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Sadly, This Story May Not Have a Happy Ending
Rockies’ rookie shortstop Trevor Story has had a smashing start to the season. But does it guarantee that he will be a serviceable major leaguer?
This Masters Was Scripted for the Weekend Hacker
The 2016 Masters showed plenty of golf’s agony and a glimpse of its glory in a tournament that was scripted for weekend hackers.
Danny Willett Wins Masters After Spieth Caves on 12th Hole
Danny Willett shot a 67 in Sunday’s final round to finish at 5-under, becoming only the second Englishman to win the Masters and the first since Nick Faldo in 1996.
For Cutting-Edge Analysis, Few Come Closer Than This Elite Shaving Squad
A dozen razor testers for Gillette are trained to detect the smallest variations in shaving tools and rate attributes from tugging to blade feel.
Are There Health Benefits to Being Overweight?
A heart doctor says overweight people can be healthy. A public-health professor says the dangers of extra weight are underestimated.
Are E-Cigarettes a Healthy Way to Quit Smoking?
Supporters say they appear to be effective. Critics say there are better and safer ways to quit.
Spieth Leads Masters, Langer Lingers
The final round of the Masters will begin Sunday with Bernhard Langer, at age 58, among the players who are best positioned to stop Jordan Spieth, 22, from repeating as champion.
Masters: Spieth Expands Lead in Final Round
Follow along as Jordan Spieth looks to win his second straight Masters. He entered Sunday’s round with a one-stroke lead over Smylie Kaufman.
Concussion Diary: Shock, Luck and a Long Road Back
Susan Pinker on how a concussion was both a personal struggle for her and a catalyst to study a phenomenon still only partly understood.
The Democracy Activist Who Became a Suicide Bomber
An idealistic young Egyptian who helped lead the Tahrir Square protests died three years later in Iraq as an Islamic State jihadist.
Ken Burns Takes a New Look at Jackie Robinson
The new four-hour, two-part PBS documentary ‘Jackie Robinson’ will offer a more complicated portrait of ‘a feisty and combative and argumentative person.’
Remembering the Private Moments With Jackie Robinson
Sharon Robinson, now 66 years old, recalls playing baseball with her dad, as well as driving on the Merritt Parkway, ‘shopping’ for Christmas gifts and the family’s activism in the civil-rights movement.
Augusta Strikes Back With a Barrage of Bogeys
Reigning champ Jordan Spieth holds one-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy as windy conditions chew up the field.
Masters Golf Fans, Not Allowed to Run, Speedwalk to the Greens
The audience politely hustles with folding chairs to claim the best views on the Augusta course, no running allowed.
Inventor Dean Kamen’s Big Ideas
Dean Kamen on his passion for gadgets, his hexagonal home and his robotics competition for high-school students.
Taxation Without Exasperation
Raising federal revenue doesn’t have to be so intrusive and economically stifling. It’s time for the U.S. to start taxing consumption instead of income.
A Week in the Life of Philip Rosenthal
The creator of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘I’ll Have What Phil’s Having’ eats his way across L.A.
Horse Racing Giant Led the Field
One of the most influential leaders in thoroughbred horse racing and a descendant of a Gilded Age financier, Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps has died.
Ernie Els Needs Six Putts to Finish First Hole
Ernie Els’s score of a nine is a Masters record low for the par-4 No. 1.
Spieth Picks Up Where He Left Off
Jordan Spieth shot a six-under 66 and threatened to make this 80th Masters a race for second place.
Tommy Heinsohn Is Forever Green
Basketball legend Tommy Heinsohn has been with the Boston Celtics as a player, coach and broadcaster for 60 years. He is green for life, unabashedly.
Which Spring Shoe Is Right for You?
One of our favorite trends this season is the playfully punchy graphic shoe. And there’s a version for everyone, whether you favor flats or sky-high style.
Poetry Is Art, but Poetry Slams Are Sport, Bound by Pages of Rules
College poetry contests are governed by regulations as exacting as any that dictate athletic competition.
Pan-Fried Soft-Shell Crab and Tart Spring Salad
The soft-shell-crab season is brief, so seize the moment with this easy and inspired recipe from Eric Ziebold of Washington, D.C.’s Kinship.
The Next Great Wine Destination?
The Georgian province of Kakheti, between the mountains and the Black Sea, has charming small towns, idyllic countryside and an ancient winemaking tradition that’s just starting to catch a buzz.
Tesla Model X: Electric Meets Extravagant
With gull-wing doors and Lamborghini-like acceleration, Tesla’s Model X P90D Ludicrous—an electric all-wheel-drive luxury SUV—comes fully loaded with contradiction.
Why Low-Sugar Sweets Needn’t Be an Oxymoron
Life without dessert? Unthinkable. These recipes for coconut chiffon cake, strawberry cream cheese fool, ‘breakfast cookies’ and cherry-walnut granola deliver all the flavor but significantly less sugar. You won’t miss it.
Not a Closet, But a Gallery for Haute Couture
Sylvia Mantella created a 1,000-square-foot dressing area in her home’s master wing that shows off pieces by designers like Alexander McQueen.
Honolulu Penthouse Hopes To Sell for a Record $36 Million
In Waiea, an under-construction tower in the Ward Village master planned community, the roughly 10,100-square-foot unit with private pool would become the priciest condo in the state if it sells for its asking price.
Mallorca Sets a Mediterranean (Golf) Course
The Spanish island courts affluent second-home buyers with days of golf and nights of food and wine.
Surf & Turf: Golf Resorts Near the Sea
New luxury real-estate developments around the Caribbean that appeal not only to golf enthusiasts, but to beach-lovers and those who want family friendly activities.
The Fancy-Old-Lady Allure of Wedgwood’s Jasperware
After inheriting her grandmother’s collection of the intricate unglazed stoneware known as jasperware, a young writer finds herself obsessed with finding more. Spirited haggling ensues.
Saks Contest Showcases Newbie Designer Labels
Saks Fifth Avenue is aiming to draw in the more daring, hip shopper by featuring two new designer labels—winners of its Emerging Designer Showcase that attracted more than 300 submissions.
Nothing Comes Easy at Augusta—Except No. 13
As the 80th Masters dawns, Augusta National Golf Club has a serious problem on its hands. The par-5, 13th hole, known as Azalea, has gotten too easy.
Duke Will Be the Team to Beat in 2017
Duke opened as the 11-2 favorite in futures wagering on the 2016-17 season, according to bookmaker William Hill.
How Golf Got Out of the Woods
The Masters will begin without Tiger Woods, but the game is finally prospering without its marquee star.
The Golden State Warriors Have Revolutionized Basketball
The Golden State Warriors revolutionized basketball by building a team around the 3-point shot and Stephen Curry. Team executives saw the 3-point line as a market inefficiency and unleashed Curry to exploit it.
What’s the Latest Course in Preschool? Vegan Food
In Jersey City, a preschool serves up tofu, butternut squash risotto and kale.
Why Do Women Spend Less on Fashion After 45?
Apprecier.com aims to tap an appetite for fashion among older women by talking about style, not aging.
Smartphones Are Boring: Here’s What Happens Next
LG’s G5 offers a glimpse of what groundbreaking technologies are coming to your smartphone in the future, Joanna Stern writes.
A Retiree Upgrades His Wardrobe
How to find a new look to suit fresh projects, weight loss and the possibility of a date.
What Koreans Know About Skin Care That We Don’t
Willing to commit to a celebrated, if wearying 10-step beauty regimen? From South Korea come peculiar peel-off masks and creams with weird ingredients that promise a spectacularly dewy complexion. Welcome to the world of K-Beauty.
Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovell Lists Texas Vacation Home
On Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, about 55 miles from Austin, the lake house is seeking $3.5 million.
Weather-Proof Your Garden
A Santa Fe horticulturalist on measures to help a garden withstand extremes of heat and cold, drought and flood.
This is Not Your Average Jean Jacket
If you want to stand out—subtly—from the pack, Levi’s reproduction of its 1953 Type II Jacket fits the bill, thanks to design details rooted in its proletarian past.
Why Your Record Collection Matters, Even in the Age of Spotify
An old vinyl collection offers more than classic-rock schlock. It can also tell children who their parents really are.
Summer Homes for Golf Lovers
Arizona, England or Italy? Three vacation properties near golf courses.
A Soothing Bear for a Baby Sleep Expert
Marc Weissbluth, author of ‘Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child,’ on a carved stone bear’s role in healing his marriage
Tourists Book Trips to Europe Despite Recent Attacks
Even after attacks in Paris and elsewhere, travel agents predict strong vacation bookings around the continent, Scott McCartney writes.
A Victorian Revival in San Francisco
A couple buys a late-19th-century home in Hayes Valley and works to preserve its character inside and out.
Hamptons Estate Lists for $59 Million
Located in the estate section of Southampton with views of Lake Agawam, the roughly 15-acre property includes a main home, tennis court and a pool house.
When a Homeowner Dies Before the Mortgage Is Paid
While nobody wants to think about dying, borrowers should take advance steps to assure an outstanding mortgage doesn’t become a burden for heirs.
An Insider’s Guide to Kansas City
The best places to eat, shop, and listen to music in the Midwest metropolis and center of all things Americana.
Pompoms Come Bouncing Back
The fluffy balls, more often associated with children and cheerleaders, are all over fashion runways, handbags and shoes.
The Play That Won Villanova the Championship
The play that got Kris Jenkins the shot to win Villanova the national championship was as simple as its name: “Nova.”
Why Jordan Spieth Uses a Rusty Old Putter
Reigning Masters champion Jordan Spieth resists the temptation to tinker when it comes to his most important piece of equipment.
The Least Likely Star to Emerge From ‘House of Cards’: A Rowing Machine
How the WaterRower found surprise success by taking abuse from Kevin Spacey on the Netflix show.
Television Executive Fred Silverman Lists L.A. Estate for $30 Million
The Brentwood property, which has a five-bedroom main house, guesthouse and pool house, has been Mr. Silverman’s primary home for over two decades.
With Tennis Sweaters, Guys Don’t Need Tennis Skills
So suave in the ‘70s, rocker Bryan Ferry’s tennis-sweater look has been updated with new takes on the iconic knit from Gucci, Dunhill and MP Massimo Piombo.
Villanova’s Game-Winner: Why We Watch Sports
Sports fans spend hours watching games and every once in a while—years and decades, really—you get a game like Monday night’s NCAA men’s basketball championship.
The Property Brothers on Their Favorite Gadgets
The home-improvement pros on paint-picking apps and tech survival kits.
Our 3 Favorite International Travel Chargers
Keep your gadgets fully juiced while you’re abroad with these nifty, convenient—and less ho-hum—travel adapters.
Actor Alan Cumming on Surviving Childhood on a Scottish Estate
The Broadway and TV star recalls growing up on a 14,000-acre Scottish estate and his father’s rage.
How to Make the Best Burger
Stand away from the grill, chefs say, and use a skillet. Bun to patty ratio should be one-to-one; consider grinding your own beef
Author Idra Novey Savors a Rum to Celebrate President Obama’s Cuba Visit
From the reference to Dickens on the label to the dark history of the liquor itself, Plantation Pineapple Stiggins’ Fancy Rum is a bottle as freighted with associations as it is amenable to interpretation in cocktails.
Villanova Hits Buzzer Beater to Win National Title
The Villanova Wildcats are national champions after Kris Jenkins swished a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat North Carolina 77-74 in one of the great NCAA title games of all time.
UNC, Villanova Battle for 2016 NCAA Title
Top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels and No. 2 Villanova Wildcats are neck and neck early in the national championship game. Follow WSJ’s live coverage.
The Driving Force Behind Jason Day’s Roll: Putting
Jason Day can bomb the ball down the fairways with the longest hitters on the Tour, but recently he has become the epitome of golf’s “drive-for-show, putt-for dough” mantra.
Conte to Take Over at Chelsea Next Season
Chelsea unveiled its 11th manager in the past 10 years on Monday, announcing that Italian national team head coach Antonio Conte would take over at the English Premier League club this summer.
How Drugs and Alcohol Fueled 1986 Mets to a Championship
In his new book, former pitcher Ron Darling recounts how the Mets relied on a cocktail of amphetamines and beer between innings to get through a championship season.
CERN Is Seeking Secrets of the Universe, or Maybe Opening the Portals of Hell
The operators of the Large Hadron Collider gear up to battle the latest round of conspiracy theories that their real aim is to blast open a gateway for apocalyptic demons.
To Boost Children’s Active Play, Join In
Children spent significantly more time in active physical play when parents participated in the activity, compared with playing on their own, a study showed.
Male Intellect and Memory May Deteriorate Faster
The normal decline in memory and intellect that comes with aging may occur earlier—and faster—in men than women, says a study in Psychology and Aging.
Study Finds Risks for Teens of Mothers Who Took Certain Antidepressants
A study of nearly 65,000 women finds a link between taking certain antidepressants during pregnancy and teen depression.
Fit at 81 on the Volleyball-Zumba Retirement Plan
At 81, Robert Gallant, a career manager and researcher at Dow Chemical, maintains his good health by learning new fitness skills and challenging himself on the volleyball court.
Can Handwriting Make You Smarter?
Students who take notes by hand outperform students who type, and more type these days, new studies show
When Difficult Patients Drive Their Doctors Crazy
The most challenging patients could actually have a negative effect on their own medical care, research shows.
A Plan for a New Stadium in D.C.
Events DC has completed initial designs of three master plans for the future of the 190-acre site where RFK Stadium currently sits.
Villanova’s Unlikely Shot at NCAA Brilliance
Despite having all the hallmarks of a team that would flop in the tournament, the Wildcats are on the verge of historic greatness.
New Yogurtmobiles in South Korea Cause a Stir
A fleet of bathtub-size four-wheelers are hitting the streets to deliver the little bottles of yogurt drinks South Koreans have long consumed to aid their health.
Relocating in Retirement? Here’s a Valuable Resource
Ask Encore provides answers to commonly asked questions about retirement finances.
How Retirement-Investing Advice Is About to Change
“Fiduciary” requirement, brokers say, could especially impact smaller investors.
If Real Life Mirrors Fantasy, Cubs Will Win the World Series
Oddsmakers have made the Chicago Cubs the early World Series favorites. As it turns out, fantasy baseball players appear to agree.
Players’ Classroom Success Benefits Coaches
College coaches are less likely to get fired if their players are also performing in the classroom, a new study finds, suggesting that coaches have an incentive to make sure their players are studying as well as practicing.
U.S. Female Skaters Poised to End Medals Slump
Gracie Gold was in the lead at the figure skating world championships after a commanding performance in the short program.
Russia’s Medvedeva Breaks Figure-Skating Record
The teenager earned the highest score for a ladies’ long program at the world championships in Boston, while Ashley Wagner’s second-place finish was the first U.S. women’s medal won in a decade.
North Carolina Overpowers Syracuse to Reach Title Game
The Tar Heels end the unlikely run of the 10th-seeded Orange, beating their ACC counterparts for the third time this season.
Villanova Demolishes Oklahoma for Biggest Rout in Final Four History
Hot-shooting Wildcats shred Buddy Hield and the Sooners in record-breaking 44-point victory in Houston
Head of Security Force Resigns Ahead of Rio Olympics
The commander of a key Olympic security force has stepped down, heightening concerns about Rio’s preparedness with just four months to go before the start of the 2016 games.
Pablo Sandoval Pays a Hefty Price
Coming off a disappointing 2015 season, the Red Sox are sending Pablo Sandoval to the bench. But do hefty hitters fare better at the plate?
NCAA Final Four: Unstoppable Forces Meet Immovable Objects
How the secret weapons of all four teams may backfire in Houston
Pyros the Bear, Brought to Replenish the Pyrenees’ Ursine Population, May Have Been Too Successful
The Pyrenees bear has sired many offspring, winning admirers. Now, in the name of genetic diversity, wildlife officials are planning to introduce a new male into his domain.
The Importance of Giving Children Independence
Early-education expert Erika Christakis on why children need more time for free play—and how she’s moving on after the Yale Halloween costume controversy.
The College of Chinese Wisdom
Telling young people to discover their true selves causes confusion and anxiety. Better to follow Confucius, who knew that our identities are in constant flux.
Fifty Shades of Blue: Tar Heels Seek the Truest Hue
As the University of North Carolina heads into basketball’s Final Four, the school has an official new shade of Carolina blue.
U.S. Women Can Strike Hard In Their Fight for Equal Pay
If U.S. Soccer doesn’t equalize pay, will the women boycott the Olympic Games? That may be the price of dignity, writes Matthew Futterman.
Sarah Vaughan’s Autumn Sound
Vaughan’s late-’70s vocal gifts are fully exposed on a recording from a New Orleans jazz club.
An Homage to Cartoonist Peter Arno
How two failed marriages, nightclub melees and Hollywood hijinks fueled the art of Peter Arno.
A Cultural Travel Guide to Madrid
From essential museums and must-see art galleries to hidden Instagram-worthy gems, our guide to the elegant Spanish capital Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez and Pablo Picasso all called home.
Baseball Babies Its Precious Young Arms
As Tommy John surgeries continue to plague valuable young pitchers, teams are getting more extreme about their message: Don’t pitch so much.
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