Most professional and college basketball is now available online, but rights are split between leagues, broadcasters and streaming platforms. Knowing who shows what saves time and money. League services NBA League Pass is the NBA’s own subscription. It shows out-of-market games live and on demand, with options for all teams or a single team. Similar … Read more
Golf is more fun, and you improve faster, when you play regularly with the same people. A league or a few reliable partners also gives you a reason to keep playing through busy weeks. Start at your local course The pro shop knows which leagues run at the course, which groups need players and which … Read more
Golf is unusual among sports because the playing field changes completely from one venue to the next. Knowing the main types of course helps you prepare and choose the right shots. Links Links courses are the original form of golf, built on sandy coastal land in Scotland, Ireland and England. They have few trees, firm … Read more
“Golf cart” can mean two quite different things: the motorized vehicle you ride in, and the push cart (or trolley) that carries your bag while you walk. Both come in several types. Electric golf carts Most course fleets are electric. They are quiet, produce no exhaust and are cheap to run. Older models use lead-acid … Read more
Etiquette in golf is not about snobbery. It is a set of habits that keep everyone safe, the round moving, and the course in good condition for the next group. Most of it is common sense. Safety first Pace of play Slow play is the most common complaint on golf courses. Keep up with the … Read more
For most of its history, soccer changed slowly. In the last 15 years, technology has transformed officiating, training and analysis, from the professional game down to amateur clubs with tracking apps. Officiating Connected balls Match balls with internal sensors, first used at a men’s World Cup in 2022, record the exact moment the ball is … Read more
There are more ways than ever to follow football, from watching on TV to managing a fantasy team, coaching youth players or becoming an official. Getting more involved also makes the game more enjoyable to watch. Watching games In the United States, NFL games are shown on broadcast networks (CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC), on ESPN, … Read more
Music affects our mood, memories and identity, yet it is hard to put into words. These books manage it: some explain the science, others tell the history, and the best memoirs show what music means to the people who make it. The science of music History Memoirs by musicians Fiction inspired by music Listening while … Read more
Reading fiction means spending hours inside someone else’s head. Psychologists have studied whether this makes readers more empathetic, with some studies finding a link between reading literary fiction and understanding others’ feelings, although results vary. Either way, many readers say certain books changed how they see people. Novels that put you in another’s place Learning … Read more
Reading is usually done alone, but talking about books doubles the pleasure. Discussion helps you notice what you missed, remember more and meet people who share your interests. Book clubs A book club can be a few friends meeting at home once a month or a large group at a library or bookstore. To start … Read more
