Top Sports Headlines: Tragic Loss, Signings, and Surprises

A recap of current sports news: The alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies from burns; Raiders sign ex-Jaguars LB K'Lavon Chaisson; UFC's Conor McGregor to return in 2025; Europe's underdog mentality at Solheim Cup; NFL reviews allegations against Deshaun Watson; Tyreek Hill's agent calls for officers' firing; Commanders sign kicker Austin Seibert; Athletics place RHP Osvaldo Bido on 15-day IL; Former President Obama surprises U.S. Solheim Cup team; Cowboys’ Micah Parsons maximizes contract value.

The man accused of dousing Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei in petrol has died from injuries sustained during the incident, according to a hospital official. Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics, suffered burns on over 75% of her body and succumbed to her injuries days later.

The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly signing former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson. Chosen as the 20th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Chaisson recorded five sacks and 73 tackles across 57 games with the Jaguars.

UFC President Dana White announced that Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon in early 2025. McGregor has been sidelined since suffering a broken leg during his 2021 fight against Dustin Poirier.

(With inputs from agencies.)