Honing his skills on segregated courses, he became one of the few Black golfers in the pro ranks, following the lead of Charlie Sifford, Pete Brown and Lee Elder.
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He Hears Voices in His Head. He Also Helped Win an Election.
He ran a successful political campaign, sometimes from a psych ward, sometimes living on the street. He has found a way to thrive.
There’s No ‘Undo’ Button for Extinct Species
When one company proclaimed it had brought back the dire wolf, the response was joyous. But de-extinction remains a dangerous fantasy.
These 10 U.S. Cardinals Have a Vote in Selecting the Next Pope
Six are joining in their first papal conclave, and four others participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.
Robert Kubica, a Former F1 Driver, Has Found Success in Endurance Racing
He was almost killed in a crash in 2011, which all but ended his Formula 1 career. Now he’s on top of endurance racing.
How John Spytek earned Tom Brady’s trust: From Michigan to Tampa Bay to Las Vegas
Teammates at Michigan, Spytek helped bring Brady to Tampa Bay, then Brady was instrumental in hiring Spytek as Raiders GM.
Dishing With the Stars of ‘Nonnas’
Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, Talia Shire and Susan Sarandon discuss playing cooks in a new film, aging in Hollywood and the movies that their grandchildren cannot yet watch.
Second U.S. Navy Jet in 2 Weeks Is Lost Off the U.S.S. Truman
The aircraft went overboard on Tuesday as it tried to land on the aircraft carrier stationed in the Red Sea. Two pilots suffered minor injuries.
A Landmark Celebrates an Architect Many Have Forgotten
The Modulightor Building on East 58th Street is a creation of the Modernist architect Paul Rudolph, a major figure in the Brutalist movement.
The guard of honour: Performative nonsense for the sake of being seen to do the ‘right thing’
English tradition may have an appeal, and it’s a nice ceremonial touch, but ahead of four Liverpool games just feels like overkill