Michael K. Williams Brings His Whole Life to His Characters

In one memorable scene from HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” a sullen, puffy-eyed Montrose Freeman stands alone in a crowded underground ballroom as his girlfriend Sammy invites him to the dance floor. Played by Michael K. Williams, wearing a red silk shirt, Montrose shines as he struggles with his character and race as a gay Black man …

Ali Wong’s Raunchy New Stand-Up Set Brings the Laughter We Need

Ali Wong lamented the plight of men in the noisy first performance of his new show at the Beacon Theater on Tuesday, comparing oral sex to a pepper grinder and advising women to do something while talking dirty. “The lies,” he says, alluding to a preacher’s voice, “will set you free.” Critics often focus on …

Japan Brings Home the Gold Medal in Baseball, a National Passion

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Japanese short defender Hayato Sakamoto was awash with new excitement, stepping into second base for the final. For a very long time, Japan had never achieved an Olympic victory in a beloved sport. Sakamoto, 32, who led the gold medal game at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on Saturday, admitted he felt a lot …

A US baseball player brings some insider information to his team.

TOKYO – Tyler Austin plays his home games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the baseball season as part of the Yokohama DeNA Baystars, a team in Japan’s top professional league. And now, on the US baseball team at the Olympics, that stadium is also home to Austin. This familiarity — not just with his surroundings …

Noah Lyles Brings Up the Mental Issue After Winning the 200m Bronze

Before leaving for Tokyo, he cried in front of his girlfriend and said, “Just talking about how hard it has been to get through this year.” Lyles had always told himself that he would leave the sport behind if he lost his passion for himself, she said. But although he ultimately chose to continue training …

Jrue Holiday Gamble Brings A Jackpot For The Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks were in an unusual position outside of last season. They were the title contenders facing major turmoil as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s so-called supermax contract extension was not signed after they had the best regular-season record for the second consecutive season and yet disappointingly escaped the playoffs again. . Milwaukee’s general manager, Jon Horst, …