August 25, 2019
'Cam Newton-type' college QB finally getting his chance
There was a time, not too long ago — after their senior years of high school — when there was a debate: Justin Fields or Trevor Lawrence? The pure passer...
Family of suicide victim sues psychiatrists for her death
Husband-and-wife Brooklyn shrinks inappropriately discussed their personal lives with a deeply troubled patient while ignoring her suicidal threats, a lawsuit claims. But while the patient, Mona Haddad, 26, eventually hanged...
Steven Matz's brilliance still comes with Mets concern
Steven Matz has been excellent for much of the second half and delivered another strong outing in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Braves, but there remains cause for concern with...
Daniel Jones getting first taste of his Giants future
Giants coach Pat Shurmur has seen all he needs to from Eli Manning. It means rookie quarterback Daniel Jones will start the team’s final preseason game against the Patriots in...
City-funded nonprofit packed homeless in shelters with 'wiring hazards'
A city-funded nonprofit tasked with helping the homeless instead packed people into dangerous hotel rooms fraught with “wiring hazards,” busted plumbing and broken cribs, The Post has learned. City inspectors...
Nets lock up core piece on his birthday
The Nets and Caris LeVert reached a contract extension Sunday, one that should keep Brooklyn’s rising young guard a big part of their playoff core. The three-year, $52.5 million extension...
Trump took a page out of the WWE's playbook
When you attend one of his rallies, as I did last week in New Hampshire, it is obvious that Donald Trump has modeled his presidential persona on WWE pro wrestling....
Ace chefs upping their game for US Open crowds in Queens
Tennis champs like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal aren’t the only draws at the US Open tennis tournament, which kicks off Monday in Queens. An unprecedented number of culinary chefs...
CNN's April Ryan finally breaks silence on bodyguard incident
CNN political analyst April Ryan has broken her silence about the incident involving her bodyguard and a New Jersey journalist -- who was forcibly removed from an event she was...
Massachusetts woman dies from rare EEE virus, 3 others infected
At least four people in Massachusetts have contracted the rare Eastern equine encephalitis virus, including one woman who died, officials and family members said Sunday. Laurie Sylvia, a 59-year-old realtor,...
Sanders says McConnell doesn't 'have the guts' to debate national issues
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Sunday branded Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as an obstructionist for blocking Democratic efforts to reduce gun violence, bolster election security...
Yankees send huge message with takedown of MLB's elite
LOS ANGELES — Those embarrassing pajamas masquerading as big-league uniforms have thankfully vanished just as the Yankees sent a very loud message to the baseball universe that they are capable...
Let college kids work longer summers to pay their bills
As the dog days of summer meander to their end, where have all the college kids gone? They’re mostly back at school, weeks before Labor Day, during a time most...
Another former Mets prospect is joining scary trend
Anthony Kay is on his way to becoming a member of the ever-growing club that includes former Mets prospects who might one day come back to haunt the organization. The...
Serena Williams-Maria Sharapova opener could be US Open flop
The two players bring a combined 28 Grand Slam titles to the first night of the U.S. Open. That’s unprecedented for a first-round match. But whether Monday’s under-the-lights Serena Williams-Maria...
NYPD cops are still doing their jobs — and keeping crime down
Last week was a bad week for crime victims and the police. Gunmen murdered five people in one night, and fears grew that in the wake of NYPD Officer Daniel...
'Bagel Boss' guy goes berserk, gets cuffed and taken to hospital for psych exam
Another day, another "Bagel Boss" beef. Long Island resident Chris Morgan, aka the "Bagel Boss" guy, was caught on camera going berserk on some people at the Bay Shore Marina...
Cuomo still hasn't signed bill expanding elevator safety
“It’s critically important that this gets signed into law,” said state Sen. Diane Savino (D–Brooklyn/Staten Island), who sponsored the bill in her chamber.
Background checks for gun buyers are good policy, good politics for Trump
In the weeks since the tragic mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, President Trump has kept the pundits guessing as to whether he would throw his weight behind new...
Yankees want answers for snafu that means nothing now
LOS ANGELES — The Yankees are spitting into the wind. Aaron Boone talked to general manager Brian Cashman and assistant GM Jean Afterman about plate umpire Gabe Morales costing the...
Joe Biden’s campaign is doomed — and other commentary
Election 2020: Biden’s Bid Is Doomed “Joe Biden has led Democratic polls since day one,” Dan McCarthy observes in Spectator USA. But there are plenty of reasons why “you should...
The myth surrounding MLB's most controversial weekend
LOS ANGELES — Let’s start with the obvious: These Players’ Weekend uniforms stunk. Or did they? “They were dope,” my 15-year-old son told The Post. How many approving 15-year-olds neutralize...
Gunmen captured on camera opening fire on two Bronx men
Cops are looking for a pair of gunmen who opened fire in The Bronx, striking two men, police said Sunday. The two victims — a 34-year-old and a 26-year-old —...
Navy vet walks across country for homelessness, mental illness
Armed with only a backpack and walking stick, an upstate ex-Navy man trekked 2,866 miles across the country on foot to raise money for veterans -- braving snowstorms, shedding toenails...
The latest on another injured Yankees star
LOS ANGELES — X-rays on Didi Gregorius’ right shoulder Sunday night were negative, which is a positive sign after Clayton Kershaw drilled him with a pitch in the first inning....
Greek magnate refuses to pay Manhattan socialite wife's $2.3M IRS debt
The socialite wife of 90-year-old Greek shipping magnate Spiros Milonas owes the Internal Revenue Service a whopping $2.27 million — and her estranged husband is refusing to pay her seven-figure...
NASA astronaut denies space crime accusations amid bitter divorce battle
Decorated NASA astronaut Anne McClain has denied she stole her estranged wife's identity while on a mission as officials investigate her for what may be the first crime committed in...
No one fails at Success (Academy)
At some New York public schools, most of the kids failed state tests, data released last week showed. Yet at the Success Academy charter in Flatbush, no one did. That’s...
Jets downplaying major conundrum headed their way
It was a final dress rehearsal, except with multiple stand-ins. The Jets first-team offense took the field together for the final time Saturday night before the games count for real...
If Blas’ staffers aren’t even supervising city work, what are they doing?
Is anyone minding the store at City Hall? Not based on charges last week by two former city investigators that the city repeatedly fails to oversee contractors — sometimes with...
What Mets need to save themselves from wasting it all
The wheels on the bus are getting flat; Getting flat, getting flat. The wheels on the bus are getting flat; And here come the Cubbies. Three straight losses to the...
Trump needs to make gun control Priority No. 1
President Trump has said he wants to keep guns away from folks who shouldn’t have them. When lawmakers return to Washington next month, his top priority should be to get...
Louisiana wins first LLWS behind absolute masterpiece
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Louisiana claimed its first Little League World Series title as Marshall Louque hit a pair of doubles and drove in three runs, while pitcher Egan Prather...
Video shows MCC inmate using illicit phone for Facebook Live broadcast
An inmate awaiting trial on murder and conspiracy charges used a cellphone to broadcast a Facebook Live video from inside the same Manhattan lockup where Jeffery Epstein hanged himself, The...
Pastor who lost daughter in 2017 church massacre running for state senate
Frank Pomeroy is launching his campaign at a moment when gun violence is again at the forefront of Texas politics following a mass shooting in El Paso this month that...
Rory McIlroy just won $15M, golf's biggest prize ever
ATLANTA — Rory McIlroy captured the biggest cash payout in golf history Sunday when he surged past Brooks Koepka in the final round at East Lake to win the FedEx...
How NYPD's facial recognition software ID'ed subway rice cooker kook
NYPD detectives identified the mystery man who sparked terror by leaving a pair of rice cookers in a subway long before their bomb-squad counterparts even realized the devices were harmless...
Andrew Luck's close pal puts shocker in perspective
The ones who booed Andrew Luck because he walked away from football and their Colts to the life he now wants, to the peace he yearned for, the ones who...
Colts send Andrew Luck into retirement with unique gift
Andrew Luck gave up football, but is keeping some of his paycheck. In quite the parting gift, the Colts decided not to recoup $24.8 million from their former franchise quarterback,...
Cat missing for 11 years gets reunited with upstate NY owner
For the last three years, the lost kitty, a tabby named Tiger, had been roaming around outside of Dutchess County SPCA employee Carol O'Connell's house, the shelter wrote on Facebook.
Rookie speedster finally working way into Giants' WR mix
It’s been a slow start for Darius Slayton, the Giants’ fifth-round pick, but the receiver is finally ready to get rolling. After an unimpressive rookie minicamp, Slayton made a better...
Placido Domingo gets standing ovation at first show since sex-harass claims
Opera legend Placido Domingo was greeted with a standing ovation in Austria on Sunday, his first gig since nine women accused him of sexual harassment dating back three decades. The...
Hasbro acquires gangster rap label Death Row Records as part of $4B deal
My Little Pony, meet Tupac Shakur. Toymaker Hasbro has acquired gangster rap label Death Row Records — which counts Shakur and Snoop Dogg among its artists — as part of...
Trump says it's 'possible' he'll invite Russia to the G-7 next year
President Trump on Sunday said "it's possible" that he'll invite Russia to attend the G-7 summit the US is hosting next year, even though European countries oppose allowing Russian leader...
Mets' magical run grinds to halt amid sweep
In a good news/bad news proposition for the Mets, they finish the season with three games against the Braves at Citi Field. By then, there is a strong chance the...
Heisman Trophy battle isn't just a two-QB race
A quarterback has claimed college sports’ premier award in eight of the past nine seasons, a trend most expect to continue. Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa and Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence could be...
How to move on from a prison record when you're looking for work
Spend 20 minutes with 36-year-old Ashish Prashar and you’ll find it hard to believe that he was ever incarcerated. The Upper West Side executive’s resume includes not only his current...
How Antonio Brown still wins after losing helmet saga
Antonio Brown definitely won't be able to wear his preferred helmet after losing his second grievance, according to multiple reports, yet he's still going to come out of this whole...
Trump lashes out at US media amid tense G-7 summit
WASHINGTON — President Trump said other world leaders are asking with why the American media is "rooting" for the country "to fail" Sunday, following reports that he was blindsided by...
NYC cyclists want de Blasio off 2020 campaign trail
Mayor Bill de Blasio should stop running for president and focus on Big Apple cyclists getting run over, cycling enthusiasts said Sunday. The call came as more than 200 cyclist...
I was late for my job interview — is that such a big deal?
I was five minutes late for an interview. The receptionist made a point of saying, “You’re here for your 11 a.m. interview?” I didn’t want to call attention to being...
7 killed as sightseeing helicopter, plane collide in mid-air
Seven people, including two children, were killed in a mid-air collision between a sightseeing helicopter and a small airplane on the Spanish island of Mallorca, according to reports. The two...
Golden Tate showing Giants what they'll be missing to start season
Our daily practice report from Giants camp: Something good Eli Manning went 5-for-6 with a sack during the blitz period along with a few nice passes to tight end Evan...
Armed men tied up employees in 'massive' Diamond District heist
The Wild West came to Midtown on Sunday when at least three armed bandits — one of whom wore what witnesses described as a cowboy hat — bound workers in...
Tropical Storm Dorian could become a hurricane by Wednesday
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, forecasters said Sunday as the tempest barreled toward the Caribbean. The eye of the storm, which was about...
Bigoted bus rider hurls slurs — and soda — at Hijab-wearing teen
A racist bus rider hurled anti-Muslim slurs — and her cup of soda — at a Hijab-wearing teenager in Brooklyn, police said Sunday. "What is that rag on your head,"...
Why new Jets regime has placed a greater emphasis on turnovers
Toward the beginning of nearly every Jets practice this spring and summer, there would be one period dedicated to turnovers — forcing them for the defense and preventing them for...
North Korea tests new 'super-large' rocket launcher
North Korea said Sunday that leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a “newly developed super-large multiple rocket launcher,” another demonstration of the North’s expanding weapons arsenal apparently aimed...
Cindy McCain: John would be 'very disappointed' by politics today
Cindy McCain, the wife of the late Republican Sen. John McCain, decried the current state of politics one year after his death Sunday — as she said all the people...
Rookie QB Giants passed on beat out by Redskins journeyman
Dwayne Haskins laughed when the Giants took Daniel Jones at No. 6 in the NFL Draft instead of him. After going at No. 15 to the Redskins, Haskins quickly declared...
Police commish: There won't be policing slowdown in wake of Pantaleo firing
NYPD Police Commissioner James O'Neill on Sunday morning scoffed at the possibility of a police slowdown in response Officer Daniel Pantaleo's firing — despite a cop-union's calls for members to...
Sheriff's deputy admits he 'completely fabricated' report of sniper attack
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy "completely fabricated" a report that he was shot by a sniper -- slashing his own shirt to appear as if he were struck by...
Jimmy Garoppolo quells fears after dreadful preseason debut
What a difference five days can make. Jimmy Garoppolo was awful Monday night in his first NFL game action since tearing his ACL last September, but in the 49ers' dress...
Tragedy as van trip to New York turns deadly
Two people were killed and 10 others were hospitalized when a passenger van en route to New York-area crashed in North Carolina, according to police and reports. The passenger van,...
Top Iranian official shows up at G-7 summit — at France's invitation
WASHINGTON - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made a surprise trip to the G-7 in France on Sunday. A top French official told the Associated Press that French President...
Motorcyclist killed in downtown crash with unlicensed driver: cops
A motorcyclist died in downtown Manhattan early Sunday after falling from their bike and getting hit by an unlicensed driver, police said. The motorcyclist, whose name was not immediately known,...
Indians' playoff push suffers huge blow with All-Star's injury
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible. Third baseman José Ramírez, whose hitting tear has aligned with Cleveland's surge in the...
Rep. Peter King backs Trump's idea to buy Greenland
GOP Rep. Peter King said he would support President Trump's controversial suggestion to purchase Greenland because of its "strategic importance" in the region to act as a check on Russia....
Newlywed couple killed in car crash minutes after tying the knot
A young Texas newlywed couple died in a car crash just minutes after tying the knot, authorities said. Harly Joe Morgan, 19, and his bride, Rhiannon Boudreaux Morgan, 20, were...
'Rare leader:' Why Colts are confident in Luck's replacement
There will be plenty of aftershock following the shocking announcement Saturday night that Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is retiring. But with the NFL season just two weeks from commencing, the...
Hong Kong police draw guns in latest protest violence
Hong Kong police drew their weapons and deployed water cannons for the first time as the civil unrest in the Chinese city entered its 11th week. Pro-democracy protesters hurled gasoline...
The fantasy football ripple effect from Andrew Luck's retirement
We members of the Sports departments at news organizations sometimes refer to our domain as the toy store. We leave real issues from the real world outside while we play...
Gunman fatally shoots man after being turned away from baptism party: cops
A 46-year-old man was shot dead at his nieces’ baptism party in The Bronx after his family turned away a scorned ex of one of his guests, according to police...
Top two QBs leading two top teams battling for two top prizes
Halftime of the 2018 national championship game was ending, as Tua Tagovailoa was beginning his most anticipated run from the tunnel. After 30 minutes raced off the scoreboard, the quarterback...
Trump calls purported rift with Macron 'false reporting'
President Trump on Sunday shrugged off any rift between him and Emmanuel Macron after news accounts said White House aides accused the French leader of trying to hijack the G-7...
G-7 leaders' spouses enjoy wine tasting as summit gets underway
First ladies Melania Trump, Brigitte Macron and other world leaders' wives are touring Basque wine country as they accompany their spouses to the G-7 summit in southwestern France. The women...
US, Japan announce preliminary trade deal worth 'billions'
WASHINGTON - President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Sunday that the two countries had agreed to the framework of a trade deal. “We’ve been working on a...
7 people injured in shooting at toddler's birthday party: cops
Seven people were injured in Maryland when a shooter opened fire at a 2-year-old's birthday party, authorities said. The shooting broke out Saturday night near Camp Springs where a dozen...
Teen killed in Long Island hit-and-run: cops
A teenage girl was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island while walking to get some grub after getting off work with her twin, according to police and friends....
Aaron Nola will lead Phillies past Marlins
Little League World Series this afternoon. International champion Curacao is a -150 favorite to beat the U.S. champion Louisiana. Over/Under for how many kids crying is set at 3 ¹/₂....
Joe Walsh says he'll challenge Trump for GOP nomination
Joe Walsh, a Tea Party favorite and one-term congressman from Illinois, announced on Sunday that he would challenge President Trump in the 2020 Republican primary. "I'm going to run for...
White House shares Trump's only regret over trade war with China
The White House on Sunday said the only regret President Trump has about the escalating trade war with China is not jacking up tariffs even higher, clarifying comments the president...
What is going on with my escrow account?
Dear John: My mortgage was recently switched over to Mr. Cooper, formerly Nationstar. I recently received correspondence indicating that our escrow account is short by approximately $10,000. The tax amount...
New York buildings need address signs to ease pedestrian pain
Dear John: Why can’t a city ordinance be passed requiring all buildings to clearly display their addresses to relieve drivers and pedestrians of the great frustrations we all suffer trying...
Brave New World: Uncle Sam is taxing robots as companies invest in advanced tech
It’s a brave new world for the IRS: taxing robots. Uncle Sam is padding the Treasury with millions of dollars to assess bots at the same time that corporations invest...
Son of former Jets player Barry Bennett arrested for parent's murder
The son of former Jets defensive lineman Barry Bennett was arrested in Mexico on Saturday on charges he murdered his parents earlier this week at their Minnesota home, authorities said....
Imagine this Yankees-Dodgers battle taking place in October
LOS ANGELES — If this series is a preview of the World Series, give me more. The Yankees and the Dodgers in October would be epic. Just listen to Dodgers...
An Edwin Encarnacion update
LOS ANGELES — Yankees first baseman/DH Edwin Encarnacion took ground balls, played catch and hit off a batting tee Saturday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. “From my understanding that...
Jets kicker may have just saved his job
The Jets may not need to go outside the organization for a placekicker after all. For one night at least, Taylor Bertolet gave the team’s decision makers something to think...
Edwin Diaz exits with back injury after giving up another home run
Edwin Diaz’s brief appearance Saturday might have been a reflection of how he was feeling. The closer came on in the ninth inning, gave up a home run and promptly...
Trump admits 'second thoughts' about trade war with China
President Trump hinted early Sunday that he was rethinking his escalating trade war with China. "Yeah, sure, why not," Trump told reporters after being asked if he had "any second...
The exit velo stat that really made the CC Sabathia smile
LOS ANGELES — Naturally, CC Sabathia smiled when the issue of his final swing of the day — and quite possibly his career — arose on Saturday afternoon. Doubly so...
Trump starts first day of G-7 with Boris Johnson and anti-press tweetstorm
President Trump embarked on his first full day at the G-7 Summit in France on Sunday -- starting out with a tweetstorm against the "disgusting" press, followed by a bilateral...
The 10 intriguing storylines to watch for in college football
Here are the Top 10 college football storylines to watch: 1. Michigan’s opening Before Jim Harbaugh came back to campus, the Wolverines had failed to win double-digit games in six...
Didi Gregorius' bunt gamble didn't pay off for Yankees
LOS ANGELES — Two bunts to the left side of an infield that was wide open thanks to an aggressive Dodgers shift in the ninth inning might have been head-scratching...
Israel bombs Syria, says strikes thwarted imminent Iran drone attack
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military attacked targets near Damascus late Saturday in what it said was a successful effort to thwart an imminent Iranian drone strike on Israel, stepping up...
Pete Alonso's record-tying blast can't hide Mets' sloppiness
When Todd Hundley hit 41 home runs to set the Mets’ single-season record in 1996, it was the only thing worth paying attention to around the team that year. The...
Jets GM facing first big test
Two months after getting hired as the general manager, Jets general manager Joe Douglas faces his first test. He and his personnel staff must comb through the 1,200 players about...
Homeless man suspected in Manhattan 'hate spree' smiles in court
A homeless man smiled during his arraignment Sunday morning on a series of "hate crime" attacks this month on random Manhattan pedestrians. Todd Lyons, 33, had been free on two...
The reminder Andrew Luck's retirement brings Jets, Giants fans
The news that Andrew Luck had suddenly retired broke midway through the Jets’ preseason game against the Saints on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium, and the message it delivered had...
China promises to fight back in escalating trade war
China is promising to fight back hard against President Trump's tariffs -- and is vowing that the US will not win the escalating trade war between the world's two largest...
Tough cuts must be made in order to win fantasy titles
If you find yourself still reading fantasy baseball columns at this time of year, then congratulations are in order. You are in the hunt for your league’s championship, and that...
It was a mixed bag for the Jets' other running back
Ty Montgomery can look at Saturday night’s performance one of two ways. He can be thrilled with his overall effort, his touchdown reception and 45 total yards. Or he can...
Journalist found dead in Mexico after criticizing local authorities
A Mexican journalist was found dead with stab wounds on Saturday, authorities said, adding to a growing list of reporter deaths in one of the world's most dangerous countries for...
Where it went all wrong for Zack Wheeler
A slow start from Zack Wheeler put the Mets in a tough position Saturday against the Braves. Wheeler, who struggled with the strike zone, had allowed four earned runs by...
Long Island teen escapes kidnap attempt by Uber driver
A quick-thinking 15-year-old girl outwitted the Uber driver who tried to kidnap her and take her to his Brooklyn home to sexually assault her — escaping his car and calling...
Check out slot receivers in PPR format
One of the most important things you need to do when joining a fantasy football league is read the rules thoroughly. Not only will the rules feed you important information,...