Sports Highlights: Upsets, Records, and Coaching Changes

This summary covers latest sports news, including Jelena Ostapenko's upset in tennis, Darren Rizzi's new role with the Broncos, and Cole Ragans’ contract extension with Royals. It also highlights American Grant Fisher breaking a world record, and Shaquille O'Neal's continued contract with TNT Sports.

Sports Highlights: Upsets, Records, and Coaching Changes
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Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko shocked fans at the Qatar Open by defeating three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, setting the stage for a final against Amanda Anisimova. Meanwhile, Darren Rizzi reunites with Sean Payton at the Denver Broncos as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.

In baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers temporarily return to a five-man pitching rotation while they wait for Shohei Ohtani's return. Additionally, the Kansas City Royals announced a three-year extension with left-hander Cole Ragans following his All-Star season.

American runner Grant Fisher set a new world indoor record for the 5,000 meters, breaking the previous record by nearly six seconds. On the broadcast front, Shaquille O'Neal extends his contract with TNT Sports amid plans to bring 'Inside the NBA' to ESPN.

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