Sports Highlights: Swaps, Upsets, Records, and More

This sports roundup covers driver swaps in NASCAR, WNBA playoffs, ATP surprises, MLB milestones, NASCAR playoff action, NBA signings, and NFL contract extensions. Key highlights include notable driver changes for Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley, Ohtani's record-breaking season, and Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth.

A detailed summary of the latest sports events includes notable updates across NASCAR, WNBA, ATP, MLB, NBA, and NFL. Key highlight includes major driver swaps between Rick Ware Racing and Spire Motorsports ahead of the 2025 NASCAR season. Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley will switch teams and debut at Kansas Speedway on Sept. 29.

In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever enters the playoffs as underdogs, set to face the Connecticut Sun in the first round. Despite losses, sportsbooks are wary of an unexpected turnaround led by star Caitlin Clark.

Day one of the Laver Cup saw Team World's Francisco Cerundolo upset Casper Ruud. Atlanta Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies following his wrist injury. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 steals in one season, earning widespread accolades in Japan.

NASCAR's Bristol Night Race sees Alex Bowman seizing the pole position. The Philadelphia Phillies crushed the Mets to clinch a playoff berth, while Brooklyn Nets signed Killian Hayes and Tyrese Martin, and Baltimore Ravens extended Justice Hill's contract for two years.

(With inputs from agencies.)