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Zach Johnson Wins Fifth PGA Tour Champions Title in 14 Starts — 4dZach Johnson birdied the final two holes to edge Ben Crane by one stroke for his fifth PGA Tour Champions title in 14 starts.

Dana Whitfield At 50 he's already got five wins in 14 starts which shows real dominance on this tour.

Titans Postpone Chris Johnson Ring Induction — 6dThe Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson’s induction into the Ring of Honor because Johnson and his family cannot travel to Nashville due to his ALS diagnosis, with a future date to celebrate the moment and Sunday’s halftime ceremony still honoring his career. The team emphasized support for Johnson and his wife Brittany as they navigate his condition while plans for the induction are reorganized.

13 arrested unloading Memphis chicken shipment allegedly stolen for drug debt — 1dMemphis officers serving a robbery warrant on Javunte Johnson found 13 people unloading stolen chicken pallets from a semi; the driver said he traded the load for a drug debt.

Nicole Hardy Thirteen folks unloading pallets in Memphis like it was normal business shows how these schemes pull in way too many people.

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 2dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Diagnosed With ALS — Sep 8, 2026Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has ALS, prompting discussions about a possible link to his football career while his family describes his condition as serious and his focus on loved ones as he communicates with assistive devices. Ahead of a Ring of Honor induction for Johnson, coverage also ties his legacy to ongoing awareness and research efforts into ALS.

Poland, Ukraine condemn Russian drone strike on train near border — 4dRussian drone hit a Kyiv-Warsaw train 2 km from Poland with no casualties; Johnson’s train had just passed and Petraeus was nearby as Warsaw warned of spillover risk.

Chris Dalton No casualties is a relief but Warsaw's spillover warning needs to be taken seriously by everyone.

Bears win boosts Caleb Williams MVP odds after record Week 1 scoring — 1dBetMGM prop odds move for Tony Pollard, Jacoby Brissett, and Rhamondre Stevenson shape early-season betting markets, while prediction markets evaluate the Los Angeles versus Denver game and related settlement rules. Chicago’s Week 1 offensive surge under Ben Johnson has boosted Bears scoring and Caleb Williams’ MVP chatter, fueling shifts in futures and Week 2 expectations.

Marcus Bell The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.

Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit — 6dApollo Global Management is poised to acquire Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit for about $20 billion, a deal that would value the asset at roughly two times its sales as J&J considers a tax-free spin-off or other paths to sharpen focus on higher-growth healthcare areas. DePuy Synthes generated about $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue but trails faster-growing segments and carries thousands of hip-implant lawsuits that would influence buyer pricing.

Marcus Bell Two times sales feels fair given the revenue but the lawsuits could still force a lower final price.

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material — 2dA Gainesville woman, Trinity Joy Johnson, pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child pornography involving a toddler she cared for, with more than 100 files found on her phone and a sentencing hearing set for November 23, facing substantial prison terms. Separately, another Florida woman, Jennifer Percival, admitted to defrauding a fund for Epstein victims by falsifying records to obtain $750,000, with federal investigators continuing to pursue the case.

Russian drone strikes Kyiv-Warsaw train minutes after Johnson’s diplomatic passage — 5dUkrzaliznytsia and authorities report ongoing Russian strikes on railway infrastructure with hits in Lutsk and Fastiv, prompting evacuations and potential train schedule changes as drones patrol Ukrainian airspace. No casualties have been reported, and security measures, including shuttle transfers and temporary service adjustments, are in place while the threat persists.

Maya Lindstrom These rail strikes keep forcing evacuations and delays, making travel across the country even riskier for everyone.

Dennis A. Johnson's memoir mines decades of labor for lessons in resilience — Sep 1, 2026Dennis A. Johnson announces the memoir Autobiographical Fragments from a Full Life, a resilience-focused account tracing a life of labor, learning, and personal growth from farms to academia. Critics hail the work as reflective and honest, turning everyday toil into universal lessons.

Rachel Meyers Going from farm work to academia and finding the through-line of resilience in both is a story worth telling. Adding this to my reading list.