The cookbook author Kenji López-Alt knows burgers inside and out. Here are his nonnegotiable rules for success. One tip: Cooking thinner burgers largely on one side helps with their browning and flavor.Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Published July 23, 2025Updated July 23, 2025 As a professional chef, food writer…
July 20, 2023; Hoylake, ENGLAND, GBR; Bryson DeChambeau (LIV player) looks on from the third green during the first round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Liverpool. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Bryson DeChambeau chuckled when he said it last year but there’s no denying the difference between plan and execution when playing…
LeBron James opted in with the Lakers, a one-year deal for his record 23rd season that pays more than $52 million for what would be his eighth year in Los Angeles. James lived his stated longevity dream of teaming with son Bronny on the court with the Lakers last season and helped L.A.’s push to…
Jun 22, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Keegan Bradley reacts after a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images With his stunning win Sunday at the Travelers Championship, Keegan Bradley played his way into contention for an automatic spot on the Ryder Cup team that…
Jun 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets players celebrate after the final out of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The New York Mets took an adventurous route last season to the National League Championship Series, where they fell to the eventual…
In Ovid’s “Pygmalion” an artist creates an ivory sculpture of a woman so beautiful that he falls in love with it. He kisses his statue, adorns it with jewels and finery, and prays to Venus for a bride just like her. Venus answers his prayer. She grants the statue life, turning ivory to flesh. Pygmalion…
Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images After plenty of attention was brought to Luka Doncic’s fitness level following his shocking February trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, the five-time All-Star has…
Jul 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James (10) shoots over Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Dallas rookies Aziaha James and Paige Bueckers did the heavy lifting while combining for 51 points as the shorthanded Dallas Wings defeated…
Elon Musk said in a social media post early Wednesday that he regretted some of his posts and comments about President Trump last week, which had led the president to disparage the tech billionaire, a feud that played out in real time on social media. Mr. Musk said on his X platform that some of…
Jun 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (16) hits a 3-run home run as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) looks on in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Nolan Gorman had a three-run homer and Willson Contreras added a solo shot as…
