Shohei Ohtani is making history as a member of the 50/50 Club. His wonderful statistics
(This story has been updated to add new information.) Shohei Ohtani made history as a member of the 50/50 Club. MLB players have stolen at least 50 bases in a season nearly 500 times. They have hit 50 home runs…
24 men compete for Joan Vassos’ heart
The premiere of Joan Vassos’ season of “The Golden Bachelorette” is scheduled for September 18. The male cast includes a girl’s father, a private investor and more. Joan Vassos, former “Golden Bachelor” actress, is the first ABC lead actress to…
During the Harvest Moon there will be a partial lunar eclipse: See photos
Skywatchers were treated to a spectacular celestial display on Tuesday evening as the orange Harvest supermoon occurred coincident with a partial lunar eclipse. Super Harvest Moon Eclipse occurs before the change of seasons The last full moon of the summer…
Taylor Swift filled NFL stadiums. But can she also fill ballot boxes?
The Taylor Swift effect brought new fans to America’s biggest sporting event last winter. Will the pop star’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris after Tuesday night’s debate translate into more votes in the biggest election of the year? Yes,…
As the next Friday the 13th approaches, a look at the spooky superstitions
Attention, Friday the 13th is just around the corner. Some consider it to be an extremely unlucky day, which can occur up to three times a year in the calendar. Why is it an unlucky day? Some references in the…
When can the partial lunar eclipse be seen during the super full moon?
If you’re a moon lover, you’ll love this rare combination of celestial treats — a supermoon, a partial lunar eclipse and a full moon — all in September. According to NASA, International Lunar Observation Night begins Saturday. This event was…
Where is Hurricane Francine? Maps show path, flood risk and more.
On Tuesday night, Francine strengthened into a stronger hurricane as it approached the Louisiana coast, bringing with it strong winds and storm surges that could be deadly. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, Francine will strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane with…
Rewatch SpaceX’s rocket launch today, see photos
If you missed the pre-dawn launch of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission from Florida, you can rewatch it and see photos from the launch here. SpaceX sends Polaris Dawn crew on potentially dangerous mission Four private astronauts have launched on the…
Lions fans crowd downtown Detroit with renewed hope of participating in the Super Bowl
Detroit — At 3 p.m. on Sunday, five hours and 20 minutes before kickoff of the season opening game, the city center had become a hotbed of Lions fans. Sidewalks and restaurants were swarming with groups of people wearing Honolulu…
Dodgers schedule: Sept. 24 game vs. Padres added to TBS, plus TV notes
The Dodgers’ series opener against the Padres on Tuesday, Sept. 24, has been added to TBS’s nationally televised schedule, the network announced Monday. This game comes in the final week of the regular season and kicks off the Dodgers’ final…
