The evening of April 18 at the Arizona Center turned into a showcase for hometown talent, with boxing and MMA bouts lighting up the twilight sky. Micky Scala of Mesa started the night by stopping Braulio Lopez in the first round, earning a roar from fans sporting his gray T‑shirt logo. The crowd was
After a long break, the former champion Conor McGregor is edging closer to stepping back into the octagon. The UFC’s latest event in Winnipeg was followed by a brief statement from CEO Dana White that hinted at a future fight. White said the organization is “looking good” and will announce details o
Juha Miettinen, a seasoned endurance racer, lost his life in a collision that involved seven cars during a four‑hour race on the Nurburgring Nordschleife track in Germany. The accident happened just 25 minutes into the event, near the Karussell section, and the race was stopped immediately for rescu
The cost of health care under the current plan has risen sharply. People who buy insurance through the federal exchange now face out‑of‑pocket limits that can reach $10, 600 for a single person and double that amount for families. Next year those numbers could climb to $12, 000 for individuals and
The current climate for educators feels like an uphill climb. Students and teachers alike are navigating a maze of stress, shifting job markets, and technology that keeps evolving. One teacher in Wisconsin points out that a college education has long been more than just job training. It’s a
Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri step onto the Booth Theatre for the first time together, playing a father and daughter in David Auburn’s play “Proof. ” The story follows Catherine, who pauses her own dreams to care for her aging professor father, while she herself battles her own challenges. The actor
Birmingham’s Bama Health Foods faced a shocking moment when a vehicle smashed into its front door, leaving broken glass and a hole in the wall. The incident happened on a Sunday afternoon, but thankfully no one was hurt and it occurred outside of business hours. The shop’s owners posted a photo o
The idea that stepping back from the nonstop buzz of today’s world could help us feel better has caught on in a new online movement. The trend, called “nonnamaxxing, ” borrows from the calm habits of older generations, especially Italian grandmothers. People are encouraged to cook simple meals at ho
Pitchers in today’s baseball world juggle three main forces: how fast they throw, how many times they throw, and how quickly they can recover. New rules that speed up the game have squeezed the time pitchers get to rest between hard throws. Shorter breaks mean less chance for the arm to heal and adj
Live Nation Entertainment, the biggest name in global live shows, is set to announce its first‑quarter earnings. The company blends concert promotion, ticket sales through Ticketmaster, and artist management into one giant business. Analysts predict a slight loss of 31 cents per share, a small impro
