When quarterback Brock Purdy was clearing out his locker in January after the San Francisco 49ers missed the NFL playoffs, he was asked about his upcoming contract talks. “I want to get it done quick,” Purdy said. “I’m not the kind of guy that wants to have any kind of drama associated with anything.” Purdy…
May 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Houston Astros might need to rethink how they approach the first pitch to every batter in the visiting Seattle…
The New York Mets’ record of futility lasted 62 years until the Chicago White Sox claimed the title in 2024. Chicago’s hold on the crown may last just one year. The White Sox finished last season with 121 losses, one more than the 1962 expansion Mets, and the 2025 Colorado Rockies are on pace to…
A troubling trend lingered between the Detroit Lions’ most meaningful game of last season and their first exhibition of 2025. Turnovers, your honor. Detroit committed five during Thursday’s lopsided Hall of Fame Game loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Canton, Ohio, matching its total from a season-ending, 45-31 defeat in an NFC divisional playoff…
Jun 19, 2025; Frisco, Texas, USA; Cassie Porter lines up a putt on the 15th green during the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland and Cassie Porter of Australia teamed up to shoot a 4-under-par 66 on Thursday, enough for a one-shot lead…
Jul 21, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) hits a two-run single against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The decision to start two catchers helped ignite the Atlanta offense. The Braves, who host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in…
The Cannes Film Festival is getting more covered-up — and just in time for the opening ceremony honoring the octogenarian Robert De Niro. Bella Hadid, newly blonde, is already in town, and stars expected include Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson and Emma Stone. But anyone expecting one of the most reliable moves on the red carpet…
Feb 27, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) moves the puck as Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) defends during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The 2025 Stanley Cup Final begins Wednesday night in Edmonton, with the Oilers seeking to atone for last year’s…
Jun 19, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) throws the ball to first base for an out during the fourth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Nick Kurtz drilled a two-run homer to center field with one out in the bottom of…
new video loaded: Meet Our New Restaurant Critics transcript Back transcript Meet Our New Restaurant Critics Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao are the new restaurant critics at The New York Times, succeeding Pete Wells. While the two new critics are still going to be discreet when dining out for The Times, they have decided to…
