Chiefs defensive lineman B.J. Thompson experienced a frightening health scare during a team meeting at the Kansas City practice facility. Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest, leading to his hospitalization. However, there is good news as Thompson is now awake and responsive after being placed on a ventilator and heavily sedated.
In other football news, Randy Gregory is suing the NFL and the Broncos for discrimination after being fined for taking medication containing THC for disabilities. The Detroit Lions have also faced consequences for breaking rules during a practice, resulting in the loss of one day of organized offseason workouts.
On the golf course, Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is dominating the Memorial tournament with a three-shot lead after a strong performance in challenging conditions. Meanwhile, Aprichaya Yubol took the lead in the ShopRite LPGA Classic with a career-low 61.
In boxing, Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled for November after Tyson fell ill on a flight. The U.S. Men’s National Team is facing concerns over forward Josh Sargent’s fitness for upcoming games, while NWSL midfielder Sinead Farrelly has announced her retirement due to head injuries.
In auto racing, IndyCar driver Agustín Canapino has taken a leave of absence following controversy over death threats, and David Malukas has found a new team after being fired for injuries. In Formula One, Max Verstappen faced technical issues while Fernando Alonso set the fastest lap at the Canadian Grand Prix.