The Connecticut Sun watched a 21-point advantage evaporate in the final quarter Sunday, falling to the Indiana Fever in Uncasville. The stunning collapse leaves Connecticut’s already faint playoff hopes on life support.

Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith was carted off the field with a non-contact knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s preseason game against the visiting Buffalo Bills. The sudden setback leaves Chicago awaiting medical evaluations as the regular season nears.

Kellen Moore declined to set a timetable for naming the New Orleans Saints’ Week 1 starting quarterback, saying only “We’ll see.” The battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough therefore remains unresolved as the season opener approaches.

Omaha men’s basketball forward Deng Mayar, a 22-year-old graduate transfer from North Dakota, died Saturday in a drowning accident in Utah, the University of Nebraska Omaha announced Sunday. The sudden loss ends a promising athletic journey before Mayar could play a game for the Mavericks.

Maui authorities have identified the person they believe fatally shot a police officer during a Friday-night confrontation. The suspect, who was wounded in the same exchange of gunfire, remains under investigation as the community grapples with the loss.

Bolivia’s presidential election will move to an unprecedented second round after a surprise first-place showing by centrist Sen. Rodrigo Paz. Although he outpaced right-wing rivals in Sunday’s vote, Paz fell short of the majority needed for an outright win, forcing the nation’s first runoff between a centrist and right-wing field.

Hours after sharing a preseason field in New Orleans, the Saints agreed to trade defensive tackle and two-time Super Bowl champion Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal has yet to be announced publicly, and key details remain undisclosed.

Moments after a preseason contest, the New Orleans Saints agreed to trade two-time Super Bowl champion defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for center Luke Fortner, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The move reshapes both teams’ interior lines as the regular season approaches.

A stoppage-time strike from Michelle Alozie delivered a dramatic 2–1 victory for the Houston Dash over Gotham FC in National Women’s Soccer League play. The Associated Press report notes that Alozie’s late goal transformed a deadlock into three points for Houston.

Bill Belichick’s first headline in Chapel Hill isn’t about strategy but about silence. A new report says the legendary coach will skip a longstanding UNC media commitment, an early sign that “The Patriot Way” has traveled south intact.

Professor Eric Claeys of George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law will take over The Volokh Conspiracy blog for a week, sharing insights from his new book, “Natural Property Rights.” The brief announcement, penned by Eugene Volokh, invites readers to follow Claeys’ daily posts on property law and philosophy.

After a fifth straight defeat to the Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky’s Coach Tyler Marsh acknowledges the pressing need to maximize the potential of 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso.

Bubba Wallace’s unforgettable victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been solidified as NASCAR completed the inspection of his car. The historic win stands firm, marking a significant moment in his racing career.

The Duke and Duchess of Westminster have joyously announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl with a unique name. This heartwarming news comes just a year after their lavish wedding, where Prince William played a special role as an usher.

A new study reveals that Naloxone, the life-saving drug used to treat opioid overdoses, binds more to opioid receptors in women’s brains than in men’s. This finding suggests that sex differences may affect the efficacy of overdose treatments.

On Saturday morning, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted over 48 US tons of supplemental food supplies provided by MANA to help suffering families in Gaza.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls on European leaders to follow US President Donald Trump’s approach toward Russia, criticizing current EU policies as inadequate. Lavrov’s remarks highlight tensions between Russia and the European Union and suggest a desire for improved relations through policy shifts.

A section of the A1 dual carriageway near Grantham has been closed due to a vehicle fire, leading to heavy traffic in the area. Motorists are experiencing significant delays as authorities manage the situation.

NASA is set to revolutionize Mars exploration with the Skyfall mission, deploying six helicopters from a flying mothership to advance autonomous aerial exploration. This bold initiative aims to pave the way for humanity’s first footsteps on the Red Planet.

Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss the state’s socio-economic progress and the near saturation of its welfare schemes. The meeting precedes the Prime Minister’s anticipated visit to Assam on September 8, a significant event marking new milestones in the state’s development journey.

Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University, was sentenced to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. The sentencing comes after the brutal 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, bringing a measure of closure to a case that shook the community.