Sports Highlights: Rudy Gay Retires, NBA Fines 76ers, and Volpe's Grand Slam
A roundup of current sports news includes Rudy Gay's retirement after 17 NBA seasons, the Philadelphia 76ers facing a $100k fine for misleading player status updates, and Anthony Volpe propelling the Yankees to victory with a grand slam. Diana Shnaider, Marc-Andre Fleury, and Joe Flacco also make notable sports developments.
Veteran NBA forward Rudy Gay announced his retirement after 17 seasons with five different teams, concluding his career after recently being waived by the Golden State Warriors. The 38-year-old last played for the Utah Jazz during the 2022-23 season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for providing misleading updates on star player Joel Embiid's health status. Embiid missed the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks due to knee soreness, leading to an investigation under the league's player participation policy.
In baseball, Anthony Volpe's grand slam was pivotal in the Yankees' 11-4 victory over the Dodgers, keeping their World Series aspirations alive. Other sports highlights include strong performances by Diana Shnaider, Marc-Andre Fleury, and shifts in player roles across NBA and NFL teams.
(With inputs from agencies.)