April 9, 2022

Islanders didn't have a chance in this one

Justin Faulk scored twice in a 96-second span in the second period and Jordan Binnington made 29 saves to lift the St. Louis Blues to their fifth straight victory with...

Masters leader's Augusta dream began right off the Hudson

George Kopac would have so cherished this weekend at the Masters. He also would have loved reminding his wife and children of the prediction he made two decades ago about...

Pete Alonso's milestone homer propels Mets: 'Grannies are sick'

Pete Alonso had homered 106 times over his three-plus major league seasons, but never with the bases loaded. That changed Saturday night.

Trump gives Dr. Oz 'complete and total endorsement' in wide-open PA Senate race

Donald Trump endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz in his bid for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat, the former president announced Saturday.

Devils victorious thanks to rapid-fire goals in third period

Nico Hischier and Pavel Zacha scored 10 seconds apart in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Dallas Stars, 3-1, on Saturday.

Rangers clinch playoff spot, move into tie for first place

The Rangers not only clinched their first playoff berth in five years Saturday night, but they also did it with nine games left in the regular season.

America is still paying the price for Hillary Clinton's treachery

Our move toward disunion didn’t begin with the 2016 presidential campaign, but it certainly gained steam and vitriol during and after the election of Donald Trump, thanks to Hillary Clinton's...

Ukrainian child's letter to mom killed in Russian invasion: 'I want you to be happy in the sky'

A Ukrainian girl wrote an emotional letter to her dead mother -- presumably killed when Russians shelled their car amid the ongoing invasion -- promising to "meet in heaven."

Kid Rock kicks off tour with video message from Donald Trump

Kid Rock kicked off his 2022 national tour with a video introduction from pal and former president Donald Trump.

A big Yankees strength already beginning to emerge

When it comes to the bullpen, the Yankees have found an ability to create excellence from pretty much any Tom, Dick or Marinaccio.

Nets control their play-in destiny

Everything remains up in the air for the Nets. The coveted seventh spot in the play-in tournament. Falling out of the top two seeds. Dropping down to ninth.

Don't believe any of what China says about Putin's Ukraine war

Beijing is pretending to play neutral on Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but the giveaway is how the CCP has the entirely state-controlled media echoing Russia's propaganda.

Southern comfort: Millionaires fleeing ever-higher New York tax smack

New York elected officials are scrambling to spin their disastrous population losses as something that can easily be reversed. Sorry, the municipal-bond market appears to disagree.

Eric Adams at 100 days: Great talk, but NYC needs results

Mayor Eric Adams has brought better results than his predecessor in his first 100 days, but he’s still got a lot of work to do if he wants to bring...

This much-overlooked can help your fantasy baseball team

Despite being part of a potential committee, and being on a bad team, fantasy managers shouldn’t ignore Bednar, who remains available in roughly 70 percent of ESPN leagues. 

Steelers' Dwayne Haskins dies after being hit by dump truck in South Florida

Dwayne Haskins, 24, was reportedly in Florida training with other Steelers quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers and was en route back to the airport when the vehicle struck him.

This what next question hanging over Mets-Nationals series

Feeling forced to defend wrongdoing in the interest of supporting teammates sits somewhere near the top of Buck Showalter’s list of annoyances from 45 years in pro baseball.

15-year-old arrested in fatal Westchester basketball parade stabbing

A 15-year-old Westchester County girl was arrested Friday after she fatally stabbed a teenage girl and slashed another during a parade in Mount Vernon.

Red Bulls blow late lead

Romell Quioto scored into an empty net in the 81st minute and CF Montreal rallied late to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in MLS action on Saturday in...

Josh Donaldson on being a Yankee, difficult childhood, playing with an edge

New Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson, who was acquired from the Twins last month in the Gary Sanchez trade, takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

Post experts make their NBA awards picks

With the NBA regular season ending today, The Post weighs in on who should capture the league’s awards. You will not find any Knicks or Nets here, though there’s plenty...

Letters to the Editor — April 10, 2022

New York Post readers sound off about the attacks on Justice Clarence Thomas, NYU’s crime nightmare, NYC’s absenteeism and voter maps.

This NHL great on his way to all-time status

Through his first six seasons, Auston Matthews has already established himself as one of the best American-born hockey players ever. 

Scottie Scheffler maintains Masters lead with clutch bogey at 18

Scottie Scheffler shot a 1-under 71 holds a three-stroke lead over Cameron Smith after the third round of the Masters at Augusta, Ga.

SpaceX capsule docks at ISS with an all-private astronaut crew

The SpaceX capsule crew of three wealthy entrepreneurs and a retired NASA astronaut were welcomed aboard the International Space Station.

Eric Adams floats building a new specialized school in each NYC borough

Mayor Eric Adams proposes five new specialized high schools, one in each borough, with admissions criteria beyond standardized tests, according to a report.

Pair of home runs, bullpen lift Yankees over Red Sox

Stanton crushed a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his second in as many days, to break a tie and lift the Yankees to a win over the Red Sox.

Clouded in mystery: Strange cloud formations over Alaska spark wild conspiracy theories

A meteor, Russian missile, plane crash and UFO were among explanations for a freaky formation of clouds near Lazy Mountain, Alaska, this week.

NYPD has recovered staggering number of ghost guns in 2022

The number of ghost guns appearing in New York City has exploded this year with 131 recovered in 2022 so far, NYPD statistics show.

Hall of Fame exec blasted for insensitive Dwayne Haskins comments

Gil Brandt, a longtime former executive for the Dallas Cowboys, has apologized for his immediate reaction to the death of NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins. 

Smoke billows over city as massive fire erupts at California port

A fire is burning at the Port of Benicia as smoke can be seen billowing over the city and Bayshore Dock in Solano County. The blaze is burning "off of Bayshore Road...

Want to check out penguins in Antarctica for a living? Here's your chance

Do you like to live a basic, sustainable life and dream of waking up and counting penguins in Antarctica? Here's your chance to live that dream.

Famed 'Antiques Roadshow' expert claims buyer scammed his auction house

Leigh Keno, who along with his twin brother, Leslie, has long been a fixture on "Antiques Roadshow," says the buyer seemed legit as she purchased $5,000 to $10,000 worth of...

Aaron Judge's optimism led him to make this gamble

The Judge camp, after considering all the tangibles and intangibles, the baseball and the marketing, wondered why he couldn’t be paid through the same age (38) that Trout will be...

I’m a teacher and was horrified by the contents of one student's backpack

A teacher was left horrified after hearing a scratching noise coming from one of her pupil’s backpacks — only to discover a live turtle.

Bet on this UFC 273 bout ending early

Alexander Volkankovski will try to extend his unbeaten run in the UFC and defend his featherweight title for the third time against “The Korean Zombie,” Chan Sung Jung

Russian troops dug trenches in Chernobyl's highly radioactive 'red forest'

Russian forces have vacated the area surrounding Chernobyl, but Ukrainian officials are now sounding the alarm that troops were likely exposed to high amounts of radiation, reports said.

Cristiano Ronaldo under investigation for fan altercation

Manchester United lost 1-0 to Everton on Saturday, and Cristiano Ronaldo did not appear to be happy about the defeat.

Israel raids town of Palestinian terrorist who killed three

Raad Hazem, 28, was killed Thursday by Israeli security forces after an eight-hour manhunt when he was found hiding near a mosque in the Arab neighborhood of Jaffa.

Brooklyn shooting leaves 2 men hospitalized, 1 in critical condition

Two men were shot early Saturday in Brooklyn, and one was in critical condition, police said.

China leading citizens to jump from balconies in quest to achieve ‘COVID Zero’

Like China’s previous efforts to contain the highly infectious Omicron variant, this one too is doomed to fail, although not before extracting an enormous cost.

LI man who allegedly killed Northwell Health employee went to gym after shooting: authorities

Quay-Sean Renard Hines pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges for the shooting of his ex-girlfriend Amelia Laguerre, a Northwell Health administrative assistant.

Never-ending Opening Day festivities could have been parody

Not only was this perhaps the longest Opening Day intros in the Clocked Opening Day Intros Era, it included the largest cast — and in two acts, one per team. 

Sports changed forever with this one simple statement

History rarely arrives with a drumroll, or with a proper pronouncement. Sometimes it just happens, like with Jackie Robinson.

How I survived the ‘death zone’ climbing the world’s 14 highest mountains

How extreme athlete Nims Purja survived the 'death zone' climbing the world's 14 highest mountains.

Saint Peter's roster overhaul begins with star's transfer to Bryant

Everyone’s March darling is breaking up, and it’s happening fast.

Pakistan's embattled PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Pakistan’s political opposition ousted the country’s embattled prime minister in a no-confidence vote on Saturday, which they won after several of Imran Khan’s allies and a key coalition party deserted...

Protesters arrested after stalling NYC's plan to chop down cherry trees at LES park

Two people were arrested Saturday morning as protesters successfully stalled the city's efforts to chop down cherry trees at Corlears Hook Park near the Williamsburg Bridge.

Hochul keeps to-go booze legal in NY

New Yorkers in need of a quick one can now permanently grab to-go booze at bars and restaurants.

Addict's mother slams San Francisco drug policies: ‘Let police arrest my son’

Why the mother of an addict erected a billboard decrying San Francisco’s lenient drug policies and declared: "Let police arrest my son."

These glamorous US reporters covered Europe between world wars

The reporters who covered the international beat were bold, glamorous, and rather fearless as they headed overseas to cover the fall of monarchies and the rise of dictators.

‘Canceled’ prof: Bad things shouldn't happen to people who post bad tweets

Given the left’s control of the commanding heights of culture, education and technology, those expressing conservative views are much more frequently targeted by both online and real-world mobs and boycotts.

Hunter Biden benefited from dad's connections his entire career

Hunter Biden has been living off his father's influence and connections his entire life, a review of public information and data contained on his old laptop show.

New Amazon and Starbucks unions could kill NYC’s post-pandemic comeback

The last thing the still-struggling Big Apple needs is more private-sector unions on top of the ones that already sap the motivation out of our municipal workers.

Caitlyn Jenner: NCAA must protect women competing with Lia Thomas, trans athletes

The case of transgender NCAA swimmer Lia Thomas has resonated strongly with Caitlyn Jenner, who writes in The Post that what Lia has done, beating biological women to win a...

Here's what I learned when I took on my own Internet trolls

Dylan Marron responded to internet trolls by taking action, starting a popular podcast where he engages in phone chats with the online haters who bad-mouth him.

'Sonic' runs away with top domestic box office numbers

"Sonic the Hedgehog 2" sprinted ahead of competitors at the domestic box office Friday night.

Putin might use Ukraine war as reason to meddle in US politics, officials say

Russian President Vladimir Putin might use President Biden’s support for Ukraine as a reason to interfere in upcoming US elections, US intelligence officials believe.

Julian Lennon sings John's 'Imagine' for first time ever in Ukraine fundraiser

“Today, for the first time ever, I publicly performed my Dad’s song, 'Imagine',” Lennon wrote. “The song reflects the light at the end of the tunnel, that we are all...

Hunter Biden used dad's pull to lobby for friends to get federal jobs, emails from laptop show

Hunter Biden used his family's high-profile connections to promote friends and associates to federal office while his father was vice president, emails obtained from his hard drive show.

Why this MLB team is better than World Series odds suggest

With a flurry of spending and offseason moves, one National League East team dramatically improved its roster and gave itself a legitimate chance to turn things around.

Ravens star signs new deal after mulling retirement

Calais Campbell, 35, had considered retirement but ultimately opted to return to the Ravens to chase a Super Bowl ring.

Alleged OnlyFans killer was due in court for previous DUI, was sued in 2018: report

A sexy social media celebrity accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend was due in a Texas court on a DUI charge at the time of the killing.

Crystal baseball: Forecasting MLB award races and winners

Forecasting MLB awards is always tricky.

Accused NYC killer asks to be freed under bail reform law after judge's unclear explanation

John Spry's lawyer has gone to court to get him freed under New York's bail reform laws -- a move one critic labeled as "lunacy."

Offbeat UFC 273 betting angles and prop bets to explore

Undefeated Garry (1-0 UFC) is taking on Weeks (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in the featured preliminary bout of UFC 273.

City Hall bills stymied by computer glitches, staffing shortages: sources

Three months into Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' tenure, new bills are moving at a glacial pace because of "tech issues" and a shortage of staffers, sources told The Post.

Sports world reacts to Dwayne Haskins' tragic death

The football world shared in remembering Dwayne Haskins.

'I did that!': Man arrested after placing Biden decals on gas pump, as fuel anger grows

A fed-up Pennsylvania man got into an ugly gas station ugly confrontation with local cops after he was allegedly caught slapping anti-Joe Biden stickers on the pumps in protest of...

Wall Street gone wild: Banker bros spend big bucks on nights of debauchery

Wall Streeters are finally back in Manhattan, flush with cash and ready to get up to late-night trouble after two years of working from home.

$54M in Chinese gifts donated to Ivy League school tied to Bidens

The University of Pennsylvania raked in a total of $54.6 million from 2014 through June 2019 in donations from China.

Hunter Biden frequently covered family expenses, texts reveal

Hunter Biden's access to lucrative financial opportunities also came with expectations — including kicking back as much as 50% of his earnings to his dad, text messages on his old...

NYC traffic deaths up 35 percent so far this year

NYPD records show 58 people — including pedestrians — died in car crashes through April 3.

NYCHA official suspended after being caught naked with woman on video call

A New York City Housing Authority official has been suspended 30 days without pay after being caught naked in bed with a woman during a work-related video conference call.

Texas woman arrested after performing 'illegal' abortion on herself: authorities

A Texas woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly performing an "illegal" abortion on herself, authorities said.

Manhattan hospital opens new emergency room for kids

The project, which opened for patients Wednesday, is the first phase of a $70 million overhaul of the entire emergency department at the Manhattan hospital.

Boris Johnson makes secret trip to Kyiv to show 'unwavering support'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson traveled secretly to Kyiv on Saturday for a surprise meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to show his “unwavering support."

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose nabs booth at celebrity hotspot

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose earned her place at the table — and booth — in one of the Theater District’s hottest celebrity haunts.

Lady Gaga dog walker 'deeply concerned' after clerical error frees alleged shooter

Lady Gaga's dogwalker is calling on his alleged shooter to face the music after he was mistakenly freed from a Los Angeles jail because of a “clerical error.”

This racer at +750 worth betting at Blue-Emu 400

Ryan Blaney to win outright is one of two sharp bets at the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400.

UFC 273 best bets: Chimaev is the next big thing in MMA

UFC 273 live from Jacksonville, Florida! Odds, predictions, and parlay for Khamzat Chimaev and more. 

Arch Manning makes surprise recruiting visit to University of Virginia

A new suitor has entered the Arch Manning sweepstakes.

Coach K retires, Duke adds its fourth five-star recruit of 2023

Just a week after Mike Krzyzewski's final game, Duke has landed two more five-star recruits in the class of 2023.

Teen charged with murder in shooting of 16-year-old near NYC high school

A 17-year-old Bronx boy has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Angellyh Yambo, police sources told The Post.

Don't call her Harvey: Chilling jailhouse interview with trans serial killer

Transgender serial killer Marceline Harvey, charged as Harvey Marcelin, speaks from Rikers about the murder that landed her back in prison.

Betty White's $8M California home finds a buyer: report

Located in Carmel, Calif., the home was put on the market for $7.95 million by White's estate last week. White died in December, a month short of her 100th birthday.

Bet on former Yankees pitcher in this AL matchup

Bet on the Twins beating the visiting Mariners on Saturday afternoon.

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Mavericks star avoids suspension after technical foul is rescinded

Luka Doncic will be able to play for the Dallas Mavericks in their regular-season finale after the NBA office rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday, wiping out...

Save 18% on this smart dimmer plug for complete control of lights

It's time to make your home a little smarter.

NYC Council measure to demand Adams rehire unvaccinated city workers

Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli will be introducing a nonbinding resolution at Thursday’s meeting calling on Adams to rehire workers fired in February for failing to meet a vaccine-mandate deadline...

New Hudson Yards subway station already moldy

The new Hudson Yards station — opened in 2015 as part of a $2.4 billion, one-stop extension of the 7 train — is already falling apart.

Get this portable fire pit on sale just in time for spring

It's time to heat up your space.

Only one real Harry's: Downtown bar sues over stolen name

Famed Financial District watering hole Harry's says they have a copycat in Midtown.

Shanghai to ease lockdown following additional mass testing

Lockdown restrictions in China’s most populous city will soon be lifted in sections reporting no positive COVID-19 cases within two weeks.

LI-born 'American Idol' contestant overcame rare disorder on path to stage

Long Island-native Christian Guardino struck a major chord with the judges on ABC's “American Idol."

These on-sale lighting fixtures change the vibe of any space

Revamp your space with these discounted lighting deals. 

Save up to $75 on Amazon Fire built-in smart TVs for a limited time

Every dollar off counts.

'Meant to be there': Assistant principal revives another assistant principal after car crash

Fiordaliza Marte, 42, who works at PS 23 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is hailed as a hero in the community but has received little outside attention for her extraordinary actions.

Fight breaks out between drivers after NASCAR race in Martinsville

Brandon Jones overtook Ty Gibbs on the last lap of a two-lap sprint to the finish at Martinsville Speedway on Friday where a brawl broke out on pit road.

Staten vs. Long: Islands battle for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's ferryboat

A tug of war has erupted between Long Island and Staten Island over who will land the decommissioned ferry.

Why time and circumstances are making it increasingly unlikely Ben Simmons plays this season

With time running out on the season, Ben Simmons' Nets debut may not come until this fall.

Norah O’Donnell gets new deal to stay at ‘CBS Evening News’: reports

"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O’Donnell will stay on the show past 2024, sources report.

IndyCar windshield saves driver's life as it's struck by debris

Indycar driver Callum Ilott posted praise on Twitter after a video surfaced of the Aeroscreen on his car deflecting debris away from his head at Texas Motor Speedway in March.

Mets star dodges major injury bullet: 'He's lucky'

Francisco Lindor is OK. Lindor wanted to check whether one of his teeth was still whole, and he had a bruise on his chin, but he also had perhaps a...

Yankees' odd-man out comes up with clutch sacrifice fly

Gleyber Torres went from being the odd man out to providing one of the most important at-bats of the Yankees’ 6-5, 11-inning Opening Day victory over Boston.

How new Met is treating his upcoming first start with team

The mystery of it all is exciting for Chris Bassitt. New team, new catchers who earned his trust quickly and new opposing hitters in a new league all are on...

Golf star rebounds after ugly first round of Masters: 'pissed off'

Golf is hard. Golf at the Masters is harder. Justin Thomas was reminded in a cold, unforgiving way Thursday when he simply could not get focused during an opening round...

2 teens stabbed, one fatally, during parade for HS basketball team

One of the girls suffered non-life threatening injuries while the other victim, a 16-year-old, died as she was being rushed to Jacobi Medical Center.

Yankees ace admits to getting annoyed by pregame festivities

Gerrit Cole’s season got off to a frustrating start Friday, and that was before he even threw a pitch. 

Jack White surprises fans, girlfriend with proposal during hometown concert

Detroit-native Jack White proposed to, then married girlfriend Olivia Jean Friday night.

What Nationals reaction was after plunking of Mets' Francisco Lindor

The Nationals are sorry. There wasn’t much excuse-making or finger-pointing coming out of the home clubhouse Friday night after relief pitcher Steve Cishek hit Francisco Lindor near the face with...

Golf star's inspiring journey to contention in first Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — His son had just made himself a weekend contender in his very first Masters when Harold Varner Jr., a 70-year-old man built like a 1-iron, started summoning...

Slain Bronx teen was 'beautiful soul,' distraught family and friends say

Angellyh Yambo, 16, had a "bright future" and was looking forward to finding a summer job.

Two new Mets making immediate impact

WASHINGTON — Who said new Mets hitters are contractually required to get off to slow starts? Years of torturous letdowns — from Carlos Beltran in 2005 through Jason Bay in...

Rangers on verge of finally clinching another playoff berth

As soon as Saturday night at the Garden, the Rangers can qualify for the postseason if they can knock off the visiting Senators.

Georgia inmate charged decades later in 1982 killing of Army private

Marcellus McCluster was served with an arrest warrant for the death of René Dawn Blackmore at a correctional facility near Augusta.

Jussie Smollett releases new song claiming innocence weeks after leaving jail

All profits from Jussie Smollett's song "Thank You God..." will go to charity, according to an Instagram post.

Golfer gifts son/caddie a birthday hole-in-one at Masters

Stewart Cink was 8-over and on his way to missing the cut when he stepped to the 16th tee and made a lifetime memory for both himself and son Reagan.

Mets young pitcher bringing the heat to start the season

In Tylor Megill's first start of the season, the second-year Mets starter threw seven pitches faster than the hardest of his prior season. He had topped out at 97.6 mph...

Why Tiger Woods was able to defy odds and make Masters cut

It didn’t look good. Then we saw what might be Woods’ greatest trait on the golf course kick in: his unwavering willingness to grind. 

Yankees' history-making manager wins in her first game

Cheered by many fans who came just to see her make history, Rachel Balkovec debuted with a win Friday night as the first woman to manage the affiliate of a...

'Survivor' contestant charged with taping students' mouths shut

Cops launched an investigation at the Lakeside Christian School after receiving a complaint from the state’s Department of Children and Family Services.

At least 11 people injured after car crashes into Austin food truck

Nine patients were taken to area hospitals and two others refused medical treatment or transport and walked away from the scene.

Zelensky recalls 'death, just death' in Ukraine suburb during '60 Minutes' interview

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he visited Bucha, a northern suburb of Kyiv where Russian soldiers are said to have slaughtered civilians in a series of apparent war crimes earlier...

Mets-Nationals animosity has only just begun

Only two games into the season, the Mets and Nationals hate each other, and it’s unrelated to Max Scherzer switching sides in the rivalry. 

Max Scherzer, Mets' offense come up big in testy win

On a night that was supposed to be about Mad Max, the Mets were just plain mad.