August 19, 2018
Jets tights ends are making this roster decision impossible
Todd Bowles has been thinking about his depth chart since training camp began, but there’s one position that could be giving him the most headaches. The Jets have five tight...
Forgotten part of Ivan Nova trade is close to paying off for Yankees
MOOSIC, Pa. — With expanded September rosters, an impressive left-handed arm who can pitch multiple innings could be a sensible Yankees call-up. It would be the sensible culmination of the...
Mets put on a show for Little Leaguers to back Jason Vargas
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Jason Vargas has spent most of his first season with the Mets looking like he’d struggle against Little Leaguers, but the veteran southpaw suddenly resembles a legitimate...
Corey Kluber will get best of pitchers duel at Fenway
The calendar says August, but Monday night’s pitching matchup in Boston certainly feels like October. Rick Porcello (15-5, 4.04 ERA) goes for the red-hot Red Sox against Corey Kluber (15-6,...
Be ready for the market to shift as NFL preseason hits Week 3
Places, people! Dress rehearsals begin this week in the NFL preseason. Sports bettors must be ready for dramatic changes in the marketplace. Eyes alert. Don’t fall through a trap door!...
Look for Zack Wheeler to keep dealing against Giants
So happy together! Nice to hear that Carmelo Anthony is getting along with his new fan base in Houston. Rockets wanted LeBron James but settled for Melo. When the unsuspecting...
Boy's lemonade stand reopens after health department shutdown
It’s a sweet end to a sour tale. The upstate 7-year-old who had his lemonade stand shut down by health department bureaucrats last month reportedly reopened on Saturday, raising money...
Pat Shurmur happy to see Teddy Bridgewater's second chance
Pat Shurmur was standing right there and he felt the pain. The Giants coach was just feet away when Teddy Bridgewater suffered a gruesome injury at training camp in 2016,...
16 nurses who work in hospital's ICU are pregnant
Baby fever is rampant at this Arizona hospital. More than a dozen nurses in the Banner Desert Medical Center’s intensive care unit are pregnant at the same time, the hospital...
De Blasio to bike to Brooklyn during morning rush hour
Mayor de Blasio is planning on making a pedal-assisted bike ride from Manhattan to Brooklyn during the morning rush Monday. Hizzoner will make the trek along with Brooklyn Borough President...
Tequila lounge beating the heat with adult 'sno cones'
The Hudson Bar, an upscale Jalisco-inspired 140-seat tequila lounge at the Hudson Hotel, is beating the heat with adult “sno cones.” Coconut lychee comes with coconut lychee liqueur, sake and...
Top chefs will serve it up for US Open
As usual, some of the hottest things being served at the US Open will be well off the court. We’re talking delicious food — dished up by some new and...
Cuomo says Percoco conviction proves he’s innocent
Gov. Cuomo bizarrely believes that the corruption conviction of a former top aide also proved he’s clean as a whistle, according to a new interview. Cuomo told New York magazine...
Where Yankees' one-time pitchers stand with call-ups coming
MOOSIC, Pa. — The Yankees’ pitching staff will be unnecessarily stacked when August becomes September. The roster expansion allows each team to go from 25 players to 40, with anyone...
Russians are now patrolling the Golan Heights — and you can thank Barack Obama
Vladimir Putin’s troops are now patrolling the Golan Heights — and it’s actually the least-bad solution. It’s the best available way to keep Iranian forces away from Israel’s border with...
Giants running back close to realizing repeatedly crushed dream
Dreams, even NFL dreams, are for the mothers too. Robert Martin never stopped believing in himself and Deborah Hill never stopped believing in her son. And now here is Robert...
Park Slope is now ground zero in de Blasio's drive to impose quotas on city schools
Park Slope is the next front in Mayor de Blasio’s drive to remake the city’s middle schools — in this case, by eliminating academic screening in admissions in favor of...
How Trump can avoid falling into Iran's 'yap trap'
President Trump recently offered to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani without any preconditions to discuss issues of common concern. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei seemingly rejected this appeal, professing, “There will...
This beach club is the genuine 'old New York' paradise
It was sometime in June when I was ready to declare it: This was the best summer ever. We had finally pulled the trigger on something we had considered doing...
Catholic leaders' faith-killing sins and other commentary
Religion writer: Catholic Leaders’ Sins Are Faith-Killers The Catholic Church leaders who built a system of lies were an existential threat to Rod Dreher’s faith — and remain so to...
Dominic Smith has been left behind in year of the prospect
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The stars of the Little League World Series sat in the stands Sunday night, dreaming of big-league glory. Another kid sat in the visiting dugout, picturing the...
Verbal abuse hurled at NYPD in yet another videotaped tirade
Warning: Graphic language Cops are increasingly being subjected to vicious verbal abuse on New York City streets — and doing next to nothing about it — because of a hands-off...
It took 'strange' day for J.A. Happ to remain perfect as Yankee
There is something to be said for pitching against perfect strangers. Just ask Yankees lefty J.A. Happ, who remained perfect in pinstripes, going to 4-0. But he had to do...
Yankees just saw Greg Bird take the 'huge' next step
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he saw it Saturday. First baseman Greg Bird said he felt it Sunday. On both days, Bird, who struggled so mightily in his return from...
This is the injury test Yankees wanted no part of
You have to wonder if the Yankees will be fully healthy by the wild-card game. Life got a lot tougher for the injury-plagued Yankees in their 10-2 wipeout of the...
Michael Cohen reportedly under investigation for $20M in bank fraud
President Trump's former personal lawyer is being investigated over more than $20 million in loans to taxi companies owned by him and his family — and could face charges within...
Ex-Gotti lawyer rejoins El Chapo legal team
The slick defense attorney who helped bring a little Teflon to John Gotti’s son is back on the case of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman — following nearly a year of...
Giancarlo Stanton has many reasons to homer in 'weird' Miami return
It is going to be weird to be sure for Giancarlo Stanton when he returns to Miami. But it also could be flat-out cool. Stanton, who hopes to be back...
Cohen's attorney says he sought out lawyer who took down Nixon
Lanny Davis, the lawyer for President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen, has been talking to former White House counsel John Dean, who helped end the presidency of Richard Nixon when...
Don't tell Josh McCown the Jets are in the Sam Darnold era
Until Josh McCown hears otherwise from the man in charge, he still considers the Jets' quarterback competition open. But the veteran already seems to be at peace with whatever decision...
Mortuary gives wrong ashes to family -- who then scatter them
A Long Island funeral home gave the ashes of a dad to the wrong grieving family — who then traveled thousands of miles away to scatter his remains, a new...
A harsh reality check for Jets fans: Look again at this team
OK, Jets fans. You may want to sit down for this. We have to talk. I know you are feeling good about your team right now. Sam Darnold looks like...
Schumer demands feds release info about weed-killing chemical in cereals
The Food & Drug Administration has test results from a probable cancer-causing chemical that’s been popping up in everyday foods like breakfast cereals and granola bars – but is withholding...
Elon Musk: Sleep is 'not' an option
Sleep is for losers. Elon Musk, after spending another late night at the Tesla factory, said he wasn’t logging 120-hour work weeks because he liked the stress — but because...
'Worst thing you can see': IndyCar shaken after horrifying crash
LONG POND, Pa. — IndyCar driver Robert Wickens was taken by helicopter for medical treatment following a violent wreck at the start of Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway, where a...
Twitter CEO: We respect political views
Twitter employees are largely liberal but do not block content on the basis of political affiliation, Jack Dorsey said in an interview aired last this weekend. Dorsey, the chief executive...
Granny fought off would-be mugger who died on third rail
An 83-year-old Brooklyn grandma accosted by a would-be mugger who met his end when he tripped onto a subway station’s third-rail during his getaway refused Sunday to speak ill of...
Yankees' offensive explosion comes with a big injury concern
The Yankees are winning games at a pace they haven’t done in years, but they’re losing players at an alarming rate, as another victory over the Blue Jays also cost...
Catholics consider withholding donations amid sex abuse scandals
For decades, Michael Drweiga has opened his wallet whenever the donation basket comes around at church, but the latest revelations of priests sexually abusing children brought him to the conclusion...
Controversial Indians star fumes at MLB Network after absurd 'news'
The satire sounded real enough. A joke tweet by The Ringer writer Michael Baumann was misconstrued as an actual report, and MLB Network briefly passed along the wild bit of...
ICE detains man taking pregnant wife to hospital, says he's wanted for murder
A man wanted for murder in Mexico was detained by ICE in California as he rushed his pregnant wife to the hospital, according to reports. Maria del Carmen Venegas told...
Clergy sex abuse has cost Catholic Church $3 billion in settlements
Clergy sex abuse of children has rocked the Catholic Church not only in terms of trust and reputation, but also financially, to the tune of more than $3 billion, according...
Father of 2 shot dead after party in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn father was killed Sunday morning after gunshots rang out in a park where he was celebrating after a block party, police and family members of the slain man...
Yu Darvish's attempted Cubs comeback is immediate disaster
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish lasted just one inning in his rehab start with Class-A South Bend on Sunday, casting doubt on his availability for the rest...
Omarosa accuses Trump of wanting to start a 'race war'
WASHINGTON — Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman accused President Trump on Sunday of wanting to start a “race war.” She said Trump's efforts during the 2016 election to...
Doctor who raped heavily sedated patient gets no prison time
HOUSTON — A former Houston doctor convicted of sexually assaulting a patient while she was tethered to machines and receiving treatment for asthma won't serve any prison time and will...
Rescuer in duck boat disaster sues over PTSD
A man who helped rescue passengers drowning in the tragic Missouri “duck boat” disaster is suing the tour company, claiming he now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a...
Horrific hammer attack leaves mom and daughter fighting for their lives
A mom and daughter are fighting for their lives following a brutal “hammer attack” by a stranger in a south London street today. A man has been arrested after the...
Didi Gregorius goes down in ugly crash as Yankees' pain gets worse
Another day, another Yankees injury scare. Shortstop Didi Gregorius left Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium with a bruised left heel after he collided with Toronto first...
Manafort and alleged Russian spy being held in same jail
Maria Butina, the gun-toting Russian who has been accused of trying to worm her way into the NRA and other political groups as a Kremlin spy, was transferred to the...
Kevin Spacey flick 'Billionaire Boys Club' is a box office loser
That's a long way from a billion. Kevin Spacey's latest flick, "Billionaire Boys Club," made a measly $126 on its opening day. The crime-drama opened Friday in 10 selected theaters...
The Mets missed Staten Island at Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Mets amazingly missed their chance Sunday to watch the Staten Island Little League team advance to within one win of the US finals, showing up...
Beaches reopen after hazardous waste cleaned up
Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen announced beaches would be open at a morning press conference, as she warned beach-goers to steer clear of anything suspicious in the sand. "I am...
Palestinians sort through 8 years of mail held by Israel
JERICHO, West Bank — Palestinian postal workers in the West Bank are sifting through eight years' worth of undelivered mail held by Israel. In recent days the Palestinian postal staff...
Twitter has a field day with Giuliani's 'truth isn't truth' claim
Rudy Giuliani's claim that "truth isn't truth" was roundly ridiculed on Twitter after his appearance Sunday on NBC, with many suggesting President Trump's lawyer took a page out of George...
NFLer's anthem protest evolves into saluting the flag
The Buccaneers-Titans preseason game Saturday presented another twist to the protests during the national anthem. Tampa lined up on the sideline with no visible protests. Tennessee did the same, but...
Dwyane Wade catches Jimmy Butler slobbering over his wife
The Minnesota Timberwolves small forward commented on a sultry snap of Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union, which she posted Thursday on Instagram.
Staten Island kids one win from title game after thrilling LLWS game
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Put it in the books — the Staten Island Little Leaguers have won again! Mid-Island defeated Southwest champion Post Oak of Houston, 2-1, in the Little...
Thieves stole woman's $75K bank withdrawal, ran her over: cops
Shocking video shows a pair of violent thieves running over a woman with a car and making off with her purse in Texas. The unidentified victim had just made a...
It's getting really ugly between Broncos fans and once-prized QB
Paxton Lynch has gone from a possible No. 1 starter to Public Enemy No. 1 in Denver. Lynch, their 2016 first-round pick, lost the competition to be the starter the...
Fan tries to fight NASCAR star who caused huge wreck
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch had cars strong enough to contend for his third sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway. Instead, he had two eventful races and left the track without...
Bolton warns China, Iran and North Korea could meddle in US elections
Russia won't be the only country meddling in the upcoming midterm elections, national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday, China, Iran and North Korea will also be trying to...
Brennan doubles down on Trump 'treason' comment
WASHINGTON - Former CIA Director John Brennan doubled down on his harshest criticism of President Trump on the heels of his security clearances being pulled by the administration. “Well, I...
Fight between golfers ends with finger bitten off to the knuckle
An argument between two golfers at a Massachusetts golf club turned bloody Friday when one of the men bit off the other player’s finger, reports said. Police were called to...
Murdered Colorado mom 'beat all odds' to get pregnant, brother says
A pregnant Colorado mother had beaten “all the odds” to conceive despite her health condition, her brother said as records revealed her husband Christopher Watts had struggled with past financial...
Nearly 800,000 displaced in flooding in south India
CHENGANNUR, India — Some 800,000 people have been displaced and over 350 have died in the worst flooding in a century in southern India's Kerala state, officials said Sunday, as...
Giuliani: 'Truth isn't truth'
Rudy Giuliani declared "truth isn't truth" on Sunday while expressing his concerns over having President Trump sit down for an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller as part of the...
Man found dead in Long Island swimming pool
A man was found dead in his swimming pool in Suffolk County on Saturday, police said. Lewis Conte, 63, was found dead in his backyard pool on Franconia Road in...
Scooter driver fatally struck by SUV: cops
A man riding a motorized scooter was killed after an SUV driver slammed into him in the Bronx, police said Sunday. Bronx resident Alterras Vereen, 42, was riding his scooter...
Popular baby foods have 'worrisome levels' of heavy metals: study
A new Consumer Reports study found many types of food commonly eaten by babies and toddlers -- such as packaged entrees, fruits and vegetables -- contained “measurable levels” of certain...
French audit warns 840 bridges may face risk of collapse
PARIS — An audit commissioned by the French government says about 840 French bridges are suffering from serious damage and at risk of collapse in the coming several years. President...
Trump compares Mueller probe to McCarthyism
President Trump in a series of tweets early Sunday morning lashed out at Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, comparing it to McCarthyism, while denouncing the media once again as...
Off-duty cops shoots armed man in wheelchair: cops
An off-duty NYPD cop shot a wheelchair-bound man after the man started shooting outside of a house party in Brooklyn Sunday morning, police said. The 30-year-old wheelchair-bound suspect began shooting...
Man stabbed amid argument on subway platform
A man was fighting for his life early Sunday after he was stabbed by an apparent stranger at a Brownsville subway station, police said. The 32-year-old victim had been arguing...
Thief electrocuted by subway rail while running from cops
A would-be Park Slope purse-snatcher accidentally gave himself the death penalty Saturday night, when he ran onto subway tracks to escape cops — and was electrocuted by the third rail,...
Moviepass should be better to its customers, but bankruptcy won't let it
Dear John. I am extremely disappointed with MoviePass’ business ethics. I paid the annual fee, although I do understand the flaw that you point out in its business model. But...
In the Trump era, are blue states facing a Rolex shortage?
Dear John: Here in Beverly Hills and throughout California, there is a major issue: There are no Rolex watches to be found! Even the secondary shops that were begging people...
This still isn’t the Luis Severino Yankees know
Starter Luis Severino did not give the Yankees great length again. But he gave them a victory. Guess what they wanted more? For the seventh time in eight starts, Severino...
Greg Bird rediscovers his Yankees Stadium power stroke
Greg Bird’s issues — both on offense and with his glove — didn’t seem to be going away until he went deep to lead off the bottom of the eighth...
Frazier and Conforto come full circle in return to Williamsport
PHILADELPHIA — As Todd Frazier remembers it, the call came “an hour” after the news broke last January that he was signing with the Mets. Already, the Mets were scheduled...
Why Joe Torre is convinced Aaron Boone has what it takes
Joe Torre can relate to what Aaron Boone is going through as the Yankees see the Red Sox pulling away in the AL East — even as the Yankees look...
Jets and Teddy Bridgewater are using each other perfectly
He was one of Teddy Bridgewater’s Vikings receivers in 2014 and 2015, before Bridgewater’s career was kneecapped and nearly ended. And now, as he fights for a job with the...
Pat Shurmur's pregame speech shows how he differs from McAdoo
Between the self-help books he quoted and his own brand of coach-speak, it was sometimes hard to understand what former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo was saying. Here’s one throwback:...
Yankees are so close to it all falling apart
On a day the Yankees celebrated the incredible accomplishments of the 125-win 1998 Yankees, the modern version of the team continued to tempt fate. This team is baseball’s version of...
John Gant will get win vs. pitcher the Cardinals have owned
“Is it OK if I take a couple of pictures?” Former Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith allegedly took pictures of his family jewels in a restroom at the White...