July 19, 2020
Bahamas closes borders to US travelers over coronavirus concerns
The Bahamas is closing its borders to visitors from the United States over the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis cited recent spikes in COVID-19 cases as the reason...
Jordan Montgomery sure looks ready for Yankees spotlight
Jordan Montgomery didn’t leave it all out on the field, and in this case, that just reflected how well he performed Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. As the Yankees’ sluggers...
You won't find this Nets rookie complaining about the NBA bubble
You won’t catch Jeremiah Martin complaining about the food or amenities inside the NBA bubble. The Nets’ rookie point guard is thrilled to simply be a part of it. For...
Mets explain mind-boggling Robinson Cano decision
The Mets played their second exhibition game of spring training 2.0 on Sunday, and for a second straight night, Robinson Cano hit third. The 37-year-old was in the three hole...
The Yankees power show has returned
The noise of Yankees bats kissing baseballs at an empty Yankee Stadium on Sunday night cut through a blanket of serious heat, and if Mets pitchers turned their heads to...
Opening Day is starting to feel real
Brandon Nimmo is an optimist by nature, which probably doesn’t surprise you. You already know he is the nicest man in baseball, so relentlessly upbeat that he probably hasn’t had...
TLC's 'sMothered' recap: Facials, fashion and fiancé fissures
"It gets weirder every day here."
Phil Mickelson's ex-caddie brought out best in PGA youngster
DUBLIN, Ohio — It was quite a week for Matthew Fitzpatrick, the 25-year-old Englishman who made a weekend surge up the Memorial leaderboard to finish third. As good as Fitzpatrick’s...
Death in disguise: Gunman dressed as delivery driver opens fire on federal judge's family
The 20-year-old son of a prominent New Jersey federal judge was shot dead and her husband was critically injured in an attack at their home Sunday evening, according to reports....
Protester dubbed 'Naked Athena' faces off with Portland police
This cheeky protester gave cops in Portland a public dressing-down. Wearing only a face mask and a beanie, a woman dubbed "Naked Athena" waltzed between officers and protesters during a...
Beware the Biden-Sanders radical lefty manifesto: Devine
Joe Biden signed the death warrant for his campaign last week, even if he doesn’t know it. The joint manifesto he released with Bernie Sanders is 110 pages of radical...
Jason Garrett could bring famed 'Scissors' play to Giants
If he sees it and likes it, there is a good chance Jason Garrett will take it. This is what a few former Giants already know about Garrett, the new...
NYC's Phase Four of reopening feels similar to Phase Three
New York City on Monday started Phase Four of the state’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus — although with plenty of caveats. Big Apple residents are now allowed to go...
How Masahiro Tanaka's status is affecting Yankees' rotation plans
Masahiro Tanaka threw a second bullpen session Sunday, and the next step is likely Tuesday when the right-hander will face live hitters for the first time since getting hit in...
East River floaters swept away in giant inflatable swan, prompting rescue
They’re lucky ducks. Two people floating in the East River on a giant inflatable swan were swept away by a strong current— forcing fire officials to swoop in and save...
Why a football star’s high school sweetheart stayed with him after sordid sex abuse allegations
Kelley's explosive case is the subject of Showtime's riveting docuseries "Outcry."
Local college basketball teams ready to get back on court
On Monday, Seton Hall players will enter the school’s gymnasium for the first time since March. On Tuesday, Rutgers will have its first individual workouts of the summer. By the...
ICE: Denver released Guatemalan assault suspect despite immigration detainer
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement says an illegal immigrant for whom it had issued a detainer allegedly attacked a woman shortly after he was released from custody in another assault....
Golf has a new No. 1 after hectic tournament
DUBLIN, Ohio — Jon Rahm knew this was going to be a difficult day. Maybe not this difficult. Winning on the PGA Tour always is difficult. Winning on a golf...
Trump won't say whether he'll accept 2020 election results
President Trump on Sunday declined to say whether he will accept the results of the 2020 election, adding that he will "have to see." The president also claimed without evidence...
Dismembered tech CEO's assistant pleads not guilty to gruesome murder
The trusted former assistant accused of killing and decapitating his tech CEO boss in Manhattan pleaded not guilty on Sunday to second-degree murder, according to a report. Tyrese Haspil, 21...
Tiger Woods has a major decision on his hands
DUBLIN, Ohio — Play again soon, Tiger. Sooner rather than later. Sooner meaning one more tournament before the PGA Championship takes place in three weeks at Harding Park in San...
Jacob deGrom proves he's ready for Opening Day
Jacob deGrom appears ready for Opening Day. The right-hander had a successful return to the mound in a simulated game at Citi Field on Sunday after leaving his previous outing...
Science says (again): Open the schools
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio constantly tell us they’re following “science” and “the experts” as they decide on New York’s reopening. Well, more and more experts agree...
Kanye West gives emotional anti-abortion rant at campaign event
Kanye West — who claims to be running for president — gave an emotional speech about abortion, bashed famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman and boasted about his IQ during a bizarre...
The telling failure of the Goya boycott
Be careful whom you try to cancel: The bid to boycott Goya Foods is backfiring in all manner of telling ways. The outrage industry pounced after Goya CEO Robert Unanue...
Joe Girardi's laid foundation that helped Yankees gamble payoff
Sometimes new managers and head coaches enjoy an extended honeymoon on the job by meeting the most basic standard: They aren’t the person they replaced. Not this time in The...
Why flight from the cities is bad for the suburbs, too
The mass exodus of wealthier people from dense cities such as New York and San Francisco will be a catastrophe for the cities if it keeps up. It will also...
This 'anti-racism education' sure looks awfully ... racist
We often hear that what this country needs is an honest conversation about race. Here’s a whole lot of “honesty” for you, from an unexpected place: Black people are less...
Yankees, Mets honor late Post photographer Anthony Causi
Prior to Sunday night’s Mets-Yankees game at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees honored late Post sports photographer Anthony Causi with a moment of silence with his smiling face on the center-field...
Teachers vs. science (and kids) and other commentary
Libertarian: Teachers Thump Science — and Kids The Los Angeles Unified School District’s decision not to carry out any in-person instruction come fall “was a political victory for teachers and...
We immigrants know the America-bashers are ridiculously wrong
It’s my America-versary, the day my mother and I arrived in the United States. I was just 1 year old, and America was deep in her 1970s blues. Every July...
Drunk driver injures officer outside Manhattan parking lot
A drunk driver struck and injured a police sergeant outside an Inwood parking lot Saturday night, police sources said. The male driver's gray Dodge Charger barreled out of the Associated...
What's really going on in the 'battle of Portland'
Peaceful protesters don’t try to burn down federal courthouses or jails or the headquarters of a local police union, nor hurl rocks and bottles at cops, night after night for...
Missouri governor says pardon likely if St. Louis homeowners charged
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he is prepared to exercise his pardon powers if prosecutors bring criminal charges in the case of a St. Louis couple who brandished firearms at a...
How controversial Yankees outfielder reinvented himself
Brett Gardner is the longest tenured Yankee, so he has been a natural at advising younger players who seek advice about being part of the most famous baseball team in...
Woman killed over fireworks was following Brooklyn BP's lead: mom
A Brooklyn woman who followed Borough President Eric Adams' advice for New Yorkers to settle disputes neighbor-to-neighbor rather than calling 911 wound up shot dead after she confronted some punks...
Human remains found in search for missing Connecticut boy
Authorities discovered human remains believed to be a missing 14-year-old boy from Connecticut after he vanished while visiting West Virginia, according to reports. Jonathan Adams, a West Hartford middle school...
The NFL has reached its coronavirus breaking point
There has always been a pool of players willing to risk life and limb available to the NFL, from elite players to semipro players chasing a dream. The money is...
Boss of Goya Foods quietly quashes agreement to sell part of company
While the boss of Goya Foods defended his controversial support of President Trump last week, he also was quietly quashing an agreement to sell a chunk of the food giant...
Twitter ‘embarrassed’ about hack which targeted 130 accounts
OAKLAND, Calif. — Twitter says the hack that compromised the accounts of some of its most high-profile users targeted 130 people. The hackers were able to reset the passwords of...
80-year-old golf legend survived coronavirus
DUBLIN, Ohio — Jack Nicklaus and his wife, Barbara, both contracted coronavirus in March and since have tested negative for the virus and positive for the antibodies. The 80-year-old Nicklaus,...
Rangers' goalie decision is looking easy
Six days and two scrimmages into prep work for the tournament, David Quinn said, “I think it’s kind of a good time to reassess where we’re at and go from...
Oh deer! New Jersey cops high-tail it to save deer stranded in ocean
This deer almost swam with the fishes! An intrepid buck nearly met his maker when he got sucked out to sea in a New Jersey beach town — prompting cops...
Rob Gronkowski denies Tom Brady, Buccaneers conspiracy
The stars simply aligned for Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's Tampa Bay reunion, according to the former Patriots tight end. Gronkowski, who came out of retirement in April and was...
Off-duty cop pulls boy away from shark, harrowing video shows
An off-duty police officer in Florida jumped into the ocean to pull a boogie-boarding boy to safety after a shark was spotted swimming toward the child in a heart-pounding video.
Joker face! Zuckerberg nerds out with way too much sunscreen
New photos show Facebook honcho Mark Zuckerberg zipping around on an electric surfboard in Hawaii
Couple who wouldn't sign quarantine order put under house arrest
A Kentucky couple says they were placed under house arrest and fitted with ankle bracelets after they refused to sign a self-quarantine order over a positive coronavirus test.
Woman who live-streamed defacing BLM mural strikes again
Bevelyn Beatty, 29, posted videos to her Facebook page showing her smearing paint on the Midtown skyscraper and a second BLM mural on Fulton Street early Sunday, then gloated about...
Trump blames Democrats for not allowing him to hold campaign rallies
President Trump blamed Democrats for "purposely" refusing to open schools and stopping him from holding campaign rallies in the run-up to November's election. Trump, in an interview on "Fox News...
Video shows topless woman dancing at massive parking lot party
Is this NYC's first drive-thru strip club? With city jiggle joints still prohibited from opening due to the coronavirus pandemic, one woman took matters into her own hands during a...
Braves remove 'Chop On' sculpture from outside stadium
The tomahawk chop appears headed for retirement. In the midst of reviewing its longtime celebration, the Braves removed a large wooden sign outside Truist Park that read “Chop On,” a...
Trump rips 'scarred' niece over 'stupid, vicious' tell-all book
President Trump blasted his niece's tell-all book about the family as "stupid and so vicious" -- and said he was most hurt by the accusations against his parents. "She was...
Trump slams 'fake' Fox News poll showing Biden leading 2020 race
President Trump cast doubt on a new Fox News poll that shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading him in the 2020 White House race, blasting the survey as "fake." Trump...
Disgraced former top state pol Silver faces the music Monday
Lawyers for the convicted 76-year-old ex-Assembly speaker tried to convince a federal judge last week to allow him to appear by video feed for his sentencing because of the coronavirus,...
How Jets will comply with NFL social-distancing guidelines
When the Jets players return to work in the coming days, they may find their locker has been moved completely out of the locker room. The Jets will use trailers...
Violent bus riders refusing to wear masks drive surge in attacks on MTA workers
Bus riders violently refusing to wear masks or maintain safe distance are driving a surge in attacks on transit workers, The Post has learned. Transit workers faced 515 attacks between...
Rangers winger's mysterious ailment won't keep him out of series
Pavel Buchnevich, who left Saturday’s practice with an undisclosed ailment and did not participate in Sunday’s scrimmage, is not in jeopardy of missing the start of the qualifying round against...
Brooklyn BP wants NYPD to prove there's no 'unofficial slowdown'
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is demanding the NYPD prove it's not dragging its feet fighting crime in the wake of police reforms maligned by department brass and law-enforcement unions....
Patrick Mahomes, other NFL stars blast league over coronavirus protocols
With NFL training camps set to open in just over a week, some of the league's biggest stars are sowing doubt into the notion the season will kick off on...
Trump-backing boat brigade takes to the waters near Lady Liberty
Dozens of boaters took to the waters near the Statue of Liberty on Sunday for a parade to show their support of President Trump in his hometown.
Protester appears unfazed by baton beating, pepper spray in wild video
A thick-skinned Portland protester appears to endure a flurry of police batons and pepper spray without hardly a flinch -- then gives cops a pair of middle fingers as he...
Sorry, we're full: Social-distancing measures force beaches to turn away visitors
A slew of Long Island beaches had to be closed off to incoming visitors within hours of opening Sunday because they had already reached their social-distancing capacity.
10 shot, one killed in bloody Saturday as NYC shootings skyrocket
One person was killed and at least 10 — including a man holding his 1-year-old son — wounded in weekend gunplay that capped off a week with more than triple...
ThriveNYC is recruiting new staff despite city's hiring freeze
First Lady Chirlane McCray's embattled ThriveNYC mental-health program is recruiting new staff-- despite Mayor Bill de Blasio's hiring freeze on municipal employees -- and warnings of layoffs for 22,000 city...
Confederate controversy: Trump mulls military bill veto if names change
President Trump threatened to veto a defense spending bill if it includes a provision to remove the names of Confederate leaders from US military bases.
Carmelo Anthony transforms into 'Skinny Melo' for NBA bubble
Carmelo Anthony once looked like he would never return to the NBA. Now, he looks like he did when he first entered the league. Anticipating the return of Portland big...
Summer sizzle: Big Apple is set to bake this week
The Big Apple will continue to roast this week, with high humidity added to the mix to make it feel even more sweltering -- and a real-feel temperature of up...
Portland official slams mayor, claims 'goon squad' targets protesters
The city commissioner in Portland, Ore., has called on Mayor Ted Wheeler to surrender authority over the police department, accusing him “putting our community in danger.”
Michael Avenatti is broke, can’t afford legal fees, lawyer says
Michael Avenatti is broke and can’t pay his legal fees, the California attorney who has represented the discredited lawyer for more than a year claims. Dean Steward filed a motion...
Madden NFL video game removing Washington name and logo
Washington's nickname: It's not in the game. Electronic Arts, maker of the famed Madden NFL video-game franchise, will remove the name "Redskins" and the team's logo from Madden 21. Though...
NYC contact tracers have new questions for you, but not about protests
The city's coronavirus tracing program will start asking people if they've been at outdoor bars and restaurants to help understand the spike in cases among those between the ages of...
Steph Curry and wife Ayesha enjoying life outside NBA bubble
No bubble life, no problems for Steph Curry and wife Ayesha.
Mark Cuban says Washington owner must accept mistakes after bombshell report
As a team owner who has "made a lot of mistakes," Mark Cuban is imploring Dan Snyder to publicly acknowledge what he did wrong. Cuban, whose Dallas Mavericks were accused...
Trump says feds are in Portland to help, 'not hurt' it as protests continue
President Trump on Sunday defended the actions of federal agents in Portland, saying they are in the Oregon city to help "not hurt" after protesters broke into a police union...
Twitter pulls Trump clip over copyright infringement
A Twitter spokesperson said the company yanked the video after receiving a copyright infringement notice from the band's management company.
Trump claims he will win re-election over 'mentally shot' Biden
President Trump said he is confident that he will win re-election to a second term -- claiming voters won't put his political rival Joe Biden in the White House because...
Frontgate offers up to 20 percent off furniture, rugs and more
Frontgate is bringing the deals with its latest summer sale. You can get your hands on its trendy interior furniture for 20% off. Plus, you can save 15% on everything...
Should employees speak up about their company's silence on racial injustice?
I’ve enjoyed your column for years but am stunned with your response to the person who wants to try to force their employer to make a statement about racial injustice....
Five cool tools that will help you work from home and boost efficiency
You think your workday is over. Then you walk by your monitor and see your Slack aglow with those ill-fated red bubbles. After what you think is 10 minutes spent...
Clemson star announces engagement to high school sweetheart
Trevor Lawrence is making girlfriend Marissa Mowry his teammate for life. On Friday, the 20-year-old Clemson quarterback announced his engagement to Mowry, posting a few shots of the on-field proposal...
32 deals on sale this weekend that you don’t want to miss out on
Everyone loves a good deal, but, sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate quality products from those that aren’t worth the price. To help you find deals that will actually...
Learn how to paint and draw without leaving your house
There are many well-known benefits to having a creative outlet: better mood, less stress, and increased focus. In such tumultuous time, where many are left unsure about the future, a...
Trump calls Fauci a 'bit of an alarmist'
President Trump and Fox News host Chris Wallace went toe to toe Sunday in a wide-ranging, and at times combative interview that included the commander-in-chief defending his handling of the...
Florida dad fights for his life after son infects family with coronavirus
A Florida dad is fighting for his life with COVID-19 after his 21-year-old son went out with friends and brought home the virus, the family said. John Place, 42, of...
Portland police declare riot as anti-cop protesters torch union headquarters
Anti-cop protesters in Portland, Oregon, torched the city's police union headquarters Saturday night as local law enforcement officials declared a riot, according to reports. Portland police declared the riot at...
How Yankees' loaded outfield situation could play out
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Three pals found slain in 'horrific scene' at lake
Three best friends were found slain in a "horrific scene" at a Florida lake after one of them called his father for help, authorities said. Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield,...
What Ghislaine Maxwell fears will happen to her behind bars
Ghislaine Maxwell believes her ex-lover Jeffrey Epstein was murdered behind bars and lives in fear of facing the same unfortunate end, according to a new report. "Everyone’s view including Ghislaine’s...
'Really weird' phantom high fives: This game was different
There were cardboard cutouts in the stands, piped-in crowd noise and air high-fives following the Yankees’ 9-3 scrimmage win over the Mets on Saturday night at Citi Field, the first...
Giants veteran faces challenging coronavirus decision
At a time of such uncertainly, add this to the questions facing the Giants and rookie head coach Joe Judge: Does Nate Solder report to training camp with his teammates...
Mets starter's outing ruined by one pitch
Rick Porcello’s first game for the Mets at Citi Field was going smoothly enough until he hung a slider in the fourth inning Saturday. The masked Clint Frazier crushed it...
Behind the Yankees' decision to sit five starters vs. Mets
Aaron Boone wasn’t shy about Friday night’s intrasquad game being the opener of four “real’’ games in front of the Yankees’ Opening Day gig in Washington on Thursday. The final...
These hidden reliever gems can help your fantasy baseball team
Major League Baseball begins its 60-game sprint to the World Series in just a few days, which means those playing for a fantasy baseball championship this year better have all...
Rangers winger's exit from practice shrouded in mystery
Pavel Buchnevich left training camp early for an undisclosed reason Saturday. “Under league policy, I’m not allowed to elaborate on injuries,” coach David Quinn said. The league announced last week...
Jed Lowrie doesn't look like he will start season with Mets
Jed Lowrie’s chances of beginning the season as an active player for the Mets appear to be evaporating. The veteran infielder’s mobility issues are still pronounced enough that manager Luis...
What pandemic? Astoria parties on despite NYPD 'crackdown'
A promised NYPD 'crackdown' on the crowds of drinking revelers who've been jamming the sidewalk cafes of Astoria yielded mixed results Saturday night -- when the party mostly lingered on....
Bob Baffert completely owns the Haskell
OCEANPORT, N.J. — Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert got yet another win in the Haskell Stakes with a talented, developing colt who is now very much in the picture...
Pelosi accuses Trump administration of 'kidnapping' Portland protesters
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is accusing the Trump administration of using federal police to "kidnap" protesters in Portland — likening their arrests to "banana republic" tactics. "Last month, the Administration tear-gassed...
Hidden edge Giants have in coronavirus-restricted camp
Geographical advantage: Giants. MetLife Stadium is the shared East Rutherford home of the Giants and Jets, but its across-the-parking-lots proximity to the Giants’ offices and Quest Diagnostics Training Center will...
Virus deaths top 600,000 as cases rise in South Africa, Australia
JOHANNESBURG — Countries from the U.S. to South Africa to Australia were struggling to hold down rising rates of the coronavirus, as global deaths from COVID-19 surged past 600,000 in a...
Why this MLB outfielder could be huge fantasy find
If you learn anything from this pandemic, it should be that time is a precious thing. We’ve spent so many days, weeks and hours inside our homes, missing time with...
Three dead, several injured after glacier tour bus rolls over in Canadian park
A glacier tour bus rolled over in Canada’s southern province of Alberta, killing three people and injuring several, CBC News reported on Saturday. The sightseeing bus overturned en route to...
Pandemic break gives new Islander more time to fit in
The novel coronavirus pandemic turned everyone’s life upside down. For Jean-Gabriel Pageau, it created havoc. He was already going through a new transition, playing for a new team in a...
Brace yourself: Heat advisories issued for NYC metro area
It will hit the mid-90s in the tri-state area on Sunday and Monday -- but it will feel like it's well past 100 degrees, forecasters say. The National Weather Service...
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hospitalized but 'doing well'
“Secretary Ross has been admitted into the hospital for minor, non-coronavirus related issues," a spokesperson said.
3 Thin Blue Line motorcycle club members killed in crash with alleged drunk driver
Three members of a pro-police motorcycle club died during a crash with a drunk driver Saturday in the Texas Hill Country. The Texas-based group, the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement...
Tall Dark Stranger scores a neck victory in Meadowlands Pace
After a 42-year drought, women rule the Meadowlands Pace. Saturday night it was trainer Nancy Takter’s Tall Dark Stranger who won the 44th edition of the $636,650 Pace for 3-year-olds,...
Roger Stone calls black radio host a racial slur during interview
Stone then went silent for more than 40 seconds before claiming the phone line was going in and out.
This was just first of many tests for Yankees, Mets and MLB
Imagine trying to forecast a season when you can’t even, well, forecast a season. Will this major league schedule start, continue, finish? Those are mysteries that dominate 2020 more than...