Top Sports Highlights: Swiatek, Gauff, and Djokovic Eye US Open Glory

This sports news briefing covers tennis stars Swiatek, Gauff, and Djokovic as they prepare for the US Open, the Bears acquiring linebacker Darrell Taylor, and the Mariners naming Edgar Martinez as hitting coach. The AHL mandates neck protection, and Zay Jones is suspended for five games for violating NFL conduct policy.

In today's sports highlights, three tennis stars, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Novak Djokovic, are gearing up for the US Open. Swiatek looks to move past last year's disappointment, while Gauff aims to defend her title. Djokovic seeks his record 25th Grand Slam title.

In the NFL, the Chicago Bears announced the acquisition of linebacker Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. This comes after their unsuccessful attempt to sign Matthew Judon.

Meanwhile, the American Hockey League has mandated cut-resistant neck protection for all skaters, referees, and linespersons starting with the 2024-25 season. In other news, the Mariners have named Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez as their new hitting coach, and the NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver Zay Jones for five games.

(With inputs from agencies.)