Draper and Muchova Overcome Challenges to Reach US Open Semifinals

Jack Draper and Karolina Muchova both battled health issues to secure their spots in the US Open semi-finals. Meanwhile, tennis legend Andre Agassi was honored, and baseball star Elvis Andrus announced his retirement. Additional highlights include NFL season previews and Kaden Groves' Vuelta stage win.

British tennis player Jack Draper and Czech star Karolina Muchova overcame respective illnesses to clinch spots in the US Open semi-finals. Draper's straight-sets victory against an injured Alex de Minaur and Muchova's win over Beatriz Haddad Maia underpinned a challenging day on the hard courts of New York.

Draper also paid homage to tennis legend Andre Agassi by sporting the iconic 'hot lava' Nike Air Tech Challenge IIs post-match. In other sports news, veteran baseball player Elvis Andrus announced his retirement after a 15-season career, primarily spent with the Texas Rangers. Kaden Groves secured his third stage win in the Vuelta a Espana amid wet conditions.

The NFL season kick-off brings several intriguing storylines, including the Kansas City Chiefs' quest for a Super Bowl three-peat. Additionally, security in Sao Paulo has been heightened ahead of the historic NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, the first to be held in South America.

(With inputs from agencies.)