December 28, 2019
How LSU coordinator fought through personal tragedy
ATLANTA — Steve Ensminger walked alone. The LSU offensive coordinator exited the elevator and reached the field. He received handshakes and hugs. He was offered congratulations and condolences. The adrenaline...
Knicks ride Julius Randle to avenge Wizards embarrassment
WASHINGTON — At least the Knicks’ decade of losing ended with a victory and a smattering of revenge. Five days after an embarrassing loss to the Wizards at home, the...
James Harden too much as Nets' comeback falls short
HOUSTON — Yes, James Harden victimized Brooklyn. But there was plenty of blame to go around for the Nets, enough culprits that cost them what could’ve been another spectacular comeback...
Rangers stars are the difference in OT win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Allow the hometown boy with four points next to his name on the stat sheet and “about 115 unread text messages” to reach for the big-picture hyperbole. Surely...
New York City sees huge spike in online shopping, package delivery
DHL says its overall New York City volume is forecast to increase by 13 percent this holiday season over last.
How teams are tackling their Week 17 starters conundrum
Philosophies differ in the NFL on whether to play the starters or rest them late in the season with a playoff berth already clinched. None have proven to be fail-proof....
My nearly new Electrolux washing machine broke -- and they are no help
Dear John: I have a less-than-2-year-old Electrolux washing machine that broke. I waited to have their expert repair technician look at it and fix it. Since my warranty covers parts...
America's economic wins outweigh the losses in 2019
The outgoing year was filled with many interesting economic twists and turns. There were too many winners and losers in 2019 to list them all, but here are my highlights....
Amazon's credit card company is a nightmare
Dear John: My problem is not directly with Amazon, but with their credit card company, Synchrony. My card has a very low limit: $120. I rarely go above $100 in...
NY sports' misery in the 2010s is worse than you think
So it turns out we weren’t dreaming after all. It turns out that when we turn the lights out on 2019 — and, thus, the decade of the twenty-teens —...
Durable Giants vet knows what he wants to be doing next year
Antoine Bethea is finishing up his 14th NFL season and first with the Giants once again accomplishing a remarkable feat. He will start his 16th game for the ninth time...
Amazon's customer service leaves lots to be desired
Dear John: I would like to add my tale of woe to your recent article about Amazon customer service. On March 7, 2019, I received two pieces of mail. The...
The incredible Eli Manning memories you haven't heard
Sunday is expected to be Eli Manning’s last game in a Giants uniform and he will spend the day on the sideline, as the backup to rookie Daniel Jones. When...
Loophole in bail reform creates get-out-of-jail-free card for hate crimes
Suspects arrested in last week’s spree of eight anti-Semitic attacks are being quickly released right back into the neighborhoods they terrorized thanks to “bail reform” legislation.
The 10 NY sports moments that defined the decade
With the end of the 2010s upon us, The Post polled 43 members of its sports department across a variety of categories to determine the best and worst of the...
Joe Burrow's insane performance lifts LSU to final
ATLANTA — Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes in his first two seasons. As a first-year starter, his completion percentage was lower than 87 quarterbacks. He entered his final season...
Ex-Rikers inmates use city-funded debit cards to buy booze, juul pods
The ex-inmates have been flooding area booze shops, ever since the recent launch of a soft-on-crime city initiative that provides them with two $25 gift cards, merchants said Saturday.
Jets' unsung linebacker showing off his versatility
ORCHARD PARK — In the last two weeks, Jets outside linebacker Tarell Basham has intercepted a pass, blocked a punt for a touchdown and registered a sack. Basham is one...
Leonard Williams is very confident Giants will keep him
Before playing the final game of the season, new Giant Leonard Williams tackled some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby: Q: What has it been like for you being a...
Sneaky Brooklyn subway raccoon continues to evade capture
"We were not trained for catching raccoons in the academy,” one cop said.
The NHL's best -- and worst -- of this decade
Did you know that this decade was the only one in which the NHL had 10 different Hart Trophy winners? You do now. The teams that dominated the first half...
Family of Canadian billionaire ends private investigation into his grisly murder
The family of Canadian billionaire Barry Sherman has closed its private investigation into the murder of the pharmaceutical magnate and his wife Honey.
Bronx man dead after brutal beating during $1 robbery
The robbers hit the man with a metal trashcan, then ran off with just $1, police said.
The top trending name for New York City dogs is not what you'd expect
This is one fowl name for a dog.
State agency sued for not allowing ‘X’ gender option on applications
The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is being sued because it hasn't recognized the NYC law allowing individuals to choose the third gender option of X instead of...
Don Imus leaves behind complicated shock-jock legacy
In May, 1989 Mike Schmidt, the Phillies’ star third baseman for 18 years, retired. At a news conference, Schmidt, understandably, lost it, tearing up until his farewell words became truncated...
A tale of two states in decline
Taxpayers in California and New York shoulder some of the heaviest tax burdens in the nation, and now new data show the two have something else in common: Their growth...
NY pols keep digging the state's pension hole deeper
State and local employees who pad their pension payments by chalking up overtime as they near retirement could cost taxpayers a whopping $32 billion to $54 billion over the next...
Violinist claims he can no longer play after Staples worker assaulted him
A Juilliard-trained violinist claims he can no longer play after a bizarre attack at a Staples store in Manhattan.
Burnin' down the polls: David Byrne boosting voter registration in Broadway show
Since the show debuted in previews on Oct. 4, HeadCount, a non-partisan group that "works with musicians to promote participation in democracy in the United States," has registered 404 voters.
Controversial Gregg Williams ended up as Jets' godsend
ORCHARD PARK — The Jets named safety Jamal Adams the team’s Most Valuable Player on Friday. It was deserving recognition for Adams, who has had a legitimate MVP season, leading...
Luna, NYC's longest-dwelling shelter dog, finally gets a home
There's been a Luna landing! The city's longest-dwelling shelter dog has found a home in Queens after 205 days. The 50-pound pit bull-boxer mix was brought to the Manhattan Animal...
Small plane crashes into wooded area on Long Island
A small plane crashed into a wooded area in East Farmingdale on Long Island on Saturday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Only the pilot, whose condition was unclear...
Citi Bike station on sidewalk squeezes pedestrians
Citibike has crossed the line, according to angry East Village residents who say a new station was installed last week on the sidewalk of First Avenue, pinching pedestrian space to...
Civic group wants Trump to wade into NYC homeless crisis
The head of the Central Park South Civic Association again called upon President Trump to step into the city's homelessness crisis Saturday. "I see Trump in action and he seems...
ESPN announcer criticized for comment following death of LSU coach's daughter-in-law
An ESPN announcer was slammed by viewers on Saturday after referring to the death of an LSU football coach's daughter-in-law as a "distraction" ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal...
Famed Manhattan flea market frequented by Andy Warhol is closing
Chelsea Flea Market owners Alan and Helene Boss — whose treasures and trifles have for decades drawn bargain hunters and celebs alike -- said their landlord has refused to renew...
White House removes DC's protest license plates from Trump's limo
Limos used by President Trump no longer have license plates with DC’s unofficial motto, “End Taxation Without Representation.”
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is giving people seizures
The Force may have been a bit too strong. Multiple "Star Wars" fans have reported suffering from seizures after watching the latest franchise installment, "The Rise of Skywalker." Emily Suzanne...
Artist Peter Max allegedly siphoned over $4M from elderly relative
Famed pop artist Peter Max and his wife Mary — who committed suicide in June — allegedly siphoned $4.6 million in cash from their dementia-riddled relative, "Cousin Lou," according to...
Katie Hill's alleged lover roams Congress 'like a ghost'
He just can't get over the Hill. Former Rep. Katie Hill's legislative director and alleged lover Graham Kelly is sticking around Congress, despite little to do and few remaining responsibilities....
'Ghost boat' with decapitated heads, corpses washes up in Japan
The damaged boat, which was painted with Korean lettering, was beached Friday on Sado Island, where authorities unearthed the “partially skeletonized” remains.
Don Imus was abrupt, harsh and a one-of-a-kind, fearless talent
If you tried too hard to be funny, Don Imus wouldn’t help you with fake laughter. If you tried to poke fun at him and he wasn’t in the mood,...
Times Square New Year's Eve revelers luck out with perfect weather predicted
New Year's Eve could see temps top out near 50 degrees, and it will stay dry throughout the evening, providing a clear view of the ball as it drops at...
Breaking down Clemson-Ohio State
The Post's Zach Braziller breaks down the Fiesta Bowl (Saturday, 8 p.m., ESPN) between Ohio State and Clemson. When Clemson has the ball Here’s what could be on the field...
Ivanka Trump may not serve a second term in White House if father reelected
Ivanka Trump could leave her father’s administration if he wins a second term -- but she won’t be the one making that call.
LSU football coach's daughter-in-law killed in plane crash on way to Peach Bowl
ATLANTA — En route to Saturday’s College Football Playoff semifinal between LSU and Oklahoma, Carley McCord — the daughter-in-law of LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger — was one of five...
Here's the truth about that mysterious fireball over Guam
The object was like a meteor, the National Weather Service said.
Linsanity's lasting legacy as this decade comes to a close
As with any natural wonder of the world, the details come wrapped in mystery and shrouded in questions. How long did Linsanity last? How did it end? Why did it...
Exclusive pics show damage after fire ravages Hearst heiress' Hamptons mansion
Bright lights, big fire. Flames tore through the $9 million Hamptons mansion of heiress Anne Hearst and her novelist husband Jay McInerney Saturday morning. An 8:32 a.m. 911 call reported...
Frustrated Dennis Smith Jr. responds to trade rumors
WASHINGTON — When Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. missed three straight games of the West Coast trip, including two because of “DNP-CD” (Did Not Play — Coach’s Decision), he...
Bananas, butts and Bitcoin: The most annoying trends of 2019
Every new year brings us ingenious advances in science and tech, fascinating creations from the art and fashion worlds, and breakthroughs in our collective id. But, as always, there is...
Ex-student calls $3.75M payout 'hush money' for NYC teacher's sex abuse
A former Bronx high-school student has won a $3.75 million city settlement for sexual assault by a predatory teacher, but was so traumatized by the abuse he called it "a...
Suspect accused of attacking Jewish women released without bail
Tiffany Harris, of Flatbush, was charged with misdemeanor assault Kings County Criminal Court Saturday morning and released without bail — though Judge Laura Johnson ordered her not to go near...
Flu cases in NYC spike early as deaths climb across US
Now's a good time to get your flu shot. The number of deaths from the flu this season reached 1,800 nationwide, including 22 children, and the illness is spiking earlier...
The moments that doomed Pat Shurmur
It was another one of those marriages made in heaven. This was the adult head coach with head-coaching experience and the offensive chops to give Eli Manning one last hurrah...
The dangerous new idea inspiring criminal-justice activists
The latest call to action from some criminal-justice activists: “Abolish the police.” From the streets of Chicago to the city council of Seattle, and in the pages of academic journals...
At least 5 dead after small plane crashes in Louisiana
At least five people were killed in a small plane crash in Louisiana early Saturday after the aircraft went down moments after takeoff, according to a report. One surviving passenger...
Cheers to this wine guide for not giving into wokeness
Le Bernardin head sommelier Aldo Sohm’s new book is titled “Wine Simple,” but enjoying wine in the 21st century is anything but. The delight we’ve taken from it since Roman...
Wife of man, 2 kids who all drowned at resort pool blasts reports they couldn't swim
The wife of the British man who died with two of his kids on Christmas Eve while vacationing in Spain disputed authorities' claims that they drowned in the resort pool...
This health checkup of the future could end terminal illnesses
Way, way back in the late 20th century, geneticist Craig Venter used to carry a plastic card with a man’s picture on it and a “holographic information-bearing silicon chip.” Venter...
Jaguars deny firing head coach in chaotic development
The Jaguars said reports that head coach Doug Marrone was informed he would be fired "are 100 percent incorrect." Early Saturday morning, ESPN reported Marrone was told he would be...
The worst commercials of the decade — and yes, Kendall Jenner made the list
Nothing says your business is out of touch like a commercial that claims to represent the heart and soul of a product — but really exposes bad taste and backward...
From milk baths to drones on demand, these trends will rule 2020
The year 2019 was a roller coaster, with twists and turns both exciting (Eight-way spelling bee ties! The first black hole photo!) and harrowing (Notre Dame Cathedral in flames! Sean...
US demands extradition of AWOL soldier hiding in Ukraine
The United States is demanding the extradition of a rogue U.S. soldier, accused of killing a Florida couple in 2018, from Ukraine, where he is considered a hero. Craig Lang...
Disturbing video shows deranged man sucker punching, wrestling NYPD officer to the ground
A deranged man sucker-punched an NYPD officer on a Brooklyn sidewalk, pinning the cop to the ground and refusing to budge -- and was later released despite felony assault charges,...
Straphanger pushes MTA worker onto Queens subway tracks
Krzfztof Chowaniec, 50, was pacing back and forth on the Manhattan-bound M/R/ platform of the Grand Avenue-Newton station in Elmhurst at about 1:30 a.m. when the "unprovoked" attack unfolded, cops...
How Jay-Z and Diddy's careers almost collapsed in 1999
Earlier this month, Sean Combs threw himself a 50th-birthday bash at his Beverly Hills mansion, attended by such high-wattage stars as Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kanye West, Kevin Hart, Beyoncé...
Here are the 12 best countries to retire in
Spending your golden years abroad could save you big bucks while you retire to beautiful locales. As health care costs soar and the cost of living keeps rising, many Americans...
Why AOC is wrong to demand a presidential 'purity test'
When she isn’t dispensing makeup tips on Instagram, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dispenses sophomoric political maxims, most recently in her defense of “purity tests.” The stink of impurity here is upon...
5 worst places to spend New Year's Eve in the United States
Don't drop the ball when making your New Year's Eve plans. Americans all over the country partake in one last blow out, hoping to end their year on a high...
This book could change your marriage — and your life
It all came down to some blueberries. Eve Rodsky was a working mother of two, frantically juggling about 100 things on an afternoon “off” (picking up her oldest, packing snacks,...
Breaking down LSU-Oklahoma
The Post's Howie Kussoy breaks down the Peach Bowl (Saturday, 4 p.m., ESPN) between LSU and Clemson. When LSU has the ball The Tigers spent most of the decade held...
Evidence that delusional Yoenis Cespedes could help Mets
Yoenis Cespedes retained more self-confidence than salary for next year. Speaking recently on MLB Network Radio, Eduardo Perez revealed that Cespedes had predicted in a conversation that he would hit...
Suck it, doomsayers! The past decade was the best ever
No matter whether you zoom in or zoom out, from New York to the world, things got much better this decade.
Mass killings in US hit record high in 2019
More than 210 people died this year in 41 mass slayings, making 2019 the deadliest year in massacres since at least the 1970s. The first incident happened on Jan. 19,...
Inside the nasty Twitter war between Chrissy Teigen and a wounded vet
On August 13, Kari Rhyan was watching baseball alone at home, getting a little drunk on Starburst IPA and a little stoned on Durban Poison weed, scrolling through Twitter on...
The 6 hottest NYC spots to Instagram in 2019
Instagram boasts more than 500 million daily users, and an awful lot of them descend upon New York City each year to capture some of the most coveted shots on...
Uruguay seizes more than six tons of cocaine in country's largest drug bust
Officials in Uruguay seized more than six tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country's history. Roughly 4.9 tons of the drug was found inside containers marked as...
Hong Kong protesters pepper sprayed by cops in shopping mall
Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters swarmed a Hong Kong shopping mall near the border of mainland China Saturday, and were met by pepper spray-wielding police, who arrested about a dozen people...
Rap video turns deadly in hail of bullets during filming
Gunmen ambushed a Houston rap video set in a drive-by shooting Friday, leaving two people dead and at least seven injured, police said. A group of Hispanic men in their...
Trump slams New York City, California over 'tremendous' homeless crisis
President Trump waded into New York City’s homeless crisis with a Saturday tweet that expanded his calls for federal intervention. “California and New York must do something about their TREMENDOUS...
Senate GOP unites behind a no-witness Trump impeachment trial: report
After weeks of behind-the-scenes debate, Senate Republicans have hit on their strategy for handling President Trump’s impeachment: a brief trial — with no witness testimony — and a fast acquittal....
Over 900 priests left off Catholic Church's sex abuse lists: report
The names of over 900 pervy priests were left off Roman Catholic diocesan lists of credibly accused child sex abusers, according to a disturbing report released Saturday. Despite releasing the...
Robert Kraft could have faced felony charge — and 5 years in prison — in prostitution case
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft could have faced a felony charge — and up to five years in the slammer — in connection with his prostitution case, Florida prosecutors...
Alleged abuse victim rams crucifix down priest's throat in grisly act of vengeance
A teenager in northern France is accused of killing a priest who allegedly abused him — by ramming a crucifix down the cleric's throat. Roger Matassoli, 91, had been accused...
At least 90 dead in Somalia truck bombing
A truck bomb killed at least 90 people and wounded dozens more on the outskirts of Somalia’s capital Saturday morning — the deadliest attack in Mogadishu since a 2017 bombing...
Australian bushfires may have killed up to 30 percent of koalas
Raging bushfires in Australia may have wiped out 30 percent of the nation's koalas, the federal environment minister said this week — as a weekend heatwave is expected to intensify...
Philippines president bans US senators from visiting country
The Philippines banned two US senators from visiting and will put more restrictions on American citizens who want to visit the island nation if Washington enforces sanctions over the detention...
Biden wouldn't comply with subpoena in Trump impeachment trial
Joe Biden testifying in President Trump's impeachment trial is a nonstarter, the presidential candidate said. The former vice president confirmed he would not comply with a subpoena from the Senate...
This Theragun alternative is on sale for less than $90 right now
We’re just a few days away from entering a brand new year, which means many of us are jumpstarting a new fitness routine. You know – New Year’s resolutions and...
Bleeding man stumbles into Times Square hotel, suspect sought
A bleeding man stumbled into the St. James Hotel near bustling Times Square early Saturday shouting, “I got shot!” — and police were seeking his attacker. The 19-year-old hobbled into...
Clemson-Ohio State is a battle of mirror images
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Staring across the field will be like looking in a mirror. Clemson will see itself. So will Ohio State. For the first time this season, neither powerhouse...
Giants veteran open to position change in 2020
It’s difficult to picture Nate Solder as a college tight end. It’s even more absurd to think of the tallest player on the Giants doing circus tricks. But it’s not...
Forgotten Knick's debut is nearly here
WASHINGTON — Reggie Bullock can’t wait for the ball to drop to end 2019. And the 6-foot-7 swingman wouldn’t mind if the New Year started with him making his Knicks...
Undrafted rookie becoming a factor for Jets
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ eyes lit up Friday as soon as he was asked about undrafted edge rusher Kyle Phillips. The 6-foot-4 rookie — the son of a female sports...
Oklahoma-LSU promise to light up scoreboard
ATLANTA — Oklahoma went to halftime of its 2015 College Football Playoff semifinal with a lead over Clemson, then failed to score another point. Two years later, Baker Mayfield and...
Giants owners could be at odds over Pat Shurmur's future
It has been a harmonious existence since the late Bob Tisch agreed to purchase 50 percent of the Giants from the Mara Family in 1991. The partnership became admired throughout...
Giants veteran expecting season-ending win over Eagles
The Giants expect to beat the Eagles no matter how lopsided the rivalry has become. But a Giants win Sunday could knock the win-and-in Eagles out of the playoffs and...
Second Thai navy SEAL to rescue 'cave boys' dies; suffered blood infection
A Thai navy SEAL who helped rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave last year has died of a blood infection caused by the risky operation....
Why this NFL tight end became a fantasy bust
When identifying a true fantasy football bust, you need to look past the routine injuries owners curse every week, focus on where a player was taken in most drafts and...
Interest in suspended Ranger about what you'd expect
The NHL holiday roster freeze ended when Friday turned into Saturday, but there is nothing simmering — let alone, imminent — on a deal for Lias Andersson, under Rangers suspension...
Maybe we should listen to Dabo Swinney this time
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If he sounds a little corny it’s because ... well, dad-gummit, Dabo Swinney is cornier than the corniest corn dog at any county fair you’ll ever attend....
Nets' supposed X-factor suffering major shooting slump
Taurean Prince is supposed to be the Nets’ X-factor. At least, that’s what coach Kenny Atkinson expects of the first-year Net, who was acquired from the Hawks in July along...
How Jets should handle their Le'Veon Bell dilemma
Keep him. There’s a chance Sunday’s game at Buffalo will be Le’Veon Bell’s final one in a Jets uniform. After one season. That would be a big mistake. If head...
See it: Group of suspects kidnap man in Brooklyn, shoot at his friend
A wild kidnapping was caught on camera in Brooklyn -- with surveillance footage showing the attackers shoving the victim into a minivan, while one of them opens fire on the...
The players to start, sit for NFL Week 17
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 17 of the NFL season. Big Weeks Travis Homer RB, Seahawks, vs. 49ers (FanDuel $5,900/DraftKings N/A)...
Ranking the top 15 NY debacles of the decade
With the end of the 2010s upon us, The Post polled 43 members of its sports department across a variety of categories to determine the best and worst of the...
Clemson star linebacker's career of gambles brought him to this
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Isaiah Simmons could have played it safe. Each time, he chose not to. “I’ve always believed in myself,” the Clemson star linebacker said. “I’m not a guy...
Meet unbeaten fighter drawing Mike Tyson comparisons
Gervonta “Tank” Davis is being hyped as a smaller version of Mike Tyson. It’s not just because of his punching power, which has produced 21 knockouts in 22 fights, but...
Odell Beckham Jr. and the other biggest fantasy busts of 2019
One easily could make the argument a bust fantasy draft pick is much more damaging that a sleeper hit. Namely because you pick busts much higher in the draft. As...