June 11, 2016
How golf's phenoms show we'll never see another Tiger Woods
One is the loneliest number in golf. It does not seem so long ago that there was one figure at the top of the game — a singular, spectacular, dominant...
Hillary sinks to third place among independent voters: poll
It looks like Hillary Clinton can’t swing the crucial swing vote. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee took a beating from independent voters in the latest Fox News poll, finishing third...
Hillary 'emotional' about historic campaign — not about voters
When Hillary Clinton locked up the Democratic nomination for president last week, much of the coverage focused on emotion. “Clinton reflects on the emotion of her historic moment,” said the...
The best NBA team ever didn't have Michael Jordan or Curry
What we are doing here are two old, time-honored newspaper things, which are so old and so time-honored that they have their own clichés. First, we are issuing a genuine,...
America's second chance to prove Clintons aren't above the law
As usual, Mark Twain had it right when he reputedly said, “History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes.” He might have been envisioning the current Clinton drama and whether...
Verlander's guile beats Tanaka's as Yankees' hot streak halts
Suspect starting pitching from the Angels and Tigers played a part in the Yankees’ recent five-game winning streak in The Bronx. Yes, the Yankees’ starters pitched very well, but the...
Dear John: Tools to manage your student loan
Dear John: My question is fairly simple. My daughter has about $100,000 in student loans at an interest rate of about 7 percent. She has tried SoFi, which is a...
The Post ranks best NBA teams ever: More MJ than Curry love
Comparing the best teams from different eras is near impossible, but The Post will try: Fred Kerber To be the best, you must have won a title, though the Warriors...
De Blasios celebrate daughter's college graduation in California
Mayor de Blasio’s daughter — who has been open about her problems with addiction — made her parents proud Saturday when she received her diploma from a California university. Chiara...
Sumner Redstone's legal saga has lawyers rolling in cash
Sumner Redstone’s corporate boxing match isn’t doing much for Viacom’s stock price, but it’s spawned a booming economy for lawyers and p.r. firms representing all sides. If Massachusetts Judge George...
How Nazi spies landed in the Hamptons for secret mission
Shortly after midnight on June 13, 1942, German navy Capt. Hans-Heinz Linder steered submarine U-202 into a sandbar 100 yards off Long Island. On deck, his crew lowered a big...
Neil Walker's back latest to act up in Mets' plague
MILWAUKEE — Neil Walker is the latest Met dealing with the back bug. After taking a check swing in his first at-bat Saturday, the second baseman felt tightness in his...
James Corden on Tony Awards gig: 'I feel sort of sick to my stomach'
James Corden is really nervous to host tonight’s Tony Awards (8 p.m. on CBS). “I feel sort of sick to my stomach about the thought of it,” Corden tells The...
Courier's blood transport is troubled hospital's latest gaffe
In another blood-transport foul-up, a Coney Island Hospital courier delivered an empty blood container to the hospital. A courier assigned to ferry blood from Kings County Hospital to Coney Island...
The 2 factors keeping Mets from pulling off Jonathan Lucroy trade
MILWAUKEE — Let’s use the term “mildly aware” to describe Jonathan Lucroy and Mets fans’ interest in bringing him aboard the defending National League champions. “Little bit,” the Brewers catcher,...
'I was misled into buying $1M apartment with brick-wall view'
Stacey Widlitz expected that at a price north of $1 million, she’d get an apartment with a nicer view than a brick wall. Widlitz, a retailing expert who has appeared...
In My Library: Ron Chernow
Before there was “Hamilton,” there was “Alexander Hamilton,” Ron Chernow’s 2004 door stopper of a biography Lin-Manuel Miranda read on vacation six years ago. Miranda had barely finished Chapter 2...
Jennifer Lawrence to play Silicon Valley's broke beauty on big screen
Most women would not be against Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence portraying them on film, but there’s always the exception. Consider Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Producer Adam McKay of...
'Know what it feels like': Why Warriors say Finals aren't over
CLEVELAND — If you can, think all the way back to May 24. Remember those zany, wacky times? Hillary Clinton hadn’t yet secured the Democratic nomination. The Knicks officially were...
USA survives mindless red card in big-time Klinsmann statement
PHILADELPHIA — Under-fire U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann has talked a big game about overcoming adversity instead of fearing it, about learning to win huge one-off games. In Saturday’s must-have Copa...
What Gordie Howe meant to Messier, his closest legend equivalent
The news of Gordie Howe’s death came to Mark Messier on Friday while he was on the deep blue waters of San Salvador in the Bahamas, fishing for marlin. There...
Team Hillary's final e-mail defense: mass amnesia
It was another week of news poking fresh holes in Hillary Clinton’s tattered e-mail defense. At this point, the only cover she has left are all the ongoing stonewalls. One...
Obama needs to make Russia, China stop playing 'chicken' with US planes
A Chinese jet fighter last week conducted an “unsafe” intercept of a US spy plane in international airspace over the East China Sea. It’s starting to become a trend —...
Is Disney trying to buy Shane Smith's Vice?
Don’t rush to the store looking for weed-branded sheet sets and matching bathrobes just yet. Rumors that Disney is planning to make a $5 billion bid for hipster news outfit...
This guy's done more for the economy than Janet Yellen has
Last week Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) did more for the US economy then Fed Chair Janet Yellen could ever do. Hensarling, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, came...
Eagles love their new coach -- who's everything Chip Kelly isn't
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are loving the post-Chip Kelly life. Even with a roster and quarterback situation bordering on disarray, it still is tough to find a player in the...
Just look at Warriors' bench for this year's Cavs fatal flaw
OAKLAND, Calif. — Leave it to J.R. Smith to sum up the Cavaliers’ miserable predicament. “It just sucks to be in this position,’’ Smith said. It certainly does, as the...
Culinary school owner fears city's small businesses survival
Salvatore Rizzo, the owner of the De Gustibus Cooking School in Macy’s Herald Square store, says he believes small business survival is at a perilous point. Rizzo, whose culinary outfit...
Small business not optimistic about growth in New York City
The average NYC small-business owner doesn’t believe in the economic recovery being peddled by Washington — or that things will get better this year. These entrepreneurs risking their savings are...
Country's most feared course is set to wreak havoc at U.S. Open
When Tiger Woods was the best golfer on the planet, he played Oakmont Country Club in the 2007 U.S. Open and famously declared: “A 10-handicapper wouldn’t break 100.” Nine years...
Bats CEO sounds off on Wall Street's high share prices
The Bats CEO is going ape over today’s market drought. The No. 2 US stock exchange by market share has thrown down the gauntlet to companies that refuse to split...
Injured Neil Walker adds to Mets' angst in thorough pummeling
MILWAUKEE -- The ball was jumping Saturday at Miller Park, leaving manager Terry Collins’ spot starter and gassed bullpen to absorb a beatdown, the likes of which the Mets largely...
Creator wins in a wild Belmont Stakes
Creator closed with a rush and caught Destin at the wire to win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, with Preakness winner Exaggerator finishing well back in the field....
When 69-year-old Gordie Howe suited up and gave fans a last show
We had come to chronicle a calamity, a catastrophe, a sad coda to a great American life. This was Oct. 3, 1997, a Friday morning in Auburn Hills, Mich. I...
Kids rush to exits as bloody riots erupt after Euro 2016 game
MARSEILLE, France — Russia fans stormed a section of England supporters inside the stadium moments after a 1-1 draw between the countries at the European Championship on Saturday, ending another...
Forget Zika — the flu is the greatest threat of all
A year ago the world was in a panic over Ebola. Now it’s Zika at the gate. When will it end? The short answer — it won’t. The next pandemic...
How a changed Lorenzo Mauldin is answering Bowles' rare fire
One thing that has become clear about Todd Bowles in his 17 months as Jets head coach is, unlike his predecessor, he is not prone to making bold statements. That...
It wasn't even Draymond Green's cheap shot that enraged LeBron
CLEVELAND — The NBA Finals have enjoyed enormous ratings. In Stephen Curry and LeBron James, they contain the winners of six of the past eight MVP Awards. There have been...
Why pitching backwards may be Harvey's strikeout breakthrough
MILWAUKEE — Matt Harvey can’t catch a break. Compared to where the right-hander was 2 ½ weeks ago, the Mets gladly will accept the fact Harvey doesn’t have the wins...
Oime, basorexia and 25 other words to describe your weirdest emotions
Ever see a subway car approach and feel compelled — suddenly — to jump in front of it? Whether or not that sounds crazy to you, there’s a word for...
Cano-to-Mariners fallout: Which 2nd base domino has been best?
Robinson Cano left the Yankees following the 2013 season, the first step in a second base carousel that is impacting the 2016 season. The Yankees did not attempt to solve...
Fans pay homage at Muhammad Ali's grave
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — He carried a dozen roses into Cave Hill Cemetery and headed for a patch of grass in the back corner that seemed too ordinary for the man...
How America was conned into buying diamonds
A diamond engagement ring is now as much a part of American wedding culture as a multilayered cake, a first dance and a big white dress. The diamond might be...
Men, here's how to beat summer stench
Spray hello to summer with the latest crop of fresh designer fragrances.
Why you should cut your hair this summer
As much as we love Tarzan manes, ’fros and other lengthy ’dos, the truth is that hair and sticky summer heat are about as compatible as Hillary Clinton and Donald...
Meet the undisputed king of tees
Not too long ago, one of my colleagues dubbed me the “undisputed king of tees.” Initially, I laughed — I mean, sure, I’ve got a nice collection of novelty graphic...
Mick Jagger's 1971 wedding was 'skin-crawlingly embarrassing'
The year 1971 had already been a hectic one for the Rolling Stones. In March, at lead singer Mick Jagger’s urging, they became the first rock band to declare themselves...
The frenzy over 'campus rape culture' is hurting real victims
If you want to know the difference between someone who is a victim of rape and someone who is a victim of the “rape culture,” you could do worse than...
Why Hemingway's grandson will never grow a beard
Edward Hemingway has an especially strange relationship with his grandfather. The 47-year-old Brooklynite is Ernest Hemingway’s youngest grandson. Edward’s parents, Valerie Hemingway (née Danby-Smith), a scrappy Irish girl who charmed...
213-year-old tourist attraction on sale for $2M
GRAFTON, N.H. — It's a mine, but it could be yours for $2 million. Ruggles Mine, which produced mica and other minerals for 160 years before being turned into a...
Archaeologist finds hidden monument in ancient Jordan city
AMMAN, Jordan — Satellite and drone images have led to a new discovery in the ancient city of Petra — a massive man-made stone platform hidden under sand. The platform...
'Super bacteria' found in Brazil's Olympic venues, top beaches
Scientists have found dangerous drug-resistant "super bacteria" off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming events and in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete...
Campaign to remove judge in Stanford rape case gains steam
SAN FRANCISCO — A fledgling campaign to recall the judge who sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman gained momentum...
The surprising way 'Hamilton' Tony wins will help Broadway losers
At Sunday’s Tony Awards there is opportunity in losing. With Broadway set to crown “Hamilton” the greatest show in the history of mankind, the also-rans are scrambling to make the...
This praying mantis only looks diabolical
The Devil's Flower Mantis may look scary, but it's probably more afraid of you than you are of it. That is, unless you have a scaly bug phobia.
Memos show City Hall knew about nursing home deed last year: report
Top officials in the de Blasio administration knew plans were in the works as early as the middle of 2015 to remove deed restrictions on a Lower East Side nursing...
'Preacher' actor dishes on 'disgusting' aspects of Arseface prosthetic
Nineteen-year-old actor Ian Colletti can’t just coast by on his boyish looks — not when playing Eugene in the AMC drama “Preacher.” That’s because his character is better known as...
The best bars to watch the Belmont Stakes
If you can’t make it to the track for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, these viewing parties will take you to the finish line. Race day begins at 1 p.m....
Go ahead, bust out on some yoga on a paddle board
So you’ve mastered the warrior and the downward dog, tried hot yoga and Jivamukti yoga, and are looking for your next challenge. Here’s one: achieving perfect balance and inner peace...
Detroit pizza is a thing — and it's here in NYC
Forget about the great debate over New York versus Chicago pizza, which has plagued humankind since the dawn of hang-overs. There’s another pie for your carb consideration: Detroit pizza. Emmy...
Rosie Perez: 'I see food and I turn into Oliver Twist!'
Rosie Perez’s new film is “Puerto Ricans in Paris,” but this proud daughter of Puerto Rican parents prefers Brooklyn — though she’d rather not say exactly where: “The other day...
Woman delivers baby in livery cab — just steps from hospital
A woman had her baby in the back of a livery cab just steps from a Manhattan hospital Friday morning. The child was born in the vehicle at about 8:45...
Mourner attacks funeral director during wake: cops
A Greenwich Village mourner beat up a funeral director in the middle of a wake — because the undertaker allegedly asked about his 91-year-old mother’s health as if crassly sniffing...
Politician fights to keep NYers from enjoying Sunday brunch
The only thing standing between thirsty New Yorkers and a Sunday morning bloody mary or mimosa is an upstate killjoy who is making a last-ditch effort to stop a bill...
Caterer stiffed by Hillary in 2008 now forced to go after Bernie
The owner of a small lower Manhattan catering company has been bilked by not one, but two campaigns for presidential hopefuls. Peter Semetis, 62, who runs Sale & Pepe Caterers...
Judge won't compensate man who lost custody of dog to ex
A Manhattan judge refused to financially compensate an ex-New Yorker for having to give up custody of his black lab to his ex, finding that “unlike other property which the...
Kelly Johnson left more than losing Braves behind in Atlanta
MILWAUKEE — Home was nice, but winning is better. As somebody who signed a free-agent contract last offseason, Kelly Johnson couldn’t be traded from the Braves before June 15 without...
Cavs will attempt to make Finals history with backs against wall
CLEVELAND — Teams have come back from 3-1 deficits in the NBA postseason. Just look at the recent Western Conference finals. The Thunder led the Warriors 3-1 before the defending...
Mets may have planted the seeds for Matt Harvey's exit
MILWAUKEE — Matt Harvey, like Donald Trump’s envisioned America, is great again. The Mets, after two days of drafting, hope their pitching shelf is restocked again. Where does it all...
Ex-'Voice' star shot dead while greeting fans after concert
It was a two-gunned stranger — possibly a deranged fan — who murdered “The Voice” singer and YouTube star Christina Grimmie as she signed autographs after concert in Orlando after...
How Michael Fulmer learned of Cespedes trade: 'Kind of surreal'
In a bullpen in Richmond, Va., Michael Fulmer’s career unexpectedly took a hard right. In between pitches of a normal throwing session, the young pitcher was summoned to see Binghamton...
How Roberto Clemente became Carlos Beltran's inspiration
The pride comes from deep within his baseball soul. There are many reasons Carlos Beltran is the player he is today and is having a remarkable season at the age of...
Mets escape in 11th in 'wildest' game Collins has seen
MILWAUKEE — Bernie Brewer stood patiently, waiting to take a victory slide to celebrate a win for the home team, but the Mets refused to comply Friday night. Finally, Matt...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Police are searching for the suspect who tried to grab a child in Gravesend, authorities said. The 11-year-old girl was walking home from school near Highlawn Avenue and West...
Lying lawyer dodged court after 'tripping on a dog bone'
His career is going to the dogs. A Brooklyn lawyer accused of using every excuse in the book to skip out on court — including a near-death mom and various...
Hondo deals a Card
The beneficial Rays put a little more sunshine in Hondo’s life on Friday night when they held off the ’Stros to elevate the earnings to 461 schoendiensts. Saturday night: Mr....
Investor drops $2B suit against Citi over bad record label deal
British private-equity baron Guy Hands gave up after two days of testifying about the worst deal in music and dropped his $2 billion suit against Citigroup on Friday. By withdrawing...