Thrilling Sports Highlights: Late Goals, Star Power, and Olympic Trials

A summary of current sports events features Ukraine's comeback against Slovakia in Euro 2024, Noah Lyles' track and field feats, Caeleb Dressel's Olympic trial wins, and the USA's Copa America opener against Bolivia. Other highlights include the WNBA All-Star voting and Poland's elimination from Euro 2024.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Ukraine alive and kicking as Yaremchuk grabs late winner against Slovakia

Ukraine roused themselves in the nick of time to salvage their Euro 2024 hopes as substitute Roman Yaremchuk's late strike saw them hit back after falling a goal behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 in a lively Group E clash on Friday. Trailing at halftime to an early header by Ivan Schranz, Ukraine's hopes of reaching the knockout stage were in peril, but they stormed back in front of their joyous fans.

Athletics-Lyles brings star power to track at US trials

Noah Lyles wants to stamp out his territory on and off the track ahead of the Paris Games, as the 100 metres world champion begins his latest U.S. Olympic trials campaign this week with enormous expectations on his shoulders. A speedy 9.85 second performance in the 100 metres earlier this month in Kingston saw him finish second to budding Jamaican rival Oblique Seville and Lyles will look to improve upon that time at the famed Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Olympics-Dressel wins 50 metres free splash and dash to set up Paris title defence

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel earned a shot a defending is 50 metres freestyle title in Paris after powering home first in the event known as the splash and dash at the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis on Friday. Dressel, who missed out on the chance to defend his 100 metres free crown after a disappointing third-place finish, would not be denied in the 50, getting to the wall first in 21.41 seconds to the roaring approval of another large crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL Indianapolis Colts.

Soccer-US have lofty ambitions at Copa America but won't overlook Bolivia in opener

The U.S. men's national team is in no position to take an opponent lightly as they face Bolivia in their first Group C match of Copa America 2024 on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. With the Americans placed 11th in the FIFA rankings and Bolivia 84th, the U.S. has a good opportunity to take the first step toward advancement to the knockout round.

Panthers keeping cool as host Oilers try to force Game 7 in finals

Pressure? What pressure? That is the attitude of the Florida Panthers are they prepare for their third chance to close out the Stanley Cup Final on Friday against the host Edmonton Oilers.

Soccer-France stay on course while not risking Mbappe

France missed Kylian Mbappe in a wasteful display against the Netherlands but keeping their main man on the bench rather than risk him so soon after a broken nose may prove clever if he returns to help Les Bleus go deep into Euro 2024. Mbappe, who had run riot against the Dutch in the past with six goals in five games, was ready to come on with a mask.

A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting

Two-time league Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson and rookie Caitlin Clark lead the first round of fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday. The game is set for July 20 in Phoenix. The game will be a contest between the WNBA All-Stars, as selected by fans, players, media and coaches, and the USA Basketball Women's National Team.

Soccer-Poland eliminated after slumping to defeat by Austria

A superb second-half performance boosted Austria's hopes of making the Euro 2024 knockout stage with a 3-1 win over Poland, who became the first side to be eliminated from the tournament after Friday's late game between Netherlands and France ended in a goalless draw. After losing both of their group games so far, Poland's chances of progressing from Group D already looked bleak before the draw between France and the Netherlands confirmed their early exit.

Doping-Roberts hit with eight-year doping ban after second violation

Gil Roberts, a member of the U.S. gold medal winning 4x400 metre relay team at the 2016 Rio Olympics, was handed an eight-year suspension after testing positive for banned substances for a second time, said the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) on Friday. An out-of-competition test taken by Roberts in September last year found multiple banned substances including ostarine which boosts muscle growth.

Athletics-Richardson advances to 100 metres semi-final as US Olympic trials begin

A shaky start off the blocks could not derail Sha'Carri Richardson, as the world champion won her 100 metres heat in 10.88 seconds at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday. Richardson was Tokyo-bound three years ago but a positive test for cannabis brought her Olympic dream come crashing down. The fan favourite was hungry for redemption this time around in Eugene, Oregon.

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