Epic Moments and Surprising Wins: A Weekend of Sports Highlights

This summary of current sports news highlights a no-hit bid by Bowden Francis, McCartney Kessler's first WTA title, the record-breaking sale of Babe Ruth's jersey, Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching, Lando Norris' Dutch Grand Prix win, and Jack Plummer's performance in the Panthers' preseason game, among other key events.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis nearly secured a no-hitter, as the team triumphed over the Los Angeles Angels 3-1, with Taylor Ward ending the bid in the ninth inning.

American tennis player McCartney Kessler clinched her first WTA title with a victory over Beatriz Haddad Maia at Tennis in the Land in Cleveland, despite a tough opening set.

Babe Ruth's iconic jersey, worn during his 'Called Shot' in 1932, sold for a record-setting $24.1 million, surpassing Michael Jordan's previous auction record.