It took nine years, but we finally know what the New York Mets would have looked like in 2016 if they’d re-signed Daniel Murphy instead of letting their 2015 postseason star walk to the division rival Washington Nationals — where he promptly delivered the season of his life and single-handedly shifted the balance of power…
May 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (20) throws to the San Francisco Giants in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Twins will be aiming for a season sweep of six games with the Baltimore Orioles when the teams meet Thursday afternoon. The…
May 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve (27) is congratulated by Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Jose Altuve produced his 12th career multi-homer game as the…
Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images During Sunday’s NBA Summer League game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN’s…
What does it mean to be a “best restaurant”? And what to make of a list as wide-ranging as this one? Can a storefront barbecue spot in Kansas specializing in turkey legs sit next to a tiny jewel box of a restaurant with a tasting menu in the Bay Area? What about a sultry new…
May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The sting of a 42-point loss has…
Jul 11, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning his match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day 12 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy built an early advantage and shook off some late jitters to finish a…
When the 82-year-old artist Howardena Pindell was a child, she saw herself in the face of a mummy. This was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in the late 1940s or early 1950s — she can’t quite remember the year. But she clearly recalls the painting, an eerily naturalistic Fayum portrait from Roman Egypt, which…
Jun 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) collides with Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) in the first quarter at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images Satou Sabally poured in 22 points and pulled down nine rebounds as the visiting Phoenix Mercury defeated the Las Vegas…
By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Jan. 8, 2026Updated Jan. 8, 2026 Cooking at home remains one of the most reliable ways to eat well, giving you control over ingredients, portions and seasonings. It also makes it easier to build meals around whole foods instead of heavily processed options. But…
