A passenger train derailed in France, leaving 44 people injured, including one in critical condition. In politics, MPs voted against a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying. In entertainment, rapper Lil Durk was acquitted in a murder-for-hire trial.
At the US Open, Townsend and Siniakova won the doubles title, completing a career Grand Slam as a pair. Zverev reached his third consecutive Grand Slam final with a straight-sets semifinal victory. He will face Shelton, who beat Tiafoe in an all-American matchup. Sabalenka was scheduled to face Rybakina in the women's final from 9pm.
In cricket, Test debutant Razaullah shone as Pakistan frustrated England on day three. Wigan thrashed Catalans to win the League Leaders' Shield, while Wakefield beat Leigh to secure fourth spot. Wrexham suffered their heaviest defeat under Reynolds and Mac in a rout by West Ham.
In baseball, the Rays became the first team into the playoffs after Caminero's walk-off home run. The MLB-best Brewers also clinched a playoff berth with a 20-0 rout. Twins player Buxton will undergo hip surgery and miss the rest of the season. Jeter reunited with a 9/11 victim's daughter during a Yankees tribute ceremony.
