January 23, 2014
No fun for Hauschka if snow falls at Super Bowl
RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka doesn’t expect to be much more than an interested observer in Super Bowl XLVIII if it snows at MetLife Stadium. Hauschka told The...
Glavine: A-Rod is 'grasping at straws' in lawsuit
BOSTON — Hall of Famer Tom Glavine says Alex Rodriguez appears to be "grasping at straws" in his lawsuit against the Major League Baseball Players Association. Glavine was a longtime...
Red Storm holds off Seton Hall for 1st Big East victory
The torches and pitchforks were ready. After St. John’s had given the appearance sweat could be saved and tension spared, Carnsecca Arena quickly went from crazed to quiet. The Red...
Solid Rangers debut for newly acquired defenseman Klein
It didn’t take one long to recognize that Kevin Klein, the newest Ranger, hasn’t spent much time in these parts. Because when the 29-year-old defenseman, acquired from the Predators on...
Huckabee in hot water after gaffe about women and their libidos
WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a possible GOP 2016 presidential candidate out to portray Democrats as insensitive, set off a firestorm Thursday when he tied birth-control pills to...
Harvey aiming for return in September 2014
Matt Harvey doesn’t plan on taking a spring vacation. The Mets ace is still months away from throwing as he rehabs from October surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral...
No consensus on Super Sunday weather
Depending on who you believe, Super Bowl XLVIII will be played under sheets of snow or in fair conditions. Meteorologists disagree on how strong a storm expected to hit the...
Isles can't dig out of hole, fall 6-4 to Penguins
Travis Hamonic, where art thou? The Islanders seemingly have never missed their No. 1 defenseman as badly as they did on Thursday night at the Coliseum, when Sidney Crosby and...
Metro-North service restored after system-wide shut down
The entire Metro-North train system ground to a halt Thursday night due to a power glitch, the MTA said. Passengers had been stranded since 7:45 p.m. because of computer problems...
Short answer: Mets need Stephen Drew
These have to be especially irritating times to be a Mets fan, and not only because the Yankees throw $155 million at Masahiro Tanaka the other day, the latest time...
St. John's holds on to top Seton Hall for first Big East win
The torches and pitchforks were ready. After displaying its best all-around execution in more than a month, St. John’s wasted a 17-point second-half lead and scared thousands at Carnesecca Arena...
Nash penalty costly as Rangers suffer the Blues in 2-1 loss
There’s no shame in losing to the formidable Blues, and certainly not in as competitive and blue collar a match as was the Rangers’ 2-1 defeat at the Garden on...
J.R. Smith: Blame Knicks players, not the coaching or scheme
J.R. Smith might be feuding with Mike Woodson, but he doesn’t think the Knicks coach’s defensive scheme is the cause of the team’s five-game losing streak and 15-27 record. The...
Woodson: Carmelo will keep fighting till 'bitter end'
Mike Woodson said disgruntled Carmelo Anthony shouldn’t be feeling so blue and expects him to “be here to the bitter end,’’ fighting for a playoff berth. Anthony, who has never...
Chilifest, Edgar Allan Poe and more to do in NYC this weekend
Sax Machine "There was a time where we did six shows per day at the Apollo,” says funk legend Maceo Parker of his time with James Brown, whose band he...
Bully 'Matilda’ director ‘threatens’ child actors
The villain of the hit Broadway musical “Matilda” is Agatha Trunchbull, headmistress of Crunchem Hall Academy. She’s a brawny, scary tyrant who bullies her pupils, grabbing one little girl by...
Peyton keeps his team focused in long run-up to Bowl
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning stood under a warm sun, his game face already on 10 days before what could be the crowning moment of his Hall of Fame football...
Airline apologizes to Geno for 'misunderstanding'
It may be the offseason, but that didn’t stop Geno Smith from scoring a touchdown on Thursday. Virgin America reviewed a dispute between the Jets quarterback and a flight attendant...
Brooklyn move gives Marquis Teague a fresh start
Marquis Teague was the nation’s top-rated high school point guard in 2010, and two colleges that recruited him hard were Louisville and Kentucky. He chose Kentucky and coach John Calipari...
Couple hires pet detective to find missing puppy
A crackerjack pet detective is hot on the trail of a missing East Village puppy named Georgie with the help of her scent-tracking dogs. Investigator Jordina Thorp Ghiggeri — who...
Cash in on Peyton's 'Omaha' call; big-name fans stoked for game
You can bet on almost anything Super Bowl Sunday, from what Bruno Mars will be wearing on his head at the start of his halftime performance to what color Gatorade...
Sherman's tirade just a desperate attention grab
“Everybody knows that the dice are loaded. Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed. Everybody knows that the war is over, Everybody knows that the good guys lost ... That’s how...
In 'Salem,' the witches are real
WGN America released the first official trailer for its upcoming drama series “Salem” on Thursday, set in the infamous Massachusetts town in 1692. In the show’s version of events, the...
Garnett the force behind Nets' defensive resurgence
There are so many reasons for the Nets’ recent rise from the ruins to a place of prominence for a second-half playoff push. But if you want to pinpoint one...
Knicks' Bargnani tore elbow ligament on failed dunk
Arrivederci, Andrea. The Knicks took a gamble this offseason they could resuscitate Andrea Bargnani’s career and the gamble came crashing down in spectacular fashion Wednesday night late in the third...
The best performances in Super Bowl history
As Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium draws near, The Post ranks the 10 best performances in the history of the big game:
Dozens injured after Greyhound rider attacks driver
PHOENIX — A passenger attacked the driver of a Greyhound bus early Thursday as it traveled down an Arizona highway, causing the bus to swerve and throw passengers from their...
Rayna and Deacon make sweet music on 'Nashville'
One of the best parts of ABC’s “Nashville” is its original songs, and viewers were treated to another gem Wednesday night from the show’s central couple, Rayna (Connie Britton) and...
Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Chenoweth returning to 'Glee'
"Glee" has had its fair share of celebrity guests and two of the biggest — Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Chenoweth — are returning for the musical comedy's 100th episode. Ryan...
5 Questions for Willie McGinest
NFL Network analyst and three-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest talks Seahawks defense and inexperience and the advantages of the game being in New Jersey with The Post’s Justin Terranova....
‘Not Another Sundance Movie’ pokes fun at indie fest
As the Sundance Film Festival winds down, don’t feel like you’re missing out on all the fun. This new parody trailer sums up all that indie spirit, with shout-outs to...
Sherman's bashing of Crabtree started in a meeting with FOX
http://youtu.be/bkTq__jd4I4 The first arrows slung from Richard Sherman to Michael Crabtree happened well before the conclusion of the NFC Championship game. Fox play-by-play man Joe Buck said the broadcast team...
Beno Udrih says his preference is to stay with Knicks
Third-string point guard Beno Udrih said his “first option’’ is to remain a Knick and downplayed the notion he wants a trade to a team that would give him a...
Yankee Stadium hockey the perfect lead-in for MetLife Super Bowl
In the nine days leading up to the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium, practically every other sport will be showcasing itself in the area. The NBA will have the Knicks-Heat...
Brooklyn's top judge headed to Tinseltown
Brooklyn has lost its top judge to Tinseltown. Tough-as-nails Patricia DiMango will step down from her post as Brooklyn Supreme Court’s administrative judge for criminal matters to star in “Hot...
Twitter exits Midtown for Chelsea
Twitter has found a new, 141,000 square-foot nest in Chelsea — just one block from Google. The former 1902 wagon warehouse and adjacent 1909 structure are now two connected loft...
Sanitation boss called to mayor's office after UES plow foul-up
Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty looked like the naughty kid outside the principal’s office Thursday as he waited on a City Hall bench for a meeting with Mayor de Blasio’s aides...
City commissioner summoned over botched plow job
Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty looked like the kid outside the principal’s office as he waited on a City Hall bench to speak to mayoral aides Thursday — summoned there a...
Browns finally find a head coach in Mike Pettine
CLEVELAND — After nearly a month of twists, turns and talk, the Browns found their man. Mike Pettine is Cleveland's new coach. Buffalo's defensive coordinator, who met with team officials...
The day in photos
Raging protests, steeple chasing, a rodeo, a baby hippo, an ice sculpture of cattle heads, and more.
'Vampire Diaries' producer teases show's 100th episode
On Thursday night, “The Vampire Diaries” will mark its 100th episode, a milestone not many series get to hit in television. In honor of the episode “500 Years of Solitude”...
Captain and Tennille split, but fans get custody of the songs
After 39 years of marriage, nothing, apparently, will keep the Captain and Tennille together. Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille, who earned a Record of the Year Grammy in 1975 for...
Top 'SNL' writer set to fill 'Weekend Update' post
“Saturday Night Live” has found a “Weekend Update” co-anchor to succeed Seth Meyers. Head writer Colin Jost will take the role alongside Cecily Strong starting March 1, after Meyers leaves...
Hollande needs to focus on his country, not French kissing
I may be French, but I don’t find President François Hollande’s dalliance with actress Julie Gayet cute. And I don’t think a politician can do whatever he wants because it’s...
Feds subpoena Christie's campaign for Bridgegate papers
Gov. Chris Christie's re-election campaign and the Republican state party have received federal subpoenas in connection to the closing of lanes leading into the George Washington bridge, the Post has...
Columbine High School on lockout after phone threats
DENVER, Jan 23 - Columbine High School in Colorado, scene of a 1999 shooting rampage that killed a teacher and 12 students, was placed on "lockout" on Thursday as police...
The top 8 films from Sundance
PARK CITY — A subdued Sundance film festival winds up this weekend after the quietest session in years, with no all-night bidding wars or breakout hits selling for big bucks...
Red Bulls sign defender Armando
The Red Bulls inked defender Armando, whose full name is Armando Lozano Sanchez. Armando will be added to the roster after he passes a physical and the club receives receipt...
How Eli is helping Peyton prepare for Super Bowl
Eli Manning this week is filling a vital role as big brother Peyton’s ticket manager for Super Bowl XLVIII, allowing the Broncos quarterback to keep his fertile mind uncluttered, conserving...
Torre going into Hall of Fame as Yankee; Maddux's cap blank
Joe Torre will go into Cooperstown wearing a Yankees hat. The Hall of Fame made the announcement Thursday. “When I became the manager of the New York Yankees, it was...
The 5 most ridiculous Super Bowl prop bets
For those new to football, there's something you should know about the Super Bowl: You can bet on almost anything. Broncos favored by 2.5 points over the Seahawks? Boring. Why...
Teen busted after spree of 'attempted rapes, robberies, death threats'
A 15-year-old kid from Bed-Stuy spent all his free time in Manhattan — terrorizing women across the borough with an attempted rape, robberies and death threats, police said. Kalief Jackson,...
The 5 most-anticipated Grammy performers
The awards show onslaught continues this Sunday with the biggest prizes in music getting handed out at the Grammys (8 p.m. on CBS). But unlike the Oscars, most of us...
200 commuters stuck on Metro-North train for over two hours
About 200 passengers got stuck for over two hours without heat on a Metro-North train—and then said they were hit with a double whammy when their rescue train also had...
'Mitt' sheds light beyond Romney's failed White House run
When he's done campaigning, Mitt Romney promises in the disarming and revealing documentary, "MITT," "People will know me and know what I stand for -- the flipping Mormon." Directed sympathetically...
Woman discovers her loving mom, stepdad are 'murderers'
Erica Hayes loved her idyllic upbringing in rural Missouri. The youngest of five kids, Hayes fondly remembers family outings with her mother and father. “My mom and dad were always...
Pope Francis: Internet is a blessing
VATICAN CITY - The Internet is a "gift from God" that facilitates communication, Pope Francis said in a statement released Thursday. But he also warns that the obsessive desire to...
Tensions in Ukraine spread to third major city
KIEV, Ukraine — Enraged protesters stormed government offices in three western Ukraine cities Thursday, forcing one governor to write a letter of resignation, as demonstrations against the pro-Russian president and...
Horace Mann: Releasing sex abuse records would give victims ‘unfair advantage’
The elite Horace Mann school -- still reeling from revelations that it harbored sexual-predator employees for decades -- fears that making abuse records public would give victims seeking retribution "an...
Boston's Gomes: Yankees still full of 'questions' after $500M spree
The Yankees' spending spree this offseason doesn’t worry the Red Sox – at least according to outspoken outfielder Jonny Gomes. Wednesday's signing of Japanese sensation Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year,...
How well do you know the Grammy nominees?
Take a look at this trivia to see how well-versed you are on this year’s nominees. Daft Punk From the start of writing to the end of recording, Daft Punk’s...
Arizona mayor pokes fun at de Blasio's poor plow job
WASHINGTON – Mayor de Blasio’s winter snow storm flap has followed him to the nation's capital, where a mid-size city mayor mercilessly ribbed him about the snow plow fiasco at...
Doctor goes toe to toe with Martoma lawyer
The doctor was in the house on Wednesday. A feisty Dr. Sidney Gilman gave the lawyer for accused inside trader Mathew Martoma a run for his money — taking issue...
Massachusetts senator joins Herbalife dissent
Hedge fund activist Bill Ackman’s campaign against Herbalife, which he claims is a pyramid scheme, gained a powerful new ally Thursday. Sen. Edward Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, called on...
Bulger defends self in 'Whitey' Sundance film
PARK CITY, Utah — James "Whitey" Bulger speaks. Though the 84-year-old former crime boss declined to take the stand at the summer 2013 trial where he was convicted of multiple...
Revis rips Schiano for creating 'tense' atmosphere with Bucs
Darrelle Revis won’t miss Greg Schiano in Tampa Bay. In his first honest assessment of his first year in Tampa Bay, the All-Pro cornerback and former Jets star opened up...
NYC's top cop Bill Bratton joins Twitter
The commish is on Twitter! Top NYPD cop Bill Bratton sent his first tweet Thursday from @CommissBratton embracing social media -- something his predecessor Ray Kelly shied away from. “Enjoyed...
Jacobs' hatred of Harbaugh still burns in nasty radio rant
Brandon Jacobs has retired, but that doesn’t mean he has stopped delivering punishment. The former bruising Giants running back made it clear Thursday he has no use for 49ers coach...
Desperate times: Abreu, Figgins, Sizemore all land deals
Well, at least they’ll be rested. Bobby Abreu, Chone Figgins and Grady Sizemore each signed with major league teams this week, despite all three missing the entire 2013 season. The...
Will Forte gives audiences something to 'Jump' about
Will Forte continues his transition into serious actorhood with this indie, which sees him playing an American doctor living with an Irish family. The carpenter father, Conor (Edward MacLiam), has...
Google Wallet eyes Bitcoin usage
Silicon Valley may be on target to stop credit card hacking, according to multiple reports on social media. The hack over the holiday shopping season may have involved 40 million...
15-year-old held in 'rape bid'
A teen on Wednesday was charged with attempting to rape a woman in East Harlem, police said. Kalief Jackson, 15, approached the 34-year-old victim in an apartment building at 3:30...
Raiders cheerleaders make practically nothing, still can't get paid
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders are being sued by current and former cheerleaders claiming wage theft and other unfair employment practices. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Alameda County Superior...
Tanaka explains why he signed with 'world-famous' Yankees
Masahiro Tanaka hasn’t put on a Yankees uniform yet, but it sounds as if he understands the expectations of pitching in The Bronx. Asked Thursday in Tokyo what his goal...
Mobster charged in 'Goodfellas' JFK Lufthansa heist
More than 35 years after the infamous Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport, the feds have finally busted a “Goodfella.” An aging mob captain from Queens was charged Thursday with scheming...
Snowden vetting firm USIS 'bilked millions from US'
The Justice Department on Wednesday accused United States Investigations Services (USIS), the private firm that also vetted Edward Snowden before he leaked documents about US spying efforts, of bilking millions...
'G.B.F' will make you want to LOL
Director Darren Stein assays the perils of high school for his first feature since “Jawbreaker’’ (1999), offering a brightly colored, sometimes hilarious gay-themed variation on “Easy A,’’ with some “Mean...
Mark-Viverito's extreme liberal allies get key posts
City government completed its dramatic shift to the left Wednesday when City Council members loyal to the progressive agenda were awarded with key committee chairmanships. Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito named...
2 Vegas casinos start accepting bitcoins for some purchases
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas is getting one more novelty. Starting this week, patrons will be able to use the online currency Bitcoin to pay for rooms, food and drinks...
Zimmerman lawyer defending accused rapist
DELTONA, Fla. — The Florida attorney who successfully defended George Zimmerman after he fatally shot unarmed teen Trayvon Martin has been hired to represent a fireman accused by several women...
Retailer closures rock malls
A giant sucking sound is beginning to fill the nation’s malls, and it’s coming from the direction of Sears and JCPenney. Sears Holdings said Wednesday it’s shutting down its flagship...
All subcompacts fail safety tests, according to watchdog group
DETROIT — Subcompact cars fared poorly in new crash tests performed by an insurance-industry group. None of the 12 tested got the highest rating of “good” from the Insurance Institute for...
Late Pope John Paul II’s notes to be published in Poland
WARSAW, Poland — Pope John Paul II’s secretary “did not have the courage” to burn all of the pontiff’s notes after his death, and is now having some of them...
Playtex recalling pacifier holders that pose choke risk to tots
Playtex is recalling 1.4 million pacifier holders because of concerns that a child could choke if a part of the clip broke off. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday...
Carl Icahn targets Apple royalty
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is finally revealing his tough-guy, Far Rockaway side to Silicon Valley. On Wednesday, Icahn blasted Apple’s board, which includes Al Gore, as “imperial” over its refusal...
Texas executes Mexican murderer despite objections
HOUSTON — Texas executed a Mexican citizen late Wednesday despite objections from Mexico, a former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry. Edgar Tamayo Arias, 46, was...
Signs of water detected on dwarf planet Ceres
LOS ANGELES — A space telescope has detected signs of water on the largest object in the asteroid belt. A team led by the European Space Agency noticed water plumes...
Pope Francis may visit South Korea
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis may go to South Korea in August, 20 years after Pope John Paul II last visited the Korean peninsula. A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico...
5 reasons South Street Seaport is the city's next hot spot
It’s been a long time since South Street Seaport was intended for New Yorkers. This is not to say that natives didn’t show up when Aunt Millie was in town...
Maria Bartiromo starts at Fox Business Feb. 1
Former CNBC anchor-reporter Maria Bartiromo officially joins Fox Business Network as its Global Markets Editor Feb. 1.The veteran business journalist will anchor a daily program for that network, plus a...
Dramas take on cold, dark wintry feel on screen
It looks like the dramas are feeling the effects of this long winter: everything is cold and dark: “The Following” (Monday, 9 p.m., Fox) If you didn’t catch the Season...
Greg Kinnear returns to TV in Fox series 'Rake'
Attorney Keegan Deane can’t catch a break. In the opening scene of Fox’s new series “Rake,” he’s enjoying a football game in a bar with a bunch of rowdy fans...
Is 'Vampire Diaries' losing its bite?
On Thursday, The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” will mark its 100th episode a day before NBC’s “Dracula” airs its first season finale Friday at 10 p.m. Both come more than...
Christie critic using taxpayer money for own self-promotion
A Jersey Shore pol who has slammed Gov. Chris Christie for using Hurricane Sandy funds for the “Stronger than the Storm” campaign has spent at least $1.5 million in taxpayer...
Creditors to seize Pentagon-hobbled IAP
Pentagon budget cuts have Cerberus Capital Management’s Stephen Feinberg wanting out of the military. Cerberus, the private-equity powerhouse run by the 53-year-old investor, is “very close” to relinquishing control of...
Fed’s $4T taper caper sets teeth on edge
It’s time again to play the game called “Guess What The Federal Reserve Will Do.” There will be, of course, wonderful prizes for the winners. The last contest was quite...
Syria peace talks become hostile as Assad side fires salvo
MONTREUX, Switzerland — Talks to end Syria’s bloody civil war began with a bitter clash Wednesday over President Bashar al-Assad’s future, threatening to collapse the negotiations almost instantly. The dispute...
States push for labeling of genetically modified foods
PROVIDENCE, RI — In the absence of federal regulation, states from Rhode Island to Hawaii are considering laws to require labels on food items containing genetically modified ingredients. Currently, only...
Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys look hot in GQ magazine
Comrades with benefits! Looks like foxy Keri Russell got the upper hand on “The Americans” co-star Matthew Rhys during a provocative shoot for GQ magazine. The two play suburban Washington,...
Update of ‘Long Distance Runner’ literally jogs in place
Its only 90 minutes long, but by the time “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” ends, its athletic lead is in a sweat, panting. And no wonder: As Alan...
Notorious hacker picked up in Romania
The world’s most notorious hacker was a hack. A former cabdriver, Marcel Lazarus Lehel — known as Guccifer — was busted in his Romanian village Wednesday with the help of...
Cuomo aide: Tax the Rich scheme unnecessary to fund city's Pre-K
A top aide to Gov. Cuomo is questioning whether Mayor de Blasio wants to “tax just for taxing sake” by pushing for hikes on the rich to fund universal pre-K, when...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx A man set a woman’s face on fire outside a Fordham Heights home, police said. The suspect splashed alcohol on the 29-year-old woman before flicking a lighter and...
Cop in boss' ticket flap suing NYPD
An NYPD officer is suing the department, saying she was wrongly accused of ticketing her commanding officer’s Mercedes-Benz—and then punished by former Police Commissioner Ray Kelly for refusing to take...
Lawsuit says celebrity event company stiffed staff on tips
A Manhattan events company that rolls out the red carpet for celebrity clients such as Donald Trump, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie is being accused of stiffing its staff on...
NY man sentenced to federal prison for running poker games
A New York man has been sentenced to five months in federal prison for running high-stakes poker-games involving the rich and famous. Edwin Ting was also ordered Tuesday in Manhattan...
Less than half show up for school day after snowstorm
It was a tale of two cities — half the kids went to school and the other half didn’t. Only 47 percent of students attended school Wednesday, according to data...
Late cement-truck driver was also stock-car champ
The cement-truck driver killed when he slammed into a Bronx home was also a stock-car racer who once captured a checkered flag. Mark Hughes, 38, was killed and four others...
Central Park West penthouse hits market at record $95M
The entire top floor of one of the priciest buildings in the city — 15 Central Park West — is for sale at a record-breaking $95 million asking price. The...
Would-be sneaker thief punches cop in the face
A police officer was punched in the face by a would-be sneaker thief, more concerned with fashion than the law, cops said. The suspect tried to steal a pair of...
Meet the state's 'extremists'
Looks like it’s time to play the hottest new political game — spot the extremist. This was set up by Gov. Cuomo’s tirade about how “extreme conservatives, who are right-to-life,...
Coburn wants to strip NFL of tax-exempt status
Recently Tom Coburn — one of Washington’s few consistent voices for less spending and low taxes — announced he will be retiring from the Senate. But before he leaves, here’s...
NYC airports are the worst for amenities: study
New York’s major airports are at the bottom of the barrel compared to their swanky counterparts across the globe, a new study found. Seoul, Tokyo and Munich boast nearly three...
A-Rod's new gig following suspension: mariachi band
Well, it’s not like he has to get ready for baseball season. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez seems to be enjoying his Major League Baseball-imposed ‘timeout’ as he...
Peyton Manning helped mentor Russell Wilson
RENTON, Wash. — Russell Wilson will face Peyton Manning for the first time in Super Bowl XLVIII, but the two quarterbacks won’t be strangers. Wilson first met the Manning 10...
Welker hit on Talib was dirty: Seahawks CB Thurmond
RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks cornerback Walter Thurmond thinks the NFL let a guilty Wes Welker get off scot-free for his hit on the Patriots’ Aqib Talib last Sunday. Thurmond ripped...
Nets thriving using last season's Knicks formula
Jason Kidd might be a rookie coach, but he has employed a familiar formula to get his Nets back on track after their disastrous start to the season. In fact,...
ObamaCare's ugly 'progress'
No one expects President Obama to say much about ObamaCare in his State of the Union Address on Tuesday — because there isn’t much good to say about his signature...
Wear Broncos gear in Seattle at your own risk
A Seattle-area teenager got sent home from work for wearing a Broncos jersey last Sunday, and then got fired when he didn’t come back. Nathaniel Wentz — a 17-year-old high...
Tyson Chandler criticizes Knicks strategy again
A defensive Mike Woodson might have taken a little poke at critic Tyson Chandler before Wednesday’s loss, saying there was no complaints about the Knicks' defense during their five-game winning...
Ex-Syracuse stars heading in opposite directions
Carmelo Anthony couldn’t come through once again in the fourth quarter, but another Syracuse star stepped up when it mattered most. Playing at Madison Square Garden for the first time...
The president's privacy epiphany
Last June, after news reports revealed that the National Security Agency was surreptitiously collecting everyone’s phone records, President Obama called this massive dragnet a “modest encroachment” that “the American people...
De Blasio’s small-business schizophrenia
Forgive our small-business owners for asking: What gives, Mr. Mayor? On Tuesday, the mayor promised small-business owners relief from onerous city fines. But the very next day, he pushed a...
The Hollywood rebels of ‘Gimme Shelter’
What happens when a teenager who came into the world as an unplanned teen pregnancy ends up with an unplanned pregnancy of her own? Will she bend to all the...
Cashman: Still questions in the infield, bullpen
Even after all of the Yankees’ offseason activity — and money spent — general manager Brian Cashman admitted there were still plenty of unknowns surrounding the team, especially in two...
Red Storm are hungry for a victory
February is known as the shortest month of the year, but St. John’s hopes it also proves to be the month it lives up to expectations. “I’ve been pretty consistent...
Clemson QB Boyd could be a target for Rex’s Jets
MOBILE, Ala. — Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd needed no introduction to Jets coach Rex Ryan this week at the Senior Bowl. The two have gotten to know each other over...
Broncos' Trevathan moves on from season-opening gaffe
DENVER — Danny Trevathan is a survivor. The way the 2013 season began for the second-year Broncos linebacker — authoring an embarrassing display of premature celebration in front of the...
Trading Del Zotto fills a need for Rangers
Michael Del Zotto’s game was going south. Now, that’s where the 23-year-old defenseman is taking it — south to Nashville following a one-for-one deal on Wednesday in which the Rangers...
Fordham's Greg Wilson goes from salesman to Super Bowl
DENVER — One Sunday before Super Sunday, the Broncos will be flying into our town, and on that dream flight will be a long-shot practice squad dreamer who played football...