November 5, 2016
This recurring issue cost Giants' Larry Donnell his starting job
Larry Donnell knows, as the Giants face the Eagles in a critical NFC East clash Sunday, his playing time will be diminished because he no longer is the starting tight...
Villanova's mindset challenge after a season to remember
Old friends will fade from memory faster than last season’s national title game. Personal anecdotes will be forgotten before the greatest shot in basketball history. The images are constructed of...
Why marijuana will be a 'shadow' business for a long time
Never mind Clinton vs. Trump: Millions of Americans can expect to wake up Wednesday and indulge in a soothing palliative to take the edge off the results of a contentious...
How Jeremy Lin's absence made life harder for Brook Lopez
Anybody wondering what life is going to look like for the Nets without point guard Jeremy Lin got a glimpse on Friday night. Brook Lopez got fronted in the post,...
How this forgotten journalist scored the 20th century's biggest scoop
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas 53 years ago this month. “Bulletins from Dallas,” a new book by longtime Post journalist Bill Sanderson, cracks open the legend of...
Why playing Nick Foles won't hurt Andy Reid, Chiefs
CHIEFS (-7 ¹/₂) over Jaguars: Alex Smith got his head banged with extreme prejudice in the Chiefs’ joust at Indianapolis. Kansas City is not claiming he is incapacitated, but they’re starting...
World Cup of Hockey payouts, CBA pits player vs. player for pay
BOSTON - When it comes to revenue sharing and a transfer of funds from the wealthy to the needier, the NHL Players’ Association is more of a “listen to what...
NYCFC not ready to panic, but here's the reality
The question to Frank Lampard, New York City FC’s star midfielder, was a simple one: What is the approach to Sunday’s Eastern Conference semifinal second-leg match against Toronto FC at...
Devils blitzed by Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. — Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist, Brayden Point scored his first NHL goal and the Lightning beat the Devils, 4-1, on...
New TV show studies mystery of unsolved Long Island murders
Filmmaker Joshua Zeman wanted nothing to do with another serial killer case after finishing his 2009 documentary “Cropsey,” about the kidnapping of five children on Staten Island. But when the...
No 'puck luck': Islanders drop another one at Barclays
Whatever goodwill and momentum the Islanders may have built last season by winning a playoff series for the first time in more than two decades seems to have evaporated just...
Paul George kicks ball in stands, hits fan and gets ejected
The referees and an unsuspecting fan didn’t get a kick out of Paul George booting a ball into the stands. The Pacers forward fouled the Bulls Jimmy Butler on a...
Rangers show off depth in dismantling the Bruins
BOSTON — Another night and another game in which the Rangers scored five goals in yet another example of the different ways the Blueshirts can win and of the different...
Secret Service agents rush Donald Trump off stage at rally
A Donald Trump rally was thrown into turmoil in Reno, Nev. on Saturday night after a protester near the podium was suspected of threatening the candidate. Trump was nearing the...
Five storylines that will dominate NCAA basketball season
Best storylines Will a new coach join the championship club? Mike Krzyzewski, John Calipari, Bill Self, Roy Williams and Jay Wright lead five of the best teams in the country...
California Chrome upset in Breeders' Cup Classic
ARCADIA, Calif. — Arrogate overhauled 4-5 favorite California Chrome in the final 100 yards to win the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday. It was California Chrome's first loss...
Two QBs face moment of truth in NFL's second half
Decisions, decisions. In the NFL, none are more difficult to make and have more franchise-changing implications than the decisions involving quarterbacks. Ask the Jets, for example. They haven’t made a...
Anti-extremist watchdog condemns anti-extremists
For decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been the go-to media source on violent extremism. Sadly, it no longer deserves the trust its crusading work once merited. In recent...
Amid tragedy, NYPD still bringing crime to new lows
NYPD Sgt. Paul Tuozzollo’s death Friday in the line of duty came the same week that the department announced new record lows in crime. The loss is a harsh reminder...
10 teams that could use Cubs-style magic to break title curses
OK. So who’s next? Look, you may not want to admit this because it doesn’t expose the most charitable chamber of your soul. But there was a part of you...
Coach K, John Calipari raise the stakes in college hoop recruiting
Every November brings new optimism spanning college campuses across the country. There is hope that this season can be different, that it can end with nets being cut down and...
Giants-Eagles: Key NFC East battle will be won in the trenches
This particular challenge, Ereck Flowers believes, is not unlike the battles he and the other members of the Giants’ offensive line deal with every week. “Same as any other matchup...
Jets vs. Dolphins: Two desperate teams fighting for their lives
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Jets’ drive for 5-5 heads to South Florida this week for a meeting with the division rival Dolphins. Gang Green arrive the winners of two...
Several people killed in stabbing spree at home
An “armed and dangerous” man with an outstanding warrant for sexual assault was being sought late Saturday in the stabbing of four children and two women in a Newark home,...
One injury exposes lack of depth on Knicks' bench
Because Lance Thomas was out with a sprained ankle, the Knicks’ thin bench became even more emaciated than usual. So the 117-104 victory over the Bulls on Friday was registered...
Safety injuries force Giants to turn to their last option again
No offense, but the Giants wanted to replace Andrew Adams in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. They figured Darian Thompson (foot) and Nat Berhe (concussion) would...
MVP? Biggest bust? The Post's NFL midseason awards
The Serby Says Midseason Awards: MVP: Matt Ryan — Matty Ice (23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 119.1 rating) is a man on a mission. Tom Brady missing four games is a...
The physical toll this election is taking on New Yorkers
Blood pressure in the Big Apple is skyrocketing and New Yorkers can blame the presidential election, says a Manhattan doctor and acupuncturist. Dr. Ahmadur Rahman, an internist with a private...
In My Library: Tommy Hilfiger
“I was always planning my escape,” Tommy Hilfiger confesses in his new memoir, “American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion & Business.” And an American dream it is, beginning with his...
What happens to marathoners who fall short of the finish line
More than 50,000 runners take part in the New York City Marathon each year. But not everyone makes it to the finish line. For those who can’t complete the 26.2...
Ryan Fitzpatrick's dad really wants his son's next TD pass
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Ryan Fitzpatrick’s father, Mike, does not ask his son for much, but recently the dad had a request. He wants the ball from Ryan’s next touchdown...
Attorney General to look into emotionally disturbed man's Taser death
An emotionally disturbed Bronx man wielded a hot sauce bottle against police who fired back with a deadly Taser shot, a source familiar with the investigation of his death said....
Two RB success stories; two old sack artists: 5 NFL things to watch
With all the games, backstories, injuries and developments in a given week in the NFL, it is tough to know what to look for on Sunday. Here are five things...
Texas RB rushes for 341 yards in win over rival Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas — D'Onta Foreman had career highs with three touchdowns and 341 yards, and Shane Buechele threw for two touchdowns to lead Texas over Texas Tech 45-37 on Saturday....
This bloody penguin brawl is better than any reality TV fight
Penguins aren't the lovable critters you think they are. A nearly 3-minute video tweeted by the National Geographic Channel on Friday is more fierce than any prosthetic leg-throwing antics from...
The Clinton Foundation's $20 million off-the-books mystery
The inner workings of a mysterious off-the-books arm of the Clinton Foundation were partially revealed in the hacked emails of Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. The little-known Haiti Development...
Yanks want to see if ex-closer's OK after Tommy John surgery
With the Yankees’ offseason focus on improving the pitching staff, they will be represented Monday when former Royals closer Greg Holland throws for scouts in Scottsdale, Ariz. Making it convenient...
Why no one has sympathy for Ronda Rousey's struggling career
On Saturday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will have its biggest night — the league’s first ever bout at the iconic Madison Square Garden. It’s a triumphant moment for combat-sport...
Couple adopts four girls in less than 24 hours
A couple finally realized their dream of adoption in a big way when a series of coincidences led them to taking on four in the space of 24 hours. Kaley...
Slain cop wanted to finish career on the streets
The veteran cop gunned down by a career criminal in The Bronx was a “silent warrior” who wanted to finish up his long career where the action is -- on...
Inside North Korea's bizarre film industry and its American GI star
Shortly after landing in North Korea for the first time in 2012, filmmaker Anna Broinowski was astonished to see about a thousand small children, each around 6 years old, crouched...
Hotel taking in homeless people is a fire safety disaster
Some rooms lack required sprinklers, there are no fire safety directors, and a lobby fire exit has been bolted shut, according to a source familiar with the hotel.
Fantasy football lineups better than that $0 wideout gimmick
Every week I publish the DFS NFL Rankings late on Thursday night. The DFS NFL Playbook is posted late on Friday night each week as well. Then, the DFS NFL...
Why America can't make up its mind days before the election
The Post's Salena Zito drives through the heart of America to find out which way voters are swinging right before Election Day — and why many still haven't made a...
Meet the ex-nerd who invites total strangers to dinner
How does one prepare for life as a pal to the rich, famous and influential? For Jon Levy, it was the indignity of being the least popular kid in his...
Yoenis Cespedes isn't a Met anymore
From the moment Yoenis Cespedes signed a three-year deal worth $75 million last January, the Mets understood the outfielder could take advantage of an opt-out clause in the contract following...
Forget 'Moonlight': 'Atlanta' is the show that deserves critical praise
The critics are absolutely right: There is an irresistible, revivifying and original statement on lower-class black American life on screen this fall. But it’s not the movie “Moonlight.” It’s the...
Protestors should be fighting for Indians' rights as citizens, not the tribe
“We’re monitoring this closely, and I think, as a general rule, my view is that there’s a way for us to accommodate sacred lands of Native Americans.” That was President...
The first time America had a female president was a disaster
On Oct. 2, 1919, at a time when he was embroiled in crucial negotiations to end World War I, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke. According to author William...
Neiman Marcus' $66 collard greens side dish is already sold out
Neiman Marcus’ annual “Christmas Book” has become well known for its extravagant, over-the-top gift items that are largely unattainable for most holiday shoppers. There are plenty of fancy food items—usually...
This fortune-cookie handbag has a mile-long waiting list
Designer Gabriela Hearst didn’t set out to create a fashion frenzy when she launched her eponymous line in 2015. “It started off as just a sample I was carrying around...
Injured NYPD sergeant released from hospital after deadly gunfight
The tough-as-nails sergeant wounded in the gunfight with an ex-con in the Bronx that left another officer dead has been released from the hospital, officials said. Sgt. Emmanuel Kwo, 30,...
These tech innovations are shaking up the beauty world
Now you can buy a laptop when you pick up new eyeliner. In October, Macy’s launched an Apple outpost in its Herald Square flagship, the first of its kind in...
Minivan crashes into Toys 'R' Us
A minivan driver crashed into a Toys ‘R’ Us in Brooklyn early Saturday -- injuring himself and other person, authorities said. The gray van plowed into the front of the...
Massive protests in South Korea call for president to quit
SEOUL, South Korea -- Tens of thousands of South Koreans poured into the streets of downtown Seoul on Saturday, using words including "treason" and "criminal" to demand that President Park...
Man lying in crosswalk killed by hit-and-run driver
A man lying in a Queens crosswalk was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Friday night, cops said. The 46-year-old victim appeared to be intoxicated when he was mowed...
Our son is held hostage --- and Uncle Sam is no help
In September, the White House touted its efforts to free US nationals being held as hostages in countries around the world. As a result of policy changes in the past...
The surprisingly simple schedule to make your beauty routine work
Getting a manicure? You’ll want to schedule it for 3 p.m. Specific, yes, but industry experts say timing your beauty treatments right means they’ll be more effective. Here’s how to...
Obama urges Clinton presidency during 1st sit-down with Bill Maher
Bill Maher got an early holiday gift this week: a much-sought-after sit-down with President Barack Obama. There were no bombshells or funny business during the conversation taped Tuesday at the...
Big Papi is getting a Logan Airport gate named after him
BOSTON — Red Sox fans will soon have another memory of recently-retired slugger David Ortiz when traveling out of Boston's Logan Airport. An employee of JetBlue Airlines announced to Big...
'Divorce' star Church loves his character's 'cloud of doom' — and cattle ranching
Comically oblivious is a handy way to describe Robert DuFresne, the financially-strapped Westchester contractor played with “buffoonish pomposity” by Thomas Haden Church in the HBO comedy “Divorce.” Paired with Sarah...
The best ways to enjoy the NYC Marathon from the side-lines
Put on your watching shoes! On Sunday, some 50,000 people from the five boroughs — and the rest of the world — will run the New York City Marathon. But...
Willie Geist can't wait to take his son on the Cyclone
For years Willie Geist has gotten up at the crack of dawn each weekday to co-host MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” and last April the 41-year-old added another workday to his schedule...
Explore NYC's amazing presidential history
If Donald Trump wins the White House on Tuesday, he’ll be only the second United States president born in New York City. So while you’re waiting for a National Historic...
Cop fired for giving feces sandwich to homeless man
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer has been fired after an internal investigation determined he tried to give a homeless man a sandwich with feces inside it. Police...
Jets defense only thing standing between Jay Ajayi, NFL history
It’s going to take more than a few 200-yard rushing performances to impress the Jets’ front seven. Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi enters Sunday’s AFC East contest against Gang Green...
Why Giants could pull trigger on Nick Saban plan if losses pile up
Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum once famously said, “Yesterday I was lying. Today I’m telling the truth.” It was uttered nearly 40 years ago during a debate over...
Stephen Curry's crazy 3-point streak ends in Warriors' ugly loss
LOS ANGELES — While the Los Angeles Lakers shouted and shoved each other with elation, Luke Walton managed to look unsurprised by the incredible upset unfolding before them. The Los...
Judge buys gambling addict defense, lets disgraced banker off easy
A Manhattan judge on Friday took it easy on a disgraced Wall Street banker — sentencing him to four years in prison after his defense team put on a spirited...
National Enquirer paid $150K to 'kill' Playmate's Trump affair tale
The company that owns the National Enquirer, which endorsed Donald Trump for president, paid $150,000 to an ex-Playboy centerfold for her story about an affair she claimed to have had...
Young cancer patient helps Jeremy Lin end injury 'pity party'
As soon as Jeremy Lin felt the tweak in his left hamstring Wednesday, he was upset. He knew he was hurt and got angrier as he made the walk back...
Fantasy football: Bye week big help for this big-name QB
Fantasy players hate bye weeks, but players love them. In fact, the players wouldn’t mind having one more bye week baked into the schedule, but would it really help? When...
Renowned doctor's kids sued for trying to sell her $3.5M pad
The children of a renowned psychologist dying of Alzheimer’s have depleted her retirement savings and are trying to sell her $3.45 million Manhattan apartment out from under her, their stepfather...
Cuomo's million-dollar job program continues to struggle
ALBANY – For every four jobs START-UP added since December, it lost three, according to a new report from the Empire Center. The embattled program has long been criticized for...
Bunny hoarder's obsession led to their 'pain and suffering': lawyers
A Brooklyn woman on trial for hoarding 126 bunnies was so abusive that they suffered from horrific injuries including split ears and genital traumas, prosecutors said at the opening of...
Melania modeled in US prior to getting work visa
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump was paid for 10 modeling jobs in the United States worth $20,056 that occurred in the seven weeks before she had legal permission to work in...
Matt Forte must be involved in every facet of the Jets' offense
Matt Forte has a pet peeve. “I hate when people say, ‘It’s a passing league,’ ’’ the Jets running back told The Post. “They go hand-in-hand, the running game with...
Trump, Hillary polar opposites as campaigns draw to a close
Donald Trump is pursuing an aggressive multistate strategy in the final days of the presidential race, while Hillary Clinton has fallen back on a conservative course as she attempts to...