Round-Up of This Week's Top Sports Headlines

A roundup of the latest in sports news includes the promotion of Luisangel Acuna by the Mets, Graham Gano's injury status, and the tragic death of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei. Additional highlights feature tennis and marathon updates, a Knicks' signing news, and the U.S. team's advances in golf and tennis competitions.

In a bid to bolster their postseason roster, the New York Mets have called up infielder Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse. Acuna is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves standout Ronald Acuna Jr.

The New York Giants have added kicker Graham Gano to their injury report ahead of their game against the Washington Commanders, though Gano is expected to play despite a groin issue.

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who was tragically murdered by her ex-boyfriend, was buried with full military honors in Uganda. Cheptegei had recently competed in the Olympic marathon in Paris.

Top tennis players are facing injuries and fatigue, with Iga Swiatek withdrawing from the Korea Open and Jessica Pegula pulling out of the WTA 500 event in Seoul.

The New York Knicks have signed free agent guard Landry Shamet to a one-year deal, as reported by his agent.

Kenyan and Ethiopian runners set new course records at the Sydney Marathon, while Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet of Kenya secured victories in the Diamond League finale.

The United States topped their Davis Cup group with a victory over Germany, while the U.S. women's golf team leads Europe in the Solheim Cup.

(With inputs from agencies.)