U.S. Sports Weekend Highlights: Solheim Cup, Davis Cup, and More

A roundup of recent sports events: the U.S. leads Europe at the Solheim Cup, and both the U.S. and Spain secure spots in the Davis Cup Final 8. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei is buried with military honors. Updates on NFL, soccer, tennis, and golf are also included.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

The U.S. team, eager to break a seven-year Solheim Cup title drought, took a commanding 6-2 lead over Europe on the first day, thanks to standout performances from Nelly Korda, Megan Khang, and Rose Zhang in Virginia.

In tennis, the United States and Spain have both secured their places in the Davis Cup Final 8 after dominant performances on Friday. Mackenzie McDonald and Brandon Nakashima led the U.S. to a 3-0 win over Slovakia, while Spain also advanced.

In a somber note, Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set alight by her former partner, was buried with full military honors in western Kenya. The area is known for its high-altitude training facilities for runners.

Baltimore Ravens rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins will miss Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders following a car accident. Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Wiggins' absence due to a neck issue from the incident.

New U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed confidence in transforming the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The former Chelsea manager focuses on implementing his philosophy to make the U.S. genuine contenders.

World number one Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula have withdrawn from the Korea Open due to fatigue and injury, respectively. Swiatek cited fatigue, while Pegula is recovering from a rib injury.

Camila Osorio made history by becoming the first Colombian player to reach the semifinals of a WTA 500 event in Guadalajara, Mexico, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without three starters in their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions due to various injuries. Coach Todd Bowles also ruled out backup players for injuries as the team prepares for Sunday.

Tiger Woods announced he has undergone successful surgery on his lower back to alleviate pain and spasms. The golf legend hopes the procedure will improve his performance going forward.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is questionable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a sprained MCL, despite not practicing this week.

(With inputs from agencies.)