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Saturday sports: Elite Eight begins; top player retires from women's tennis

St. Peter's University continues its incredible run in the NCAA championships, the Cleveland Browns face blowback, and the world's top-ranked tennis player announces her retirement at age 25.

The coronavirus outbreak began during the cold of winter in Wuhan, China. Scientists are asking if heat and humidity in countries like Malaysia (right) — and in regions where summer is soon starting — could slow transmission.

Will Summer Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? Scientists Try To Figure It Out

Experts consider the effect of humidity on the virus and the method of transmission as they keep an eye on where the disease spikes next.

Restrictions on public gatherings and indoor dining, as well as improved rates of mask-wearing and social distancing helped bring down the rate of new coronavirus infections in the U.S.

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Dropped Dramatically Since January, But Can We Keep Them Down?

The country has beat back the winter surge, and experts credit Americans' improved compliance with precautions like mask-wearing. But we could we still face a resurgence if we let up.

David Edwards was the team mascot for the Quad Cities River Bandits in Davenport, Iowa.

This Baseball Mascot Was Struck Out By The Coronavirus Pandemic

David Edwards was going to play the mascot for the Quad Cities River Bandits in Iowa. But the baseball season was canceled and he also lost a second job. "I feel very scared about my future," he says.

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gianluca Busio at the 2019 MLS Homegrown Game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. The MLS will restart its 2020 season with a monthlong tournament at the complex.

Sidelined By Coronavirus, MLS Will Return In July With Leaguewide Tournament

After scant live sports to watch since the coronavirus pandemic took hold, the 54-game tournament in Florida will provide a football buffet: matches nearly every day from July 8 to Aug. 11.

A washed out bridge shown along the Yellowstone River Wednesday, June 15, 2022, near Gardiner, Mont.

Yellowstone's northern half is unlikely to reopen this summer due to severe flooding

Yellowstone National Park prepares for limited reopening as surrounding communities grapple with flood damage

Daryl Banks III (right) of the St. Peter's Peacocks protects the ball from Eric Hunter of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of the game in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 25.

Saint Peter's University advances to the Elite 8 after a historic NCAA Tournament win

The Saint Peters Peacocks made history Friday, becoming the first No. 15 seed to advance to the NCAA men's college basketball tournament's Elite Eight. But how did they get here?

Many of Megan Miranda's thrillers make nature — the deep woods or a steep trail — a central and often menacing character.

How do you write a captivating thriller? This author found clues in the woods

Megan Miranda's latest summer thriller, The Last to Vanish, is set in a small hiking town in North Carolina, where 7 people have disappeared in the woods. Were they all accidents or was it something more sinister?

Cubs And White Sox Are In Playoffs With No Fans To Watch Them

Both the Cubs and the White Sox are in the playoffs for just the third time in history. But no Chicagoans will be cheering teams at the stadium, and few will be watching them at bars.

Get To The Heart Of Cooking Artichokes With These Recipes And Tips

Preparing a fresh artichoke can be intimidating for the home cook. Resident chef Kathy Gunst lays out simple steps for cooking with the vegetable.

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