Milestones and Major Moves: A Week in Sports

The sports world sees significant developments: the Jacksonville Jaguars receive approval for a $1.4B stadium renovation, Caitlin Clark makes All-WNBA first team, and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin hit career milestones. Tom Brady's Raiders ownership is approved, and Merritt Mathias retires from NWSL.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-10-2024 10:27 IST | Created: 17-10-2024 10:27 IST
Milestones and Major Moves: A Week in Sports
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have been given the green light by NFL owners for their ambitious $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium. The project, dubbed the 'Stadium of the Future,' will begin construction in February, aiming for completion before the 2028 season opener.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever made history by becoming the first rookie in 16 years to be named to the All-WNBA first team. She joins MVP A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas on this prestigious list.

In other news, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated career milestones, contributing to a thrilling overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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