A look at the winners and losers of the first round of the NBA draft: Winners 76ers A home run of a pick, landing Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 22. He should’ve gone in the late teens at worst. He was one of college basketball’s top guards last season, averaging 22 points, five assists and shooting 39.9 percent from distance on 6.1 attempts. He’s terrific going to the basket, has a sweet jumper and made a major leap from his freshman to sophomore season. Teams were concerned that he would struggle to hold up defensively at only 176…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra linked up at a popular Mexican restaurant in San Francisco this week. In a post to X Wednesday morning, Newsom shared photos of the two Democrats shaking hands and sitting at a table while chopping it up in the empty eatery.…
Iran and Oman will start coordinating a large-scale evacuation of stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, in cooperation with the US and nearby coastal states, the International Maritime Organization said Tuesday. The global shipping regulator announced it has secured enough safeguards to begin evacuating more than 11,000 seafarers who…
Where has this Tyler Mahle been? The woeful Giants walked off the A’s, 2-1, with two homers in the ninth, but don’t let that distract you from the biggest development of a foggy Wednesday evening at Oracle Park. Mahle looked like a totally different pitcher than the one that owned…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Reese Witherspoon knows a thing or two about making a pink tweed jacket look chic. More than two decades after Legally Blonde debuted, the actress still gravitates toward the polished,…
Could this be the beginning of a Mets sell-off? The Mets have dealt left-handed starter David Peterson to the Cubs after getting swept in a doubleheader by Chicago, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. New York will receive minor league third baseman Cole Mathis as the return, The Athletic’s Will Sammon…
Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 24, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • An autopsy report revealed that The Wire star Bobby J. Brown‘s cause of death was diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation after a barn fire…
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., sparked fierce backlash after her apparent defense of accused antifa cell members sentenced to decades in prison for a violent attack on a Texas immigration facility that federal prosecutors called an act of terrorism. One of the defendants, Benjamin Song, a former Marine Corps reservist, was…
A former pro soccer player raked in $2.7 million trading on confidential info he pilfered from his girlfriend’s work laptop, federal prosecutors in New Jersey alleged. Justin Jennings, 27, was hit late Tuesday with securities fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating secrets on deals involving firms such as Apollo Global Management.…
The 49ers and Rams have one of the NFL’s most intense, bitter rivalries. And this is because both teams have battled with each other not just in the NFC West, but atop the NFC, for most of the past decade. Because there is so often bad blood boiling between these…
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders director Kelli Finglass revealed where her relationship stands with associate choreographer Shelly Bramhall after cutting Shelly’s daughter, Dayton, for the third consecutive time. “We are still standing,” Finglass, 61, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, June 23. “Shelly is still reporting to work and contributing in a…
President Trump insisted “the best is yet to come” for America at a rally kicking off festivities commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “We are the ones who are carrying forward the light of…
A fresh warning over California’s sky-high utility bills suggests millions of state residents could soon be paying even more to keep the lights on. Pacific Gas & Electric customers could see their annual energy bills increase by as much as $840 by 2030, according to estimates from the California Public…
LAS VEGAS — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s journey to reclaim her game this season hasn’t been easy, and she knows what’s at stake. In April, Laney-Hamilton signed a one-year, $400,000 deal to return to the Liberty after missing all of last year rehabbing from knee surgery. It’s a prove-it year. She’s playing…
Katie Gaudreau’s road to motherhood has been paved with joy and heartbreak. The sister of late NHL stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau welcomed her first child with husband Devin Joyce in June 2026 — a milestone forever shadowed by the absence of her siblings.Johnny and Matthew died at ages 31…
WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional leaders downplayed wins for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s handpicked challengers in primary races Tuesday, as moderates clamored for results to be a wake-up call for the party establishment. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) claimed the elections showed “a great united party,” and House…
The journey to creating a Crazy Rich Asians sequel hasn’t been easy. Based on the book of the same name by Kevin Kwan, the film followed Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she discovers that her boyfriend Nick Young’s (Henry Golding) family is extremely wealthy while traveling with him to Singapore…
WASHINGTON — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte aggressively flattered President Trump during a Wednesday visit to the Oval Office while making a brazen claim that European allies hadn’t snubbed Trump during the Iran war. Rutte brought two large gold-lettered charts hailing Trump’s success in boosting NATO military spending as he…
While the New York Knicks were battling to win the NBA Finals earlier this month, Mitch Modell landed in the middle of a testy exchange with the new owner of Modell’s Sporting Goods — capping months of failed negotiations to buy back the faded retail brand, The Post has learned. …
Former baseball executive David Samson revealed the tragic news on Wednesday that his daughter, Kyra, died one day prior after a nearly yearlong fight with brain cancer. She was 28. Samson, former president of the Marlins and EVP of the now-defunct Expos, said Kyra was diagnosed with glioblastoma nearly 10…
A father in Minnesota will spend the next decade behind bars after he severely injured his 3-month-old twin sons, likely causing them to have developmental issues. After Dylan Raymond Strain pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault with great bodily harm, he was sentenced to serve just under 16…
California’s proposed billionaire tax may be qualified to appear on the ballot this November, but should it get placed, it will have competition with another initiative that if passed would render the tax moot. A measure to “require audits of programs funded by new state special taxes” qualified for the…
The simmering Bryant Park Grill saga boiled over as a court gave the park’s manager the green light to boot the Grill’s current operator, and the company that was slated to take over the iconic space with Jean-Georges Vongerichten bowed out of lease negotiations, Realty Check has learned. A state…
Gavin Newsom’s controversial “free diapers” program won’t face the scrutiny typical for state contractors — with the governor quietly carving out an exemption from bidding rules, despite growing questions about favoritism and waste. The $12.5 million ”Golden State Start” was rolled out ahead of Mother’s Day and offers 400 free…
A hefty, never-before-seen asteroid is racing toward Earth at around 20,000 mph (32,000 km/h) and will zoom past our planet closer than some satellites on Monday (May 18), scientists say. You can watch the unusually close encounter for yourself, even if you don’t have access to stargazing equipment.The asteroid, dubbed…
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. For the second year in a row, Coco Gauff is playing for her first Italian Open title. Last year, the No. 4-ranked player in the…
A slew of breakups rocked the celebrity world throughout 2026, beginning with Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January. That same month, The Real Housewives of New York City alum Kelly Bensimon announced that she’d recently split from her boyfriend. In March, NFL quarterback Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane…
This week’s science news featured some big headlines for health, including the landmark decision to officially rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).The name change — the culmination of a 14-year process that took input from over 14,000 patients and health professionals — was made to…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Chelsea and Manchester City will meet in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday morning. While both clubs will desperately want to add…
Britney Spears is back on Instagram after she was embroiled in reports of drama at a Los Angeles restaurant earlier this week. Posting via Instagram Reels on Friday, May 15, Spears, 44, told her followers she was en route to see The Devil Wears Prada sequel. “What’s up, world?” she…
Disgraced former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang has finally resurfaced in public after resigning in shame over allegations that she acted as a spy for the People’s Republic of China. Wang stepped down after admitting in a federal plea agreement that she operated as an agent for Beijing — a stunning…
It’s a plotline that has haunted science fiction for decades: Humans become infected by plant pathogens, causing illness, death or a zombie-like state. But is there any truth to this idea? Can plant germs really cross over to people?The short, disturbing answer is yes, experts told Live Science, but it’s…
Spencer Jones’ first week in the majors was eye-opening for the slugger who turned 25 on Thursday. He made his MLB debut in Milwaukee on May 8, picked up his first hit in the big leagues two days later and on Friday appeared in his first Subway Series game, serving…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looked as smitten as ever as they stepped out for a romantic date night in New York City. The “Opalite” singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, were spotted holding hands as they made their way to dinner at Or’esh restaurant on Friday,…
WASHINGTON — The FBI hit back Thursday at an Associated Press report that Director Kash Patel participated in a “VIP snorkel” excursion at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii last year, noting that the trip was part of a “historical tour to honor heroes who died on the USS Arizona — not…
Non-humans aren’t eligible for the real-life Academy Awards, so the AI Personality of the year awards has been set up. Four of the creators behind top AI nominees – who are created as a British model, a Mexican DJ, a Polish athlete and a Indian film star – told The Post…
In his last experience facing the Yankees’ best hitter in a major league game, Luke Weaver was schooled on proper etiquette. Then pitching for the Reds in 2023, Weaver caught flak from Aaron Judge for not acknowledging him with a head nod when Judge came to bat for the Yankees. …
Bee Shaffer and her husband, Francesco Carrozzini, have called it quits eight years after tying the knot. Shaffer, 38, and Carrozzini, 43, confirmed the split via a joint statement to Page Six on Friday, May 15. “After 10 wonderful years together, we have decided to separate,” the statement read. The…
President Trump said Friday after two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he had not decided whether to move forward with a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan — and that he wanted both Beijing and Taipei to “cool down” their rhetoric. Asked about the arms sale…
Their postseason fate unexpectedly teetering as they gathered along the third-base line, down to their final three outs in their NCAA Tournament opener, the UCLA softball players delivered a message. “They were all telling me, ‘We will win — we’re going to win this game,’ ” coach Kelly Inouye-Perez said.…
Fans were rooting for Love Is Blind’s Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah — but after four years of marriage, their romance came to an end. The season 4 couple, who tied the knot in May 2022, announced their split on May 15, 2026, in a joint statement. “It’s heartbreaking to…
President Donald Trump divulged how Chinese President Xi Jinping responded to his inquiry about releasing Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong businessman imprisoned after his outspoken criticism of the Chinese government. Lai, 78, is serving a 20-year sentence after the communist regime found him guilty of sedition and conspiracy to commit collusion with foreign forces.…
Andy Pages got a sunflower seed shower. Then, he delivered another one himself. In a 6-0 win over the Angels on Friday night, the Dodgers’ third-straight victory was keyed by two big swings. Pages had the first, ambushing a 3-0 fastball from Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz for a three-run homer…
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