October 8, 2016
Derrick Rose who? Brandon Jennings steals show for Knicks
Two games into the preseason, Knicks fans are already delighted with their new point guard – just not the one they’ve been waiting to see. With Derrick Rose in Los...
LIRR derailment hospitalizes 29 passengers
A Long Island Rail Road work train sideswiped a passenger train Saturday night, sending at least 29 people to hospitals. None of the injuries was described as life threatening —...
Hondo goes to the Broncs
Hondo stopped the bleeding Saturday night thanks to the drilling Michigan gave Rutgers, which ended the losing streak at four and elevated the earnings to 3,653 mecklenbergs. Sunday: Mr. Aitch...
Pitcher KO, errors galore can't stop Cubs
CHICAGO — All that stands between the Cubs and their second straight appearance in the NLCS is one more win — and Madison Bumgarner. What could go wrong? Don’t answer...
Rutgers loses 78-0 to Michigan, doesn't fold program in shame
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jabrill Peppers might be more than Mr. Everything for Michigan. He could be Mr. Heisman, too. Peppers ran for a career-high two touchdowns and set up another...
New York's had its share of soul-crushing home playoff losses
I remember the first time. We were sitting about six rows from the very top of Giants Stadium. It was Jan. 7, 1990, and a few of us had lucked...
How a 16-year-old Jersey kid tracked down the elusive J.D. Salinger
Who hasn't fantasized about meeting the man who gave us Holden Caulfield? Alas, it’s too late now. J.D. Salinger died in 2010 at 91, having spent nearly 60 years recoiling...
Saudi-led airstrike kills over 140 mourners in Yemen
SANAA, Yemen — An airstrike on Saturday hit a funeral hall packed with thousands of mourners in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and local health officials indicate that over 140 people were...
Why Rangers sent two veteran forwards to minors
The Rangers knew they would have some tough decisions to make, and two veteran forwards ended up being the casualties. Both Tanner Glass and Nathan Gerbe were placed on waivers...
Daniel Murphy: How my insane playoffs changed my attitude
WASHINGTON — His postseason performance one year ago put him in the history books, but when Daniel Murphy thinks back on that stretch, which has been described as “unreal” or...
Rangers finally have made peace with this once-ousted legend
Jean Ratelle will not be at the Garden in body for the Rangers’ opener against the Islanders on Thursday, but the fabled No. 19 will be in the building in...
It's a homecoming for this Jets safety with a Steeler tattoo
PITTSBURGH — Jets safety Rontez Miles has taken a lot of grief this week from teammates about his left shoulder. Miles, who grew up in Braddock, Pa., about 15 minutes...
America's working class is falling behind
Have you ever wondered why so many of America’s working class feel left behind and cheated? Why this country’s economic “miracle” has created such a negative feeling in so many...
This company actually benefited from 'Shark Tank's harsh bite
It’s very hard to survive a shark attack, but a small Salt Lake City firm did just that — and proved their doubters wrong. The company’s two fresh-faced owners appeared...
How Justin Turner has debunked the Mets' knocks on him
WASHINGTON — In the original “The Magnificent Seven” film, the late Steve McQueen’s character is talking to the bad guy, explaining why he accepted a seemingly thankless job. “It’s like...
How the Rangers have taken team-building to a new level
The Rangers basically have their opening night group intact, so now the goal is to bring the players together as a team. That is why, with the regular season’s start...
All signs point to a Jets train wreck that could finish year
PITTSBURGH — The Jets spent this week talking about putting the first quarter of the season behind them. Onto the second quarter was the theme of the week. The problem...
The president candidates still need to give us substance in Sunday's debate
Donald Trump’s not the only one who needs to do a better job in tonight’s debate: Hillary Clinton also owes the voters more than her ticket’s been offering. Trump’s goals...
Another sign of how the Iran deal cripples US foreign policy
The price of President Obama’s nuke deal never stops rising. Last week, The Washington Post’s Josh Rogin reported that the White House is trying to weaken Rep. Eliot Engel’s bill...
Aaron Rodgers: The dangers of joking with 'cutting' Ben McAdoo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers was not going to let Ben McAdoo get off easy. So when asked about his former coach leading into Sunday night’s Giants-Packers game, Rodgers...
The NFL has unleashed a furious Tom Brady to take no prisoners
Whether you believe Tom Brady got what he deserved, or that he was punished too harshly, he did the time for the crime. Whether you believe he is a lying,...
Why this is not the spot to bet against Philip Rivers, Chargers
Chargers (+3 ¹/₂) over RAIDERS: Don’t get spooked by how the Bolts couldn’t quite put the Saints away. There are few medium-grade rosters in this league tougher to subdue than these...
Andrew Miller's calming words to the Dellin Betances worriers
BOSTON — A lot of people are worried about Dellin Betances and his future as Yankees closer. Andrew Miller, who is redefining the role of reliever with the Indians, is...
Navy's absolute stunner throws NCAA football into chaos
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Navy stunned No. 6 Houston, romping to a 46-40 victory that seriously damaged the Cougars' playoff hopes. Will Worth ran for 115 yards and threw for two...
Trump gives thumbs up in first appearance since hot mic debacle
Donald Trump emerged Saturday for the first time since his hot mic debacle, giving a thumbs up to 100 cheering supporters outside his Trump Tower -- before turning on his...
Vanished star; 49ers' haunting mistake: 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...
How Trump can salvage his campaign during the debate
The Trump campaign has had a rough ten days. First it was his perceived weak performance in the first debate, followed by 3 am tweets insulting a former Miss Universe,...
Theories on why Yankees' middle-relief projects have busted
Brian Cashman identified middle relief as an area that needs upgrading for the Yankees, highlighting just how poorly players the Yankees have promoted from the minors have performed when given...
Two officers killed while trying to resolve dispute in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Two Palm Springs police officers trying to resolve a family dispute were shot to death Saturday when a man they had been speaking calmly with suddenly...
NL batting champ won by quitting — and media don’t care
Even the golden goodies — the old standards — no longer apply, lost to modern standards, which means low standards or none at all. Remember, “Winners never quit and quitters...
Did A-Rod just tease his comeback on FOX pregame show?
The reality show that always has been Alex Rodriguez took another turn Saturday, appropriately on television. During FOX's pregame show Saturday afternoon — as Dodgers at Nationals was being rained...
De Blasio plays nice with reporter after tantrum
Hizzoner finally found his manners!
Trump's team hunkers down to discuss plan for campaign, debate
Trump Tower became the most gilded bunker in America this weekend as Donald Trump sought to save his campaign from the most tumultuous two-day stretch of the 2016 election. The...
John McCain drops support for Donald Trump
PHOENIX — Sen. John McCain joined the growing chorus on Saturday of high-profile Republicans withdrawing support for Donald Trump. The Arizona senator said in a statement that both he and...
It's time for Odell Beckham to remember who he is
GREEN BAY, Wis. — It was Lawrence Taylor, at the end of his Hall of Fame enshrinement speech, who said: “A Hall of Famer realizes that the crime is not...
Sloane from 'Entourage' is back!
Decider got all the scoop about Hulu's "Shut Eye" from cast members Emmanuelle Chriqui, Isabella Rosselini, Jeffrey Donovan and more at New York Comic Con.
Daredevil photographer who died trying to surf subway laid to rest
The bright light of Christopher Serrano’s life stood in stark contrast to the palpable grief of his family and friends during Saturday’s funeral Mass at St. Agatha R.C. Church in...
Colin Kaepernick is either the answer or Chip Kelly's downfall
Would the 49ers please stop the charade and just start Colin Kaepernick at quarterback already? San Francisco coach Chip Kelly honestly still cannot think Blaine Gabbert gives his team a...
Cops nab man accused of dumping mom's body in lake
Here’s the Rego Park man who cops say beat his mother to death, dumped her body in a Queens lake and then led investigators on a massive manhunt. Preppy alleged...
In My Library: Emma Donoghue
With her new book, “The Wonder,” Emma Donoghue steps back over a century from her haunting, contemporary hit “Room.” But the Irish writer turned Canadian says she refuses to stay...
Week 5 NFL DFS rankings: Anyone vs. Colts and this RB flier
The bye weeks are upon us, thus we will be without the services of four teams this week — the Chiefs, Saints, Seahawks and Jaguars. This week also presents some...
Ryan Fitzpatrick is confirming the Jets' worst fears
PITTSBURGH — This is exactly what all the hand-wringing was about in the offseason. When fans and media were clamoring for Ryan Fitzpatrick to be re-signed at whatever cost and...
Novels about women abandoning their families are the new 'mommy porn'
If there is a truth universally held in fiction and by society at large, it’s that grown women aren’t supposed to run away from home. If they do, they risk...
Man found fatally stabbed while watching porn: cops
A 44-year-old man was found stabbed to death Saturday morning with pornography playing on the TV of his Brooklyn home, police sources said. Michael Ricotta was found by a horrified...
Hurricane Matthew wreaks havoc on MLB playoffs, too
WASHINGTON — Game 2 of the NL Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals has been rained out. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the postponement about an hour...
Did Buck Showalter wreck his chances at the Hall of Fame?
Orioles manager Buck Showalter might have cost his team more than a chance to advance to the Division Series by not using Zach Britton in the AL wild-card game. I...
Melania says she's accepted Trump's apology
Melania Trump is coming to her husband's defense, saying the vile words he spoke in an uncovered video do "not represent the man that I know." Mrs. Trump says in...
Shirtless man rocks out to Slayer during hurricane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8eL_DB-xBo He rocked the hurricane! A Florida man took Hurricane Matthew head on in a now viral video, standing in the midst of the massive storm, headbanging to the Slayer...
It's brutal open season on Penn State's lovable kicker
Perhaps more than Alabama's dominance or the inability for anyone to play defense in the Big 12, the main revelation of the 2016 college football season has been Penn State...
McAdoo speech lights fire under Giants: 'Getting goose bumps'
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Help yourself. That, boiled down, essentially is what Ben McAdoo told his players as they began preparation for the Packers: No one is coming ’round the...
Michael Jackson's eerie confession: 'I want to die like Elvis'
Wiped out from a turbulent transatlantic flight and early-stage mononucleosis, Thomas Dolby was having the kind of day only the world’s greatest pop star sitting atop a bejeweled throne could...
Hurricane Matthew is dominating Notre Dame-NC State game
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Pence 'cannot defend' Trump's lewd comments about women
Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence said he was offended by Donald Trump's remarks about women and is "praying for his family" Saturday. "As a husband and father, I was offended...
The 7 restaurants that changed New York City
Of America’s zillions of restaurants, only a handful have changed tastes far beyond their own walls. Fewer still not only introduced new foods and cuisines, but influenced our broader culture....
NYPD clarifies tweet about weed stash recovered 'where the sun don’t shine'
https://twitter.com/NYPD23Pct/status/784189834365513728 Officer Febres didn’t need the Febreze after all. The NYPD clarified that one of their officers didn’t recover a stash of weed from somebody’s backside – the drugs were...
Perfect pic captures 7 Josh McCowns — and hidden, confused bystander
The life of an NFL journeyman QB is one of uncertainty, change and urgency. Each season potentially brings a new job, be it as a starter or backup, in a...
Oscars look likely for new 'Apes' film
Decider got an exclusive sit-down interview with "War For The Planet Of The Apes" lead Andy Serkis, director Matt Reeves and producer Dylan Clark at New York Comic Con. You...
If the Supreme Court becomes any more partisan, we'll be on our way to anarchy
In 1937, Franklin Roosevelt — one of the most liberal presidents in history — appointed a member of the Ku Klux Klan to the Supreme Court. Sen. Hugo Black’s appointment...
Jeremy Lin: Carmelo hasn't ripped me to my face
After Carmelo Anthony expressed surprise that the Nets had made Jeremy Lin the face of their franchise, Lin said he doesn’t care what his former Knicks teammate said. Lin didn’t...
Creepy clowns are becoming a global crisis
Copycat clowns are no laughing matter for cops in the United Kingdom, where authorities issued a warning Saturday about the costumed characters menacing people. There have been six reports of...
Family says final farewells to 6-year-old who was beaten to death
Family members wearing buttons with photos of child abuse victim Zymere Perkins said a tearful, final good-bye to the tragic 6-year-old on Saturday morning. With gray skies mirroring the somber...
This is the face of the Cubs' belief in defensive brilliance
CHICAGO – Javier Baez fittingly provided the lone run in a 1-0 Cubs Game 1 Division Series victory on Friday over the Giants. The Cubs hit terrifically, pitch spectacularly and...
Vegan mom charged with malnourishing 11-month-old son
A Pennsylvania mother has been charged with child endangerment after investigators found her 11-month-old son allegedly malnourished after being fed only nuts and fruit. CBS Pittsburgh reported that 33-year-old Elizabeth...
Trump says there's 'zero chance' he'll quit presidential race
Donald Trump says he plans to remain in the presidential race in spite of the furor sparked by video of his lewd comments about women. I’d never withdraw. I’ve never...
Ole Miss star QB in HS brawl after dirty hit to brother
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly, the nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, was involved in a brawl at his brother's high school football game in New...
Four injured after gunfight erupts inside convenience store
An employee at a Bay Ridge grocery store was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight that left four men injured early Saturday, police sources said. The 28-year-old worker was...
German police hunt man feared to be planning bomb attack
BERLIN - Hundreds of police including specialist commandos combed a residential area of the eastern German city of Chemnitz on Saturday for a man suspected of planning a bomb attack,...
A weakening Hurricane Matthew rakes Atlantic coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A weakening Hurricane Matthew continued its march along the Atlantic coast Saturday, lashing two of the South's most historic cities and some of its most popular resort...
Aide told Hillary that Obama needed her as VP to win re-election: email
Hillary Clinton’s top political strategist argued that President Obama couldn’t win re-election in 2012 unless he made her his running mate and dumped Vice President Joe Biden, a newly released...
Jets defensive line's task: Slow down Ben Roethlisberger
For six years, Steve McClendon lined up against Ben Roethlisberger. Training camp after training camp and practice after practice, the defensive tackle chased after the Steelers quarterback, but was always...
What New York women carry in their handbags might surprise you
You can tell a lot about a woman just by looking at her purse — and even more by going through it. We asked several New York women to bare...
Darrelle Revis must be at full strength or he's no good to Jets
Don’t expect to see Darrelle Revis matched against Antonio Brown on Sunday, when the Jets play the Steelers at Heinz Field. Revis was a bystander during the Jets’ practice Friday,...
Odell Beckham Jr.'s rough week just turned costly
The “extra stuff” is starting to take its toll on Odell Beckham Jr.’s pocketbook, too. As if the Giants star weren’t already having a bad week, the NFL slapped him...
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll's Gil and George are banned from these NYC hot spots
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney lead double lives: Their 70-something alta-kocker alter egos — Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, respectively — say they met during the Columbia University student...
Where to find 10 stone statues of Christopher Walken's head
Head to the Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria and you may trip over its most memorable sight. In a shady corner beneath the trees, they sprout up from the ground...
First look at MTV's 'Vicious' new series
Campus rape and comedy should never go hand-in-hand, but the creators of MTV’s upcoming series, “Sweet/Vicious,” are straddling that line to tell a crucial tale. “The concept is very real...
Here's how to win at tailgating this fall
Want to be the MVP host at your next NFL tailgate party? ESPN anchor and food blogger Jaymee Sire, 36, has your back. “Football is all about being outside in...
Brian Cashman: I have no regrets about Miller, Chapman trades
CHICAGO — In his own way — and probably not the way he would have wished — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has put his fingerprints on these playoffs. From...
A UFC founder returns to NYC and brings a different MMA show with him
Campbell McLaren was the first to bring professional MMA to New York in Buffalo on Sept. 8, 1995. And he’s getting plenty of satisfaction at bringing it back for the...
Beyoncé and Jay Z reunite on stage in Jersey
Beyoncé bought her lauded “Formation” world tour to a close on Friday night at MetLife Stadium with a very special guest. And no, it wasn't Becky with the good hair....
Top GOPers call on Trump to step down in wake of vulgar video
Donald Trump came under an avalanche of criticism from members of his own party Friday night in the wake of the vulgar video that surfaced earlier in the day. Utah...
Ben McAdoo can try to deny it, but this game not just '1 of 16' for Giants
Ben McAdoo will look you in the eyes and tell you this is just another game. He will drone on about how it is “one of 16.’’ That, too, is...
Cubs pass first adversity test with flying colors
CHICAGO — Jon Lester was throwing zeros, and so was Johnny Cueto. This was reminiscent of Noah Syndergaard and Madison Bumgarner on Wednesday night in Queens. Cubs catcher David Ross...
2 bombers stopped by police blow themselves up in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey — Two suicide bombers blew themselves up after refusing to surrender to police during an operation in the outskirts of the capital Ankara Saturday, a senior official said....
Assistant stole $1M from 94-year-old boss’s company: DA
A crooked assistant allegedly fleeced $1.16 million from her elderly boss, the CEO of a Manhattan espresso-machine company, and used the cash to start her own Chelsea gelato shop, authorities...
Hero cop thrown from horse sues Brooklyn riding school
This NYPD detective can handle knife-swinging maniacs — but bucking broncos are another matter. A hero cop who helped detain a quadruple killer in 2011 is suing a Brooklyn horse-riding...
De Blasio doesn't want anyone to see pics of guns, drugs seized in schools
The city wants to keep the public from seeing the guns, blades and drugs seized at public schools — and threatened to punish any school safety officer who leaks photos...
How 'Access Hollywood' unearthed Donald Trump's vulgar video
The shocking footage of Donald Trump crude comments was discovered while producers were digging up tapes of his old appearances, CNN reported Friday night. Producers of “Access Hollywood” were working...
Marissa Mayer accused of illegally firing men
A Yahoo media executive fired from the internet company last year has filed a lawsuit claiming a job review process implemented by Chief Executive Marissa Mayer was used to cut...
CCNY president steps down amid federal financial probe
City College President Lisa Coico stepped down Friday amid a federal investigation into alleged financial misconduct. Coico, who took the helm at CCNY in 2010, announced her resignation in a...
Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah drama hurting Knicks chemistry
The trials and tribulations of the Knicks’ preseason continue. Saturday against the Nets, starting center Joakim Noah is expected to miss a second straight preseason game with a hamstring injury,...
Trump apologizes for lewd comments in video, says Bill Clinton is worse
Donald Trump released a video tape apology late Friday night about the crude remarks he made that were caught on videotape. "I’ve never said I’m a perfect person, nor pretended...
Cubs get late home run to sink Giants in epic pitchers duel
CHICAGO — Runs were so hard to come by on Friday night at Wrigley Field — heck, hits were difficult enough — that Javier Baez actually thought of laying down...