Sports Round-Up: Thrilling Races, Riveting Matches, and American Triumphs

A comprehensive round-up of current sports highlights includes Marc Soler's win in the Vuelta a Espana, Jannik Sinner and others' promising matches at the U.S. Open, Taylor Fritz's remarkable semi-final achievement, and Kilian Jornet's record-breaking run in the Alps. Additionally, highlights from the NFL and President's Cup are covered.

Marc Soler clinched a stunning victory in Stage 16 of the Vuelta a Espana with a decisive late breakaway. Ben O'Connor's lead is now under threat from Primoz Roglic, trailing by a mere five seconds. Italy's Filippo Zana and Britain's Max Poole secured the second and third spots, respectively.

At the U.S. Open, top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek face tricky quarter-final matches that promise an entertaining night session. Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz thrilled the home crowd by advancing to his first U.S. Open semi-final in a gripping match against Alexander Zverev, boosting hopes for an American champion.

Ultra-trail runner Kilian Jornet conquered 82 peaks of the Alps in a record time, covering 1,207 km over 19 days. Jornet's feat, part of the 'Alpine Connections' project, showcased extraordinary endurance and determination, further cementing his legacy in ultra-running.

(With inputs from agencies.)