Feb 12, 2026, 11:52 AM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed, the team announced Thursday. The contract includes a $7 million salary for the 2027 season and a $10 million team option ($3 million buyout) for the 2028 season. Editor’s … Read more
After fully blocking Meta’s WhatsApp in Russia, the Putin administration has moved to push a state-backed ‘national messenger’. This decision comes after Russia blocked WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws. MAX was pre-installed on smartphones sold in the Russian Federation from September 2025 onwards. After which, messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram … Read more
MILAN — Four weeks ago, Maxim Naumov sat on the rinkside couch in St. Louis, shoulders heaving as he gave into the weight of grief. He’d just finished one of the two routines that would soon send him to the 2026 Olympics in Milan. In his hand, he held a family picture of himself as … Read more
While we’re nearing the start of spring training, the hot stove season is still on. On Monday afternoon, the Yankees made a move, although this one can probably be described as reheating something in the microwave more than turning on the stove. Earlier today, the Yankees picked up infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics, sending … Read more
HBO HBO and HBO Max have historically been great venues for high-quality science fiction TV; but unfortunately, different streaming deals and cost-cutting measures have removed some great shows from the current streaming catalog. “Westworld,” a series with mixed opinions but undeniable sci-fi production values, is currently off … Read more
David Appleby/Universal Pictures Hollywood can’t stop, won’t stop making “Robin Hood” movies. The 2010s alone gave us not one but two big-budget prequel films about the legendary English outlaw, both of which are simply titled, well, “Robin Hood.” Of the pair, however, “Robin Hood” (2018) is far … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a February night spent curled up with a great story. From the “comfort watch” classics and comedies to the stunning dramas you’ve been waiting for, this month’s lineup on HBO Max is a total mood. We’ve rounded up the best shows and movies to help you settle into some serious binging. … Read more