Jul 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alavarez (44) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with injuries and uncertainty as they continue…
Sunshine seems to make a strong case against daily sunscreen. When we step outside on a clear day, the sun’s ultraviolet light triggers the body to produce endorphins that lower stress and boost mood. UV rays also tell our skin to make vitamin D. And when we look up at the morning sun, our bodies…
Jul 1, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias (11) celebrates with second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals during the tenth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports The second half of the season for the New York…
In case you haven’t heard, national parks in the United States have been busy in recent years. Record-breaking busy. But one way to enjoy the bounty of a national park without unwelcome company is to get into the backcountry on a day hike. “In the backcountry, you get away from the crowds and the infrastructure,”…
In a field on the outskirts of Kyiv, the founders of Vyriy, a Ukrainian drone company, were recently at work on a weapon of the future. To demonstrate it, Oleksii Babenko, 25, Vyriy’s chief executive, hopped on his motorcycle and rode down a dirt path. Behind him, a drone followed, as a colleague tracked the…
Jul 1, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; United States head coach Gregg Berhalter talks with midfielder Weston McKennie (8) during the second half of a Copa America match against Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports After the U.S. men’s national soccer team failed to get out of the group stage at…
If you want to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature this summer but have zero interest in pitching a tent, consider the latest raft of glamping and outdoor resorts. Be it in a treehouse, a tricked-out tent, a geodesic dome or a vintage Airstream, you can vacation near national parks and wake…
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) throws during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Left-hander Rob Zastryzny became the 15th different starting pitcher this season for Milwaukee when he pitched a 1-2-3 first inning as an opener in the Brewers’…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The summer of soccer rolls on Monday as the US Men’s National Team looks to stay alive. The hosts of Copa America are in desperation mode after losing to Panama, while the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 continues. And one of the great annual summer sporting rites, Wimbledon, gets…
(File photo) Tyler Bertuzzi (59) dives for the puck as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) starts skating up ice in the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Blackhawks hit free agency with full force on Monday, agreeing to terms with forward Tyler Bertuzzi and bringing back 29-year-old…
