U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla is a quiet, potent force in politics
In American politics, we tend to favor the meteoric rise over the slow and steady climb, the big voices who rock the boat over the…
Akshay Bhatia’s fairytale Masters ascent eclipses expectations
AUGUSTA, Ga. — On a day when everyone was focused on the eclipse, Akshay Bhatia was talking about the whirlwind. Bhatia, 22, secured the last spot…
Must Reads: How eight elite San Francisco families funded Gavin Newsom’s political ascent
Gavin Newsom wasn’t born rich, but he was born connected — and those alliances have paid handsome dividends throughout his career. A coterie of San…
Rams takeaways: Young players’ ascent helps bring playoff spot
Giants safety Dane Belton shoves Rams receiver Puka Nacua (17) out of bounds. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press) Nacua is listed at 6-foot-2 and 205…