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Asian shares mostly declined at the start of a week dominated by bond-market pressure, Iran sanctions, and the Jackson Hole symposium. US futures were lower, while oil slipped. Reports varied on index levels, but the 10-year Treasury yield eased from recent highs after the Treasury's surprise buyback increase.
The San Francisco 49ers have traded running back Zamir White to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones, a move reported late Sunday and confirmed by anonymous sources. The trade addresses injuries and roster depth for both teams as they finalize their 53-man rosters.
The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, ending a prolonged competition with Shedeur Sanders. Coach Todd Monken cited Watson's ability to give the team the best chance to score, despite a rocky preseason and a public spat with fans. The decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Watson's performance and the team's long-term plans.
Authorities say a 36-year-old man suspected of killing five people near Forest Grove, Oregon, was found dead in a vehicle in Washington state, an apparent suicide. The victims have been identified, and officials do not believe the killings were random.
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic says he is 'pretty confident' Cale Makar will sign a contract extension before the 2026-27 season. Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, is in the final year of his current deal, and Sakic emphasized the dialogue has been great and he is not worried about the upcoming CBA deadline.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said he will not run against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either recognize he has lost support or face a challenger in March's election. The warning follows the abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which drew accusations of 'deception' from three confederations. Ceferin also faced criticism over Donald Trump's intervention in a red-card decision, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino continued to court support among smaller football nations.
Steven Alker defeated Y.E. Yang in a sudden-death playoff to win the Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary, his second PGA Tour Champions victory of the season. Alker closed with a 5-under 65 to match Yang at 16-under 194, then birdied the 18th hole to secure the win.
Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, keeping pace in the NL wild-card race. The Diamondbacks remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final wild-card spot.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders faces a federal lawsuit over logos he used on merchandise, filed by designer Alan Tipp. Sanders' legal team argues the designs were created for Under Armour and rights transferred, while Tipp claims he was misled. A hearing is set for October.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, has died in prison at age 32. His attorney confirmed the death but provided no further details; Grayson had been battling colon cancer and had been denied medical release weeks earlier.
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they allegedly assaulted a man and woman and used a Taser, according to police chief Matt Giordano. The officers face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping, with a court date scheduled for Friday.
Phoenix police chief Matt Giordano announced the arrests and firings of officers Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, who face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping after an unreported traffic stop. The officers allegedly assaulted a man and woman and used a Taser on them, with no video evidence available.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was helped off the practice field Sunday after appearing to injure his right leg during a non-contact play. The team has not issued an official statement, but sources report the injury is believed to be a sprained ankle not considered long-term.
Lillian Smart, 8, of Ruston, Louisiana, died Saturday, one day after her eighth birthday, from an infection with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state's first case since 2013, and officials have emphasized the infection is extremely rare and nearly always fatal.
The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, one day after a rough start against the Reds. Despite the setback, Arizona rallied for a 5-3 win and remains two games out of the final wild-card spot.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan immigrant and father of a Navy sailor on a record-setting deployment, was arrested by Border Patrol in Florida and remains in ICE custody. Family members describe him as a hardworking resident with a work permit, while DHS says he entered illegally and that military ties do not exempt anyone from immigration law.
Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., leading 128 of 147 laps in a dominant performance. The race, part of the nation's 250th birthday celebrations, saw Kirkwood finish 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, while Alex Palou's title hopes took a hit with a 20th-place finish.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if the US continues its economic war. The threat comes amid heightened tensions over US plans for tougher sanctions, with Iranian officials responding defiantly.
US envoy Tom Barrack clarified that Washington's position on the Golan Heights remains unchanged after earlier remarks suggested Israel 'still' occupies the territory. The clarification came amid broader tensions over Israeli strikes in Syria and negotiations with Hezbollah.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ireland on September 12-13 for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course, according to a White House official. The trip highlights the overlap between official travel and his family's business interests, while Irish authorities prepare for a massive security operation.