Security Scare in Washington and a Weekend of Record-Breaking Sports
The White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Saturday evening following reports of gunshots near the grounds. U.S. officials confirmed that the Secret Service shot one person during the incident. A bystander was also wounded as the situation unfolded. Journalists reporting from the area had to run for cover while authorities worked to secure the scene. It is currently unclear where the shots originated, but the investigation is ongoing.
In the world of sports, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk defended his title in Giza, Egypt. Usyk faced a difficult challenge from Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, who pushed the champion to his limits. However, Usyk managed to survive a scare and eventually stopped Verhoeven in the 11th round to secure the victory. The fight was a rare cross-sport match that drew significant international attention.
In Canada, the Calgary Marathon celebrated a record-breaking weekend. Organizers described the event as a "global phenomenon" as thousands of people participated in various races, including 5km and 10km runs. This high level of participation follows a worldwide trend of more people taking part in organized running events. The weekend also included special events like a Kids Race and a Diaper Dash for the youngest participants.
On the baseball field, the Toronto Blue Jays continued their strong performance by winning their fourth game in a row. They defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates and their star pitcher, Paul Skenes. Key players George Springer and Patrick Corbin played major roles in the victory. This winning streak is the longest of the season for the Blue Jays, showing a positive turn for the team.
Other Major League Baseball games saw impressive individual performances. Harrison Bader hit a grand slam to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3. This was Bader’s second grand slam in just six days. Meanwhile, Stephen Kolek of the Kansas City Royals threw a complete-game shutout against the Seattle Mariners. His dominant performance helped the Royals end a four-game losing streak with a 5-0 win.
Finally, the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0. Pitcher Jake Irvin and a group of relief pitchers held the Braves to only one hit throughout the entire game, despite Irvin leaving early due to an injury. In football news, the Toronto Argonauts won their first pre-season game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Sam Hicks scored two touchdowns to lead the Argonauts to a 20-10 victory in the Canadian Football League exhibition match.