Spectacular Sports Highlights: From Gobert’s Extension to Ohtani’s Record Auction

Sports highlights include Rudy Gobert's extension with the Timberwolves, the historic father-son duo of LeBron and Bronny James playing together, and Stephen Curry surpassing LeBron as the NBA's top earner. Dramatic moments also include Fernando Valenzuela's passing and Ohtani's record-breaking auction sale of his 50th home-run ball.

In recent sports news, Rudy Gobert has secured his future with the Minnesota Timberwolves by signing a three-year, $110 million extension. This deal was announced just before the opening game against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant commitment to the 32-year-old center.

Meanwhile, LeBron James and his son Bronny made history as the first father-son duo to compete in a regular NBA season game together. The milestone took place during the Lakers' season opener, with Bronny entering the game alongside his father to the crowd's applause.

Notably, Stephen Curry has emerged as the NBA's top earner, surpassing LeBron James with a projected income of $155.8 million. The auction sale of Shohei Ohtani's 50th home-run ball for $4.39 million broke previous records, highlighting a lucrative week in sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)