- Powerful storms swept the U.S. Midwest, causing at least two deaths and widespread damage.
- Nearly 800,000–1 million electricity customers in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky lost power.
- Flooding remains a major concern after the storms, and responders faced access problems; a post-storm house explosion in Indiana is under investigation.
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- Yankees walked off the Braves in 10 innings after Austin Wells and Ben Rice sparked a late rally — a gritty comeback win despite a sputtering offense.
- With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger sidelined, New York ranks near the bottom in almost every hitting category, yet their pitching (3.29 team ERA, MLB-leading) and defense have kept them afloat.
- Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. has been a spark — calm, flashy defense and timely hitting — and the team’s newfound late-game grit could be the identity that carries them into October.
- Kyler Murray won the QB competition and will be the Vikings’ Week 1 starter, getting a full month of first-team reps before the Sept. 13 opener.
- Rookie J.J. McCarthy is moving to backup (with Carson Wentz third), but the staff says he’s still very much part of Minnesota’s long-term plan.
- Both QBs will play in Saturday’s preseason game, and Murray—on a one-year, veteran-minimum deal—said he appreciated how the competition was handled.
- Caleb Williams is No. 1 — the Bears' young QB is being billed as the season’s most must-watch storyline thanks to his arm, mobility and playmaking.
- Aaron Donald remains a wild card — he's retired but working out and a Rams return would be one of the biggest comeback stories in football.
- Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs — adding a true running threat alongside Patrick Mahomes could transform Kansas City's offense and open up huge play-action opportunities.
- A Utah couple was hit with a surcharge after they didn’t tip at a Shake Shack in the Salt Lake City airport.
- A video of the interaction went viral, drawing lots of online attention.
- The incident has reignited debate about tipping culture, service fees and expectations at restaurants and airports.
- Vikings name Kyler Murray their starting QB over J.J. McCarthy after a competitive camp, giving Minnesota a veteran lead under Kevin O’Connell.
- Rams had an eventful joint practice: Myles Garrett sat out with knee swelling as a precaution and star receiver Puka Nacua left early with groin soreness.
- Bears safety Coby Bryant had knee surgery and is expected to miss 4–6 months, a big early blow after his offseason signing.
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