October 25, 2020
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw one win away from elusive World Series title
Baseball’s model franchise for most of the last decade has accomplished everything except win the World Series, but here are the Dodgers on the brink of vanquishing those ghosts. The...
Biden appears to confuse Trump with former President George W. Bush
Joe Biden appeared to confuse President Trump with George Bush during an online fundraising event Sunday and got an assist from his wife Jill Biden who was sitting next to...
NFL expert breaks down Giants rookie's cruel struggles
The safe choice. A plug-and-play starter. Not going to bust. Those descriptions were the most commonly attached to Giants rookie Andrew Thomas before the 2020 draft, when personnel evaluators across...
Longtime NY Assembly aide charged with sexual assault of teenage girl
A longtime aide to New York Assemblyman Peter Abbate Jr. was arrested over the weekend for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman, police and a legislative source said Sunday. Joseph...
Jets aren't 'scared' of massive Chiefs challenge
Things don’t get any easier for the reeling 0-7 Jets. They now go to Kansas City this week to face the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. The Jets are a...
Unlikely World Series hero has obscure connections to Yankees, Mets
ARLINGTON, Texas — Talk about a heart-racing moment. There’s so much to digest, to discuss, about the mind-boggling play that ended Saturday night’s World Series Game 4 at Globe Life...
Pair of rookies give Jets a look at their future
Amid the stench of yet another dreadful defeat in falling to 0-7, the Jets got a glimpse of some of their future in Sunday’s 18-10 loss to the Bills at...
Steelers show their flaws on way to staying perfect
Few expected the blowout that was developing between the AFC’s only unbeaten teams, but the Pittsburgh Steelers barely avoided flushing a 20-point lead in the second half to Tennessee. Titans...
Hospitals gave Gov. Andrew Cuomo a campaign booster shot: Devine
It’s bad enough that Gov. Cuomo presided over the needless COVID-19 deaths of thousands of vulnerable people in New York nursing homes. It’s bad enough that he wrote a shameful...
'Tough’ Jets defense isn’t blameless even with offense a mess
The Jets defense held the Bills out of the end zone Sunday. It wasn’t enough. After the Jets’ 18-10 loss to Buffalo at MetLife Stadium, a couple of their defensive...
Woman killed, over a dozen people injured in Illinois hayride crash
A woman was killed and over a dozen other people injured in a hayride crash in Illinois on Saturday night, a report said. Wayne York, 41, was driving a tractor...
Tumultuous weather nationwide this week: wildfires, snow and tropical storms
Tumultuous weather is expected across the country this week, with historic wildfires burning in the West, a tropical storm heading toward the Gulf Coast by mid-week and an early-season winter...
Knicks' upcoming decision could have Chris Paul implications
Guard Reggie Bullock was the lone Knick on the team’s 15-man roster not to attend any part of September’s voluntary OTAs for the “Delete 8.’’ Bullock, who has experienced enough...
Presidential race is playing a role in Staten Island congressional race
President Trump and Joe Biden may be duking it out for the White House, but they also are playing a key role in a fiercely contested congressional race on Staten...
Wildlife expert poses as elderly woman to trap aggressive turkey
You don't want this bird at your Thanksgiving table. A notoriously "fowl" turkey spent months attacking people in the Bay Area before it was finally captured last week -- by...
Le'Veon Bell doesn't miss the Jets one bit
Le’Veon Bell couldn’t be happier to be away from the Jets — and he’s letting everyone know it. The 28-year-old running back for the Kansas City Chiefs let his feeling...
Massachusetts officials ask FBI to probe fire set in Boston ballot-box
A Boston ballot box was set on fire early Sunday in what appears to be a "deliberate attack," according to local officials, who called the incident "a disgrace to democracy."...
It just keeps getting sadder for Sam Darnold
For three hours Sunday, Sam Darnold didn’t have to hear or read about Trevor Lawrence. For three hours Sunday, Sam Darnold was back quarterbacking the team everyone was certain only...
Google's high-handed tactics with US regulators are backfiring
Google’s high-handed tactics with US regulators have come back to haunt it, with critics saying the tech giant set the stage for a dramatic showdown with the Department of Justice...
President Trump is flat-out wrong on 'anarchist cities'
Democrat or Republican, urbanist or farmer, BLMer or “thin blue line” adherent — we all benefit from sticking to some semblance of reality. Words matter, facts matter. So, Mayor de...
One bet drops enormous Jets-Chiefs line
The look-ahead line was on the money. The New York Jets are 20.5-point underdogs at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas for next Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium against the...
If they won't fully reopen schools, despite what science says, when will they?
Last week, some fantastic news from the science world should’ve given full-time-schooling advocates real hope. Instead, officials are signaling that we may never return to full in-person learning, at least...
Pretending the NYPD can't police the polls fairly is beyond contemptible
There’s been no shortage of baseless accusations and bizarre conspiracy theories hurled at New York City police officers these past few months, but last week’s installment reached a new level...
Patriots make decision on Cam Newton's future after ugly benching
The Patriots’ Cam Newton experiment isn’t going well. Bill Belichick pulled the former NFL MVP quarterback in the third quarter of New England’s 33-6 loss to the 49ers on Sunday,...
Operation Warp Speed is an 'unprecedented' success and other commentary
Pathologist: Op Warp Speed Is ‘Unprecedented’ “Attacks on President Trump’s performance on COVID-19” are “central” to Joe Biden’s campaign, notes Roger D. Klein at City Journal, and those attacks, along...
Red Sox could swipe Yankees coach to become next manager
Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza has talked with the Red Sox and Tigers about their respective managerial openings. Yankees hitting coach Marcus Thames, a former Tiger player, has also spoken...
Beijing's new threat to take Americans hostages
Once again, the Chinese Communist Party is showing the world its true colors — by threatening to take Americans hostage if Washington doesn’t stop cracking down on Beijing’s US espionage...
The Post's local endorsements for 2020
New York is a mess. The economy is in free-fall, crime is soaring and Democratic Socialists who’d add to the pain are on the rise. To avoid the extremism of...
Trump signs pumpkins and hats for supporters at Maine campaign stop
President Trump's campaign swing through New England included a stop at a Maine orchard, where he signed pumpkins and hats for supporters on Sunday afternoon. “That’ll be on eBay tonight,”...
Number of early US voters already surpasses the same total figure for 2016
More Americans have already cast early ballots in this year’s presidential race than all of those who ended up voting before Election Day and by absentee combined in 2016. More...
James Franklin's maddening blunder costs Penn State again
James Franklin is a very good coach. He’s an excellent recruiter and talent developer. He’s also come up maddeningly short in big spots. Saturday night was just the latest example...
GOP raps Democrat Gordon's military record in bid to keep King seat
The contest to replace retiring Long Island GOP Rep. Peter King has taken a combative turn, with Republicans attacking the military record of Democrat candidate Jackie Gordon. Army vet Gordon...
Builders hoping to get Flushing waterfront plan off the ground
Downtown Flushing is one of the city’s most dynamic commercial districts, bustling even during the pandemic and rumbling with new construction. But one thing it doesn’t have is a useable...
Jets keep finding new ways to prove just how bad they are
There are 32 teams in the NFL. We can state, with a fair amount of certainty, that if the Bills had the misfortune to play 30 of them Sunday afternoon,...
Trump holds raucous New Hampshire rally, Biden has quiet Sunday as election nears
With just nine days to go before the election, President Trump presided over a large campaign rally at a New Hampshire on Sunday -- while Democratic challenger Joe Biden only...
Jets report card: It wasn't total failure
Grading the Jets after their 18-10 loss to the Bills on Sunday. Offense It looked good for a little while. The Jets moved the ball in the first half, gaining...
Cowboys coach shocked no one stood up for QB after dirty hit
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy called out his players for not sticking up for Andy Dalton after the quarterback was knocked out of Sunday’s game against Washington following a big...
Harris caught asking aide which city she was in during campaign stop
Hello ... Cleveland? Sen. Kamala Harris was caught on a hot mic asking an aide what city she was in before greeting supporters at a campaign stop in Ohio on...
US has three record-setting days of surging COVID-19 cases
The US just had three straight record-high days of new COVID-19 cases. The country set an overall record Friday, with 83,757 people testing positive for the coronavirus. That figure broke...
Friend recalls terrifying moment tourist was shot dead with 'no warning'
The Brooklyn gunfire that killed a young tourist from Indiana this weekend came out of nowhere, a witness told The Post on Sunday. Ethan Williams, 20, was sitting with four...
Accidental touchdown dooms Falcons in embarrassing fashion
Todd Gurley cost the Falcons their game Sunday against the Lions — by scoring a touchdown. With just over a minute left in regulation and trailing by two, the Falcons...
Dodgers star will come up big in Game 5
The postseason struggles of Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw are known and brought up constantly, but he has a chance to continue to change that narrative on Sunday in...
Self-cloning mutant crayfish take over Belgian cemetery
Totally cray. Self-cloning mutant crayfish have taken over a cemetery in Belgium. Hundreds of the marbled crayfish, which are always female, have invaded the historic Schoonselhof cemetery in Antwerp, the...
Meet the unknown quarterback tasked with saving Cowboys
Just two weeks after Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome season-ending ankle injury, backup quarterback Andy Dalton was knocked out of Sunday’s Cowboys game vs. Washington with a concussion after a...
Trump slams Hunter Biden on overseas deals, praises Post reporting
President Trump slammed Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings during a Sunday campaign rally in New Hampshire, while praising The Post's reporting on the issue. “It’s called the laptop from hell,”...
Seahawks could lose first game in battle vs. NFC West rival
Three VSiN NFL handicappers dive into some betting angles for Sunday night’s Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals matchup. Youmans: Kyler Murray lofted a perfect pass that Christian Kirk caught in...
NYPD officer who blared 'Trump 2020' over cop-car loudspeaker suspended without pay
The NYPD cop who blared “Trump 2020” over a patrol-car loudspeaker in Brooklyn on Saturday has been suspended without pay, the Police Department said Sunday. “Suspended without pay; The police...
Jets' desperate play-calling change no help in yet another loss
The Jets changed play-callers Sunday, but they could not change offenses. Jets coach Adam Gase turned over the play-calling to offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, hoping that might spark the team’s...
Kansas dad arrested after two sons found dead, two daughters abducted
A Kansas dad has been arrested almost 500 miles from his home after being accused of killing his two sons -- and then abducting their young sisters, who were found...
Protesters hurl eggs at Rudy Giuliani, pro-Trump demonstrators in NYC
Anti-Trump protesters hurled eggs and insults at supporters of the president — including former Mayor Rudy Giuliani — as the supporters rolled through Manhattan in a convoy Sunday. Video posted...
Picking the winner of World Series' pivotal Game 5
A look back at Game 1 as we look into Game 5. The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw threw a gem, one run over six superb innings. Kershaw is 3-1 this postseason,...
Whistle-blowing NYPD cop sues city over mental-health 'stigma'
A veteran cop who blew the whistle on the NYPD's handling of officer mental-health treatment — amid a spike in police suicides — is suing the city for $1 million,...
Waits, weather and woe: NYC early voters endure another day of hell
It was another day of hell for early voters in New York City on Sunday. Lines snaked around several blocks outside polling sites as residents waited for hours in the...
Andy Dalton concussed in Cowboys game after horrifying headshot
Adding yet another injury to this insult of a season, the reeling Cowboys are down to their third-string quarterback. With Dak Prescott already lost for the season, after suffering a...
Rate of positive tests for coronavirus creeps up in New York
There was a slight uptick in the rate of positive tests for COVID-19 in Brooklyn and Queens hot spots — as well as overall statewide — Saturday, according to the...
Spain, Italy impose tougher lockdown measures as COVID-19 cases surge
Spain on Sunday declared a national state of emergency and curfew in order to beat back a COVID-19 resurgence in Europe -- while Italy also imposed its toughest measures since...
Trump offers rare praise to Hillary Clinton, slams 'Sleepy Joe' Biden
President Trump offered rare praise for Hillary Clinton on Sunday -- saying his 2016 election rival "had more energy" and was "a more intelligent person" than current Democratic challenger Joe...
Rays' whirlwind win over Dodgers was baseball at its best: Sherman
When baseball rises to its best you want to say so much, yet are left befuddled without words. You are conjuring images of the past from Kirk Gibson’s final-pitch magic,...
Senate Republicans advance Amy Coney Barrett confirmation vote
Senate Republicans cleared the remaining procedural hurdle on Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to a likely final confirmation vote on Monday over the objections of the...
Falcons won't trade longtime stars after cleaning house
The Falcons may have already cleaned house on the management side, firing head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, but the organization reportedly has no plans to move...
Seven fall victim to gun violence over the weekend in NYC: cops
Seven people fell victim to gun violence in New York City Saturday and Sunday, according to cops. Gotham's most recent shooting came shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday when a 29-year-old...
Browns fearing the worst after Odell Beckham suffers knee injury
The Browns are fearing the worst after Odell Beckham Jr. left Sunday's game vs. the Bengals with a left knee injury. According to NFL Network, the team is worried Beckham,...
AOC makes surprise visit to polling site — blasts long lines
A Bronx polling site got an unexpected visitor Sunday morning — local Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who blasted current hours-long waits across the city to vote. “There is no place in...
Cops defuse stinky situation by wrangling skunk stuck in flowers
NYPD cops nabbed a skunk that was trying to hide among the flowers outside a Tribeca bodega on Sunday morning, video shows.
Jaguars RB has been hospitalized twice because of COVID-19 complications
Ryquell Armstead is still battling serious complications from COVID-19. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that the Jaguars running back is not expected to return this season, "because of symptoms...
A behind-the-scenes look at how NYC sanctions filming stunts
Cut, cut, cut! The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, which grants permission for film and TV crews to use public space, considers a mountain of motley requests on a...
Health official breaks down announcing state's COVID-19 deaths
Illinois' top health official broke down as she announced the coronavirus death toll in the Prairie State.
Oil tanker surrounded after reports of attempted hijacking
Seven stowaways aboard an oil tanker in the English Channel were detained Sunday -- suspected of trying to hijack the ship. The UK military said it had seized control of...
Better late than never: NYC finally goes ahead with Flushing busway
The Department of Transportation told the local community board in a letter sent Friday that the project is set to move forward "in the next two weeks."
NYPD's notorious 'Mob Cops' saga becoming true-crime TV series
The story of notorious “Mob Cops” Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito -- decorated NYPD detectives who secretly moonlighted as Mafia hitmen -- may be heading to television as a true...
Adam Gase gives up Jets play-calling duties in spark attempt
The Jets offense will have a new play-caller for Sunday’s game against the Bills. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains will be calling the plays instead of head coach Adam Gase, according...
Biden says he’s ‘very proud’ of his family’ following Post exposé about Hunter
Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden defended his family in a new podcast appearance, saying he is "very proud." President Trump bombarded Biden during Thursday's debate with questions about the...
Biden campaign insists he's not ignoring swing states
NBC News' anchor Chuck Todd pointed out that the president has campaigned more than Biden in North Carolina, Florida and Arizona while the former veep is heading to Georgia on...
Meadows defends Pence campaigning after staffers get COVID-19
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday defended Vice President Mike Pence for continuing to hit the campaign trail after five of his aides tested positive for the...
Kicker misses wild quadruple doink in crushing loss
If you didn't think it could get worse for a kicker than a double doink, think again. Just ask the Rice football team and its kicker Collin Riccitelli after their...
De Blasio, Shea condemn NYPD officer seen blaring 'Trump 2020' on video
An NYPD cop repeatedly barked "Trump 2020" over a loudspeaker in Brooklyn on Saturday night in a pair of videos that have led to an internal investigation, police said Sunday.
Bucs' Antonio Brown signing is all about Tom Brady
Tom Brady is calling the shots in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers' signal-caller was reportedly a driving force in the team's controversial decision to sign All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown, according to...
Patriots seeking weapon for lackluster offense before trade deadline
The Patriots know they’ll need to give Cam Newton a weapon to work with in order to stay competitive this season. And that’s why New England is in the market...
Pelosi may seek another term as House Speaker
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that she will seek another term in the speakership if the Democrats maintain control of the US House of Representatives after the November election....
Will I be passed over for work since I'm 65 and vulnerable to COVID-19?
I’m retired and 65, and usually take on seasonal retail work. The extra cash gives me a nice boost for the holidays. I’m worried employers won’t consider me due to...
Mark Meadows says 'we're not going to control' COVID-19 pandemic
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Sunday that the country is "not going to control the pandemic" -- noting it is contagious like the flu, and must be...
Zoom-bie apocalypse: These video chat stereotypes are Halloween-worthy
‘I love Zoom” isn’t a phrase you hear very often. After seven months of staring at co-workers in little boxes on the screens of laptops, tablets and phones, workers are...
NFL punishes team for COVID-19 violations — and another team is in trouble
The NFL finally punished the Tennessee Titans after the team's COVID-19 outbreak, and now the Las Vegas Raiders have the league's full attention. The Titans were slapped with a $350,000...
Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red...
30 things on sale this weekend that you don’t want to miss
Who doesn’t love a sale?! We rounded up 30 of the best deals this week, with savings of up to 68% off in every category, from earbuds and heated jackets...
Homeless man charged with arson over massive fire at NYC building
A 61-year-old homeless man with a lengthy rap sheet was hit with a slew of charges Sunday over a huge blaze at his ex-girlfriend's East Harlem apartment building that left...
3-year-old's birthday ends tragically after accidental gunshot
Cops said they believe the tot had found the pistol and shot himself after it fell out of a relative's pocket.
Nurse claims doctor infected her with COVID-19 on purpose
Jean-Baptiste said they were both walking in the hallway when she suggested the visibly-sick doctor get tested for the virus. But that's when she said her boss stopped, turned and...
Former home of Jennifer Dulos goes on market for $1.75M
The six-bedroom house in Farmington, Connecticut is part of a sell-off sale for the estate of Fotis, who took his own life in January while charged with Jennifer's murder.
Prince Andrew reportedly plots public return despite Epstein scandal
Prince Andrew is plotting a return to public duties to “serve his country” -- even as the feds still want to speak to him about his ties to his late...
Afghanistan claims killing an al Qaeda leader wanted by FBI
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top al-Qaeda propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an operation in the country's east, showing the militant group's continued presence...
Motivated veteran QB makes Panthers the pick in this one
The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
Oil slick: White House economic adviser rebuffs Biden's clean-energy claim
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow rejected Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's claim that he would phase out fossil fuels in 15 years.
Polish women protest new abortion restriction
In the fourth straight day of protests, activists held up banners during Masses in some churches, according to Polish media and posts on social media.
Why Chiefs won't cover versus Broncos
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. (Home team in...
These 10 SHANY makeup palettes and tools are now on sale
When dabbling in new makeup looks, we suggest taking a “more is more” approach. Samples, minis, kits, and gift sets are a great way to try new colors without a...
Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower vandalized again
Photos show black paint or tar stretching the full length of the contentious sign outside President Trump's iconic home on Fifth Avenue.
Blezow's Week 7 picks: Why Jets will give Bills all they can handle
It's amazing how willing we are to fast-forward through life. Since 7 p.m. last Sunday, it has been concluded that the New York Jets will go 0-16 and secure the...
Jets vs. Bills: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's Call I keep waiting for the Jets to be more competitive. I think it will happen this week. Sam Darnold returns with more healthy bodies around him. They’ll keep...
Why this Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson pairing is different
Two of golf's biggest legends will be in the same group on Sunday at the ZOZO Championship, which is always noteworthy, despite the fact that both are at the bottom...
NYPD looking for cop 'impersonator' who crashed into NYC mounted police stables
Police are looking for an odd character who walked into the NYPD's mounted police stables Saturday night and announced himself as "Inspector Tates." Confronted inside the stables at W. 53rd...
Dodgers star suffers another World Series implosion
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw isn’t the only accomplished Dodgers pitcher with a history of shaky Octobers. Kenley Jansen added to his imperfect résumé Saturday night with what his manager...
Man in stolen New Jersey police car leads cops on wild chase to Brooklyn
A man swiped a police cruiser in Bayonne, NJ and led cops on a wild chase across two bridges and through New York City early Sunday. The marked Bayonne Police...
Kevin Cash couldn't recall last time Rays hero 'got an at-bat'
Brett Phillips played the role of unlikely hero Saturday night. The 26-year-old outfielder was excluded from the Rays’ ALCS roster, but had a moment to conclude Game 4 of the...
460 passengers put on ‘no-fly list’ by airline for refusing to wear masks
Delta Airlines is grounding hundreds of its fliers -- because they refused to wear masks. The airline told employees on Thursday that it has added 460 passengers who refused to...
New details emerge in death of professor crushed by elevator
The Boston University professor crushed to death by an elevator in her apartment building last month was partly done in by a large package she was carrying at the time,...
Dodgers now know why Rays are baseball's cockroaches
ARLINGTON, Texas — These Rays are baseball’s cockroaches. Just when you think you’ve exterminated them, they pop up again. And for crying out loud, you can’t offer them any assistance...
Several hurt after man allegedly sets fire inside NYC apartment
A man allegedly lit what turned into a massive fire inside an East Harlem apartment on Saturday evening -- injuring several people -- after cops showed up to enforce a...
William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots' and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83
William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 83. Blinn died Thursday of natural causes...
'SNL' final presidential debate sketch is yet again terrible
Dead air. Flubbed lines. The physicality of an inflatable man outside of a car dealership. Carrey couldn’t get his act together.
Rays steal Game 4 of World Series in wildest way possible
The 116th World Series lacked gripping drama until the middle innings of Game 4 on Saturday, when suddenly all hell began breaking loose. Played at a fast-breaking pace, with the...