April 18, 2021
Penske Media buys big stake in SXSW in bid to save festival: report
Penske Media Corp. — the publisher of titles including Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety -- has struck a deal for a 50 percent stake in South by Southwest, according to...
7-year-old girl shot dead, her father injured as they sat in car at McDonald’s drive-thru
A 7-year-old girl died and her father was wounded after they were shot at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Chicago on Sunday, a report said. The child, identified by police as...
Outrage of the war on cops: Devine
How does this work? On Friday the NYPD saves New York from God knows what by arresting an Ohio man allegedly toting an AK-47 and a bag of ammo inside...
Nets guard makes big statement as Kyrie Irving takes notice
This is the Landry Shamet that the Nets traded for. The young guard had a career game in a losing effort against Miami, pouring in 30 points on 10-for-15 shooting...
Two National Guardsmen injured in drive-by after Maxine Waters calls for more confrontation
A team of Minnesota National Guard members and Minneapolis police officers were targeted in a drive-by shooting in the city early Sunday -- as California Rep. Maxine Waters joined hundreds of angry...
Six people injured after SUV driver crashes into NYC bodega
Six people were injured after the driver of an SUV crashed into an Upper Manhattan bodega on Sunday night, authorities said. The gray Honda Pilot collided with another vehicle before...
'Amazing' duo making Knicks forget about missed free agent splash
Noel Gibson. Taj Nerlens. However you want to combine them, this Knicks defensive center tandem is rolling along gloriously with Mitchell Robinson expected out for the season after breaking his...
The top 10 offensive linemen heading into NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 offensive linemen in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: OT Penei Sewell, Oregon, 6-5,...
Gerrit Cole takes blame after Yankees disappointment
Gerrit Cole didn’t get much help from his offense or defense Sunday, but he didn’t spare himself from the blame for the Yankees’ 4-2 loss to the Rays. After giving...
Rangers put goalie's knee 'back into place' after scary moment
Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev looked to be in grave pain when he was carried off the ice late in the first period of the Rangers’ 5-3 win over the Devils on...
Fluke OT goal gives Islanders critical win
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Leddy scored 2:23 into overtime and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves to lift the New York Islanders to a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday...
Teen with AK-47 in Times Square subway confused about NYC gun laws: lawyer
The Ohio teen allegedly caught with an AK-47 in a Times Square subway may have just been confused about New York's gun laws, his lawyer tried to argue in court on Sunday....
Athletes have good reason to beware Xi Jinping's Beijing Winter Olympics
There are growing calls to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing or to relocate the event to a different nation. It isn’t hard to see why, given China’s aggression...
Yankees star's nightmare stretch is worsening
Aaron Hicks’ slump at the plate continued Sunday, and his glove wasn’t much help either. The Yankees center fielder had a rough third inning in the 4-2 loss at Yankee...
Is your iPhone worth China’s tyranny?
To understand the troubled relationship between America and Communist China, it helps to tell the story of two Apples. The first story begins on a fishing boat, where a 12-year-old...
Rangers' sweep of woebegone Devils doesn't count any less
If Billy Crystal were to make a movie about this week’s Rangers-Devils series, here’s what the title would or should be: 4* Because let’s face it, though it got scary...
James McCann shows off big arm Mets signed him for
DENVER — James McCann was signed by the Mets in part because of the big arm he possesses behind the plate. That arm unleashed a strike to Francisco Lindor with...
Rep. Zeldin raises $2.5 million in bid for governor
Republican Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin reported Sunday that he has raised $2.5 million over ten days since announcing his bid for governor. Zeldin jumped into the 2022 gubernatorial race...
NY state adds new COVID vaccine rules for nursing homes as workers decline jab
Nearly half of New York’s nursing home workers haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- so the state Department of Health is putting more pressure on the facilities to bridge the...
White House's social media vaccine campaign to include Fauci on Snapchat
How do you do, fellow kids? The Biden administration will launch a media blitz next week to promote the coronavirus vaccine -- that will include having 80-year-old Dr. Anthony Fauci...
More union treachery from the United Federation of Teachers
Another day, another Gotham schooling disaster. Parents were overjoyed last week when the city Department of Education finally announced changes aimed at restoring full-time, in-person schooling in New York. This,...
CNN's business model: Profit from fear, hate and division
Wow: It turns out CNN has made spreading fear and hate into its business model. Project Veritas, the right-wing outfit that specializes in guerilla exposés centered on secretly-recorded videos, had...
Two police shootings, two different outcomes and other commentary
Centrist: Two Police Shootings, Two Outcomes The charging decisions in the police shootings of Daunte Wright in Minnesota and Ashli Babbitt in DC were announced within an hour of each...
Vintage Derrick Rose saves Knicks
Derrick Rose is supposed to be too old for this. There’s supposed to be too much wear and tear on the tires. The engine isn’t supposed to hop and hum...
Century-old Textile Building set for a revamp that includes penthouse
The handsome former Textile Building at 295 Fifth Ave., a century-old monument to the city’s golden age of apparel-making, will soon sport a two-story penthouse addition — among other major...
Jets could take various paths to find OL help in NFL Draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Sunday: Offensive line The Jets are about to draft another quarterback in the first...
Suspect in custody after triple-fatal Kenosha bar shooting
Wisconsin police have a suspect in custody in the early morning shooting at a Kenosha bar that left three dead, according to cops and news reports. The Kenosha County Sheriff's...
How black artists are breaking country music's color barrier
When Nashville breakout Mickey Guyton gave a powerful performance of “Black Like Me” at the Grammys last month, it was a statement moment for her and all of the other...
MLB star's record strikeout pace is getting ridiculous
CINCINNATI — If Shane Bieber felt a bit off at the start, it sure didn't show. Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians...
TSA finds lump of crystal meth inside traveler's breakfast burrito
That's quite the wake up call. A traveler at a Texas airport got caught trying to smuggle crystal meth into a breakfast burrito, authorities said. TSA agents at the William...
Monster NFL prospect's arms raise questions at draft
Fifth of an 11-part series. Coming tomorrow: Defensive lineman. The long and short of Rashawn Slater’s NFL scouting report looks something like this: great tape, but Tyrannosaurus-sized arms. Before he...
Mayoral candidate McGuire supports lifting charter-school cap
Democratic mayoral candidate Ray McGuire wants to expand the number of New York City charter schools, he told The Post on Sunday. "We need to give our children the best...
Rep. Meeks won't back Biden infrastructure plan without SALT cap repeal
Queens Congressman Greg Meeks said Sunday he won't back President Biden's infrastructure package unless it includes a repeal of the federal $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions approved...
Aaron Boone needs to clean up his horrific mess
A baseball manager is not a head football coach. He cannot treat an MLB Sunday loss in April like an NFL Sunday loss in September, not when he has to...
Cuomo still issuing orders while refusing to answer questions
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reversing the old adage of being seen but not heard: He’s hiding out, but unfortunately, still making himself heard. He’s avoiding answering questions about his nursing...
Zion Williamson 'can't lie' about MSG lovefest in Knicks intrigue
Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson had just suffered a tough overtime loss to the Knicks — the Pelicans’ third straight. And the players were just chewed out by their head coach...
Israel ends outdoor mask mandate
Israel ended its outdoor mask mandate Sunday, now that about 80 percent of its adult population has received both doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, reports said. "Being without a mask...
NY state cap blocks Queens charter school for struggling kids
A proposed Queens charter school aimed at struggling high school students can't open -- because the state Legislature won't raise the charter school cap on expansion. The Urban Dove Team...
Nets lose heartbreaker as Kevin Durant worry emerges
Brooklyn lost Kevin Durant on Sunday in Miami. Then it lost a heartbreaker. The Nets blew a six-point lead in the final three minutes, and saw Bam Adebayo’s step-back shot...
Drug-runner's cat caught trying to sneak narcotics into Panama prison
It was far from the purr-fect crime. A drug-runner's fluffy white cat was caught trying to smuggle narcotics into a prison in Panama, authorities said. The feline felon was carrying...
Marcus Stroman dazzles as Mets win nail-biter
DENVER — As electric as the Jacob deGrom show was a day earlier, the methodical approach Sunday of his rotation-mate might have been just as impressive. Marcus Stroman dazzled, in...
Cuomo's energy legacy for New York: Dark days ahead
As of April 30, the Indian Point nuclear plant shuts down for good, thanks to yearslong pressure from Gov. Andrew Cuomo — leaving the state more reliant on power produced...
Rangers need late goal to keep pace in playoff race
Stifling one third-period comeback is a matter of good fortune, but the Rangers cannot expect to have the same luck twice. However, that’s exactly what the Blueshirts got, when the...
Subway crime still outpacing ridership despite drop in March
Subway crime rates dropped in March compared to the previous month, according to newly-released NYPD stats -- but remain far higher than where they stood pre-pandemic. The subways saw 2.32...
Man, 25, shot multiple times in Bronx apartment
A 25-year-old man was shot multiple times in a Bronx apartment building Sunday afternoon, police said. The gunfire rang out inside 3602 Holland Ave. near 213th Street in Olinville around...
Why Indiana's red flag law failed to stop Fedex shooter
Public records suggest that the gunman behind the FedEx massacre was able to legally obtain two rifles -- even after having another gun taken away last year -- because he...
Video shows teen girls preparing to break into Bronx building, cops say
Five teen girls were caught on surveillance video trying to pull down a Bronx fire-escape ladder before they broke into an apartment and pinched a Michael Kors purse, jewelry and $500,...
Giants will target this position early in NFL Draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Sunday: Offensive line. The Giants took an offensive tackle, Andrew Thomas, with the...
Trevor Lawrence thanks Jaguars fans for wedding gifts in NFL Draft tease
Trevor Lawrence vows to reciprocate the gifts fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars sent him for his wedding last weekend with a sizable donation. “Thank you Jaguars fans.. We really appreciate...
College team was prepared to offer NBA coach $70 million
Before hiring former Hoosier Mike Woodson as its next basketball coach, Indiana was prepared to pay heavily to bring back another of the state’s prolific native sons. The Big Ten...
Pig's head left at former home of Derek Chauvin defense witness
The one-time Northern California home of a use-of-force expert who testified for the defense at the murder trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin was vandalized over the weekend -- with a...
Dark history of suspect in Texas shooting that left three dead revealed
The suspect in the Texas shooting that left three dead Sunday is a former sheriff's office detective who had been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, according to a...
Body camera footage shows fatal shooting of Zulu 'prince' in Honolulu
New body cam footage shows police fatally shooting a black South African man while responding to a burglary call at a home. Lindani Myeni, 29 -- a father of two...
Half of US adults now have received at least one COVID vaccine dose
Half of US adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday. Nearly 130 million people, or around...
Republicans blast Rep. Waters for 'encouraging violence' amid protests
A chorus of Republicans blasted Rep. Maxine Waters Sunday for telling angry protesters to “stay in the streets” and “get more confrontational” during the seven-straight night of unrest in Minnesota.
Joe Biden, family attend confirmation of grandson in Delaware
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Sunday attended the confirmation of their 14-year-old grandson Robert Hunter Biden II -- the son of the late Beau Biden. The service...
Hotel exec seeks new financing for Tribune after partner drops bid
A Maryland hotel executive is trying to assemble new financing for a $680 million offer to buy Tribune Publishing after his partner, a Swiss billionaire, pulled out of the bidding...
Kevin Durant leaves Nets game with new injury
The Nets’ injury nightmares continued as Kevin Durant left Sunday’s loss in Miami with a left thigh contusion after just four minutes and didn’t return. “He’s sore, but we don’t...
Yankees' misery grows: 'We're frustrated'
Not even Gerrit Cole could save the Yankees from sinking further into the depths of despair. The $324 million ace tried to play the role of the stopper Sunday and...
Letters to the Editor — April 19, 2021
The Issue: Media and politicians’ reaction to the police shooting of Daunte Wright. Thank you so much for Wednesday’s editorial. It was exactly on point (“Fanning the Flames,” Editorial, April...
Knicks backcourt's heroics lift them to big OT win
It was a great Garden battle of power-forward stud southpaws as Zion Williamson went toe-to-toe with Julius Randle. But the game was decided by the Knicks’ backcourt of Derrick Rose...
FedEx shooter was obsessed with 'My Little Pony': report
The man who shot up an Indianapolis FedEx facility and killed eight people was reportedly part of a bizarre internet subculture obsessed with “My Little Pony." Posts on 19-year-old Brandon...
Chicago mayor denies 'homophobic, racist' resignation rumors
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied what she called "homophobic, racist and misogynistic rumors" alleging she planned to resign Sunday. The mayor of the nation's third-largest city issued the denial after...
Trump blasts Biden plan to withdraw from Afghanistan
Former President Donald Trump blasted President Biden for pushing the deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan to Sept. 11 -- saying it "should remain a day of reflection...
Pompeo rips UN ambassador's comments as 'reprehensible'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed comments from UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield that "slavery weaved white supremacy into our founding documents" -- saying the remarks are "reprehensible" and should...
Jake Paul knockout was 'f--king embarrassing' for ex-UFC fighter
While Ben Askren seemed to be taking his knockout loss to Jake Paul in stride, he did acknowledge that any ridicule coming his way would be fair. "I probably deserve...
Las Vegas timeshare mogul accused of violating restraining order
Las Vegas timeshare mogul Stephen Cloobeck has continued to harass his Instagram model ex after she took out a restraining order against him — and now she wants him to...
'No one was driving': Two killed in massive blaze after Tesla crashes
Two men perished inside a Tesla Model S that was zooming along a Texas roadway with no one behind the wheel — when the car crashed into a tree and...
NBA preparing for possible postponements after impending Derek Chauvin verdict
The NBA is preparing for the possibility of postponing games after instructing teams to be “vigilant about the impact” of a potential verdict this week in the Derek Chauvin trial...
At least three dead in apparent 'domestic situation' in Texas with shooter still at large
Three people were killed in what authorities called a “domestic situation” involving a former sheriff's detective in Austin, Texas, on Sunday -- and the suspected gunman is still on the loose, authorities...
West Point expels eight cadets, holds back 53 others for cheating
West Point Military Academy has expelled eight cadets and held back 53 others for a year over its biggest cheating scandal in more than 40 years. The centuries-old New York...
'My hands are tied': Judge releases man charged with attacking undercover cop
The man charged with trying to shove an Asian undercover cop onto Queens subway tracks was cut loose without bail Sunday -- as the judge claimed, "My hands are tied."...
Thieves steal $70K worth of designer bags from posh Madison Avenue shop
Thieves smashed the front glass of the Alexander McQueen store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan early Sunday and made off with about $70,000 worth of designer handbags, the NYPD said....
Conor McGregor blasts UFC dopers while posting 'animal' training video
Conor McGregor blasted sport's dopers as he shared a video of himself training like an "animal" ahead of his trilogy UFC contest with Dustin Poirier. The Notorious posted a topless...
Impeach and remove Maxine Waters
In supporting the second impeachment of President Donald Trump, California Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters said he was "inciting" his followers, and was "trying to create a civil war.” By her...
Fauci: GOP's refusal to get vaccinated doesn't 'make any sense'
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said Republicans who want to lift COVID-19 restrictions but don't want to get vaccinated don't "make any sense." "It's almost paradoxical that on the one...
Jury deliberations to begin on Monday in Chauvin murder trial
Jurors are set to begin deliberations Monday in the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin over George Floyd's death. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill has scheduled closing arguments...
Secretary of State defends Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed criticism of President Biden's planned troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, arguing that the US completed the goals of ensuring the country doesn't become a haven...
Cops seek woman who socked MTA bus driver
The NYPD released photographs Sunday of a woman wanted for allegedly punching an MTA bus driver in the face twice in Manhattan last month. The incident happened when the two...
Fauci says COVID-19 'not a civil liberties issue'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 rules have "nothing to do" with the issue of US civil liberties -- after he sparred with Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan on...
Sens. Coons, Cornyn float bipartisan plan to pass infrastructure package
Sens. Chris Coons, a Democrat, and John Cornyn, a Republican, said they are working on bipartisan legislation -- including an infrastructure bill that would split the nearly $2 trillion package...
'F—k Columbus' graffiti found on statue after barricades removed
Vandals scrawled, “F--k Columbus” on the base of the monument of the explorer in Columbus Circle -- weeks after the NYPD’s controversial barriers around it were removed, law-enforcement sources said...
BLM protester outside home of suspended soldier says he's 'dying' of COVID
A Black Lives Matter protester surrounded by others rallying outside the South Carolina home of suspended soldier Jonathan Pentland made a sickening confession -- that he was "dying" of COVID-19....
Nationals ace goes on IL after horrible outing, 'spy camera' rant
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg landed on the injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, after insisting that he was healthy after getting tagged for eight runs in his most...
Dramatic video captures cop's gun battle with fleeing suspect on highway
Dramatic bodycam footage captures the moment a California motorcycle cop fatally shoots a car-robbery suspect during a gun battle on a Fremont freeway. The footage, released by the Fresno Police...
Asian man attacked in NYC hate crime
An Asian dad was slugged in the face in Lower Manhattan on Saturday as his assailant yelled, “dumb f—-g c—k!” in front of the victim's two young children, according to police....
Woman thinks she saw baby dinosaur running through her backyard
A Florida woman believes she saw a baby dinosaur scampering through her backyard -- and she caught the prehistoric sighting on video, reports said. Cristina Ryan shared her home security...
Blake Snell will be difference in this big-time NL West clash
Heavyweight bout out West. Dodgers and Padres may be the two best teams in the NL this year. With early season bragging rights at stake, Trevor Bauer (2-0, 2.70 ERA)...
Ex-Jets QB endorses the man tasked with saving Sam Darnold
Mark Sanchez believes fellow former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold’s talent can be unlocked by Joe Brady, his new offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers. Sanchez, now an ESPN college football...
Secretary of state defends Biden on refugee cap flip-flop
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday defended President Biden's backtracking on upholding the Trump's administration's decision to cap refugee admissions after an uproar from Democratic lawmakers. Just hours after...
Nancy Pelosi biography reveals depths of her tone-deafness
On November 8, 2016, Nancy Pelosi told interviewers she had complete confidence that Hillary Clinton was about to be elected president. Having been House Speaker from 2007 to 2011, she...
LeBron's Lakers won't visit Biden, White House during DC trip
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won't see President Biden when the team travels to Washington later this month for a game against the Wizards.
Fauci explains why vaccinated Americans should still wear a mask
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said vaccinated people should still wear a mask to avoid "inadvertently" spreading the coronavirus or becoming sick themselves -- though he acknowledged the risk was...
Yankees veteran abruptly retiring
Sunday was Jay Bruce’s last game as a Yankee — and a major leaguer. The 34-year-old outfielder/first baseman retired following Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Rays at Yankee Stadium, announcing...
WWII-era plane makes emergency landing — just feet from Florida beach
Wild videos show a restored World War II-era plane making an emergency landing in the ocean -- just feet from swimmers at a packed Florida beach. Footage by WFTV showed...
MLB star makes one of the wildest plays you'll ever see
Joey Votto pulled off the Reds’ first triple play Saturday since they did so against the Yankees in 2017. With runners on the corners and Cincinnati trailing by a run...
Prince Charles to take estranged son Harry to see Philip tributes: report
Prince Charles plans to spend private time Sunday with Prince Harry before his estranged son races back to California, according to a report. Charles, Britain's 72-year-old heir to the throne,...
Fauci gives prediction, timeline on J&J jab decision
Dr. Anthony Fauci expects officials to make a decision on the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Friday -- and he "very seriously" doubts that regulators will decide to...
Three dead after shooting at Wisconsin bar, gunman still on the loose
Authorities in Wisconsin are searching for an armed suspect after gunfire at a lakeside bar left three people dead and two people seriously injured Sunday morning. The shooting occurred around...
How NFL bettors can use these latest trends
Data angles, which take records and statistics from one season and provide insight as to which teams might be better or worse the next season because of them, are often...
Seas an opportunity: Russia ramping up military muscle in contested waterway
The two Russian ships, capable of carrying tanks and armored vehicles as well as troops for coastal assault traveled through the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey on Saturday.
Brotherly snub: William asked for distance from Harry at Philip's funeral
Prince William personally asked not to walk side by side with brother Prince Harry at their grandfather's funeral -- and some senior royals refused to even acknowledge the outspoken younger...
Take the Over in this National League showdown
Former World Series hero Madison Bumgarner, who has yet to recapture the magic he had at his peak in San Francisco with the Diamondbacks, will be tasked with keeping the...
10 innovative face masks and shields will help you protect yourself and others
Not all face masks are created equal, but they all have one purpose–to protect us and those around us. Even though more people are getting vaccinated, we’re still encouraged to...
Spend lazy summer days on one of these patio sets on sale for up to 55% off
Summer’s coming, and all you want to do is enjoy the fresh air, get some sun, and spend more time outdoors. Want to cook on the grill and eat more dinners outside? The...
Treadmill of terror: Horrifying moment a child gets pulled under a $4K Peloton
Federal regulators released a terrifying video of a kid being dragged under a Peloton Tread+ -- as they warned consumers with kids and pets to immediately stop using the exercise...
I worked hard on my resume, so why are my job applications not getting results?
I’ve spent days working on my resume after reading advice books and scouring the Web for tips. Yet, after sending hundreds of resumes in response to job postings, I haven’t...
Are empty desks and Purell enough to return to the office?
With vaccination ramping up, companies are planning reopening dates. But don’t expect to be gathering around ye olde water cooler anytime soon. While you’ve likely already heard of back-to-work trends...
Relive Patton Oswalt's epic filibuster on 'Parks & Rec'
As Congress debates the filibuster, this "Parks and Recreation" moment might help sway votes. On the April 18, 2013 episode of the NBC sitcom, now streaming on Peacock, Patton Oswalt's character...
Yankees pitcher's solid start doomed by two mistakes
Jordan Montgomery gave up just two hits and two walks Saturday against the Rays. All of them came back to hurt him. The southpaw gave the Yankees a chance to...
Minnesota State Patrol will stop monitoring journalists covering protests after free press outcry
Credentialed members of the press can no longer be subject to Minnesota State Patrol dispersal orders, and troopers will halt the practice of photographing them before letting them go while covering protests and have been prohibited...
Knicks star receiving All-NBA team buzz
Former Nets forward Richard Jefferson has trolled the Knicks plenty in the past. But appearing on ESPN’s Knicks-Mavericks telecast Friday, Jefferson said Julius Randle has emerged as an All-NBA player,...
Houston migrant facility for teen girls shuttered after mystery death of worker: report
About 450 unaccompanied migrant girls, ages 13 to 17, were abruptly moved out of a U.S. housing facility in Houston on Saturday -- less than three weeks after it opened. Authorities have been mostly...
Mets starter's return timeline is early May
DENVER — The first week of May appears in play for Carlos Carrasco’s debut with the Mets. With the right-hander continuing his rehab in Port St. Lucie, after he went...
The top 10 tight ends heading into NFL draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy lists his top 10 tight ends in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: Kyle Pitts, Florida, 6-6, 245:...
Ex-wife of suspect in NYPD Molotov attack says he suffers from mental illness
The ex-wife of the driver accused of throwing a caustic chemical and a Molotov cocktail at two NYPD officers in Brooklyn Saturday morning tells The Post he suffers from bipolar...
Robert Whittaker dominates in UFC win
Robert Whittaker overwhelmed Kelvin Gastelum in every facet, cruising to a unanimous decision in their UFC middleweight main event Saturday night in Las Vegas. Whittaker stunned Gastelum in the first...
Mulitiple postponements helped one returning Met
DENVER — J.D. Davis might be the Mets player who benefited the most from this recent stretch of postponed games. Placed on the 10-day injured list after he was drilled...
US and China agree to cooperate on climate crisis
SEOUL, South Korea — The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb climate change with urgency, just days before President Joe Biden...
James Harden to go with Nets on road trip and what it means
James Harden will accompany the Nets on their three-game road trip that begins Sunday in Miami, but the MVP candidate still isn’t ready to return from his hamstring injury. Asked...
Jake Paul destroys UFC fighter in first-round boxing knockout
Jake Paul wasn’t facing Nate Robinson this time, but a decorated MMA fighter, and the result was the same. Paul, a YouTube sensation, knocked out Ben Askren in the first...
Slain Chicago 13-year-old Adam Toledo remembered as ‘kind’ and ‘loving’
The distraught family of 13-year-old Adam Toledo -- the kid shot as he tried to surrender to a Chicago cop -- is remembering him as "loving and caring."Body camera footage...
Maxine Waters joins throngs of Daunte Wright protesters: 'We've got to get more confrontational'
Fiery California Rep. Maxine Waters joined hundreds of angry protesters who thronged Brooklyn Center, Minnesota early Sunday, all breaking the 11 p.m. curfew together during the seventh night of protests...
Two teenagers injured in Brooklyn drive-by shooting
Two teenagers were injured in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn Saturday night. An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were sitting in a silver BMW at 1559 Ralph Avenue in Canarsie at...
FedEx shooter had gun taken from him but still got two new weapons legally: cops
The former FedEx worker who murdered eight people in Indianapolis legally bought the two weapons he used, police said Saturday night -- even though he should have been barred from...
The oldest person in America has died at age 116
America's oldest person has died, but she left behind quite a legacy -- not the least of which are some 120 great-great-grandchildren. Hester Ford, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Saturday...