Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars: The film about a Brooklyn sex worker and her whirlwind affair with a Russian oligarch’s son has emerged in recent weeks as an awards season front-runner. The Spirit Awards, held in a beachside tent in … [Read more...] about Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
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Photos: Phoenix Suns 121, Chicago Bulls 117
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 22, 2025, at the United Center. Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half on Feb. 22, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Coby White walks off the floor after a 121-117 loss to the Suns on Feb. 22, 2025, at the United Center. … [Read more...] about Photos: Phoenix Suns 121, Chicago Bulls 117
Photos: Cubs 7, White Sox 3 in the Cactus League
Photos from the Cactus League game between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox on Feb. 22, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. Cubs left fielder Christian Franklin (87) steals second base past White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth during the fourth inning at Sloan Park on Feb. 22, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery celebrates … [Read more...] about Photos: Cubs 7, White Sox 3 in the Cactus League
Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says
Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said Saturday. It marked a clear departure from Western efforts to isolate Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on … [Read more...] about Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says
Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first spring at-bat for the New York Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Juan Soto wasted little time in showing off his power for his new team. Again. Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for the New York Mets, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Saturday. The Mets went on to win 6-2. “I feel like everybody was really happy,” Soto said. “I would say the worst … [Read more...] about Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first spring at-bat for the New York Mets