Malik Willis started his second straight game for the Packers against his former team, the Titans, as Green Bay rested Jordan Love. Willis accounted for 275 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers’ 30-14 victory. He threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 73 yards and another score. The Packers, now 2-1, also recorded eight sacks and lead the NFL with seven interceptions. Xavier McKinney secured his third interception of the season, helping the Packers seal the win.
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Alyssa Thomas recorded her 15th career triple-double, leading the Connecticut Sun to a 93-69 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their playoff series. Thomas had 12 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. Marina Mabrey scored 27 points, the most by a reserve in WNBA playoff history. Caitlin Clark, the AP Rookie of the Year, had 11 points and 8 assists in her playoff debut. Indiana, making its first playoff appearance since 2016, led briefly before the Sun’s decisive 12-2 run. Game 2 is Wednesday in Connecticut.
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Malik Nabers, a rookie wide receiver for the New York Giants, played a pivotal role in their 21-15 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Nabers made multiple highlight-reel catches and scored two touchdowns in the first half, setting NFL history. His impressive sideline grab set up his first touchdown, and he continued to dominate in single-man coverage against Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. Nabers’ performance created a gap Cleveland couldn’t close, leading to their defeat.
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The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, will face the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football.” The Chiefs narrowly won against the Bengals in Week 2, aided by a controversial pass interference call. The Falcons, after a Week 1 loss to the Steelers, secured a last-minute win over the Eagles with Kirk Cousins connecting with Drake London for a tying score and Younghoe Koo’s extra point clinching the lead. Mahomes has shown vulnerability with two interceptions last week, which the Falcons’ defense hopes to exploit. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates and highlights.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel “did not want this war” with Hezbollah, asserting that the conflict was initiated by Iran’s proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, on October 7 and 8. His comments followed heavy exchanges of fire between Israel and Lebanon, including an Israeli airstrike that killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Herzog emphasized that the world must support Israel, calling the situation a critical juncture. The recent violence includes Hezbollah’s vow of retaliation after deadly explosions, though Israel has not claimed responsibility for these attacks.
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Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater and former U.S. Navy SEAL, praised an apparent Israeli operation that caused near-simultaneous explosions of Hezbollah’s pagers in Lebanon and Syria. Speaking on “Sunday Morning Futures,” Prince highlighted the sophistication, planning, and innovation of the operation, expressing envy that the CIA doesn’t undertake similarly bold actions despite its funding. The explosions, which occurred in two waves, killed at least 37 people and injured around 3,000. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the attacks.
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The international community adopted a “Pact for the Future” at the Summit of the Future in New York, aimed at addressing 21st-century challenges despite Russian opposition. The pact, endorsed by consensus, seeks to enhance international cooperation, reform the UN Security Council, and adjust the international financial system for the Global South. It includes commitments to multilateralism, peacekeeping, climate change, disarmament, and AI development. The pact also aims to accelerate the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Russia opposed the agreement, claiming insufficient negotiation opportunities.
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A roadside bomb exploded near a convoy of foreign diplomats in Pakistan’s Swat district, killing one policeman and injuring three others. Diplomats from 12 countries, including Russia, Portugal, and Iran, were unharmed. The diplomats were visiting at the invitation of a local chamber of commerce. Authorities suspect militants linked to the Pakistani Taliban are responsible. The diplomats have safely returned to Islamabad.
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Perry Farrell is seeking medical treatment after an onstage outburst where he attacked bandmate Dave Navarro. His wife, Etty Lau Farrell, assured fans that Perry will recover and has appointments with specialists. She dismissed false narratives and expressed gratitude for the support. During a recent concert, Farrell was seen shoving and punching Navarro, leading to the show’s abrupt end. Etty emphasized that with love and support, Perry will persevere and return to sharing his music and artistry.
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Janet Jackson apologized through a representative for inaccurately claiming Vice President Kamala Harris is “not Black.” In an interview with The Guardian, Jackson said she believed Harris was Indian and her father was white. However, Harris’s father, Donald Harris, is a Jamaican-American economist, and her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was Indian. Harris has frequently spoken about her Black identity. Jackson’s spokesperson stated her comments were “based on misinformation.”
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