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Noah Lyles claimed victory in the men’s 200m at the US Olympic Trials, while Sha’Carri Richardson failed to secure a spot in the women’s 200m final, ending her hopes for an Olympic sprint double. Lyles, the reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m, showcased his dominance with a world-leading time of 19.53 seconds. Meanwhile, Richardson, the reigning world champion in the 100m, finished fourth in the women’s 200m after a poor start. Gabby Thomas emerged victorious in the women’s 200m, securing her place on the US Olympic team.

England, a tournament favorite, has struggled to find its rhythm in Euro 2024, facing an uphill battle against Slovakia in the last-16. Slovakia, a Cinderella story of the group stage, has defied expectations, proving no team can be counted out. The match promises a clash of styles, with England’s talent against Slovakia’s underdog spirit.

England, despite arriving as tournament favorites, has struggled to find its footing in Euro 2024, drawing three group games. They face a tough test against Slovakia, who pulled off a shocking victory against Belgium. With both teams entering the match with contrasting momentum, the last-16 clash promises to be a fascinating encounter.

South Africa’s Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp put up a valiant fight against India’s dominant spin attack on day two of the one-off Test in Chennai. Their resilience and patient batting helped South Africa claw back some ground despite facing a daunting first-innings deficit.

Canada secured a historic spot in the Copa America quarterfinals, holding Chile to a goalless draw in their final group stage match. This achievement marks Canada’s first-ever qualification for the knockout stages of the tournament. Meanwhile, Chile’s failure to secure a win means they miss the Copa America knockouts for the first time in two decades.

Argentina secured the top spot in Group A of the Copa America 2024 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Peru. Lautaro Martinez scored both goals for Argentina, solidifying their dominance in the group.

Turkish referee Umut Meler will take charge of the first round of 16 match between England and Slovakia at Euro 2024. Meler, a FIFA-listed referee since 2017, has faced a recent attack in Turkey, highlighting the challenges faced by referees.

Italian coach Luciano Spalletti accepted responsibility for his team’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the first knockout round of the European Championship. However, he also expressed frustration over limited preparation time, claiming it hampered his ability to integrate the team effectively.

England, a tournament favorite, has struggled in Euro 2024 with lackluster performances in the group stage. Now, they face Slovakia in the last-16, a team that has already pulled off a major upset against Belgium. Can England finally find their form, or will Slovakia’s underdog status propel them to another surprising victory?

Lionel Messi will not start for Argentina in their final Group A match against Peru at the Copa America 2024. This decision comes after Messi sustained a slight thigh injury against Chile and is dealing with a sore throat and fever. Argentina has already secured a quarterfinal spot, making this match a dead rubber.