From Racing in Vegas to Tennis Upsets: This Week's Sports Highlights

A sports news roundup showcases Casey Wasserman's decision to remain as LA28 chair, Las Vegas’ Formula One continuity until 2037, a historic run by Maja Chwalinska in tennis, Trump attending NBA Finals, and more. The week was packed with significant sports events stirring excitement across various leagues.

Casey Wasserman, LA28 board chair, announced on Thursday his decision to remain in his role despite connections to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein as detailed in U.S. Justice Department files earlier this year. Wasserman confirmed he hadn’t considered stepping down and remains in contact with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.

Las Vegas will continue hosting the Formula One Grand Prix until at least 2037, following a prominent 10-year contract extension announced on Thursday. The city, known for its exhilarating floodlit Saturday race along the famed Strip, is one of the three U.S. rounds in the F1 calendar.

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska stunned audiences by reaching the French Open finals after defeating Diana Shnaider. Her incredible performance secured her spot as the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Paris event finals, highlighting an unforgettable breakthrough in her tennis career.