Imagine Lance Alworth starring for $20,000 in the 1960s at the outset of his Hall of Fame career with the San Diego Chargers. Or fast forward three-plus decades later to when San Francisco 49ers star Jerry Rice signed for what seemed to be a fortune — $32 million over seven seasons. Hope those two Pro…
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA;Miami quarterback Cam Ward (QB15) talks to the press during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images There was an obvious floor for 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, and a ceiling most pegged to be approaching All-Pro level — if he…
Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough during Pro Day at the UofL Football’s Trager Indoor Practice Facility Tuesday, March 25, 2025. GREEN BAY, Wis. — On a night where teams focused on defense over offense, the talk around the NFL draft on Friday night was still all about the quarterbacks. Particularly one who wasn’t drafted. Of the…
8 a.m. Savor fresh-baked biscuits With numerous trees lining its streets, it’s no surprise that the town of Duck is a designated bird sanctuary. Start the day with breakfast beneath the boughs at Treehouse Cafe + Coffee. Their flavorful biscuits are made onsite from a family recipe. For tradition with a twist, order the Southern…
Many professional writers and artists dream of being chosen for a prestigious residency like Yaddo, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., or MacDowell in Peterborough, N.H. But even amateurs can benefit from the intense concentration a residency allows. For them, select programs offer the opportunity to pay their own way for a few days or even weeks,…
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) high fives Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images After slugging their way to a home-opening victory, the Boston Red Sox will look to keep their…
We live in a culture permeated by therapy, one in which people are eager to apply psychotherapeutic concepts to themselves and their closest relationships. That includes, naturally, the relationship with our parents. But the desire to understand the hows and whys of our parents’ emotional influence is hardly new. Indeed, a classic poem by Philip…
Apr 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images One of the Tampa Bay Rays’ offensive mainstays for the past six years…
Mar 29, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Leon Draisaitl (29), his 50th of the season, during the third period against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Leon Draisaitl’s second goal of the night — his 51st of the season — in a…
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrates a touchdown catch with quarterback Will Howard (18) during the first half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. I try to keep a solid big board before testing, because of the…
