The mucus and hairs in your nose can trap larger particles, and the mucus and cilia in your upper airway can catch some as well, said Luke Montrose, an environmental toxicologist at Colorado State University. But some PM2.5 or smaller particles can bypass these defenses and penetrate the deepest parts of your lungs. Dr. Montrose…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The condensed nature of the college football season puts a high premium on every game. While the first month of the season can be a trial-and-error adjustment period for some programs, it’s also high stakes for teams expecting to be flawless in the loss column. Programs with championship aspirations and…
Aug 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals have won three straight at Cleveland to join the Guardians atop the AL Central standings. With…
Kansas redshirt junior quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) fires off a pass during Friday’s Spring Preview at Rock Chalk Park. No. 22 Kansas begins its nomadic schedule against Lindenwood on Thursday in Kansas City, Kan. The Jayhawks are rebuilding their stadium from scratch, so they won’t play on campus all season. Their opponent is facing an…
Aug 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) reacts after hitting a three RBI home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Nick Castellanos never has to wonder whether he has the full support of his manager. Philadelphia Phillies…
Aug 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Flexen (77) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung watched from the stands Monday as his younger brother, Jace, helped the Detroit Tigers…
Jul 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports When the visiting Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators open their seasons on Saturday afternoon, there won’t be a lack of motivation on either side in…
Iowa’s Cade McNamara (12) looks to throw during Kids Day at Kinnick Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. A wobbly fall camp and rustiness from last season’s knee injury didn’t prevent Cade McNamara from winning Iowa’s starting quarterback job. McNamara will play his first game in 11 months on Saturday…
Aug 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) and LA Sparks guard Crystal Dangerfield (14) battle for the ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The New York Liberty experienced some sluggish moments on Monday night in their game against the Phoenix…
Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) points during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports The Denver Broncos, after declaring rookie Bo Nix as their starter last week, decided to keep all three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster…
