Alcaraz Out, Sports World Shifts: Wimbledon and More

Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish star who won the Australian Open and has claimed two Wimbledon titles, will miss next month’s grass‑court Grand Slam because a wrist injury from the Barcelona Open is still hurting him. The same injury also forced him to skip this week’s French Open, ending a streak of major appearances that had seen him become the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.In other sports news, NASCAR’s Hall of Fame added former champion Kevin Harvick to its ranks. The award ceremony will take place on January 22, 2027, and will bring the total inductees to 73. Harvick’s career includes a 2014 Cup Series title and sixty top‑level race victories. The National Hockey League denied the Vegas Golden Knights a reduction in penalties for violating media‑access rules. As a result, the team will lose its second‑round draft pick for this season. The Vancouver Canucks have let go of head coach Adam Foote after just one year. This dismissal follows a broader shake‑up in the organization’s front office, signaling a new direction for the franchise.