3 things we learned, including Seiya Suzuki’s success

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell didn’t feel compelled to address the team Tuesday before their final exhibition game. The Cubs don’t need to be hyped up as spring training concluded with a 7-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Sloan Park. “This is an exciting day and that we’ve finished the… Continue reading 3 things we learned, including Seiya Suzuki’s success

The Secrets of Anyone But You’s Surprise Box-Office Success

Photo: Brook Rushton/Sony Pictures Elbowing its way into multiplexes during the ultracrowded, ultracompetitive Christmas release corridor, the R-rated romantic comedy Anyone But You seemed poised to become anything but a blockbuster. It squared off against big-budget studio fare (Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), prestige schlock (The Boys in the Boat), A24’s wrestling biopic The… Continue reading The Secrets of Anyone But You’s Surprise Box-Office Success

Dry January: How to Set Yourself Up for Success

Dry January sounds like a simple proposition: No alcohol. For 31 days. And some enthusiasts jump in without much planning — perhaps even hungover after a rowdy New Year’s Eve. There is no data suggesting that those folks won’t be able to abstain from drinking, said Dr. David Wolinsky, an assistant professor of psychiatry and… Continue reading Dry January: How to Set Yourself Up for Success