Highlights from the World of Sports: Triumphs and Challenges

This sports news roundup covers several events including Tennessee's narrow win over Belmont, Auston Matthews' injury, the Hawks' win against Jazz, Shohei Ohtani's MVP achievement, and Kai Trump's LPGA debut. Other stories include Emmanuel Clase's legal issues, Padres' potential sale, Carissa Moore's surfing return, MLB awards, and an injury for Canadiens' Alex Newhook.

Tennessee pulled through with a narrow victory over Belmont in the Women's Top 25, aided by a crucial three-pointer by Kaniya Boyd. The tense game had the Bruins leading in the final quarter before Tennessee's rally secured their win.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews will miss a week due to a non-serious lower-body injury. Meanwhile, the road-dominant Atlanta Hawks triumphed over the Utah Jazz, driven by strong performances from Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson.

Shohei Ohtani's unanimous MVP win has brought joy to Japan amidst economic turmoil. Notably, Kai Trump's challenging debut at the LPGA tournament marked her entry into professional golf, while the Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase deals with legal issues, pleading not guilty to bet-rigging charges.

(With inputs from agencies.)