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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, the father of a sailor on the USS Abraham Lincoln, was arrested by Border Patrol in Key West, Florida, but was released days later after an immigration judge dismissed his case. His arrest drew attention to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on military families, with dozens of similar detentions reported.
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 Special Envoy to Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack on Sunday clarified his earlier remarks that Israel 'still' occupies the Golan Heights, reaffirming that US policy, set by President Trump in 2019, remains unchanged. The clarification came after criticism from Senator Rick Scott and others, amid ongoing tensions over Israeli strikes in Syria and negotiations involving Turkey and Hezbollah.
Trent Hendrick, the reigning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, has committed to UCLA after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft and participating in rookie minicamps with the Browns and Chiefs. The move reunites him with head coach Bob Chesney and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler, and he is expected to be ready for the season opener against Cal on Sept. 5.
The Big Ten and SEC have adopted rules barring former NFL, NBA, and WNBA players from returning to college rosters, responding to a court-ordered eligibility extension that allowed some players to re-enter college football. LSU coach Lane Kiffin has defended recruiting these players, while Oregon's Dan Lanning and others have criticized the practice.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers activated tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, clearing the way for a potential return in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Kittle, who tore his Achilles in January, returned to practice in a limited capacity, while running back Christian McCaffrey also rejoined the team after a brief absence. The team departs for Melbourne on Sept. 2, with Kittle's availability for Week 1 still uncertain.
The Arizona Cardinals activated defensive end Josh Sweat from the physically unable to perform list and waived running back Trey Benson with an injury designation in a series of roster moves announced Monday. Benson's departure comes after a knee injury sidelined him for most of last season and a flare-up during training camp, while the emergence of Bam Knight solidified the team's running back room.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the Freedom 250 Grand Prix with a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine, ahead of the first IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. The event, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, drew tens of thousands of spectators and featured an Air Force One flyover, while logistical challenges and water lines drew attention.
A landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea, has killed at least 30 people, according to the government, with heavy rains triggering the disaster at the Dar Es Salam dump. Rescuers are searching for survivors, and officials had planned to close the site the same day.
Several senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after footage emerged of him being handcuffed by police outside a Derby nightclub. The ECB has referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, which will investigate the incident that occurred after Durham's County Championship victory.
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has spent a turbulent week distancing himself from streamer Hasan Piker, sparring with Fox News host Jesse Watters on circumcision and other culture-war topics, and trading barbs with Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, amid a close race against Republican Mike Rogers.
Editorial cartoonists this week focused on the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion, drawing attention to President Trump's role, while others highlighted reported problems aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and contrasted ICE's equipment with that of overseas troops.
Bridget María Chesterton, a 52-year-old history professor from outside Buffalo, N.Y., opens up about her battle with postpartum psychosis, a condition highlighted by the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Chesterton credits medication and family support for her recovery and aims to dispel misconceptions about the disorder.
A powerful cyclone swept through Latvia and Lithuania, killing two people and leaving around half a million without electricity, with disruptions extending to Estonia and Poland. Officials expect conditions to improve by Monday, while experts note climate change may have intensified rainfall.
Indonesian police have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires that have caused choking haze across the region and into Malaysia. The investigation has expanded to include potential corporate involvement, with officials vowing to pursue those who financed or ordered the burning.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner met privately in New York to discuss potential areas of common ground, including housing, immigration, and cost of living. The meeting, first reported by The New York Times, has sparked backlash from some Democrats and prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to downplay its significance. As the midterms approach, the conversation could signal preparation for a Democratic-led House, with Jeffries in line to become speaker.