March 26, 2022

Devils fall to Capitals on night Washington star is celebrated for milestone

This wasn't the Devils' night, it was Nicklas Backstrom's. Backstrom scored the go-ahead goal and then added an assist on the night Washington celebrated his 1,000th career point, and the...

Coach K returning to Final Four as Duke rips Arkansas

SAN FRANCISCO — There was a hushed moment among the 17,739 inside sold-out Chase Center moments before the national anthem was to be played Saturday night in advance of the...

7-year-old girl shot in arm on Long Island

The incident happened just before 3 p.m. on Evans Avenue in the Nassau County hamlet of Elmont in the town of Hempstead, police said.

Position experiment with big-money Mets signing begins now

Starling Marte’s expected debut in the Mets lineup Sunday will include a new experience for the veteran outfielder, at least at the major league level. 

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign from Congress in wake of conviction

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry made the announcement in a letter to his House colleagues, saying he’d step down effective March 31.

Man gunned down while walking with suspect in Queens: sources

The unidentified victim was shot twice in the head behind a three-story apartment building on Grassmere Terrace in Far Rockaway

Rangers youngster 'seems to get better every game'

The 22-year-old defenseman, in his second NHL season, does not have the star power of Adam Fox or the name brand of Jacob Trouba, but he has made himself integral...

Take the PSA test -- now! Detecting prostate cancer is a lifesaver

This is a story with a happy ending because I did something simple: I listened to my wife, my doctors, and to borrow what has become a horrible, politicized cliché,...

All the highlights from Prince William and Kate Middleton's Caribbean tour

The 8-day trip was their first joint official overseas tour since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020.

NBA game delayed because of a fire, fans evacuated

The Raptors' game against the Indiana Pacers in Toronto on Saturday night was suspended in the second quarter and the arena evacuated because of a fire in a speaker hanging...

President Biden’s Putin speech in Poland is a catastrophe

Biden came, he saw, he confused during his speech in Poland. And given the stakes, an uncertain trumpet is worse than ineffective -- it is dangerous.

Suspects in brutal Brooklyn slaying caught on camera

Police released clear security footage of two accused killers wanted for killing a Brooklyn man last week.

Letters to the Editor — March 27, 2022

New York Post readers sound off on having respect for rats, the Mario Cuomo Bridge, Democrats’ gerrymandering in New York, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and a school plan in...

Harvard study can teach NY officials the secrets of Success Academy's ... success

A new Harvard case study of the Success Academy charter network offers valuable insight into why its schools are so, well . . . successful. New York officials should read...

Time to let go of COVID rules, for good

COVID alarmists are already looking forward to the next lockdown. We say: No freaking way.

'No clue': Tourist shot over six-figure watch doesn't know who targeted him

Pierrick Jamaux, 33, who was visiting the Big Apple from Hong Kong, was shot in the legs multiple times in front of his Manhattan hotel on March 18.

Villanova heading back to Final Four

Jermaine Samuels scored 16 points to beat the second-seeded Wildcats to a gritty 50-44 win over the No. 5 seed Houston Cougars in a gritty Elite Eight South Region battle...

Brooklyn family of dead veteran suspects foul play from widow, seeks autopsy

The family of a deceased combat veteran suspects his widow caused his demise -- and has convinced a judge to temporarily block his widow from cremating or burying his body.

Heads of FDNY unions demand vax mandate be lifted for members

The heads of the city's two firefighters' unions demanded Saturday that Mayor Eric Adams lift the COVID-19 mandate for their members.

'Hoosiers' legend identifies with Saint Peter's March Madness run

If anyone in America knows what a miracle basketball team looks like, it is the man who hit the last shot that inspired the movie “Hoosiers.” 

Sean Penn calls for Oscars boycott if Ukraine's Zelensky isn't given chance to speak

Penn, 61, has won two Oscars and vowed to "smelt mine in public" if Zelensky is snubbed by the Academy.

Upper West Side Target eyed by shoplifters, but store slow to call NYPD

The Target at Columbus Avenue and 98th Street was the location for a quarter of all shoplifting complaints -- 69 of the 272 -- filed in the 24th Precinct this...

Yankees give timeline on Aaron Judge contract extension offer

Aaron Judge will get his extension offer from the Yankees before Opening Day, Brian Cashman said Saturday — but the outfielder may have backed off his April 7 deadline. 

Staten Island family says they were stiffed by famous dog breeder

An internet-famous dog trainer and breeder with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media is nothing more than a thieving mutt.

Not for the birds: NYC resident starts petition to stop people feeding pigeons

A Manhattan man wants to stop overzealous pigeon feeders who are creating a bird-seed buffet in his neighborhood.

Prince Charles may step in for Queen Elizabeth at opening of British parliament

Prince Charles may replace his mother who recently recovered from COVID-19 to deliver a speech from the throne at the opening of British parliament.

Biden to propose new 'billionaire's tax' on richest Americans: report

The Biden Administration is poised to announce a new tax on the wealthy that could send Elon Musk into orbit.

'Force of nature': Hundreds fill church to remember voice coach killed in random NYC attack

Beloved 87-year-old voice coach Barbara Maier Gustern, who was shoved to her death in a shocking attack this month, was remembered Saturday as "a force of nature" who lived life...

Gang of NYC robbers hitting local Bronx businesses at gunpoint: police

Bronx businesses have been terrorized by a string of robberies believed to be carried out by a gang of at least four young men.

UK seizes two jets owned by Russian billionaire Eugene Shvidler

Britain seized two jets belonging to a Russian billionaire in the latest move to deprive President Vladimir Putin's friends of their luxe toys as the war in Ukraine grinds on.

There are more fantasy baseball rookies than just Bobby Witt Jr.

As fantasy baseball managers prepare for their drafts, there are more rookie names than just Bobby Witt Jr. to consider. 

NJ woman stabbed to death in domestic violence incident: cops

A woman was stabbed to death early Saturday in Leonia, NJ, in what police said was a domestic violence incident.

Man fatally shot in the Bronx following dispute: cops

A man was shot to death in the Bronx following a dispute, police said.

Oscar predictions 2022: Who will win vs. who should win on Sunday

Get your ballots ready! Find out who will win — and who should win — before Hollywood's biggest night.

Homeless man has been nesting in NYC park tree for months

Frequent visitors of Riverbank State Park in Upper Manhattan say the unidentified man, who looks to be in his 30s, has been living on the thicket of branches about 30...

'Does he get assassinated?': News hosts ponder Putin's demise after Biden calls for ouster

President Biden's incendiary call for Russia's Vladimir Putin to be removed from power Saturday sparked fevered speculation on cable news channels.

Dave Grohl treasured Taylor Hawkins: 'I would take a bullet' for my Foo 'brother'

Foo Fighters frontman weathers the loss of another bandmate after the infamous 1994 death of Kurt Cobain. 

Why NHL trade deadline is seeing less marquee trades

The more lengthy contract extensions that are signed, the fewer marquee pending free-agent rentals are available at the deadline and the fewer clubs are willing to sacrifice first-rounders in exchange...

‘The Lost City’ leads domestic box office

Adventure film “The Lost City” led the domestic box office on its premier night Friday.

Islanders doomed by four-goal period in road loss

David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand each had a goal and an assist during a four-goal second period for the surging Bruins, carrying them to a 6-3 victory over the New...

Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball in serious trouble with the NCAA

Memphis men’s basketball is accused of committing seven major NCAA violations, including at least one involving head coach Penny Hardaway.

Saint Peter's 'unfathomable' run brought school legend to tears

“They’ll never be forgotten,” Bob Leckie said. “What they’ve done, for themselves and for a school that really needed it? That’ll be forever.”

Shark raving mad: Owner of UK ‘Shark House’ gripes at landmark protection

A British man said local legislators have gone overboard for landmarking his father’s home with a sculpture of a diving shark.

Ukrainian mayor taken hostage, released after protesters push Russian troops back

Russian forces entered the city of Slavutych and seized a hospital there Saturday, taking the mayor hostage, and then releasing him as thousands of residents filled the streets in protest

Oscars 2022: celebrity astrologist picks the night's biggest winners

Who will rise at the 2022 Oscars? Join celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas for his predictions.

Who has won the most Oscars? The actors and movies that have cleaned up

The Post looks at past winners who have cleaned up at the Academy Awards.

Odessa Zoo in Ukraine opens to visitors for first time since Russian invasion

With Russian forces bogged down about 85 miles northeast in Mykolaiv, Odessa has been spared shelling for the last several weeks, encouraging the port city to return to normal life.

Teen who plunged to his death at amusement park may not have been properly strapped in, 911 call reveals

A Missouri teenager who fell to his death from a ride at an Orlando amusement park was not properly strapped in, according to a recording of a 911 call from...

Applebee's franchise exec slammed for allegedly suggesting employee pay cuts

Payin' less in the neighborhood.

Single dad gets new kidney – and fast friendship – from complete stranger

A single father in North Carolina with a rare kidney disease found a fast and powerful friendship with his donor — a complete stranger.

Government watchdog group sues over AOC fundraising complaint dismissal

The National Legal and Policy Center filed its lawsuit Friday against the federal agency in Washington DC federal court.

There shouldn't be any debate when it comes to Lia Thomas

Perhaps the most ludicrous element of the Lia Thomas debate is that there is any debate.

Trump Organization given government approval for DC hotel sale

The Trump Organization does not own the building, and is instead selling the rights to a long term lease it has secured for the property from the federal government.

Why Tom Brady was in rush to announce he was coming back

Tom Brady can’t keep a secret very long.

NIT provided countless iconic memories at Garden

Maybe the saddest part of all was how the news was released: in a weird kind of trickle.

'Best dog ever': Boy pens sweet letters to future adopters of foster dog

A boy from Louisiana wants everyone to know that his former foster dog, Maggie, from the North Shore Animal League America, is very, very special.

NYC toddler doing 'good' after being shot, dad says

The 3-year-old girl was shot in the shoulder while leaving Creative Minds Day Care with her father, police said. The little girl remains hospitalized at Maimonides in Brooklyn.

What 2022 Oscar-nominated movie to watch based on your zodiac sign

With 10 contenders (with some staggeringly long run times among them) for Best Picture to sort through, here is the Oscar 2022 nominated film you should watch based on your...

I’ve lost years to an insatiable need for sleep – it’s ruining my life

A woman says she has lost years of her life due to a condition that leaves her with an insatiable need to sleep.

Adams demands Biden administration drop plan to close VA hospitals

“They need to be open, and I’m joining my federal and state lawmakers because they gotta be open,” said Adams following an unrelated event in Lower Manhattan.

WHO confirms 72 attacks against health care in Ukraine

The World Health Organization on Saturday said it has verified 72 attacks on health care in Ukraine since the invasion began Feb. 24.

Now healthy, this Dodgers infielder is a fantasy baseball bargain

When it comes to building your fantasy baseball roster, you should know which undervalued players are capable of providing early-round production at a cheaper price.

Russian forces damage Holocaust memorial near Kharkiv

The Russian military damaged a Holocaust memorial near the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said.

Mark Canha talks minor league struggle, new Mets teammates, 'weird' personality

New Mets outfielder Mark Canha, signed this offseason after spending his first seven years with the A’s, fields some spring training Q&A from Post columnist Steve Serby.

Houston Cougars have chance to dominate Villanova

Houston has looked like much better than a five-seed throughout this tournament, and have the tools and talent to move past Villanova.

Alaska's Iditarod race punishes mushers for sheltering dogs from storm

Three merciful mushers were quietly penalized during an iconic Alaskan dog sled race for breaking rules by sheltering their animals during a fierce winter storm.

Villanova's run ends here

Houston and Villanova will both look to punch Final Four tickets on Saturday when they meet in the Elite Eight.

'Cannot remain in power': Biden demands Putin's ousting, but White House quickly walks it back

President Biden demanded the ouster of Vladimir Putin in a speech that wrapped up three days of diplomacy in Europe as the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its second month.

Kyrie Irving speaks for first time about vaccine exemption, Nets future

Kyrie Irving, talking for the first time since the vaccine mandate was lifted, is excited over the prospect of finally suiting up for the Nets in Barclays Center.

Three injured in early morning Bronx high-rise fire

It took 78 firefighters to put out the flames which broke out just before 5 a.m. at 100 Erskine Place, officials said.

Beau Biden Foundation rakes in millions, spends a fraction on helping kids

The Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children raked in $3.9 million in 2020, but spent only a fraction of that on its purported mission to help kids.

NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Jets, Giants fill a variety of needs

Steve Serby's latest NFL mock draft analyzes the top-20 picks, with plenty of surprises near the top. 

Missing UK man found dead with dog at bottom of well

Harry Bradley, 22, was last seen taking his dog, Nim, for a walk in the village of Paderne, Portugal on March 16.

Take The Post's 2022 Oscars quiz and test your knowledge of the movies

Be the smartest person at your Academy Awards party by taking The Post’s Oscars quiz.

Robert 'denied care': Family of dead Rikers inmate sues city for his death

Robert Jackson, 42, was locked up ahead of trial for a burglary charge in 2021 -- when his assigned guard walked off the job, according to court papers and the...

Prince William hints that royals will not stand in way of Bahamas becoming republic

Prince William hinted that the British royal family would support the Bahamas' decisions about its future on the third stop of a Caribbean tour that has been marred by protests.

Sniff these NYC themed candles at your own risk

Erica Werber has followed her nose — and heart — to create a candle brand inspired by the array of everyday aromas wafting through the Big Apple.

'My life has changed': NYC chef sues cruise line over lost fingers

A New York City cruise chef was maimed for life when he was "ordered" to help dock the vessel, according to a lawsuit.

Brooklyn charter school counselors had sex chats daily, even with students: suit

A male guidance counselor at a Brooklyn charter school says he was fired for speaking up about sexual harassment.

Kips Bay residents say Water Club's planned casino is a bad gamble

The Water Club, an upscale restaurant and event venue moored on 30th Street and the East River in Kips Bay, is rolling the dice to become the Big Apple's first...

Democratic Socialists of America face rupture over Jamaal Bowman Israel visit

The Democratic Socialists of America have officially moved to dissolve its anti-Israel Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Working Group.

Pickleball guru charged as felon for re-striping public ball court with Sharpie

Arslan Guney and other pickleball enthusiasts play the game on a basketball court at Denver’s Central Park Recreation Center. The pickleball court markings had grown so faded that Guney this...

Family sues funeral home for 'accidentally' cremating man

A family in Arkansas is suing a funeral home for accidentally cremating their relative.

Jets may have found their kicker after signing of former All-Pro

After previously retaining restricted free agent Eddy Pineiro, the Jets bolstered the depth chart on Saturday by signing veteran and former Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein.

City Council eyes boosting minimum heat rules

Under current law, apartment buildings must be at least 68 degrees between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and at least 62 degrees from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., from Oct....

Biden calls Putin 'a butcher' after emotional Ukrainian refugees visit

"He's a butcher," Biden told a reporter who asked what he thought of Putin after speaking with just a few of the 3.7 million Ukrainians who have fled the Russian...

Saint Peter's star's Kobe-esque celebration didn't go over well with his coach

Doug Edert caught his teammates and Saint Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway off guard with his Kobe Bryant-esque celebration after beating Purdue.

Two picks and a parlay as UFC Fight Night takes center stage

UFC Fight Night 205 takes centerstage on Saturday as the entire fight card is on ESPN the network. Best bets for the fights this weekend here...

The Best Elite Eight Promo Codes & Betting Offers for March Madness 2023

Check out the best Elite Eight betting bonuses and promos ahead of the Elite Eight, which starts tonight.

Some pols, union lobbying Adams to build new jail complex on Rikers

Adams had promised to deliver former Mayor de Blasio’s plan to shutter Rikers Island’s notorious jail complex.

Bunny battered: Inflation making this Easter most expensive ever

Soaring costs of raw materials such as milk, sugar and cocoa, and a shortage of aluminum used to make wrappers, have sparked a surge in the cost of candy.

Florida man tried to steal bulletproof vest worn by Bin Laden kill squad: cops

A contractor working at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida was collared for trying to steal a bulletproof vest worn by a member of the team that killed Osama Bin...

Coach K's last dance will continue

Coach K has the Duke Blue Devils playing their best ball at the right time and provide a strong bet against Arkansas.

Twins born in rare 1-in-80,000 ‘mermaid’ birth: report

A Spanish twin was delivered in a 1-in-80,000 “mermaid” birth — inside an intact amniotic sac, according to a report.

How Yankees will navigate this roster problem they created

When the Yankees traded for Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa they created depth and a math problem — namely 10 does not go into nine seamlessly.

A trap to avoid when it comes to betting sports — and the Oscars

As sports betting legalization continues to expand, there are plenty of regulatory concerns to be addressed — but in New Jersey, which became the first state to permit legalized Academy...

College football assistant coach dies at 45: 'Stunned'

USC assistant football coach Dave Nichol died Friday, less than a week after it was announced that he was stepping away from the team to focus on a medical matter.

Taliban blocked unaccompanied women from Afghanistan flights

Some of the disenfranchised women, who arrived at Kabul’s international airport Friday, were dual nationals returning to their homes in other countries — including some from Canada.

Bodies of 4 Marines killed during NATO exercises returned to US

The remains of Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz, Capt. Ross A. Reynolds, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy and Cpl. Jacob M. Moore were escorted by members of their squadron to Dover...

Adams considering drone army to battle surging crime: sources

Mayor Eric Adams is mulling a mini-army of drones to fight surging crime in the Big Apple, sources told The Post.

Pitchers suspected of cheating again has MLB cracking down even harder

MLB issued a memo to teams on Friday saying it will further crack down on sticky substances after suspecting pitchers began cheating again last season.

'Police have been castrated': Pols, MTA whitewash filthy subway before VIP tour

City Council newcomers Erik Bottcher and Christopher Marte led concerned Greenwich Village residents on a tour of the pigsty that passes for the West Fourth Street subway this week.

Hunter or prey? House Republicans will subpoena Hunter Biden

"We will subpoena Hunter Biden,” said House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik bluntly in an interview with The Post.

Russia blocks NY pension systems from dumping nearly $300M in stocks

New York’s pension systems want to dump nearly $300 million invested in the Moscow stock market, but can’t.

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How not getting traded helped Nic Claxton get his groove back

Nic Claxton was sure he was getting traded this season, but when the deadline passed and he found himself still in Brooklyn, his game took off.

Nesting mode: Tiny bird, abandoned by flock, nests in UK woman's hair for 84 days

A bored and homesick English woman living in Africa became a human nest for a weakling finch for nearly three months.

Get over $100 off this Indiegogo-funded laser projector

Get ready for the movie night of your dreams. 

Amid relentless shelling, citizens fear Chernihiv is next Mariupol

British defense officials said Saturday that the Russian military continues to besiege a number of other major Ukrainian cities, including Chernihiv.

Biden calls for 'lockstep' NATO response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

"Vladimir Putin was counting on being able to divide NATO, but he hasn't been able to do it," Biden told Duda.

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Knicks' Tom Thibodeau rips divisive social media

Tom Thibodeau ripped the media after — and especially social media — for trying to cause divisiveness from his Knicks' team after their 111-103 comeback win over the first-place Heat...

'They were so secretive': Mystery surrounds sisters' assisted suicide

Lila Ammouri and Susan Ammouri Frazier are believed to have paid $11,000 each to end their lives by assisted suicide at the Pegasos clinic.

Save up to 60% on these Apple products and accessories

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Pamela Anderson hits ground running in NYC ahead of Broadway debut

The 54-year-old "Baywatch" bombshell packed three suitcases and left her ranch on Vancouver Island, Canada last week to come to the Big Apple, where she's making her Broadway debut April...

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins found with multiple substances in hotel room: report

Hawkins, 50, was found dead in a hotel room at the Casa Medina in Bogota, Colombia Friday, where heartbroken fans gathered outside in shock.

'Let the enemy be afraid of us': Lviv mayor preparing for 'months' long war with Russia

Lviv mayor Andriy Ivanovych Sadovyi spends his days in meetings with the government, local officials, refugees, diplomats, and updating the press.

Get a pizza this: New Jersey pizza joint offers Ukraine pie

Jersey pizza chain Tony Boloney’s is selling heart-shaped pies in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

How Elon Musk and Peter Thiel almost died in a 2000 car crash

The crash could have killed Elon Musk and Peter Thiel and also destroyed PayPal — the company that revolutionized e-commerce — before it even began.

How a serial killer family got away with murdering seven men and a baby

How a family of serial killers murdered seven men and a baby — and got away with it.

How Italian food like pizza and pasta became American as apple pie

Ian MacAllen’s book explains that when Italian immigrants arrived in America, they were able to afford a new standard of living — and eating.

How the pandemic slowdown in court devastated NYC kids’ lives

It seems clear that the family court system put the comfort of adults ahead of the needs of kids.

Eric Adams rightly asks NYC blacks to help save their own streets

Amid the surge in gun violence and murder, Mayor Eric Adams is speaking to African-Americans as one of their own.

Man jailed for Watergate still praises Richard Nixon: ‘He was a visionary’

Dwight Chapin was sent to jail for the Watergate scandal, but he remains loyal to Richard Nixon, even calling him "a visionary." 

Disney should take a cue from Netflix on how to handle woke activists

Netflix’s refusal to make any policy concessions should be a model to every company getting bombarded with demands from people who came of age on woke college campuses where it’s...

Student loan forgiveness proves Democrats are the party of the rich

If you know anything about higher education, you will not be surprised to learn that the people with the most college debt are the people with the highest incomes.

Biden meets with Polish president, Ukrainian officials in Warsaw

President Biden began his third day of diplomacy in Europe with a surprise meeting Saturday morning with Ukrainian officials.

Photo no-no: NBC takes heat for airbrush of Lia Thomas

An image of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas that aired on The Today Show was manipulated to make her appear more feminine, experts said.

RIP Taylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters' drummer's life in photos

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins' top career moments. 

Why Yankees aren't concerned about this starter's rough outing

Luis Severino gave up three runs on four hits in just 1 ²/₃ innings in the Yankees' 6-5 loss to the Philllies at BayCare Ballpark. And the 49-pitch performance also...

Mets' starting lineup almost fully healthy

The Mets, with a little luck, might have their full starting lineup on the field for the final week of spring training. Starling Marte still hasn’t appeared in the Grapefruit...

Yankee belts two homers but wasn't happy with defensive miscues

Here are some notable nuggets that happened during Yankees’ spring training action on Friday:

What Purdue star had to say about Saint Peter's after loss

PHILADELPHIA — There was a but. Purdue tipped its cap to Saint Peter’s and credited the 15th seed with its effort, intensity and determination. But third-seeded Boilermakers star Trevion Williams...

Mets pitcher off to strong spring training start

Here are some notable nuggets that happened during Mets’ spring training action on Friday:

Two-time Super Bowl champion Giant gets new coaching job

The Tennessee Titans have hired former Giant Chase Blackburn as an assistant special teams coach after he spent the past six seasons with Carolina.

Saint Peter's fans celebrate the Peacocks' Sweet 16 victory

Saint Peter's fans erupted after the Saint Peter's Peacock pulled off another major upset, this time against the Purdue Boilermakers, 67-64, on March 25, 2022.

Positive development on Nets' injury front

Ben Simmons’ back pain has eased so much that the Nets feel comfortable putting him on a plane for the first time in a month.

Two killed, including pilot, in fiery helicopter crash in Texas

The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into an empty lot surrounded by businesses in Rowland at around 11:30 a.m., Dallas TV-station WFAA reported.

Personal data of 820,000 NYC students compromised in hack

The students’ social security numbers and family financial information were not collected by the DOE and were not compromised, according to the sources.

Villanova star dodges injury bullet

SAN ANTONIO — When your star player takes a tumble and gets up limping, when you remember a torn MCL cost him March Madness a year ago, you can’t help...

Teenager dead after shot multiple times in Bronx: cops

A 19-year-old in the Bronx died in the hospital Friday after being shot several times in the torso.

Rangers' new acquisitions provide 'huge' spark

Head coach Gerard Gallant considered the four-minute penalty kill to be a turning point in the Rangers’ 5-1 win over the Penguins at the Garden.

New Met: Stint with Red Sox made me a more complete pitcher

Though his 4.21 ERA in 69 games with the Red Sox still included some bumps along the way, Adam Ottavino was encouraged by his time in Boston.

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate busted with kiddie porn

Maine investigators found 10 files of children younger than 12 being exploited on Eliot Culter's, 75, computer.

Villanova star on doorstep of hometown dream after long health battle

Caleb Daniels has never played at the Superdome. After surviving and advancing through a personal hell, he stands 40 minutes from hoop heaven. What a heartwarming story that would be.

Longtime NFL official dead at 62

Longtime NFL official Wayne Mackie died unexpectedly Thursday night in Florida. He was 62.

Duke star carving out own legacy following in footsteps of NBA father

Whenever this magical Blue Devils ride in Coach K’s emotional farewell tour is over, Griffin will almost certainly follow his father’s path to the NBA. And what better basketball resource...

Human corpse ejected from van in NJ crash involving horse trailer

The corpse was being taken to a New Jersey funeral home when it flew out of a van, causing a crash involving five vehicles, including a horse trailer.

Minnesota man captured by Russians in Ukraine is now safe, mom says

Tina Hauser said she was finally able to speak to her son, 28-year-old Tyler Jacob, on Friday after nearly two weeks of anxiously awaiting word about his condition.

Hunter Biden helped secure funds for US biolab contractor in Ukraine: e-mails

A trove of e-mails on Hunter Biden's infamous laptop found that he played a role in helping a California defense contractor analyze killer diseases and bioweapons in Ukraine.

March Madness belongs to Saint Peter's

There was one final prayer for Purdue Boilermakers but, let’s be honest: the invaders from the Big Ten weren’t about to receive any celestial intervention.

Miami cruises into first-ever Elite Eight

Kameron McGusty scored 27 points and Miami advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time, using its swarming defense to beat Iowa State 70-56.

North Carolina outlasts fellow blue blood to reach Elite 8

Caleb Love hit game-tying and go-ahead 3-pointers 37 seconds apart and North Carolina moved within a victory of its 21st Final Four, beating UCLA 73-66 on Friday night.