Thrilling Moments at U.S. Open as Home Players Advance

The summary provides an update on recent sports events, highlighted by U.S. Open performances from Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro. It also includes the Chicago Cubs' no-hit win, Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei's tragic death, and contract extensions in MLB and NFL. Additionally, major tennis rivalries unfold, and injury updates loom large.

The excitement is palpable as U.S. Open matches unfold with Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro advancing in the women's semi-finals. Fans are eager for an all-American final, with Pegula facing Karolina Muchova and Navarro taking on Aryna Sabalenka at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Baseball history was made as the Chicago Cubs' pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 12-0 victory. The effort was spearheaded by Shota Imanaga's seven innings and completed with one perfect inning each from Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge.

In a heartbreaking turn, Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died following an attack by her boyfriend. The incident, which occurred in Kenya, has left the sports community in shock. Cheptegei sustained burns on over 75% of her body, marking her the third female athlete killed in the country since 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)