May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) hits a 3-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images With only 90 career walks in 1,842 plate appearances entering this season, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena seemed an unlikely candidate to…
Nov 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (right) is presented the Bill France Trophy by NASCAR president Steve Phelps after winning the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship and the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR will switch gears and begin rotating…
The 212 column revisits New York institutions that have helped define the city, from time-honored restaurants to unsung dives. CURRENTLY PROJECTED ON the walls at Artists Space, a nonprofit arts organization in TriBeCa, are two films by Carolyn Lazard that the 37-year-old artist shot inside a training center at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens. Lazard, who…
Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reintroduced himself to reporters on Tuesday by throwing passes on the practice field and answering questions at TCO Performance…
Apr 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Athletics relief pitcher Jacob Lopez (57) pitches during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images The Athletics keep finding ways to win close games against the Texas Rangers, and they will look to continue that trend on Tuesday in the…
Apr 16, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) delivers during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Nick Pivetta didn’t have a job for 2025 until Feb. 17, when he signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Padres. Just…
Apr 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images One of the Tampa Bay Rays’ offensive mainstays for the past six years…
Apr 25, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Miami Marlins pitch runner Dane Meyers (54) and designated hitter Agustin Ramirez (50) celebrate after Ramirez hit a 2-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The legend of Agustin Ramirez continues to grow. “We called up the…
One of my most deeply held values as a tech columnist is humanism. I believe in humans, and I think that technology should help people, rather than disempower or replace them. I care about aligning artificial intelligence — that is, making sure that A.I. systems act in accordance with human values — because I think…
Apr 15, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Globe Life Field. All MLB players will be wearing the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day to commemorate Robinson making his major league debut in 1947. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The…