“I don’t know who came up with that,” says Caroline Sunvold, a former D.C.C., in the series. “That’s what kind of rips up people’s hips.” She should know. Ms. Sunvold, still in her 20s, has undergone hip and knee surgery, and in some scenes, relies on a walker as she recovers. Yet she misses the…
Jul 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Mercado (63) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves will send nine-year veteran Reynaldo Lopez to the mound on Sunday to face Philadelphia Phillies rookie Michael Mercado in…
“Making It Work” is a series is about small-business owners striving to endure hard times. When Karen Schiro, a real estate agent in Fairfax Station, Va., realized last year that she was suffering from burnout, she reached out to a burnout coach, Ellyn Schinke, based in Tacoma, Wash. “I knew that I was burned out…
May 6, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets wasted no time deploying Edwin Diaz in his return to the bullpen. The hard-throwing closer helped the…
Jul 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches to Minnesota Twins right fielder Manuel Margot (13) in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers have a chance Sunday to do something they haven’t done in a while — sweep a series. They’ll…
Jul 6, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) steals home beside Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants will try to win their fourth series in a row when they face the host…
Jul 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jesse Winker (6) celebrates with center fielder James Wood (50) after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports Sunday marks the completion of Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood’s…
Jul 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Xfinity Series driver Shane Van Gisberaen (97) reacts after winning The Loop 121 at the Chicago Street Race. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports In the nation’s Second City this weekend, standout road racer Shane van Gisbergen will be seeking his own second — another NASCAR Cup Series win….
Jul 5, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during his match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia (not shown) on day five of The Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz…
Jul 4, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Madison Keys of the United States returns a shot during her match against Yafan Wang of China (not shown) on day four of The Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini advanced to her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on…
