Sports Highlights: From MLB Close Calls to Tragic Loss

This collection of sports news highlights covers key events from various sports: the Detroit Tigers nearly achieving a no-hitter, the New York Mets promoting Luisangel Acuna, updates on injured athletes, Rebecca Cheptegei's tragic death, high-profile tennis withdrawals, the Davis Cup, and Real Madrid's controversial win.

This collection of sports news highlights key events from various domains. The Detroit Tigers came within one out of a combined no-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, ruined by a triple from Gunnar Henderson. Kerry Carpenter scored the lone run with a first-inning homer.

Strengthening their bench for a postseason push, the New York Mets promoted Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse. Acuna is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.

In other news, the New York Giants added kicker Graham Gano to their injury report ahead of their game against the Washington Commanders. Though dealing with a groin injury, Gano is expected to play.

Tragically, Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was buried with full military honors after being fatally set alight by her ex-partner. Cheptegei's death has shaken the athletics community, especially in her training area of western Kenya.

In tennis, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Korea Open due to fatigue, and U.S. Open finalist Jessica Pegula withdrew with a rib injury.

Free agent guard Landry Shamet signed a one-year deal with the New York Knicks. In Davis Cup action, the United States defeated Germany to top Group C despite missing key players. Meanwhile, the U.S. women's golf team took a commanding 10-6 lead over Europe in the Solheim Cup.

Finally, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted his team didn't deserve their 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, secured by second-half penalties, but praised their resilience under pressure.

(With inputs from agencies.)