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Updated: August 13, 2011 8PM

POST TIME!

Paranormal activity at the Old Spa

7:16 PM, August 13, 2011 | By ED FOUNTAINE

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saturday's first race here was named the Carl Lizza Memorial to honor one of New...  Read on

JETS

Ryan names Jets captains

2:51 PM, August 13, 2011 | By BRIAN COSTELLO

By BRIAN COSTELLO Jets coach Rex Ryan named his team captains Saturday. Cornerback Darrelle...  Read on

GIANTS

Giants made new offer to Umenyiora on Friday: repor...

7:45 AM, August 13, 2011 | By PAUL SCHWARTZ

For weeks, there's been speculation and information regarding the Giants umwillingess to rip up Osi...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Whitehead, McCullough headline first-annual Franchi...

12:29 AM, August 13, 2011 | By MARC RAIMONDI

Fresh off earning a scholarship offer from Arizona, Bronx native Chris McCullough will compete Saturday night in the first annual The Franchise Classic in Harlem. McCullough, one of the top players nationally in the Class...  Read on

JETS

VIDEO: Costello on Jets camp

8:16 PM, August 12, 2011 | NYPOST.COM

Post beat writer Brian Costello analyzes Jets training camp so far. The Jets will open their...  Read on

GAME REPORT

'Goldeneye 007: Reloaded' impressions

5:13 PM, August 12, 2011 | By ANTHONY SULLA-HEFFINGER

Earlier this week I had a chance to demo Goldeneye 007: Reloaded for the Xbox 360 and PS3. While I...  Read on

GAME REPORT

ThinkSMART: Labyrinth

5:11 PM, August 12, 2011 | By ZOEY SACHS

Labyrinth, an interactive educational game by Mentor Interactive, encourages children to use thinking power, rather than button mashing, to be victorious. The plot is extremely simple: An archeologist doesn't return home...  Read on

GIANTS

VIDEO: How Smith leaving affects Giants

4:55 PM, August 12, 2011 | NYPOST.COM

Post beat writer Paul Schwartz analyzes what Steve Smith leaving for the Eagles means to the Giants. Smith surprisingly signed a one-year contract with the Eagles after Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he did not know when...  Read on

LIVE: THE TV BLOG

Snooki to join 'DWTS' cast: report

4:41 PM, August 12, 2011 | By ANTHONY SULLA-HEFFINGER

She put the ‘tan’ in tango. “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will sign on for the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars,” it was reported today. The pint-sized guidette will join Queen Latifah and Rob...  Read on

YANKEES

Yankees' A-Rod homers in first minor-league at-bat

4:41 PM, August 12, 2011 | ASSOCIATED PRESS

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Alex Rodriguez has hit a long home run in his first minor-league game as part of a rehabilitation program. The Yankees star homered in the first inning Friday night for Tampa against Dunedin in the Class A...  Read on

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Updated: August 13, 2011 8PM

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Metro Tech BID takeover now complete

4:08 AM, August 11, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

It’s official! The public-private Downtown Brooklyn Partnership beginning August 15 will seize...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Task force to transform Brooklyn's Fourth Avenue se...

7:32 PM, August 10, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

As the city looks to transform Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue, Borough President Marty Markowitz has even...  Read on

THE HOMEPAGE

This week's calendar: Aug. 11 to 17

4:09 PM, August 10, 2011

Thursday, Aug. 11 through Sept. 29 “Welcome to the Neighborhood” Tour The developers of...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

East New York bakery hailed for energy-saving effor...

11:01 PM, August 9, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

One of Brooklyn’s oldest and most popular bakeries was honored today going green. Borough...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Brooklyn Community Access Television reaches deal w...

2:33 PM, August 8, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn—which owns and operates Brooklyn Community Access Television (BCAT)— has...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Pier 1 housing, hotel set for Brooklyn Bridge Park

8:11 AM, August 5, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

One of the few finished portions of Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting hundreds of new neighbors. The...  Read on

THE HOMEPAGE

This week's calendar: Aug. 4 to 10

1:23 PM, August 3, 2011

Friday, Aug. 5 Residential Market Update Jacky Teplitzky, a managing director at Prudential...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Nassau nix leaves door open for Islanders move to B...

4:10 AM, August 2, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

If the Islanders want to come to Brooklyn, it's smooth skating now. Nassau County voters last night rejected a referendum to borrow $400 million for a new arena for the Islanders, making it a strong possibility that club...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Aretha Franklin taking another crack at free Coney ...

1:16 AM, July 29, 2011 | By RICH CALDER

The Queen of Soul is showing Brooklyn some R-E-S-P-E-C-T. After cancelling what was to be her...  Read on

THE HOMEPAGE

This week's calendar: July 28 to Aug. 3

5:11 PM, July 27, 2011

Thursday, July 28 Real Estate Networking with Judy Networks Join real estate celebs and...  Read on

Updated: August 13, 2011 8PM

POPWRAP

That's all he wrote

4:54 PM, July 1, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

Well kids, I apologize in advance for what I'm about to say -- especially since it comes on the heels of Oprah Winfrey shuttering her daily talk show -- but this is the very last PopWrap post ever. Yes, after four...  Read on

POPWRAP

Living for this judgemental baby

10:27 AM, July 1, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

Prince William and Lauren Conrad, er, I mean, Kate Middleton began their North American tour today with a stop in Ottawa -- which is where Wills encountered this judgemental chubster during the second best...  Read on

POPWRAP

If 'Larry Crowne' is half this entertaining...

9:23 AM, July 1, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

It may be called 60 Seconds, but you can forgive Cinemax for going over their allotted time with "Larry Crowne" stars and BFF's for decades, Tom Hanks & Julia Roberts. What I love about their chemistry is when the...  Read on

POPWRAP

Freddie Stroma: British people always sound like sc...

9:15 AM, July 1, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

After his breakout role in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," I became all sorts of obsessed with Freddie Stroma. He's just so darn god-looking. Ok, so that was a typo (should have read "good-looking"), but...  Read on

POPWRAP

Drew Van Acker, just cuz

8:33 AM, July 1, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

PopWrap broke the news that the role of Jason DiLaurentis (Alison's brother) had been recast back in June -- swapping Parker Bagley for former underwear model Drew Van Acker. And now, thanks to a sneak peek of...  Read on

POPWRAP

Beyonce does it again

8:26 AM, July 1, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

On May 4, Beyonce surprised Harlem PS 161 while they perfected a Let's Move dance routine to her hit song, "Get Me Bodied." Well, yesterday Beyonce surprised another group of fans in Harlem while they perfected...  Read on

POPWRAP

Ryan Reynolds & Scar Jo's 'Whale' tale

4:41 PM, June 29, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

Although Ryan Reynolds & Scarlett Johansson divorced in December, we have their relationship to thank for a new movie. Sadly (well, depending on your perspective) it's not home made porn, but rather a documentary...  Read on

POPWRAP

David Hyde Pierce: This movie is like a spinning to...

2:56 PM, June 29, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

"My Psychotic Dinner with Andre" would have been a more accurate title for David Hyde Pierce's new movie "The Perfect Host," a film that defies genre (it's a comedy, a drama, a horror movie and a police procedural)...  Read on

POPWRAP

Mindless Minute: Selena Gomez meets her celebrity c...

1:22 PM, June 29, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

My appreciation of Selena Gomez has evolved as my knowledge of her has grown. It began as a fashion obsession. Loving the smattering of styles she sported on various red carpets. Then came the music. "Bang...  Read on

POPWRAP

Is 'Lying Game' a 'Ringer' ringer?

12:10 PM, June 29, 2011 | Jarett Wieselman

The world got its first look at ABC Family's newest series, "The Lying Game," last night with the premiere of a 60 second preview that aptly aired during a "Pretty Little Liars" commercial break. That's when I...  Read on

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Updated: August 13, 2011 8PM

GAME REPORT

'Goldeneye 007: Reloaded' impressions

5:13 PM, August 12, 2011 | By ANTHONY SULLA-HEFFINGER

Earlier this week I had a chance to demo Goldeneye 007: Reloaded for the Xbox 360 and PS3. While I...  Read on

GAME REPORT

ThinkSMART: Labyrinth

5:11 PM, August 12, 2011 | By ZOEY SACHS

Labyrinth, an interactive educational game by Mentor Interactive, encourages children to use thinking power, rather than button mashing, to be victorious. The plot is extremely simple: An archeologist doesn't return home...  Read on

LIVE: THE TV BLOG

Snooki to join 'DWTS' cast: report

4:41 PM, August 12, 2011 | By ANTHONY SULLA-HEFFINGER

She put the ‘tan’ in tango. “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will sign on for the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars,” it was reported today. The pint-sized guidette will join Queen Latifah and Rob...  Read on

MOVIES

Box Office: Will 'Help' unseat 'Apes'?

2:43 PM, August 12, 2011 | Lou Lumenick

...  Read on

LIVE: THE TV BLOG

'Jersey Shore' recap: Season 4, episode 2

11:16 AM, August 12, 2011 | By ANTHONY SULLA-HEFFINGER

That’s amore! Love was definitely in the air during last night’s episode of “Jersey Shore.” The episode opened with the aftermath of the kiss Pauly D shared with Deena. Apparently the rest of the cast is worried that...  Read on

GAME REPORT

US video game industry July retail sales slump to l...

8:11 PM, August 11, 2011 | DOW JONES / NEWSCORE

Retail sales of new video games, consoles and accessories in US stores in July fell to their lowest...  Read on

HEAR THIS: THE MUSIC BLOG

Last night at the Alkaline Trio show

6:30 PM, August 11, 2011 | Maxine Shen

If you couldn't get a ticket to the sold out Alkaline Trio show at Irving Plaza last night, in...  Read on

MOVIES

'30 Minutes or Less' in no way, shape or form based...

12:34 PM, August 11, 2011 | Reed Tucker

I spoke to Danny McBride last week about this Friday's "30 Minutes or Less" and was surprised when...  Read on

THEATER

Bidding farewell to the Royal Shakespeare Company

5:38 PM, August 10, 2011 | Elisabeth Vincentelli

Thanks to the Lincoln Center Festival and the Park Avenue Armory, we got to see five productions by...  Read on

GAME REPORT

Catherine: I'm definitely talking to sheep

5:03 PM, August 10, 2011 | By ZOEY SACHS and WILLIAM VITKA

Atlus is best known for doing things differently. Their games and their track record show a tradition of, if nothing else, thinking outside the box. Which is great for the industry and for gamers. Atlus' newest title,...  Read on

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Updated: August 13, 2011 8PM

JETS

Ryan names Jets captains

2:51 PM, August 13, 2011 | By BRIAN COSTELLO

By BRIAN COSTELLO Jets coach Rex Ryan named his team captains Saturday. Cornerback Darrelle...  Read on

GIANTS

Giants made new offer to Umenyiora on Friday: repor...

7:45 AM, August 13, 2011 | By PAUL SCHWARTZ

For weeks, there's been speculation and information regarding the Giants umwillingess to rip up Osi...  Read on

JETS

VIDEO: Costello on Jets camp

8:16 PM, August 12, 2011 | NYPOST.COM

Post beat writer Brian Costello analyzes Jets training camp so far. The Jets will open their...  Read on

GIANTS

VIDEO: How Smith leaving affects Giants

4:55 PM, August 12, 2011 | NYPOST.COM

Post beat writer Paul Schwartz analyzes what Steve Smith leaving for the Eagles means to the Giants. Smith surprisingly signed a one-year contract with the Eagles after Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he did not know when...  Read on

YANKEES

Yankees' A-Rod homers in first minor-league at-bat

4:41 PM, August 12, 2011 | ASSOCIATED PRESS

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Alex Rodriguez has hit a long home run in his first minor-league game as part of a rehabilitation program. The Yankees star homered in the first inning Friday night for Tampa against Dunedin in the Class A...  Read on

JETS

Burress out of Jets preseason opener

12:52 PM, August 12, 2011 | By BRIAN COSTELLO

Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress underwent an MRI exam Friday that confirmed his left ankle was sprained, and he will not play in Monday's preseason opener against the Texans. Burress injured the ankle Aug. 3 while...  Read on

FANTASY TRACKER

Chat: Getting ready for Fantasy Football Season

11:53 AM, August 12, 2011

Here's a recap of Friday's chat with Anthony-Sulla Heffinger. CLICK HERE...  Read on

GIANTS

No surgery for Osi; should practice with Giants Mon...

5:26 PM, August 11, 2011 | By PAUL SCHWARTZ

Osi Umenyiora does not need immediate surgery on his left knee and he should be able to finally hit...  Read on

GIANTS

Giants GM defends offseason, predicts playoff spot

5:22 PM, August 11, 2011 | By PAUL SCHWARTZ

A defensive and at times defiant general manager Jerry Reese faced the music Thursday afternoon after Giants practice and, hit with an onslaught of questions about his the lack of activity in free agency offered what sure...  Read on

FANTASY TRACKER

Fantasy Football Draft preview: Defense and Special...

4:46 PM, August 11, 2011 | By ANTHONY SULLA-HEFFINGER

Defense wins championships. This classic phrase may hold true in the NFL, but when it comes to fantasy football, it couldn’t be any further from the truth. Sure, grabbing a great defense can help you during the season, but...  Read on

H.S. SPORTS

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  • Marc Raimondi
  • Joseph Staszewski
  • Zach Braziller
Updated: August 13, 2011 8PM

MARC RAIMONDI

Whitehead, McCullough headline first-annual Franchi...

12:29 AM, August 13, 2011 | By MARC RAIMONDI

Fresh off earning a scholarship offer from Arizona, Bronx native Chris McCullough will compete Saturday night in the first annual The Franchise Classic in Harlem. McCullough, one of the top players nationally in the Class...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

St. Ray's Dingle down to seven colleges

11:07 PM, August 11, 2011 | By MARC RAIMONDI

St. Raymond forward Daniel Dingle, one of the top rising seniors in New York City, has trimmed his college list down to seven, according to his brother and AAU coach with the Long Island Lightning, Dana Dingle. The 6-foot-7...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Raimondi: A road warrior glad to be home

1:29 AM, August 3, 2011 | By MARC RAIMONDI

Route 222. North 5th Street Highway. Papermill Road. Broadcasting Square. Albright College. For...  Read on

JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

Moore Catholic sharpshooter Rubin commits to Iona C...

9:22 PM, August 2, 2011 | By JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

Moore Catholic guard Christina Rubin verbally committed to play basketball at Iona College on Tuesday night, the rising senior told The Post. Rubin took an unofficial visit to the New Rochelle campus and accepted a...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller: City's best of the live recruiting perio...

2:05 AM, August 2, 2011 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

When the high school basketball season ends, we here at NYPost.com compile an all-city list based on the best players. So, I figured, after a never-ending month of action, why not create something similar for the live...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller: End of long month tough on everyone

11:16 PM, July 30, 2011 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

READING, Pa. – They call July the Dog Days of Summer, but they can also be used to describe the...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Raimondi: Hoops, headbands huge in Reading

10:45 PM, July 29, 2011 | By MARC RAIMONDI

READING, Pa. – I honestly thought head bands were out of style. Like, bell-bottoms out of style. No, no. I don’t mean on the basketball court. LeBron James wears one, so in hoops they’re very much in. I’m talking about in...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Raimondi: The Post storms Central Pennsylvania

11:53 PM, July 28, 2011 | By MARC RAIMONDI

READING, Pa. – It’s never a good sign when the guy working the overnight shift at the hotel you’re staying at has no idea if there’s anything open in the area at 2 a.m. Joe Staszewski and I arrived at the Holiday Inn...  Read on

JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

Staszewski: USJN/Nike National Championships player...

1:44 AM, July 28, 2011 | By JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

It’s that time again. Fresh off a grinding but enjoyable four days at the USJN/Nike National Championships in Washington, D.C., I’ll again take on the roll of college coach and breakdown some of the top performers of the...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller: AAU Super Showcase player breakdowns

1:07 AM, July 28, 2011 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – After my week-long trip to Pennsylvania during the first 10-day block of the live recruiting period, I broke down the area’s top performers. It got good reviews by some, poor ones by others. But that...  Read on

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