March 14, 2020
Mexican leagues are only ones still playing
With Major League Soccer announcing a 30-day suspension of their season Thursday because of the coronavirus, Mexico’s top soccer leagues were primed to be the closest outlet to play games...
Tom Brady's choice is a simple one — if it's about winning
It was nearly 10 years ago when LeBron James sat across from Jim Gray on ESPN with children from the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn., seated in the...
Bernie Sanders’ student loan bailout faces scrutiny
Don’t call him Crazy Bernie — at least in front of student-debt-laden college grads. Many of them are banking on Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to honor his pledge to...
New Zealand mourns 1st anniversary of Christchurch mosque massacre
New Zealand marks the grim first anniversary Sunday of the Christchurch mosque massacre -- but while coronavirus concerns led to the canceling of an official remembrance service, a crowd still...
Ex-Cavaliers coach could be in mix to lead Nets
Whenever the coronavirus pandemic slows and the world regains some semblance of normalcy, the Nets will ostensibly have a season to play and eventually a coaching decision to make. If...
'Dear John' helps make the world a little fairer, reader says
Dear John: I read your column regularly and appreciate what you do to alleviate the unfairness and frustration the average person shares when trying to deal with a business or...
Teen killed after jumping out of stolen vehicle pursued by NYPD
A joyride in an allegedly stolen SUV turned into a car-crash tragedy for two teen boys in Morningside Heights on Saturday night, with one dying and the other suffering injuries...
UFC holds full fight card without fans: 'It was a bit weird'
BRASILIA, Brazil — The UFC staged a full fight card in an empty arena Saturday night in Brazil’s capital city, sticking to its plan to keep fighting in the face...
Credit card age is often considered — even if it's been closed
Dear John: Jeff Richardson here from VantageScore. I thought I’d briefly point out that our models do in many cases consider the credit history and age of closed credit card...
How much will oil crash impact Elon Musk's e-car company Tesla?
Tesla stock is being battered along with the rest of the market, but how significantly will the crash in the price of oil impact the electric-car company? Alternative fuel plays...
Spring bust: Miami beaches closing early to prevent spread of coronavirus
Spring Break Miami now has a buzz-killing curfew — courtesy of coronavirus.
Ex-Giants GM talks about life after 9/11: 'An eerie feeling'
Longtime Giants exec/GM Ernie Accorsi, who brought Eli Manning to the Big Apple and built the foundation for the Super Bowl XLII champions, discusses how the coronavirus outbreak compares with...
StuyTown made me buy new door after FDNY busted it down
Dear John: I live in StuyTown, and about a year ago I was ill and had to call 911. The New York City Fire Department responded by breaking down my...
Teacher’s union escalates fight with de Blasio over NYC school closures amid coronavirus
The powerful New York teacher’s union has escalated its latest beef with Mayor Bill de Blasio, urging parents to demand school closures over coronavirus concerns. “Because of his irresponsible decision...
An Rx to calm America's coronavirus panic
The US is now in the throes of the novel coronavirus scare, and panic has ensued. To stabilize the economy, we have to act now. The ideas in the Pelosi-Mnuchin...
2 NYS Assembly members test positive for coronavirus
Two Brooklyn-based members of the New York Assembly, Charles Barron and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene Weinstein, have tested positive for the coronavirus. The news was announced Saturday night...
Georgia postpones presidential primary over coronavirus pandemic
Georgia will delay its presidential primary slated for later this month due to the coronavirus pandemic, the second state to take such a measure. The primary vote originally slated for...
Knicks have a new coronavirus threat
Though health officials do not believe Jazz stars Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell were contagious during their March 4 game at Madison Square Garden, a new coronavirus exposure has emerged...
Florida woman arrested for sex outside hospital, wears mask in mugshot
She didn’t seem that concerned about “exposure.” A Florida woman who was busted for having sex outside a hospital was pictured wearing a surgical mask in her mugshot, amid the...
Columbia, NYU transition to online-only classes amid coronavirus pandemic
School’s out — sort of. Columbia University students posed in graduation robes on the campus’s Alma Mater statue Saturday, days after the ivy announced all classes for the remainder of...
Bernie Sanders claims victory, 4 delegates in Northern Marianas caucus
It may not herald a comeback, but he'll take it. Bernie Sanders scored a decisive victory in Saturday's Democratic Party caucuses in the Northern Mariana Islands, a remote US territory...
America needs its own 'Christmas Truce' to triumph over coronavirus: Goodwin
In the long annals of war, tales of courage, slaughter and despair dominate, but one event stands out for its example of shared humanity: the spontaneous Christmas Truce of World...
Reds pitchers propose unique game during MLB break
Cincinnati Reds pitchers Trevor Bauer and David Carpenter have thought of an old-school idea to remain active with MLB spring training canceled and the regular season delayed. Bauer and Carpenter...
Coronavirus break may push new Ranger's debut to next season
The pause in the NHL schedule has a ripple effect on every aspect of the sport, and it could mean the Rangers won’t get to glimpse defensive prospect K’Andre Miller...
Queens NYPD school safety agent admitted to hospital with coronavirus symptoms
An NYPD school safety agent at a Queens elementary school has been admitted to a hospital with coronavirus symptoms, The Post has learned. The female agent, assigned to PS 306...
New York Times corrects The 1619 Project — but it’s still a giant lie
It took The New York Times seven months to admit a problem with its 1619 Project — and even its correction preserves the fundamental lie of its bid to rewrite...
Third NBA player contracts coronavirus
A third NBA player has contracted the coronavirus. Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. According to SI.com, Wood...
Rick Pitino on his NCAA standing after landing 'perfect' Iona job
Iona College finally lost in the MAAC Tournament, but that didn’t stop the Gaels from making major March noise. Though the season ended for them Wednesday, a day before everyone...
Cops bust suspect accused of coronavirus-related hate crime on Asian man
The man accused of harassing an Asian man in a coronavirus-related hate crime was arrested on Saturday in Queens, cops said. Raoul Ramos, 44, was charged with aggravated harassment as...
NASA and private sector have big plans for space travel — and they're recruiting
Amid all the coronavirus worries, here’s a positive development: NASA this month began taking applications for new astronauts. You probably won’t qualify: Candidates must have STEM backgrounds, and the odds...
'We are definitely taking fans’ minds off this:' Cam girls making bank amid coronavirus
Coronavirus isn’t the only thing causing temperatures to rise across the globe — cam girls are, too. Business is booming for sexy solo performers as millions of holed-up horndogs look...
Jazz star makes big donation to coronavirus aid
Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gobert is attempting to make amends for his ill-advised behavior before testing positive for the coronavirus with a large donation. Gobert announced Saturday that a portion...
Trump tests negative for coronavirus, doctor says
President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump told reporters hours...
NYC tourists get free helicopter ride after virus spoils trip
A couple whose New York City vacation was foiled because of the coronavirus ended their trip on a high note -- when they got a free helicopter tour of the...
Mark Cuban to reimburse employees who shop locally amid coronavirus outbreak
Billionaire Mark Cuban announced on Twitter that he’s reimbursing all his employees who eat lunch at locally owned, independent restaurants amid the coronavirus outbreak. “We in! Just sent the email...
Hoarding bros hoping to profiteer off coronavirus stuck with 17K bottles of hand sanitizer
Brothers, can you spare a hand santizer? Matt and Noah Colvin cooked up a get-rich scheme to glom all of the antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizers they could find after...
Pratt Institute sued for 'ineffective' emergency response after student's death
The family of a Pratt Institute architecture student who died after collapsing in class claims the school’s emergency protocol aren’t up to par. Michael Ramos, 20, a senior, was in...
Momentum builds for NYC teacher 'sickout' mutiny over de Blasio's refusal to close schools
Some New York City teachers are calling for a “mass sickout” mutiny in defiance of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s refusal to close public schools to stem the coronavirus outbreak. With...
Ben Carson commits massive faux pas at coronavirus press conference
A Cabinet-level cough on video set off a Twitter storm. The tweets came fast and furious after HUD Secretary Ben Carson committed a coronavirus etiquette faux pas at a White...
France imposes widespread shut down to stop coronavirus spread
France is imposing a shutdown of all restaurants, cafes, theaters and nonessential shops, and encouraging its citizens to stay home as much as possible, in an attempt to stop the...
Scores co-founder, mob informant, accused of sexually abusing kids
The co-founder of famed Manhattan strip club Scores — who later turned FBI informant, helping to lock up dozens of mobsters — sexually abused two Brooklyn kids decades ago, according...
Bronx teacher sues after fracturing arm during tug of war
It’s all fun and field day games until someone breaks an arm.
Panicked Americans confused about travel ban pack Europe's airports
Throngs of frantic Americans — many of them in college — crowded airports across Europe, scrambling to get on flights headed for the US before President Trump's travel ban went...
Warner Bros. halts ‘The Batman’ production because of coronavirus
Batman is in for a dark night. Warner Bros. has temporarily suspended production of “The Batman” — the reboot which stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne — to try to...
How Mets plan to handle their coronavirus hiatus
PORT ST. LUCIE — Baseball activities were conducted Saturday at the Mets’ spring-training complex, in a limited scope, and will likely continue throughout the duration of the sport’s shutdown because...
Jumaane Williams fights slum lords -- despite being one himself
Jumaane Williams may have to add a new name to his annual list of slumlords — his own. The NYC public advocate, a big supporter of tenants rights, has allowed...
Navy vet shot himself after doc cut off opioid prescription, mom claims
The mother of a decorated Navy vet who committed suicide in the parking lot of a VA Hospital last year is seeking $8.25 million from the beleaguered agency — alleging...
Video shows moment teens jump into Hudson River before disappearing
Haunting footage obtained by The Post Saturday shows the moment a 13-year-old boy jumps into the Hudson River to join his pal, both of whom have not been seen since.
Bronx school aide sends 'scantily clad' selfies to student
A Bronx special education student got an eyeful when a school aide sent him "scantily clad" selfies on Snapchat, according to a newly revealed probe. In the month that Amanda...
Tim Cluess rewarded Iona's faith by being true to himself
We knew for years, of course. You bet we did. Sure, we were a little biased because he was one of our own. But that didn’t mean we were wrong...
Retired FDNY fire marshal, desperate for experimental coronavirus med, learns he is not a candidate for treatment
A beloved retired FDNY fire marshal, in a race against time after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, learned Saturday night that he was not a candidate for an experimental drug...
'Catfish' co-host Kamie Crawford reveals why she'll never diet again
Kamie Crawford used to be a traditional pageant girl: All smiles and pleasing others. But the Miss Teen USA 2010 has transformed herself. It showed on a recent episode of...
Nathaniel Woods' sister calls governor a murderer after his execution
The sister of a convicted murderer whose execution was temporarily stayed by the Supreme Court after protesters raised doubts about his guilt confronted the Alabama governor who approved his execution....
NYC Human Rights Commission probing reports of coronavirus-related racism
The New York City Human Rights Commission is probing five complaints of coronavirus-fueled acts of racism reported in the past two weeks, the agency said. Like the virus itself, attacks...
Coronavirus hits staffers at embattled Washington State nursing home
Coronavirus keeps taking a toll on the nursing home at the center of Washington State's coronavirus outbreak. This time, employees are the ones who are coming down sick. Of the...
FDNY Coney Island captain tests positive for coronavirus
A New York City fire captain has tested positive for the coronavirus, sources said Saturday. The captain is assigned to Batallion 43 on West 8th Street in Coney Island, where...
Portland distillery is making free hand sanitizer for customers amid coronavirus shortage
In a pinch, booze in the Old Wild West did double duty as a disinfectant. Today, in a twist, an Oregon distillery is coming to the rescue of customers who...
Fraudster duped more than 100 wannabe parents into fake adoption deals
Despite its name, the Always Hope Adoption Agency seemed cursed. One of the operation’s moms-to-be and her prenatal child were shot dead. A surprisingly high number of pregnant women miscarried....
Basketball league goes after James Dolan in ad
Even as his Knicks are shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, James Dolan is getting attacked in a print ad by a basketball organization. In an aggressive attempt to...
'How safe do you feel?' NYPD to spend $4.1M to survey residents on cellphones
The NYPD has awarded a $4.1 million contract to a Brooklyn tech start-up to ask residents: “How safe do you feel in your neighborhood?” After paying the company Elucd Inc.,...
Lieutenant in NYPD HQ tests for coronavirus, Bronx cop in self-quarantine
As of Saturday afternoon, no members of the NYPD were infected with the virus that has brought New York City life to a grinding halt — but city cops have...
What these Brooklynites learned from serving in Russia's Red Army
Seventy-five years ago, the role of Russia’s Red Army in World War II was a critical one: The troops were first at the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. What’s...
Victim of possible coronavirus hate crime in Queens speaks out
The coronavirus pandemic has made it open season on Chinese Americans in the Big Apple, according to a Queens dad who was the victim this week of a possible hate...
Rockland County man reported as second coronavirus death in New York state
A 65-year-old Rockland County man is the second coronavirus fatality in New York state, The Post has learned. The victim died earlier this week in the Village of Suffern and...
How far NHL would go to ensure Stanley Cup is awarded
The NHL’s message to its players to self-quarantine in their home cities for “a week or so” is filled with implied optimism, the league suggesting the next phase in its...
Federal judge blocks Trump plan to kick 700K off food stamps
The rule change would have required able-bodied adults without children to work at least 20 hours a week in order to qualify for "SNAP," or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, benefits...
Bernie and Biden to go head-to-head for the first time in Sunday debate
Joe Biden's mental acuity will be the elephant in the debate room Sunday night, after the former vice president fumbled his way through his first online town hall. “Am I...
Items apparently belonging to one of lost Hudson River boys found as search continues
The desperate search for two 13-year-old boys who disappeared after jumping into the Hudson River at Inwood Hill Park took a grim turn Saturday, when a Post reporter and photographer...
NYC municipal workers don't want to touch hand scanners to clock in
New York City municipal workers are protesting the hand scanners used to sign in and out of work -- saying they can spread coronavirus.
Donovan Mitchell gives update on his health
Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell delivered a positive message while updating the public his recovery from the coronavirus. In a 30-second video posted Saturday to NBA.com, Mitchell expressed his thanks to...
NYC's 311 helpline flooded with coronavirus calls
New Yorkers are busy dialing 311 for the 411 on coronavirus. In the past two weeks, the city's helpline has been swamped with nearly 20,000 questions about the deadly, fast-moving...
Illinois mayor can ban booze and guns under coronavirus emergency act
The Second Amendment be damned! At least an Illinois mayor seems to think so. In an executive order, Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen declared a coronavirus emergency -- not one...
'Sex and the City' author hunkers down in the Hamptons over coronavirus fears
There's no sex in this city, or hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol. Candace Bushnell, author of the iconic "Sex and the City," is riding out coronavirus panic in a quaint...
Iona hires Rick Pitino in stunning move
Rick Pitino is back in college basketball and he will make his return at Iona College, the school announced Saturday. After The Post reported on Friday that Pitino was a...
Services canceled at all NY archdiocese churches
The decision in the middle of the church's most solemn season, Lent, comes "in light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of medical experts," the Archdiocese's...
Bronx principal publicly shames struggling kids, teachers say
One boy sobbed so hard he gasped for breath. A girl scrawled in despair that she wanted to kill herself. These were grade-schoolers' alarming responses to a Bronx principal’s belief...
Outta my way, A--HOLE: What's not OK on NY personalized plates
S--KER. Well, That's what you are if you think the DMV is going to let you put that word on a personalized plate. There's just no way, A--HOLE. Oh, that’s...
Yankees' first informal workout is 'pretty weird'
TAMPA — George M. Steinbrenner Field should have been packed on Saturday — filled with Yankees fans on vacation, as well as Phillies fans who made the short trip from...
Charles Oliveira will outlast Kevin Lee in Brazilian UFC battle
The UFC travels to Brazil for Fight Night Brasilia, where raucous fans usually fill the stands, but will be missing this time due to coronavirus. Eighth-ranked American Kevin Lee will...
XFL player tests positive for coronavirus
A player from the XFL’s Seattle Dragons has tested positive for the coronavirus, the league confirmed in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the player self-reported symptoms to...
Heartbreaking video shows coronavirus' devastating toll on Italy
A heartbreaking video shows the devastating toll that COVID-19 is taking on the Italian people. In the footage, a man speaking Italian zooms in on the front page of L'Eco...
NY Department of Corrections suspends visits statewide until mid-April
New York state is banning visitation at its prisons until April 11 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The ban was scheduled to go into effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, according...
Sister pact: Best friends discover they're actually siblings
For 17 years, best friends Ashley Thomas and Latoya Wimberly have been as close as sisters. Now, after all this time, they find out they really are sisters. Thomas, 31,...
Sleep better at night with these 30 bedding and pillow deals happening right now
Take a good, hard look at where and how you sleep. Are your sheets scratchy and worn out? Is your pillow not supporting your neck and spine enough? Do you...
Save 40% on this popular pocket multilingual assistant
We’re living in the golden age of instant gratification. You can online shop with one-click, set alarms on your Amazon Alexa just by asking aloud, and even binge-watch videos on...
Teachers plan 'mass sickout' over de Blasio's refusal to close NYC schools
Twitter postings calling for the sickout started appearing Friday, with nervous teachers consulting colleagues about taking the drastic action to protect themselves and their families.
Knicks, MSG get encouraging coronavirus news
The Celtics and TD Garden released separate statements indicating Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell were “unlikely’’ to have the coronavirus when they played in Boston on March 6....
US extends travel ban to include UK, Ireland amid coronavirus pandemic
The White House extended its European travel ban to the United Kingdom and Ireland on Saturday after the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK doubled overnight. The two countries...
Megxit is a major blow for biracial people who saw Meghan as a role model
When Meghan Markle first announced her engagement to Prince Harry in November 2017, she had no bigger fan than myself. As I wrote at the time, Markle — the outspoken...
Alaska becomes 49th state to confirm case of coronavirus
A cargo pilot who landed at Anchorage's international airport Wednesday and stayed in a hotel before seeking medical help was the first confirmed case in Alaska, the Anchorage Daily News...
White House begins taking visitor temperatures in coronavirus crackdown
The White House is getting tough on coronavirus with a new temperature-check policy — and no one, not even President Trump, is exempt. An official with the presidential physician's office...
Doctor-turned-YouTube sensation praised for coronavirus advice
Dr. John Campbell has 439,000 subscribers to his channel and views for his videos -- daily updates on the pandemic as well as how-to's, including one on hand-washing -- have...
Boeing faces another probe after 12-inch crack found on 737 jet
Bad News Boeing. Now, the airplane manufacturer has more to worry about than just its failed 737 Max jet. Federal air-safety officials are investigating the Boeing 737 model after the...
Coronavirus care won't bar immigrants from getting green cards
A new rule that disqualifies immigrants who use government benefits from getting green cards will not apply to people who seek testing or care for the new coronavirus. US Citizenship...
Why so many billionaires are fleeing to this small Wyoming town
John Truett made millions as an oil and gas CEO, but since moving to Teton County, Wyoming — an area inhabited by an increasing number of wealthy transplants like himself...
Hong Kong dog with coronavirus tests negative after quarantine
The Hong Kong pooch with a "low-level" coronavirus infection has reportedly tested negative for the deadly bug. The ailing pet was placed in quarantine after oral and nasal tests at...
What a shortened MLB season may look like and who's best prepared
The Dodgers were the best team on paper when the major leagues suspended operations. They will project as more fearsome whenever the sport returns. Everything about a condensed or shortened...
Lawyers argue Sackler family shouldn't be shielded in opioid lawsuits
Letting the ultra-rich Sacklers use their company's bankruptcy to shield them from opioid lawsuits sends the wrong message about the justice system, two dozen state attorneys general are arguing. New...
Trump says he has been tested for coronavirus
President Trump has been tested for coronavirus, he revealed Saturday. "I had my temperature taken coming into the room, I also took the test last night," Trump told reporters during...
Zion Williamson, Giannis Antetokounmpo donate to out-of-work stadium employees
The NBA announced Thursday it was suspending its season "until further notice" amid the coronavirus epidemic -- putting thousands of stadium employees out of work.
Teen busted for attacking Asian man in alleged coronavirus-linked hate crime
Cops arrested a teenager for a coronavirus-inspired hate crime on the Upper East Side, police said Saturday. The 13-year-old boy turned himself in at the 23 Precinct with his mother...
Savvy teens setup hands-free lemonade stand amid coronavirus crisis
These teen Upper West Side twins are taking a stand against coronavirus. Literally making lemonade from lemons, eager entrepreneurs Gideon and Samuel Bialkin rolled out their citrus stand on Columbus...
'Where's your f--king mask': Asian man, son harassed in potential coronavirus-related hate crime
The 47-year-old victim and his son were at the corner of 70th Avenue and Queens Boulevard at around 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, when they were approached by a man decked...
Bernie Bros warn of 'massive exodus' if Democrats nominate Joe Biden
"We will never - NEVER boost or support Joe Biden or defend his abysmal record and terrible policy positions," Henry Williams, executive director of The Gravel Institute, told The Post.
US-Mexico border may be closed — by Mexico — due to coronavirus
The US-Mexico border could be shut down to contain the coronavirus outbreak — by Mexico, health officials said. Mexico, where there are 26 confirmed cases, is preparing to ban non-essential...
Apple to shutter all retail stores outside of China amid coronavirus
"We will be closing all of our retail stores outside of Greater China until March 27," company boss Tim Cook said, urging customers to take their issues online.
Venezuela reports first coronavirus cases amid national health crisis
Many hospitals lack basics such as water and soap and struggle to treat even more common ailments, the Associated Press reported.
Guatemala bans flights from US, Canada to contain coronavirus spread
Guatemala will ban flights from the US and Canada in an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak, after the first COVID-19 case was confirmed there Friday. The moratorium will begin...
Spain hit with 1,500 new coronavirus cases, becoming latest pandemic hotspot
Spain is the latest hotspot for the coronavirus pandemic, with 1,500 new cases Saturday — half in the capital city of Madrid. The skyrocketing number of infections has pushed Spain...
Critics question ethics of Ilhan Omar's marriage to embattled campaign consultant
The Minnesota Democrat's critics are wondering out loud about payments that her campaign has made to the political consulting firm run by her new husband, Timothy Mynett.
Son of a glitch! Biden's first virtual town hall riddled with technical failures
"Am I live?" the former vice president asked as an Illinois voter tried to ask him a question.
De Blasio defends keeping schools open in coronavirus crisis
While offering condolences for the first New York City death due to coronavirus Mayor Bill De Blasio also used a television appearance Saturday morning to defend his refusal to shut...
Schumer pushes Senate to pass coronavirus relief bill
The huge coronavirus relief package passed after midnight Saturday morning in the House will mean billions for New York — and Sen. Chuck Schumer is pushing for fast action in...
Maryland police fatally shot sleeping man, lawyer claims
Montgomery County police officers have said they shot Duncan Socrates Lemp only after he "confronted" them. But Rene Sandler, who is representing Lemp's relatives calls the police account “completely contrary”...
NY's first coronavirus death confirmed in NYC, Cuomo says
ALBANY -- Coronavirus has claimed its first life in New York. A woman with underlying respiratory issues died in Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, Gov. Cuomo announced this morning....
Inside one man's secret mission to rescue jihadi brides from ISIS
It was a good thing John Carney came strapped for combat. His life hung in the balance. Decked out in a Kevlar vest, an AK-47 slung over his shoulder, Glock...
AOC blasts Republican lawmakers over coronavirus relief bill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vented her frustrations about the House coronavirus relief bill on Instagram, calling out her GOP colleagues for kowtowing to President Trump. The post, featuring boyfriend Riley Roberts...
Airlines could use the coronavirus crisis to jack up prices for good
It’s not a great time to be in the airline business. On Wednesday, President Trump banned European air travel from 26 countries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, leading...
Man shot in the head by road-rage driver in Park Slope dies, suspect on the loose
A Brooklyn man who was shot in the head in Park Slope by a short-fused driver apparently enraged when his car was cut off, died Saturday of his injuries, police...
Trump hits a slump as Biden and the coronavirus continue to rise
The question for Donald Trump is not whether he can beat Joe Biden. It is whether he can beat Joe Biden, an epidemic, a recession, and a few swing voters...
US slams China over coronavirus accusation targeting US troops
The State Department has chastised China's ambassador to the US for Beijing's insinuation that American service members might have brought the coronavirus to Wuhan. David Stillwell, the top U.S. diplomat...
Trump doesn't need to be tested for coronavirus, doctor's note says
He brought in a doctor's note. The White House released a letter from President Trump's in-house physician late Friday to quell fears that his boss is harboring a case of...
This number will help you find a parking space, a home — and even true love
Every New Yorker knows the pain that is the apartment search. You desperately hunt for the perfect place, only to find the competition fierce and nabbing any halfway decent apartment...
Using tote bags instead of plastic could help spread the coronavirus
The COVID-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those “sustainable” shopping bags that politicians and environmentalists have been so eager to impose on the public. These reusable tote bags can...
This book might be the most emotional story you'll read all year
If you’ve been looking for a book that gives you a solid cathartic weep and a renewed sense of joy in family ties, look no further than “Nobody Will Tell...
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro will be tested for coronavirus again
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be retested for coronavirus after his first test came back negative. The test will be done early next week, to rule out any chance that...
Red-carpet fashion: Cynthia Erivo, Kim Kardashian West, Alison Brie
HAUTE HUE: Citrus crush When life gives you lemons — wear them! That goes for oranges, too. Take a page from Hollywood's golden girls, and pucker up to the bright...
Man busted with Florida pol in hotel room with meth was gay escort
Andrew Gillum was caught in a room with more than just drugs. The man who overdosed on crystal meth in a Florida hotel room with Gillum, a Democrat who made...
Mainland China now has more imported cases of coronavirus
In the latest sign that the coronavirus outbreak in mainland China is continuing to subside, officials said Friday that there were more new imported cases than cases that originated locally,...
US base in Iraq hit with rockets following deadly attack days ago
An unusual daytime rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq injured at least two Iraqi soldiers Saturday — just days after a similar strike killed two Americans. The...
Yankees starter's suspension time won't change
TAMPA — Domestic-violence offender Domingo German signed off on a punishment that, he assumed, would get him back in action for more than half of the 2020 season. In reality,...
Mike Piazza knows sports' healing power after a crisis
PORT ST. LUCIE — When Mike Piazza hit his iconic two-run home run in the eighth inning of a 3-2 win over the Braves on Sept. 21, 2001 in the...
Yankees' show of unity provides morale boost in these dark days
TAMPA — Now that remote learning and remote working have become as commonplace as a pharmacy sold out of Purell, it shouldn’t surprise you that we have hit another coronavirus-inspired...
The Masters used one word that comforted the golf world
The first domino fell at about 10 p.m. Thursday when PGA Tour announced it was canceling the final three rounds of The Players Championship and the next three tournaments over...
This Mets offseason just gets crazier and crazier
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets spent Friday in limbo, waiting to find out the next steps they would take after spring training was shuttered around the league. The work...
Nets reportedly to be tested for the coronavirus
Now that the NBA has suspended its season because of the coronavirus pandemic — and after two Jazz players already have tested positive — the Nets reportedly will get tested...
The unseen force dictating top of NFL draft
If the Jets are criticized for negotiating a contract near the top of a $16 million per year market to keep All-Pro safety Jamal Adams from free agency … If...
Mets great 'praying' for his friends in Italy
PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Piazza and his family live in Italy. They came back to their home in Miami in February and opted to stay here. Since then, scary...
How NHL is handling its coronavirus pause
This is the message, until it’s not. As the NHL and the Players’ Association tried to figure out the details for what this “pause” in the season might look like...
These NCAA athletes will get another year of eligibility
Student-athletes who participate in spring sports will not lose a year of eligibility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA announced Friday. A day after spring season championships were canceled...
Yankees aren't going anywhere
TAMPA — The Yankees don’t know when the coronavirus will loosen its chokehold on the world enough for big league baseball to resume. What they do understand is this: When...
No Masters: PGA Tour pros react to golf's shutdown
First was the NBA. Then came MLS and the NHL. Then the NCAA Tournament and MLB. Those major sports organizations ceased operation on Wednesday and Thursday. Then, on Friday morning,...
NBA star's father doesn't have the coronavirus
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets got some good news Friday night, when they learned Donovan Mitchell Sr., their director of player relations and community outreach, tested negative for the...
Hofstra coach 'choked up' about missed opportunity
The sound was difficult to interpret. Mostly, it sounded like phone static. Then, it sounded like Joe Mihalich again. “Excuse me, I’m sorry,” the Hofstra basketball coach said. “I’m just...
MMA, boxing face key obstacles to keeping cards alive
It seems only natural that combat sports aren’t going down to the coronavirus without a fight. While all the major sports leagues and tournaments around the country have essentially ceased...
Rutgers eager for future despite this year's unfinished business
Posted in the Rutgers locker room was the scheduled date — March 15, 2020 — of Selection Sunday. Scarlet Knights coach Steve Pikiell didn’t like to talk about the NCAA...
Third person at Mar-a-Lago with Trump tests positive for coronavirus
A third person who visited President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort last weekend has tested positive for the coronavirus. Acting Brazil Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Nestor Forster, who sat at Trump’s...
Rangers sign first-round pick
The future looks brighter for the Rangers, even with the coronavirus currently halting this NHL season. The Rangers signed 2018 first-round selection K’Andre Miller to a three-year entry-level contract on...
House easily passes sweeping coronavirus aid package
The House easily passed a bipartisan coronavirus aid package early Saturday morning after intense negotiating between Democrats and the Trump administration. The bill passed 363-40, with 40 Republicans voting against...
The latest coronavirus sports postponements
The Masters joined a long list of sporting events that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic when it was postponed Friday amid fears of spreading COVID-19 at a large...
Defense Department orders domestic travel lockdown for service members, workers
The Defense Department late Friday halted all domestic travel for US-based service members, civilian employees and their families in response to the coronavirus. It's the strictest travel restrictions yet for...
The Knicks' new coronavirus reality
In a perfect world, the Knicks would have been in sunny Miami on Friday, facing the resurgent Heat while playing out their season’s final 16 games. Instead, it was Day...
Giants bring back overachieving linebacker
Not many members of the 2019 Giants outperformed expectations. One of the few re-signed Friday, just three days before NFL free agency opens. Inside linebacker David Mayo is back, The...
NYPD gives cops expired hand sanitizer, single mask to combat coronavirus
Big Apple cops are getting squeezed on coronavirus gear. The city distributed expired, half-empty hand sanitizer and a single mask to NYPD officers Friday after their union complained of a...