George Kittle’s status for the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams remains uncertain, but the latest roster activity suggests a return could be moving closer to reality.

San Francisco’s decision to waive tight end Bradyen Willis and bring him back on the practice squad creates a clearer path for Kittle to rejoin the active mix, leaving a potential opening for the veteran star.

After Tuesday’s practice in Australia, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy praised the work Kittle has put into his recovery. Purdy described the tight end’s progress as “awesome” and said that, from a quarterback’s perspective, seeing him back on the field feels “really good.”

“Obviously George is very electric with his personality and all that, with what he brings to the team,” Purdy told reporters. “Just seeing him back on the field, running around, and how explosive he is as a tight end, it’s like, ‘Alright, it feels really good to have him back.’”

Kittle, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, has spent the offseason working his way back from a ruptured Achilles suffered during last season’s NFC Wild Card game. The injury occurred in the second quarter shortly after he made his first catch of the contest, forcing him out immediately.

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Kittle went into the 49ers locker room to have himself looked at, and would never return to the game.

Generally, the return timeframe from an Achilles injury is a 9-12 month period. Kittle has been expected to return by eight.

When he was with the 49ers over the offseason, he was seen working out in the team’s facility during OTAs and training camp. He was also spotted posting videos of him working out from his home in Tennessee, showing his recovery at a rapid pace.

“He did everything he could to get back for Week 1,” Purdy said. “That’s a credit to him. That’s actually remarkable to be able to have that kind of injury and do what he did to get back.”

As of now, it appears it’ll come down to the wire on if Kittle will be playing against the Rams, when the two teams are scheduled to take the field at 10:35 AM on Friday in Australia.

Just hours before Karmelo Anthony fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet on April 2, 2025, his girlfriend alerted school staff that he had allegedly been stalking her, while text messages show him saying he was “on the verge,” according to a 75-page court document obtained by News Media.

That morning, Valeria Torres Perez, Anthony’s girlfriend, told a Centennial High School staff member that Anthony had been driving past her home and would not accept her attempt to end their relationship.

Text messages attributed to Anthony show that at 12:59 a.m., he wrote, “im lowk on the verge.” The message did not explain what he meant, but he repeated and stressed the same phrase roughly 35 minutes later.

The document outlines dozens of alleged prior acts prosecutors sought to introduce at trial, including threats, assaults, weapons-related messages and statements about committing robberies. It does not say the messages were about Metcalf or establish that any weapon mentioned in the exchanges was used in the track-meet stabbing.

Prosecutors filed the notice on May 8, 2026, to identify extraneous offenses they intended to use at trial. It is not a judicial finding that the alleged acts occurred, and the notice warns that some screenshots capture only portions of the full exchanges.

The notice reaches back to a Dec. 23, 2023, exchange with Perez, when Anthony described losing control when he became angry.

“When I get mad i see red,” he wrote. “When I get mad i blackout,” “When I get mad i cant control myself” and “When I get mad my eyes change color.”

In that same exchange, Anthony allegedly said he assaulted another person after the individual posted about “smoking” Anthony’s cousin. “He posted where he was at and we pulled up and got em,” Anthony wrote.

A May 5, 2024, Instagram photo allegedly showed Anthony holding a firearm while posing with a group.

By May 17, 2024, Anthony had told Perez he was going to shoot a woman, writing, “im shooting her,” the notice says. On June 10, 2024, he allegedly threatened to shoot Perez by asking, “how many bullets uu want coming out of ur chest.”

Six days later, he allegedly threatened to assault Perez again, writing, “imma beat ur a–.”

The threats continued into the fall of 2024. During September, Anthony allegedly made threats involving a gun, writing “gun to the head” and saying he would cut another person’s brakes. By November, he had allegedly written about shooting something up and referred to gloves, a rope and getting his hands on a switch.

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The notice says a Nov. 13, 2024, video showed Anthony holding what appears to be a firearm.

A Jan. 4, 2025, video allegedly showed Anthony aiming what appears to be a firearm at a home before running away.

Separate exchanges with other contacts followed. On Feb. 19, 2025, Anthony discussed buying a firearm and an extended clip in a text conversation with Anthony Mendoza. A Feb. 26, 2025, exchange involving a different phone number included a discussion about carrying a firearm.

The notice also says Anthony discussed committing robberies in January 2025 and was suspended for fighting in February 2025.

By March 2025, the messages directed at Perez had grown more threatening. Anthony allegedly texted her on March 8, 2025, “imma f—— murder u … yo friends go die … sho them ts.”

The notice says Anthony assaulted Perez on March 14, 2025. Thirteen days later, he allegedly threatened her with a deadly weapon and referenced having a gun.

The document also cites alleged racist and anti-gay messages, discussions about narcotics, photographs and videos involving firearms, and statements about fighting and assaulting other people. It traces alleged misconduct back to Anthony’s school years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including “numerous acts of assaultive conduct.”

Anthony was convicted of killing Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. He has appealed the conviction.

The court document does not provide a formal mental-health diagnosis or establish that Anthony was experiencing a psychiatric crisis before the shooting. Instead, it presents prosecutors’ account of prior conduct they argued could be relevant to the case.

News Media reached out to Anthony’s attorney, Russell Wilson, for comment.

Kim Zolciak’s 15-year-old son, KJ Biermann, remains in custody after being indicted on seven felony counts tied to a sexual assault case, but a scheduled court appearance for Tuesday was unexpectedly called off.

No explanation was provided for the sudden cancellation. The teenager, whose full name is Kroy Jr. but who is known as KJ, has been held at Atlanta’s Metro Regional Youth Detention Center since his arrest on August 17.

Biermann’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, confirmed to Page Six that the court date had been canceled as he told the publication that the state’s indictment filed on Thursday, September 3 has now become the ‘controlling action’ in the case.

Attorney Sheffield said the indictment has also changed which judge will handle the case going forward. “Because the State indicted my client, the judge who would have presided over the preliminary hearing today has been divested of that authority,” he explained.

He added that several key court dates are now expected, including a request to move the case to juvenile court, a bond hearing and an arraignment connected to the current indictment.

“Unfortunately, we will have to wait for our day in court where we can finally begin to level the playing field,” Sheffield said.

KJ had been indicted by a grand jury last week on seven felony charges including: aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16 and false imprisonment.

Those charges stem from an alleged encounter with a female classmate at a Life Time fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia on April 23.

His attorney Sheffield said that the state had made it clear that it intends to try KJ as an adult, which was the matter to be litigated at today’s hearing.

The lawyer said: ‘We are expecting to enter not guilty pleas to all charges at the plea and arraignment hearing on October 14.

‘I’m going to file a motion for the case to be transferred to juvenile court and for him to be tried as a juvenile.’

A bond hearing has now been scheduled for Friday, September 11 according to Fulton County records obtained by Page Six.

His attorney Sheffield said: ‘It is difficult to comprehend that a 14- or 15-year-old child can be held in detention for a month or longer simply waiting for a bond hearing.

‘But that detention is a direct consequence of the detective’s decision to arrest him on charges of this magnitude. 

‘Once those charges were selected, the law governing bond left little room for his age or juvenile status to meaningfully change what happened next. In that sense, the severity of the charges does not merely define the accusation – it effectively strips away many of the protections we ordinarily associate with treating a child differently from an adult.’

This comes amid news that KJ will likely endure ‘close, close monitoring’ if he’s granted bond after being taken into custody last month over sexual assault allegations made by a female classmate. 

The teenager remains behind bars. KJ has denied all the allegations against him. 

Lindsay Richards, a sexual assault case expert and former prosecutor, gave her insight into KJ’s bid to get out of jail, saying: ‘I think there’s a likelihood he’ll be released and he will have a lot of conditions of his release.

‘I think he’ll be on a GPS. He’ll probably be on house arrest, having to do school at home’, she told Page Six.

She also said the ‘unbelievably serious’ charges could land the teen in prison for decades if convicted.

Richards, who is not involved in his case, said KJ may have to enroll in therapy and educational courses before he goes on trial.

Richards noted that the fact KJ remains in custody suggests the seriousness of the situation. 

‘Not releasing him into the custody of his parents with electronic monitoring of some kind, that surprises me for this young of a kid,’ Richards continued.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Zolciak, Biermann and KJ’s attorney for further comment. 

KJ was arrested in Alpharetta, Georgia, last month for the alleged April 23 offense. 

According to Fulton County Georgia Juvenile court papers obtained by the Daily Mail, the alleged victim said she was at the gym when she saw KJ, and alleged he suggested they go into a co-ed sauna.

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Per the documents, to get to the sauna, they had to walk through a family changing room, which is where the alleged incident happened.

The girl claimed KJ began to touch her and she said no. She then alleged he forced her to perform oral sex on him and allegedly attempted ‘multiple times to have sexual intercourse with her by trying to pull down her pants.’ She alleged that when she ‘finally managed to get away from him … he pulled up his pants and left.’

Zolciak branded the allegations ‘reckless and deeply troubling’ in a statement to The Daily Mail, saying: ‘He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged.

‘My son voluntarily took a polygraph examination regarding these allegations and passed,’ she claimed.

‘Additionally, an examination was conducted, and no DNA belonging to my son was found.’

‘We remain confident that the facts and evidence will establish the truth, and we ask that people allow the proper process to take its course rather than spreading unproven allegations.’

Per documents, an officer was dispatched to North Fulton Hospital on April 24, 2026, for a reported sexual assault.

Police said the alleged victim and her father claimed the incident occurred the day prior inside a nearby gym.

The alleged victim was examined at the North Fulton Hospital in Georgia on April 24 and, per the report, no evidence of male DNA was found in her mouth or vagina.

Police opened an investigation and an officer says he began attempting to contact Kroy Sr on May 14.

The officer says he spoke with him on May 18, and Kroy Sr said he would ‘discuss the matter with Kim.’

KJ is being held without bond at the Juvenile Court of Fulton County. 

His attorney tried to get the teenager released on bond on Wednesday afternoon.

His lawyers submitted documents arguing that the teenager isn’t a flight risk and that his strong academic and athletic record is proof of his good character.

The attorney said that Biermann Jr is ‘a high school student in good standing who has demonstrated strong academic achievement,’ on top of receiving scholarships for his athletic prowess.

They also point out that Biermann Jr never fled the state despite knowing about the charges against him back in April, and that he also submitted to polygraph testing.

The attorney is also asking to keep the proceedings confidential due to both Biermann Jr and his alleged victim being juveniles, as well as the public interest in the case due to Zolciak’s fame as a reality TV star.

KJ’s attorney Jason Sheffield told The Daily Mail last month: ‘My client is 100% innocent and tried to present evidence to the arresting officer, including a passed Polygraph by a notable and respected sex offender Polygrapher.

‘The fact that he’s been arrested and is being held without Bond is a tragedy. He is not only presumed innocent, but is in fact, innocent.

‘I will work tirelessly to demonstrate to the District Attorney’s office the mean spirited nature of these false allegations and to bring a close to this matter as quickly as possible. I’m asking the Public not to presume the truth of these allegations and to give the families on both sides their space and privacy.’

In May, Zolciak, 48, who has been embroiled in a bitter child custody row and split from Biermann, 40, celebrated KJ’s 15th birthday.

Zolciak shared multiple family photos from over the years, including snaps with KJ’s older sisters, Brielle, 29, and Ariana, 24, along with several photos that highlighted the striking resemblance he had to his younger brothers, Kash, 14, and 12-year-old Kane.

Zolciak and Biermann also welcomed daughter Kaia, 12, who is Kane’s twin.

The former Atlanta Falcons linebacker adopted Brielle and Ariana after tying the knot with his estranged wife in 2011.

The reality TV couple parted ways in 2023, and had a series of breakups and reconciliations before splitting for good.

In March, Biermann asked the court to grant him full custody of their minor children, and he accused his ex of ‘blatant mismanagement of basic parenting responsibilities’ in a court filing.

In June, a judge granted Biermann primary physical custody of their four minor children after he alleged that Zolciak was ‘unstable and unfit.’

Zolciak and Biermann will continue to share joint legal custody of the children.  

CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 will livestream the Chicago River Swim on Sunday, Sept. 20, as Chicago comes together to support ALS research and youth swim education.

Presented by the city of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago River Swim is a charitable open-water swimming event staged along the main stem of the Chicago River.

The event debuted in 2025, when 263 swimmers took to the river for Chicago’s first organized open-water swim in 98 years. The inaugural swim also drew international attention to the city’s revitalized waterway.

In 2026, organizers increased the number of qualified swimmers from 500 to 750 and reopened registration for a limited group of participants in the 1-mile and 2-mile swims.

Swimmers will enter the Chicago River in small waves throughout the morning. Each registered participant will receive a personal swim buoy, robe, commemorative T-shirt, lunch and a goodie bag. Registration is available at chicagoriverswim.org.

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ABC7 Chicago will stream the swim live on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 10 a.m.

Hosted by Greg Dutra and Jasmine Minor, the broadcast will showcase swimmers participating in 1- and 2-mile events along the main stem of the Chicago River and feature interviews with athletes, civic leaders and other special guests throughout the morning. Audiences can watch on ABC7Chicago.com, Disney+ under the Live tab by selecting ABC7 Chicago and ABC7’s Connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

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Carlos Alcaraz has long drawn comparisons to tennis’ golden era, with many fans seeing shades of the 1970s and 1980s in his explosive, all-court style.

There is no way to know exactly how Alcaraz would have looked competing in that era, but his rumored girlfriend, Claudia Canals, recently offered a playful throwback glimpse of how she might have appeared courtside.

Canals joined a popular social media trend in which users ask ChatGPT to create an image of them in 1980s fashion. She shared the AI-generated result ahead of Alcaraz’s US Open quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton today.

In the image posted to her Instagram Story, the retro transformation leaned fully into the decade’s signature look, showing Canals with big, voluminous hair, oversized gold earrings and an acid-wash denim jacket.

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Speculation about Canals and Alcaraz began earlier this summer after the two were spotted spending time together on a boat, fueling rumors that they are a couple.

Neither has confirmed the relationship. And the fact that Canals is in Spain while Alcaraz is in New York has made some fans wonder whether their relationship has continued.

Regardless of his relationship status, Alcaraz’s main focus is the court, as he has breezed through the US Open to this point, having lost only one set heading into Tuesday’s match against Shelton.

Alcaraz’s archrival Jannik Sinner had to withdraw due to a knee injury. So the 23-year-old Spanish star has a clear path to his eighth Grand Slam single’s title if he can beat Shelton.

A South Carolina judge on Tuesday approved Alex Murdaugh’s bid to move his upcoming double-murder retrial out of its original venue.

Judge Debra McCaslin ordered that the new trial be held in Sumter County, siding with defense attorneys who maintained that extensive publicity from Murdaugh’s first trial had compromised the jury pool in Colleton County.

McCaslin said in her written order that Sumter County can provide Murdaugh with a fair trial, citing the county’s sufficient courtroom space, security arrangements and technology needed to handle the proceedings.

“The judge considered several factors including the financial impact on Colleton County, the convenience of witnesses, courthouse security, transportation and security of Murdaugh, courtroom facilities, and technological capabilities,” the order states.

Murdaugh’s attorneys had suggested Charleston or Richland County courthouses for the venue transfer before McCaslin made her ruling.

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News Media has reached out to Murdaugh’s attorneys and prosecutors.

Murdaugh was granted a new trial after the South Carolina Supreme Court determined his right to a fair proceeding was violated when it found that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during his 2023 murder trial.

As a result, the court unanimously overturned his 2023 convictions and two life sentences.

Murdaugh is charged with murder and weapons offenses for the June 2021 shooting deaths of his wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, at their family estate.

At his 2023 trial, Murdaugh admitted to misleading investigators about his location shortly before his wife and son were shot, but he has consistently denied killing either of them.