Top Sports Highlights: Astros Triumph, Alcaraz's Wimbledon Quest, Bellingham's Heroics

This sports news brief covers key highlights: the Houston Astros' victory over the Mets, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's opening day at Wimbledon, Jude Bellingham's rescue act for England in Euro 2024, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record, and Simone Biles securing her third Olympic Games appearance.

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.

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-Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone lead US Olympic team after impressive trials

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record run in the 400 hurdles wrapped up the U.S. Olympic trials in style on Sunday in Eugene, Oregon, where Noah Lyles showed he will have a real shot at taking the sprint double in Paris. McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record for the fifth time in her career, taking the tape in 50.65 seconds to the delight of track fans at Hayward Field.

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.

Gymnastics-Biles soars to victory at US trials to secure spot at third Games

Four-times Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles booked her third straight appearance at the Games with her all-around victory at the U.S. Olympic team trials in Minneapolis on Sunday. After taking the lead on Friday, Biles blew away the competition by putting up a two-day all-around total of 117.225, finishing more than five points ahead of the rest of the field.

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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