How Novak Djokovic Aced the Serve
Novak Djokovic has transformed a ho-hum serve with suspect technique into one of the most accurate and deadly shots in tennis.
Look! Over Here! Cleveland in the NBA Finals!
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are back in the NBA Finals and a title would be nut-bonkers, writes Jason Gay.
On the Water, Going Around in Circles Sounds Like a Plan
‘Loopers’ pilot boats on inland waterways from Florida up to Quebec, over to the Great Lakes, and down the Illinois and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf Coast, over and over again.
Baby Sitting May Prime Brains for Parenting
Teens who baby-sit may alter their brain chemistry in a way that could make them better parents, an animal study suggests.
Does Having a Baby Really Make It Harder to Concentrate?
There are scientific reasons why women may feel a foggy ‘Mommy Brain’—and why ultimately parents can concentrate better than before they had children
Women Are More Interested In Sex Than You Think, Studies Show
Researchers found that men frequently underestimate their wife’s or girlfriend’s sexual desire. Communication helps to stave off embarrassment, rejection and allows for better signal-giving.
A Six-Minute Plan to Rid Clothes of Ticks
Just six minutes spinning dry clothes in a hot dryer should kill all the ticks on them and reduce the risk of tick-related illnesses, a new study shows.
Doctors Test Tools to Predict Your Odds of a Disease
Program aims to calculate the likelihood that a patient has an illness, enabling doctors to order fewer tests and prescribe fewer antibiotics.
Cincinnati Zoo Says Killing Gorilla to Save Boy Was Right Decision
An official at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden on Monday defended the shooting and killing of a silverback male gorilla after it dragged around a boy who had fallen into the “Gorilla World” exhibit.
Golden State Warriors Edge Past Oklahoma City Thunder
On the improbable brink of elimination, down eight points in the fourth quarter with their defiant season on the line, the Warriors did what they had done more than any team in NBA history: They won another basketball game.
Williams Sisters Reach Second Week of French Open
Serena and Venus Williams won their third-round singles matches, marking the first time since 2010 that both will be playing in the second week of the tournament.
Real Madrid Wins Champions League Title
Spanish soccer club Real Madrid won its 11th Champions League title on Saturday in Milan, defeating crosstown rival Atlético Madrid on penalties after extra time ended drawn.
Eight Russian Athletes Retest Positive for Doping in 2012 Olympics
Eight Russian athletes retested positive for doping during the 2012 London games, the Russian Olympic Committee said.
New U.S. Study Fans Cellphone Cancer Worries
A new study found “low incidences” of two types of tumors in rats exposed to low-level radio waves emitted by cellphones has reignited debate, but many scientists said it was too soon to draw sweeping conclusions from the results.
Rafael Nadal Pulls Out of French Open With Wrist Injury
Rafael Nadal, winner of a record nine French Open titles, withdrew from this year’s tournament on Friday with an injury to his left wrist.
Banned Drugs are Found in 23 2012 Olympians
By using new tests on old samples, the International Olympic Committee is seeking to ban previous cheaters from the Rio Games.
Brian Chesky’s Home-Sharing Quest
The Airbnb CEO on building his company, battling his critics and renting his couch.
John Barrymore’s Longtime Home Relists for $29.95 Million
Known as Bella Vista, the home of the early Hollywood actor along with several nearby vacant parcels first went on the market last year for $42.5 million
Lenny Kravitz’s Onetime Miami Beach Home Seeks $25 Million
The waterfront property, now owned by developer Stephen Muss, includes a roughly 11,270-square-foot home with a movie theater, private beach and boat dock.
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