Sports News Highlights: U.S. Open, Dallas Cowboys, and Paralympics Kickoff

This sports news round-up covers various highlights: Oklahoma coach remains silent on DeMarco Murray's suspension, Dallas Cowboys sign Dalvin Cook, Patriots coach keeps QB decision under wraps, and Aryna Sabalenka advances in the U.S. Open. The Paralympics open with a grand ceremony in Paris.

The latest sports news round-up features updates on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, who remains tight-lipped about running backs coach DeMarco Murray's one-game suspension. Instead, Venables focuses on the upcoming season opener against Temple. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly signed renowned running back Dalvin Cook, who will begin on the practice squad, according to multiple sources including ESPN.

In a surprising move, New England Patriots' first-year head coach Jerod Mayo decides on the team's quarterback, picking between Jacoby Brissett and rookie Drake Maye, but he withholds the announcement. On the tennis courts, Aryna Sabalenka makes a statement at the U.S. Open by easily defeating Lucia Bronzetti to reach the third round, while severe heat grips the tournament's second round, challenging both players and spectators.

Quarterback Bailey Zappe was quickly picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs for their practice squad following his release from the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev exhibited a heroic comeback from two sets down to win his match against Arthur Rinderknech in a marathon U.S. Open encounter. In another U.S. Open highlight, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen fought back in sweltering heat to beat Erika Andreeva. In Paris, the 2024 Paralympics commenced with a festive ceremony, opened by French president Emmanuel Macron.

(With inputs from agencies.)