December 27, 2020
Rays trading star pitcher in cost-cutting move
Turns out that Blake Snell’s contract was like the last game he pitched — the Rays were only going to go so far with him. In a familiar move for...
Man arrested for shooting at gas station after being told to wear mask
A Washington state man allegedly shot at a gas station after being told he needed to wear a mask inside -- and his bare face is what helped cops identify...
Giants need Daniel Jones to push them across ugly finish line
Daniel Jones had no chance against the Ravens, no chance against Lamar Jackson on a day when the Joe Judge Giants were exposed more as pretenders than contenders, and yet...
Sam Darnold may force Jets into keeping him
With Trevor Lawrence out of the picture, Sam Darnold continues to make his case for the Jets keeping him as their quarterback in 2021. Darnold played a clean, if not...
Breonna Taylor sculpture smashed by vandals in California
A bust sculpture honoring police shooting victim Breonna Taylor was smashed by vandals over the weekend, prompting a probe by Oakland police, according to reports. The memorial, installed two weeks...
Video shows woman falsely accusing musician's son of stealing her phone
A woman falsely accused a jazz musician's 14-year-old son of stealing her cellphone — lunging at the teen during a wild caught-on-camera incident in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel....
Steelers give themselves reason to 'believe again'
Call them the Stealers, and call them the AFC North champions for the first time since 2017. The Colts seemingly had Pittsburgh headed for its fourth straight loss following an...
Knicks obliterate Bucks in shocking upset
Will the real Elfrid Payton please stand up? One night after the Knicks starting point guard put forth his worst performance as a Knick in a scoreless disaster, he emerged...
Nets' first loss includes more bad news
The Nets didn’t just lose their first game Sunday in Charlotte. They lost a starter, when Spencer Dinwiddie went down with a knee injury. Dinwiddie was forced from the game...
'A little odd': New details emerge about Nashville RV bomber
The Tennessee "computer geek" behind the Christmas Day bomb blast in Nashville was a chronic loner who built a fence around his home to keep others out, according to a...
The Giants' best asset was demolished by Ravens
The Giants don’t throw the ball well and are no better than mediocre at rushing or defending the pass. But stopping the run? That’s supposed to be their identity —...
Jets can't be fooled by Adam Gase again
“Where the hell has this been all year?’’ This is what Jets 23, Browns 16 at MetLife Stadium must have had all Jets fans screaming at their television screens on...
Dwayne Haskins sounds miserable
Washington football quarterback Dwayne Haskins said he needs to "get my life together" following a week that included being punished for partying without a mask and losing a game with...
The Post says: Give it up, Mr. President — for your sake and the nation's
Mr. President, it’s time to end this dark charade. We’re one week away from an enormously important moment for the next four years of our country. On Jan. 5, two...
Giants' playoff possibility is downright absurd
Of course this is crazy. Of course this is absurd. Of course a team that loses two-thirds of its first 15 games in a football season has no business spending...
Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill with $600 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday signed a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding bill that includes $600 stimulus checks for most Americans, after refusing to accept the deal for days....
SNY letting go of longtime host in surprising move
Jonas Schwartz, an SNY studio regular since 2007, will be let go as of Dec. 31 when his contract expires, The Post has learned. The move seems surprising in that...
Fear factor: How cancel culture keeps COVID-19 lockdown doubters silent
“Thank you so much for speaking out to open schools. I can’t do it myself, for obvious reasons.” “I completely agree with you about opening schools in September, but I’m...
AstraZeneca chief says new COVID-19 vaccine will fight UK mutation
The United Kingdom is set to approve a COVID-19 vaccine that drugmakers say is effective in fighting the new variant of the coronavirus spreading around the world. AstraZeneca chief executive...
A bad sign for Knicks' top rookie
Though the Knicks announced forward Obi Toppin will be reevaluated in 7-10 days, coach Tom Thibodeau sounded as if their rookie lottery pick could be out as many as two...
'Trailblazer' Chinese-American businesswoman dies
Shirley Young — a prominent Chinese-American who began in marketing in New York City and ended up helping to transform business relations between China and the US — has died,...
Giants can still make playoffs in stunning twist
One real playoff team took the field Sunday in Baltimore and it was not the Giants. But, try as they might, the Giants’ postseason chances cannot be killed off. What...
Driver survives after car plunges off cliff on Christmas
A woman in California was in serious condition after her vehicle plunged off a cliff onto a beach on Christmas morning. The unidentified woman’s car careened over a bluff in San Francisco’s Fort Funston area, the fire...
Christmas memories: What I started to learn at 18
One Christmas in the mid-1990s, I managed the holiday-music section at a suburban Tower Records. The time went by in a blur — but if I could go back and...
Jets report card: Adam Gase did a lot right
Grading the Jets' following Sunday's 23-16 win over the Browns. Offense For the second straight week, the Jets offense got off to a good start, cooled off and then held...
A cop debunks four core myths of the #DefundPolice movement
As a progressive who wants to decriminalize drugs and advance the welfare state, I fit in well in my Pacific Northwest community. Except, that is, for my job: I’ve been...
Trump says 'good news' is coming on COVID-19 relief bill
President Trump on Sunday said "good news" was forthcoming on the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill that he has been refusing to sign. "Good news on Covid Relief Bill. Information...
Beware Section 230 repeal and other commentary
Speech watch: Beware Section 230 Repeal Those on the left and right calling for a complete repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act need to realize it would...
Giants report card: This was a bad look for Joe Judge
Grading the Giants following Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Ravens. Offense That Daniel Jones (24-for-41, 252 yards) again did not attempt a single run (other than a forced scramble in...
Trump announces Georgia rally next week
President Trump announced Sunday that he'll hold a rally in Georgia on the eve of a crucial Senate run-off -- and will be in the nation's capital when Congress votes...
Vaccines for office workers are struggling landlords' best shot
Landlords are praying that the launch of COVID-19 vaccines will finally send more employees back to their desks after the turn of the year. But there’s little movement so far,...
MTA worker has saved dozens of cats from subway tracks and rail yards
He's the purr-fect man for the job. Subway maintenance supervisor Thomas Doerbecker has made it his business to rescue stray cats from Big Apple rail yards -- plucking dozens of...
Nashville RV bomber wrote cryptic letter detailing holiday plans
The Tennessee tech expert named as the culprit in the RV bombing that shook Nashville on Christmas morning told a female friend that he planned to spend the holidays "in...
Steve Cohen provides update on Mets' free-agency hunt
The lack of activity this offseason seems likely to continue at least a little bit longer — at least according to Steve Cohen. The new Mets owner wrote on Twitter...
Girl Scouts accuse Boy Scouts of poaching new recruits
"Scouts honor" is out the window. Lawyers for the Girl Scouts claim the Boy Scouts of America have been stealing potential members over the past two years — while engaging...
NBA star makes 105 straight 3-pointers in mesmerizing video
Steph Curry may not be living up to his reputation as the greatest shooter in NBA history on the floor so far this season, but he’s proven he hasn’t lost...
DNA test confirms identity of Nashville Christmas bomber
Human remains found at the site of the Christmas RV bombing in Nashville belong to Anthony Quinn Warner, the tech expert behind blast, officials announced Sunday. “Anthony Warner is the...
Mavericks set NBA record in Clippers embarrassment
No Kawhi meant a problem of epic proportions for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were on the wrong side of NBA history Sunday when they trailed the Mavericks by...
Beverly Hills celebrity hangout caught planning 'secret' NYE party
A Beverly Hills celebrity hangout has been busted trying to defy strict COVID-19 restrictions with a secret speakeasy-style New Year's Eve party, according to a report. “Welcome back to the...
How the Jaguars ruined Jets' pursuit of Trevor Lawrence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against Chicago on Sunday, losing their 14th consecutive game and then getting some help to secure the No. 1 pick...
Jets' Trevor Lawrence dream is dead after another shocking win
The Jets are playing their best football in December … much to their fans’ frustration. The Jets won their second straight game, a 23-16 nail-biter over the Browns at MetLife...
WWE, AEW stars pay tribute to wrestler after his death
The entire professional wrestling world was stunned and devastated by the passing of AEW's Brodie Lee, real name Jon Huber, who died Saturday at the age of 41. Tributes poured...
Rare 18th century violin stolen in LA after being left in unlocked car
Bring it bach! A thief stole a rare 18th century violin said to be worth more than $700,000 in California — and he may not even know it, according to...
Video shows Bronx SUV hit-and-run elderly woman, child in stroller
Shocking footage shows a Bronx driver plowing into an older woman pushing a toddler in a stroller -- then casually checking on his victims for a few seconds before hopping...
Giants' playoff hopes on life support after terrible loss
The Giants needed a fast start. They got just the opposite. Safety Logan Ryan laid out the blueprint for beating the Baltimore Ravens from his days as a playoff spoiler...
COVID-19 pandemic making healthcare leaders billionaires
COVID-19 has helped turn dozens of healthcare leaders into newly-minted billionaires, according to a report. Fifty doctors, scientists and healthcare entrepreneurs earned billionaire status this year -- the majority of...
Brooklyn clinic says it returned COVID-19 vaccines amid probe
A Brooklyn-based health care company said Sunday that it "proactively returned" its remaining stash of COVID-19 vaccines amid a criminal probe into allegations the doses were fraudulently obtained and diverted....
Patriots star's wife slams 'trash narrative' about her husband
One NFL wife isn't pleased with the Pro Bowl "narrative" about her husband. Gabrielle Gilmore, wife of Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, didn't take kindly to a tweet by Boston Globe...
Truck playing audio 'similar' to Nashville bomb RV probed outside city
A white box truck playing “audio similar” to the RV that exploded in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning was reported outside the city Sunday, prompting a police probe that ultimately...
Seven killed in random stabbing attack outside Chinese school
A crazed man fatally stabbed at least seven people — most apparently older women — in a suspected random knife attack in China, according to state media and a report....
This plastics maker has Wall Street salivating ahead of stock debut
Anyone who’s seen the classic 1967 film “The Graduate” starring Dustin Hoffman knows that plastics are not normally a sexy business. But a little-known plastics company set to list its...
Baby in womb gives mom thumbs up during ultrasound
This pregnancy is getting rave reviews! A British mom-to-be pregnant was beside herself with joy after her unborn baby appeared to give the "thumbs up" sign during her 20-week ultrasound,...
Amid the pandemic, exodus from America's public schools
Families are fleeing public schools across America — because those schools, especially union-dominated ones, have failed children so horribly in the face of the pandemic. Data collected from 33 states...
The incredible shrinking Empire State
Anyone who still thinks New Yorkers don't mind high taxes or heavy-handed governance should ponder Tuesday's population estimates from the US Census Bureau. Residents are voting with their feet —...
The de Blasio-Cuomo 'Doofstakes'
Are Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio in a year-end contest to see whose comments can make more people slam their heads against the wall? In the runup...
Bloods gang member knocks out Rikers Island guard's front teeth
A Rikers Island guard had several of his front teeth knocked out by a Bloods gang member during a struggle Saturday night, union officials said. The violence began around 11:30...
Teen girl among three shot near Williamsburg Bridge
A teenage girl was among three people shot in an attack near the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn early Sunday, cops said. Police were called to the triple shooting at Bedford...
COVID-19 survivors reportedly experiencing 'disgusting' smell of fish
Some COVID-19 survivors claim the virus has wreaked havoc on their sense of scent -- leaving them smelling "disgusting" odors such as fish and burnt toast. Dr. Nirmal Kumar, an...
Fauci defends COVID-19 herd immunity goals
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday defended raising the bar on his projections about herd immunity for COVID-19 -- insisting that he's only been offering "estimates" all along. "We have to...
Golf legend quarantining at home after Christmas hospital visit: 'F--k COVID'
Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman returned home Saturday after a trip to the emergency room with coronavirus symptoms on Christmas Day. "This sums it all up. My Christmas Day....
German pilot makes point with syringe in the sky
FRANKFURT -- German pilot Samy Kramer has traced a giant syringe in the sky, flying 200 kilometers to remind people about the start of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Europe....
Nashville mayor believes explosion targeted AT&T's 'infrastructure'
Nashville's mayor said Sunday that the city's Christmas blast appeared to be an "infrastructure attack" on the AT&T building there -- amid reports the suspect was paranoid about 5G networks...
Brooklyn clinic in COVID probe posts 'No Vaccines' sign on door
A Brooklyn clinic that's under investigation for allegedly fraudulently obtaining and diverting highly coveted COVID-19 vaccines claimed Sunday that it's no longer giving out shots. A hand-lettered sign saying "NO...
NFL plans to add 17th game for 2021 season
Get ready for a longer NFL season. Sources told NFL Network that the league plans to add an additional game to the regular season schedule in 2021, lengthening the season...
Nashville heroes recall harrowing moments leading up to RV explosion
Five Nashville cops on Sunday recalled the chaos and horror of the RV bomb blast that rocked the city's downtown Christmas morning — and their frantic efforts to evacuate the...
Shocking photos show car sideways after driver crashes into front yard
A driver plowed through a front yard in Brooklyn Sunday morning -- just narrowly missing the house, according to cops and wild photos of the aftermath Police said a man...
Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Yankees pitcher dead at 81
Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame knuckleballer who won 318 games in a 24-year career, died in his sleep Saturday night after a battle with cancer, the Atlanta Braves announced...
Chris Christie responds to Trump's pardon of Charles Kushner
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sunday responded to President Trump's pardon of Charles Kushner -- the real estate developer whom then-US Attorney Christie prosecuted in 2004 -- saying...
ESPN star returning from COVID bout still can't smell or taste
Scott Van Pelt still has lingering effects of COVID-19, but he's returning to his "SportsCenter" chair. The ESPN star wrote on Twitter that he's going back to work Sunday for...
NYPD probing bomb threat against Empire State Building
The NYPD received a bomb threat targeting the Empire State Building on Sunday but have since deemed it bogus, police said. At 11 a.m., cops received a 911 call saying...
Take the favorite in this Big East college basketball clash
The start of the 2020-21 college basketball season has been strange for both Providence and DePaul, but for different reasons as the two prepare for their Sunday showdown in Rhode...
Two NYPD officers injured in Queens crash
Two cops landed in the hospital after their SUV crashed with another car in Queens, authorities said. The officers were responding to a call when the collision occurred around 11:30...
Man apparently jumps to his death from Manhattan building
A 39-year-old man apparently jumped to his death from a Manhattan apartment building Sunday morning, police said. The suspected suicide leap occurred at 458 W. 52nd St., a residential building in Hell's Kitchen, at...
Dwayne Haskins starting for Washington after maskless stripper party
Dwayne Haskins is getting another shot this week. The 2019 first-round pick will start for Washington again on Sunday against the Panthers over an ailing Alex Smith, according to multiple...
Illinois bowling alley shooting: Special ops sgt. charged in random attack
A US Army special-forces sergeant was charged Sunday with gunning down six people in a random attack at an Illinois bowling-alley bar named Shooters -- killing three and blasting a...
RV played eerie pop song just before Nashville explosion
The RV that exploded into a massive fireball Christmas morning in downtown Nashville was playing Petula Clark's classic pop song "Downtown" shortly before the blast shook the city, a responding...
Urban Meyer drawing NFL coaching interest
Urban Meyer is already a hot name heading into the NFL head-coaching shuffle. League sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that "at least two teams" are eyeing the former Ohio State...
Nashville shop owner believes suspect staked out area for weeks
A man whose business was destroyed in Nashville's Christmas morning blast says an RV identical-looking to the one that detonated was recently lurking outside his shop -- suggesting the bomber...
New discovery shows what kind of street food ancient Romans ate
Pork, goat, fish and beans to go? Ancient Romans grabbed hot food on the run the same way as New Yorkers do. Images of a recently unearthed and beautifully decorated...
Yankees star, wife enjoy first Christmas with baby son
Christmas was extra special for Gerrit Cole this year. The Yankees ace and his wife Amy spent their first Christmas with their son Caden. Amy Cole shared family photos on...
Congress pleads for Trump to sign $900B COVID bill
Congress members from both sides of the aisle pleaded with President Trump to sign the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill on Sunday. “You don’t get everything you want, even if...
NFL team fined $250,000 for COVID-19 outbreak
The Ravens are facing disciplinary measures from the NFL for their major COVID-19 outbreak last month. The league has imposed a $250,000 fine on the Ravens for their role in...
Is the New Year a bad time to make a career move?
I’m thinking about making a career move, but doesn’t everyone contemplating a new job hit the market early in the new year? Should I wait until later when there is...
Coyotes trade ex-Rangers star to Senators
The Coyotes traded former Rangers star Derek Stepan to the Senators for a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, the teams announced late Saturday night. "On behalf of the...
Fauci warns Americans that the worst of COVID-19 is 'still yet to come'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that he believes the worst is still yet to come in the COVID-19 pandemic -- and Americans should brace for post-holiday season "surge" in cases....
Millions of Americans lose unemployment benefits as COVID-19 bill stalls
Jobless benefits for millions expired over the weekend as President Trump refused to sign a coronavirus relief bill after the House and Senate -- following months of negotiations -- passed the...
Handicapping out-of-town games that matter to Giants fans
VSiN’s NFL handicappers take aim at the out-of-town games that impact the Giants’ hopes to win the NFC East and the Jets’ chances to secure the No. 1 pick in...
Beat the workday blues by channeling an upbeat mindset
Feeling a bit blue lately? You’re not alone. According to the COVID Response Tracking Study, just 14 percent of American adults say they’re very happy, down from 31 percent who...
Ex-Giants GM resurfaces with Jaguars interview after three-year hiatus
Jerry Reese wants back in the NFL. The former two-time Super Bowl-winning Giants general manager interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars' GM opening, according to NFL Network, and could be a...
Two teens among six shot in random bowling alley attack
At least two teenagers were among six shot in an apparently random deadly attack at an Illinois bowling alley bar named Shooters -- which the owners on Sunday slammed as...
One in 1,000 Americans have died from coronavirus
COVID-19 has killed more than one in every 1,000 Americans, data shows. With a population of 328 million, the US has recorded at least 331,000 virus-related deaths, according to the...
Rams will avenge shocking Jets loss this weekend
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. ...
Falcons could be sneaky pick vs. Chiefs
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. Falcons (+10.5) over...
Giants vs. Ravens line, analysis and predictions for all Week 16 NFL games
The Post's Dave Blezow gives his picks for the rest of NFL Week 16. Home team in CAPS. BALTIMORE RAVENS (-10.5) over New York Giants Ravens offense is finally rolling...
30 computers that you can snag on sale right now
If you’ve been in the market for a new computer, here’s your chance to secure an incredible price on some top brands. Open box, refurbished, and renewed models are...
Get a head start on a real estate career with this $30 training
Real estate is booming, even during the pandemic. If you want to get in on this way to boost your income but are concerned about the intricacies of the industry,...
The pick for AFC showdown in FOX Bet's free Super Six $100,000 Sunday contest
The $100,000 FOX Bet Super Six Sunday contest includes a huge AFC showdown. In order to win the contest you have to pick the correct margin of all six games....
Knicks point guards take brick-laying to new level
The injury to rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley haunted the Knicks in their home opener Saturday — a dispiriting 109-89 loss to the 76ers. The Knicks’ play at point guard...
Jets vs. Browns: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's call Last week’s Jets win came out of nowhere. I think we’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming this week. Even with the Browns missing their top three wide...
Behind the Yankees' DJ LeMahieu patience strategy
It was more than a week ago that Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he was prepared to lose out on the opportunity to sign other players as he waited...
Daniel Jones' moment of truth is here
The job description for the franchise quarterback demands that in his franchise’s most desperate hour, he is the one his teammates all follow, he is the one they all lean...
Knicks top pick will be out at least 7-10 days
The anticipated Garden debuts of Knicks first-round picks Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley will have to wait. The two rookies were held out of Saturday’s 109-89 home loss to the...
Giants vs. Ravens: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul's pick This would be a greater upset than beating the Seahawks in Seattle, as the Ravens are desperate, with no room to slip up in their quest for the...
Jets want to make it two in a row, but their fans don't
The Jets got into the win column last week and ruined the hopes of many of their fans that they would go 0-16 and land the No. 1-overall pick in...
Ex-Mets fave takes analytic route to managing job
Rico Brogna’s fascination with technology extended deep enough that he left baseball two years ago uncertain if he would find a return path. But Brogna, a Watertown, Conn., native and...
Giants a clear bet-against in this spot
Home team in CAPS: RAVENS (-10.5) over Giants Based on latest reports, Giants QB Daniel Jones is expected to be sufficiently recovered from hamstring issues to start, with Colt McCoy...
Two dead, three wounded in NYC shootings overnight
Four shootings in Brooklyn and the Bronx left two men dead and three others injured during a bloody Saturday night, police said. Police responded to a building on East 17th...
No Knicks boos makes for sobering night at Garden
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson intercepted a pass at the foul line intended for Joel Embiid, sprinted downcourt and slammed it down with ferocity. It completed a 9-0 run midway through...
FBI probing if 5G paranoia was behind Nashville bombing
FBI agents working the Nashville Christmas bombing are asking around about whether Anthony Quinn Warner -- a local computer expert named as a "person of interest" -- was paranoid about...
Top team can silence critics with win in this AFC clash
The Steelers, once 11-0 and the latest threat to the 1972 Dolphins’ perfect season, are now a threat to become the most disappointing one-and-done team in the playoffs after losing...
The only major sports team to receive a big COVID loan
There are 123 teams among the Big Four North American Men’s Sports Leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL). Only one of them received a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program....
Jets secondary's task just got easier
The Browns will be without their top three wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones all have been deemed high-risk close contacts...
NYPD seek gang that beat unmasked Asian woman on subway
NYPD hate crime investigators have released the photos of some of the six suspects who allegedly beat and spewed anti-Asian slurs at a woman on a Manhattan subway for not...
Plenty of parallels between Dr. J's Nets and today
Here’s the thing: They had me. And they could’ve kept me. I was the perfect age: 7 years old. I was collecting superstar sports heroes as my hobby: Joe Namath,...
Pregnant woman will face prosecution for 'murder' in stillborn baby case
A California woman who allegedly used meth during the final stages of pregnancy -- leading to the death of her fetus -- will face prosecution after the state's top court...
CNN reporter thankful for outpouring of support after death of baby girl
A heartbroken CNN reporter whose 9-month-old baby girl died on Christmas Eve after a three month battle with cancer has pledged to spend his life helping to find a cure...
Jona Rechnitz wants judge to step aside from his bribery case
A former fundraiser for Mayor de Blasio -- convicted of ferrying a $60,000 bribe in a Ferragamo bag to the head of the city Corrections Officers union -- is demanding...
Ryan Fitzpatrick's late magic saves Tua and Dolphins
LAS VEGAS — With a defender dragging him down by his facemask, Ryan Fitzpatrick still managed to launch the pass that might have saved the Miami Dolphins' season. Just a...
Indoor dining? Outdoor dining? Try mobile dining!
This couple is on a roll when it comes to supporting local restaurants during the pandemic. Eager for a way to eat out while indoor dining is restricted in their...
Three dead, others injured in Illinois bowling alley shooting
A gunman opened fire at an Illinois bowling alley on Saturday, killing three people and leaving three others hurt, officials said. The shooting, which authorities believe may have been a...