rage incident as she and her husband were headed to Hilton Head Island, SC, to celebrate their wedding anniversary, cops said. Julie...
What Suez Canal chief says may have caused ship to get stuck
The massive container ship that is blocking the Suez Canal may have run aground because of human error, not a strong windstorm, Egyptian officials said this weekend. Initial reports said...
NYPD housing cop dies from COVID-19
A 42-year-old NYPD housing police officer in the Bronx died of COVID-19 on Sunday, the city's largest police union wrote on Twitter. “One year into this pandemic, COVID has claimed...
Eric Trump says if he lied like Hunter allegedly did he'd be in jail
Eric Trump said if he or his older brother, Don Jr., lied on a federal form as Hunter Biden allegedly did in paperwork to buy a pistol -- which is...
Rangers' comeback bid falls short
Somehow, in a flash, the Rangers scored four third-period goals within a span of 9:24 in Washington on Sunday afternoon against a Caps team that had surrendered a total of...
These two states now lead the country in COVID infections
New York and New Jersey now have the highest rates of COVID-19 infection in the country. The Empire State has averaged 548 cases for every 100,000 residents over the past...
US whiskey makers about to get soaked by higher tariffs
President Trump's lingering trade wars are about to soak American whiskey makers even as the rest of the US booze industry celebrates a recent lifting of tariffs on wine, vodka...
Handicapping this Sweet 16 matchup
Three of VSiN’s top college hoops handicappers have their say on Sunday night’s matchup between Oregon and USC. Reynolds No conference has been more of a surprise nationally than the...
Knicks castoff expected to land with NBA title contender
Austin Rivers appears to be headed to Milwaukee. The Athletic reported Sunday afternoon that the Thunder waived the 28-year-old guard, just three days after acquiring him from the Knicks as...
Bordering on chaos: Striking new photos reveal crowded migrant conditions
The shots show dozens of children packed into glass-walled rooms, lying shoulder-to-shoulder on thin mattresses, many covered with foil blankets amid the escalating crisis.
Phillies send former top prospect to minors in $24 million disaster
Scott Kingery’s fall from grace with the Phillies has culminated in a minor league demotion. The Phillies optioned Kingery to the minors Sunday after the 26-year-old posted a disappointing .159...
Ex-White House adviser warns Biden tax plan would ignite 'class warfare'
Former Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow warned that President Biden's plan to raise taxes on the wealthy would ignite "class warfare" and send companies packing. Kudlow, who served as the...
Disturbing bodycam footage shows cops handcuffing weeping 5-year-old
The video, released by the Montgomery County Police Department on Friday, was recorded in January 2020 and shows the officers repeatedly berate the small boy as he sobs uncontrollably.
This Pac-12 team won't reach the Elite Eight
The Pac-12 has had a glorious run as a conference in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, with four teams making the Sweet 16 and a 9-1 overall record, but Alabama will...
Brute beats, attempts to rape woman in stairwell of building
A brute tried to rape a woman in the stairwell of a Brooklyn building over the weekend -- slamming her head into the steps while threatening to shoot her, cops...
Police dog 'Lil' Kim' has name changed amid black rights activists' protest
Even police dogs are getting canceled. An Oregon police department is no longer calling a beloved K9 "Lil' Kim" after complaints from black rights activists, according to reports. Bend Police...
Eagles struggling with QB decision amid NFL Draft drama
The Eagles are at a crossroads regarding what to do with Jalen Hurts. Earlier this month, Philadelphia owner Jeffrey Lurie reportedly told team brass to prioritize developing Hurts for the...
3 shot at convenience store, another found shot inside burning apartment
Two people were fatally shot and a third wounded at a Maryland convenience store early Sunday — with a fourth person found shot inside a burning apartment nearby, according to...
Myanmar mourns, protests after crackdown’s deadliest day yet
YANGON, Myanmar — Mourners flocked to the funerals of those killed in the deadliest day of a crackdown on protests of last month’s coup in Myanmar, as demonstrators, uncowed by...
Biden staffer clashes with Ted Cruz at migrant facility
Sen. Ted Cruz showed exclusive video of a woman he identified as a Biden administration staffer blocking him from recording at a migrant facility on "Sunday Morning Futures." Cruz and Sen. John Cornyn,...
Blinken dodges questions about punishing China for pandemic
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sunday sidestepped the issue of whether the US should punish China for its handling of the coronavirus. Asked on CNN's "State of the Union"...
Where Mexico’s actual COVID death toll really stands
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government acknowledged Saturday that the country’s true death toll from the coronavirus pandemic now stands above 321,000, almost 60% more than the official test-confirmed number of...
Record rain, deadly flash floods in Nashville kill at least four
Flash flooding caused by record-setting rains swamped roads, flooded homes and killed at least four people in Nashville as emergency crews scrambled to rescue people from houses and vehicles, authorities...
Alabama Shakes drummer busted on child 'torture' charges
Alabama Shakes drummer Steve Johnson was being held in jail on Sunday on charges of "willful torture" and abuse of a child, according to reports and jail records. The founding...
Play ball: Fauci makes prediction on when MLB restrictions may ease
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said that "more and more" baseball fans could be allowed to return to the stands at games starting in the late spring. "I would expect...
Dr. Fauci warns parents about COVID risk for children
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday warned that vaccinated parents still need to worry about their children becoming infected while playing with other kids. "The children can clearly wind up getting...
All-Star signing elsewhere as Knicks' center options dwindle
The Knicks must turn to lower-profile options in the buyout market in the absence of starting center Mitchell Robinson. Two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond agreed to join the Lakers after...
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 'exceptional' teen in Virginia
An "exceptional" 13-year-old girl in Virginia was shot dead -- and a minor boy has now been arrested for her murder, according to police, family and reports. Lucia Whalen Bremer,...
Sen. Murphy says he thinks he can get 60 votes on guns
"I'm not interested in getting 50 votes in the Senate. I'm interested in getting 60 votes. That's what is required to pass a piece of legislation today," Murphy said.
Jon Jones wants one thing before UFC megafight: 'Show me the money'
Francis Ngannou's knockout of Stipe Miocic Saturday night to become the new UFC heavyweight champion sparked immediate speculation about when Ngannou may face Jon Jones in a big-money matchup. Big...
TV host rips Psaki on border access: 'Less transparent' than Trump administration
Fox News host Chris Wallace ripped White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Sunday over media access at border facilities -- saying the Biden Administration is being "less transparent than...
Sen. Graham: Biden owes apology to Border Patrol for migrant surge
President Biden owes an apology to Border Patrol agents and their families for the recent surge in migrants at the Mexican border, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday. Appearing on "Fox...
Rangers coach returns to bench after COVID-19 absence
The coach of the Rangers coached the Rangers on Sunday afternoon in Washington, with David Quinn back behind the bench following a six-game absence after having contracted COVID-19. “I totally...
Spring breaker dies after falling from balcony
A Missouri mom was found dead after she apparently plunged from a balcony at a Mexican resort on a spring break vacation, a report said. The unidentified woman had been...
Yankees reveal rotation plan that leaves one pitcher waiting
CLEARWATER, Fla. — When spring training started, the Yankees had plenty of questions surrounding their starting rotation. Would Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon be healthy? Would Domingo German be sharp?...
Man found dead in pond of Morningside Park in NYC
A man was found dead in the pond of Manhattan’s Morningside Park on Sunday morning after being spotted by a jogger, according to police. The unidentified man — who is...
White House aide downplays migrant surge as normal springtime rise
A top White House aide on Sunday insisted the rising numbers of migrants, particularly unaccompanied children, crossing the border is just the normal springtime surge. Challenged to respond to the...
Rival coach compares Zion Williamson to Hall of Famer: 'Unusual force'
Zion Williamson went off for a game-high 38 points and dismantled the Mavericks in the Pelicans' win Saturday night, which prompted Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle to compare the 20-year-old...
Horrifying video shows man slashing store employee across the face
Horrifying video footage shows a man casually heading into a small Big Apple boutique — then leaping across the register to slash the lone store assistant across the face, slicing...
Americans have weighed in on Biden's handling of the border crisis
President Biden's handling of the surge of migrants at the border is getting low marks from the majority of Americans, a new poll shows. With at least 18,000 unaccompanied children...
Georgia governor fires back at Biden for blasting voting reforms
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fired back at President Biden for calling a new round of election reform laws passed by the state legislature as "Jim Crow in the 21st century,"...
Thousands take COVID-19 tests to attend Barcelona concert
The sold-out concert on Saturday required masks and negative results from rapid COVID-19 tests -- but there was no social distancing at the Palau Sant Jordi arena.
Knicks star dejected after yet another injury
Mitchell Robinson understandably was dejected after suffering his second consecutive significant injury this season Saturday night in Milwaukee. The third-year center expressed his disappointment after he was diagnosed with a...
Suicide bomb hits Palm Sunday Mass in Indonesia
Two attackers blew themselves up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding at least 20 people, police said.
Scholastic pulls book by 'Captain Underpants' author citing 'passive racism'
Scholastic has pulled a popular children's book written by the author of the "Captain Underpants" series -- for promoting "passive racism." The publisher announced it will no longer distribute Dav...
Corrections officer taken hostage in scary prison standoff
Shocking videos show an Oklahoma corrections officer forced to crawl on his knees after being taken hostage by inmates — before one was shot and killed after holding something to his neck,...
SNL roasts Biden, Kamala and press conference cheat sheets
"Saturday Night Live" skewered President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as she held a Unity Seder for Passover that lampooned the president's use of cheat sheets at his press...
My bosses changed their minds about working remotely for good – can they do that?
Last year, my employer said that I could work remotely permanently, but now that staff are returning to the office, they are saying I have to come back too. I’ve...
Career coaches share advice on a post-pandemic world
It's now been more than 12 long, hunkered-down months since the coronavirus pandemic upended our everyday lives. For career counselors who devote their 9-to-5 to helping people find vocational fulfillment,...
Take the heavy favorite in this Sweet 16 matchup
I am formally withdrawing my name from consideration for the Indiana job. Next time, play a little hard to get. Gonzaga (-13) over Creighton: The Bluejays are fortunate to be...
Yankees reliever takes big step forward in rehab process
TAMPA — Justin Wilson began throwing again Saturday after being shut down with shoulder tightness following his removal from an outing on Monday. “I got all the way to 90...
What Yankees youngster thinks about his demotion
TAMPA — After learning he’d been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Yankees starter Deivi Garcia said he’s confident he’ll get back to the majors before too long. “I’m going to focus...
Buddy and Jim Boeheim's dream season comes to sad end
If you love father-son stories, you didn’t want this to end. You wanted the son to shoot his 76-year-old basketball lifer father into the Elite 8.You wanted more March Dadness....
Mets star's spring training surge hits new level
Observations from the Mets’ 8-3 spring training victory over the Astros on Saturday. Reason to smile Francisco Lindor’s spring rampage (and contract extension push?) continued with a 3-for-3 performance Saturday...
Returning Knick picks up where he left off
On a night when the Knicks were without their best player and lost another key starter minutes into the game, Derrick Rose made his long-awaited return. The veteran point guard,...
One team who understands Gonzaga's quest for perfection
They know exactly what Gonzaga is thinking, feeling, hearing because it has been 45 years since they marched in lockstep to an undefeated season and a national championship. The 1976...
Mets' pitching experiment works in spring training test run
PORT ST. LUCIE — On the surface it appears the Mets have an open-and-shut case. Jacob Barnes and Joey Lucchesi combined Saturday about as well as manager Luis Rojas could...
Bill Walton should enjoy this Pac-12 rivalry showdown
Well, on the one hand this is Bill Walton’s worst nightmare. The UCLA legend — and outspoken Pac-12 fanboy — has called the pairing of conference foes Oregon and USC...
Nets' Big 3 reunion starting to come into focus
The Nets, despite having been the NBA’s best team for most of the past two months, still haven’t been at their best. But with the expected returns of Kevin Durant...
Michigan vs. Florida State stands out among Sweet 16 matchups
When Juwan Howard looks at the opposing sideline, he will see a mentor and a protégé — who are more than just obstacles in the way of a trip to...
Calls for PGA and MLB to boycott Georgia following voting reform law
Civil rights groups are calling for major sporting events to be moved from Georgia, after the state's GOP-led government passed an election reform bill that Democrats say will restrict voting...
Mets hope banged-up infielder can be on Opening Day roster
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jonathan Villar’s groin soreness has limited his movement lately, but the Mets are still hopeful he will be part of the Opening Day roster. The veteran...
Suez Canal snafu costs $10 billion a day: report
A massive container ship remains stuck in the Suez Canal for a sixth day on Sunday -- hiking the estimated economic damage from the resulting shipping logjam to $60 billion....
NJ pol ponders fatherhood and racism after son is taunted as 'Chinese boy'
A New Jersey congressman tweeted poignantly about racism and fatherhood Saturday after his 5-year-old son was called a “Chinese boy” by an older child. Rep. Andy Kim, a Korean American,...
Francis Ngannou wins UFC heavyweight title by KO
“The Predator” nabbed his prey: the UFC heavyweight title. A patient Francis Ngannou stalked Stipe Miocic with measured aggression before a torrid assault of left hands put down the champion...
Syracuse and Buddy Boeheim had no answers for Houston
There was no magic left in the vaunted 2-3 zone. Not nearly enough lift left in Buddy Boeheim’s tired legs. Without either at its best, Syracuse didn’t have much of...
Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years, says NASA
Whew, now here’s some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. The space agency announced this week that...
Judy Blume's one regret about Beverly Cleary
Two giants of children's literature never got the chance to meet.
Details hammered out on New York's marijuana bill
State officials said Saturday that they’ve come to a final agreement on the legislative language needed to legalize adult-use pot in New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of...
FDNY firefighter will claim his 'deadly' bar-brawl punch was thrown in self-defense
A New York City firefighter will claim self-defense after allegedly socking a man in the head outside a Queens tavern early Saturday -- a punch that may have caused the...
Derrick Rose crushed by teammate's injury
Derrick Rose didn't know about Mitchell Robinson's fractured foot until after the Knicks' 102-96 win over the Bucks on Saturday night. But the news appeared to hit Rose like a...
Alabama coach reaches out to vanquished coaching idol
Alabama has asserted itself as one of the best teams in the nation this season, as evidenced by its No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament’s East Region entering Sunday’s...