Scottie Scheffler hits a tee shot during the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, in May 2024. Every superhero has an origin story and Scottie Scheffler’s narrative arc can be traced back to November 15, 2020 – a series of events that barely anybody noticed at the time. That was the day Scheffler and Tiger Woods played together in the Masters tournament: the first and only time […]
Keegan Bradley put an end to months of speculation on Wednesday by breaking his own heart. He’s betting that personal sacrifice is going to lead to Ryder Cup glory in a month’s time. The American captain of the Ryder Cup team has spent the last year and a half getting ready for the end-of-September showdown at Bethpage Black on Long Island, figuring out how best to rally […]
Robert Wirehag (center) arranges youth soccer games in the Swedish city of Uppsala. photo illustration by CNN Every Saturday night throughout the year, Robert Wirehag – a pastor and former youth soccer player for Swedish club IK Sirius – arranges “night football” in Gottsunda, a suburb of Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city. Uppsala is traditionally known as a peaceful university town roughly 44 miles from the capital of Stockholm, […]
Edwards celebrates a triple jump world record in Gothenburg, Sweden in August 1995. Stu Forster/Action Images/Reuters Arriving in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, triple jumper Jonathan Edwards made an unlikely purchase in duty free. He decided to pick up a pair of sunglasses – not for sunning himself on the city’s ample and attractive coastline, but because he wanted them for the upcoming world championships, the […]
Carlos Alcaraz dazzles Arthur Ashe Stadium with a behind-the-back winner. A Moment That Lit Up Arthur Ashe Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted as Carlos Alcaraz improvised a dazzling behind-the-back return during his7-6(3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Arthur Rinderknech. Sprinting past the ball, the Spaniard flicked his racket behind his back,stunning the crowd as his opponent netted the volley. Fans rose to their feet in amazement, while […]
Carlos Alcaraz’s new buzzcut stunned tennis fans worldwide. A Haircut Heard Around the World When world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz stepped onto the US Open stage with a freshly shaved buzzcut, the tennis world erupted. But behind the jokes, memes, and hot takes is another story: that of his loyal barber, Víctor Martínez, who has unexpectedly found himself in the […]
Surf Abu Dhabi offers the world’s longest artificial saltwater wave, priced at AED3,500 per surfer for just six rides, or AED20,000 for private sessions. With advanced patented technology and a strong appeal to international elites, this wave pool redefines luxury surf tourism. Discover how Abu Dhabi is reshaping the idea of the “perfect wave” and positioning itself as a global hub for high-net-worth surfers.
Every day, millions of women grab the same bland, utilitarian tote bag on their way out the door. It’s a necessary evil—something to carry their essentials without consideration for style or self-expression. The universal struggle is real: how to balance practical needs with personal aesthetic in an accessory that traditionally prioritizes function over form. Most settle for the “safe” option—a neutral-colored bag that blends into […]
Every Halloween, cosplay convention, or themed party presents a familiar, universal anxiety: the quest for a costume that truly stands out. We’ve all been there, scrolling endlessly through pages of flimsy, generic outfits that promise character but deliver little more than a cheap imitation. The common, erroneous solution is to cobble something together from a dozen different sources or settle for a low-quality, ill-fitting piece […]
Every trail runner knows the universal struggle: the search for a shoe that doesn’t force a compromise. You crave explosive speed on technical ascents but need unwavering stability on the treacherous descent. You demand featherlight agility without sacrificing the crucial protection from razor-sharp rocks and gnarled roots beneath your feet. For years, the standard solution has been a painful choice—select a shoe that excels in […]
