Sports Frenzy: MLB Drama, NBA Trades, and Copa America Upsets

The current sports landscape is buzzing with activity. Highlights include the New York Mets' thrilling win against the Nationals, Klay Thompson's move to the Mavericks, and the Copa America's surprises with the U.S. team failing to advance. Additionally, Simone Biles secures a spot in her third Olympic Games.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

MLB roundup: After wild 10th inning, Mets top Nats

J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning Monday night for the New York Mets, who held off the host Washington Nationals 9-7 in the opener of a four-game series. Martinez snapped an 0-for-12 skid by homering off Hunter Harvey (2-4). The Mets added much-needed insurance when Francisco Alvarez laced a two-out RBI triple and Jose Iglesias followed with a two-run homer.

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-US coach Berhalter on thin ice after Copa disaster

Gregg Berhalter's tenure as U.S. head coach could be on the line after his team failed to advance from the group stage of the Copa America following their crushing 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in Kansas City on Monday. Backs to the wall in their final Group C game, the tournament hosts failed to deliver and were knocked out after Uruguay sealed top spot and Panama secured second place.

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.

Soccer-Uruguay showed they can adapt after coming through tough US test: Reyes

Uruguay assistant coach Diego Reyes said their tough 1-0 Group C win over the United States on Monday showed they can adapt to difficult situations and would stand them in good stead for tests to come at the Copa America. Uruguay's win sealed top spot in the group and booked a quarter-final match-up with the runner-up in Group D, where Brazil and Costa Rica are vying to join Colombia in the next round.

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.

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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