Highlights of Current Sports News

This summary highlights major sports news including the Ukrainian war amputee aiming for Paris Paralympics, Vikings signing QB Brett Rypien, Zambian Paralympics team’s participation issues, Djokovic and Gauff's US Open progress, Browns restructuring Deshaun Watson's contract, weather affecting Paris Paralympics triathlon plans, Alcaraz's US Open streak, F1 safety car crash at Monza, and the Cubs' dramatic win led by Christian Bethancourt.

Following is a summary of the current sports news briefs.

Ukrainian war amputee Yevhenii Korinets is fighting his way to the Paris Paralympic Games, despite being critically injured while filming by Reuters journalist Ivan Lyubysh-Kirdey. The Minnesota Vikings signed QB Brett Rypien and waived Jaren Hall.

Zambia will participate in the Paris Paralympics despite missing the opening ceremony. Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff have advanced to the third round of the US Open. The Cleveland Browns have restructured Deshaun Watson's contract to create significant cap space.

Para triathlon events at the Paris Games have been rescheduled due to weather. Top seed Jannik Sinner continues his US Open journey, while the F1 safety car crash at Monza won't affect the Italian Grand Prix. Cubs win against Pirates following Christian Bethancourt's seven RBIs.

(With inputs from agencies.)