What athletes mean when they talk about 'flow state' or being 'in the zone'

There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport.

The Guide #223: From surprise TV hits to year-defining records – what floated your boats this year

We’ve had our say; now it’s your turn. From overlooked telly gems to unforgettable gigs and albums on repeat – readers share the cultural moments that made their year ...

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the ...

Sports figures we lost in 2025

From pro wrestlers and MLB players to daredevils and longtime sports anchors, the sports world lost many big names in 2025. Brian Matusz, 37. He was a left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in ...

Melanie Watson, who had guest role on ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ dies at 57

Watson, who played Kathy Gordon in four episodes of the sitcom starring Gary Coleman, died in Colorado Springs, Colorado, her ...

The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games

Al Michaels has reached a remarkable milestone in his broadcasting career, marking 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for the NFL’s primetime games.