Late drama as Green Bay Packers hold on for victory against Chicago

Jesse Burkett, known as "The Crab" for his tough demeanor, was a talented baseball player who played 16 seasons in the major leagues, achieving a .338 batting average and three batting titles before his Hall of Fame induction in 1946. He became a local legend in Worcester, where youth baseball teams honor him, and his legacy includes the Jesse Burkett Little League, which gained national attention in 2002. Need More Context? 🔎

Bree Hall, a former standout at Wayne High School and a two-time national champion at South Carolina, has signed with the WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries. Originally drafted by the Indiana Fever, Hall was waived before preseason but watched her new team defeat Indiana, 88-77, on Thursday, although she did not play in the game. Need More Context? 🔎

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team player Timothy Weah described his "weird" experience standing behind Donald Trump during a White House event, where the president diverted from soccer topics to discuss political issues like the Iran-Israel war and transgender sports participation. Weah, who attended with his Juventus teammates, felt compelled to be there and expressed surprise at the political focus, stating, "I just want to play football." Need More Context? 🔎

The British and Irish Lions' summer tour begins in Dublin, featuring a squad heavily influenced by Irish players and coaching staff, including head coach Andy Farrell. Their first match against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium marks a historic event, while the team faces challenges in selection and injury management as they prepare for a tough tour ahead. Need More Context? 🔎

During a tense doubleheader at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers faced the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the game intensifying after a controversial go-ahead run in the 10th inning. Amid fan ejections and boos following a disputed play at home plate, the Pirates secured an 8-4 victory, leaving the Tigers at 48-28 for the season. Need More Context? 🔎

The subjectivity in officiating rules within Formula 1 often leads to controversy, making it a recurring topic of discussion. Recently, Derek Warwick's suspension from his stewarding role prior to the Canadian Grand Prix has sparked further debate about the quality and consistency of race officiating. Need More Context? 🔎