Don’t count out a Scottie Scheffler US Open comeback for career grand slam

Sure, Scottie Scheffler stands six shots behind leader Wyndham Clark entering Sunday’s U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock Hills. If you think that’s insurmountable, you either don’t know Scheffler very well or haven’t been paying a lot of attention to golf the past three years as he’s had a stranglehold on the world No. 1 ranking in Tiger Woods-like dominant fashion. Different from the flash of Woods, no one makes better artwork of hanging around in big golf tournaments than Scheffler. Clark will be acutely aware of that as he waits out the better part of Sunday for his tee…

Trump asks Americans to vote on new acronym in ICE’s rebranding effort

President Trump is floating a rebranding effort that might cool down some critics of his tough crackdown on illegal immigration — and infuriate others. Trump on Saturday asked Americans whether the acronym for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, should be changed to NICE. “The concept I have had for…

Yankees bats no-show, Will Warren flops in sloppy loss to Reds

For much of the season, regardless of who’s in the lineup or on the injured list, the Yankees have played like the best team in the American League.  Saturday was not one of those days.  There was a no-show from the offense, sloppy defense and an uninspiring start by Will…

Crippling impact of Paramount-Warner deal on Los Angeles workforce revealed

Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery could lead to devastating bloodshed for Hollywood’s economy, according to a new report from Los Angeles County. The merger between the two legacy studios puts about 2,500 jobs in the county and 6,000 globally at potential risk, the County Department of…

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…

Tobias Myers closing in on Mets return but role remains up in air

Tobias Myers is close to rejoining the Mets, but it won’t be as a fully stretched out starting pitcher. The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse two weeks ago, at which time team officials indicated Myers could be lengthened into a starter. In his most recent outing on Thursday, he…

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…

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