Pope Leo XIV: A Villanova fan, a Wordle player and a world icon: ‘He’s our brother!’
True to his Chicago roots, he cheers for the White Sox and keeps an eye on the former Villanova stars playing for the Knicks.
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Pope Leo XIV Echoes Francis in His First Mass, Aligning Himself With ‘Ordinary People’
In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.
J.C. Snead, Golfing Nephew of His Uncle Sam, Dies at 84
He knew he could never match the success of the great Sam Snead, but he won eight tournaments on the PGA Tour and four more on the senior circuit.
George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90
He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Jack Katz, Pioneer of the Graphic Novel, Is Dead at 97
Hailed as a visionary (if a difficult one), he drew inspiration for his multivolume work “The First Kingdom” from no less a model than Homer.
Sliders: A tribute to the incomparable Tony Gwynn, who would have turned 65 on Friday
Plus Derek Jeter’s advice to recent college grads and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.
On Red Square, Putin Enlists Russian Pride for His War in Ukraine
The military parade marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany was intended to impress allies and tap into Russia’s deep sense of national pride.
Warriors’ Draymond Green says he’s sick of being made to ‘look like an angry Black man’
The four-time All-Star is now two technical fouls away from an automatic one-game suspension.
Robert A.G. Monks, Crusader Against ‘Imperial’ C.E.O.s, Dies at 91
A descendant of American wealth, he used his success in business to push for social responsibility in corporate leadership and encouraged shareholders to push back.
Computer Problem Shuts Down Entire BART System in Bay Area
Bay Area Rapid Transit, the main commuter rail system for the region, was forced to close for the Friday morning commute.