Around the Arenas: Today's Top Sports Briefs

This roundup covers the latest in sports. Highlights include Urko Berrade's win in the Vuelta a Espana Stage 18, the Washington Commanders firing their VP of content, Ferrari's new chassis technical director, the Chicago Cubs' no-hitter, Rebecca Cheptegei's tragic death, major tennis upsets at the U.S. Open, and Alex Morgan's retirement announcement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-09-2024 22:29 IST | Created: 05-09-2024 22:29 IST
Around the Arenas: Today's Top Sports Briefs
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In a thrilling cycling event, Spain's Urko Berrade clinched victory in Vuelta a Espana Stage 18, while Australian Ben O'Connor retained the red jersey. The Basque hills proved challenging but exhilarating for the riders.

Shocking the NFL world, the Washington Commanders fired their VP of content, Rael Enteen, following disparaging remarks about players. Ferrari has also announced a pivotal change, appointing Loic Serra as the new chassis technical director.

In baseball, the Chicago Cubs secured a 12-0 victory with a combined no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Moreover, the sports world mourns Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who passed away after a heinous attack by her boyfriend. Tennis saw major upsets as Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner advanced to the U.S. Open semi-finals.

Other significant updates include Magic Johnson joining the Washington Spirit's investor group, the uncertain status of NFL player Haason Reddick, and soccer legend Alex Morgan's retirement announcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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