Thrilling Sports Updates: Euro 2024 Shocks and MLB Action

An exhilarating sports weekend saw the Houston Astros clinch a dramatic MLB victory, Spain and England securing Euro 2024 quarter-final berths, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking another world record in athletics. Meanwhile, tennis stars Alcaraz, Sinner, and Gauff dominated Wimbledon, and the NBA set its new salary cap for 2024-25.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

MLB roundup: Surging Astros cool off Mets in 11th

Trey Cabbage's two-run double capped a five-run 11th inning for the visiting Houston Astros, who moved over .500 for the first time this season with a 10-5 win over the New York Mets on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series. Matt Festa (0-1) intentionally walked Yordan Alvarez to open the 11th before Yainer Diaz singled. Jake Meyers followed with a go-ahead RBI single before Joey Loperfido laced a two-run single down the third base line. Two outs later, Cabbage doubled to deep right-center field.

Soccer-Supreme Spain reach Euros last eight to shatter Georgia dreams

Three-times champions Spain survived the early scare of an own goal to beat a spirited Georgia 4-1 on Sunday and reach the last eight of Euro 2024, dominating in an exhilarating encounter that brought an end to the minnows' fairytale run. La Roja will meet hosts Germany in the quarter-finals on Friday and sent a message of intent with a polished performance in the drizzling rain including superbly taken goals from Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo.

Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff headline opening day action

Carlos Alcaraz will be the main attraction on the opening day of Wimbledon as the Spaniard begins his quest to retain the title while later in the day world number one Jannik Sinner will look to put down an early marker in his opening match. Alcaraz, 21, beat Novak Djokovic to the title a year ago and has since taken his Grand Slam haul to three after winning the French Open earlier this month and despite being seeded three will be favourite to rack up number four.

Soccer-U.S. seek 'game of our lives' against Uruguay at Copa America

The United States face undefeated Uruguay on Monday with their backs to the wall and may well need a victory to avoid an embarrassing Copa America group stage elimination on home soil. A loss or draw against the 15-times Copa America champions in Kansas City, Missouri, would leave Gregg Berhalter's U.S. side requiring help from the result in the other Group C match between Bolivia and Panama to reach the quarter-finals.

Soccer-Bellingham brilliance rescues England to book Euro 2024 quarter-final spot

Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia on Sunday with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane's early extra-time winner sent the below-par pre-tournament favourites into the quarter-finals. England were once again poor, looking lethargic and unable to create clear openings, but a moment of magic from Bellingham, who fired home with a bicycle kick, kept them alive before Kane's header set up a clash with Switzerland in Duesseldorf on Saturday.

Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone steals the show on last night of US Olympic trials

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the women's 400 metres hurdles world record for the fifth time on Sunday after crossing the line in 50.65 seconds at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. The 24-year-old Olympic champion improved on her previous mark of 50.68 set two years ago at the same Hayward Field track and will travel to Paris to defend her title.

Olympics-Edey withdraws from consideration for Canada's basketball team

Zach Edey, four days removed from being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, on Sunday withdrew himself from consideration for the Canadian men's basketball team that will be competing at the Paris Olympics. Edey, who won a bronze medal with Canada at last year's FIBA World Cup and led Purdue University to their first national championship game in April where they fell short of the title, said he is focused on being ready for his rookie NBA season.

NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans toward acquiring high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram. Ingram, who averaged 20.8 points per game and a 49.2 percent field goal percentage, just off his career high, won't be offered a full four-year maximum contract. The Pelicans were expected to seek a lower-cost extension or look into trading him, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

NBA sets salary cap at $140.588 million for 2024-25 season

The NBA announced Sunday that the salary cap is set at $140.588 million for the 2024-25 season. The league said the Tax Level will be $170.814 million.

Cardinals shut down Reds, post 2-0 win

Lance Lynn and three relievers combined to throw a two-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Cincinnati Reds 2-0 Sunday. Lynn (4-3) allowed two hits while walking one and striking out six in six innings.

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