March 5, 2017
Mets blame Yoenis Cespedes' early exit on the wind
PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes showed off his prolific power with a long homer to left off St. Louis starter Mike Leake in the bottom of the first. But...
Seton Hall star left it all behind to follow his dream to America
Angel Delgado broke out into his signature smile and offered a belly laugh as he recalled the most important decision of his life. He wanted no part of coming to...
How perennial 'Bachelor' Nick is saving the show
"The Bachelor” mantra is “Trust the process” — and it’s paying handsome dividends for the veteran ABC reality show. Now nearing the end of its 21st season (March 13), “The...
Retired general: Russia and China's military are gaining on us
The US military’s ability to deliver “shock and awe” on the battlefield is being overtaken by the rapidly revamping Russian and Chinese forces, the former NATO Supreme Allied commander said...
Agents detain Playboy model they believed to be Russian spy
A Russian Playboy model claims she was recently detained by US agents on arrival in LA — because they thought she was a spy. Victoria Bonya, 37, said in online...
Marines shared photos of naked female recruits on secret Facebook page
Hundreds of US Marines swapped naked pictures of female recruits and veterans — many of whom had no idea that they had been photographed — on a secret Facebook page,...
School miraculously avoids closure despite awful scores
As the Department of Education plans to close or merge eight more failing Renewal schools, it’s a wonder how this one managed to avoid that fate. New Explorers HS is...
Foreign language school doomed by bureaucrats
Bureaucratic bungling and funding that arrived too late doomed a tiny Renewal high school in the South Bronx to failure, supporters say. Education officials gave up on the Foreign Language...
Parents, education officials at odds over state of public school
Before becoming a Renewal school, PS 154 in the South Bronx “was in a state of chaos,” officials say, noting how “the teachers had become deeply demoralized, student misbehavior was...
Zack Wheeler: It's like I'm waiting for something to go wrong
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets' procession of starting pitchers returning from surgery is expected to continue Friday, when Zack Wheeler finally makes his first start since undergoing Tommy John...
UberEats is about to revamp your sad desk lunch
Uber’s UberEats food delivery app is launching a prix-fixe lunch service that provides desk-side meals from any of 55 restaurants in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Workplace Picks, which launches...
How Army bro surprising him only began Notre Dame star's magical year
The video went viral almost immediately, one of those made-for-television moments that almost seems improbable. After a victory over Colgate on Dec. 19, Notre Dame point guard Matt Farrell was...
Not even jaw-dropping live broadcasts can save ratings
Big-time live TV broadcasts lately have been delivering the thrills — but not the ratings. The jaw-dropping finish to last week’s 89th annual Academy Awards — in which “La La...
Jewish leaders demand probe into toppled headstones
The cops are ready to close the books on this one — but nobody’s buying it. Nearly four dozen headstones were found toppled at a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn over...
Iona busts out in 2nd-half sprint to reach MAAC title game
ALBANY — The MAAC’s regular-season winner won’t be part of its conference title game, but the defending tournament champs will be back playing for another crown. Iona advanced to its...
How to survive LaGuardia Airport's construction chaos
The construction madness at LaGuardia Airport has left fliers facing misery like never before. The Post spoke with experts, frequent fliers and LaGuardia workers to map out the ultimate survival...
The Yankees are putting Rob Refsnyder on trade block
TAMPA — According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Yankees have let clubs know they are willing to listen to trade offers for infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder. Refsnyder,...
Knicks curiously bench Carmelo for stretch of marquee game
When he arrived in New York in February 2011, Carmelo Anthony had dreams of a being part of a Knicks team that is much like the Warriors bunch that came,...
South Korea: North Korea test fires ballistic missiles into ocean
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 620 miles, with three of them landing in waters that Japan claims as its...
Gleyber Torres' second base audition is as strong as his bat
TAMPA — Gleyber Torres is going to play in the big leagues primarily for his bat, but with Didi Gregorius developing into an all-around shortstop, Torres may have to change...
Draymond Green slams Knicks' 'pathetic' sound experiment
The idea, the message on the scoreboard claimed, was to give Garden fans a chance to experience basketball in its purest form. But to Draymond Green, playing the first half...
Porzingis' game and mouth show what Knicks' dream future can be
If there is a redemptive quality to a lost season, Kristaps Porzingis found it Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Sure, it was a kick to be right there with...
In My Library: Ruby Shamir
In case your calendar didn’t tip you off, March is Women’s History Month. It’s as good a time as any to consider the nation’s first ladies, who took what seemed...
Uber driver helps deliver a baby while stuck in traffic
There’s no app for that! An Uber driver helped deliver a baby on the Kosciuszko Bridge Sunday. Saki Tsaki, 23, said he picked up the mom-to-be and her small daughter...
Man's 'human fly' attempt goes horribly wrong
A man who was locked out of his room at a Lower East Side shelter tried to ''human-fly'' himself over to his window by jumping off a fire escape Sunday...
This public school is a victim of de Blasio's empty promises
When Mayor de Blasio unveiled his pricey plan to turn around 94 struggling public schools, he made the announcement at one targeted for improvement — East Harlem’s Coalition School for...
How Rangers' game must change as NHL playoffs near
What has happened is that the league has changed, and the Rangers haven’t. Not yet, at least. As the number of games remaining in the regular season dwindle to fewer...
Why Trump might suspect Obama bugged Trump Tower
President Trump’s claim that his predecessor bugged Trump Tower during the election has sent the media into fits, wondering where on earth he could’ve gotten such an idea. But it’s...
De Blasio finally wakes up to his lawsuit-settlement insanity
Mayor Bill de Blasio whines when The Post exposes his foolish practices, but when it comes to lawsuits against cops, he’s now taking our advice. Smart move. As the Wall...
Monmouth's NCAA dream goes up in smoke with stunning collapse
ALBANY — Over the past two years, Monmouth has claimed a remarkable 55 wins. During that time, the New Jersey school has gone national — and viral — and become...
De Blasio’s education ‘earthquake’ turned out to be quicksand
Post reporters this week are shining a glaring spotlight on one of Mayor de Blasio’s signature programs: Renewal Schools, which he vowed would “shake the foundations of New York City...
The media ignores Clinton’s Russia ties and other notable comments
Digital Editor: The Rise of Modesty Chic Is modesty making a comeback? If the recent trend spearheaded by Muslim women’s fashion is any indication — yes. “Burberry, DKNY, and other...
Why Mets are encouraged after Matt Harvey is hit hard
PORT ST. LUCIE — Matt Harvey waited eight months to get back on the mound following thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, so he wasn’t going to let a stiff neck stop...
Can we please be really truly done with Hillary?
Though it’s been three months since Donald Trump won the presidential election, it’s not unusual to see handmade “I’m still with her” signs displayed in windows of multimillion-dollar brownstones in...
Women’s ‘resistance’ is embracing the wrong Palestinians
Palestinian women have suddenly become prominent in the American women’s “resistance” movement, centered on opposition to President Trump. The group has chosen to welcome and elevate a Palestinian woman terrorist...
The Steph Curry show erupts to quash Knicks' charge
The Garden sound system was on mute in the first half, part of an organizational experiment to allow fans “to experience the game in its purest form,” according to a...
NHLer takes a blade to the throat in frightening scene
If you ever have suffered a minor injury that kept you out of work a couple days, prepare to be embarrassed. Meet Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid. In a 3-2 win...
Clint Frazier could have injured someone with bonehead dive
TAMPA -- Clint Frazier has plenty of bat speed, a lot of confidence and a mop of red hair that is better suited for a Simply Red cover band instead...
Emily Ratajkowski shows off versatile style at Paris Fashion Week
A good rule of thumb for any style star is to mix it up. Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski is currently doing just that while she stylishly makes the rounds...
I quit my job to play fantasy sports and made $100K in one year
For Daniel Barbarisi, fantasy is reality. In December 2015, he quit his job as the Yankees beat reporter for the Wall Street Journal to play fantasy sports, embed himself in...
A different Matt Harvey debuts with caution and without his aura
PORT ST. LUCIE — Veteran scouts temper their reviews this time of year, noting all the illusionary elements of early March such as mismatched talent levels, mismatched levels of readiness...
Elderly woman mugged in elevator of her own building
The man seen here mugged an 81-year-old woman in the elevator of her Bronx apartment building, authorities said Sunday. Surveillance video from inside the elevator of a building on Grand...
Schumer calls for investigation into small plane crashes
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on the National Transportation Safety Board to do an in-depth investigation into small plane crashes in the great New York area - including two...
Rangers flexing their salary-cap room with Tanner Glass
With a little bit of salary-cap flexibility, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault finally has some options. The Blueshirts called up forward Tanner Glass and defenseman Steve Kampfer from AHL Hartford on...
Cuomo launches NY-Israel economic commission
Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited Israel on Sunday and launched a New York-Israel economic development commission to encourage Israeli investment here and to cement ties between the two governments' law enforcement...
Joakim Noah wants to salvage his year — even if Knicks can’t
Still wanting to “prove’’ he can be an asset, Joakim Noah said even if the Knicks are out of the playoff race, he would consider returning in April, if healthy....
Russia wants to make sports fans brawling a sport
MOSCOW — A Russian lawmaker has proposed an unorthodox solution to the country's problems with soccer hooliganism ahead of next year's World Cup — legalize it and make it a...
House panel to probe Trump's wiretapping allegations
Congress will investigate President Trump’s claim that his phones were illegally tapped by the Obama administration, the House Intelligence Committee chair announced Sunday. “One of the focus points of the...
'Stronger' heroin is leading to rise in overdoses
The region’s narcotics cop warned that heroin ODs are skyrocketing, fueled by smack that’s three- to- 10-times more powerful than just a generation ago. John Hunt, agent in charge of...
Jerry Jones tries to quash a Tony Romo landing spot: He won't shaft us
So much for those “Tony Romo to the Washington Redskins” trade rumors. Jerry Jones denied he’s had trade talks with any teams, and said he’s still open to keeping his...
Could this be the strangest phobia ever?
When Anna Cox, 35, was in primary school she remembers her mom trying to bribe her to eat a piece of fruit. “She said something like, ‘I’ll give you a...
Masked man who pushed reporter says he wanted publicity
The man in the creepy "Friday the 13th''-style hockey mask who shoved a TV reporter during a live broadcast told The Post on Sunday that he did it to promote...
'This Is Us' hunk gets 'a little weepy' about the show, too
This Is Us Tuesday, 9 p.m., NBC When we last saw Kevin (Justin Hartley), he had fled the opening night of his play moments before taking the stage to attend...
Yankees' top young starter likely won't get spring training moment
TAMPA -- James Kaprielian might not get into a spring training big league game because the Yankees are going slow with their top pitching prospect after he missed most of last...
Pope Francis: Read the Bible as often as you check your cellphone
Leave the cellphone, take the Bible, Pope Francis said on Sunday. "What would happen if we turned back when we forget it, if we opened it more times a day,...
The most memorable moments from 'Say Yes to the Dress'
For generations, New York City brides-to-be trekked to Bay Ridge to shop for wedding gowns at Kleinfeld. Now, women from all over the world flock to the bridal salon thanks...
World Baseball Classic opens door for Tim Tebow's Mets shot
PORT ST. LUCIE – In response to having their roster depleted by the World Baseball Classic and still having a heavy schedule of games, the Mets plan to have Tim...
Schumer: Trump is 'in trouble' for wiretapping accusations
The top Democrat in the Senate, Chuck Schumer (NY), claimed Sunday that President Trump is “in trouble,” a stern warning that came a day after the commander-in-tweet claimed President Obama...
Conway compares 'alternative facts' comments to Oscars flub
Top White House adviser Kellyanne Conway called her "alternative facts" comment was a "La La Land" moment. “Well, it was alternative information and additional facts. And that got conflated," she...
Former Obama intel official denies Trump wiretapping claim
A former top intel official under President Obama asserted Sunday that President Trump’s phones were not tapped, contradicting a claim made by the current president. “Obviously, I can't speak officially...
White House demands Congress investigate allegations of wiretapping by Obama
The White House on Sunday demanded congressional investigation of Barack Obama, a day after President Trump accused his predecessor of politically motivated eavesdropping. Trump rocked Washington on Saturday, claiming -...
Blaze destroys row of buildings as separate fire guts church
Firefighters battled two stubborn blazes late Saturday and early Sunday, including a massive seven-alarm blaze that forced a firefighter to dive out a window when he became trapped in one...
Trump accuses Obama of having ties to Russia
President Trump launched new attacks on his predecessor and Democrats on Sunday, suggesting Barack Obama also has shady Russian ties. At 6:40 a.m., Trump insinuated that Obama acted improperly in...
Headstones found toppled at another Jewish cemetery
Several headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn were found toppled over the weekend, leading cops to initially suspect a hate crime -- then eventually decide it was just the...
Sikh man shot, allegedly told 'go back to your own country'
KENT, Wash. — Police in a Seattle suburb were seeking a gunman Saturday who had shot a Sikh man in the arm and told him to "go back to your...
How the Correspondents' Dinner devolved into a celebrity lovefest
For the self-proclaimed nerds who work in the far-from-glitzy worlds of federal government and political journalism, there is one weekend each year when their lives look like something out of...
Vets say they were duped into helping Saudi Arabia dodge payouts to 9/11 victims
Agents of the Saudi Arabian government are using US veterans as pawns in a scheme to gut a new law clearing a path for 9/11 families to sue the kingdom...
Leaks and unnamed sources fuel media's plan to destroy Trump
Here a Russian story, there a Russian story, everywhere a Russian story — all based on leaks from anonymous sources. You don’t have to be a spook to spot the...
Madison Square Garden claims steakhouse stopped paying dues
Put a stake in it: The partnership between the self-described “Best Steakhouse in New York City” and the “World’s Most Famous Arena” is a bloody mess, according to court papers....
Going to a de Blasio 'Renewal school' didn't prep me for college
For this aspiring doctor, attending one of Mayor de Blasio’s Renewal schools was the wrong prescription. Hidekel Reyes Lopez, 18, decided to attend the HS for Health Careers and Sciences...
This woman knows how she will likely die
JOSELIN LINDER, a 42-year-old writer who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Aaron, and their dogs, Dee Dee and Orson, was born with a gene unique to her family. It...
City's 'Renewal Program' costs big bucks but shows few results
Mayor de Blasio vowed to “shake the foundations of New York City education” by showering 94 poorly performing public schools with taxpayer money to pay for an extra hour of...
When people clamored for the ultimate 'cure-all' -- human flesh
In Europe in the 17th century, epileptics drank human blood as a treatment. “So popular was this practice,” writes Bill Schutt in his new book “that public executions routinely found...
Woman makes the best bucket list ever for her dog with cancer
When Lauren Watt learned in 2015 that her best friend, Gizelle, had cancer and wouldn’t live much longer, she created a bucket list of all the things they wanted to...
Accused anti-Semitic bomb hoaxer has history of lies, threats
Accused anti-Semitic bomb hoaxer Juan Thompson has a long history of ridiculous lies and frightening threats — everything from once boasting he got a Malcolm X tattoo to vowing to...
Nick Mangold unplugged: Talks Tebow-Sanchez drama and much more
Nick Mangold saw it all during his illustrious 11-year career with the Jets, and here are some of his opinions, observations and memories: On Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty: “I...
Retail sales are up -- but closure and bankruptcies plague giants
Scratch the surface of recent retail sales gains, and you’ll find thousands of shuttered stores and billions in distressed debt underneath. It seems like a contradiction: Retail sales rose a...
Reckless cries of racism come at the cost of common sense
As Homer Simpson hollered when he and Bart were stuck deep in a hole, “Dig up!” For no good, earthly reasons, we keep digging deeper racial holes into which the...
It's official: The Rangers are in full-on crisis mode
If the past three weeks represent what we’re going to get from the Rangers the rest of the season, then it will be crossover-and-out in the first round of the...
Philly's soda tax is crushing the city's beverage business
If you live in Philadelphia, that bloated feeling you get from consuming carbonated beverages may be coming from the soda price itself. Last summer, the city passed a Bloomberg-esque 1.5...
Kevin Klein's mysterious back injury taking longer to heal
Kevin Klein’s back injury was supposed to be a quick thing, but just like the other back injuries the Rangers — and the rest of the world — have dealt...
Why do Snap's IPO shares come with zero voting rights?
Last week the highly touted social media starlet Snap went public. The company that made its name with the Snapchat app for making photos vanish is doing the same thing...
A lesson learned after a 'lucky' trip to Cuba
Dear John: My wife and I were in the Caymans on vacation in October and met a young lady on 7 Mile Beach who was a Cuban national. She told...
The Knicks should be watching these ACC studs
Phil Jackson has made some terrible decisions in his short time as Knicks president, but at least he has managed to avoid repeating the devastating mistakes of past team executives,...
Doctor convicted of child-porn charges loses license
The state has pulled the license of a city house-call doctor convicted of child-porn charges. Dr. Davis Bregman, an anesthesiologist and pain- management specialist with offices in Manhattan and Long...
Six people staged demolition derby in the Lincoln Tunnel
Six people — many with police records — staged a demolition derby in the Lincoln Tunnel Saturday evening, crashing their stolen mini-van into several other vehicles as they tried to...
Can new faces take New York City FC to greater heights?
New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira is supposed to be getting comfortable in his second season. Instead, a sudden influx of new players is testing his composure entering...
Why homemade 'slime' is the latest playground craze
Sabrina Licht is in a slimy business. The 9-year-old whips up ooey-gooey toy “slime,” the latest kid craze, in her family’s Upper East Side kitchen. For the past week, she...
Shocking US loss spoils Tobin Heath's Jersey homecoming
Tobin Heath has played in front of tens of thousands of people in Beijing, Germany and Rio de Janeiro, winning two Olympic gold medals and one World Cup trophy in...
MLS storylines: Can the Galaxy reload and the Sounders repeat?
The Post breaks down the best MLS storylines and the contenders for the MLS Cup: Top MLS storylines Will the Galaxy still shine After eight years, three MLS Cups, two...
Seton Hall coach reveals why he won't play cards with Rick Pitino
With March Madness about to tip off, Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard, before his team pulled off a huge upset of Butler on Saturday, took a timeout for some Q&A...
How Nets were left absolutely defenseless by Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — CJ McCollum scored 31 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Brooklyn Nets 130-116 on Saturday night. Al-Farouq Aminu made five 3-pointers and finished with...
Surveillance shows 'Wolverine Man' charging police with knives
A deranged naked man with two fists full of knives was tased after rushing a group of cops in Flatbush Saturday morning, according to police. Cops responded to a call...
Keith Thurman outlasts Danny Garcia in a fight to forget
It was more of a clunker than a classic, with most of the suspense coming after Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia had fought for 12 rounds at Barclays Center. That’s...
Pence blasts AP for posting wife's email address, says he supports free press
Vice President Pence said the White House fully supports the First Amendment but also warned the media that "with freedom comes responsibility." “The President and I support the freedom of...