Sports Roundup: Highlights from Sailing to Tennis

The sports briefing includes France's Nicolas Lunven breaking sailing records in the Vendee Globe race, Jake Paul's boxing ambitions, Rory McIlroy's golf achievements, NBA and NHL match highlights, rugby team changes, a major NFL contract extension, and challenges faced by tennis tournaments due to weather.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 13-11-2024 22:30 IST | Created: 13-11-2024 22:30 IST

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In a remarkable feat, France's Nicolas Lunven set a new record for the longest distance covered in a monohull yacht by a solo skipper during the Vendee Globe race, distancing himself with 546.60 nautical miles over 24 hours.

Boxing influencer Jake Paul plots his next big match against Canelo Alvarez, contingent on a win over veteran Mike Tyson. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy contemplates his strong 2024 golf performances despite the sting of a U.S. Open loss.

The sports landscape witnessed fierce NBA and NHL performances, with the Warriors winning over the Mavericks and the Winnipeg Jets prevailing against the Rangers. Noteworthy rugby line-up changes and a substantial NFL contract for Deommodore Lenoir also headlined the day's sports news.

(With inputs from agencies.)