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📬 | Argentina Win Final In Chaos 🏆 | Alcaraz Wins Back-to-Back Wimbledon Titles 🎾 | Today: MLB Home Run Derby 📺
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The Copa America final saw a dramatic delay as unticketed fans rushed the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, causing multiple injuries and arrests. Once play finally began, the match remained locked at 0-0, with Colombia eyeing their second Copa America title. However, Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez shattered those hopes, netting the decisive goal just fifteen minutes after being subbed on in extra time. Martinez finished the tournament as the top scorer with five goals in six games, sealing Argentina's record sixteenth Copa America victory.
Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title by sweeping Novak Djokovic with a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory. Alcaraz, now 4-0 in major finals at just 21 years old, joins an elite group of only five men who have won both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. Djokovic, competing for a record 25th Grand Slam win just a month after knee surgery, couldn't overcome the young star.
The Cleveland Guardians selected Oregon State’s Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana with the first overall pick. This marks Cleveland’s first time picking first overall in the MLB draft. Golden Spikes Award winner Charlie Condon went third overall to the Colorado Rockies.
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Spain dominated the Euro Championship, winning all six matches. In the final, England’s Cole Palmer equalized in the 73rd minute, but Mikel Oyarzabal’s goal four minutes from full-time secured Spain’s record fourth European title. England has now lost two consecutive Euro finals.
DetailsRobert MacIntyre sunk a 22-foot putt on the 72nd hole to claim a one-stroke victory over Australian Adam Scott. This marks the first time in 25 years that a Scottish native has won the tournament and only the second in its history.
Orioles capitalized on a fielding error to secure the win. With this victory, Baltimore remains one game ahead of New York in the AL East heading into the All-Star break.
Scouting Report đź“ş
The MLB All-Star break kicks off with the Home Run Derby. New York Met’s Pete Alonso is favored to win his third Derby, having previously won in 2019 and 2021. This year, new rules aim to enhance the viewing experience. Notable sluggers like Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Juan Soto have opted out of the competition.
Team USA takes on Australia in a pre-Olympic tune-up on Monday night. This matchup features the gold and bronze medal winners from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, showcasing numerous NBA players on both rosters.
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