Inside look at Linda Cohn’s second act after ESPN retirement: ‘Complete freedom’

Inside look at Linda Cohn’s second act after ESPN retirement: ‘Complete freedom’

Linda Cohn isn’t “going off into the sunset.” The Hall of Fame broadcaster, who has anchored more editions of “SportsCenter” on ESPN than anyone in history, announced Monday that she’s leaving the Worldwide Leader after 34 years — and she’s carrying that momentum into her next chapter. “I’m excited about what’s next, and I’m not … Read more

How World War II POWs rolled the dice on Monopoly to win their freedom

How World War II POWs rolled the dice on Monopoly to win their freedom

In the bitter winter of 1941, British military prisoners in Nazi-occupied Germany huddled around a Monopoly set, dazzled by the contents that awaited them. They didn’t pluck Community Chest cards. They looked past the thimble and race-car tokens, ignored the tiny houses and phony deeds. The real treasures were hidden within the board and its … Read more

Joe Biden to award Ralph Lauren the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Style icon the first fashion designer to be honored

Joe Biden to award Ralph Lauren the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Style icon the first fashion designer to be honored

Ralph Lauren is making history as the first fashion designer ever to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The style icon, 85, will be presented with the award — the nation’s highest civilian honor — by President Biden, 82, in Washington, DC this afternoon. The NYC native was chosen by Biden for his “extraordinary contributions … Read more

ESPN to grant Stephen A. Smith more freedom with salary spike as contract details emerge

ESPN to grant Stephen A. Smith more freedom with salary spike as contract details emerge

Stephen A. Smith will reportedly get more free reign to explore topics beyond sports with his new ESPN contract.  While Smith and ESPN have not finalized a deal, the sports personality and the network are nearing a new contract worth $120 million for six years.  With that massive deal, Smith will have the opportunity to … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Ally Lewber reveals reboot ‘feels like freedom’: ‘It makes sense’

Exclusive | ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Ally Lewber reveals reboot ‘feels like freedom’: ‘It makes sense’

Ally Lewber is breathing a sigh of fresh air. The 28-year-old reality star addressed the “Vanderpump Rules” reboot, telling The Post exclusively that “it just feels right” at an event for the Mediterranean-inspired pet food brand REÁL MESA at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on Tuesday. “I’m just so grateful for everything, but it feels kind of … Read more

Valerie Bertinelli celebrates two years of ‘freedom’ since Tom Vitale divorce: ‘It does get better’

Valerie Bertinelli celebrates two years of ‘freedom’ since Tom Vitale divorce: ‘It does get better’

Valerie Bertinelli is grateful her marriage to Tom Vitale is in the past. The former Food Network star, 64, marked two years since finalizing her divorce from her ex-husband on Instagram Friday. Bertinelli posted a quote that read, “I didn’t know how I was going to get through it, but I knew that somehow I would.” Valerie … Read more

David Pollack thrilled by the unshackled freedom of his ESPN firing

David Pollack thrilled by the unshackled freedom of his ESPN firing

To say or not to say? That is not the question. Not for Hamlet. Not for David Pollack. The one-time ESPN college football analyst says he felt that he couldn’t fully speak his mind while working for the sports and entertainment juggernaut — neither on air, nor on his personal social media channels.  “I’ve been … Read more

‘Chonky’ dog tries to wriggle his way to freedom — but gets stuck in fence and has to be rescued by passerby: ‘Too many snackos’

‘Chonky’ dog tries to wriggle his way to freedom — but gets stuck in fence and has to be rescued by passerby: ‘Too many snackos’

He was having a ruff day. A pleasingly plump Staffordshire Bull Terrier tried to wriggle his way to freedom — but wound up stuck in his owner’s front gate instead. Stephen Morando, who goes by @papamoandwillow on TikTok, revealed to his followers that he saw the chubby canine’s predicament while driving by — stopping to help the … Read more

Princess unveils ‘Divorce’ perfume 2 months after shocking split from husband: ‘Smells like freedom’

Princess unveils ‘Divorce’ perfume 2 months after shocking split from husband: ‘Smells like freedom’

She’s making scents of her divorce. Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched a new fragrance named “Divorce” eight weeks after her split from her husband, who she alleged was “occupied with other companions.” The radical royal, 30, unveiled the perfume in an Instagram post on Monday, which quickly racked … Read more

Responsibility Over Freedom: How Netflix’s Culture Has Changed

Responsibility Over Freedom: How Netflix’s Culture Has Changed

Netflix has long been a company known for its secrets: no Nielsen ratings, little feedback on why shows are canceled, no box office numbers for the rare movies that are actually released in theaters. Yet for a place defined by its opaque approach to the outside world, the streaming giant has long been aggressively transparent … Read more

Meghan Markle dropped new brand exactly 4 years after fleeing to US in ‘freedom flight’: ‘Nothing happens by accident’

Meghan Markle dropped new brand exactly 4 years after fleeing to US in ‘freedom flight’: ‘Nothing happens by accident’

A royal coincidence? Meghan Markle seemingly appeared to launch her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, at the same time that Prince William took the stage at the Diana Legacy Awards on Thursday evening. This apparent overshadowing could be seen as a p.r. blitz, as the “Suits” star, 42, and her husband, Prince Harry, have … Read more

‘The Act’ star Joey King reacts to Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s prison release: ‘She deserves freedom’

‘The Act’ star Joey King reacts to Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s prison release: ‘She deserves freedom’

Joey King, who portrayed Gypsy Rose Blanchard in the Hulu series “The Act,” is wishing Blanchard well on her release from prison. “I’m so happy that she’s released,” King, 24, told Entertainment Tonight. “I’m so happy for her,” she said. “She deserves freedom.” Blanchard, 32, was sprung from prison last month after serving nearly all … Read more

Women and nonbinary skiers to zip naked down Colorado mountain at ‘liberating’ festival: ‘Full-frontal freedom’

Women and nonbinary skiers to zip naked down Colorado mountain at ‘liberating’ festival: ‘Full-frontal freedom’

Female and nonbinary skiers will get the chance to zip naked down a Colorado mountain as part of a festival its organizer describes as “full-frontal freedom” — and no, there won’t be any men sneaking glances at any unclothed ski bums. Boot Tan Festival is gearing up for its fourth year of inviting women to … Read more

Woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

Woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

An estimated one in nine adult women struggle with an abnormal and painful fat buildup in the lower body — and no amount of diet or exercise can help. Lipedema, a relatively common but often overlooked disease, causes fat to accumulate in the lower part of the body, primarily the butt, thighs and calves.  For many women, … Read more

How helicopter parents killed kids’ freedom to play: psychologists

How helicopter parents killed kids’ freedom to play: psychologists

Kids these days — they aren’t allowed to be kids. Spontaneous child’s play — strolling through the woods, playing tag outside or just staring at clouds on a summer afternoon — is increasingly a thing of the past. And parents are the ones sounding the alarm, even as they’re implicated in the rise of anxiety-driven, … Read more

Ravens’ Odell Beckham Jr. shares review of ‘Sound of Freedom’

Ravens’ Odell Beckham Jr. shares review of ‘Sound of Freedom’

Baltimore Ravens star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Wednesday appeared to offer his take on the film “Sound of Freedom.” Beckham was unsure of how to feel about the movie, which stars Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino and others and sheds light on the child trafficking crisis by telling the story of Tim Ballard, a former US … Read more

Who is Uncle Chris, the TikTok star who went missing after watching ‘Sound of Freedom’?

Who is Uncle Chris, the TikTok star who went missing after watching ‘Sound of Freedom’?

Chris Rooney is best known as lovable “Uncle Chris” on TikTok, where he boasts 5.7 million followers. But the 26-year-old recently went missing on July 25 after viewing the controversial film “Sound of Freedom” and promoting online fundraisers in an attempt to aid the fight against child trafficking, the film’s subject. The film, which was … Read more

Marlon Wayans speaks about comedic freedom with Jalen Rose

Marlon Wayans speaks about comedic freedom with Jalen Rose

It’s pretty darn difficult not to laugh after seeing the legendary Marlon Wayans on-screen or stage. The Manhattan-raised comedic genius – one of many talented individuals in his family – has been cracking smiles since the late 1980s on TV and in hilarious movies. Recently, Wayans launched a stand-up tour across America and Canada – catch … Read more

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings give Jalen Rose keys to financial freedom

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings give Jalen Rose keys to financial freedom

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings bring a wealth of knowledge to the world of personal finance. They are the bright minds behind Earn Your Leisure — a revolutionary media platform that approaches financial literacy in a way that can be grasped by all. Their down-to-earth style often showcases celebrity interviews with huge names such as … Read more