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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ mostly stagnant offense received a surge of life when Max Muncy hit a home run with two outs in ninth inning during Sunday’s NLDS game against the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, the solo shot wasn’t enough to bring Los Angeles back. Josue De Paula popped out one batter later, cementing the Braves … Read more
Lakers star guard Austin Reaves has found a home in Los Angeles, in more ways than one. Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract extension to remain with the Lakers this offseason, and is expected to play a key role for the team this upcoming season. The 28-year-old has also seemingly found an actual home … Read more
Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has a bigger spotlight on him than just about anybody else in sports. His wife, Mamiko Tanaka, prefers to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible. This is why it’s always cool to see Mamiko out in public, particularly when she’s at Dodgers games. Shohei Ohtani #17 of … Read more
Taylor Swift did not make the trip to Las Vegas for the Chiefs’ divisional contest against the Raiders after her surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in New York. Kansas City won the game 30-27, but saw receiver Tyquan Thornton suffer a gruesome ankle injury. Husband Travis Kelce had just two catches for 15 yards … Read more
The Dodgers are never short on celebrities when they play playoff games at home. And the current heat wave in Los Angeles didn’t keep these celebrities away when the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 on Saturday. Among these was Vanessa Bryant, who posted several photos and videos from her time at Saturday’s Dodgers game to … Read more
New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher probability of developing dementia or cognitive impairment in the future. A study involving 833,417 participants aged 50 and older examined the connection between a voice disorder, hearing loss, or both with the chance of developing cognitive impairment … Read more
The 49ers are without their top pass rusher against the Broncos, as Nick Bosa remains sidelined with a calf injury. But that doesn’t mean Bosa’s model girlfriend, Ella Ailiff, is missing out on Sunday’s action. San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa’s girlfriend, Ella Ailiff. (Instagram/@ellaailiff). She posted a photo to her Instagram Story in … Read more
Diehard NFL fans are benching the booze this football season. The sober-curious movement has tackled football tailgates, as a surprising new study reveals that football’s notoriously boozy fanbase is dialing back the drinking to save money and stay healthy. Unsurprisingly, in a survey of 1,011 NFL fans, more than half (56%) still believe beer and … Read more
Say what? While hearing loss is often associated with aging — 22% of people over the age of 65 struggle to hear everyday sounds around them — it can affect people of all ages. And certain factors that mess with the ability to properly hear may take some people by surprise, including an item many … Read more
A young bear left two people injured outside their home in a small Idaho town on Friday, authorities said. The attack happened around 3:30 in the morning in the Sunset Heights subdivision near Salmon, Idaho, which has a population of just over 3,000. One of the victims was taken by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional … Read more
Disneyland Paris was forced to slam its gates shut to last-minute visitors after both theme parks completely sold out, leaving hopeful vacationers stranded outside. Last-minute parkgoers looking for same-day passes were turned away on Saturday, Oct. 3, as massive crowds packed into Disneyland Park and the newly revamped Disney Adventure World. Fan site ED92 reported … Read more
Let’s hear it for the boys. What started as an innocent prank between guy friends ended as a potentially life-saving discovery for one man. Now, the recipient of the practical joke is issuing an important warning to other men about an oft-overlooked, yet deadly disease. While on a boys trip to Las Vegas, Robert Pfleghardt … Read more
Americans looking to save on a quick and easy breakfast may want to look beyond the usual fast-food favorites, as a new ranking highlighted several unexpected chains that also deliver plenty of bang for your buck. The food site Tasting Table recently highlighted 12 breakfast chains that it says offer standout value, including familiar names … Read more
Jordon Hudson knew the significance of Oct. 3rd. At least she seemed to when she stepped out in a pink outfit for North Carolina’s football game on Saturday. The 25-year-old wore a “Mean Girls” inspired pink satin two-piece while on the sidelines to support her 74-year-old boyfriend Bill Belichick as he coached the Tar Heels … Read more
Everything gets better with age. Feeling 40 at 80, with no higher risk of disease, your body still strong, and your zest for life intact—longevity certainly has its appeal. And one study found that some people may live longer if their parents possess a rare trait that only around 100,000 people have. Longevity has become … Read more
Social Security recipients can prepare for a bigger payday. Next year, approximately 70 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive boosted monthly payments. The Social Security Administration will reveal the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the data used to … Read more
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour found himself in the spotlight after winning the Stanley Cup in 2026 and going shirtless during the championship celebrations. Through that, he found a fan in “Wake Up Later, Carolina” host Judith Retana in what was an awkward moment on the show this week. During the weekday morning show on CBS … Read more
There are few things stranger than reading a highly anticipated new book — in this case, Tracy Daugherty’s biography “Cormac McCarthy: A Legacy Revisited” (St. Martin’s Press, Oct. 6) — only to find yourself cited in it. My admittedly slight contribution to the afterlife of McCarthy was to have written an article in 2024 that … Read more
Dating, sex, bad marriages and even stealing pepper mills. Life after 60 is hardly boring as portrayed in the short story anthology “20 Over 60” (Regal House, Oct. 6). In a counterpoint to today’s media obsession with longevity and youth, the collection offers lively snapshots of later life from literary heavy hitters, such as Paul … Read more
A Catholic revival is taking hold at exclusive Stanford University as a growing share of Gen Z students embrace the the 2,000-year-old faith. The campus best known for churning out high-achieving tech execs has seen a three-fold increase in Catholic converts — with 46 adults entering the church at Easter this year, up from 14 the … Read more