Denny Hamlin grabs pole at Pocono after welcoming son

Jun 8, 2025; Brooklyn, Michigan, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) salutes the crowd after winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Perhaps not too surprisingly, Pocono (Pa.) Raceway’s all-time winningest driver, Denny Hamlin, was fastest in the field Saturday to earn pole position for Sunday’s…

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Alex Caruso Is the Thunder’s Secret Weapon, and Everyone’s About to Find Out

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted “the nerves were natural” Sunday when the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively to start Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal against Denver. Jettisoning those jitters hinged upon OKC’s calling card — gritty, high-pressure defense personified in veteran Alex Caruso. What the headbanded, 6-foot-5 reserve guard lacks in brand awareness he…

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How to Make the Best Baked Pasta

By Ali Slagle Ali Slagle is a recipe developer and regular contributor to NYT Cooking who specializes in low-effort, high-reward recipes. She is also the author of the cookbook “I Dream of Dinner (so You Don’t Have To).” Published Feb. 23, 2026Updated Feb. 23, 2026 Baked pasta doesn’t even have to try to be a…

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Pacers hammer Cavs, grab 3-1 series lead

May 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) defends during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each…

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