Davis Riley holds a one-shot lead over Michael Brennan heading into Sunday's final round of the 2026 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, with a star-studded chase pack including Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, and Michael Thorbjornsen lurking four shots back. The tournament's $10 million purse offers $1.8 million to the champion.
The Chicago White Sox acquired three-time All-Star right-hander Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners in a trade announced Saturday night, sending reliever Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith to Seattle. The White Sox will take on the remainder of Castillo's contract.
President Donald Trump announced he has canceled planned joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran after claiming a "rough framework" for a peace deal has been reached, which would include the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian officials immediately denied the claim, stating no agreement exists and the strait remains closed.
A rapidly intensifying El Niño is expected to strengthen into a "super" event by late 2026, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to warn that the planet is "already on fire." The powerful weather system will likely disrupt India's monsoon, drive record global temperatures, and bring significant snowfall to parts of the U.S., while other regions face drought and extreme heat.