The Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on August 18, 2025, behind Gavin Lux's two-run homer and a rare three leadoff triples. Brady Singer picked up the win, Scott Barlow notched his first save, and the Reds moved closer to a playoff spot, stretching their win streak over the Angels to nine games.
The Cincinnati Reds made bold roster changes ahead of their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, recalling Will Benson and Connor Phillips, while sending Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A and designating Jake Fraley. As they aimed to snap a long losing streak to Milwaukee, the team sat 1.5 games from an NL Wild Card spot.
Jana Duggar from '19 Kids & Counting' is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Wissmann, due January 2026. The couple shared intimate photos of the announcement on Instagram. Fans were thrilled to see the eldest Duggar daughter starting her own family after many years in the public eye.
Sealed documents in the Bryan Kohberger case, including graphic evidence and insights into his behavior, may soon be released. Kohberger, recently sentenced for killing four University of Idaho students, drew widespread attention for both the crime itself and the vast, secret investigation records. Legal experts expect more details to surface now that sentencing is final.
Akshay Bhatia fired a career-best 62 to lead the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first round of the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoffs. His hot finish and mental approach put him on top, trailed by Tommy Fleetwood and with Scottie Scheffler further behind. The first playoff event decides who stays in the race.
Jannik Sinner, fresh off his Wimbledon win and back on court at the Cincinnati Open, said his elbow has fully healed but he might keep wearing his now-famous sleeve for comfort and performance reasons, not just protection.
Victoria Mboko, just 18 and already shaking up the tennis scene, has charged into the National Bank Open semifinals. She began the season ranked far outside the top 300 but has rapidly risen with a stellar 33-3 record, multiple international ITF titles, and strong Grand Slam showings. Canadian fans are rallying behind this new sensation as she moves towards a spot in tennis history.
The Phoenix Mercury targeted frontcourt depth in the 2023 WNBA Draft, picking Destiny Harden and Kadi Sissoko in the third round. Harden didn't make the season roster, while Sissoko played every game before being waived the next year. Mercury's approach shifted to selecting guards in the 2024 draft, continuing their search for the right roster mix.
Jane Etta Pitt, Brad Pitt’s mother and beloved Springfield teacher, passed away at 84. Known for her warmth and charity, she co-founded a pediatric cancer center, shaped family traditions, and left a legacy of kindness. Her family, including Brad Pitt, mourn her deeply.
A coding error made major sections of the U.S. Constitution vanish from the Library of Congress website for days. The missing content, including the Habeas Corpus clause, was restored after outcry and political scrutiny. The issue arose as website administrators included new Supreme Court analyses.