February 6, 2016
Eli Manning a runner-up for an award that has no losers
SAN FRANCISCO — As one of the three finalists for the 2015 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, Eli Manning said earlier in the week that there were...
Surging Seton Hall struggles but finds a way past Georgetown
Everything is going so well for Seton Hall these days, that even on a night when a lot went wrong, the Pirates prevailed anyway. Saturday’s contest was played at Georgetown’s...
Nets back up a win with an ugly loss to league-worst 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Even Nets interim coach Tony Brown admitted his team struggles to follow up one good performance with another and to close out late-game situations. The Nets failed miserably...
Can Luke Kuechly bait Peyton Manning into his same trap?
SAN FRANCISCO — You can bet the Broncos’ offense will know where Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is at all times Sunday. Kuechly has two pick-sixes in these playoffs. Just two...
Rubio faces barrage of attacks in Republican debate
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Marco Rubio faced withering criticism of his readiness to be president and his policy depth in the last Republican debate before Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, as New...
De Blasio gets knocked off his high horse
Two cops shot, a crane collapse, random razor-slashing attacks and chaos and corruption at City Hall. A mosaic of snapshots of life in New York spells mounting troubles for Mayor...
Meet the kickers, the next Super Bowl heroes -- or goats
SAN FRANCISCO — When the NFL was last in session two weeks ago during conference weekend, the AFC title game came down to a kicker. The Broncos advanced to Super...
'The Revenant' wins big in worldwide ticket sales
While Leonardo DiCaprio has to wait until Feb. 28 to find out whether he’ll take home an Oscar for his grueling performance in “The Revenant,” the movie is already a...
John Riggins on Super Bowl glory and pain, Jets years and Giants battles
With the 50th Big Game set to kickoff, Super Bowl XVII MVP John Riggins ran through some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Describe your 43-yard touchdown run in...
Does 'unique' Cam Newton realize who Peyton's dad is?
Want notes with that coffee? All the yip-yap in response to Cam Newton’s claim that he is the first of his kind — an “athletic” quarterback — ignores many of...
Dear John: Why extended care premiums are soaring
Dear John: In 2011, I took out long-term care insurance with Genworth Financial. My yearly premiums were $4,466. This month I received notice from Genworth that it was raising my...
Forecast for Owen Daniels' future looks bright ... just ask him
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It is pretty common to see football players transition into roles on TV when they finish playing, but Broncos tight end Owen Daniels has something a...
Knicks to see firsthand 'phenomenal' PG they could've had
Though the Knicks are desperate for a point guard, nobody has come close to suggesting president Phil Jackson didn’t nail it in taking 7-foot-3 Kristaps Porzingis over Emmanuel Mudiay with...
Brett Favre enters Hall in six seconds, T.O. gets locked out
SAN FRANCISCO — Brett Favre was such a slam dunk for the Pro Football Hall of Fame that the debate about his candidacy lasted all of six seconds Saturday. Favre...
Man in needle stabbing surveillance video not considered a suspect
Police said on Saturday that the man captured on surveillance video in connection with the possible needle stabbing of a 37-year-old woman inside a Times Square subway station this week...
Lasting effect of Dennis Wideman incident could change NHL
PHILADELPHIA — What did the Flames know and when did they know it? That will become the critical issue in the aftermath of the Dennis Wideman incident that could become...
In My Library: Simon Rich
Imagine your girlfriend dumping you — for Adolf Hitler. It’s a novel idea, and Simon Rich ran with it, turning it into an episode of FXX’s “Man Seeking Woman,” which...
This company makes loan approval really, really easy
There are a lot of things you shouldn’t be able to do in eight minutes flat: get married, sign away your life savings, or take out a personal loan online....
Viacom's Philippe Dauman's time may be running out
Major Viacom shareholder Mario Gabelli says Viacom Chief Executive Philippe Dauman is running out of rope and has until the end of the year to fix up the house. Viacom...
Which sports city could NYC be jealous of?
SAN FRANCISCO — OK, at the top, let’s get this out of the way: By the end of this column, we may have to pretend like we never had this...
Why Panthers will whip Broncos: 1988 Redskins a guide
SUPER BOWL 50 In Santa Clara, Calif. PANTHERS (-5 ¹/₂) / Under 44 ¹/₂: The genesis of a significant portion of this week’s musings germinated on the final Sunday of January 1988,...
The 'god of quarterbacks' saved biggest challenge for last
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At the end of a dream career, a lifetime labor of love filled with footballs whistling through the air and touchdown passes, and the courage and...
Marissa Mayer cashes in on Yahoo's stock awards
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer may have taken umbrage at suggestions that Yahoo’s holiday party was a lavish, $7 million affair, but what isn’t in dispute are the huge stock awards going...
Flyers barely got away with a little funny penalty business
PHILADELPHIA — No harm, no foul. That became the sum and substance of the snafu during Saturday’s game in which the officiating crew including referees Kelly Sutherland and Dave Lewis...
Next David Tyree: 5 overlooked players who could take over
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Malcolm Butler wasn’t the first unknown to make a name for himself in the Super Bowl, and he won’t be the last. From David Tyree to...
Wall Street's shady stories invade late-night television
Wall Street’s bad guys are having a moment, writes The Post’s Kevin Dugan. ABC’s “Madoff” miniseries last week joined Showtime’s “Billions” and Oscar contender “The Big Short” in showing America...
North Korea pretty much the only country happy about rocket launch
SEOUL, South Korea — For North Korea's propaganda machine, the long-range rocket launch Sunday carved a glorious trail of "fascinating vapor" through the clear blue sky. For South Korea's president,...
Watch out, New York: The Legislature is in session
Watch out: The pols up in Albany are peddling a long list of wacko, high-cost ideas. If nobody hits the brakes, the state’s headed for a crash. Start with the...
Obama's foreign-policy hell: The 1980s just won't stop calling
President Obama must be ruing his famous dig at Mitt Romney — you know, “The 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back.” Because Obama now faces...
Hobbled Archie Manning defends football: NFL 'under attack'
SAN FRANCISCO — Archie Manning remains slowed by a recent knee replacement, the inevitable wear and tear after a football career spent running and scrambling for his life behind his...
Uber's delivery bonuses were insanely profitable for couriers
As Uber ramped up its local delivery service last year, no one feasted more than New York’s grizzled corps of bicycle couriers. When it launched its UberRush delivery service in...
Woman caught on video attacking boyfriend with stun gun
A quarreling couple who sell tickets for competing tourist boat tours got into a nasty dispute in Battery Park Saturday that ended with the angry woman chasing and zapping her...
Up to 75,000 Syrian refugees expected to reach Turkish border
A new flood of Syrian refugees that some predicted could swell to 75,000 rushed to the Turkish border Saturday, fleeing advancing armies loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and intense...
Is Kevin Spacey's 'House of Cards' in jeopardy?
Will President Frank Underwood sleep with the fishes in Netflix’s “House of Cards” next season? While far from a spoiler alert, the idea was raised last week by at least...
Online shoe brand gives guideshops a try
A new luxury men’s shoe store will open its doors at 35 Christopher St. on March 1, and the owners hope every happy customer walks out of the joint empty-handed....
Roger Goodell's NFL monstrosity wouldn't believe Super Bowl I
SAN FRANCISCO — The details are so quaint, so cute, they almost sound made-up, almost sound like they have to be fiction. Today, this weekend, you walk around this city...
St. John's forward admits sad truth to ref in deepening hole
St. John’s welcomed the return of 6-foot-11 freshman center Yankuba Sima, who had missed seven games with an injured left hand. But even his presence couldn’t keep the Red Storm...
It all comes down to this: The last cowboy or new-age wonder?
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Will it be a game for the ages or for the aged? At only 26, Cam Newton is primed to become the next big thing, to...
Uber, Amazon to charge eateries steep rates for delivery
Uber and Amazon are launching slick new apps that promise to widen the market for high-tech food delivery — but the bill for restaurants won’t be cheap. Uber will begin...
The Cespedes gamble: The biggest MLB position-change risks
For much of this offseason, the Mets shied away from Yoenis Cespedes, in part, because they questioned if he was a full-time center fielder. The numbers back up the concern....
Stop worrying -- banks are not in horrible shape
We interrupt this very lively presidential primary season with an update from Wall Street: Bank stocks are getting killed in 2016. How bad? Like Jeb Bush in a debate with...
Beyoncé drops surprise new single -- and it slays
http://youtu.be/LrCHz1gwzTo She's back, and she's a day early. Ahead of her hotly anticipated performance alongside Coldplay and Bruno Mars at the Pepsi Halftime Show during Super Bowl 50, Beyoncé has...
Invisible Phil Jackson dealt Fisher a shallow, failing roster
In a recent piece in Sports Illustrated on rookie Kristaps Porzingis, Amar’e Stoudemire said, “Everything in New York changes like the weather.” And right now, euphoria over Porzingis and a...
How a broken Zamboni made a bad day worse for Islanders
DETROIT — This was a long, tough day for Jaroslav Halak and the Islanders. Dylan Larkin and Tomas Tatar each had a goal and an assist, and the Red Wings...
Devils' shootout woes continue in tough loss to elite Capitals
The Devils just can't solve the shootout formula. T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin scored in the shootout, and the Capitals tied the game late and beat the Devils 3-2 on...
Donald Trump to Jeb Bush: 'Mommy can't fix your campaign'
Not even a beloved former First Lady is safe from a Trumpertantrum. Donald Trump taunted Jeb Bush on Twitter Saturday for relying on his 90-year-old mother to help boost his...
Elderly man fatally struck by car while crossing street
An elderly man died when a car hit him as he crossed a Brooklyn street, police said. A 2006 Nissan struck Joseph Hippole, 85, at the intersection of Linden Boulevard...
Operator kept fatal crane collapse from being much worse
High winds played a pivotal role in the collapse of a massive construction crane in Lower Manhattan Friday morning — but the quick thinking of the crane operator kept the...
3 dead, 4 injured after house fires break out in the Bronx
Three people died and four were injured in Bronx fires Saturday. Two of the three blazes erupted just two blocks from each other. Carlos Villafane, 26, was in the bedroom...
Broncos' inspiration will be 3 states away, watching game he may not remember
SAN FRANCISCO — The narrative that has dominated Super Bowl week has centered on Peyton Manning and whether the Broncos quarterback can execute the ultimate walk-off in sports — win...
Beloved FDNY feline Boogie has died
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBc8KSKA_pp/ Boogie, the feline who proved that cats make better firehouse pets than dogs, has passed away. "It is with a heavy heart I must share the news of the...
Ex-PTA president awarded $5.7M after couple planted drugs in her car
SANTA ANA, Calif. — An Orange County couple was ordered to pay $5.7 million for planting drugs in the car of a former PTA president in a failed bid to...
How Brock Osweiler won over -- and then lost -- the Broncos
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Osweiler convinced his teammates he was ready to play the night before his first start this season. Broncos coach Gary Kubiak called on Osweiler to...
Son allegedly clubs father to death with steering wheel lock
A Queens man was fatally clubbed in the head by his own son in a drunken Friday night brawl, police said. The deadly confrontation began when Ioannis “John” Safetis, 57,...
Rangers find beauty in brutality after sucker punch to McDonagh
PHILADELPHIA — If there is such a thing as winning ugly in the middle of a playoff race, then that’s what the Rangers did in Saturday’s 3-2 shootout victory over...
Cam Newton, Donald Trump and the lost virtue of humility
Cam Newton may be the best player in football, but as a man he has a lot of learning to do. He needs to study the virtue called humility. Newton...
These letters from death row inmates will break your heart
“I am heartbroken. My regret is unending.” It’s a message from beyond the grave, written 60 years ago by death row inmate Huang Wen-gong to his unborn daughter. The Taiwanese...
A sneak peek at the best ads you'll see during the Super Bowl
For the last 49 years, the Super Bowl has given us thrills, chills, drama, laughter and tears. And that’s just the commercials. Here are the best ads you’ll see during...
These 5 mistakes are ruining your walking workout
When it comes to all-around amazing workouts, most experts rank walking high on the list. After all, it's easy to do, and it's an effective way to boost cardiovascular health,...
For $150, you can own a piece of The Plaza hotel
Now tourists can remember a Plaza hotel stay with more than just mini shampoo bottles and extra room keys. This month, the iconic Manhattan property will start selling jewelry crafted...
Nets' Thaddeus Young addresses Detroit trade rumors
Thaddeus Young had heard about the recent trade report linking him to Detroit, a rumor he dismissed. He didn’t hear it from the Nets, or his agent, but from his...
Another person slashed in the face at subway station
A man was slashed across the face on the stairwell of an elevated Bronx subway station early Saturday – the 11th victim in a chilling spate of city subway slashings...
Blame your dark circles on Instagram
The more you scroll, the less you snooze. Social media use is linked to poor sleep, a new study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine finds. Researchers surveyed...
You can do yoga at Julia Child's house
Julia Child’s adorable country house has a new owner — a devoted fan who plans to continue to organize cooking retreats there. After Child’s retreat in southern France went on...
Suicidal woman shot dead by police had viral video about living with Asperger's
MESA, Ariz. -- Police in a Phoenix suburb shot and killed a knife-wielding woman whose struggles with Asperger's syndrome went viral last year when she posted an online video showing...
Syrian official says foreign troops entering Syria will 'return in coffins'
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem warned Saturday that foreign ground troops entering Syria would "return home in wooden coffins." His comments came after Saudi Arabia said earlier this...
The 20 best bars to watch the Super Bowl in NYC
Whether you're a Panthers fan, a Bronco's devotee or just an aficionado of wings, here are the best watering holes to watch the big game. MANHATTAN Soho Room 203 Spring...
She crashed her own funeral after her hubby paid to have her killed
Noela Rukundo sat in a car outside her home, watching as the last mourners filed out. They were leaving a funeral — her funeral. Finally, she spotted the man she’d...
Hey, big tech: Stop giving jihadis Internet safe havens
Islamic State and other terrorist groups espouse a primitive ideology and rely on medieval tactics, but they use distinctly modern tools: social media and communications platforms designed to evade our...
This Super Bowl drinking game will get you buzzed in minutes
All the tackles, touchdowns and talk (and chili) are sure to make Super Bowl viewers thirsty. Look out for these mentions and then take a nice swig of whatever brew...
Deadly shooting breaks out at Tampa strip club
https://twitter.com/WFLAMary/status/695906909338079232 TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police say a shooting at a strip club has left one person dead and seven others injured. Lt. Ruth Cate said early Saturday that one...
Colorado school district bans kids from wearing Peyton Manning jerseys
Just as Peyton Manning prepares to lead the Denver Broncos into the Super Bowl, one Colorado school district has barred kids from wearing the future Hall of Famer's jersey -...
U.S. officials say North Korea may be nearing rocket launch
Satellite images taken this week of North Korea's Sohae rocket launch site show apparent fueling activity seen in the past shortly before a rocket launch, a U.S. think-tank said, as...
What else to watch if you're anti-Super Bowl
If you hate football, then Super Bowl Sunday is one of your least favorite days of the year. What’s a social outcast to do? Get revenge, of course — by...
Seton Hall glad to have 'one of the best defenders in the Big East'
Last year, Ismael Sanogo was part of the best recruiting class at Seton Hall since 2000, but in name only. His playing time barely was a rumor as he averaged...
Collapsed crane's 'headache ball' ripped through law office
As the massive crane toppled to the ground in lower Manhattan on Friday morning, its huge lifting hook was sent swinging through the air — and into a New York...
Meet the Lithuanian 'Rock': Hofstra's Mr. Indispensable
It seems impossible because it’s become impossible, Rokas Gustys running unnoticed up and down the floor. Playing at a high school tournament featuring several other prospects, the Oak Hill Academy...
This red-haired bandit is wanted for string of subway robberies
The bright red-haired crook pictured here is wanted for a string of robberies, some violent, on the subway this week, police said. The first happened on Sunday about 8:30 p.m....
Off-duty court officers tackle, detain murder suspect
Two unarmed, off-duty court officers tackled a murder suspect and held him for police near Yankee Stadium Friday evening. The suspect, Jesus Flores, 30, knifed a 43-year-old man in the...
Citigroup bars DraftKings, FanDuel transactions in NY
Citigroup has barred its New York customers from making credit card transactions with DraftKings and FanDuel, the two biggest fantasy sports sites. The ban will last until a decision on...
Why January is always a bad month for job growth
Job growth in January went plop — just like I predicted. I’ve been saying for months that, because of statistical hurdles, the January jobs report would be a major problem...
Judge transfers 'affluenza' twerp to big boy jail after all
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck was transferred to an adult jail on Friday, a week after a judge...
MTA cop arrested for helping beat up son's classmate
An off-duty MTA Bridges and Tunnels officer was arrested Friday for allegedly punching his son’s classmate, police sources said. Ruben Caraballo, 36, was charged with assault. The police report says...
Lynn Tilton steps down from flagship credit funds
Lynn Tilton is more “distressed” than “diva.” The embattled CEO of private-equity firm Patriarch Partners said she is stepping down from three of her flagship credit funds amid a long-running...
Crane company had at least two other serious accidents in last year
Warning: Graphic content. Bay Crane, the company whose massive rig fatally collapsed in Tribeca Friday, had at least two serious accidents last year — and victims of those mishaps say...
Your TV guide to Super Bowl Sunday: What to watch all day
Last year’s Super Bowl set a record for the most-watched television show in history, with 114.4 million viewers. The game lived up to the hype, too, as the Patriots edged...
Will Carmelo ignore escalating knee issue for All-Star Game again?
Now it’s really starting to feel like last season. Carmelo Anthony missed his unlucky seventh game Friday against Memphis with left knee soreness that became alarming enough he chose to...
Redemptive 3: Why Broncos trio will be hungriest at Super Bowl
SAN FRANCISCO — Everybody who’s in it wants to win it. You make it to the Super Bowl and you’re hungry to be a Super Bowl champion. For three Broncos...
Kevin Klein already has found the meaning of indefinitely
In Kevin Klein’s world, “indefinitely” means one game. The defenseman said he was going to play Saturday in Philadelphia after missing just one game with a fractured right thumb suffered...
Woman struck and killed by school bus in Brooklyn
A 50-year-old woman was killed when a school bus jumped the curb and struck her in Brooklyn Friday evening, cops said. The yellow school bus was heading east on Atlantic...
Geoff Schwartz isn't best recruiter to bring brother to Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — What a recruiter Geoff Schwartz would be, with his younger brother, Mitchell, the top right tackle soon to hit the free-agent market. The Giants have plenty of...
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The Bronx A suspect sexually harassed a woman on aboard an elevated train in Eastchester, cops said. He came up behind the 38-year-old victim on the northbound train at 6:30...