Sports Spotlight: Retirements, Comebacks, and Triumphs

In a notable week for sports, NBA veteran Jeremy Lin announced his retirement through an emotive Instagram post, marking the end of a distinguished career. Lin expressed gratitude for his time competing at the highest level and fulfilling his childhood dreams.

Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox secured left-hander Aroldis Chapman's services for another year, with an option for 2027, ensuring stability in their pitching lineup amid potentially challenging seasons ahead.

Over in the tennis world, the U.S. Open served as a battleground where top players like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek overcame significant challenges. Sinner rallied past Denis Shapovalov, and Swiatek came back from a daunting deficit against Anna Kalinskaya to advance in the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)