Weekly Sports Highlights: Key Updates from Gymnastics, Soccer, NBA, and More!

This summary of current sports news includes highlights like Shilese Jones’ withdrawal from the US Olympic trials in gymnastics, Germany’s victory over Denmark in Euro 2024, LeBron James opting out of his contract with the Lakers, and much more from soccer, NBA, cricket, athletics, and other sports.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Gymnastics-Jones will not continue US Olympic trials

Shilese Jones will not continue on at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team trials, the sport's national governing body said on Saturday, after she received medical attention for a vault gone wrong during warmups on Friday. Once seen as a hot favorite to make the team, Jones played a key role in helping the United States win team gold at the World Championships in 2022 and 2023.

Analysis-Soccer-The Germans are back after rare lean spell

With mosquitoes plaguing their preparations, lightning flashing over the match, and an early goal disallowed, the Germans must have wondered half-way into their Euro 2024 last-16 game against Denmark if the gods were against them. But as the storm clouds passed, so their fortunes changed and Germany deservedly ran out 2-0 winners in Dortmund to reach a first major tournament quarter-final in eight years.

NBA-James opts out of contract, eyes new Lakers deal - report

Four-times NBA champion LeBron James has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but is working on a new deal with the team, according to an ESPN report on Saturday. While the decision means James will become a free agent on Sunday for the fourth time in his decorated career, his Lakers future is hardly in doubt given they selected his son in the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday.

Soccer-US rebuild confidence after shock loss to Panama

The United States have built back their confidence after a shocking 2-1 Copa America group stage defeat to Panama this week that rattled the tournament hosts, midfielder Tyler Adams said on Saturday. The U.S. team were shorthanded after Tim Weah's red card in the 18th minute of the Group C encounter on Thursday, giving the lower-ranked Panama just the opportunity they needed as Jose Fajardo netted the winner in the 83rd minute.

Soccer-'Hurt' Chile set sights on World Cup qualification after meek Copa America exit

Chile are devastated after being knocked out of the Copa America following a 0-0 draw with Canada, assistant coach Sergio Santin said as he vowed the two-times champions would use the lessons in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The draw meant Chile, who needed to win to stand a chance of progressing, finished third in Group A behind winners Argentina and Canada.

Soccer-Martinez double powers Argentina to top of Copa America Group A

Lautaro Martinez struck twice in the second half to help Argentina's second string beat Peru 2-0 at the Copa America on Saturday and finish top of Group A, knocking Peru out of the tournament. Martinez, featuring in the starting line-up for the first time in the competition, found the net in the 47th and 86th minutes, scoring for a third straight match.

Athletics-Lyles wins 200m in world lead, setting up Olympic double bid

Noah Lyles will pursue the Olympic sprint double in Paris after he won the men's 200 metres at the U.S. trials in 19.53 seconds on Saturday, the fastest time of the year, as Gabby Thomas put on another flawless performance to win the women's race. Kenny Bednarek got off to a speedy start and looked as though he would pull off an upset with 50 metres to go but double world champion Lyles picked up the pace in a thrilling sprint to the finish.

Cricket-Indian joy, US make mark at biggest T20 World Cup

India won the Twenty20 World Cup title on Saturday after prevailing by seven runs in a heart-stopping final against South Africa to end their 11-year wait for a global title. The clash between the tournament's two unbeaten sides lived up to expectations and provided intense drama that culminated with India claiming their second T20 World Cup 17 years after their first.

Astros dig hole, rally to defeat Mets

Alex Bregman's two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning Saturday put the visiting Houston Astros ahead for good as they rallied from a 6-1 deficit to cool off the red-hot New York Mets 9-6. Bregman's hit scored Jeremy Pena and Trey Cabbage, who each drew walks from the wild New York bullpen. Houston worked four walks in the inning from Jake Diekman and Reed Garrett (7-3), who also tossed a wild pitch that scored the first of the Astros' three runs.

Soccer-Mexico face Ecuador in must-win Copa America clash

Mexico and Ecuador, who both have three points, will face off for a spot in the Copa America quarter-finals in a crucial Group B match at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. Ecuador require only a draw due to their superior goal difference, while Mexico need a victory to guarantee progression to the next round.

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