March 22, 2020
Nets center's status with team is one big mystery
Part I of a new series analyzing the Brooklyn Nets. When the coronavirus pandemic suspended the NBA season, it was still a little unclear exactly what Jarrett Allen is, and...
Florida coronavirus patient says Trump-backed drug saved his life
A Florida man diagnosed with coronavirus claims he was saved from certain death by an anti-malaria drug touted as a possible treatment by President Trump. Rio Giardinieri, 52, told Los...
How NFL free agency shook up the league's hierarchy
The free-agent frenzy left heads spinning as usual. One man’s view of the NFL landscape, from best to worst, from 1-32: 1. Kansas City Chiefs — Their cap-strapped reality forced...
Funerals forced to go online amid coronavirus pandemic
It’s the final nail in the coffin. An increasing number of mourners are choosing to skip paying their respects to the dead in person amid the coronavirus pandemic, instead opting...
Canada pulls out of 2020 Olympics in coronavirus revolt
TORONTO — The Canadian Olympic Committee says it won't send athletes to the Tokyo Games unless they're postponed for a year, becoming the first country to threaten such a move...
Why Dolphins must pick polarizing NFL draft prospect
In exactly a month, the 2020 NFL Draft will commence, with league commissioner Roger Goodell announcing which team LSU quarterback Joe Burrow goes to as the No. 1 overall pick...
Olympic swimmer describes his battle with coronavirus: 'Worst I've ever endured'
An Olympic gold medalist on Sunday said he'd contracted COVID-19 and described the illness as "by far the worst virus I have ever endured." Retired South African swimmer Cameron van...
Rangers' complicated fiasco with draft bust isn't over
Part I of a new series analyzing the Rangers. When it began, I can begin to tell you (apologies to the great Neil Diamond) that it likely all started to...
Laid-off eatery workers face health-insurance crisis amid coronavirus
It’s going to be a tough spring for people who used to work at restaurants. After abruptly losing their jobs because of the coronavirus crisis, former waitstaff and kitchen workers...
How Trump can win re-election in a pandemic
Three weeks ago, President Trump seemed poised for victory in November. The economy was strong. The nation was at peace. That is usually a recipe for re-election — despite Trump’s...
Navy hospital ship will be sent to New York to help battle coronavirus
A mammoth floating Navy hospital that was sent to New York after 9/11 will lend a hand to the region once again — this time to help in the battle...
'Westworld' just killed off this surviving 'Game of Thrones' character
Spoiler alert warning.
New York City coronavirus death toll nears triple digits
The deadly strain of coronavirus wreaking havoc across the world has taken the lives of 99 patients in the Big Apple as of Sunday night, officials said. City Hall released new...
Proposed trillion-dollar coronavirus stimulus bill blocked by Senate Democrats
The trillion-dollar coronavirus stimulus package that would help offset the devastating economic effects of the virus hit a roadblock Sunday night as Democrats blocked a procedural vote on the measure....
NBA star can't 'smell anything' because of coronavirus
Rudy Gobert gave fans a peek into dealing with the coronavirus, which apparently in his case includes not being able to smell anything. The Jazz forward, who was the first...
Yankees superstar staying ready thanks to pregnant wife
There is no telling when Opening Day will take place, but Gerrit Cole is staying prepared. The Yankees' $324 million ace, who almost certainly will be on the mound in...
Staten Island couple still holds wedding amid coronavirus warnings
Here comes the bride — coronavirus be damned. A Staten Island couple threw caution — and a slew of dire government warnings — to the wind Sunday by getting married...
The Olympics' coronavirus waiting game is delusional
We are all, all of us, going through various stages of denial where sports are concerned. We are entering Week 3 of our games-free world and we are all here...
The lockdown is showing how New York City is all about its people
Sometimes, it takes the total absence of something to see how important it is. Right now, Gotham has its tall buildings, landmarks, parks, theaters, subways. What’s missing is its most important...
Mitt Romney goes into self-quarantine after exposure to Rand Paul
Republican Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee on Sunday said they were going into self-quarantine after being exposed to Sen. Rand Paul, who tested positive for the coronavirus. Both Utah...
In this strange new world, our screens are proving our salvation
At this crazy moment in our lives, amid a devastating once-in-a-generation viral pandemic, let’s pause to shout: Hooray for our screens! Cheers for our smart devices! Hooray for Facebook, WhatsApp...
Richard Carranza's appalling coronavirus hi-jinks should be last straw
As low as our expectations for Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza had grown long ago, we’re still appalled at his performance in the face of the coronavirus crisis. As Susan Edelman...
Private-sector manned launch will start new American space age
SpaceX is getting set to fly two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in the next few months. This presages the start of a new American Space Age —...
Why New York needs to freeze all pay hikes for government workers
With much of New York’s economy shut down and millions of taxpayers likely to depend on federal “emergency support” payments to make it through, an immediate pay freeze for all...
Andrew Cuomo is truly rising to the challenge of the corona crisis
How’s he doing? Gov. Andrew Cuomo, that is. Pretty well, thank you very kindly. For sure, the crisis is far from over. And much work lies ahead. But this fairly...
Pence: At least 254K Americans tested for coronavirus, over 30K positive
At least 254,000 Americans have been tested for coronavirus and received results -- with more than 30,000 testing positive, Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday. The government hopes to...
Big free-agency coup screams new Giants mentality
You can be sure whenever the Giants line up and play defense, Blake Martinez will don the helmet with the green dot affixed to the back of it. When it...
NBA insiders still believe in RJ Barrett's All-Star potential
Part I of a 15-part series analyzing the present and future of each member of the Knicks’ 15-man roster. Presented in alphabetical order. The enduring moment of RJ Barrett’s rookie...
Milwaukee landlord slashes rent to $100 amid coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus crisis may have caused the economy to tank but one Milwaukee landlord is doing what he can to help out by slashing his two tenants’ April rent to $100....
Shady Democratic groups are politicizing pandemic and other commentary
2020 watch: Politicizing Pandemic “A network of Democratic nonprofits and super PACs are funneling millions of dollars toward advertisements” blaming President Trump for the coronavirus crisis, The Federalist’s Madeline Osburn...
Nigeria reports poisonings from possible coronavirus drug chloroquine
Nigeria on Sunday warned about cases of chloroquine poisoning after the anti-Malaria drug was hailed as a possible cure for coronavirus, according to a report. Health officials in the West...
Revealing phone call sealed Tom Brady's split from Patriots
A 90-minute phone conversation last Wednesday was enough to sell Tom Brady on the Buccaneers. General manager Jason Licht and head coach Bruce Arians went in thinking they needed an...
The Seahawks' backup plan if top free agent bolts
The Seattle Seahawks are awaiting an answer from free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney on their contract offer but reportedly are thinking about a Plan B. The News Tribune in Tacoma,...
Trump: Emergency hospitals, medical supplies coming to New York
President Trump on Sunday announced that four emergency hospitals and much-needed medical supplies are on their way to New York to help combat the coronavirus outbreak. Trump said he had...
Forgotten Stanley Cup mayhem resurfaces with coronavirus
Sarah Hall has heard the stories about her great-grandfather, more and more as the years have gone on. She understands the rising interest in Joe Hall — sometimes dubbed “Bad”...
Check out The Post's early college hoops rankings
The Post offers an early look at the 2020-21 college basketball season with our top 15 teams: 1. Kentucky The last time John Calipari landed the top-ranked recruiting class in...
DOE orders all 'non-essential' staff to work from home
City schools Chancellor Richard Carranza started working from home Friday.
NYPD's COVID-19 cases near 100, as hundreds more cops call out sick
The NYPD now has 98 confirmed cases of coronavirus — and double the average number of cops calling out sick, officials said Sunday. In one Brooklyn precinct, the entire detective...
Florida coronavirus proposal would leave Yankees lost
If Florida officials enact a stay-at-home policy, the Yankees who have been at George M. Steinbrenner Field could be forced to stop working out and receiving treatment. That would likely...
23 more inmates being released to stem jailhouse coronavirus outbreaks
"Clearly, there are some people we do not feel comfortable releasing," said Mayor de Blasio.
Tom Brady's old buddy could replace him in Patriots twist
Tom Brady has left New England, but one of his good friends is coming back. The Patriots reached an agreement to sign veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on Sunday, according to...
Olympics might cave into coronavirus pressure
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks announced Sunday amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus...
Kale no! Oreos, chips, comfort food sales rise during quarantine
Shoppers are stocking up on Oreos, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and even Spam during social distancing.
De Blasio announces stricter rules on public gatherings
We're going to give people a chance to get used to this, but I guarantee you: we will enforce this new reality."
Angela Merkel in quarantine after doctor tests positive for coronavirus
The doctor had given Merkel a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.
Anheuser-Busch is making hand sanitizer
"It's in all our hands to make a difference."
Coronavirus Diary Day 3: Long Island mom reveals how to prepare for 'quarantine prison'
Long Island mom Diana Berrent, 45, has been quarantining herself in a room at her Port Washington home since she first came down with symptoms of coronavirus. Today, she takes...
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart says coronavirus 'hit me like a ton of bricks'
One of the first congressman infected with the novel coronavirus says it hit him "like a ton of bricks" -- with the "tricky bug" constantly returning whenever he thinks he...
Tom Brady enjoys golf outing with son after major move
Brady shared the special moments Saturday on Instagram.
NYC jails see outbreak of coronavirus cases with exponential increase expected
The pandemic COVID-19 is spreading through New York City jails — as city officials report a total of 46 confirmed cases in the jail system with a dire warning of...
Suicide note from Manhattan man who jumped to his death revealed
He landed in the courtyard of his Tribeca apartment building, where he was pronounced dead.
City cancels remote coronavirus testing to focus on hospital sites
The city put the brakes on planned remote coronavirus testing sites Sunday and will instead divert resources to testing facilities at area hospitals. "We are determining the best way to...
Cuomo: Coronavirus pandemic could last up to 9 months
The deadly coronavirus pandemic could persist into 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday. "It is going to be four months, six months, nine months," said Cuomo during an Albany...
Union reps for NYC cops, firefighters demand more COVID-19 testing
The unions representing cops, firefighters and EMS officers are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to make them a higher priority for access to coronavirus testing given their front-line duties interacting...
NewYork-Presbyterian hospital bans dads from delivery room
The state Department of Health advised hospitals to suspend almost all visitation.
Epstein, Maxwell wanted me to have surrogate baby: Virginia Roberts
Former teen “sex slave” Virginia Roberts Giuffre says she finally fled Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell after three years, when they asked her, at age 19, to bear their surrogate...
How the NFL Draft is changing during coronavirus
What was supposed to happen in Vegas isn't staying in Vegas. April's NFL Draft 2020 will be held in a studio instead of in Las Vegas, according to the Los...
12-year-old coronavirus patient 'fighting for her life' on ventilator
The girl had no pre-existing conditions and had not recently traveled.
Jets pounce on new free agent to fill cornerback void
With a remodeled offensive line in place, the New York Jets had three positions to shift their focus next in free agency. As the stalled wide receiver market (and the...
James Dolan, Charles Oakley ordered into mediation in ongoing legal battle
In the latest development in the ongoing legal battle between Knicks owner James Dolan and fan favorite Charles Oakley, the two have been ordered into mediation by a federal appeals...
FEMA chief: Medical supplies now being shipped to hospitals
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said urgently needed medical supplies like masks are being shipped to hospitals from the national stockpile. "They're shipping today, they shipped yesterday,...
Widespread testing may have wiped out coronavirus in Italian village
Researchers believe testing all citizens, whether or not they have symptoms, "provides a way to control this pandemic."
Senator Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus
Sen. Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in quarantine, he said Sunday. "Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is...
Porn on 'mandatory production hold' amid coronavirus crisis
Toilet paper isn't the only thing in short supply! With millions of people cooped up in their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic, porn fans are being denied fresh, American...
Cuomo gives city 24 hours to address crowding in parks amid coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said he's giving the city 24 hours to find a way to keep defiant city residents from flocking to parks amid the coronavirus pandemic. "It...
Sports streaming guide: Where to watch old games during coronavirus shutdown
If those viral videos of a Roomba and a Swiffer acting like a curling stone and broom, or marbles racing down a hill aren’t filling your void for sporting events...
Loss of taste and smell could be crucial symptoms of coronavirus
Young patients who don't have a cough or fever may experience a loss of smell and taste.
AOC: Americans should get a check now, take back money from the rich later
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday said in the interest of immediately getting money to struggling Americans, the federal government should send checks to everybody -- and then claw back what...
Healthy 39-year-old woman dies waiting for coronavirus test results
A healthy 39-year-old social worker died days after initially turning down a coronavirus test because she was told she was "low-risk," her boyfriend said in a heartbreaking Facebook post. Josh...
Some coronavirus patients feel better before getting really sick, doctors say
"They're doing OK, and then all of a sudden they're really fatigued, a lot more [shortness] of breath and having chest pains."
If you’re trying to cook more, check out these pro-level knives
Knives are to chefs as brushes are to painters. Simply put, if you want to craft “Master Chef” worthy dishes, they’re the most essential tool you can have in your...
Learn a valuable new skill from home with these discounted online courses
Remember that new skill you promised yourself you would learn by the end of 2020? Remember how you kept pushing it off since January 1st, thinking you’d rather focus on...
Two Mets teaming up in celebrity beer pong tournament
Baseball may be delayed indefinitely, but Marcus Stroman's competitive juices are not. The Mets pitcher has signed up for a virtual beer pong tournament -- sports in the time of...
Stimulus bill includes average of $3,000 check for family of four: Mnuchin
Mnuchin also said small businesses will get "two weeks of cash flow to pay your workers."
Trump says auto-makers have 'go ahead' to make ventilators
President Trump on Sunday said auto-makers have been given the "go ahead" to begin manufacturing ventilators needed by health-care professionals on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic....
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier in critical condition with non-coronavirus pneumonia
DeSaulnier, 67, was hospitalized March 13 with complications from pneumonia after he suffered a rib fracture during a fall.
Coronavirus in NY: Cuomo calls for Javits Center hospitals as cases hit 15,168
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up four emergency hospitals inside Manhattan’s Javits Center to help combat the coronavirus, as the number of...
Tom Brady truly had enough of Bill Belichick
More than money, offensive weapons or warm weather, Tom Brady may have just been chasing happiness and appreciation -- two things he couldn't get from Bill Belichick. Brady shocked most...
Guardian Angels caring for NYC's homeless amid coronavirus outbreak
The Guardian Angels are stepping in to care for the city's most vulnerable population — the homeless and emotionally disturbed — who seem to have been forgotten as New York...
'Above the Law' blog founder David Lat on ventilator with coronavirus
"He is hanging in there, and we're praying he'll recover," his husband, Zachary Baron Shemtob, told the New York Law Journal.
New Jersey's first coronavirus patient released from hospital on oxygen
New Jersey's first coronavirus patient says he has been released from the hospital but faces a tough road to recovery since the ordeal has left him on an oxygen machine....
Bronx Councilman's top aide, wife and two kids test positive for coronavirus
A top aide for Bronx Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. says he, his wife and two children have tested positive for coronavirus but are doing well. “Friends and Family: I'm sure...
Cool yet comfy clothes to wear if you're working from home
What does "business casual" mean these days? Now that we're practicing social distancing and advised to stay at home, your couch is likely your office, but yes, you still need...
Patriots thank Tom Brady in effusive full-page newspaper ad
Robert Kraft is really going to miss Tom Brady. Two days after the six-time Super Bowl champion officially joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 years with the New England...
'Alarming': Top surgeon warns NYC hospital could be over capacity in 3 weeks
"The hard data has become alarming," said Dr. Craig Smith, chief of surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
De Blasio: NYC hospitals 10 days away from running out of essential equipment
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday warned that Big Apple hospitals are just 10 days away from running out of essential equipment to save lives from the novel coronavirus. "If...
Companies are making mental-health care fast and accessible
Companies like Ginger, Big Health and Talkspace offer employer-paid, mostly digital mental-health services 24/7.
Ruthie Ann Miles reveals she's pregnant again after losing daughter, unborn baby in crash
Ruthie Ann Miles, the Broadway star whose daughter and unborn baby died after a driver blew through a red light on a Park Slope street, has revealed that she is...
Can I take sick leave due to my anxiety about coronavirus?
I work in a grocery store, and I am freaked out about the coronavirus. The anxiety is making it difficult for me to work. Is my anxiety a legitimate medical...
First federal inmate tests positive for coronavirus
An inmate jailed in New York City’s Metropolitan Detention Center has tested positive for the pandemic COVID-19 — marking the first coronavirus case of a detainee in the federal prison...
38 test positive for coronavirus in NYC jails, including Rikers
New York City was hit by the nation’s largest coronavirus jail outbreak to date this week, with at least 38 people testing positive at the notorious Rikers Island complex and...
March Madness simulation: NCAA champion is revealed
March Madness lives on. Following the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, The Post projected the final bracket and spent the rest of the week presenting round-by-round results produced via online...
NFL veterans Jets could pursue in 2nd wave of free agency
The Jets still have plenty of roster holes to fill as the second week of free agency gets under way. General manager Joe Douglas has shown he is a bargain...
MLB Opening Day delay draws sad parallels
This coming Thursday was supposed to deliver Gerrit Cole overpowering a dreadful Orioles lineup at Camden Yards on Opening Day in the free-agent prize’s debut for the Yankees. Gleyber Torres’...
Mike Pence, second lady test negative for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen have tested negative for the coronavirus, his spokeswoman said Saturday. The vice president was tested Saturday after a member of his staff...
New Giant ready to make impact on offensive line
If an app existed to objectively calculate the ideal team for an NFL free agent based on his wish list, it would have led Cameron Fleming to the New York...
NFL free agency grades are in: What was learned
NFL free agency is not only about doling out massive contracts. There are trades, salary-cap casualties, bargains and scheme fits to consider. The interesting thing about the first week of...
Apple updates Siri for coronavirus questioning
Siri is now taking cues from the CDC. Apple updated its voice assistant to respond to anxious users who ask it "Hey Siri, do I have the coronavirus?" or questions...
FDA issues emergency approval for faster, on-site coronavirus tests
Faster coronavirus tests are on the way. The diagnostics company Cepheid has received emergency federal approval for the use of its tests — which can detect the virus causing COVID-19...
Man robbed at gunpoint after coronavirus-related release from Rikers
He was safer at Rikers. A man was robbed at gunpoint in Greenwich Village early Saturday -- just hours after he was released from the notorious jail complex due to...
Mystery point guard could be Knicks' answer
When ESPN’s college basketball maven Seth Greenberg gave his draft recommendation for the Knicks to select Iowa State point guard Tyrese Haliburton, it came with a caveat. The former Virginia...
Coronavirus supply shortage vexes Forest Hills clinic owner
The novel coronavirus pandemic has been tough on small businesses, many of which, being nonessential, have had to close. But Dr. Nabil Salib’s small business — which is an essential...
Tips if you're let go because of coronavirus
Workers fired or dislocated by the coronavirus have big questions about everything from health care and unemployment benefits to fears of termination and coronavirus exposure. Employment attorneys and other experts...