Yankees’ ugly ALDS Game 1 loss brought back bad narratives

Yankees' ugly ALDS Game 1 loss brought back bad narratives

Even after winning 94 games and just playing in the World Series a year ago, the New York Yankees still had some pretty big flaws and concerns going into the 2025 postseason. Their best player, Aaron Judge, needed to show he could dominate in the playoffs as much as he does in the regular season, and … Read more

This Nonprofit Brought Pickleball to the Wounded in War-Torn Ukraine

This Nonprofit Brought Pickleball to the Wounded in War-Torn Ukraine

A few years back, Aaron Trost and a partner played Zane Navratil and John Cincola in a pro event – and swiftly lost 0-15. It was around then, he jokes with Zane on this week’s PicklePod, that he realized his “mission and purpose in pickleball is probably not going pro.” A political consultant in Kansas … Read more

The Pickleball Bros Have Arrived — And They Brought Their Protein Shakes

The Pickleball Bros Have Arrived — And They Brought Their Protein Shakes

Just when we thought we had reached peak bro culture—with tech bros, finance bros, and even crypto bros—here comes an invasive new species: the pickleball bro. In speaking to a fellow player at my local courts in Miami, her expression darkened when mentioning “those pickleball bros.” A new subspecies of bro? I was so intrigued … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Army West Point blueliner Gadowsky ‘super thankful for the opportunities’ hockey has brought his way – College Hockey

Mac Gadowsky is enjoying his sophomore season on the Army West Point back end (photo: Army West point Athletics). Growing up in a hockey family presents challenges and opportunities. For Army West Point defenseman Mac Gadowsky, hockey was always there, but the sophomore never felt pressure to play. “Ever since I could remember, it’s something … Read more

All About The Heart: Kristin Jennings Long Road Of Recovery Brought Her All The Way To Nationals

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She played singles, mixed and doubles in the tournament, making it to the finals. A week later, she played in another tournament and still felt weak. Days later, she was in urgent care, hooked up to machine that was revealing a very abnormal EKG. The next stop was a cardiologist, who said she needed open … Read more