Highlights from the Sports World: From Cycling to Swimming

This summary covers a variety of recent sports news, including Brandon McNulty's win in the Vuelta a Espana, Jordan Chiles' battle over a bronze medal at the Olympics, and the euthanization of champion racehorse Black Caviar. Highlights also include Red Sox's victory over the Orioles and notable withdrawals from the U.S. Open.

American cyclist Brandon McNulty clinched a thrilling victory in the opening time trial of the Vuelta a Espana, securing first place by a narrow margin of two seconds. The 12km race in Lisbon saw McNulty, from UAE Team Emirates, finish in 12 minutes and 35 seconds, with Czech Mathias Vacek following closely behind.

In gymnastics, Jordan Chiles, an American athlete, expressed heartbreak over losing her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics due to a procedural rule violation. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of Ana Maria Barbosu, who was subsequently awarded the medal.

Australian racehorse Black Caviar, a legendary sprinter with an undefeated record from 25 starts, was put down just one day before her 18th birthday. Trainer Peter Moody cited 'humane grounds' for the decision, made shortly after the horse gave birth to a foal.

In Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox triumphed over the Baltimore Orioles in a 12-10 nail-biter. Key performances from Masataka Yoshida, who hit a three-run homer, and solid contributions from Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and David Hamilton, lifted the Red Sox to victory.

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and British number two Cameron Norrie have withdrawn from the U.S. Open, the USTA announced. Both players are recovering from injuries incurred during the Paris Olympics.

The Houston Texans' defense shone in a 28-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants. Running back British Brooks scored two touchdowns, while reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud threw for 88 yards.

Bill Furniss, Britain's most successful head coach in swimming, has retired after overseeing four Olympic Games. Under his leadership, Britain secured 19 medals, including the men's 4x200m freestyle relay title in Paris last month.