From New York Post
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China on verge of fielding world’s most modern weapon systems: Pentagon
The People’s Republic of China is “on the verge” of fielding some of the most modern weapon systems in the world and is “continuing to strengthen” its military space capabilities — despite its public stance against the militarization of space, according to a Pentagon report. The country is said to be employing “more sophisticated satellite
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Kevin Shattenkirk’s revival could hasten his Rangers exit
There have been false starts before with Kevin Shattenkirk — actually, his year and half with the Rangers has essentially been a false start, hasn’t it? — but it feels like there is something different about the defenseman’s revival over the last week or so. It has been understated — routine, even — the way
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St. John’s will need more grind-out wins like this one
The crowd was on its feet now, letting loose with a roar equal parts delight and relief. LJ Figueroa, who may own the nosiest nose for the ball in all of college basketball, had just scored two layups off steals in the space of nine seconds. There were seven minutes left in the game, the
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Drug cartel bribed campaign associate of Mexican president: court docs
The Sinaloa Cartel bribed a onetime campaign associate of current Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador during his first failed bid for the seat in 2006, explosive new court documents allege. “The bribe in question had been paid to an individual associated with the failed presidential campaign, over a decade ago, of the current president
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How wagerers can better handle psychology of risk versus reward
Human psychology gets in the way of smart sports betting from a variety of directions. While it’s becoming more widely understood that it affects betting choices, don’t forget it also strongly influences how you manage your money. VSiN has talked a lot in the past about how casual bettors tend to focus too much on
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Muhammad Ali will have an airport named in his honor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Muhammad Ali’s Kentucky hometown will honor the late boxer by renaming its airport for him. The Louisville Regional Airport Authority’s board voted Wednesday to change the name to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Ali would have turned 77 Thursday. He died in 2016. Ali’s widow, Lonnie Ali, said in a news release
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El Chapo tried to sell himself as action star to movie moguls, witness claims
Sounds like a role for Tom Cruise! Diminutive drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman made himself sound more like an action star when describing his exploits to film producers while trying to get a movies made about himself, his former secretary testified Wednesday. The cocaine kingpin sat for a series of interviews 2012 where he
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Reporter shares his gripping tale as an accused spy held by Iran
Jason Rezaian, an Iranian-American correspondent for the Washington Post, had been held in an Iranian prison for several months on mysterious charges. In an interrogation meant to obtain a confession to crimes he couldn’t understand, his captors made an unusual demand. They wanted him to sing. Literally. He agreed, but only if they stood. When
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Knicks grab London spotlight ahead of matchup with Wizards
LONDON — The Knicks were given the royal treatment befitting the Queen as they entered a gym in London’s financial district for practice Wednesday. More than 300 European journalists crowded into the facility as if this were the NBA Finals. Instead, it was the preface to an NBA regular-season game between two bottom-dwellers. The 10-33
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New Yankee DJ LeMahieu preparing to bring ‘a lot of gloves’
DJ LeMahieu made it clear he understands what his role is with the Yankees. Asked on a conference call Wednesday about the fact the Yankees have an infield already filled with starters, the Gold Glove second baseman said he “was told to bring a lot of gloves, if that’s any indication.” The 30-year-old LeMahieu signed
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Shamorie Ponds returns in style as St. John’s gets back on track
Shamorie Ponds returned — and so did St. John’s swag. After suffering a season-worst loss to DePaul with the All-American candidate sidelined by a back injury, Ponds came back to lead the Red Storm to a much-needed win over Creighton, 81-66, Wednesday night at Carnesecca Arena. Ponds finished with 22 points, five assists and no
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Cuomo is showing New York why he shouldn’t control the MTA
Is Gov. Cuomo looking to gain complete control of the MTA, or trying to prove he shouldn’t have it? By all accounts, the agency is moving ahead with Cuomo’s new plan for fixing the L-train tunnel. That’s a clear sign the gov already controls it, since Tuesday’s meeting of the board was a near-nonstop session