In the early days of the last century, the city of New York faced a serious horse-manure crisis. “Experts” were predicting that by 1930, the stuff would be piled three stories high in the streets. But ...

When city officials speak of the country as “wasting away,” they are not punning. Waste—the uncontrolled proliferation of garbage, trash and scrap—is threatening to bury many U.S. cities. A serious ...

MIAMI -- Lance Stephenson insisted he meant no disrespect. The Toronto Raptors thought otherwise, then made their feelings quite clear. And the NBA got more Garbage Time drama. Often, Garbage Time -- ...

It’s the scenario in which a game has become a blowout and the final result has been determined, but there’s still time left on the clock. The defense for the winning team starts playing more ...

They were up by 46 when the halftime drone show started, free perhaps to rest on their haunches or trot out a troupe of toddlers and still preserve a blowout victory over Stanford. And yet USC head ...

In any sport, the phrase “garbage time” usually refers to the last few minutes of a blowout game. It’s a chance for an empty-net goal, a few extra baskets, or some inconsequential passing yards en ...

Three of their five losses were by one score. They rank 20th in total offense and 22nd in total defense. Quarterback Justin Fields is off to a roaring start, throwing four touchdowns to no ...

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