July 1, 2017
Canada Dry Stitches
Shades of Billy Martin and Earl Weaver this week from the oh, 30 Cuban national team coaches. A game against Canada’s Rockland Boulders was canceled after an overturned call led...
Woman viciously beaten with baseball bat, slashed in the face
Three men viciously beat a woman with a baseball bat before pummeling her and slashing her across the face in Manhattan, police said Saturday. The 53-year-old victim was on Seventh...
Jeff Jarrett makes comeback to Impact Wrestling
Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XV, a pay-per-view event Sunday night from Orlando, Fla., publicly reunites Jeff Jarrett with the wrestling outfit he co-founded with his dad in 2002. Jarrett left Impact,...
Closing consignment chain stiffed New Yorkers: complaints
The city Department of Consumer Affairs says it fielded 155 complaints from people who had left their clothing and other goods to be sold at the chain’s 11 Manhattan shops...
This NYC high school has a big grade-fixing problem
Grade-fixing is alive and well in NYC schools as administrators come up with tricky new ways to inflate their graduation rates — and few of the hundreds of cheating complaints...
Verizon rumored to be eyeing purchase of Disney
Verizon Communications’ Lowell McAdam could be hiking the Sawtooth Mountains in Sun Valley next week, perhaps in search of his next deal now that the phone company closed its acquisition...
Yankees' bullpen blowup spoils Clint Frazier's smashing debut
HOUSTON — Even the analytical minds that spit out statistical information about everything have not found a way to attach more weight to certain losses. All losses count the same...
Queens charity housed veterans in unsafe units: NYC
Four people housed by a Queens charity that purports to help veterans were forced to find new homes last week after city inspectors found that their rooms were potential fire...
Wilmer Flores on night he cried, ripping Puig and love of 'Friends'
Mets third baseman Wilmer Flores fields some questions from Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: The night you cried at shortstop — July 29, 2015, when you thought you had been...
Doctor targeted in Bronx hospital shooting doesn't know why gunman wanted him dead
The doctor who dodged death at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx -- at the hands of an assault weapon-toting, crazed former colleague -- was shocked to be singled out by...
Snapchat video appears to show EMT pressuring patient to drink
The FDNY is hunting for an ambulance worker who apparently prodded a patient to swig liquor on the way to the hospital — and filmed the disgraceful antics. A 36-second...
Telling parents they can't try to save their infant's life
Once upon a time, the highest lords in the land stopped the parents of a tiny, terribly ill child from trying to save him and instead ordered his death in...
In defense of long baseball games, which are supposed to be fun
Every now and again, we need a little reminder of something that should be self-evident: Going to a ballgame is supposed to be fun. It is supposed to be a...
Turkish thug aims to silence an American's tweets
Not content with having his thugs beat up US citizens on US soil, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has now ordered Twitter to suppress the speech of another American citizen,...
The rising stars with NBA dreams behind NYC hoops 'mini-renaissance'
There wasn’t a single New Yorker selected in the June 22 NBA draft. The year before, only Brooklyn’s Isaiah Whitehead, taken by the Nets in the second round, heard his...
Hornacek talks up Porzingis in way Phil Jackson wouldn't
ORLANDO, Fla. — Knicks president Phil Jackson said in mid-April he didn't believe Kristaps Porzingis is ready to be the No. 1 option. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek disagrees with his...
Christie’s family gets beach all to themselves after NJ shutdown
One family gained from New Jersey’s government shutdown on Saturday — Gov. Chris Christie’s wife, their kids and their friends had one of the East Coast’s most beautiful beaches all...
Asdrubal Cabrera's weird few weeks take turn with huge swing
Asdrubal Cabrera’s future with the Mets is murky at best, but on Saturday, he made sure the team’s recent turnaround continued. Cabrera’s two-out, two-run homer with the Mets trailing by...
House Dems back panel that could boot Trump from office
At least 25 House Democrats support a bill to create an Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity — a panel that would judge a president’s mental fitness for office. A clause...
Knicks mull swooping in on obscure Suns forward
ORLANDO, Fla. – In an attempt to get younger and more athletic, the Knicks were mulling an offer sheet for restricted free-agent power forward/center Alan Williams. Who? Williams, out of...
Disgruntled Bronx hospital gunman thought he was the real victim
To his dying breath, Dr. Henry Bello saw himself as the one true victim — even as the linoleum floors of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital turned red with the blood of his...
What Devils do now after taking Kevin Shattenkirk body blow
It is going to be difficult for Devils general manager Ray Shero to see what is going on across the Hudson River this season and not cringe. Shero not only...
Corruption ran rampant at Bronx hospital before shooting
It’s New York’s sickest hospital. Long before a deranged doctor opened fire inside Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, the place was under an ongoing federal corruption probe, mobsters controlled the construction of its...
Where everyone landed in whirlwind NBA free agency Day 1
Later, that same day… The first day of NBA free agency produced the richest contract ever, reactions to a power-shifting trade, lots of agreements and enough meetings to last a...
Family of mistress murdered in Panama by US soldier sues army
A heated affair that ended in tragedy is now part of a $10 million lawsuit. The family of Vanesa Itzel Rodriguez Chavarria, who died in 2014, is seeking justice from...
Are Rangers really better after this win-now makeover?
In the parlance of the day, the Rangers’ facelift looks like this: First-line center Derek Stepan’s annual $6.5 million cap hit for the next four years plus backup goaltender Antti...
Perfect debut for Yankees 'black sheep,' who won't back down
HOUSTON — Clint Frazier tightly and proudly held his home run baseball in his right hand as he walked back into the visiting clubhouse at Minute Maid Park late Saturday...
Aaron Judge can't come through in a pinch this time
HOUSTON — Aaron Judge was the designated hitter Thursday and Friday and not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Manager Joe Girardi said he...
Trump argues his tweetstorms are 'MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL'
The best defense is a good offense, President Trump contended in a clutch of early-evening tweets Saturday in which he seemed to argue he should keep up his Twitter habit....
How elite pups learn to behave on their masters' yachts
Forget rich people’s problems — summertime in the Hamptons can lead to rich pooches’ problems. Take Max, a 10-year-old Yorkie whose owner, celebrity hairstylist Marco Maranghello, loves toting him everywhere,...
The legend of Clint Frazier finally gets its test — for how long?
HOUSTON — Until Saturday, Clint Frazier was identified by Brian Cashman’s assessment of the outfielders’ tools and the length of his shocking red hair when he arrived in spring training....
Controversial conservative says stalker won't stop trying to 'save his life'
A conservative activist known for his undercover video stings is being stalked by a Brooklyn woman who floods him with dozens of messages and hang-up calls per hour, according to...
Nets lose out on more targets, hold out hope for Otto Porter
The Nets scratched J.J. Redick and Joe Ingles off their list Saturday. Now they’re on to Otto Porter Jr., a long shot at best. Redick, whom the Nets were willing...
Sentence upheld for deranged rapist who 'enjoyed the hunt'
An appeals court upheld the maximum prison sentence for a deranged Pennsylvania man obsessed with raping real estate agents, according to reports Frank Yeager compiled a list of some 200...
Two of the world's hottest women are living together
These beauty queens are taking Manhattan. And they’re doing it from one Midtown address: After nabbing the Miss Universe crown in January, Iris Mittenaere — the former Miss France —...
Ron Baker sounds really broken up about Phil Jackson
ORLANDO — Ron Baker was one Knick sorry to see president Phil Jackson fired. Two weeks ago, at the Tarrytown facility, Jackson helped the 6-foot-4 combo guard prepare for throwing...
'Sandy victims' squatted in Holocaust survivor's house: suit
A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor who lost her family home in France while hiding from the Nazis claims a pair of sinister squatters tried to take her vacation home in Queens....
One patient among the injured in Bronx hospital rampage: cops
Six people suffering gunshot wounds inflicted by an unhinged former Bronx-Lebanon Hospital doctor were improving Saturday, officials said. Henry Bello, 45, shot seven people before killing himself at the hospital...
Pope picks new deputy to handle sex abuse cases
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis declined Saturday to renew the mandate of the Vatican's conservative doctrine chief, tapping instead a deputy to lead the powerful congregation that handles sex abuse...
SUV hits bus, runs over pedestrians on Harlem sidewalk
An out-of-control livery cab driver rear-ended a city bus, jumped the curb and collided with pedestrians -- injuring a dozen people on Saturday, officials said. The 58-year-old driver was on...
Teacher playing 'perpetrator' in school safety drill got roughed up by cops: suit
The perp was only pretending, but no one told the cop who handcuffed her. A Long Island teacher playing the role of “pretend perpetrator” in her school’s annual lock-down safety...
Hospital shooting survivor: 'We thought we were goners'
Bronx nursing-home worker Shirley Brown, 62, was visiting her friend with a knee injury at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Friday when deranged doctor Henry Bello began his killing rampage right outside the...
J.J. Redick just made the 76ers fascinating
Perhaps the biggest sign that the 76ers' tank is over is that a reputable free agent wants in. Sharp-shooter J.J. Redick reached an agreement with Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon on...
The toughest cop in NYC has only one regret
Ralph Friedman has taken more than a few bad guys off the street. The former NYPD detective has arrested more than 2,000 criminals. While working in the crime-ridden South Bronx...
In My Library: Anthony Horowitz
When he was 13, Anthony Horowitz received the gift he requested: a human skull. Nearly 50 years later, it’s still on his desk, a constant reminder that time is fleeting....
The 10 best blockbuster thrillers of the summer
There are few things more relaxing than stretching out in the sand on a hot summer day, the sound of waves lapping in the background, as you read about a...
Mets face reality with Michael Conforto's hand
After five days of receiving treatment and attempting to get back in the lineup, Michael Conforto is frustrated he was placed on the 10-day disabled list before the Mets’ 7-6...
The richest (and poorest) New Yorkers in Congress
Forget party divides -- New York’s Congressional delegation is split among the rich and poor. Some members are multi-millionaires with investment properties and others are burdened with thousands in credit...
The Heat are going all-out for Gordon Hayward
Gordon Hayward is saying hello to Miami. Ricky Rubio is saying farewell to Minnesota. Hayward's meeting with the Heat started Saturday morning at the team's arena -- where signage showing...
Rangers make enormous splash with discount Kevin Shattenkirk
For years and years and years, the Rangers essentially bribed free agents to come to New York with bloated contract offers in reverse auctions in which the organization sold its...
Baseball's MVPs and LVPs from a 1st half that revealed a superhero
I know I am overthinking it, but the Clark Kent-Superman thing always bothered me. Kent worked at a newspaper surrounded by, in theory, observant folks, and when it came to...
Women should stop complaining about ‘mommy shaming’ — and take the advice
"Stranger shames mom for breastfeeding in public.” “Passenger yells at mom for letting toddler cry on airplane.” “Mom shamed for giving child too many french fries.” To read these headlines,...
Thousands of unresponsive patients might actually be conscious
They called him a dead man. Last month New York-Presbyterian Hospital issued a death certificate for 68-year-old Yechezkel Nakar after he suffered a stroke that rendered him unconscious and unresponsive....
Beef in Clinton Hill over push to name park after Biggie Smalls
This idea is no slam dunk. Brooklyn residents are beefing over whether to name a local basketball court after murdered hip-hop legend Biggie Smalls. Councilman Robert Cornegy (D–Bedford-Stuyvesant) proposed the...
Why does Johnny Depp still have a career?
Last week, Johnny Depp joked about killing Donald Trump. Specifically, he wondered aloud at Glastonbury music festival: “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president? . . . It’s been...
Trump calls out states refusing to comply with 'voter fraud' panel
President Trump on Saturday fired back at testy state officials irked at a federal request for voter-registration data. “Numerous states are refusing to give information to the very distinguished VOTER...
Rangers take on reclamation project as new Lundqvist backup
So now we will see whether goaltender coach extraordinaire Benoit Allaire can have the same impact working with Ondrej Pavelec as he has over the last four years with backups of...
Hospital killer's shelter pals not surprised by rampage
Residents who lived in a homeless shelter with rampaging ex-Bronx Lebanon Hospital doctor Henry Bello said Saturday it was only a matter of time before he snapped. "He was a...
Why the media has broken down in the age of Trump
Since President Trump was elected, the media landscape has divided and hardened more than ever. Even the once-unimpeachable New York Times has been guilty of “fake news,” while on Tuesday...
Teen fatally shot in the head outside grocery store
A 19-year-old died after he was shot in the head outside a Staten Island grocery store Friday evening, cops said. The victim -- whose name has not yet been released...
Late-night joyride in Central Park ends in fatal crash
A 29-year-old man died Friday after he turned Central Park into his late-night automobile speedway, police sources said. The man -- whose identity has not been released -- zoomed south...
Knicks point guard splash may be down to George Hill, Derrick Rose
ORLANDO, Fla. — Phil Jackson and the triangle are no longer here, but that didn’t enhance the Knicks’ chances of landing the top two point guards on their wish list:...
Doctor slain in hospital shooting was covering coworker's shift
The doctor murdered by a deranged former physician was remembered Saturday as the polar opposite of the madman who took her life — a selfless caregiver who treated “all patients...
Why the generation after millennials will vote Republican
ERIE, Pa. — Max Bloomstine has a positive view of the nation’s growing diversity, believes the American dream is attainable (but doesn’t believe he’s entitled to it) and is more...
Trump takes aim at 'NBC bosses' in feud with Joe and Mika
President Trump has a new target in his war of words with “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski: their NBC bosses. “Crazy Joe Scarborough and dumb as a...
Obama condemns 'us and them' politics in Indonesia
Former U.S. President Barack Obama urged Indonesians on Saturday to resist divisive politics based on race and religion, saying the world's most populous Muslim nation has a long history of...
Ukraine eyes Russian security services in massive cyberattack
Ukraine said on Saturday that Russian security services were involved in a recent cyber attack on the country, with the aim of destroying important data and spreading panic. The SBU,...
Multiple injured after nightclub shooting in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Police said 17 people were hurt in a shooting early Saturday after a dispute at a downtown Little Rock nightclub. The city’s police chief said officers...
These Yankees show why Clint Frazier must put ego aside
HOUSTON — The sixth-inning rally for the Yankees on Friday night at Minute Maid Park really began hours before the first pitch. That’s when as a team the Yankees made...
Man charged with kidnapping exchange student who is feared dead
A man was charged Friday with kidnapping a visiting University of Illinois scholar from China who authorities believe to be dead after she disappeared three weeks ago. A federal criminal...
Suddenly, the Mets aren't dead
This little roll through which the Mets have won six of their past seven games has produced a result that might have been unthinkable a little more than a week...
Check out Tim Tebow's latest highlight-reel baseball moment
Maybe Tim Tebow could offer Curtis Granderson some outfield tips. During the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Phillies on Friday night, Jacob deGrom saw his no-hit bid disappear in the...
The long, hard road awaiting Yankees' Dustin Fowler
Dustin Fowler has a tough road to travel back from Thursday night’s surgery in Chicago to repair an open rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee. “It’s difficult...
Curtis Granderson reveals secret to his recent hot surge
Curtis Granderson never has understood the narrative about a slow start. When a player comes out of the gates scorching hot, nobody thinks they will continue at that pace. “Just...
Nevada launches sales of legal recreational marijuana
LAS VEGAS — Nevada has become the fifth state in the U.S. with stores selling marijuana for recreational purposes. People began buying pot early Saturday, just months after voters approved...
Nets' free-agent targets talking to other teams first
With free agency starting off at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nets targets J.J. Redick, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Otto Porter Jr. gave their first meetings to other teams. And if Brooklyn...
Mets and Sandy Alderson put white flags away — for now
Take the “open for business” sign down. The Mets aren’t talking like a team planning on selling off assets at the moment. Emboldened by their strong finish to a 10-game...
Why Mets may be forced to put Michael Conforto on the DL
Michael Conforto may be headed to the DL on Saturday to clear the roster spot for Zack Wheeler’s activation, general manager Sandy Alderson said. Though Conforto underwent an MRI exam...
Massive thunderstorm leaves 1 dead, forces 40 planes to divert
MOSCOW — Russian authorities say a massive thunderstorm around Moscow has killed at least one person, injured several others and forced scores of planes to divert to other airports. Weather...
Christie orders government shutdown amid failed budget talks
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey's state government has shut down for the first time under Republican Gov. Chris Christie after he and the Democrat-led Legislature failed to reach an agreement...
How breastfeeding after the age of 2 can put your kid at risk
Breastfeeding at age 2 or older increases a child’s risk of severe dental cavities by the time they’re 5, independently of how much sugar they get from foods, researchers say....
Clint Frazier latest promotion in wild week of Yankees call-ups
HOUSTON — Clint Frazier will be the latest, but certainly not the last, Yankees prospect to make it to the major leagues this year when he arrives from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre...
Teen stops to get air in his tires, wins $1M
BALLSTON, N.Y. — A New York man who stopped at a convenience store to put air in his tires and ended up buying a lottery ticket has won a $1...
Ron Baker 'excited' to be returning to the Knicks
ORLANDO, Fla. — It didn’t take long after midnight Saturday for Knicks restricted free agent Ron Baker to tweet he’s coming back. Baker tweeted: “Excited to be returning to the...
Stephen Curry, Warriors agree to richest NBA deal of all time
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry has agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Warriors, the superstar’s agent reportedly told ESPN minutes after the free-agency period opened. The deal...
This redemption story could be secret fantasy baseball star
Though Hollywood has managed to romanticize the notion of a struggling baseball player’s demotion to the minor leagues and subsequent re-education as to why he started playing the game in...
Wrongfully convicted man released after 23 years finds freedom 'surreal'
DeMarlo Antwin Berry no longer can recognize Las Vegas. The 42-year-old Nevada man was freed from prison after 23 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. He felt...
Bear crashes through window of 11-year-old boy's bedroom
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A huge crash jolted 11-year-old Zach Landis awake in his Anchorage home, but it soon became clear it wasn't a human intruder or his sisters playing a...
Hospital gunman 'promised to come back' and shoot former coworker
The doctor who opened fire at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Friday was searching for a former co-worker who he had promised to return and kill when he resigned in 2015 — but...