June 14, 2020
Best of New York sports: Greatest catch, biggest choke and more
Over the past week, we have dug deep on some of the best things in New York sports history — from trades to pop culture cameos and free agents to...
Tulsa health director 'wishes' Trump would reschedule rally amid coronavirus spike
The director of Tulsa's Health Department said he "wishes" President Trump would reschedule Saturday's campaign rally as the city experiences an uptick in coronavirus cases. “I think it’s an honor...
Contender gives Funny Cide owner shot at Belmont redemption
Against the odds, Sackatoga Stables is back for Saturday’s fan-less Belmont Stakes with the favorite, Tiz the Law. The 3-year-old bay colt will also be a local favorite — 17...
Filipino journalist given 6-year sentence: 'Assault on freedom of the press'
MANILA, Philippines — An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom...
Atlanta police seek masked woman suspected of burning down Wendy's
Atlanta police are looking for a woman wanted for setting fire to a Wendy's Saturday night amid unrest over the deadly police shooting of Rayshard Brooks. The Atlanta Police Department...
Sideline reporters' role may never be the same
NBC “Sunday Night Football” sideline reporter, Michele Tafoya, has long held an idea of having her own camera. If she sees something on the bench, she could videotape it and...
Yankees great CC Sabathia makes cameo on 'Billions'
Yankees great CC Sabathia, along with Barstool Sports media personality Eric Sollenberger — better known as PFT Commenter — made cameos on Sunday night’s episode of “Billions,” the hit Showtime...
TLC's 'sMothered' recap: Tackiest graduation gift ever?
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Never Trumpers are always wrong: Devine
President Trump gave an inspirational speech at West Point on Saturday, pitched at the Class of 2020, which will carry the burden of seeing the country through this turning point...
Seattle demonstrators can't decide on name for their cop-free protest space
Seattle activists just can't settle on a name for their cop-free protest pace. Once known as the "Capital Hill Autonomous Zone," or CHAZ, the protesters behind the festival-like takeover of...
Sushi restaurateur swims past pandemic mayhem with thriving sales
The coronavirus pandemic has been strangely good to New York City restaurateur Garry Kanfer. At a time when most Big Apple eateries are struggling to survive, Manhattan sushi restaurant Kissaki...
NASCAR driver's life has been hell since fiery Confederate flag post
Ray Ciccarelli, the NASCAR driver who threatened to quit after the sport banned the Confederate flag, tried to set the record straight about his controversial post on Facebook, saying he...
Subway franchise owners revolt over new $10 promo
The $5 footlong is back — and most of Subway’s mom-and-pop store operators are not happy about it. Starting on Tuesday, America’s largest restaurant chain will begin promoting a version...
Scary former Cowboy poised to save Giants offensive line
The best of them try to find a way to see eye-to-eye with their students, even if they cannot actually stand up and see eye-to-eye with any of them. Marc...
Springing a cop-attacking looter: one judge's new low
On top of everything else menacing the city these days, Judge Laurie Peterson is at it again — springing an accused looter charged with bashing a cop’s head with a...
Thousands of protesters dress in white for 'Black Trans Lives' rally in Brooklyn
Thousands of protesters -- all dressed in white -- gathered in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon to rally in support of the black transgender population. An enormous sea of people packed...
How to force social media to respect free speech -- or pay big
You might expect to have your speech suppressed in Communist China. But in the United States? That should be unthinkable. Unfortunately, it now happens every single day in the digital...
PGA Tour aces coronavirus return in what was weird week
FORT WORTH, Texas — Well, it worked. The PGA Tour pulled it off, conducting its first tournament after a three-month hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it was done...
The statue-smashers won't stop there -- unless we stop them now
Columbus sailed the ocean blue — and then got beheaded in Boston’s North End. Local governments should arrest and prosecute “protesters” who are attacking statues all across the West. Otherwise,...
Trump vs. Biden and our yearning for 'normalcy'
The killing of George Floyd rightly horrified Americans. The ensuing protests united us around police accountability. But no sooner had people lined up to agree with the premise that bad...
Daniel Berger emerges as shocking winner in golf's return
FORT WORTH, Texas — Daniel Berger was emotional, and he had every reason to be moved. Berger captured the Charles Schwab Challenge, the first PGA Tour event following a three-month...
The intolerant 'Church of Wokeness' and other commentary
From the right: The Church of Wokeness Those who “kneel, hands raised in secular prayer, repeating political creeds on the TV news” are participating in the “neo-Marxist appropriation” of Christianity,...
Fund the MTA: Mitch McConnell should heed NY Republicans
New York’s top Republican officials agree: Congress should send the Metropolitan Transportation Authority another $3.9 billion — for the good of the city, the region and the nation. They didn’t...
The NBA restart decision all comes down to LeBron James
If LeBron James wants the NBA to return, then that’s what will happen. That’s Patrick Beverley’s prediction, no matter what Kyrie Irving, Dwight Howard or anyone else says. The Clippers’...
Rayshard Brooks’ death ruled homicide from two gunshot wounds to the back
An autopsy report released on Sunday showed that Rayshard Brooks — the black man fatally shot by a cop in Atlanta after falling asleep at a Wendy's drive-thru — died...
Central Park sunbathers skip masks — and pants — in coronavirus defiance
Good luck getting these guys to wear masks -- they're barely wearing clothes! Sunbathers flocked to Central Park's Sheep Meadow to catch some rays on a gorgeous Sunday, but many...
Suddenly jacked Bryson DeChambeau falls apart
FORT WORTH, Texas — Bryson DeChambeau didn’t win the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday, but he was one of the stars of the show this week at Colonial with his...
Yankees make first splash as undrafted free agency opens
With MLB’s amateur draft cut to just five rounds this season, there was added importance placed on signing free agents, which teams could begin to do Sunday — for no...
Avoiding a coronavirus second wave is up to each of us
No one really knows the odds of a second coronavirus wave as the nation leaves lockdown, but the best bet is that it depends on how people behave. Some states...
Looted Bronx bodega receives $5,000 donation to rebuild
A Bronx bodega ravaged by looters during the George Floyd protests received a $5,000 donation on Sunday to help get back in business. “When I arrived here and looked at...
Crews battling wildfire near Tucson say home threats down
TUCSON, Ariz. — Firefighters battling a large wildfire in the foothills and mountains north of Tucson were more confident they could protect homes Sunday but said high winds will continue...
New York's best double-play combo stood for greatness, equality
This week The Post takes a fresh look at the “best of” New York sports history — areas that are just as worthy of debate, but that haven’t been argued...
California 'Karen' apologizes to Filipino man for calling cops over his chalk art
A California "Karen'' who called the cops on a Filipino man stenciling "BLACK LIVES MATTER'' in chalk on his own property said Sunday that she is "deeply sorry'' for her...
NBA coach bothered by narrative surrounding Knicks' top candidate
There was a perception of Tom Thibodeau after he was fired by the Timberwolves in 2019 that he was a brusque taskmaster who doesn’t connect well to a new generation...
California AG to probe Robert Fuller hanging as protesters question police ruling suicide
California’s attorney general is expected to conduct an independent investigation into the death of Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old black man found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, about 60 miles...
2 killed in Alabama crash were Navy pilots in civilian plane
SELMA, Ala. — The Navy has identified two of its pilots who were killed in a civilian plane crash last week in Alabama. Capt. Vincent Segars and Cmdr. Joshua Fuller...
Baker Mayfield's wife reacts to controversial kneeling stance
Emily Mayfield, the wife of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, took to Instagram over the weekend, reacting to her husband's national anthem remarks. After Mayfield said Saturday he planned to kneel...
Take that, coronavirus! 20,000 fans go wild at sporting event
DUNEDIN, New Zealand — They call one section of the stadium The Zoo, and it's easy to see why: thousands of university students in team colors standing on their seats,...
Florida scientist makes own COVID-19 map after refusing to doctor state data
A Florida data scientist who claimed she was fired by the state for not doctoring coronavirus figures released her own COVID-19 map. Former state Department of Health worker Rebekah Jones...
De Blasio fires back at Cuomo's threat to shut down Manhattan again
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's threat to shut down Manhattan again if the city didn't enforce social distancing better -- saying through a...
Tua Tagovailoa is doing 'miraculously well'
The Miami Dolphins can now get an up-close look at Tua Tagovailoa, and based on his physical trainer's opinion, they're going to like what they see from the former Alabama...
Ohio State making football players sign coronavirus risk waiver
Ohio State is protecting itself. The powerhouse football program began bringing players back to campus last week for voluntary workouts and the student-athletes were required to agree to a coronavirus...
WHO warns England on further removing lockdown rules
The coronavirus induced lockdown in England should not be further lifted until the government’s contact-tracing system proves to be “robust and effective,” the World Health Organization’s regional European director Hans...
Atlanta cop who shot Rayshard Brooks could face murder charge: DA
The Atlanta cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks could face a felony murder charge, Fulton County's top prosecutors said Sunday. Fulton District Attorney Paul Howard said his office will...
Gov. Cuomo reveals details on reopening of youth sports
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said some youth sports such as baseball could start up again in certain New York regions as soon as early next month. He said "low-risk''...
Maskless 'Karen' coughs on complaining customer in Queens bagel shop
A Queens “Karen’’ deliberately coughed on a woman in a bagel shop after being called out for not having a mask on, according to video and critics. “You can’t say...
It's decision time for Rob Manfred after union issues ultimatum
2020 Major League Baseball: Instead of trade deadlines, we get an ultimatum deadline. MLB has until the close of business Monday, as per a “demand” made by the MLB Players...
Putin claims Russia handled coronavirus better than the US
President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia has handled the coronavirus pandemic better than the United States -- knocking President Trump's leadership during the crisis, according to a report Sunday. “We are...
Israel approves funding for 'Trump Heights' settlement in Golan Heights
Israel's government approved funding on Sunday to establish a new town in the contested Golan Heights that will be named "Trump Heights" after President Trump. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked...
New footage shows cop ignore pleas to intervene in George Floyd's death
Disturbing new footage of George Floyd's fatal encounter with Minneapolis police shows an officer ignoring onlookers' pleas to intervene as now-fired cop Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck. "You're going...
Cam Newton staying ready by throwing passes to Odell Beckham
Cam Newton's got a new target: Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. On Saturday, the 31-year-old quarterback posted a video of himself throwing passes to Beckham, practicing together at UCLA. "Please...
Make police station in Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone a community center: pol
A Seattle councilwoman wants to turn the police station at the center of the six-block Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone into a community center, she tweeted. "Our movement needs to urgently...
3 injured after deer runs into protesters during march in New Jersey
Three people were injured, one of them seriously, when a deer rammed into a Black Lives Matter march in New Jersey, according to police. The harrowing incident happened in New...
Gov. Cuomo cautiously touts New York's progress in coronavirus battle
New York is making “really great progress’’ in its fight against the coronavirus, registering the lowest number of daily deaths since the pandemic started -- but that doesn’t mean it's...
South Korea holds emergency meeting amid Kim Jong Un's sister's threats
South Korea called a emergency security meeting Sunday after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened military action against the neighboring country. Kim Yo Jong, who is...
Surgeon general says wearing masks will give Americans 'more freedom'
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday encouraged people to wear a mask to stop the spread of the coronavirus -- saying the face coverings don't infringe on Americans' "freedom" and...
Rob Manfred and Tony Clark should meet face-to-face before MLB goes nuclear: Sherman
The one public service that MLB and the players association have provided is instruction on social distancing during a pandemic. Since the offers, counteroffers and insults have all been delivered...
Video shows man bust into Bronx hardware store to steal cookware
A tattooed man with his shirt halfway on threw a rock through the front window of a Bronx hardware store before climbing in and swiping cookware, new video released by...
Ten percent of Rikers inmates re-arrested after coronavirus release: NYPD
Some 10 percent of those cut free from Rikers Island due to coronavirus concerns since March have since been arrested — some multiple times, The Post has learned. Out of...
Gov. Cuomo mistakenly implies victim of police brutality was killed by cops
He "did not die in vain" -- or at all for that matter. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday erroneously listed police-brutality victim Abner Louima among those killed by cops over...
Kudlow: Extra $600 in unemployment a 'disincentive' to return to work
Larry Kudlow, a senior economic adviser to President Trump, said the extra $600 added to unemployment benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic will end in July because it is...
BLM protester carries injured white counter-protester to safety
A Black Lives Matter protester slung an injured white counter-protester over his shoulder to carry him to safety during otherwise violent clashes between the rival groups that rocked London this...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. may have raced for the final time
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is at a crossroads. He still enjoys racing, but he doesn’t want to compete more than once a year. He can’t even guarantee he will race again....
Cuomo threatens Manhattan, Hamptons shutdown
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday threatened to shut down Manhattan and the Hamptons again if residents don't adhere to the state's social distancing rules. "We’re not going to go back...
President Donald Trump celebrates 74th birthday
"45" is 74. President Trump celebrated his 74th birthday Sunday -- receiving well wishes from his children, the Republican Party, the White House, members of his administration and Twitter users....
Cops collected shell casings rather than give first aid to Rayshard Brooks: lawyer
The Atlanta cops involved in the deadly police shooting of Rayshard Brooks collected their shell casings rather than giving first aid -- and waited more than two minutes before even...
Baker Mayfield 'okay' with losing fans over NFL kneeling stance
Baker Mayfield plans to kneel as a sign of solidarity with black players in the NFL and he doesn’t care if he’s going to lose fans because of it. After...
Kids found dead after being locked in car for 5 hours
An Oklahoma dad was arrested after his two young kids were left in a locked truck for five hours and died, according to a report. Dustin Lee Dennis, 31, was...
Veteran missing for a month found dead in stairwell at VA hospital
A body found in a stairwell at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Massachusetts is a veteran who lived at the facility and disappeared more than a month ago....
New Orleans demonstrators throw slave owner's bust into Mississippi River
New Orleans protesters ripped down the bust of a notorious slave owner, splattered it with paint, dragged it through the streets -- and then tossed it in the Mississippi River,...
College football player seriously hurt in jet ski crash
An Iowa football player was seriously hurt when his jet ski hit a boat in Missouri on Friday night. Defensive back Jack Koerner and a passenger were in the Lake...
Ben Carson says it's 'probably a good time' to look at police reforms
Ben Carson, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, said Sunday the time is "probably" right to take a close look at police reforms following the nationwide protests that erupted...
How can I get my firm to speak out about racial injustice?
My company refuses to make a statement about racial injustice. They say that whatever anyone says or does is never good enough. I feel that’s a cop-out, but if I...
Atlanta cop who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks was fired within 24 hours
The white Atlanta cop who fatally shot black drunk-driving suspect Rayshard Brooks was fired within just 24 hours following mounting protests in the city. Garrett Rolfe, a seven-year veteran of...
NASCAR driver races in Thin Blue Line car
Three days after Bubba Wallace, NASCAR's only black driver, raced in a Black Lives Matter car, Kyle Weatherman drove in a Thin Blue Line car on NASCAR's secondary circuit. Weatherman,...
Tom Brady works out with Deion Sanders' highly recruited QB son
Add Shedeur Sanders' name to the list of Tom Brady's offseason workout partners. On Saturday, the son of NFL great Deion Sanders took part in drills with the Buccaneers quarterback,...
How companies can step up to make workplaces diverse, inclusive
Last year, architecture firm FXCollaborative in Chelsea hired their summer interns using a process that removed any unconscious bias from recruiters. The human resources department did this by manually deleting...
Fauci says 'real normality' in the US unlikely until next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the US will likely not return to life resembling "real normality" during the coronavirus pandemic until next year, according to a report. “I would hope to...
Man who offered 'COVID exorcisms' gets infected and dies
An Indian holy man who offered "COVID exorcisms" by kissing people’s hands has died of the contagion -- after first infecting at least 20 others, according to reports. Aslam Baba...
Trump vows to tune out NFL, US soccer if players kneel during anthem
President Trump said he will tune out the NFL and the United States national soccer team if their players take a knee during the national anthem. The president in a...
Border patrol agent found dead while patrolling New Mexico trail
A first-year US Border Patrol agent was found dead while on patrol of a remote New Mexico trail, officials said. Border Patrol officials said Saturday that agent Johan Mordan, 26,...
Giuliani argues that Rayshard Brooks shooting may have been justified
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani argued that the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks is different than the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers and said...
Rayshard Brooks had friendly chat with cops before fatal shooting
Atlanta police shooting victim Rayshard Brooks was having an amiable chat with cops about his daughter's birthday just seconds before he was gunned down as he tried to escape arrest,...
The big Gleyber Torres shortstop question
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Three people shot after dispute breaks out in the Bronx: cops
Three people were wounded in a shooting — one critically — after a dispute broke out in the Bronx early Sunday, police said. The gunplay erupted following an argument near...
42 things on sale this weekend that you’ll actually want to buy
Is there anything better than getting a good deal? The type of sale so good that every time someone compliments the device or sweater you bought, you cannot help but...
Become a mixologist with at-home training by a certified expert
We know you always have the option to make your own drinks at home. But without the right knowledge, they might not come out as well as you’d hoped. If...
Pete Alonso has idea for celebrations in coronavirus era
Pete Alonso was known for leading crazy Mets walkoff celebrations last season by ripping off teammates' jerseys in the middle of the field as well as dumping ice buckets on...
Biden accuses Trump of giving credibility to racists
Joe Biden almost accused President Trump of giving credibility to “racist f--ks” during a speech in Philadelphia last week, but stopped himself just before uttering the expletive. The near gaffe,...
CDC warns of second coronavirus wave as states lift lockdowns
States may need to lock back down if coronavirus cases spike, the CDC is warning. "If cases begin to go up again, particularly if they go up dramatically, it’s important...
Pete Davidson's 'The King of Staten Island' pulled from theaters
The semi-autobiographical film, which offers a comic take on SNL star's Pete Davidson's childhood in the borough, was instead released Friday for video only.
China, Korea, Egypt report rise in coronavirus cases as curbs ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as...
Two historic New York baseball stadiums will never be forgotten
This week The Post takes a fresh look at the “best of” New York sports history — areas that are just as worthy of debate, but that haven’t been argued...
Woman critically injured in car crash on Staten Island's south shore
A woman was left in critical condition and four others were injured after drivers of two SUVs slammed into each other on Staten Island's south shore Saturday afternoon, police and...
E-bike rider in critical condition after crash with pedestrian in Queens
An e-bike rider is clinging to life after he crashed into a pedestrian in Corona, Queens Saturday night, police said. The two crossed paths near the intersection of Junction Boulevard...
Baker Mayfield 'absolutely' will kneel during national anthem
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism. In answering a...
It's the World's Most Famous Arena for a reason
This week The Post takes a fresh look at the “best of” New York sports history — areas that are just as worthy of debate, but that haven’t been argued...
Cops tase, arrest man threatening them with knife in midtown
Police officers tased and arrested a man who was threatening them with a knife in Midtown in the early hours of Saturday, sources told The Post. Sammie Williams, 29, of...
1980 Olympic boycott still stings for those who lost shot at glory
When the Olympics returned to Los Angeles in 1984, Kimberly Carlisle went to the Grand Canyon, avoiding the wondrous sights and sounds she couldn’t enjoy. She wouldn’t watch the next...
PGA Tour star on why he's finally succeeding at Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas — Xander Schauffele entered this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge having played the tournament three times, spanning eight rounds, two missed cuts and only one score in the...
Trump defends slow ramp descent after West Point commencement speech
President Trump is defending his slow, careful descent from a stage ramp following his commencement address at West Point earlier Saturday. Cameras had filmed Trump gingerly walking down the lengthy...
Kim Jong Un's sister threatens South Korea with military action
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is rattling nerves in South Korea -- by threatening military action and accusing activists of sending anti-Pyongyang pamphlets across the...
Protesters burn Atlanta Wendy’s where cops fatally shot black man
Protesters set fire Saturday to the Atlanta Wendy's where, the night before, a black suspect was shot dead as he fired at two white cops with a stolen police Taser....