Sports Stars in the Spotlight: Contracts, Controversies, and Career Moves

The world of sports sees big headlines with the Jets benching key players, the Sharks securing a first win, and the Pelicans signing DeAndre Jordan. In a major scandal, NBA figures face gambling charges. Meanwhile, roster changes are made ahead of the World Series, with hopes to boost team performances.

Sports fans were hit with significant news this week as the New York Jets announced the benching of players Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson for the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, causing a stir in the fan community.

Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks celebrated a thrilling overtime victory over the New York Rangers, marking their first win of the season. The game featured a standout performance by Macklin Celebrini, who matched his career high in points for a single game.

Further afield, NBA stars such as Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier have found themselves embroiled in a federal gambling investigation, shaking the sports world with allegations of insider betting and illegal game rigging.

(With inputs from agencies.)