Sports Highlights: Record Breakers and New Beginnings
This article summarizes recent sports news, including contract extensions, record-setting performances, and significant personnel changes. Key highlights are Mike Brown's extension with the Sacramento Kings, Angel City's valuation, Caitlin Clark's WNBA assisting record, and the Paris 2024 Olympics security details.
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Following are highlights from the latest sports news briefs. Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension, expressing excitement for his future in Sacramento.
Angel City soccer club is set to become the world's most valuable women's sports team with a new ownership agreement involving Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay, valuing the club at $250 million.
Pat Williams, co-founder of the Orlando Magic, died at 84 due to complications from viral pneumonia.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The All-Star festivities offered a reprieve from the regular season, with exciting events like the Home Run Derby featuring champion Teoscar Hernandez.
Rookie Caitlin Clark set a WNBA record with 19 assists in a game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings.
The Paris 2024 Olympics' opening ceremony will see robust security with 45,000 police officers, despite recent events involving Donald Trump.
Team USA triumphed over Serbia 105-79 in an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi, showcasing strong performances from Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis.
Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton underwent surgeries on both ankles but is expected to return by the 2024-25 season start.
Cheryl Miller was appointed head coach of the WNBA All-Star team for a showcase game against the U.S. women's national team.
Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union set a record for the youngest pro debut in MLS and North American team sports history.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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