American stadium in Chicago; home of the Chicago Bears since 1971
Heavy wildfire smoke has darkened skies from the Midwest to the East Coast, prompting health warnings and indoor-only guidance as air quality remains unhealthy to hazardous. A lingering high-pressure system is trapping smoke near the ground, with Philadelphia reporting smoky, hazy skies. A major league game start times were adjusted accordingly.
Elliott has returned to Liverpool after a difficult Villa loan, describing it as a second chance. He has played nine league games for Villa, with a clause forcing Villa to buy at £35 million if he reached 10 appearances. He is aiming to cement his place under Andoni Iraola while remaining open to future moves.
Liverpool’s pre-season tour has seen tensions flare after Dominik Szoboszlai handed the captain’s armband to Kostas Tsimikas rather than Curtis Jones, prompting a post-match exchange. Szoboszlai later says there is no conflict and the captaincy will be settled by the club’s captain and coach.
The Chicago Bears have moved their stadium development focus to Hammond, Indiana. Due diligence is underway on the Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake sites, with Illinois talks ongoing but limited. The team says it will remain the Chicago Bears regardless of location, as a timeline for a decision remains uncertain amid state funding and legislative hurdles.
The Los Angeles Rams have added two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald returns from retirement, forming a fearsome pass-rush duo alongside Matthew Stafford as they pursue a second Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.
South Africa has sealed a 3-1 series win over New Zealand in Baltimore after a second-half surge, extending their Rugby World Cup buildup with a dominant performance in the USA.