Several Sacramento Kings reporters thirsting over guard Zach LaVine has become one of the biggest stories in sports. During the Kings’ media day on Monday, two female reporters were heard on a hot mic talking about LaVine, who exercised his $49 million player option for the 2026–27 season with the Kings in June, and his … Read more
ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola’s sister-in-law, Amanda Spatola, shared a message from their family after the Worldwide Leader confirmed he died unexpectedly at the age of 47 on Monday. “There are no adequate words to express the sadness our family feels right now,” Amanda, who is married to Chris’ brother, J.P. Spatola, wrote in … Read more
Stephanie Corn was shopping for shoes in Houston when a terrifying realization stopped her cold: She had no idea where she was. Frightened, she ducked into a dressing room and called her now-ex-husband to pick her up. “He asked me where I was and I couldn’t tell him,” Corn, 56, told The Post. “I had … Read more
Brittany Mahomes was screaming “bad words” for hours as the Chiefs held off the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night to improve to 2-0 on the season. Her husband, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a clutch pass to running back Kenneth Walker III for a 22-yard gain that set up Harrison Butker’s 40-yard game-winning … Read more
This may leave the language police speechless. Over the last decade, a growing movement has sought to scrub words considered harmful or offensive from the lexicon, replacing them with alternatives proponents say are less psychologically distressing to hear and read. But new research suggests there’s little evidence that the swap actually improves well-being — and … Read more
Here’s the word on words. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary is vocab-maxing with a staggering 1,400 new words added to its book to help you crush your Scrabble opponents. If you have ever seen an influencer “looksmaxxing” or someone talking about their “Sunday scaries” on TikTok, the iconic publisher now has official definitions to help. Merriam-Webster’s new … Read more
While there still aren’t many details about what actually happened inside Madison Square Garden during Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding on July 3, the celebrity-centric guest list and what these celebrities wore to the wedding was what stole the most headlines, since that’s these guests entering and leaving the wedding is what the public … Read more
The beauty-obsessed are refusing to “let go and let God.” Even the Pope has something to say about looksmaxxing and the so-called “Mar-A-Lago face.” This week, the Vatican released a document approved by Pope Leo XIV advising against cosmetic surgery. The document, titled “Thinking about Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” … Read more
Have you ever been mid-flight and wondered what’s going on in the cockpit? A United Airlines passenger was lucky enough to find out. The passenger took to the r/unitedairlines forum on Reddit to dish about the gossip they accidentally overheard on a recent flight. “For 2.5 hours, I listened to all the calls, prechecks, and … Read more
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 “cougar” has been unleashed. John Mellencamp just announced he’s striking out on his nationwide ‘Dancing Words Tour’ that will send him to fairgrounds, amphitheaters and pavilions from July through … Read more
Say what? Get your notebooks ready because a new Gen Z slang word is circulating — and it sounds oddly familiar but is not a compliment, by any means. “Choppelganger,” the latest term being thrown around by today’s kids, is not to be confused with “doppelganger.” While the latter refers to someone who looks exactly … Read more
Anywhere you go in the United States, you’re likely to encounter a word you’ve never heard before or never used regularly, as each state has its own set of slang words that might cause a few head scratches. But that’s what makes each of the 50 states unique, thanks to the blending of cultures and … Read more
Sharon Osbourne was by Ozzy Osbourne’s side until the very end. The former talk show host, 73, is recalling her late husband’s last moments, months after he died at age 76 in July. “He was up and down to the bathroom all night, and it was like 4:30 a.m., and he said, ‘Wake up.’ I … Read more
That’s a ballsy idea! President Donald Trump weighed in on the age-old debate about the proper name for soccer — insisting it should be called football in the United States. Trump announced his controversial preference during the World Cup 2026 drawing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on Friday afternoon, where he was honored … Read more
Doomscrolling has a new hazard. Oxford University Press announced “rage bait” is its 2025 word of the year. The prestigious publisher defines “rage bait” as “online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative, or offensive, typically posted in order to increase traffic to or engagement with a particular web page … Read more
Watch that potty mouth. Those curse words your mother once upon a time told you not to use, or you’ll have to wash your mouth out with soap, are not even considered that bad anymore, according to Gen Z. According to research conducted by a team at Macquarie University, the generation born between 1997 and … Read more
Luke Bryan is getting candid on his sister Kelly Bryan’s sudden death in 2007 at the age of 39. “I’ve never really explained what happened to my sister,” the country superstar, 49, shared while on Tuesday’s episode of the CNN podcast, “All There Is with Anderson Cooper.” “There’s some misinformation out there on the internet, and … Read more
ESPN personality Elle Duncan was in disbelief over Kendrick Perkins’ pun about pain medication that he dropped during an appearance on “SportsCenter” Tuesday. The former NBA champ was about to sign off, but first he had a joke prepared for Duncan — who opened the segment earlier by saying, “You know, when you work at … Read more
Amy Duggar King is still haunted by a scary encounter she had with her cousin Josh Duggar. The “19 Kids and Counting” alum’s new book, “Holy Disruptor,” chronicles her experiences within the well-known Arkansas family beyond reality TV. In it, she details the scandal that shattered their once-wholesome image. In 2015, TLC canceled the series after reports … Read more
The mother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared to fire back at criticism he received from former NFL head coach Rex Ryan on Monday. Ryan had some terse words for Sanders after the rookie said he was capable of playing better than some of the starters in the league. However, Sanders has not moved up from … Read more