IJR News

Kardashians Honor MJ Campbell After Death

The Kardashian-Jenner family is commemorating matriarch Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon after her death, sharing tributes on what would have been her 92nd birthday and reflecting on the qualities she instilled in the family. Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian led heartfelt posts and collected memories, with the family noting they are heartbroken and continuing to cherish MJ's influence.

Kim Kardashian

Jul 27, 2026

Football

Lions Place Three on PUP List

The Detroit Lions opened training camp with three players—safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph and tight end Tyler Conklin—on the physically unable to perform list, signaling cautious starts as Branch recovers from an Achilles, Joseph from a knee issue, and Conklin from an undisclosed injury. The designation is not a season-ending sign, and the team expects to activate them as they heal, with coach Dan Campbell slated to provide updates on their timelines.

Brian Branch Kerby Joseph

Jul 27, 2026

New York Yankees

Yankees weigh outfield upgrade as Bellinger injury lingers

Cody Bellinger’s left hamstring strain placed him on the 10-day IL, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton and intensifying the Yankees’ need to add offense before the trade deadline. In the meantime, the Yankees leaned on other contributors like Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez in tight wins while Bellinger’s injury raised concerns about his availability and the lineup’s sustainability.

Aaron Judge Cody Bellinger

Jul 26, 2026

MLB

Mets Place Soto on IL; Bellinger Injury Shifts Outfield

Juan Soto left Friday’s game against the Dodgers with left calf soreness, after two walks as the Mets managed the injury by keeping him off the field. The star outfielder has been hampered by the calf issue this season, with Soto's latest status and impact on his playing time and lineup still developing as New York remains cautious.

Juan Soto

Jul 26, 2026

NASCAR

Hocevar Captures Brickyard 400 Pole

"Brickyard 400" weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway faces weather risk that could cancel Saturday Cup Series qualifying, with the starting lineup then set by the metric based on owner standings and recent results, while coverage highlights the race's 2.5-mile oval, TNT's 2:00 p.m. ET start, and expected broadcast details. The event also features full-entry weekends for the Truck and Cup series, notes on Garage 66’s part-time lineup and DNFs, and expert lineup and fantasy guidance for Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell, and Kyle Larson ahead of a busy Brickyard slate.

Bubba Wallace

Jul 26, 2026

NFL

Dolphins climb to 12th in ESPN under-25 list

Under a regime change, the Miami Dolphins are rebuilding around a youthful core with 13 draft picks and a focus on developing players under 25, highlighted by ESPN ranking the team 12th in the league for young talent. The rebuilding includes Kadyn Proctor and Patrick Paul becoming key linchpins, a retooled offense under Bobby Slowik, and several young players like De'Von Achane, Kadyn Proctor, Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Jonah Savaiinaea expected to grow into contributors as the team prioritizes future potential over immediate wins.

Patrick Paul

Jul 26, 2026

Nationwide Pet Adoption Events Expand Amid Promotions

Shelters and rescue groups across the Midwest and Southwest are promoting discounted or special adoption events to move pets into homes, including Happily Ever After’s Hour of Love cuddle event in Green Bay, and the Humane Society of North Texas Mega Adoption Event in Fort Worth. Additional communities are extending the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters campaigns with reduced fees to clear cages, from Winnebago County in Rockford to the Metro East shelters near Belleville and Edwardsville.

Jul 26, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak Expands Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce

Douglas County, Nebraska reports a rapid increase in cyclospora infections, with 27 confirmed cases and 12 unconfirmed cases in the past four days, and epidemiologists say eating at Taco Bell is the most common exposure among those interviewed as they work with state and federal partners to determine links to the broader multistate outbreak. Authorities note that Taco Bell has been connected to the national cyclospora investigation and that the county is coordinating with federal agencies while continuing to assess local sources and exposures, including the impact of lettuce recalls.

Jul 25, 2026

Bell tops Brickyard 400 practice; Toyota sweeps

Christopher Bell anchored a Toyota sweep of the top five in Brickyard 400 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 183.512 mph lap, signaling strong pace ahead of Sunday’s race. The session also featured incidents including Bubba Wallace and Shane van Gisbergen hitting the walls, Austin Cindric losing power, and other adjustments as teams prepare for qualifying.

Bubba Wallace John Hunter Nemechek

Jul 25, 2026

Law student charged after border-area bomb intercepted

Isobella Perrie Sullivan, a 25-year-old law student from Clane, Co Kildare, appeared in Trim District Court charged with possession of explosives after a bomb was found in a car near Carrickmacross on the border with Northern Ireland. She was granted bail with conditions including a €15,000 independent surety, surrender of her passport, a curfew, daily Garda sign-ins, and a requirement to provide a contact number, with a further bail hearing scheduled.

Northern Ireland Garda Síochána

Jul 24, 2026

Gabriella Bogialla Unveils That Was Not the Plan Memoir

Gabriella Bogialla's That Was Not the Plan is a moving memoir about resilience, belonging, and rebuilding a life after upheaval, focusing on motherhood, love, divorce, and healing. The book traces how home and identity are found through family, memory, and friendships across Madrid, Marbella, Doha, Lebanon, London, and Italy.

London Italy

Jul 24, 2026

Crime

Former Kansas priest arrested on three counts

Kansas priest Ryan A. McCandless, 44, was arrested in Wichita on three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, alleged to have abused a 6-year-old in Belleville between July and September 2025 and is expected to be transferred to Republic County Jail. The Diocese of Salina suspended him from ministry and says it is cooperating with civil and ecclesiastical investigations, noting his prior service at parishes in Republic County and other locations.

Belleville Concordia

Jul 23, 2026

Province-wide Manitoba 911 outage outside Winnipeg

Manitoba’s 9-1-1 network outside Winnipeg was disrupted by a third-party fibre cut, affecting the Brandon PSAP and prompting residents to use local emergency numbers as restoration and redundancy steps were pursued. Bell MTS reported service restoration with ongoing concerns about cross-province reach and calls outside Winnipeg, while Brandon officials and authorities discussed improving redundancy for future 911 resilience.

Bell Canada Bell Mobility

Jul 23, 2026

Football

Browns Sign Mathis to Bolster Secondary

The Browns added veteran cornerback Damarri Mathis to bolster their depth, trading in experience from Denver and Carolina after signing and releasing moves that also included Dom Jones being cut; Mathis arrives after 18 starts in 43 games and a recent ACL injury setback. He joins Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell in a competition for roles as Cleveland eyes training camp and roster positioning ahead of the 2026 season.

Damarri Mathis Denzel Ward

Jul 21, 2026

Football

Charles Davis reportedly exits NFL Network

Charles Davis, a long-time NFL Network and ESPN analyst, was let go in the latest round of layoffs tied to ESPN's integration of NFL assets. He will become CBS's lead Big Ten college football analyst this fall, replacing Gary Danielson, while the cuts also impacted other on-air figures including Ryan Clark, Tom Pelissero, Karl Ravech, David Lloyd, and Stephania Bell.

Jul 21, 2026

Movies

Other Mommy trailer debuts; Universal sets October release

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster unveiled the first trailer for Other Mommy, a Rob Savage-directed horror in which Jessica Chastain plays Bela's mother and the malevolent 'Other Mommy.' The film, based on Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House, features a cast including Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Karen Allen, with release set for October 9, 2026.

Dichen Lachman Jay Duplass