Jets eliminated from playoffs, extend longest postseason drought in American pro sports
of new york jets lost to miami dolphins They lost to their AFC East rival in overtime Sunday by a final score of 32-26. Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 39 passes for 339 yards and one touchdown against Miami, but the Dolphins scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including a 52-yard field goal by […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat finally snaps long scoring drought
It was clear that a 13-game goalless streak was weighing heavily on Bo Horvat's psyche. At 18:55 of Saturday's second period, when Horvat finally put the puck in the back of the net, scoring his first goal in exactly a month and smiling, it was equally obvious that all the weight had been lifted off […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat looking to break brutal scoring drought
Tuesday might be one of the most frustrating nights of Bo Horvat's career. Not only did he snap a 12-game scoreless streak, he took a bad bounce the other way in overtime and blocked a shot off his skates that set up Nick Suzuki for the game-winning goal. This play, which sealed a 2-1 loss […]
Adam Fox’s extended scoring drought doesn’t concern Rangers
Adam Fox's lack of points has nothing to do with Peter Laviolette. The Rangers defenseman hasn't scored yet this year, but he has 20 assists. “Honestly, if our team is finding wins and finding ways to be successful, we definitely don't even talk about it because he's part of the team in that regard.” Laviolette […]
California Grants Only 5% Water Allocation as Drought Fears Rise
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has granted only 5% of requested water allocations to agencies across the state amid concerns that a hot summer and dry winter could lead to another drought. The past two winters have brought abundant rain and snow to the state. resulting In 2023, 100% allocation will re-emerge historic […]
Giants on track for historically bad interception drought
The first commercial spacewalk took place more recently than the Giant's previous interception. It's been 68 days and nine games since the Giants' only interception of the season. It was an interception by rookie linebacker Darius Muasau in the meaningless final three minutes of a season-opening 22-point loss to the Vikings. “That statistic alone is […]
‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought | Global development
Emmanuel Himunga walked through a dry field and picked up nearly white corn stalks. The 61-year-old chieftain of Shakumbira, a predominantly agricultural town of about 7,000 people about 110 miles west of Zambia's capital Lusaka, has experienced drought before. However, since 2010, it has been held once every three to four years instead of once […]
Pennsylvania Great Crossings Bridge closed as drought reveals underwater bridge
A historic bridge built more than 200 years ago in southwestern Pennsylvania has been closed to the public after officials said they could not guarantee the stability of the structure. The Great Crossing Bridge, originally built in honor of President George Washington, normally sits about 50 feet below the surface of Youghiogheny River Lake, but […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge breaks homer drought with ALCS blast
Finally all rise. Aaron Judge finally hit his first home run of the 2024 postseason with a two-run homer in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALCS against the Guardians. Gleyber Torres started with a single, then Judge faced right-hander Hunter Gaddis and fired a 1-on-1 fastball over the center field wall, increasing […]
Tweaks the Yankees should make to end their World Series drought
The Yankees have made mostly good decisions so far, it would make sense to leave them alone and let the best team in the American League thrive, but they've also made some of the most puzzling decisions this season, or any season, that have raised serious questions and left room for criticism (and even ridicule). […]