The Mets Needed a Win and Francisco Alvarez Needed a Home Run. He Delivered.
The 22-year-old catcher hadn’t hit a home run since July 26.
Day: August 20, 2024
Jannik Sinner Tested Positive Twice for Banned Substance in March
The No. 1 player in men’s tennis was found to have “no fault or negligence” for the tests.
Ranking Every M.L.B. Team From First to Worst, With a New No. 1
With six weeks remaining in the season, the Yankees no longer look like the best team in baseball.
Justin Verlander Was a College Freshman Who Left ‘Jaws Dropped’
The seeds of a future Hall of Fame career were planted at Old Dominion University, where a young pitcher backed…
Before N.B.A. Fame, Steve Kerr Built His Foundation in the Middle East
In 2023, a surprise reunion reminded one of the league’s best coaches about his transformative past.
After an Epic Summer, Travis Kelce Isn’t Going Anywhere
With Taylor Swift concerts and part-time TV jobs, it appears the Kansas City star could become an even bigger celebrity…
Rocket Engine Explodes During Test at Shetland Spaceport
As European countries push to develop more independent space capabilities, a test at one new site produced an explosion.
Risking His Own Extinction to Rescue the Rarest of Flowers
Carlos Magdalena, whose botanical adventures have shades of Indiana Jones, was a driving force in saving the world’s smallest water…
Maria Branyas Morera, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 117
Ms. Morera, who cultivated a following on social media as “Super Catalan Grandma,” died peacefully in her sleep, her family…
What to Know About the Sunken Sicily Yacht’s Missing Passengers, Including Mike Lynch
Mr. Lynch, the former chief executive of the software firm Autonomy, who was acquitted on fraud charges in June, was…