Epic Wins and Heart-Stopping Moments: Sports Highlights

A summary of recent sports news includes highlights from cricket, soccer, athletics, and more. West Indies secure a big win in the T20 World Cup, Ukraine's Yaremchuk scores a late winner, and Noah Lyles prepares for the Paris Olympics. Catch all the thrilling moments and updates.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Cricket-Hope's 82 fires West Indies to big World Cup win over U.S

Shai Hope hit a six-studded 82 not out from 39 deliveries as West Indies revived their Super Eight campaign with a thumping nine-wicket win over co-hosts the United States at the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday. Needing a win and a big bump in their net run rate after a loss to England in their opening Super Eight clash, West Indies achieved both at Kensington Oval to move into second place in Group 2 behind unbeaten South Africa, their next opponents.

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.

Soccer-The Copa America is the best preparation for the World Cup, says Mexico coach Lozano

The Copa America will be Mexico's best preparation for the 2026 World Cup as they will face world-class teams, coach Jaime Lozano said on Friday ahead of their first match against Jamaica. This year's tournament brings together 10 South American teams and six invited nations from the North and Central America and the Caribbean Confederation (CONCACAF) in the second Copa hosted by the United States.

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.

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.

MLB roundup: Angels prevail in reunion with Shohei Ohtani

Taylor Ward delivered a tiebreaking single in the top of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels notched a 3-2 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in the opener of a two-game set. The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hit a massive two-run homer and reached base four times in his first game against his former team, but his 455-foot blast accounted for all of his team's runs. Ohtani had two of the Dodgers' five hits. Ward had two of his team's four hits as the Angels snapped a 10-game losing streak against the Dodgers.

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.

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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