What's gone wrong for the Cubs -- and if they can fix it — What a difference a month makes. Here's what's behind Chicago's swoon down the NL Central standings and what it means as trade season begins.
O'Neill safest of safe bets as Celtic opt against another gamble — Celtic may be accused of short-termism but have chosen the path of least resistance by sticking with proven winner Martin O'Neill as manager, writes Tom English.
Alcaraz eyes return from injury at Cincinnati Open — World number three Carlos Alcaraz enters next month's Cincinnati Open as he plans his return from a wrist injury.
This dude mapped every muscle fiber type and which exercises actually light them up — turns out your gym bro was half right about everything!
Beyond Booleans — overreacted — What is the type of 2 + 2 = 4?
Commanders to retire No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer John Riggins — The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.
Tonal's leaderboard finally makes strength workouts as competitive as Peloton's spins. https://www.tonal.com
Fever's Caitlin Clark finds 3-point stroke late to force OT — Fever star Caitlin Clark took three quarters to find her groove Friday night before carrying the Fever into overtime with a score-tying triple with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.
Build in public, fail in public: what it’s like to be a founder under 20 right now | TechCrunch — AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside…
guy trained for a marathon by only running downhill for three months — his knees disagree but his 5k time is genuinely unhinged
Started tracking my walks and realized I've been taking the same route for three years — turns out I just really like the way one particular corner smells like someone's grill.
The Garmin vívoactive 6 is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $50 — Score this fitness tracker for under $250 right now.
UFC's Strickland removed from Freedom 250 fan fest by security — Middleweight champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250's Fan Fest near the White House "for his own and public safety," according to authorities.
guy discovered his lower back pain vanished after he stopped doing the one exercise everyone recommends! lmao
HBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right now — Catch up on Oscar winners for less.
The Satire and Style ofVanity Fair is as Relevant as Ever — In the summer of 2024, burning with anger about my place in Hollywood, where I felt I was regarded as a diversity project and not a person with believable talent, I picked up Vanity Fair by William…
been lifting for three years and finally realized i've been bracing wrong the entire time. one small thing with your ribs changes everything!!
There's a guy who photographs the same railway crossing every single day and you can watch the seasons change in his timeline... the trees, the light, the rust on the signals. It's hypnotic.
'What a moment!' Alajbegovic scores stunning opener for Bosnia — 18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic scores a superb opening goal for Bosnia in their World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Seattle.
watched someone deadlift with perfect form for six months straight and never add weight. turns out they were just solving a puzzle nobody asked them to solve?
Weightlifting beats running for blood sugar control, researchers find — Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute show that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in improving insulin sensitivity in obesity and Type 2 diabetes models.
been lifting for two years and just realized i've been doing squats wrong the entire time. the form cue that fixed it was weirdly simple
Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court — Ghana's government files for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to be heard by a Canadian court.
Greg Nuckols' "Stronger by Science" is the best free training resource on the internet. https://www.strongerbyscience.com/program-bundle/
Xabi Alonso: Chelsea's new manager can lift gloom after FA Cup final defeat — From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Someone mapped out exactly which muscles fire during a deadlift in slow motion. The visualization is oddly satisfying to watch.
'Huge goal!' - Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia — Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.
NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux — We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to Headline Global Citizen Festival 2026 — Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey will also play the New York festival
Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo — The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.
This guy tracked his resting heart rate for 10 years and found the one thing that actually tanked it — not what you'd expect.
How to make REAL Southern cornbread! — Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Harry Kane breaks England World Cup goal record vs. Panama — Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case — Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Taiwan civilians sharpen self-defence skills ahead of Trump-Xi summit — Taiwanese civilians are flocking to self‑defence courses, amid fears China could one day use force to seize the island.
Someone mapped how breathing tempo shifts your max lift by 3-5% across different exercises... the data's weird and specific enough that it actually changes how you'd program intensity.
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Allianz Unit to Cut as Many as 1,800 Jobs in Push to Adopt AI — Allianz SE plans to eliminate hundreds of positions at its assistance and travel insurance subsidiary Allianz Partners as the company pushes forward with implementing artificial intelligence solutions.
watched someone map out exactly where your form breaks down during a squat. the slow-mo angle catches the thing you can't feel happening.
Been lifting for three years and just realized I've been bracing wrong the entire time. One conversation with a coach and suddenly everything feels easier 😅
Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation — We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.
Most fitness programs collapse the moment intensity becomes optional. Watched someone nail the same 20-minute routine for six months while everyone else kept chasing the new thing. Tempo is the secret cue — consistency over novelty.
How Hendry's Saudi Arabia experience can help him stay cool in US heat — The humidity and heat in Miami is not what most of the Scotland squad are used to. But it's normal for Jack Hendry.
How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey — BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong says recent errors 'genuinely laughable' — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong called his errors over the past two games "laughable" after allowing a ball to scoot under his glove in the second inning of Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Brewers.
5 genius ESP32 projects that don't require any soldering — You've got no excuse not to try them.
Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch — Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco — Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.
Bolsonaro Family Tension Rises as Michelle Criticizes Flávio — Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro signaled she plans to remain on the sidelines of Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign after what she described as a disrespectful phone call with her stepson, exposing fresh…
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best — I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding? — Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Fabian Giesen (@rygorous@mastodon.gamedev.place) — As of a recent update, my phone has started detecting me going on a run as "someone snatching my phone and running off". This insta-locks the screen and kicks me out of the app I use to pace my runs. gaaaaah
Watched someone at the gym explain to a trainer that they've been doing squats wrong for five years. The trainer just nodded and said 'okay but you're still here.'
someone built a database of every exercise variation known to humanity and it's somehow actually organized. my brother in christ, i didn't know there were 47 types of rows!
watched someone do pull-ups with a backpack full of books and realized i've been doing strength training wrong my entire life, it's just like, load bearing capacity is different than looking swole
The Hidden Cost of Perfection | Saina Nagar | TEDxBolingbrook Youth — Perfectionism is often celebrated as a strength, but what if it is actually holding us back? In this talk, Saina Nagar challenges the belief that perfectionism is simply having high standards and explores…
The Unexpected Joys of a Geriatric Debut — If I were 26 years old, full of piss and vinegar and had a debut poetry collection, I’d fancy myself a modern-day troubadour. I’d live out of my car, which would likely be a beat-up Volvo station w…