Mar 25, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) pulls down a rebound in front of guard Luguentz Dort (5) against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 18 of his game-high 32 points in a lead-creating first…
Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket after the game Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns became the first teammates to record triple-doubles in the…
Whenever I take over the newsletter from Melissa Clark for a day, I feel like the wacky sitcom neighbor who always shows up when it’s time to eat. So let’s get into it. Over the course of my long reporting career, I’ve lived in all quadrants of America. And one of the great joys of…
Feb 29, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Is it baseball season already? Yes, sir, and even before we arrive at Opening Day, there are…
The Trump administration intends to terminate the United States’ financial support for Gavi, the organization that has helped purchase critical vaccines for children in developing countries, saving millions of lives over the past quarter century, and to significantly scale back support for efforts to combat malaria, one of the biggest killers globally. The administration has…
“Dame Time” might not apply to the Milwaukee Bucks making a deep postseason run. The Bucks are in a virtual tie for fifth place with the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference with 11 games left in the regular season. The Pistons being tied with Milwaukee is a sign of a huge rise for Detroit….
Is it or isn’t it? On Tuesday, a listing surfaced on eBay purportedly offering Melania Trump’s wedding dress for sale. You know, the one designed by John Galliano for Dior couture, reportedly costing more than $100,000, worn by the first lady at her Mar-a-Lago wedding to Donald J. Trump and featured on her only Vogue…
Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dunks the ball during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images As exciting as the quantity in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament can…
For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression. Before retiring, you’re getting up in the morning, socializing with co-workers and dealing with the mental challenges of your…
Mar 24, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) adjusts his elbow pad during his at bat in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images On Major League Baseball’s day of aces, two of the best will oppose each other Thursday…
