“Do we tackle, or just swim fast?”

The Chicago Bears began their preseason by hosting the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field. The game followed a joint practice session held earlier in the week. Key takeaways from the matchup highlight the performance of the first team and overall team readiness.

Source: Bears takeaways: What we learned in NFL preseason opener vs. Dolphins (marqueesportsnetwork.com)

“Nice show, but he skipped the encore.”

Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of the band Derek and the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton, has passed away at the age of 77. His manager confirmed that he died from cancer on Sunday morning, surrounded by family.

Source: Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos founder, dies at 77 (cbsnews.com)

“Excuse me, your address is blocking my view.”

Donald Trump posted on social media demanding that homeless individuals leave Washington DC or face eviction. He reiterated his promise to deploy federal officers to arrest criminals, despite the city's violent crime rate being at a 30-year high.

Source: Trump orders homeless he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DC (theguardian.com)

“Guess who's got the final say now?”

A judge in Hawaii has ordered a halt to commercial fishing in a protected area of the Pacific Ocean. This decision follows a challenge from environmentalists against the Trump administration's rollback of federal ocean protections, which had allowed fishing to resume recently.

Source: Fishing in vast Pacific nature area halted after judge blocks Trump order (abcnews.go.com)

“Earthquake? I thought it was just feedback.”

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's Balikesir province, leading to the collapse of around a dozen buildings. Officials report that at least one person is trapped under the debris, and rescue efforts are underway to locate and assist those affected.

Source: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Turkey, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse (apnews.com)

“Even the football wished it dressed better.”

Shedeur Sanders, a rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, showcased his skills in a preseason game, throwing two touchdown passes in a 30-10 victory. His mother, Pilar Sanders, drew attention in the stands with her striking outfit during the game.

Source: Shedeur Sanders' Mom Grabs Attention With Outfit At Game (sports.yahoo.com)

“Even carrots won't buy us this time.”

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser responded to President Trump's threats to take federal control of the city's police. She stated that while Trump can deploy the National Guard, the current conditions do not warrant such action, emphasizing the city's ability to manage its own law enforcement.

Source: D.C. mayor defends capital's crime rates after Trump threatens to take over police (npr.org)

“Everyone talks about the green.”

The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship is set for an exciting final round on Sunday. With a winner's share of $3.6 million at stake, players are eager to secure their positions for the upcoming legs of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, which offer even larger prizes.

Source: 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship leaderboard live updates: Golf scores, coverage in Round 4 at TPC Southwind (cbssports.com)

“Does this come with a Glasgow tartan?”

Tom Holland has started filming for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in Glasgow, Scotland. A behind-the-scenes clip released by Sony shows Holland in his Spider-Man suit, marking the first day of production for the new installment in the popular franchise.

Source: Brand New Day' In Glasgow (deadline.com)

“Not quite the nest we were expecting.”

Crystal Palace triumphed over Liverpool in the 2025 Community Shield, winning 3-2 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match featured goals from Liverpool debutants Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong, showcasing an exciting first half.

Source: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens): Henderson heroics secure Community Shield win (nytimes.com)