Exciting Moves and Epic Showdowns: A Roundup of Sports Highlights
This summary of sports news highlights the extension of the Canadian Grand Prix's contract, key player signings in motor racing and PWHL, canceled athletic showdowns, record-breaking TV ratings for Caitlin Clark, and tennis updates including Grand Slam upsets and a new mixed doubles event for the U.S. Open.
In a major development for motor racing enthusiasts, the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal has secured its place on the Formula One calendar through 2035. The announcement came following a four-year extension to the existing contract, coupled with a media rights renewal involving Bell Media.
In other sports news, the Montreal Victoire made headlines by signing forward Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year contract, while the Toronto Sceptres secured goaltender Elaine Chuli and forward Claire Dalton with one-year deals, highlighting significant shifts in PWHL line-ups.
Meanwhile, the cancellation of a highly-anticipated race between Olympic champion Noah Lyles and NFL star Tyreek Hill, along with Caitlin Clark's commanding return generating massive TV ratings, has dominated athletics news. In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz advanced amid challenges at Queen's Club, while Naomi Osaka faced an early exit at the Berlin Open.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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