May 6, 2018
This wasn't Dellin Betances imploding
After giving up three runs and five hits (one homer) April 13 to the Tigers in Detroit, Dellin Betances has returned to being the reliever who was an All-Star the...
Gary Sanchez explains why he played it safe
If given another chance later on in the schedule, Gary Sanchez might gamble on going for multiple outs instead of a sure one. However, the eighth inning of Sunday’s 7-4...
Noah Syndergaard knows he has more to give and a plan for how
For six more innings Sunday afternoon, Noah Syndergaard labored, and then chose to look on the bright side. “I keep on getting those mediocre starts out of the way so...
CC Sabathia will retire if Yankees win it all this year
If the Yankees win the World Series and ride up lower Broadway as ticker tape smothers them, it will likely be CC Sabathia’s final act as a Yankee. “I want...
Schumer calls for ban on trendy e-cigarette flavors
Nobody is protecting school kids against e-cigarette manufacturers that are creating a new generation of nicotine addicts with fruit-flavored vape cartridges and devices that can easily be sneaked into class,...
Emmanuel Mudiay is all-in on Knicks' coaching change
Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay has his third head coach in three months. Instead of lamenting the constant change, Mudiay sounds genuinely pumped about David Fizdale. Mudiay’s two months with...
Jason Day wins again but he's focused on a bigger goal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The ball hung in the air for what seemed like a transatlantic flight. When it finally landed on the 17th green at Quail Hollow with the fate...
Stitches takes a licking
Heat of the moment? Unwanted sexual advances made by Bruin bad boy Brad Marchand. Multiple offender was caught licking the face of Bolts’ Ryan Callahan again. Callahan didn’t appreciate the...
Molested woman’s lawyer seeks help from NFL commissioner
An attorney representing a woman who claims she was molested by a Wall Street lawyer 13 years ago is turning to an unlikely source for help: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell....
Construction delays turning bike path into an obstacle course
Strolling along the riverside on the Upper West Side has turned into hell on wheels. The city is months behind on repairing a shuttered stretch of bike path on the...
Why Kate Middleton's gown was a royal flop for dress retailers
Just because you’re marrying a prince — or you are Hollywood royalty — doesn’t mean your wedding gown-inspired designs will have a fairy-tale result at retail. Just ask any wedding...
How Meghan Markle's wedding dress will impact the gown industry
Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle in 12 days — and the US wedding gown industry is royally pumped. They are hoping the American actress’ choice of a dress...
Don't blame parents for NYC's failing schools
New York City’s public kindergartens are segregated, and “school choice” is to blame, say New School researchers. Only three of the city’s 32 school districts allow students to attend any...
More homes destroyed as Hawaii volcano spews lava
PAHOA, Hawaii — The number of homes destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano jumped to 21 Sunday as scientists reported lava spewing more than 200 feet into the air. Some of...
Netflix is killing couples' sex lives: study
Netflix could be killing sex — with new research suggesting couples get into bed and watch shows on their iPads instead of getting romantic. Once a code for casual sex,...
Couple gets 'creepy' note from neighbors sick of seeing them naked
A young couple was shocked to receive an angry letter from their neighbors, who claimed to be sick of seeing them naked. Karin and Jay Stone from Lemington, a town...
This Mets gloom is about to reveal the real Mickey Callaway
It usually takes a while for a sports franchise to learn whether it has the right person to lead its team in good times and bad; someone who can make...
Court to hear case of teen sex slave accused of pimp's murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio — No one disputes that a 15-year-old Ohio girl involved in the slaying of a man during a robbery five years ago was at one time, in the...
Newborn suffers skull fractures after freak accident at ballfield
An Iowa family is praying for a 7-week-old infant who was critically injured when a softball accidentally struck her in the head at a ballfield. McKenna Hovenga suffered skull fractures,...
The rookie torch is passed, and another Yankees star is born
In the wake of the Core Four, are the Yankees giving us the Rookie Rollout? If you can’t duplicate the introduction of four legends in one season, after all, then...
Why are modern ‘campaign books’ all about the reporters?
The most familiar models for the presidential-campaign book fall into two categories. There’s the Theodore White model: judicious, sober, fact-based. And the Hunter S. Thompson model: injudicious, unsober, fantasy-based —...
Your phone could cost you a mortgage and other notable commentary
Conservative take: The Fragile North Korea Negotiations President Trump is right that his pressure helped engineer a historic meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, writes McClatchy’s Andrew Malcolm. But he...
The UN celebrates press freedom with censorship
Leave it to the United Nations to observe World Press Freedom Day with an act of . . . censorship. Every May 3 since 1993, the world body has hosted...
Justice for a Jersey terrorist
Justice served: A New Jersey judge last week sentenced Ali Muhammad Brown, the first person convicted under the state’s anti-terror law, to life behind bars with no possibility of parole....
The pathetic push to torpedo Gina Haspel
Democrats’ obsession with opposing President Trump on all fronts, no matter the merits, opens a new phase this week as CIA Director-designate Gina Haspel goes before the Senate Intelligence Committee....
Domingo German just made loud case for Yankees rotation spot
Before Domingo German made his first major league start Sunday, Aaron Boone said he expected the right-hander to stay in the spot left vacant because of Jordan Montgomery’s elbow strain...
Mets are giving rookie starter a shot at a curious time
With Jacob deGrom set to miss a start, the Mets considered right-hander Corey Oswalt to fill in Monday against the Reds in Cincinnati. Oswalt made sense. He had been up...
Facebook’s dating service could be great
Facebook’s announcement last week that it’s adding a dating component to its platform sparked the question: “Wait, wasn’t Facebook a dating site already?” Well, not exactly. Yes, it does feature...
This is a version of Tiger Woods we never thought we would see
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What to make of Tiger Woods right now? His performance in the weeks leading into the Masters led many of us to believe he was on his...
Confidant: Why Knicks job intrigued David Fizdale so much
If the Knicks wanted a coach who “operates outside the margin," they have their man in David Fizdale. So says former Nets guard Elliot Perry, a Fizdale confidant who has...
Meet the on-fire Mets prospect threatening to change 1st-base plans
The best player in the Double-A Eastern League through a month-plus of the season is a Mets prospect known for sending balls into orbit. That Peter Alonso does so with...
Water line break floods rooms on hellish Carnival cruise
MIAMI — A water line break flooded 50 staterooms aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship as it sailed through the Caribbean. In a video recorded Thursday by a Carnival Dream...
Watch Yankees clubhouse explode when Gleyber Torres walks in
Gleyber Torres made a little Yankees history Sunday afternoon, and his teammates let him know how much they appreciated it. Torres became the youngest player in franchise history to hit...
Jets give contracts to four rookies, pair of draft picks
Shuffling the back end of their roster, the Jets on Sunday signed two linebackers and waived two defensive players they signed as undrafted free agents. The Jets added Frankie Luvu...
Nunes wants to hold Sessions in contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON — A top Republican ally of President Trump said Sunday he’ll push to hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt of Congress. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and GOP members...
Haspel offered to withdraw her nomination as CIA director
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee for CIA director got cold feet Friday just days before her high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing and offered to drop out, according to a new report...
Woman blew up microwave at 7-Eleven with urine sample: cops
DENVER — A Colorado woman has been cited by police after a container of what appeared to be urine blew up as she was heating it up in a microwave...
NYCHA residents to give council members tour of properties
City housing residents will lead council members on an "inspection tour" of NYCHA properties to show them the "dangerous conditions" of their homes and hold a rally on the steps...
Bogus bomb sparks fear near Brooklyn farmers market
A fake bomb caused a real scare near a Brooklyn farmers market on Sunday morning, police and witnesses said. A 911 caller reported a suspicious device at Prospect Park West...
JFK Airport security guard killed when car flips, catches fire
A security guard for JFK Airport died after he lost control and flipped his vehicle early Sunday morning, according to witnesses and authorities. The contractor was driving the car around...
Trump and Giuliani golf together days after they couldn't agree on 'facts'
President Trump hit the links with Rudy Giuliani, a recent addition to his legal team, on Sunday just days after the president chided the former mayor to get "his facts...
Perv wanted for masturbating on subway platform
A young woman got more than she bargained for when she sat at a bench to wait for her subway -- and realized the man next to her was masturbating,...
Twitter slams ‘terrible’ lace-up jeans
This year has seen its fair share of denim disasters. First there was the "buttless jeans," then came the infamous denim thong and then, last week, the extreme-cut jean made...
It's Gleyber's turn to play hero as Yankees pull off another stunner
With the music screaming out of the ceiling loud enough to peel the paint off the walls and leave ears ringing, there were two things missing from the Yankees’ clubhouse...
The Mets' misery only gets worse
When dissecting the Mets’ effort at Citi Field against the Rockies Sunday, one must first look at the positives. They did not get shut out. They held their first lead...
Man still hungry after eating record 30,000th Big Mac
A Wisconsin man who already holds the Guinness World Record for eating the most Big Macs just chowed down on his 30,000th combo of two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce,...
Some calming of Hawaii volcano, but scientists remain wary
PAHOA, Hawaii — The number of homes destroyed by lava shooting out of openings in the ground created by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano climbed to five as some of the more...
Brooklyn man found with throat slashed
A Brooklyn man was found stabbed to death early Sunday morning, police said. Troy Jones’ mother discovered his lifeless body around 10:35 a.m. inside their shared Flatbush Avenue apartment, police...
Comptroller, ex-gov blast de Blasio over budget, homeless crisis
Spending balloons “wildly” under Mayor de Blasio's proposed budget, the city's chief financial officer warned Sunday -- as ex-Gov. David Paterson also ripped Hizzoner over his homeless policies. “This budget...
The first Players Championship pairing reveal is juicy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adding to the electricity already generated by the annual tournament that’s known as “the fifth major,’’ Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be paired for the first...
Paris museum welcomes naked visitors
PARIS — Visitors at a leading contemporary art museum in Paris didn't leave only their coats in the cloakroom — they left all their clothes. The Palais du Tokyo museum...
Slain teens honored at Parkland high school senior prom
PARKLAND, Fla. — Four Florida high school seniors slain in a mass shooting were honored by their classmates celebrating their senior prom. The Sun Sentinel reports that the main ballroom...
Here are the 'dangerous' Rajon Rondo plays that have Warriors on alert
NEW ORLEANS — Rajon Rondo and Draymond Green have won NBA titles and never have been known to shy away from conflict on the court. Now their combustible convergence in...
Egypt says no hidden rooms in King Tut's tomb after all
CAIRO — Egypt's antiquities ministry says new radar scans have provided conclusive evidence that there are no hidden rooms inside King Tutankhamun's burial chamber. The Sunday statement by Mostafa Waziri,...
Remains of man found six years after he was reported missing
The skeletal remains of a Brooklyn man reported missing nearly six years ago have been found in upstate Lake George. The remains were found in a wooded area on April...
Mets 'very' concerned about Cespedes as his injury reappears
Yoenis Cespedes’ quad injury is back. The left fielder pulled himself after one inning Sunday against the Rockies at Citi Field because of a tight right quadriceps. Cespedes has had...
Boy regains consciousness after parents sign papers to donate his organs
A 13-year-old boy who was said to be brain-dead defied odds when he regained consciousness after his parents had signed papers to donate his organs. Trenton McKinley, of Mobile, Ala.,...
David Paterson says Nixon needs to 'prove that she can govern'
Former Gov. David Paterson called Democratic gubernatorial candidate and "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon a "good actress" but said she needs to "prove that she can govern." “Cynthia...
Baseball star taking 102-mph heat to the crotch is as bad as it looks
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals say catcher Yadier Molina has undergone surgery and is expected to miss a month after being hit in the groin by a foul...
Haley says she won't 'defend' Trump's 'communication style'
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said she won't "defend" President Trump's "communication style" but she'll call him when he says something that makes her uncomfortable. "He has...
Speeding vehicle slams into minivan in Brooklyn
Four people were injured — one critically — when a speeding vehicle crashed into a minivan in Brooklyn early Sunday morning, police and law enforcement sources told the Post. A...
Soccer world holds breath after legend Alex Ferguson's emergency surgery
MANCHESTER, England — The world of soccer was waiting for an update on the condition of Alex Ferguson on Sunday, a day after the former Manchester United manager underwent emergency...
Conway doesn't think the White House has a 'credibility crisis'
Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway on Sunday said the White House doesn't have a credibility problem despite conflicting statements about when President Trump knew about "hush payments" made to...
Mets change their mind on DL'ing Jacob deGrom
Caution and common sense prevailed. In a move described as being “overly cautious” rather than absolutely necessary, Mets manager Mickey Callaway announced the team was placing Jacob deGrom on the...
Man who abandoned ex's baby was seeking revenge
The man who abandoned his ex-girlfriend's baby at a Harlem home last week was trying to get revenge following an ongoing dispute, authorities said on Sunday. Antonio Staton, 22, reported...
Trump might plead the Fifth in Russia investigation: Giuliani
WASHINGTON – President Trump hasn’t ruled out taking the Fifth Amendment if questioned by special counsel Robert Mueller in the Russia investigation, according to his lawyer. “How could I ever...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver fleeing cops
A driver fleeing police fatally struck a female pedestrian Saturday night in New Jersey, according to reports. The motorist struck the unidentified woman near Madison Avenue and South 14th Street...
Sanitation worker accused of groping woman, then assaulting her at club
A city sanitation worker was arrested early Sunday after he groped a woman at a Manhattan club -- then assaulted her and her boyfriend when they confronted him, police said....
Several killed after explosion in Afghan mosque
KABUL, Afghanistan — A bomb blast inside a mosque in eastern Afghanistan that was being used as a voter registration center killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, officials...
Mueller team grills Trump's friend Tom Barrack
WASHINGTON — Investigators working for special counsel Robert Mueller have interviewed one of President Donald Trump's closest friends and confidants, California real estate investor Tom Barrack, the Associated Press has...
North Korea warns US against taking credit for denuclearization
North Korea said its intention to get rid of nuclear weapons is not the result of the Trump administration's imposing sanctions and warned the United States not to mislead "public...
The truth behind 'liquid nose jobs'
If you’ve spent any time on social media, chances are you’ve seen the buzz about what many are calling a “liquid nose job,” also known as a non-surgical nose job....
Neo-Nazi candidate kicked out of GOP convention
SAN DIEGO — An anti-Semitic Senate candidate who praised Adolf Hitler has been kicked out of the California Republican Party's convention in San Diego. State GOP spokesman Matt Fleming says...
Five coal miners missing after earthquake hits Poland
WARSAW, Poland — More than 200 rescue and support workers were pressing Sunday to reach five miners trapped after authorities said an earthquake hit a coal mine in southern Poland....
Why millennials think they are better at their jobs than their bosses
She hasn’t yet formulated a plot to overthrow her boss, but “I can do his job better than he can,” says Cathy, a 27-year-old marketing coordinator who works in Midtown....
Can my boss fire me for looking at other jobs?
I was quietly looking for a job. My boss found out and is questioning my loyalty. I think he might fire me. Can he do that? Unless there is an...
Domingo German knows this is his Yankees rotation shot
Domingo German tossed four scoreless innings in relief when Jordan Montgomery left his last start with an elbow strain. He’ll get a chance to make his first major league start...
These siblings have NYC's longest and shortest names
What’s in a name? For one teenager from Chelsea, the answer is exactly 65 letters. Yo Xing Heyno Augustus Eisner Alexander Weiser Knuckles Jeremijenko-Conley, 18, has what’s believed to be...
Yankees bullpen redeems itself
David Robertson had a more difficult time savoring the previous two Yankees victories before Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Indians in The Bronx. The Yankees’ bullpen had given back late...
Stormy Daniels makes surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'
Porn actress Stormy Daniels showed up in the flesh on “Saturday Night Live,” warning Alec Baldwin’s President Trump, “I know you don’t believe in climate change, but a storm be...
Gennady Golovkin scores 2nd-round KO, ties Hopkins' record
CARSON, Calif. — Gennady Golovkin won his 20th consecutive middleweight title defense with a second-round knockout of Vanes Martirosyan on Saturday night. Golovkin (38-0-1, 34 KOs) tied Bernard Hopkins' record...
How an ultra-exclusive public school has avoided a citywide diversity push
The children of Cynthia Nixon, Samantha Bee and Louis C.K. got into this popular public middle school, while hundreds of others are shut out every year. The Center School has...
Yankees don't even need to make their own breaks right now
Aaron Boone, who is now on pace to pass Connie Mack’s all-time record for manager wins in 2051, effused over his 2018 Yankees following this delightfully efficient 5-2 victory over...
How Jets' rookie defensive end went from dropout to draft pick
Nathan Shepherd showed he is a fast learner at the Jets’ rookie minicamp this weekend. The 6-foot-4, 315-pound defensive end was asked his impressions of first-round pick Sam Darnold, his...
Callaway will keep changing lineups until Mets' bats wake up
Four games, three shutouts, seven runs. Yeah, that qualifies as a slump for the Mets, who lost a fifth straight game Saturday, 2-0, to Colorado. So the Mets will continue...
Career round validates Tour pro's unconventional path to PGA
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Shortly after Peter Uihlein walked off the 18th green at Quail Hollow Club having shot a startling 9-under 62 in Saturday’s second round, he was greeted with...
John McCain: I regret picking Sarah Palin as running mate
Arizona GOP Senator John McCain regrets choosing then-Alaska governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate in the presidential race he lost to Barack Obama. According to The New York Times,...