Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run with a 436-foot, two-run drive into the fountain behind the center-field seats, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in 14 games.

Giancarlo Stanton followed Judge in the seventh with a 446-foot shot to center against reliever Nick Anderson for his 16th home run of the season. Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in a four-run fourth off starter Brady Singer.

Back in the lineup after his first game off this season, Judge hit his 21st homer in his last 41 games and also singled in New York’s first run. Judge raised his average to .309 and is hitting .419 with 44 RBI in his last 35 games after batting .197 through May 2.

“I’m trying not to take that for granted. It’s a lot of fun to witness and to watch what he’s doing on a nightly basis,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. 

Panda Express has introduced a new dish to its menu: Hot Orange Chicken. This offering is a spicy twist on the brand’s signature Original Orange Chicken.

The Hot Orange Chicken retains the flavors fans know and expect but turns up the heat with six scoops of crushed chilis and a ladle full of dried chilis, the same ones featured in Panda’s Kung Pao Chicken. This fiery addition is set to tantalize taste buds across the country.

Original Orange Chicken by Panda Express is a signature dish and one of the chain’s most popular menu items. It features crispy, bite-sized pieces of fried chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy orange-flavored sauce. The dish is known for its balance of flavors, combining savory and citrus notes with a hint of heat.

Introduced in 1987, the Original Orange Chicken has become a defining item for Panda Express, often credited with helping to popularize the chain. The dish is typically served with steamed rice or chow mein and is a staple choice for many customers seeking a flavorful and satisfying meal. Its consistent quality and unique taste have made it a favorite among American Chinese cuisine enthusiasts.

Shake Shack is offering a modern take on classic sundaes with the introduction of the new Strawberry Shortcake Sundae and Shack Attack Sundae at select test locations.

Both new sundaes start with cake, layered with Shake Shack’s frozen custard and toppings, plus a mini waffle cone.

Here’s a closer look at the new sundaes:

• Strawberry Shortcake Sundae: House-made vanilla frozen custard scooped onto vanilla sponge cake with real strawberry sauce, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, topped with a cherry and mini waffle cone.
• Shack Attack Sundae: House-made chocolate frozen custard scooped onto dark chocolate cake with fudge sauce, brownie chunks, whipped cream, topped with brownie crunch and a mini waffle cone.

Krispy Kreme is introducing a full line of more than two dozen hot, frozen and iced coffees that are all-new, made with richer roasts and better beans.

Krispy Kreme is expanding its permanent beverage menu, serving updated iced, frozen and hot coffees, all of which feature new, smoother blends and richer roasts for fresh, delicious flavor. Krispy Kreme also is adding oat milk to its menu, giving fans more options to customize their coffee.

The more than two dozen updated coffee beverages include:

• Original Glazed Iced Coffee: A taste of the iconic Original Glazed Doughnut in a cup.
• Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte: Creamy caramel mocha and espresso blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and a caramel and chocolate drizzle.
• Caramel Latte: A specialty latte blended with Ghirardelli caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
• Classic Brewed Coffee: A bright and smooth balanced blend.

The Atlanta Braves suffered a gigantic blow with the announcement that All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. of La Guaira, Venezuela is out for the remainder of the 2024 Major League Baseball season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. 

The reigning National League Most Valuable Player is without a doubt the heart and soul of the entire Atlanta organization. 

Acuna Jr. has had ACL injuries before which caused him to miss time in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

Acuna Jr. was in between second and third base during the first inning on Sunday in an 8-1 Braves win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he had a fake break to third base, stopped and tried to get back to second base. In the process, Acuna Jr. went down, favored his knee,  and did not return to the lineup. 

The season seems to be sliding away from the Mets.

Edwin Diaz, who has forgotten how to save games, and Kodai Senga, who keeps getting further away from a return, are signed through 2027. Is Diaz, who blew his fourth save in his last five tries ever going to be elite again after his devastating knee injury? How about Senga after his shoulder woes?

Brett Baty, the third baseman of the future, can’t beat out Mark Vientos in the present. Has anyone heard much good about the Mets’ farm system this year, particularly its best position players? 

The Mets have lost five straight and at 21-30 are a season-high nine games under .500 and have the majors’ worst record (9-22) since April  21. 

The Mets had plotted wild-card contention this year but the product on the field currently looks ill-equipped to make a playoff run even with the third wild card being fought for among mediocrities.

The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in nearly two decades.

The Oilers closed out their Western Conference finals series against the Dallas Stars on Sunday night with a 2-1 win at Rogers Place in Alberta. That gave them the 4-2 series win and secured a trip to the championship series for the first time since 2006.

The Oilers haven’t won the title since 1990, when they won their fifth in a seven-year span. If the Oilers can pull off another title, they’ll be the first Canadian team to win the championship since 1993.

It was confirmed recently that All-Star Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will test free agency after the upcoming season. While it’s unknown if Mets owner Steve Cohen will pay the fan-favorite slugger later this year, the Mets have also repeatedly been linked with New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. Like Alonso, Soto is on track to reach free agency this fall. 

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and team owner Steve Cohen know that fans want the club to pursue big-name free agents following a rather underwhelming offseason for the organization.

NEW YORK CITY— The New York Knicks season came to a heartbreaking end in the NBA playoffs when they lost game seven of the second round to the Indiana Pacers.

New York Knicks fans need some emotional support and cheering up right about now. To the rescue are the lovely ladies who perform at Rick’s Cabaret New York, the famous adult club known for its beautiful girls, VIP treatment, and warm hospitality. 

Rick’s girl Justine said, “We know the Knicks fans are sad. But we love them, and we know how to cheer them up.” 

The three-level Rick’s Cabaret New York (RICK: NASDAQ Listed) features beautiful entertainers, multiple stages, and a private VIP floor, with discreet suites and luxury sky boxes. The top rated Rick’s Steakhouse on the second floor, under the direction of acclaimed Chef Jayson Margulies, features daily lunch specials, dinner, and late-night dining.

Rick’s Cabaret New York 50 West 33 Street

Toyota announced its recall of 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a short-circuit sensor capable of prohibiting air bags from deploying as designed.

• Toyota Avalon, Avalon Hybrid (2000-21)
• Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid (2020-22)
• Toyota Corolla (2020-21)
• Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid (2020-21)
• Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid (2020-21)
• Toyota Sienna Hybrid (2021)
• Lexus ES250 (2021)
• Lexus ES300H (2020-22)
• Lexus ES350 (2020-21)
• Lexus RX350 (2020-21)
• Lexus RX450h (2020-21)

The subject vehicles have Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors in the front passenger seat that could have been improperly manufactured, causing a short circuit, Toyota said in a news release.