March 16, 2019
Zion Williamson propels Duke to ACC crown
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Zion Williamson proved he's back and healthy with a dominating three-game show at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. And that has fifth-ranked Duke celebrating yet another championship...
Nets ripped by Jazz as playoff hold becomes more tenuous
SALT LAKE CITY — The Nets were already in an offensive funk before they got to Utah. They sank to new depths in the altitude of Salt Lake City. The...
De Blasio continues to tease presidential run in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Mayor Bill de Blasio took his presidential tease tour to a new audience Saturday, coming to this key early presidential contest – but again refusing to answer...
Rangers say they didn't cave, but it was another ugly loss
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It took 18 days post-trade deadline, but the Rangers’ fate finally came through in their play Friday night. For the first time, coach David Quinn said,...
A friend claimed my book as his own -- what should I do?
Dear John: In 2011 I put out a book called “Fighting for Redemption: The Irish Teddy Mann Story.” This was about me and was accomplished with the help of a...
This bartender has a method to his pours
Dear John: In the last century I worked as a bartender at a country club and at the occasional private party. Good tippers tended to get a heavier pour, but...
The crucial thing 50 percent of couples aren't doing before marriage
You’ve booked the wedding hall for June and planned the honeymoon — but you don’t want to talk about money before you marry. According to a recent survey conducted by...
One-on-one with Michael Jordan — pitcher versus batter, that is
What was it like to pitch to Michael Jordan? The Post caught up with several future big-league hurlers with New York ties who faced the NBA legend during his one...
Baker Mayfield on what it will be like to play with Odell Beckham
Baker Mayfield is embracing the personality that Odell Beckham Jr. will be bringing to the Browns. During a visit Friday to the Brewers’ spring training in Phoenix, the Browns quarterback...
Voters won't remember Ocasio-Cortez's Amazon bullying kindly
Last Thursday marked one month since Amazon broke up with Long Island City on Valentine’s Day after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went full frontal assault on the idea. While Ocasio-Cortez pretends to...
Cuomo’s off-base bid to shut down New York’s for-profit colleges
Gov. Cuomo seems to think it’s a slap at Team Trump, but his For-Profit College Accountability Act is actually a slam at low-income minority New York students. The bill, part...
New Queens Democratic chairman keeps winning awards ... for corruption
We look forward to hearing what Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her Democratic Socialist pals think of the new Queens Democratic Party chairman — who has several stints on a left-leaning...
We're nowhere near a solution to the immigration crisis
With President Trump simultaneously fighting much of his own party as well as Democrats, a Yogi Berra classic fits the occasion: “It’s deja vu all over again.” More than two...
Death toll rises to 50 in New Zealand mosque massacre
The death toll in the New Zealand mosque massacres rose to 50 Saturday when police discovered another body buried beneath the carnage in Christchurch. "As of last night we were...
New York state DMV bungles 9/11 special license plate rollout
Bungling at the state’s DMV has prevented New Yorkers from getting special license plates that honor the memory of 9/11 — while car owners in 13 other states already have...
Squash pros allegedly sexually harassed teens at ritzy Brooklyn Heights racquet club
Members of a ritzy Brooklyn Heights racquet club charge that three creepy house pros have been sexually harassing their teen daughters for years while coaching them in a squash program....
Meet glamorous brunette behind Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó
Venezuela’s first lady in waiting is a glamorous brunette and a social-media influencer, with more than half a million followers on Instagram. But Fabiana Rosales, 26, isn’t selling beauty products...
Johnny Manziel has a new job
Johnny Manziel is playing in a new football league. No, it's not the NFL. Manziel signed with the Alliance of American Football on Saturday night and will join the Memphis...
Queens woman suing 'Impractical Jokers' TV show for 'disrespecting' her
Former Queens resident Giovanna Santoni-Waldinger, 40, is suing the “Impractical Jokers” TV show after she was unknowingly filmed while eating with co-workers at City Kitchen in Times Square in 2017,...
Michael Jordan's baseball foray: The inside story, 25 years later
The White Sox minor-league staff was packed into a trailer in Sarasota, Fla., early on the morning of March 31, 1994. Spring training was coming to a close, and the...
Upper East Side school ignored racist bullying of sixth-grade son, says mom
The parents of an 11-year-old black student whose white classmate draped a “noose” of yarn around his neck at an Upper East Side public school are outraged that no one...
Queens pals suing storage site after $10,000 worth of valuables vanished
Two Queens pals are suing a Long Island City, Queens, storage site after pricey memorabilia and $10,000 worth of pet food earmarked for donation vanished. Justin Desola, 31, an animal...
Brooklyn woman falsely told she was HIV-positive, lawsuit alleges
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital incorrectly told a Brooklyn woman she was HIV-positive, a lawsuit says. Sandra Peralta went in for HIV testing in March 2016. The results came back...
Seton Hall's impressive run ends in disappointment
It looked good coming out of his hand. Almost every shot has over the past three days here at the Garden. It had the distance. It was on line. But...
Hell's Kitchen residents suing over keyless apartment entry
A group of tenants in a Hell’s Kitchen apartment complex say they are being locked out — by technology. And now they are suing their landlord for the return of...
Beloved West Village eccentric leaves behind $25M town house empire
Celeste Martin held court in the “pink house” amid an army of roving cats and cast-off stage costumes from her days as a Rockette. Well into her 90s, the former...
Ex-Nassau County DA who uncovered SAT cheating calls for College Board overhaul
The former Nassau County DA who uncovered widespread SAT cheating in Long Island eight years ago says the College Board needs to be overhauled because it failed to stop the...
Man struck by metal bolt waiting for Coney Island’s Cyclone roller coaster: suit
Vincent Graziano always feared he’d get hurt by the Coney Island’s famed Cyclone roller coaster, but he never imagined it would happen while he waited in line. The former Brooklyn...
Mosque attack livestream shows how Facebook broke society's guardrails
Once upon a time, and not that long ago actually, people understood that you needed some guardrails in place if you were going to do live TV. Hence the idea...
Rory McIlroy not in final group, but that may be a good thing
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Did Rory McIlroy miss his final putt of Saturday’s Players Championship third round on purpose? Of course he didn’t. But if you are a conspiracy...
'They thought I needed remedial education': AOC scorches public schools
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recalled how her public-school teachers thought she needed “remedial education” because she had grown up speaking Spanish at home. The freshman lawmaker, speaking Saturday at a packed...
'A very dark stain': Trump attacks late Sen. John McCain
President Trump attacked the late Sen. John McCain Saturday over recently revealed evidence that the Arizona lawmaker helped push Russia-collusion rumors in the weeks after Trump’s election. “Spreading the fake...
MS-13 members allegedly stabbed teen 100 times for wanting out
Five MS-13 members stabbed a 16-year-old fellow gangbanger 100 times because he wanted out of his crew — and then drove his corpse to Virginia, where they torched it, the...
Woman 'swallowed' by parents' grave suing Long Island cemetery
A woman visiting her parents’ Long Island burial plot descended into more than despair — she sank hip-deep into their grave, a lawsuit claims. In the real-life horror show, Joanne...
Beware of overvaluing this 2018 fantasy baseball enigma
The word “bust” tends to have a negative connotation in fantasy sports, but someone can be labeled a bust and still have a good season — it just means didn’t...
Jewish voters are furious at Dems' defense of Ilhan Omar
Jewish voters furious at Democrats’ defense of Rep. Ilhan Omar say they’re done with the party that has held their support for generations. “We felt we had a home there,”...
Pete Alonso's rise should lead to intriguing Mets experiment
JUPITER, Fla. — Building the best lineup is the goal, and that’s why the Mets and manager Mickey Callaway will group their best hitters near the top of the batting...
CC Sabathia clears next big hurdle toward Yankees return
CC Sabathia won’t be on the Opening Day roster, but the veteran lefty took a step Saturday toward eventually being ready to join the Yankees’ rotation during the first month...
Estevan Florial is the Yankees' latest injury blow
TAMPA — Already without their staff ace Luis Severino and center fielder Aaron Hicks, the Yankees suffered another injury blow Saturday when stud prospect Estevan Florial suffered a non-displaced right...
'I'm incredibly embarrassed': Beto O’Rourke’s campaign swing turns into apology tour
Beto O’Rourke’s first official campaign swing morphed into an apology tour less than 48 hours after he announced his plan to run for president. The former congressman from Texas apologized...
Printable blank NCAA bracket for 2019 March Madness
Searching for a printable blank NCAA bracket for this year’s March Madness? Whether you want to make your picks before Selection Sunday or simply prefer a clean bracket, the Post...
Citi Bike rider shot dead outside Marcy Houses in Brooklyn
A Citi Bike-riding man was shot dead outside a Brooklyn housing development Saturday, according to authorities and police sources. The 47-year-old victim was found in the rear of a Marcy...
Tiger Woods' TPC Sawgrass nightmare could have been avoided
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — It appears Tiger Woods not being totally aware of a rule in golf might have cost himself two — possibly three — shots in his...
All the money in the world can’t make James Dolan happy
John Mara used to be an untouchable around here, because there was a time when it seemed everything the Giants glanced at instantly turned to gold. But as much as...
Billionaire Harry Macklowe's new wife: 'I kind of saved him'
Inside their $20 million Upper East Side apartment, billionaire developer Harry Macklowe, 81, and his new bride act like teenagers who can’t keep their hands off each other. “We don’t...
John Gotti Jr. slams cops over Frank Cali accusations, demands apology
John Gotti Jr. took a whack at law enforcement Saturday after law enforcement sources revealed that Gambino mob boss Francesco "Frankie Boy" Cali was slain over a "personal dispute" with...
A mystery pooper is tormenting Broadway
A mystery pooper has turned Broadway into the Great Wipe Way, laying waste to audition rooms by using them as a personal potty — and revolting thespians.
Why Jabrill Peppers can be dream addition to Giants' defense
Get ready to see Jabrill Peppers, here, there and virtually everywhere. The player the Giants got back from the Browns in the mega-trade that sent Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland...
Barber shot three times during mosque massacre asks for prayers
A Jordanian barber who was shot three times during the New Zealand mosque massacre is asking friends and family for prayers for his 4-year-old daughter -- who was also shot...
3-year-old died 'in his father's arms' during New Zealand massacre
A 3-year-old boy is believed to have died in his father's arms during the massacre at two New Zealand mosques. Mucad Ibrahim was attending the Christchurch mosque with his brother...
French violence flares as yellow vest protests enter fourth month
French yellow-vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed luxury stores in Paris and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Large plumes of...
Islanders' Hall of Fame needs to add these new members
So I noticed the Islanders’ Hall of Fame banner hanging at the Coliseum the other night, and other than wondering whether the “Jonsson” so honored was two-time Cup winner Tomas...
Man spared in New Zealand massacre fled violence in native Afghanistan
Ahmed Khan fled violence in his native Afghanistan to live in one of the world's safest countries -- New Zealand, where he was witness to unimaginable horror inside a Christchurch...
NYPD identifies suspect in slaying of Gambino crime boss Frank Cali
The Mafia didn’t kill Gambino boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali — but a Staten Island knucklehead with a personal beef over a woman did, police and other sources said Saturday....
Sanctuary policy may have protected illegal immigrant before murder: documents
The illegal immigrant arrested in last month's murder of a California woman apparently had been protected by the county's sanctuary policy before the killing, even though immigration officials had tried...
The sound Ryan Pulock was still hearing after frustrating Islanders' loss
DETROIT — Ryan Pulock was sitting there, his jersey off, his equipment still on, his wet hair pointing to the ceiling and his vacant eyes staring into the distance. There...
Auburn-Florida SEC semifinal ends with no-call controversy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Auburn Tigers are stringing together some impressive accomplishments with coach Bruce Pearl. Now they have a chance at something particularly special before the NCAA Tournament. Jared...
NYC becomes an emerald city for St. Patrick's Day parade
The New York City St. Patrick's Day parade, dating back to 1762, is the world's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Latest scandal shows USC is only a victim of its own neglect
Thoughts and prayers. Zero tolerance. Free gifts. All of it, naturally, “going forward.” And it’s all a con. Even fortune cookies have replaced practical messages with nonsense. Today we read,...
Inside secrets of the FBI's Most Wanted
AWAITING RECRUITS: There are currently only eight fugitives on the Most Wanted Top 10 list, after one member was recently captured and another killed. It’s the Top 10 that nobody...
Next chapter in Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer rivalry will have to wait
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open because of a knee injury. Nadal had been set to play longtime rival Roger...
America's parents have become morally bankrupt
The university cheating scandal last week, in which 50 people including Hollywood celebrity parents Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman scammed the system to get kids into elite colleges, is a...
Zoo streams April the Giraffe as she delivers another calf
It’s a calf for mama giraffe! Internet star April the Giraffe gave birth live for the second time on Youtube Saturday. The long-necked mama went into labor after 11 a.m....
Players Association may look to nix MLB's new reliever rule
TAMPA — Could left-handed specialists’ days not be numbered after all? Tony Clark hinted Saturday that the Players Association has not yet conceded the rule change, set to be implemented...
Why good horror flicks aren't set in New York City anymore
A slasher is on the loose, whipping out a razor blade and slicing helpless bystanders without motive or provocation. Flames shoot out of manholes on one of the city’s busiest...
NFL mock draft 3.0: New No. 1 pick as Jets and Giants upgrade lines
The Serby Mock 3.0: a pair of hog mollies in the first round for the Giants, and one for the Jets. Teams filling needs in free agency caused a seismic...
Shooting of Gambino boss Frank Cali may have been over 'personal dispute'
The man cops believe gunned down Gambino mob boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali may have done so because of a "personal dispute" — and not because of any mafia-related business,...
You can honor 24 journalists killed on the job with this book
Freedom of the press often comes at a steep cost, one that is all too familiar to the families and loved ones of journalists killed while newsgathering. To this end,...
New York's last hopes to change its dreary sports narrative
Knicks owner James Dolan insisted he was “ambushed” by a fan who recommended he sell the team. What is the word he would use to describe an ownership that has...
Trump says he supports measure to make Mueller report public
President Trump gave House Republicans the green light to vote for the public release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report, he tweeted Saturday — while dismissing the Democratic measure as...
Phillies sit 'a little sore' Harper and address Opening Day status
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper sat out the Phillies game against the Astros on Saturday, saying he's "a little sore" one day after getting hit by a pitch and bruising...
The LeBron James challenge that awaits Kevin Knox
Knicks coach David Fizdale can’t say he is surprised LeBron James and his purple-and-gold gang arrive at the Garden for their lone visit bruised, battered and out of the playoff...
Ben Shapiro: The real reason I was attacked on college campuses
For nearly all of human history, life has been nasty, brutish and short. In 1900, some 10 percent of all infants died before reaching their first birthday in the United...
UC Berkeley joins list of schools ensnared in college admissions scandal
Add the University of California at Berkeley to the list of elite colleges embroiled in the sweeping college admissions scandal after a former Canadian football player allegedly paid someone $200,000...
Officials probing death of model who testified in 'bunga-bunga' trial
A Moroccan model who regularly attended former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's raunchy "bunga-bunga" sex parties died this month — and investigators are now probing the case as a possible...
Alleged mosque shooter sent hate-filled manifesto to PM before attacks
The white supremacist who allegedly slaughtered 50 people in two New Zealand mosques sent his hate-filled 16,500-word manifesto to the country’s prime minister less than 10 minutes before the attacks,...
St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off in Manhattan
Irish smiles -- and sweaters -- lined Fifth Avenue as lads and lasses thronged Manhattan for the the St. Patrick’s Day parade. “It’s miles and miles of bands and police...
Penny Hardaway's team won't cover as underdogs in this spot
To NJ Transit, for shuttling my old friend, Neil, and far too many others, to their mobile sportsbook in Secaucus — and right back to Penn Station — so they...
Don Jr. comes to Chelsea Clinton's defense after NYU video
Donald Trump Jr. is defending Chelsea Clinton after the former first daughter was blasted by NYU students who blamed her tweet for the New Zealand mosque attacks. "It’s sickening to...
New Zealand mosque's imam: 'We still love this country'
The imam of a New Zealand mosque where seven worshipers were slaughtered by a racist gunman says that the massacre hasn’t shattered his community – or its trust in their...
1.5 million felons can now vote in Florida because of these men
MIAMI — Neil Volz was a man who had it all; Desmond Meade was a man who never had much of anything. Both of them were convicted of felonies and...
NYPD questioning suspect in killing of Gambino mob boss Frank Cali
A suspect is in custody in connection to this week’s slaying of reputed Gambino mob boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali outside his Staten Island home, police sources told The Post...
How a vicious attack nearly killed a man — and his marriage
One night in February 2013, after doing the dishes in her parents’ home, Abby Maslin wrote her 2-year-old son a final note. “Jack, please know that Mommy loved you so...
Melee erupts after teen smashes egg on far-right politician
An Aussie lawmaker who blamed immigration for the New Zealand mosque massacres attacked a teenager on live television after the young man smashed an egg in his head. Far Right...
New Zealand 'shooter' sent manifesto to officials and media before attack
The white supremacist who allegedly slaughtered 49 worshipers in two New Zealand mosques sent his rambling, hate-filled 16,500-word manifesto to the country's prime minister less than 10 minutes before the...
NYU students rip Chelsea Clinton for 'stoking' hatred behind NZ slaughter
A student cornered Chelsea Clinton at an NYU vigil for the New Zealand massacre victims and blamed her for inciting murderous anti-Muslim hatred — prompting fellow first-family member Donald Trump...
Russell Wilson doesn't see the Giants in his future
TAMPA — Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is spending the weekend with the Yankees, but he’s also kept an eye on what’s been going on in his own sport — including...
Giants sign another ex-Cardinal
This is now more than happenstance. It is a trend. The Giants on Friday signed their third defensive player in free agency, and all three are former Cardinals who played...
St. John's NCAA Tournament hopes just got a little shakier
Selection Sunday is almost here. But if you’re a St. John’s fan, it still must feel like an eternity. With two unexpected bid-stealers landing NCAA Tournament invites this week —...
Mets' new closer Edwin Diaz has a day to forget
PORT ST. LUCIE — Edwin Diaz allowed just five homers in 73 ¹/₃ innings last season, so watching him surrender two in one frame Friday was something of a surprise...
Big East refs dropped the ball
A sellout crowd came to the Garden to watch the semifinals of the Big East’s showcase event. Instead, it watched the worst the league has to offer. For a conference...
Prosecutors to investigate spike in horse deaths at Santa Anita
ARCADIA, Calif. — Investigators with a prosecutors' office have been assigned to help look into 22 recent horse deaths at Santa Anita, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County district...
Yankees won't have Severino back until May 'at the earliest'
TAMPA — Forget missing Opening Day. Luis Severino won’t be back for the Yankees until May “at the earliest,’’ according to general manager Brian Cashman. The right-hander isn’t due to...
Golden Tate not trying to fill Odell Beckham Jr.'s shoes
Yes, Golden Tate arrived because Odell Beckham Jr. was sent away. No, Tate is not going to go down that road as far as stamping himself as Beckham’s replacement. “Odell...
How sleep mask has helped reawaken Dominic Smith
PORT ST. LUCIE — Don’t sleep on Dominic Smith. His game has improved because of the CPAP mask he wears at night to help overcome sleep apnea, but there is...
Red Sox minimalist approach to bullpen could be their fatal flaw
TAMPA — Alex Cora sized up the Yankees, if you will, on Friday. “They’re tall and big and strong, and we’re tiny,” the Red Sox manager said at George M....
Myles Powell got a reprieve, and the rest was history
The season has been a dream, with a nightmare always uncomfortably near. For as much as Seton Hall’s supporting cast has learned and improved and grown, Myles Powell is still...
Chris Kreider can't snap out of scoring funk
CALGARY, Alberta — Chris Kreider took the ice Friday with his wallet in a state similar to his recent offensive production: lighter. The Rangers winger was fined $5,000 Thursday for...
Knicks' rookie call-up picks up right where he left off
SAN ANTONIO — Is it possible rookie point guard Kadeem Allen has a firmer future as a Knick next season than Frank Ntilikina does? Allen, 26, playing on a two-way...
It's gut-check time for Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The way the Players Championship has shaped itself entering the weekend’s final 36 holes, there are some demons to be exorcized. Rory McIlroy, who has...
Zion Williamson shows UNC why he's a difference maker
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Zion Williamson didn't hesitate when he saw his shot for the lead coming off the rim late in a tense game with Duke's fierce rival. He bounced...
Aaron Judge's swing change couldn't be working any better
TAMPA — Aaron Judge’s two-strike approach seems to be working. The right fielder went deep to center on an 0-2 pitch in the second inning of the Yankees’ 14-1 rout...
The Mets are seeing the ugly side of Steven Matz
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Nationals brought their “A” lineup to town on Friday and gave Steven Matz an “A” kicking. In a performance that may have sounded a few...
Why Garth Snow deserves some credit for this turnaround
DETROIT — Retrospect makes geniuses of even the most foolhardy. But here is something that should be written in the Islanders’ history books, whether the fans want to read it...
The Red Bulls' most rabid fan has a ridiculous attendance streak
It began as a lark for Steve Ferrezza. He took the bait and immediately was hooked. And now it has led to Ferrezza attending the past 100 games the Red...
Devils outlast Canucks to win marathon shootout
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — After failing to score on his first three tries in a shootout, Damon Severson came finally broke through for the New Jersey Devils. Severson scored in...
Violent Brooklyn mugging caught on video
A group of muggers followed a man down a Brooklyn street and beat him unconscious during a robbery earlier this week, police said. The trio followed the 30-year-old man as...
Russell reflects on low point that sparked his career turnaround
SALT LAKE CITY — The last time D’Angelo Russell was in Utah, he hobbled off the Vivint Smart Home Arena court with a knee injury that required surgery. It cost...
The road factor Islanders are counting on for final playoff push
DETROIT — NHL teams often enjoy going on the road. The Islanders, who just completed a stretch in which they played eight of nine games at the Coliseum (going 5-4-0),...
Tiger Woods is latest victim of golf's notorious hell hole
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The days begin rather quietly out at the island-green par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass during Players Championship week. The mornings are sleepy at one...
Allen Crabbe injury comes with Nets silver lining
SALT LAKE CITY — A little more than a month after coming back from a lengthy right knee injury, Allen Crabbe will sit again. He has been ruled out of...
Man fatally shot 5 years after his girlfriend was burned to death
The former boyfriend of a Mississippi cheerleader who died a horrific death after being doused with gasoline and set on fire was fatally shot on Friday. Jessica Chambers, 19, was...
Seton Hall overcomes scuffle, refs to grind way to Big East final
It’s starting to feel like 2016. A superstar taking over. A confident supporting cast getting better by the game. A once-precarious NCAA Tournament spot no longer in doubt. Third-seeded Seton...
Gianaris calls for hate-crime probe over homophobic sign in Queens subway station
State Sen. Mike Gianaris has asked Police Commissioner James O’Neill to open a hate crimes probe into a homophobic sign discovered in a Queens subway station Friday. “Hate is a...
320-pound woman gets life sentence for sitting on, smothering girl
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her 9-year-old cousin sitting on her as a form of punishment. The Pensacola News Journal...