The National Heads-Up Poker Championship is returning in 2025 after a 12-year hiatus, and it is an undeniable victory for fans of the game. The NHUPC was one of the most iconic and widely watched poker events during the height of the poker boom, airing annually on NBC from 2005 through 2013. At a time…
This is what Elon Musk’s personal feed on X looks like. He follows more than 1,000 people: right-wing influencers, conspiracy theorists, anti-transgender activists and dozens of his own superfans. His feed represents a flattering alternate reality filled with boundless praise — for him, for Tesla, for X, for his politics. And it mirrors his own…
Jul 12, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Derrick Lewis (red gloves) fights Tallison Teixeira (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Derrick Lewis has often said that he has no interest in a five-round title fight at this point in his career, but the…
Jul 19, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya (11) celebrates after scoring a goal with midfielder Jesus Bueno (8) in the first half against the Houston Dynamo FC at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images A late VAR decision in the 85th minute helped split the points between the Philadelphia…
Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in this position before….
Jul 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) celebrates his two-run home run with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians is a man of few words, so he lets…
By A.O. Scott A.O. Scott, a critic at large for the Book Review, recorded the poem that appears in this piece. Dec. 11, 2025 A famous poet once observed that it is difficult to get the news from poems. The weather is a different story. April showers, summer sunshine and — maybe especially — the…
Jun 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds up the Larry OíBrien Championship Trophy during the Champions Opening Ceremony for the parade inside the Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images A shirtless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander toted the NBA Finals MVP trophy behind a parade float Tuesday, raising his…
May 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images The Toronto Blue Jays will look to extend a pair of winning streaks when they open a three-game series against the host Tampa Bay…
When does a minuscule chance feel like a big deal? When it has anything to do with Shohei Ohtani. So while Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said this week that Ohtani has a “north of zero” chance of pitching before the All-Star break, it was not exactly a signal to start gobbling up tickets….
