Tennis body shots: Hit the ball first, talk during the handshake at the net later
Tagging an opponent can be the best way to win a point, but players don’t like getting hit by a small yellow missile with no apology.
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A Pope Who Ministers to the Suffering? Yup, He’s a White Sox Fan.
Pope Leo was spotted at the 2005 World Series, a rare moment of triumph for the pride of Chicago’s South Side.
How Trump Can Close a Nuclear Deal with Iran
In trying to rein in Iran’s nuclear program, the Trump administration faces a thorny dilemma. Part of it is of the president’s own making: In 2018, President Trump pulled out of the existing nuclear deal — the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action …
Rosenthal: How Max Fried has turned into a different pitcher with the Yankees, plus more MLB notes
More on the Pirates’ mess, the A’s lackluster defense and the red-hot Royals’ offensive needs.
Can Hakeem Jeffries Break Through?
Last week I went down to Washington to speak to Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, after he gave a speech marking Donald Trump’s calamitous first 100 days in office. At a time when many Democrats feel leaderless, Jeffries, usually a …
Can Democrats Win the Working Class and Save the Republic?
Senator Chris Murphy on the Democrats’ “five alarm” crisis.
Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years
Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide.
Tesla Sales Fall in Germany and U.K. to Lowest Point in 2 Years
Demand for the U.S. auto maker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.
Europeans Shun Tesla, Even as Electric Vehicle Sales Rise
Demand for the U.S. auto maker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.
Trump and Harvard Both Want ‘Viewpoint Diversity.’ What Does It Mean?
The administration has accused the university of lacking viewpoint diversity. Harvard is fighting its demands, but embracing the vague term.