Unlike the U.S men’s national team or any other of the 48 squads participating in the 2026 World Cup, the newly installed pitch at MetLife Stadium will not get any tune-up matches before the start of one of the globe’s biggest sporting events. FIFA officials were on hand Thursday to show off the new grass being laid down in the Meadowlands for the summer tournament, a process that began on Wednesday and was expected to go late into Thursday night. But senior pitch manager David Graham said the first time that someone steps on the field will be “the first…
UPDATE 5/7/26 at 5:00 p.m. — Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale has spoken out after the battery charge against her was dropped following a court hearing on Wednesday, May 6. A judge dismissed the misdemeanor charge nolle pros, meaning the prosecution decided it no longer wanted to pursue charges. “We…
Dozens of California-based representatives sent a letter Thursday to the state’s attorney general urging him to conduct a “full and robust review” of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation. “If you determine that this merger would have anticompetitive effects, use your best judgment to pursue the appropriate course…
Shake Shake’s shares tumbled 30% on Thursday after it blamed disappointing financial results on bad weather, high beef prices and tourism declines. The Big Apple-based burger chain missed Wall Street’s estimates for sales and profits in the quarter ended April 1, losing $290,000 compared to last year when it posted…
Startling allegations have been made against University of Alabama Birmingham softball coach Taylor Smartt in a damming report that outlined alleged incidents of racist remarks and mental and physical abuse toward players. Smartt had “taken a step back” from the softball program last month, and a report from Sports Illustrated…
Ken Griffin, the billionaire chief of the Citadel Investment empire, recently expressed his amazement at how President Donald Trump has had the fortitude to survive multiple assassination attempts while still bringing his A-game for the American people. “Resilient,” Griffin called him. You can say the same thing about the Trump…
The Red Sox will be without one of their young stars for the near future as their season continues to spiral. Boston placed outfielder Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list for a sprained right wrist, the team announced Thursday. The 21-year-old injured his wrist in his first at-bat of…
Blake Lively detailed a conversation involving Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni in a deposition released ahead of the pair’s It Ends With Us settlement. Lively recalled in her January deposition that Baldoni visited her office to discuss script revisions in April 2023, which is when she brought up that she…
Spencer Pratt is feeling confident after a strong showing in his first mayoral debate, telling CBS many of his supporters are Democrats he believes will help secure him 51% of the vote in the June primary. “Everyone I know – my family – are all Democrats. I grew up in…
The US trade court on Thursday ruled against President Trump’s latest 10% global tariffs, finding across-the-board tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law. The US Court of International Trade ruled in favor of small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which took effect on Feb. 24. The ruling was 2-1, with one judge…
A final piece appears to have been locked into place for the USC men’s basketball team. The commitment of transfer Isaac Bruns, a 6-foot-5 guard from South Dakota, may have completed the Trojans’ roster for next season. The Trojans have now received commitments from seven transfers who averaged a combined…
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer is celebrating after reaching a settlement with Blake Lively in the duo’s lengthy legal battle. “Let’s be clear, this is a win and total victory for the Wayfarer parties,” Bryan Freedman said in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, May 7. “The court had already dismissed…
The ultra-rich are voting with their feet, and Florida is winning big. It’s no secret that billionaires aren’t happy with a 5% wealth tax on the California ballot — and one South Florida enclave is the newest landing pad for ultra-wealthy expats from the Golden State. Manny Angelo Vargas — an…
Cloudflare is axing more than 1,100 employees in a worldwide bloodbath as the San Francisco tech giant dramatically restructures. Founders told staff that the company’s internal use of artificial intelligence has exploded more than 600% in just three months. The internet security and cloud networking firm revealed the massive cuts…
Which screen wins your attention — your phone screen or sunscreen? According to a new study, Americans are four times more likely to remember to plug their phone in at night than they are to put sunscreen on daily. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed 53% frequently forget to…
PHILADELPHIA — At this point, it’s hard to remember just how thirsty we were as a basketball populace for so many years, just how starved. The Knicks lost 93-80 to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on June 2, 2000. That year was the ninth consecutive…
The Post’s parent company News Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, driven by growth in its Dow Jones, digital real estate and book publishing divisions. The New York-based media giant reported $121 million from continuing operations, or 16 cents a share, compared with income of $107 million, or 14…
A new tech company claims it has developed a hat that can literally read your mind — then translate it onto a computer. Much has been discussed about brain implants which require cracking open a person’s skull and putting microchips directly onto your grey matter, but new company Sabi says…
Don’t sleep on good sleep. Recent research suggests skipping shuteye can cause issues that are shockingly similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease patients. A team of researchers from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria analyzed sleep-centric medical studies published over the last quarter century to better understand how a…
As the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers face off in the playoffs, the longtime rivalry is heating up off the hardwood and onto New York City menus. Some zealous Knicks fans have even gone as far as to “ban” the iconic Philly cheesesteak, while others are doubling down on…
A Florida daycare worker has been arrested after she allegedly abused an infant several times, causing the child to suffer a brain bleed. Alyssa Thompson has been charged with one count of aggravated child abuse. Thompson, 30, was arrested on Monday, May 4, following several incidents that took place on…
Liberal City Council members are pushing a bill that would automatically enroll residents in programs to receive social benefits — even if they’re illegal immigrants. Council member Crystal Hudson is pushing the measure, which would have the Department of Social Services mine tax data, social services rolls and other government…
SpaceX’s looming IPO is set to mint more new billionaires than any liquidity event in history. Its Nasdaq listing in June could exceed $2 trillion, making it the largest company ever to go public. Analysts say the IPO will spur innovation, much like the PayPal sale did in 2002. SpaceX’s…
Nike Basketball unveiled the new Nike LeBron Witness IX PE Monday, a player-exclusive colorway in honor of Bronny James. The shoe not only symbolizes the LA Lakers rising guard and his famous father, but also Bronny’s backstory as a survivor, who has overcome several obstacles in order to reach his…
Steve Howey is not returning to High Potential as a main cast member, but could Captain Wagner come back in season 3 in a smaller role? While Howey’s character got shot in the season 2 finale, his fate is yet to be determined. Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) arrived just in time…
She’s the bella of Coachella. Sure, the A-list looks of Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Teyana Taylor rank top tier. But Leah Halton, a stunning wonder from Down Under, is outshining even the shiniest attendees at the desert-based music festival, eclipsing Hollywood’s hottest and being dubbed the “most beautiful woman…
ISLAMABAD — Additional US-Iran peace talks “could be happening over next two days” in Pakistan’s capital, President Trump told The Post on Tuesday. In an initial phone interview, Trump had claimed that discussions were “happening, but, you know, a little bit slow” before indicating that a second round of direct…
The Walt Disney Company’s new chief executive announced in an early morning Tuesday email that the entertainment giant would slash 1,000 jobs in the latest blow to a major Hollywood studio. “Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals gets underway today with two matches, including Liverpool vs. PSG. As a two-leg quarterfinal, the winner, who…
Netflix just never seems to run out of movies to watch, no matter which month of the year it is. The downside of having so many films to choose from is that there are inevitably going to be flicks that don’t get the views they deserve. That’s why Watch With…
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel bid his longtime adversary, disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell, farewell from Congress Monday night by suggesting he submit to an interview with the bureau over allegations of sexual misconduct. Patel, 46, offered the public invitation to Swalwell, 45, hours after the Golden State Democrat announced…
Kevin Warsh could become the wealthiest Federal Reserve chairman in history, according to financial disclosures he filed as he heads toward a nomination hearing in the Senate. President Trump’s pick to lead the Fed has holdings worth well over $100 million, according to the filings. His wife, billionaire Estee Lauder…
Kevin Kisner had a glimpse behind the curtain of CBS’ Masters coverage — and was left astounded by what he saw. Kisner was hired as the lead analyst for NBC’s golf coverage at the end of 2024 and this past weekend he was in the booth for SiriusXM at The Masters…
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President Trump’s plans to reform the business of college sports are ramping up this week – and college athletes are slated to join the talks for the first time, On The Money has learned. Sources with firsthand knowledge of the matter say 30 collegiate athletes from various sports will be…
Another brutal injury has ended Paxton Lynch’s bid to get back on the field, perhaps slamming the door on his once-promising career. Lynch, a 2016 first-round pick of the Denver Broncos, was working tirelessly on a potential return to the NFL while playing for the Colorado Spartans of the National…
Simone Ashley addressed her loyalty to Bridgerton despite her character Kate’s decreased screen time. During the Monday, April 13, episode of “The Louis Theroux Podcast,” Ashley, 31, credited Jonathan Bailey for teaching her some important lessons about making Bridgerton a priority, adding, “He set a great example of — for…
A young woman who alleges disgraced Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell once tried to lure her to a hotel room after sending her pervy messages on Snapchat says she constantly thinks about how she dodged a bullet — saying the close-call left her shaken to the core. Breaking her silence for…
Megyn Kelly tore into President Donald Trump over a now-deleted AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure. “It is obviously him purporting to be God. That is what he’s doing,” Kelly said on her SiriusXM show. “And it is blasphemous, by any definition of the word.” The former Fox…
If LeBron James carries the Lakers past the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, it would be his greatest achievement yet. The Lakers are missing their two top players in Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique). They’re down 60 points a game. The good news? Their third…
Vice President JD Vance — a Catholic convert — has weighed in on President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo XIV, suggesting the religious leader should “stick to matters of morality.” “When it comes to the disagreements with the Vatican, we’re going to have disagreements from time to time,” Vance,…
WASHINGTON — Top House Democrats are keeping their heads down as calls grow to expel scandal-scarred California Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual-misconduct accusations. The lower chamber’s Democratic leadership had quickly called on Swalwell — a married 45-year-old father of three and the party’s onetime frontrunner for California governor — to…
The average person spends 416 days of their life in the bathroom — and the latest trend in digital health wants to make sure that time isn’t going down the drain. Over the past year, a wave of AI-powered smart toilet health trackers have hit the market, analyzing pee and poop…
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