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). […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge on recent homerless drought
Aaron Judge is in the midst of what Aaron Boone called a “historic” season, breaking the 50-home run mark for the second time in three years and the third time in his career. But he is on a 15-game home run streak. This is not only Judge's longest home run streak this year, but it […]
Taylor Fritz’s missed chance not solely to blame for US men’s Grand Slam drought continuing
Jannik Sinner's match was too much for Taylor Fritz. Sadly, so was the moment. The lack of an American Grand Slam winner on the men's side will enter its 22nd year when the calendar turns to 2025. The double charge by Fritz and Francis Tiafoe in Friday's hard-fought five-set Red, White and Blue semifinal left […]
Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought
Namibia's Ministry of Environment has announced plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distribute their meat to people struggling with food shortages across southern Africa due to a severe drought. The culls will take place in parks and public areas where officials believe animal numbers are exceeding grazing land and water supplies, […]
Ben Shelton leads American men’s quest to break US Open drought
The last time an American man won the U.S. Open, or any major championship, Ben Shelton was still in diapers and not even a year old. But the hard-serving left-hander says breaking the drought is “inevitable,” and he’s leading the charge that might end it two weeks from now at Flushing Meadows. “The gradual improvement […]
Francisco Alvarez making ‘no excuse’ for concerning Mets power drought
DENVER — Francisco Alvarez has been a great addition to pitching staffs this season, but he’s lacking the offensive numbers for which he’s made a name for himself. The Mets catcher entered Tuesday’s game batting .263/.327/.419, which are the numbers most teams want from their starting catcher. But Alvarez hit just five home runs in […]
3M Open: Jhonattan Vegas grinds out victory to end his PGA Tour drought
Jonathan Vegas won the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, beating PGA Tour rookie Max Glaserman by one stroke. Vegas shot a 1-under 70 to finish at 17-under par on Sunday afternoon. The win was Vegas’ fourth career PGA Tour victory and his first since winning the RBC Canadian Open in 2017. Glazerman fired an […]
Pete Alonso snaps homer drought in Mets’ blowout win
Pete Alonso still has time to turn around a lackluster year. Perhaps the first baseman will thrive playing in the same spot where Aaron Judge had his best season ever heading into free agency. Alonso, who had hit just one home run in 69 at-bats, hit a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the top […]