Stuart Brioza, a chef and an owner of the acclaimed San Francisco restaurants State Bird Provisions, the Progress and the Anchovy Bar, never imagined that switching kitchen oils could be so political. Two years ago, he stopped using grapeseed oil in favor of sugar-cane oil, which he thought was less processed and more flavorful, adding…
Mar 26, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) hits a forehand against Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)(not pictured) on day nine of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images No. 20 seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina dismissed top seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday to advance to the…
Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Jimmy Butler III scored 38 points and Stephen Curry added 37 and the Golden State Warriors earned the No. 7…
Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Jaxson Hayes (11), and guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Luka Doncic recorded 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the…
Apr 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates his three point shot against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward OG Anunoby (8) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Darius Garland scored 13 fourth-quarter points Friday night for the…
Feb 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The New York Knicks didn’t want to show the Detroit Pistons too much Thursday night in a potential preview…
Dec 23, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) reacts after a dunk over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Clippers carry a six-game winning streak and prospects of home-court advantage to open the playoffs into…
Mar 16, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Matteo Berrettini (ITA) hits a shot during his fourth round match against Miomir Kecmanovic (not pictured) at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Italy’s Matteo Berrettini upset No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to advance to the…
Right off the top, the average hoop-head with a good memory might recall that was the year Rick Pitino coached Louisville to a title, later erased due to a sex scandal. Unless you’re a fan of one of these teams, it’s a lot tougher to name No. 4 seeds Michigan and Syracuse and No. 9…
Mar 27, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dribbles during NCAA Tournament South Regional Practice at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images ATLANTA — No. 1 Auburn was the team to beat throughout the regular season, even earning the NCAA Tournament’s top overall seed after entering Selection Sunday losers…