July 25, 2021
St. John's coach rooting on daughter in Olympic hoops
Mike Anderson's 31-year-old daughter, Yvonne, is playing for the Serbian women’s national basketball team in Tokyo.
US men win gold in 100m freestyle relay
Caeleb Dressel is off on his quest for six swimming gold medals at the Tokyo Games, leading off an American victory in the men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
How to watch US swimming stars try to dominate Olympics
The third day of the Tokyo Olympics is slated to be another one jam-packed with high-intensity events. Monday is expected to see wins for the United States wins from Lilly...
American swimming legend dethroned by rival in Olympic upset
Katie Ledecky was denied gold by her rival.
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins contracts COVID for the second time
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins has contracted COVID-19 for the second time since January 2020, he announced Sunday night.
Nancy Pelosi's on her last legs: Devine
Nancy Pelosi used to point her angry finger at Donald Trump, but she leaves him for dust when it comes to busting norms, dividing Congress and causing mayhem.
Man with stash of 400 women's underwear charged with attempted rape
John Uda, 27, allegedly busted into the victim’s house on July 10 in Dothan and targeted the woman, who put up a fight, Dothan Police Lt. Scott Owens told the...
Yankees waste pitcher's run at history
For seven innings Sunday, Domingo German made a run at history. Then the Yankees bullpen flushed his efforts down the drain.
Man drifts ashore while trying to run from Florida to Bermuda inside 'bubble'
An ultramarathon runner who is trying to run from Florida to Bermuda in a strange floating device drifted shore Saturday along the coast of the Sunshine State, a report said.
Rotation about to get boost as Mets plan Jacob deGrom's next step
Carlos Carrasco aced his latest minor league test, leaving only the question of which day this week he will be slotted into the rotation for the Mets.
Reporting that outed priest proves your data is NOT anonymous as Big Tech promises
In exchange for our increasingly digital lives, Americans have turned over reams of data on our location, activity, preferences and even conversations.
Seton Hall star opens up about NBA Draft, dad's cancer battle, Georgian pride
Former Seton Hall basketball star Sandro Mamukelashvili talks hoops, his homeland and this week’s NBA draft with The Post’s Steve Serby.
Dr. Fauci's intolerable obfuscation and other commentary
Iconoclast: ‘No’ to the ‘New Normal’ Globalist elites insist that “the way we live and work in the post-COVID world will be very different to how we lived and worked...
Mets are feeding off their larger-than-life star
Pete Alonso declared himself the best power hitter on the planet at the Home Run Derby, and backed it up with a home run blast Sunday.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders urges people to get the 'Trump vaccine'
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders acknowledged Sunday that she was inoculated against COVID-19 "months ago" — with the "Trump vaccine."
Man accused of setting deadly fire because relatives didn't follow Bible
A Texas man allegedly set a fire that killed his brother and badly burned his mother because the pair did not follow the Bible, a report said. Philip Mills, 40,...
John Lennon's 'Imagine,' blared at the Olympics, is a totalitarian's anthem
The Olympics opening ceremonies in Tokyo featured one of the worst pop songs of all time: Yes, I’m speaking of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” sung by a large children’s choir and...
Mets trade deadline target heading to Padres
Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier, who the Mets had some interest in, was traded to the San Diego Padres Sunday.
Biden's inflation-boosting spending will undo his own policy goals
Will President Biden’s $4.2 trillion, 10-year spending package cause inflation?
'Cop hides behind this sign': Pennsylvania deli warns motorists
Deli owner Pam Wheat said that, while the sign may appear to be undermining the cops, it's actually meant to make their job easier by trying to cut down on...
Girl, 13, killed in drive-by shooting while sitting at picnic table
A 13-year-old girl sitting at a picnic table with friends was killed in a drive-by shooting in North Carolina on Saturday night, a report said. One of at least three...
Yankees getting dangerously close to point of no return
The Yankees were Don Cheech’ed Sunday afternoon, blowing a late 4-0 lead to the Boston Red Sox in the most devastating loss of the year.
NY will be buzzing with union jobs thanks to upcoming pot industry
Thousands of well-paying gigs -- with great benefits to boot -- are on the horizon in New York, thanks to the recent legalization of recreational marijuana, labor leaders tell The...
Bottoms up! NYC nightlife honchos suggest al fresco alcohol
New Yorkers would be free to openly drink their cares away in public areas under a new proposal by the city's Nightlife Advisory Board.
Aaron Boone may want this decision back in inning that doomed Yankees
An eighth inning from hell was to blame, with manager Aaron Boone second-guessing at least one of his decisions that led to the crushing 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.
Cuomo's slow rollout of legalized weed becoming a real buzzkill, critics say
Cuomo and the state Legislature approved the legalized sale of weed in New York in March, but the governor has since become a real buzz kill on the issue, critics...
Park Avenue just might have monopoly on spiffy new office space
Nobody knows when the city will truly be “post-pandemic,” but when it finally beats the virus woes for good, Park Avenue — that is, the blue-chip commercial zone between East...
Spanish 14-year-old dies after motorcycle race accident
A 14-year-old Spanish rider died after being struck by another rider in a motorcycle race in Spain on Sunday, organizers said.
Teens rescued after roller coaster stalls
A group of teenagers got a different kind of thrill ride when they had to be plucked from a stalled roller coaster at a New Mexico amusement park Saturday night.
Schumer slams Cuomo administration for delays in federal rent relief
New York families are struggling to stay in their homes due to delays by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration in doling out federal rent relief, Sen. Chuck Schumer charged Sunday.
Bronx biz leaders jeer de Blasio over crime, quality of life ahead of borough tour
Mayor de Blasio is in for a Bronx cheer when he tours the borough this week, with many business owners and residents demanding he do more to combat rising crime...
Team Cuomo continues its underhanded attacks on his investigators
How about that: Assembly Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine actually slapped Rich Azzopardi, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's loyal spokesthug, for bad-mouthing state Attorney General Tish James, who's overseeing a key investigation...
Teen swimmer advances to Olympic swimming final after tragic year
After a year of tragedy, 14-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh set a Canadian record and advanced into the 400m freestyle finals.
Joe Biden's ridiculous denial that cop-defunders are overwhelmingly Democrats
President Joe Biden still refuses to admit that “Defund the Police” is a purely left-wing campaign. The latest: At a CNN town hall last week, he insisted that anyone who...
Proposal offers $1K to people who adopt pet from NYC shelters
Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa is proposing that the city cover $1,000 in pet expenses for anyone who saves a dog or cat from being euthanized at a city shelter.
Senators in infrastructure talks say deal could come this week
The leading Republican negotiator for the bipartisan infrastructure talks raised expectations Sunday that an agreement could be reached this week.
Dems' disgraceful war on schools that actually teach poor, minority children
Charter schools are by far the most successful innovation in public education of the last half-century — notably, the first to regularly offer first-rate schooling to lower-income, urban black and...
Would-be burglar found hiding in closet of Queens pol’s office clutching hard drive
An alleged burglar busted into Queens Assemblywoman Nily Rozic's Queens office Saturday night but didn't make it very far -- cops found him hiding in a closet with a hard...
American Airlines passenger arrested after refusing to wear mask
An American Airlines passenger was hauled off a plane by police in New Orleans after she refused to wear a mask, authorities said. The incident occurred on a flight that was...
Tunisian teen swimmer wins shocking gold medal
In one of the best moments of the Olympics so far, Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui became one of the Summer Games' unlikeliest victors.
A new Mary Tyler Moore documentary is coming to TV
Coming to your tired, your old, your worn TV sometime in 2022, is one about Emmy and Golden Globe winner Mary Tyler Moore. The title: “Being Mary: The Mary Tyler...
Big Mets gamble pays off with win
Jeff McNeil left his fatigue in the dugout and grinded through an important at-bat for the Mets on Sunday.
This app is paying people $25 an hour to livestream crime scenes
Want to make $200 a day in New York City? Rush to the scene of a murder, a three-alarm fire or a traffic accident -- then pull out your phone...
CUNY professors quit union in protest over anti-Israel screed
At least 50 CUNY professors have resigned in protest from their faculty union after it passed a one-sided resolution condemning Israel for recent attacks on Palestinians and threatening to support...
Yankees go up in flames for crushing loss
After Domingo German flirted with history, the Yankees went up in flames again in a 5-4 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.
Four NYC correction officials suspended amid barge escape probe
One Department of Correction captain and three officers have been suspended amid an investigation into an Eastern European gangster's daring escape from New York City's floating jail barge, law enforcement...
Horrifying robot steals the show at Olympics
Maybe all Team USA basketball needs is a robot.
Olympic athletes warned to stop hugging each other at podium
Olympic officials have warned athletes at the Tokyo Games to not hug each other should they be invited up to the podium to accept a medal.
COVID cases spike in Tokyo amid Olympic games
More than 1,700 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Tokyo Sunday on the second official day of the Olympic games -- with 13 athletes now among those infected.
Architect of collapsed condo suspended years ago for structural failure
William Friedman, who designed Champlain Towers South, was suspended for six months in 1967 after pylons on a sign atop another building collapsed after a major hurricane.
South Korean network apologizes for 'inappropriate' images on Tokyo Olympics
Seoul-based MBC posted reports of the recent assassination of President Jovenel Moïse as Haitian athletes walked into the Tokyo stadium during opening ceremonies, The Guardian said in a report.
Republicans oppose 'America’s daughters' being 'drafted against their will'
Republicans are blasting a provision in the federal defense budget that would require women to register for the military draft.
Letters to the Editor — July 26, 2021
New York Post readers weigh in on the Biden administration’s call for social-media sites to restrict vaccine “misinformation.”
Team USA swimming is on an Olympic tear
After a slow start to the Olympics, Team USA came roaring back on the first day of Olympic swimming competition.
Alleged Manhattan attacker probed in violent Brooklyn incidents
The suspect behind attacks on three women in Inwood Hill Park was ordered held without bail on Sunday while authorities probe his connection to similar violent assaults in Brooklyn's Prospect...
Bet on Brandon Woodruff in this MLB battle of elites
The Midwest’s best will take center stage on “Sunday Night Baseball” when the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers duel in Wisconsin. Though White Sox starter Lance Lynn ranks second...
Unhappy NFL star requests trade
All-Pro defensive end Chandler Jones has requested a trade from the Cardinals due to being unhappy over his contract status, according to reports.
Body found in Shenandoah National Park believed to be missing UVA lecturer
Based on the preliminary identification of the remains, the search for Julia Christine Devlin has been suspended, Shenandoah National Park said in a news release.
Ratings for NBC's Olympic opening ceremony plummet this year
On all of NBC's platforms — including the network, stations and apps — 17 million people watched the event on Friday, NBCUniversal said in an email.
Med student wins historic gold medal for Team USA: 'Oh my God!'
A fourth-year University of Kentucky medical student became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in individual foil fencing on Sunday.
Trump says 'woke politics' contributed to US women's soccer upset at Olympics
Former President Donald Trump says "woke politics" contributed to the US Women's soccer team's dismal opening performance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
One dead, three injured in separate shootings across NYC
Anthony Rios, 38, was sitting in his friend's car outside 589 East 164th Street in the Bronx just before 3 a.m. when an unknown male approached and started firing, sources...
Eric Adams hints he could keep at least one top de Blasio aide
Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams claims he won't automatically clean house at City Hall if he wins -- noting that the current homeless-services chief has done "amazing things'' in his...
Fauci issues another ominous COVID-19 warning for the US as cases rise
Anthony Fauci said the country has the "tools to blunt" the curve predicted in the model, particularly with vaccines, which have proven to be effective against severe disease.
Shame on Team USA, NBC for this all-time debacle
Before we get to the 8,000-pound pink hippopotamus in one corner of the room, let’s address the 7,000-pound purple rhinoceros in the other corner.
WNBA players pull an about-face over Olympic anthem protests
WNBA players will remain on the court during the national anthem at the Tokyo Olympics -- an about-face defended by Team USA Captain Sue Bird despite the league's well-documented protests...
That's nuts! Olympic skateboarder suffers brutal groin injury
Skateboarding is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo, and so far, the highlight is a lowlight for one Olympian.
A blight future ahead? Optimism about direction of the US has plummeted
Americans’ optimism about the direction of the country has plunged nearly 20 percentage points since late April, with President Biden taking a beating over COVID-19, crime and the border.
California wildfire torches homes as blazes continue to spread in Western US
The Dixie fire, which started July 14, had already leveled over a dozen houses and other structures when it tore through the tiny community of Indian Falls after dark.
More vaccine mandates likely once FDA grants full approvals, experts say
The three vaccines on the market are currently being administered under an emergency use authorization but a full regulatory sign off could remove legal hurdles for businesses and government agencies.
Yankees infielder out a while after fluke bat injury
Chris Gittens became the latest Yankee to go down with an injury, landing on the IL on Sunday with a sprained right ankle.
NYPD releases video of brutal beatdown, mugging in NYC
The victim was approached at 9:05 a.m. by a man riding a Citi Bike on Pitkin Avenue and Barbey Street who patted the man's pocket as he demanded property from...
Man who tweeted 'I got 99 problems but a vax ain't one' dies of COVID
Stephen Harmon, 34, died on Wednesday at Corona Regional Medical Center, about an hour east of Los Angeles. Prior to his hospitalization, Harmon shared a series of jokes on social...
Star golfer forced out of Olympics in COVID-19 blow
The pandemic is hitting golf hard at the Summer Olympics.
Fauci tries to explain why US funded coronavirus studies at Wuhan lab
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday defended the US giving hundreds of thousands of dollars for research at a Wuhan lab studying whether bat coronaviruses could be transmitted to humans.
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi can become Olympics GOATs
There is work to do for the United States women's basketball team to win a seventh straight gold medal at Olympics 2021 in Tokyo.
Simone Biles caught up in Team USA disaster
Not even Biles was immune.
NFL star plans on attending training camp in new twist
Deshaun Watson is returning to Houston -- for now.
Why Colgate's new teeth whitening kit is worth it for coffee drinkers
It's time to rethink the way you achieve your pearly whites at home -- yes, even if you have sensitive teeth.
Olympian's legendary career ends at 46
Oksana Chusovitina, the 46-year-old gymnastics legend, fought back tears after her career came to a close Sunday at the Olympics. With an eight emblazoned on her leotard to signify her...
Pelosi names Republican Rep. Kinzinger to Jan. 6 Capitol riot panel
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she plans to name Republicans to serve on the select committee probing the Jan. 6 Capitol riots after yanking GOP Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim...
Man left with severe head trauma after dispute over minor car accident in Bronx
A man was left with severe head injuries and is fighting for his life in a Bronx hospital after he was kicked and punched in a fight about a minor...
Cops ID motorist and victims – including a 10-year-old – in grisly fatal Queens crash
Police on Sunday identified the victims of a violent car crash Saturday near JFK International Airport, where an alleged speeding drunk driver killed a 10-year-old girl and her mother.
French fried: Team USA basketball falls to France in Olympics shocker
Team USA was fried by the French again in a stunning men’s basketball opening loss at the Tokyo Olympics.
Why it's smart to wait on betting this Heisman hopeful
When handicapping the college football preseason, the first destination for my eyes is the Heisman Trophy futures board. It is home to the longest odds and where the most options...
Firefighter celebrating wedding anniversary found dead in Cancun after vanishing from hotel bar
Elijah Snow, who was a firefighter in the city of Arlington, had traveled with his wife, Jamie, last week to an all-inclusive resort in the popular tourist destination of Cancun, news...
Iraq PM says US troops no longer needed to fight Islamic terrorists
“There is no need for any foreign combat forces on Iraqi soil,” said Mustafa al-Kadhimi told the Associated Press, adding that Iraq's security forces and army are up to the task...
Naomi Osaka breaks media silence after Olympic victory
Naomi Osaka took to the court Sunday for the first time since pulling out of the French Open in May to take a mental health break.
Why do youngsters keep crying to their parents for career help?
Gregory Giangrande answers questions on parents helping their children gain networks for jobs amid a robust hiring market.
All signs point to Phillies in this NL East clash
Just a second … had to gather myself after that huge U.S. Women’s Water Polo victory against Japan. … OK, the Braves and Phillies are running 2-3 behind the Amazin’s...
Save 25% on this evaporative air cooler makes sure you’ll stay cool for the summer
Summer is officially upon us! As the temperatures rise we’re all chugging water, chomping on popsicles, and trying to conserve energy while making sure we don’t melt. But whether your...
LED lamp uses less power and gives you millions of color options for under $100
Looking to make your home more eco-friendly, but aren’t quite sure where to start? You might have switched over to more energy-efficient fans this summer, but a great way to...
Cops searching for three teens tied to vicious firefighter beatdown in Queens
Cops are asking for the public's help in apprehending a trio of punks who beat up an off-duty New York City firefighter in Queens on Friday, in a caught-on-video viscous...
Resignations are on the rise, but there’s a right way to walk out the door
Leaving your employer has become so commonplace in recent months that the phenomenon has a tag — the Great Resignation.
How to watch Simone Biles and USA gymnastics go for Olympic gold
Simone Biles rose to stardom and became a household name with her performance at the Rio Olympics in 2016, where she won four gold medals and one bronze medal. The...
Yankees youngster showing signs of realizing potential
Estevan Florial delivered a key hit in the stunning, 4-3 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday.
Veteran set to make Mets' mound debut
For the first time since 2015, when he was a Long Island Duck, Rich Hill will start for a New York team.
Typhoon In-fa hits China's east coast and grounds all flights
The typhoon made landfall in Zhoushan in Zhejiang province, state TV reported, citing the national weather agency.
Giants' two goals for training camp are clear
Through 22 practices and three preseason games, the marching orders for the Giants can be edited down to the following two items: Get ready. Stay healthy.
It wasn't easy, but Aroldis Chapman got it done
Aroldis Chapman put the tying run on third and the winning run on second, but came back to avoid another disaster, striking out the red-hot Kiké Hernandez to secure a...
NBA legend on why it's harder for US basketball now
Patrick Ewing said the rest of the world has "caught up" to the U.S. in basketball.
MLB star shows in one play what Mets are missing
The Mets wouldn’t show George Springer the money, and he showed them what they're missing.
Breaking down the NFC East
The Post's Ryan Dunleavy breaks down the NFC East:
Alabama cop convicted of murder stayed on city payroll for 2 months: Report
William Darby, who resigned on Friday, had been receiving $2,162.51 every two weeks from the city of Huntsville after he was convicted of murdering Jeffrey Parker on May 8.
Team USA hoops will be tested right out of the gate
The exhibition issues Team USA faced will be immediately put to the test. Its first Tokyo Olympics opponent, France, won the last meeting between the two countries, in the FIBA...
Cop who confessed to murdering Sarah Everard isn't eating: Report
A former British cop who pleaded to murdering a woman he snatched off the streets of London has reportedly stopped eating and is on suicide watch.
Ugly loss doesn't dampen this Mets' positive
The Mets aren’t necessarily going to win the NL East or gallop their way to a third World Series championship because of this new teammate they are calling the Home...
Inside look at the AFC East
The Post's Ryan Dunleavy takes a look at the teams in the AFC East.
Greek protesters clash with cops over COVID-19 vaccines
As Greece faces nearly 475,000 reported COVID-19 cases, protests over the country's vaccine mandate turned violent resulting in the police deploying water cannons and tear gas.
Viral video shows a Wisconsin cop throwing a bag into a person's car
The video shows a Caledonia police officer approach the stopped vehicle and throw something inside the open rear passenger doorway.
Video shows reporter’s handling of ‘disgusting’ on-camera harassment
Spectrum News Rochester’s Brianna Hamblin posted the “disgusting” encounter with the man, who proceeded to uncomfortably comment on Hamblin’s appearance
Two killed, including 12-year-old, in violent NYC crash
A 12-year-old girl and a woman were killed in a two-car accident on Queen's Rockaway Boulevard and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Saturday night. Two others are reportedly in critical condition.
What big comeback win says about these Yankees
The Yankees' 4-3 comeback win over the Red Sox proved they still have their heart in this playoff race.
Barney the bull still steering clear of capture on Long Island
The wayward animal busted out of a farm on Barnes Road in Manorville by breaking through a fence -- prompting multiple 911 calls for residents in the area.