Trent Grisham lands on IL as Jasson Dominguez returns early in brutal Yankees injury stretch

TORONTO – Nearly half of the Yankees’ Opening Day lineup is now on the injured list. Trent Grisham joined the growing list of walking wounded Saturday, being placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain that he suffered Friday night in an 8-5 loss at Rogers Centre. To replace him, the Yankees activated Jasson Domínguez off the injured list a few days earlier than they had planned, with the potential for him to start in right field Saturday against the Blue Jays. Spencer Jones will likely take over the bulk of center field duties while Grisham is out,…

Science news this week: El Niño arrives, the Artemis III crew are revealed, a ‘cold blob’ expands across the Atlantic, and a forgotten note from Richard Feynman gets deciphered

This week’s science news was awash with alarming updates from the world’s oceans, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declaring the official onset of El Niño.El Niño is the warm phase of a multiyear natural climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that supercharges temperatures across the globe, and this…

Jamien Sherwood committed to fixing what derailed his Jets season

Jamien Sherwood entered last season armed with a new contract, a new coach and a new role.  The Jets gave Sherwood a three-year, $45 million deal in March 2025, a show of faith from new coach Aaron Glenn that he believed Sherwood could be at the center of his defense…

USMNT avoids another kit disaster with flag-inspired ‘Stripes’ look

The United States men’s national team made a statement on Friday. Not with their performance, their tactical adjustments, or effort. But with their jersey. For the first time in decades, the players genuinely love what they’re wearing on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their opening match…

Has all the water on Earth been peed before?

As water molecules move around the planet through the water cycle, they take on many forms, moving from solid to liquid to gas and back again. They can make up snowpacks melting in the spring, a river rushing to the ocean, clouds carried on sea breezes, and even pee flushed…

Trump’s name removal from Kennedy Center pushed to Saturday due to thunderstorms

The Trump administration on Friday said in a filing the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been delayed due to bad weather which may pose safety concerns for workers and expected it to be completed early on Saturday. Earlier in the day, a federal judge in Washington declined a…

Mets’ Nolan McLean lasts just four innings as rookie’s woes continue

After a three-up, three-down first inning, Nolan McLean’s recent control struggles continued in the Mets’ 7-5 win over the Braves on Friday night at Citi Field. The right-handed pitcher lasted just four innings, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and four walks. He threw 93 pitches. The 24-year-old once again…

Footwear Fit Problems May Affect More People Than Expected

A study conducted in March 2026 found considerable variation between foot measurements and the dimensions used in traditional shoe sizing. Researchers suggest this mismatch may contribute to common fit and comfort issues experienced by consumers. The research also identified differences between left and right feet, which can make finding suitable…

Fate brought Falorin Balogun to USMNT and it’s already reaping benefits

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The noise inside Los Angeles Stadium on Friday night was deafening; 70,492 fans draped in red, white and blue roared with every American attack and chanted “USA!” throughout the 90-minute match. They were encouraged by a new face on the United States men’s national team. A striker…

Dodgers’ late meltdown results in Pirates’ unlikely victory

PITTSBURGH –– First, the Pirates robbed Shohei Ohtani of a sure-fire home run. Then, they turned around and stole the whole game. At the start of the seventh inning Wednesday night, the Dodgers had a five-run lead, Ohtani on the mound and a series-clinching win all but secured at PNC…

US launches new strikes on ‘multiple targets’ in Iran, CENTCOM says

The US military launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran Wednesday evening, hours after President Trump warned additional attacks on the Islamic Republic were coming to try and force Tehran to re-enter serious peace negotiations. “U.S. Central Command [CENTCOM] forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m.…

Yankees test Jasson Dominguez in right field with Aaron Judge sidelined

The Martian is learning to inhabit a new planet. Jasson Domínguez played right field Tuesday at Triple-A and was scheduled to do so again Wednesday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez has never played right field in the majors — and only done so once in his minor-league career…

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