Sports Blitz: Thrilling Victories, Shocking Transfers & Record-Breaking Deals

The latest sports news includes the US's elimination from Copa America, NBA trades including Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, Ronaldo's dramatic Euro 2024 miss, Alcaraz's Wimbledon defense start, and Boston Celtics' sale plans. Other highlights include Simone Biles' US trials victory and Messi's MLS All-Star debut.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Copa America hosts US eliminated after 1-0 defeat by Uruguay

Copa America hosts the United States were bundled out of the tournament at the first hurdle on Monday after a 1-0 defeat by Group C winners Uruguay consigned them to third place and allowed Panama to advance as runners-up. Defender Mathias Olivera scored to give Uruguay the win that sees them advance to the quarter-finals as group winners, with the South Americans winning three of their first-round matches for the first time since 1959.

NBA free agency roundup: Klay Thompson to Mavs, Paul George to 76ers

Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson is signing a three-year, $50 million contract to join the Mavericks and team with All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, ESPN reported. Dallas lost in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics last month. As part of the three-team trade, the Mavericks confirmed they are trading Josh Green to the Charlotte Hornets.

Soccer-Portugal into Euro 2024 last eight after Costa's saves, Ronaldo's tears

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to a 0-0 draw after Cristiano Ronaldo's extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday. Portugal had the lion's share of the chances but also their brilliant goalkeeper to thank for a one-on-one save from Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko as they stumbled into a quarter-final meeting with France in Hamburg on Friday.

Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff open Wimbledon campaigns in style, injury rules out Sabalenka

For the last 50 weeks, Carlos Alcaraz knew the exact date and time he would walk back on Centre Court to open the defence of his Wimbledon title and the Spaniard kept his goosebumps in check on Monday to book his place in the second round. While injury woes have plagued many of the players who have also hoisted the Challenge Cup in recent years -- with question marks over the participation of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray -- Alcaraz showed he was fighting fit despite a less than ideal build-up to the grasscourt major.

NBA-Boston Celtics owners put championship winning team up for sale

Boston Celtics' ownership group Boston Basketball Partners, led by Wyc Grousbeck, said on Monday they intend to sell all the shares of the team who won the NBA championship last month. "The controlling family of the ownership group, after considerable thought and internal discussion, has decided to sell the team for estate and family planning considerations," the team announced in a statement.

Reports: Celtics giving Jayson Tatum record-breaking $314M deal

The Boston Celtics and All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum are finalizing a five-year supermax extension worth $314 million, which would be the largest deal in NBA history, The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday. The deal comes after Tatum helped guide the Celtics to the NBA title this summer, the 18th in franchise history.

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.

Canadiens sign F Juraj Slafkovsky to $60.8M contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens signed former No. 1 overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky to an eight-year, $60.8 million contract extension on Monday. The new deal, with an average annual value of $7.6 million, begins with the 2025-26 season for Slafkovsky, who's entering the final year of his entry-level contract paying him $950,000 next season. Montreal selected the Slovakia native at the top of the 2022 NHL Draft.

Soccer-Inter Miami's Messi headlines MLS All-Star Game roster

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi headlined the list of 30 players named on Monday for this month's MLS All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, against top talent from Mexico's LIGA MX. For Messi, who is in his first full season with Inter Miami after joining the club in July 2023, this marks his debut on a Major League Soccer All-Star roster.

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.

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