Shohei Ohtani wasted no time making an impact in the 2025 MLB season, launching his first home run of the year in electrifying fashion. The moment came on Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome, where Ohtani crushed a blazing 99-mph fastball off Cubs reliever Nate Pearson. The solo shot, which came in the top of the fifth inning, gave the Dodgers a 6-2 lead and helped propel them to a 6-3 victory in the Tokyo Series finale.

At one point earlier this season, the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to win primarily through a strong defensive approach and a careful, almost conservative, offensive strategy. While this approach did yield some level of success, it also made it clear that their margin for error was razor-thin. Even LeBron James himself admitted that they didn’t have much wiggle room when it came to making mistakes.

Through the night, Israeli fighter jets unleashed a fresh wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, shattering the fragile truce that had largely held since January. The renewed offensive has sent shockwaves through the region, raising concerns over what lies ahead.

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) has stirred up the political landscape by becoming the first Democratic member of Congress to publicly call for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. His bold statement, delivered during a heated town hall meeting, reflects the growing frustration within the Democratic ranks over Schumer’s handling of government funding.

The long-standing mystery surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy took another turn when the Trump administration, on Tuesday, released thousands of previously classified records. The disclosure reignited interest in one of the most scrutinized events in American history, fueling speculation and curiosity among chroniclers, conspiracy theorists, and the general public alike. But will these documents finally provide the answers people have been seeking for decades, or will they only add to the intrigue?

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Ava Max is making a grand return, giving fans the first glimpse of what’s coming in her highly anticipated third album. The pop sensation just dropped the music video for her powerful new single, "Lost Your Faith," and with it, she confirmed that fresh music is officially on the way.

Michigan football officially kicked off its spring ball on Tuesday, marking the beginning of 15 practices leading up to the much-anticipated spring game on April 19. With the 2025 season on the horizon, the Wolverines are wasting no time in preparing for another exciting year on the gridiron.

Every morning, Oklahoma City Thunder fans roll out of bed, ready to take on the day—only to be hit with a wave of skepticism from the sports media. Whether it's "First Take" or another talking head show, the narrative seems to be the same: the young and promising Thunder team isn’t built for playoff success.

The Golden State Warriors have an incredible legacy, stretching back over 75 years with a rich and storied history. Over the decades, more than 600 players have suited up for the team, sporting over 60 different jersey numbers. From their early days to their modern dominance, each number carries a unique story of the athletes who wore it.

While Michigan football fans have their eyes locked on the quarterback competition, there's another crucial piece to the offensive puzzle—wide receivers. The performance of Michigan’s pass-catchers will have a major impact on how successful the Wolverines’ offense can be in the upcoming season. And here’s the challenge: Michigan doesn’t exactly have a room full of well-known, household-name receivers.

The Boston Celtics hit a major milestone Tuesday night, securing their 50th win of the season with a 104-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. This win marked their second consecutive triumph over Brooklyn, proving their dominance even with key players missing from the lineup.

In a bold and strategic move, Poland and the three Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have announced their intention to withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use of anti-personnel landmines. This decision reflects the growing security concerns along NATO's eastern flank as tensions with Russia and Belarus continue to escalate.

Frustrated by weeks of unanswered requests for an in-person meeting with their congressman, residents of Darrell Issa’s district are no longer willing to sit and wait. Instead, they’re taking action in a way that’s gaining national attention.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards lit up Hollywood’s Dolby Theater on Monday night, delivering a star-studded spectacle packed with electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and well-deserved honors. With a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music, the evening proved to be a celebration of the artists who dominated the airwaves over the past year.

In what feels like the blink of an eye, the Los Angeles Lakers have already powered through two of the three back-to-back sets of games crammed into just eight days. It’s been a wild ride—starting with back-to-back losses, only to bounce back with a commanding performance against the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers didn’t just win those games; they dominated, outscoring their opponents by a combined 27 points. With signs of improvement on both ends of the floor, things are starting to look up for the Purple and Gold.

Monday night at Chase Center was supposed to be an opportunity for the Golden State Warriors to extend their momentum, especially with the Denver Nuggets missing two of their biggest stars—two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the ever-reliable Jamal Murray. However, despite Denver being shorthanded, the Warriors couldn't capitalize, suffering a tough 114-105 loss at home in San Francisco.

Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Collapse

In a heated courtroom battle on Monday, a federal judge confronted a Department of Justice lawyer over the Trump administration’s apparent failure to comply with an order to temporarily halt deportations. The ruling, based on an 18th-century law, sparked intense scrutiny as U.S. District Judge James Boasberg questioned why key details regarding deportation flights over the weekend were being withheld.

Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna recently fired back at claims made in an upcoming book about an interaction she had with former President Donald Trump in 2023. The book, titled Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power by Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt, recounts an instance where Trump allegedly offered Luna—who was pregnant and feeling unwell—his bed on his private jet, jokingly telling her not to inform Melania about it.