- Trump posted “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!” with an AI-generated video clip, but Reuters found no evidence the energy hub was actually attacked.
- U.S. forces said they struck rocket launchers on Larak Island; Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles toward U.S. bases in Jordan, most of which were reportedly intercepted.
- The U.S. is intensifying weekly secondary sanctions—starting with banks—to pressure Iran, heightening risks to its oil exports and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The news, distilled into what matters.
- Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement on a one-year deal with the Rams for one more championship push.
- Odell Beckham Jr. made the Giants' 53-man roster, returning to the team where his career began.
- Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list, prompting the Packers to add backfield depth (they acquired RB Kaleb Johnson).
- Alex Palou just won his fifth IndyCar title at 29 — the youngest five-time champion and already being mentioned in the same breath as legends like A.J. Foyt and Scott Dixon.
- He’s not daydreaming about breaking the all-time record; Palou says he’s focused on next weekend’s race at Laguna Seca and on fixing small issues (seven poles this year but few pole-to-win conversions).
- Teammates and rivals are full of praise and playful banter — Dixon tipped Palou as a future all-time great, Pato O’Ward joked about giving goats, and talk of a new 2028 car adds intrigue for the championship race.
- Aaron Donald surprised everyone by ending a two-year retirement and rejoining the Rams on a one-year deal (up to $30M) — his availability for the season opener in Australia is still up in the air.
- Odell Beckham Jr. staged a Cinderella comeback with the Giants, earning a roster spot after two years away and bringing energy even if his role looks limited.
- The Chargers’ offense looks primed for fireworks with Mike McDaniel as play-caller and Justin Herbert connecting on a huge 65-yard touchdown in preseason — could be must-watch TV.
- Alex Palou clinched his fifth INDYCAR championship (fourth straight), wrapping up the title with one race still to go.
- Pato O’Ward swept both Milwaukee races on Sunday — the first driver since 1981 to win two INDYCAR races in one day.
- Heavy rain delayed Saturday’s race into Sunday, creating a rare two-race marathon day and dramatic finishes.
- Yankees crushed the Red Sox 16–1, sealing a key home‑field advantage and widening their AL East lead.
- A controversial non‑catch by Ceddanne Rafaela swung momentum into a big Yankees rally and visibly rattled Boston.
- Heliot Ramos snapped a long homer drought with a huge three‑run shot, and Aaron Judge is reportedly getting closer to returning from rehab.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.