The Cleveland Guardians were trying to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Tigers last night from Progressive Field. The game turned into a defensive battle, tied at zero in the top of the 9th when Kerry Carpenter stepped up for Detroit and hit a 3-run home run off of All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase. The series moves to the Motor City tied at one game a piece. Game 3 is on Wednesday at 3:08.
Country music stars and Tennessee natives Dolly Parton and Morgan Wallen are raising money and awareness for those devastated by Hurricane Helene last week. At least 215 people have been confirmed dead, hundreds remain missing and thousands displaced throughout Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee. Parton personally donated $1 million to the nonprofit Mountain Ways Foundation Friday, while her Dollywood Parks & Resorts and The Dollywood Foundation gave another $1 million to the organization. "These are special people here; they're my people," Parton said at a Walmart in Newport, Tennessee. Joining Parton at the event was Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner, who pledged his company, which includes Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation, would give $10 million toward hurricane relief efforts. Wallen is promoting a food drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, in addition to donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross.
Richard Simmons was laid to rest in his classic workout clothes, according to his brother. Lenny Simmons shared the detail during a eulogy at a celebration of life at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday. Lenny spoke about their happy childhood, noting that Richard once considered becoming a Catholic priest to help people but later transitioned into fitness. Richard Simmons passed away on July 13 at the age of 76