*“Worst case,” “median” and “best case” picks represent the player’s 5th, 50th and 95th percentile picks in ESPN’s draft projection model. Source: ESPN Stats & Information Group There are many ...

Chuck Jones, the classic Warner Bros. animator, used to say that we are all defined by our disciplines: When anything is possible, the things we don’t do are just as important as the things we do.

A vaccine for COVID-19 has entered Phase 1 of clinical trials in Seattle. How was it made? And how likely is it that this vaccine, or any others, will work against the new coronavirus? Science ...

This afternoon the NFL released the results of an investigation into whether or not the New England Patriots intentionally deflated footballs below league standards. The report was so sensational that ...

If our NBA model could talk, here’s what it might say about the NBA Finals: Bleep, bleep, bloop. Based on their accomplishments over the past few seasons, the Golden State Warriors are better than the ...

Good luck to Houston in matching the Big Three-era Atlanta Braves, who ranked among MLB’s top-five teams for a staggering 1,154 consecutive gamedays: The Astros would need to almost double their ...

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for those ...

A vaccination site organized by the United Farm Workers in California administered the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Nearly 30 percent of the adult ...

Will order emerge from the early chaos of the 2020 Democratic presidential field? Or will the party remain as divided as Republicans were in 2016? One indication will be whether Democratic elected ...

I was in the car with a friend recently when she pulled up to a stoplight, picked up her phone and replied to a text. I gave her the side eye. What? she glared back. “I only use my phone when we’re ...

The social contract of Halloween is simple: Provide adequate treats to costumed masses, or be prepared for late-night tricks from those dissatisfied with your offer. To help you avoid that type of ...

It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Anthony Fauci. A widely shared video ...