May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) hits a 3-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images With only 90 career walks in 1,842 plate appearances entering this season, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena seemed an unlikely candidate to…
My husband’s current favorite dinner category is “spicy tomato seafood.” This, as you may well know, is a generous category with delicious offerings: puttanesca, bouillabaisse (with added chile flakes) and all manner of seafood stews. It doesn’t hurt, either, that spicy tomato seafood makes good use of pantry and freezer staples: canned tomatoes, garlic, chile…
All the best weeknight pastas begin the same, mysterious way: a few pantry ingredients come together to create an alchemical spark, preferably in 30 minutes or less. Breadcrumbs, red chile flakes and anchovies are a classic example that I turn to again and again; Parmesan, lemon and butter are another. The flavors magically and effortlessly…
Stephen Curry hasn’t made a whole lot of mistakes in his career. But he made a big one this week on national television. He didn’t hustle back on defense. And just like that, the Warriors were doomed. Forget the brilliant run that had arrived from Miami with Jimmy Butler and the rest of his baggage….
Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. The Phoenix Suns have yet to wave the white flag on their highly disappointing season. But sinking fast and sitting six games below .500 with just 16 games remaining, the Suns could…
