Sports Highlights: Olympic Dreams, World Series Showdown, and Messi's Contract Extension

The sports world is abuzz with the Philippines curling team chasing an Olympic milestone, the Dodgers and Blue Jays clashing in the World Series, Messi extending his Inter Miami contract, and other significant developments ranging from the NHL to tennis, highlighting the influential role of athletes and sports in global culture.

In a sports scene brimming with anticipation and milestones, the Philippines men's curling team is on the brink of making history by becoming the first from their nation to qualify for the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, marking a groundbreaking achievement in Olympic sports for the tropical country.

As baseball fever intensifies, the World Series looms large with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays set to clash in a high-stakes battle. The Dodgers aim for a consecutive title, while the Blue Jays, undeterred, strive for glory with some of baseball's biggest hitters.

Meanwhile, globally renowned soccer star Lionel Messi has extended his stay with Inter Miami until 2028, adding a boost to Major League Soccer and showcasing the growing appeal of the sport in North America as legendary figures continue to grace its stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)