U.S. Marshals have arrested 13 sex offenders in Iowa, claiming they were some of the most wanted people in the state. Seven of the 13 people arrested had been convicted of crimes against children younger than 13, Marshals said Friday. All 13 had avoide…
Mets ace Jacob deGrom will remain on regular schedule on rehab assignment
NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom passed his latest test, and his next step is likely to involve higher competition. After deGrom’s three scoreless innings for Single-A St. Lucie at Daytona on Friday, the Mets ace “felt good,” per Mets manager Buck Showalter. He…
Editorial: Bring her home: Biden must work to free Brittney Griner, and reexamine US cannabis schedule
In February, according to her own telling, WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner did exactly what many of us have done at some point in our lives: realized she had an impending trip for which she hadn’t packed and threw together a bag, fo…
Josh Donaldson, Yankees offense, bail out Nestor Cortes to beat Red Sox, 12-5
BOSTON — Nestor Cortes spent the first six years of his career in the minors adapting and adjusting. The crafty left-hander found ways to get outs, fearing if he didn’t he would get released. Now, Cortes has to dig deep back into that and figure out ho…
Activists swarm NC senior living facility in search of woman named in arrest warrant in Emmett Till’s murder
A senior living facility in North Carolina was flooded with protesters in search of Carolyn Bryant Donham, who accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of making improper advances prior to his kidnapping and murder in 1955. The group of activists was hoping for…
Knicks waive Taj Gibson; Wizards possible next destination
LAS VEGAS — Taj Gibson’s eventful stint with the Knicks over. The veteran center was waived by New York on Friday and, according to the Athletic, plans to sign with the Wizards. Gibson, a longtime favorite of coach Tom Thibodeau, played three consecuti…
Mavs owner Mark Cuban happy for Jalen Brunson but never got a chance to match Knicks deal
LAS VEGAS — Mark Cuban lost his starting shooting guard to the Knicks without an opportunity for a final offer, but the Mavericks owner said he’s thrilled for Jalen Brunson and took the high road when asked about accusations of New York’s tampering. “I…
Jake Paul’s good news for those wanting to see him knocked out: ‘This is probably the fight you want to watch’
Like any good villain in this business of fighting and promoting, Jake Paul understands much of his revenue derives from consumers who want to see him unconscious and embarrassed. Paul’s billing his next bout as that opportunity. “Hello world, if you’v…
Challenges ahead for NY’s new concealed carry gun laws including a review of social media accounts
ALBANY, N.Y. — Conservative lawmakers are preparing to challenge New York’s recently enacted gun laws in court, arguing rules requiring people to let officials access their social media accounts to assess “character and conduct” are unconstitutional. S…
‘F Troop’ star Larry Storch dead at 99
NEW YORK — “F Troop” star Larry Storch is dead at 99. The funnyman’s death was announced on Facebook Friday — exactly six months short of what would have been the Bronx native’s 100th birthday. “We are shocked and at a loss for words at the moment,” a …