At the end of this month, Major League Baseball will officially commence its 2024 season, and with spring training already in full swing, the chatter among hard-core fans and casual observers has been unusually spirited. In theory, that would be great for M.L.B. as it seeks to expand its reach amid a prolonged decline in […]
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Olympic Equestrian Shane Rose Rode a Horse in a Mankini. Australia Loves Him.
When the Australian equestrian and three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose mounted his horse for a costumed competition wearing only a G-string bikini, or “mankini,” he thought it was all in good — albeit somewhat uncomfortable — fun. Mr. Rose, 50, wasn’t expecting to receive a call from Australia’s governing equestrian body notifying him that he […]
Read MoreConnor Bedard’s Hype (and Jersey) Take Over Chicago Blackhawks
Before Connor Bedard had laced up his skates for a regular season game, the 18-year-old hockey phenom had already caused a surge in the Chicago Blackhawks’ season ticket sales. He had fans talking about a return to glory for a team that had fallen on hard times. And he was drawing audacious comparisons to some […]
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