Weekend Sports: Thrilling Wins, Upsets, and Milestones

This weekend's sports news includes Racing Louisville's dramatic win, Beatriz Haddad Maia's triumph in Seoul, the Cleveland Guardians clinching the AL Central, FIDE's softened stance on banned players, the passing of Mercury Morris, Troy Fautanu's injury, Dylan Guenther's contract extension, Michigan's close victory over USC, and A'ja Wilson's unanimous MVP award.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-09-2024 22:30 IST | Created: 22-09-2024 22:30 IST
Weekend Sports: Thrilling Wins, Upsets, and Milestones
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This weekend, Racing Louisville FC secured a 2-1 win against North Carolina Courage with a late penalty kick by Bethany Balcer, while Beatriz Haddad Maia triumphed in the Korea Open final. The Cleveland Guardians clinched the AL Central despite a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

FIDE softened its stance on banned Russian and Belarusian players, and the sports world mourned the passing of Mercury Morris, a key player from the 1972 Miami Dolphins. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Troy Fautanu would be out indefinitely due to a knee injury.

In other news, Dylan Guenther signed an eight-year extension with Utah Hockey Club, Michigan edged USC in a thrilling game, and Aces' A'ja Wilson was named the WNBA's unanimous MVP for the second time.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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