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Defending champions Argentina are set to face Chile in their second Copa America 2024 Group A match on Wednesday, June 26th. A win for Argentina could secure their spot in the quarter-finals, while Chile seeks to bounce back after their draw against Peru. The match holds historical significance as Argentina has never lost to Chile in regulation time in Copa America, but Chile emerged victorious on penalties in the 2015 and 2016 finals. Key players like Lionel Messi and Diego Valdes are expected to feature in the clash, while several players face suspension risks.

Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, now with the Florida Panthers, won the Stanley Cup, prompting heartfelt messages from his Vancouver fans. Luongo acknowledged their support and expressed his gratitude, looking forward to returning to Vancouver next season. Despite the Oilers being considered ‘Canada’s team,’ many Vancouver fans rallied behind the Panthers, likely due to the Luongo connection and lingering feelings from the Canucks’ past loss to the Oilers.

In a first for Euro 2024, drinks breaks were implemented in both the France vs Poland and Netherlands vs Austria matches, despite temperatures not reaching the UEFA-mandated threshold for ‘cooling breaks’. This decision highlights the increasing focus on player well-being amidst high temperatures.

800-meter Olympic champion Athing Mu’s appeal for a spot in the US Olympic team was denied after she fell during the trials. Despite her coach’s claims of being clipped by another runner, officials determined it was incidental contact and not grounds for a protest.

France seeks to finish atop its Euro 2024 group with a victory over already-eliminated Poland. Key talking points include the introduction of drinks breaks, Mbappe’s recovery, Poland’s goalkeeper change, and France’s continued strong performance in major tournaments.

Austria and Netherlands clash in their final Group D match with qualification for the knockout stages on the line. Both teams can secure a top-two finish, but a loss could end Austria’s hopes. The match is set to be a tense affair with crucial implications for both sides.

Czech Republic’s star striker Patrik Schick is doubtful for their crucial Euro 2024 group stage match against Turkey due to an injury sustained in their previous game. Coach Ivan Hasek expressed concern but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform even without Schick.

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, showcased her dominance with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Sloane Stephens in the first round of the Eastbourne International. Raducanu, returning from injury, set up a second-round clash against world number five Jessica Pegula.

Suhas Yathiraj, an Indian para-badminton player, has reached the pinnacle of his sport by becoming the world number one in the SL-4 category. This achievement comes after his silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics and his recent World Championship title win. Yathiraj’s dedication and hard work have propelled him to the top of the world rankings, surpassing French legend Lucas Mazur.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor, India’s top shot putter and Asian record holder, will miss the National Inter-State Athletics Championships, a crucial qualifier for the Paris Olympics, due to an ankle injury. This comes as a setback for Toor, who was aiming to qualify for the Games through world ranking quota. The AFI’s strict rules regarding participation in the championships add another layer of complexity to Toor’s situation.