July 26, 2020
Nets raving about Tyler Johnson after dynamic debut
It was hard to find any rust. Very little, if any, nerves. Nearly six months since he last played in a game, Tyler Johnson didn’t look like someone who had...
Mets' weekend looks even worse given the circumstances: Sherman
The Mets hit, pitched and fielded poorly Sunday night. That adds up to a loss — a humiliating one at that — no matter the length of the season. It...
TLC's 'sMothered' finale recap: Babies, blowups close Season 2
Here’s our recap — spoilers abound!
Jamal Adams wastes no time complaining about new team
Jamal Adams issued a complaint about his new team a day after the Jets traded the disgruntled safety. “I love you guys already @Seahawks but damn y’all didn’t have to...
BLM protesters briefly shut down traffic on FDR Drive
A large group of protesters briefly shut down traffic for miles on FDR Drive Sunday night. Video posted on social media showed hundreds of people marching north on the parkway...
Mets pummeled as new pitcher has nightmare debut
At least Rick Porcello was spared the boos by the cardboard cutouts. The new Mets right-hander had a debut to forget Sunday night at an empty Citi Field, failing to...
What’s really vulgar is AOC’s fake outrage: Devine
America is suffering through a pandemic, riots, a violent crime wave, a recession and record unemployment, but Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens-Bronx) wasted an hour of the nation’s time on feigned...
Patrick Corbin revives Yankees saga with brilliant outing
WASHINGTON — If Gerrit Cole’s arrival allowed the Yankees fan base to move beyond the Patrick Corbin saga, Corbin did his part to revive it on Sunday at Nationals Park....
9-year-old girl becomes youngest person in Florida to die of COVID-19
A healthy 9-year-old girl died this month after catching the coronavirus, becoming the youngest person in Florida to succumb to the illness, local outlets reported. Kimora “Kimmie” Lynum died in...
Tom Thibodeau's relentlessness drove him to Knicks 'dream job'
He was a brick wall, sizing up the next blind-side screen. He was a propeller, unabashedly throwing elbows. He was a guillotine, killing any potential 3-point play. Tom Thibodeau was...
Hedge-funder gambles on coronavirus to build casino empire
The hedge-fund honcho once dubbed Dov Charney’s “moneyman” is now betting he can build a casino empire with a little help from the coronavirus, The Post has learned. Soo Kim,...
Gotham under attack: 'Joker' spotted jet-skiing on the East River
Even super villains need a vacation. The Joker from “Batman" was spotted jet-skiing on the East River this weekend -- apparently taking a break from terrorizing Gotham City. A man...
How to bring New York City's refugees back home
Will people ever return to New York City? Should they? Walk around Gotham right now, any random day, and you will find an empty, hurting city. Boarded up windows still...
Domestic violence cases in NYC skyrocketed amid lockdown
At the height of New York’s coronavirus lockdown, domestic violence in the five boroughs skyrocketed, data show. When the pandemic first laid siege, experts predicted that mandatory lockdowns and soaring...
Yankees will have to live with young star's miscues
WASHINGTON — Remember when the Tigers moved Miguel Cabrera to third base to make room for nine-figure pickup Prince Fielder at first base? I’ll always recall how a veteran, rival...
Assemblywoman booted off Democratic ballot to run on independent line
She’s back! Three-term Upper East Side state Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright – who was knocked off the Democratic Party ballot line over paperwork snafus this spring during the peak of the...
Even raccoons give up in sweltering NYC heat
The heat is getting to New Yorkers of all shapes and sizes. A raccoon was spotted seeking respite from the sweltering summer sun in Queens on Sunday -- refusing to...
Brooklyn pol pushes 'pre-term labor' bill in honor of her late baby boy
A state legislator from Brooklyn has drawn from her heart-wrenching experience as the mother of a premature boy who died shortly after birth to push for a law that could...
Rangers practice gets intense before trip to Toronto bubble
Finally. After months of speculation, weeks of planning and days of preparation, the Rangers made their way to Toronto. Sunday afternoon, following their final practice at their Westchester training facility,...
Seattle's progressive prescription for rapid urban decay
In 2017, then-Seattle Mayor Ed Murray vowed that his city would “shine a light and offer a different vision.” He envisioned a Seattle where all 4-year-olds attended preschool, where all...
MLB team's coronavirus crisis poses serious dilemma: Sherman
MLB could not make it out of the first weekend of regular-season games before facing its most significant COVID-19 challenge. The Marlins learned Saturday night that from tests administered Friday...
Former de Blasio aide Maya Wiley seeks support for mayoral run
Civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley is calling prominent New York pols seeking support for a run for mayor, The Post has learned. Wiley, a Brooklyn resident, previously served as Mayor...
Justin Verlander refutes daunting report: 'Not accurate'
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander refuted a report that he would miss the rest of the season due to an injury. “The report that I’m currently missing the rest of...
Demonstrators target NYPD vehicles, light fires in chaotic city scene
Anti-cop demonstrators wreaked havoc in Lower Manhattan on Saturday night, setting fires and vandalizing several NYPD vehicles. The chaos and destruction can be seen on video and was meant as...
16-year-old killed in shooting at Brooklyn basketball court
At least three people — including a 16-year-old male — were killed in separate shootings across Brooklyn and Queens Sunday. The gun violence began in Woodhaven, Queens, when Shaka Ifill,...
What's behind Gov. Andrew Cuomo's obsession with The Post
We’re bracing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to start charging us rent — we’re basically living in his head. He not only still blames The Post for the public furor over...
It was agonizing for Yankees to demote Clint Frazier
WASHINGTON — Aaron Boone had to tell a player he believes can thrive in the big leagues there was no room on the Yankees’ roster late Saturday night. That’s when...
Public-health experts say: Reopen schools! and other commentary
Public-health experts: Reopen Schools! Though no fans of President Trump, Harvard public-health professors Benjamin Sommers, Joseph Allen, Sarah Bleich and Jessica Cohen agree with him in The Boston Globe: “Schools...
What a crazy day in New York sports
We get days like this sometimes. Sometimes, it’s simply about mathematics. We have nine major pro sports teams in our area, and so there’s always the possibility of worlds colliding,...
Why New York business leaders need to push hard to reopen fast
Last week, investor and author David Bahnsen, managing partner of the Bahnsen Group, sent a letter to 26 prominent business leaders — including JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon, Goldman Sachs’ David...
NYC subways begin to bounce back: a huge sign of progress
In a small but oh-so-telling sign of hope, subway ridership has passed bus ridership after 80 days of the reverse. Oh, bus rides rose 57 percent in the week of...
NHL team blast GM after he abruptly 'quit' team
The Arizona Coyotes blasted John Chayka after he suddenly resigned as general manager of the team just weeks before the NHL was scheduled to restart its season. “John Chayka has...
Mike Ditka: Kneeling athletes should 'get the hell out of the country'
Hall of Fame NFL coach Mike Ditka said athletes who kneel during the national anthem should "get the hell out of the country." After strongly criticizing former NFL quarterback Colin...
Some 120 said to be killed or wounded in attack in Sudan's Darfur region: U.N.
KHARTOUM - More than 60 people were reported killed and nearly 60 others wounded during an armed attack in a village in Sudan’s restive Darfur region on Saturday, the United...
17 Jersey Shore lifeguards test positive for coronavirus after partying
HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — More than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially, authorities said. Officials said...
Florida surpasses New York's coronavirus tally, records another 78 deaths
ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 9,300 new coronavirus cases were reported in Florida on Sunday, accompanied by an additional 78 new deaths. As of Sunday, Florida had 423,855 coronavirus cases,...
Homeless rebuild East Village encampment in less than 24 hours
Sidewalk-dwellers returned to their East Village homeless encampment Sunday -- less than 24 hours after city sanitation workers took it apart and hauled it away. Several homeless people were back...
Truck spotted towing kids on inflatable duck during Tropical Storm Hanna
It's a quack way to get around. As heavy rains caused floods across southeast Texas on Sunday amid Tropical Storm Hanna, video showed some locals making the most of the...
Jets players won't be shedding tears over Jamal Adams trade
The Jets made a blockbuster trade Saturday, shipping star safety Jamal Adams to the Seahawks for a monster return, including two first-round picks. Here are some thoughts on the deal:...
Widow of slain NYPD sergeant tells cops to 'keep fighting' amid protests
The widow of a slain NYPD sergeant has urged cops to "not back down'' and "keep fighting'' amid nationwide clashes between protesters and police. Lisa Tuozzolo-- whose husband Paul was...
Yankees relievers, young star step up to win first series
WASHINGTON — The reason most other teams are envious about the Yankees’ bullpen was on display Sunday when they ran into their first save situation of a very short season...
Quite a woof trip: St. Bernard rescued from England's tallest mountain
How's this fur a role-reversal? A St. Bernard found itself on the receiving end of a rescue while on a trip with her owners on Scafell Pike, the tallest mountain...
Four overnight shootings leave two dead in NYC
Two men were shot and killed in separate incidents early Sunday, as the spate of gun violence in the Big Apple continued through the weekend. Police said the first victim,...
Felony assaults on subways up 30 percent over past month: MTA
Felony assaults in the subway system have spiked 30 percent over the past month — while cops were busy elsewhere in the city, MTA Chairman Pat Foye claimed in an...
Former Gov. Pataki: NYC seeing 'regression to those dark days' of crime
Former Gov. George Pataki warned on Sunday that New York City is experiencing a “regression to those dark days when criminals ruled the streets." The Republican said he was alarmed...
Trump scraps plan to throw opening pitch at Yankee Stadium in August
President Trump on Sunday said he won't throw the opening pitch at Yankee Stadium as planned next month, citing his busy schedule. "Because of my strong focus on the China...
NYC comedian remixes Gov. Cuomo's outdoor dining requirement
This one is in the key of Cuomo. A comedian-musician seized on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's distinctive speaking cadence -- by setting one of his coronavirus press conferences to song. NYC...
'A Nightmare on Elm Street' star dead at 83
Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” died Saturday, Deadline reported. He was 83. Saxon’s career included roles...
NYC bars hit with dozens of violations for breaking COVID-19 rules
New York City bars were slapped with dozens of social-distancing violations over the weekend for showing a "blatant disregard" for the rules, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. He said the...
Mike Francesa had one last wrong take during final WFAN show
Mike Francesa provided his listeners one final wrong take on his way out of WFAN. During his last regular appearance on the station Friday after announcing it would be his...
Protesters vandalize police union building in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — A building for a Baltimore police union was vandalized as demonstrators spent the weekend marching against racial injustice and in solidarity with protesters in Portland, Oregon. People within...
Trump gives out 'Keep America Great' hats during surprise NJ visit
President Trump stopped to greet about 50 supporters at an intersection near his golf course in New Jersey Sunday -- and tossed out red "Keep America Great" hats to the...
Tropical Storm Hanna drenches South Texas
A day after roaring ashore as a hurricane, Hanna lashed the Texas Gulf Coast on Sunday with high winds and drenching rains that destroyed boats, flooded streets and knocked out...
How the Chiefs quelled Patrick Mahomes' coronavirus concerns
Since returning to the team's practice facility, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is much more comfortable with the coronavirus safety protocols put in place after initially being concerned heading...
Teen, 17, becomes fourth person to drown in Georgia lake this month
A 17-year-old teenager has died in a drowning accident at a Georgia lake – marking the fourth person to drown in the lake this month. Cristofer Acosta-Farias, of Gainesville, Ga.,...
New York State, NYC COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record low
New York state and city have hit record lows for coronavirus hospitalizations based on the latest available figures. There were 637 people hospitalized with the contagion statewide Saturday, the lowest...
New COVID-19 treatments may be days away: White House
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday said he was "hopeful" that within days there will be an announcement on new treatments for COVID-19. "We're hopeful that, with...
Atlanta protesters launch fireworks at federal building
Atlanta Black Lives Matter protesters blasted a federal building with fireworks and shattered windows as they took out their wrath on an immigration office there on Saturday, according to reports.
House Democrats to rename voting rights bill after Rep. John Lewis
House Democrats will rename a controversial voting rights bill in honor of Rep. John Lewis on Monday, as his coffin is exhibited in the Capitol Rotunda. Lewis, a civil rights...
NYPD records reveal a host of substantiated complaints: report
One in nine NYPD officers has had a complaint against them substantiated, according to ProPublica, which on Sunday released a massive trove of NYPD disciplinary records obtained following the recent...
Jones, Orient Beach forced to turn away visitors early amid hot temps
A slew of local beaches and state parks were forced to shut as early as around 9:30 a.m. Sunday because they had already reached capacity amid the blazing heat and...
Hurricane Douglas nears Hawaii, bringing high winds and rain
Douglas weakened Saturday to a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Hawaii, but officials warned people should not be lulled into complacency.
Knicks hope Tom Thibodeau can be their Tom Coughlin
Tom Coughlin was hired as Giants coach in 2004, branded as a stern taskmaster some players had difficulty playing for. It had gotten Coughlin fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coughlin...
Armed protester shot dead was helping quadruple-amputee girlfriend, mom says
A Black Lives Matter protestor shot and killed in Austin, Texas, Saturday has been identified as Garrett Foster -- and his mom says he was pushing his quadruple-amputee fiancee's wheelchair...
Woman Maces couple for not wearing masks at dog park, video shows
A woman allegedly Maced a California couple for not wearing masks while eating at a dog park — a disturbing incident caught on videotape. The injured pair, Ash O’Brien and...
Nancy Pelosi gives Trump a new nickname
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday slammed President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and gave him the nickname "Mr. Make Matters Worse."
Woman fights off would-be rapist on Queens hiking trail
A creep choked and attempted to rape a woman just off of a trail in Queens' Forest Park, but fled when his would-be victim fought back, authorities said Sunday. The...
Ex-Knick thinks Tom Thibodeau is a 'perfect fit'
Joakim Noah believes Tom Thibodeau is a “perfect fit” for the Knicks. The former Knick and New York City native raved on Instagram about the team hiring his former coach...
Hollywood icon and ‘Gone With the Wind’ star dead at 104
Hollywood icon Olivia de Havilland — the Oscar-winning star of timeless classics including “Gone With the Wind” and “The Adventures of Robin Hood” — died Sunday, according to her rep....
Maryland gov says Trump staffer urged him to run in primaries
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appeared to say Sunday that a current member of President Trump's cabinet urged him to challenge Trump in this year's Republican primaries.
Killer 'anti-feminist' lawyer reportedly had a hit list of over a dozen targets
The crazed “anti-feminist” lawyer who gunned down a New Jersey federal judge’s son had a list of more than a dozen other targets for his killing spree — including at...
Spencer Grammer opens up about scary slash attack
Spencer Grammer, the actress daughter of "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer, was just doing the right thing by standing up to a blade-wielding drunk who ultimately slashed her outside a Manhattan...
Why you should get your household ready for a return to the office
Most weekday mornings, Reuben Yonatan has breakfast with his wife and kids, walks into his home office and locks the door. “The kids go nuts when they can’t get into...
The Giants have already found their new kicker
The Giants didn't wait long to find their Aldrick Rosas replacement. The team is signing former Jets kicker Chandler Catanzaro, The Post's Ryan Dunleavy confirmed, after cutting Rosas following his...
NYPD officer en route to crime scene fatally strikes motorcyclist
An NYPD officer rushing to a crime scene struck and killed a motorcyclist in Brooklyn Saturday night, according to police. The officer, driving a marked SUV, was headed westbound on...
Trump official admits coronavirus test results take too long
Doctors have said speedy results are crucial to keeping the virus at bay, since the quicker people know they are infected, the faster they can isolate themselves.
Strip club visit lands Clippers star in 10-day NBA quarantine
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams is set to miss the first two games of the NBA restart after being caught at a gentlemen’s club in Atlanta. The NBA is...
GOP coronavirus bill will include stimulus checks, Mnuchin says
Mnuchin said plans crafted with Republican senators call for people who earn up to $75,000 to get the full amount.
Rep. John Lewis' funeral procession crosses Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma
US Rep. John Lewis made one last trip over Edmund Pettus Bridge -- where the late lawmaker and civil rights icon was beaten by police more than five decades ago...
Say what? Cuomo blames NY Post for rising coronavirus rates – in Arizona and Florida
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday blamed The Post for Florida and Arizona's surging coronavirus cases.
Couple wears swastika face masks at Walmart
There's "mask Nazis" and then there's these two jerks. A man and woman in Minnesota marched through a Marshall Walmart donning red masks adorned with giant swastikas, video shows. “If...
White House chief economist says feds will extend eviction moratorium
White House chief economist Larry Kudlow revealed Sunday that the federal government will extend a moratorium on evictions that expired Friday. Kudlow told CNN in a Sunday interview the moratorium...
Trump rips Joe Biden for calling Arizona 'an important city'
President Trump on Sunday mocked Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for recently calling Arizona "an important city." "This week you had Joe Biden call Arizona a CITY. Nothing matters with...
Portland protest declared a riot as federal building is breached
Throughout the night -- the 59th consecutive day of demonstrations in the Oregon city -- police fired teargas in violent clashes with protesters who retaliated with fireworks, officials said, with...
This online training bundle will help you start investing in the stock market
Making money is great, but letting your money make more money for you is even better. At its core, this concept may seem simple. However, if you start to dive...
Bet on this Twin to win first game with Minnesota
Thoughts and prayers for Tom Thibodeau who was named coach of the New York Knicks on Saturday. Good luck Tom, you’re going to need it. Staying in Chicago. Move from...
Giants cutting ex-Pro Bowler after recent arrest
The Giants cut a Pro Bowler and bought his surprise replacement out of retirement. Kicker Aldrick Rosas was released Sunday six weeks after a hit-and-run collision that resulted in three...
Christian charity boots GOP lawmakers who went after AOC
The Florida Republican stepped down from anti-hunger group Bread for the World on Friday, the organization said.
Friendly fire injures members of black pro-gun group at protest
Three members of the Black-led pro-gun organization "Not F--king Around Coalition" were struck by friendly fire in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday.
Armed protestor killed at Black Lives Matter rally confrontation
A driver plowed through a crowd of Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Austin, Texas and then shot dead an armed protester who confronted him, according to police and reports.
38 of the best deals that we were able to find this weekend
Get your wallets ready— this weekend is packed with deals. With savings of up to 71%, you’ll find everything from scale model building kits and non-toxic hand sanitizer to an...
I've been furloughed - can my company stop me from taking side work?
Furloughs are different from layoffs, and so are your rights and an employer’s.
Why Yankees didn't play DJ LeMahieu full game in his return
WASHINGTON — DJ LeMahieu returned to the Yankees’ lineup Saturday night hitting leadoff and playing second base after not participating in the first game of the season against the Nationals...
Five key Giants to watch this training camp
The five Giants to watch this training camp: Daniel Jones The improvement at quarterback from Year 1 to Year 2 is often stark, and there is every reason to think...
Yankees star making impact in multiple ways
WASHINGTON — The Yankees’ Invisible Man of 2019 has been their Most Visible Player of 2020. Aaron Boone’s crew suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, as James...
Five key Jets to watch this training camp
The five Jets to watch this training camp: Sam Darnold This season centers around the 23-year-old quarterback and whether he can make a leap in his third season. The Jets...
Mets feel sting of the new extra-inning rule
The Mets’ first foray into MLB’s new extra-inning rules immediately came back to hurt them. After Edwin Diaz blew a save in the ninth, Hunter Strickland took the mound to...
This safety is actually excited to play for the Jets
At least this safety seems excited about playing for the Jets. Bradley McDougald, the safety acquired along with two first-round picks from the Seahawks for Jamal Adams, appears ready for...
Top NBA coach: Tom Thibodeau brings accountability to Knicks
Tom Thibodeau, a part of Team USA’s coaching staff since 2014, elected to stay on when Gregg Popovich took controls in 2017 from Mike Krzyzewski. If Popovich didn’t know then,...
The extra hurdle Joe Judge faces heading into Giants camp
Here is what Joe Judge does not want to hear as his players gather — as socially distant as possible, of course — for the first time: “Hello, stranger.’’ The...
Why Yankees aren't too thrilled with MLB's new playoff system
The Yankees entered 2020 with championship aspirations and those haven’t changed despite the delayed start to the season and the vast changes the game is experiencing this year. But the...
The big task facing Adam Gase as Jets camp opens
The Jets will finally be together this week in Florham Park after the strangest offseason in NFL history. Veteran players will report Tuesday to get tested for COVID-19, then begin...
Mets reliever thankful family OK after coronavirus scare
Brad Brach arrived in New York ahead of spring training 2.0, went to Citi Field to get his intake COVID-19 test and then went for lunch. He couldn’t taste his...
NFL, coronavirus and less pressing issues as league opens
Are you ready for some testing swabs? A quarantining party? We’ve got physical exams. And light conditioning exercises. And then maybe some football for your rowdy friends. These are not...
Rangers' goal: Build on their pre-pandemic momentum
The Rangers have dedicated all of training camp 2.0 to getting back to the brand of hockey they were playing before the regular season was suspended. Back to the three-plus...
Fantasy owners should take look at this under-the-radar
If you’re a closer and your name isn’t Kirby Yates, Josh Hader, Aroldis Chapman, Liam Hendriks or Kenley Jansen, your job is about as secure as a bank vault sealed...
Buffalo getting well-deserved call up to majors this year
Call me an old sentimentalist, or call me an old softy because I’ve always had a soft spot for the city of Buffalo. That actually goes back beyond my stay...
NHL clears first coronavirus hurdle but now comes big test
The Stanley Cup tournament will provide pockets of normalcy in this unique time. That will be most welcome. Truth be told, having the opportunity to go to the practice rink...
House investigating DHS over New York's exclusion from Trusted Travelers programs
House lawmakers have launched an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to block New York from Trusted Travelers programs, The Hill reported Saturday. The DHS announced Thursday that...
9-month-old girl among those killed in Utah plane crash
A plane carrying six people crashed Saturday afternoon in a Utah backyard, killing at least two adults and a 9-month-old girl who were on board, according to local reports. The...
North Korea declares emergency as first suspected COVID-19 case reported
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after a person suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus returned...
Police declare riot at Seattle protests; more than two dozen arrested
Seattle police declared a riot Saturday following large demonstrations in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood and deployed flash bangs and pepper spray to try to clear an area near where...
Trump hits links with Packers legend Brett Favre at Bedminster course
The president grinned alongside the three-time MVP-winning quarterback as they posed for a photo on a green at his New Jersey club.