Thrilling Highlights: Cardinals Upset Pirates, Swimming Showdown in Paris, Major NBA and NFL Movements

The latest in sports includes the Cardinals' win over the Pirates, a highly anticipated Olympic swimming event in Paris, and the Philadelphia 76ers' acquisition of Paul George. Other highlights include Miomir Kecmanovic's early Atlanta Open exit, Matthew Stafford's contract resolution with the Rams, Amari Cooper's raise by the Browns, and Simone Biles' quest for Olympic redemption.

This week's sports news covers an array of dramatic events. Alec Burleson's decisive RBI helped the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking Paul Skenes' first career major league loss. The Olympic spotlight turns to Paris, where a women's 400 meters freestyle race is already being hailed as the 'Race of the Century'.

The Philadelphia 76ers introduced Paul George, the latest addition to their Big Three alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. The signing was possible due to Maxey's strategic patience regarding his own contract extension.

In tennis, the Atlanta Open saw major upsets with both Miomir Kecmanovic and Brandon Nakashima ousted in the first round. Meanwhile, the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford amicably resolved his contract issues, securing more guaranteed money.

The Cleveland Browns guaranteed wide receiver Amari Cooper $20 million for 2024, with a notable increase in his contract. Also making headlines, Jonathan Owens will skip an NFL game to support Olympian wife Simone Biles in Paris, as she leads a U.S. gymnastics redemption tour.

The WNBA All-Star Game shattered previous viewership records, and the Colorado Rockies' Kris Bryant returns from a 10-day IL after recovering from an oblique strain.

(With inputs from agencies.)