Breaking News: Significant Deals and Decisions in the World of Sports

A roundup of recent sports news includes contract extensions for athletes like Cal Raleigh and Stefon Diggs, Trinity Rodman's return to the US squad, and investigations into Portland's school policies. Additionally, JuJu Watkins suffers an injury, and genetic testing for female athletes is introduced. Russell Wilson also joins the Giants.

A whirlwind of activity has taken place in the sports world this week, featuring lucrative contract extensions and significant decisions. Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a six-year, $105 million contract extension as the new MLB season begins. Similarly, Stefon Diggs has inked a three-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $69 million, offering them a boost in their receiving corps.

In international soccer, Trinity Rodman returns to the U.S. national team squad after a long recovery from back pain. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Education is launching a civil rights investigation into the Portland school system's handling of transgender athlete participation in sports, highlighting ongoing debates about gender identity and sports.

In other sports news, USC's JuJu Watkins is out of the NCAA Tournament due to an ACL injury, and Russell Wilson has signed a short-term deal with the New York Giants. Additionally, World Athletics plans to implement genetic testing for female athletes to address eligibility rules, a move that has sparked discussions on fairness and competitiveness in women's sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)