Australian swimmer, Paralympian, multi-medalist
Ariana Grande has released her eighth album, Petal, and opened the Eternal Sunshine tour in London, delivering pared-back, darker songs and stripped live moments. Reviews have praised her vocal control and new material while noting production choices that bury her trademark power and that the tour feels like a possible farewell to a high-profile era.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team in a handwritten Instagram statement published on 31 August 2026. The 39-year-old has said he has "nothing left to give" after leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup and to the 2026 final. Tributes and plans for a farewell match are under way; Argentina will meet friendly opponents in September.
The Dolphins visit the Jets at MetLife in a pivotal Week 7 matchup. New York aims to rebound from a 2-4 start as Geno Smith and the Jets host a winless Miami squad; kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET.