by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
I vividly remember the trepidation I felt as a Cornell University student when I took my required swim test. We had to enter the deep end of the pool with a feet-first jump, float or tread water for one full minute and make a continuous 75-yard swim. The wet rite of...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married for 28 years but have not been intimate with my wife for the last eight of them. It all came to a halt when we prioritized raising our (four) children. We had been intimate on a regular basis for 20 years until it slowly faded...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
SAN FRANCISCO — The bats erupted and Nolan McLean dominated, but Friday night was defined for the Mets by who wasn’t on the field following his first at-bat. Juan Soto, bothered by right-calf tightness, departed after only a half-inning, leaving the Mets to wonder...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
SAN FRANCISCO — Jorge Polanco’s left Achilles is becoming a real pain for the Mets. After progressing in recent days, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, the first baseman’s ankle discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, removing him from Friday’s starting lineup. It was...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
SAN FRANCISCO — Sean Manaea could take a glimmer of satisfaction from his latest outing. Yes, the left-hander created traffic in his relief appearance Thursday night, but there was an uptick in his velocity. The final result — one earned run allowed over 3 ²/₃...