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Hut, Hut, Bite, at Pizza Hut.

The popular pizza chain will be dropping “pizza” from its name to go simply by “hut.” The temporary change coincides with the NFL season.

“You can just call us HUT for the next 25 weeks,” the brand wrote on a social media post that features a photo of one of their locations. The snap shows a banner with a football on it covering the word “pizza” on a sign outside the store.

The photo was taken at a Plano, Texas location, where the chain is headquartered, according to local outlet WFAA. The chain also updated its social media avatars with a logo sans the word “pizza.”

The changes come as Pizza Hut’s parent company, Yum! Brands, prepares to sell the chain to private equity firm Long Range Capital for a reported $2.7 billion.

In a press release, Yum! said it expects to make about $2.3 billion in net proceeds from both deals.

The Mets struggled in multiple facets again in their loss to the Astros 6-3. Despite a decent outing from Zac Thornton, the Mets’ bullpen could not hang on to the fragile lead they were given, and the offense had no response.

— It was a battle of rookie pitchers between New York’s lefty Zac Thornton and Houston’s righty Ethan Pecko.

— Astros star shortstop Jeremy Peña led off the game with a 435-foot home run. The Mets offense responded in kind during the bottom half of the first inning, when Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto socked back-to-back solo shots.

— Thornton was sharp in his 11th career start, striking out five, walking one, and allowing two earned runs on six hits across five full innings. Now through 61 innings, he sports a 2.93 ERA.

— Facing right-handed reliever Jonathan Pintaro with a man on second base in the sixth, Astros lefty Lamonte Wade Jr. stepped to the plate as a pinch hitter and cranked a two-run homer. 

— Wade’s third pinch-hit home run of his career was the turning point in the ballgame, giving the Astros a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

— The Mets (61-76) were bested in the team’s series finale against the Houston Astros (69-68), their third straight series loss.

The Mets have ripped off 11 wins in 15 games after a trade deadline sell-off. They have won four of their last five series and have injected a bit of life into what had been a miserable season.

It will take an enormous run to even be in contention in mid-September. The Mets still trail the Padres by 10 games for the third and final NL wild-card spot, and six other teams are ahead of them. 

To reach 83 wins, the number of victories the final wild-card team secured a year ago, the Mets would need to go 25-9. That’s a .735 winning percentage, an extraordinarily tall order.

The Mets have the seventh-most difficult remaining strength of schedule, their opponents owning a combined .520 winning percentage. 

It includes 12 games against division leaders (White Sox and Rays on the road, Brewers and Astros at home).

Of the 34 games left, 18 are on the road, where the Mets are seven games under .500.

NEW YORK CITY— The sexy Hoops Cabaret Girls who perform at Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar, the club that combines the fun of a sports bar with the excitement of a strip club, are excited about the start of the NFL season.

“Let’s get started now with the final pre-season game, Jets vs Giants, Friday August 28th at 7:30pm,” proclaimed Hoops girl Olivia. “Come to our game and post-game parties. There will be a lot of beautiful Hoops girls to help you root for your team and make sure you have an awesome time.”

“Football season is my favorite time of year,” said Hoops girl Amy.  “Everywhere you look at Hoops, there are gorgeous girls stripping out of hot outfits and showing off their bodies. We know how to celebrate.” 

Hoops girl Jeanne purred, “Come party and play with us. There are so many enticing girls here and we are always anxious to please. Let’s pop some bottles and make it rain.” 

The club features girls performing on stage, on poles, and of course, up close and personal lap dances. There are private suites, balcony seating, numerous HD TVs, and a futuristic Mega-Tron Video Wall to watch all sporting events, plus a unique VIP Man Cave.

“THE VIP MAN CAVE HAS BEEN CALLED A ‘TRULY INNOVATIVE AND WELCOME ADDITION TO THE CITY’S NIGHTLIFE” 

**Highly Recommended

HOOPS Cabaret and Sports Bar

48 West 33rd Street, New York City

Beautiful Entertainers 

Super VIP Man Cave

Private Suites

Next door to the world famous Rick’s Cabaret NYC

Ever wonder what the Bugatti Chiron could top out at if it wasn’t speed limited to 261 mph? Turns out, it’s just north of 300 miles per hour, making Bugatti the first manufacturer to break the 300-mile-an-hour barrier!

Bugatti recently took a “near production prototype” Chiron to the vast Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany, where factory test driver Andy Wallace reached a top speed of 304.773 mph, with the time certified by the German TÜV organization.

The Chiron used was modified with an additional safety cell, aerodynamic changes and higher seventh-gear ratios. It also used a slightly more powerful version of the regular Chiron’s quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, turned up to produce 1600HP. In addition, specially constructed Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires were mounted on the car.

Amazingly, if it hadn’t been for running out of road on the test-track, the Chiron could even have gone slightly quicker, as the speed hadn’t leveled out yet, it was still climbing.

Congrats to Bugatti for earning a place in history as the first to exceed 300 miles per hour!

Barry Bonds is at peace with his MLB legacy.

The longtime Giants slugger and the league’s all-time home run leader no longer is eligible to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after falling short of the required vote threshold for 10 consecutive years from 2013-2022.

However, Bonds is the newest member of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame after he, former manager Jim Leyland and catcher Manny Sanguillen were enshrined in a ceremony at PNC Park.

In speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Bonds admitted he finally is at peace with his Baseball Hall of Fame fate after his latest honor.

“I don’t have to worry about those things no more in my life,” Bonds said. Those hopes of making the Hall of Fame, I don’t have them anymore.” 

This is a different tone from Bonds, who has criticized Hall of Fame voters numerous times in the past for his exclusion from Cooperstown.

And while the latest honor is not the highest that Bonds is deserving of, the Home Run King is content settling for immortalization in both the Pirates and Giants franchises.

A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during a 1998 game that was later autographed by the Chicago Bulls legend recently sold for $960 million dollars at auction.

The jersey was donned by Jordan in a showdown with the Washington Wizards at United Center on April 7, 1998. Jordan enjoyed one of his patented outstanding performances in the Bulls’ 103-85 victory, scoring 30 points.

The auction of the prized piece of game-worn memorabilia run by Robert Edward Auctions concluded over the weekend. When it was all said and done, a $960,000 bid won the auction.

The game-worn jersey was previously purchased at auction for $10,000 by late Hollywood legend Penny Marshall in 2005.

The increased interest in Jordan memorabilia of late — and the stunning amount of money changing hands — is in large part inspired by the “The Last Dance,” the 10-part ESPN docuseries that chronicled Jordan’s career and his final season with the Bulls that turned into a pop culture phenomenon last year.

At the moment, this is a hypothetical question. Despite a disastrous 2026 season, Steve Cohen has publicly said David Stearns is not going anywhere and expects him to remain in charge through the end of his contract in 2028. 

That said, if the Mets are considering a change, here are some candidates that might be under consideration.

Mike DeBartolo (Assistant GM, Mets) 

Widely regarded as one of baseball’s brightest young executives. Has worked closely with Stearns and knows the organization’s analytics and player development systems.Would probably be the favorite for an internal promotion.

Andy Green (Manager, Mets )

Current Mets manager with extensive front-office experience. Already deeply involved in player development and organizational strategy. If the Mets wanted continuity, he’d be a logical choice.

Matt Arnold

Current Brewers executive who worked under Stearns in Milwaukee. Excellent reputation for roster construction and player development. If available, he’d likely be near the top of any list.

Chris Leible

Player agent with many ties to the Mets. Formerly PR executive with the Mets, good reputation with media. Would be an interesting choice considering his relationships with players, ownership, and Mets organization. 

Brandon Gomes

Helped build one of baseball’s deepest organizations. Strong blend of analytics, scouting, and player relations. Frequently mentioned around MLB as a future president of baseball operations.

Mike Hazen

Respected executive in baseball. Built Arizona into a consistent contender. Landing him would likely require a significant effort.

A recent study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming artificial sweeteners may accelerate brain aging by over 1.5 years. The research, conducted by a team of medical researchers  in Brazil, examined the effects of artificial sweeteners on cognitive decline. The study analyzed data from nearly 13,000 people aged 35 to 75 over an eight-year period.

They discovered that people who consumed the highest amounts of the sweeteners experienced faster declines in thinking and memory skills compared to those who consumed the lowest amounts.

The sweeteners studied included aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol.

The study found that the effects were more pronounced in individuals under 60 and those with diabetes. The study is observational and does not prove causation, but it raises important questions about the long-term impact of artificial sweeteners on brain health. 

The Sphere in Las Vegas is getting a little sibling.

Sphere Entertainment announced plans to build a 6,000-seat mini-Sphere at National Harbor in Maryland, about 15 minutes outside Washington, D.C.

Although the venue will be smaller than its Las Vegas counterpart, the company says it will feature the same technologies that have made the original Sphere a hit in Sin City.

The project is expected to generate $1 billion in revenue for the region and is slated to open in 2030.

The Sphere Las Vegas opened in fall 2023 with a sold-out residency from U2. It has also hosted Phish, Dead & Company and recently began showing an immersive version of “The Wizard of Oz” – which just surpassed 2 million tickets sold.