Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela announces retirement

Oct 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) walks to the field before the game against the San Jose Earthquake at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images Los Angeles FC legend Carlos Vela, who set the MLS single-season record with 34 goals in 2019, announced his retirement on…

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Giants seek series sweep of skidding Braves

Jun 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) is doused with Gatorade after hitting a walk off home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images Two teams streaking in opposite directions will wrap up a tightly contested three-game…

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Silver Is No Longer Just for Heirlooms

The artist and silversmith Leo Costelloe’s cutlery appears to be made from silky ribbons, his keepsake boxes are topped with hanks of human hair and his hand-forged sterling vases take the shape of bodega-style paper bouquet wrappers. “I am playing with function and the expectations of an object,” says the London-based Costelloe, 31, who grew…

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