On a recent morning, I knocked on the front door of a handsome two-story home in Redwood City, Calif. Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs. This svelte humanoid greeted me with what seemed to be a…
Mar 29, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves send Spencer Schwellenbach to the mound for their home opener on Friday against the Miami Marlins in hopes…
Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the eleventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Juan Soto can expect a warm reaction at Citi Field when he finally plays his first home game as a…
Apr 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) celebrates with left fielder Heliot Ramos (17) after the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images After posting a sub-.500 road record in their first season under manager Bob Melvin in 2024, the San Francisco Giants…
In November 1940, four children showed up after dark at a stone farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. They arrived by car down a long dirt driveway. The headlights illuminated the tall elm trees surrounding the manor house, and the rooms inside were lit up brightly. Brian, Susan, Sheila and Malcolm Barlow, ages 12 to 5, had…
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) hypes up the crowd as Boston fans chant for the Celtics as time expires and they defeated the Grizzlies 117-103 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Monday, March 31, 2025. The Boston Celtics are one of the few NBA teams with a better record on the road than at home this…
Mar 29, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) slides into home plate in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to put a brutal season-opening road sweep behind them when they open their home…
Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) reacts after scoring a goal in the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Kings will look to start another home-ice points streak when they host the San Jose…
Feb 24, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) during team introductions before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images INDIANAPOLIS — Kelvin Sampson and Houston are tuning out nostalgia and naysayers with a goal of tunnel vision when the top-seeded…
Don’t be intimidated: Claire Saffitz’s step-by-step guide produces the finest bread with a crisp exterior and airy crumb. Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 Claire Saffitz is back for another round of Try This at Home, a series where she guides you through different baking projects and techniques. Today’s lesson is on sourdough bread….
