Trump Pardons Baseball Star Darryl Strawberry Amidst Sports News Highlights

In a busy week for sports news, President Trump pardoned baseball legend Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion. Highlights also included Formula One advancements, personal news for Dodgers' Alex Vesia, tennis confrontations, NBA updates, and the WNBA draft lottery. Powerful tennis clashes and power boating events also featured prominently.

President Donald Trump extended a pardon to former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, known for his pivotal role in the New York Mets' 1986 World Series win. Strawberry, a former 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant, was convicted of tax evasion and joins the latest list of individuals granted clemency by Trump.

In the latest Formula One developments, British driver Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo Sprint race. Meanwhile, the motorsport spotlight also fell on McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Mercedes' Italian rookie, Kimi Antonelli, who are set to battle it out at Interlagos.

The sports world saw personal tribulations as Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announced the death of his infant daughter. The news comes as the Dodgers pursue another World Series title, a journey Vesia is absent from due to this personal family matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)