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Today’s Sports News LIVE: Uruguay Beat Canada In Copa Third Place Match; Alcaraz To Take On Djokovic In Wimbledon Final

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A big Sunday comes up for sports fans. Novak Djokovic and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz are set to take on each other in the Wimbledon men’s singles final in a rematch of last year’s title clash. In the Copa America, Canada lost to Uruguay on penalties in the third place match. In cricket, India and Zimbabwe will finish their series in the fifth T20I in Harare. The T20 World Cup sub-regional Europe Qualifiers play offs also take place with the final to see Sweden take on Jersey. The winner will join other teams in the Europe qualifiers. Meanwhile, preparations for the Paris Olympics continue in full swing. Check all the news and updates right here

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ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers 3rd Place Play-Off

Germany crush Croatia by eight wickets; chases down 98-run target in just 7.2 overs.


BCCI Provides Financial Assistance To Anshuman Gaekwad For Cancer Treatment


ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers 3rd Place Play-Off

Germany restrict Croatia to just 98/7 in 20 overs.


On This Day In 2019, England Won Their Maiden Cricket World Cup


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BCCI Releases Rs 1cr For Treatment Of Cancer-Stricken Gaekwad

In a noble gesture, the BCCI on Sunday decided to release Rs one crore for the treatment of former India coach Anshuman Gaikwad, who is battling blood cancer at a medical facility in London.

BCCI’s decision has come following emotional appeals for support from former captain Kapil Dev and Sandip Patil, who had enjoined the cricket board to help Gaikwad. (PTI)


Boxing: Ennis Shines, Retains Title with Fifth-Round KO

Rising American star Jaron Ennis showcased his brilliance, stopping David Avanesyan in the fifth round to retain his IBF welterweight title. Many are already hailing Ennis as the future of boxing.


Djokovic Vs Alcaraz In Wimbledon Final Today


Take A Look At Copa America Security Situation Ahead Of Final

On the day of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt, READ HERE about security arrangements for the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia later tonight.


Anirban Lahiri takes 4-shot Lead In Spain

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri inched closer to a maiden win on the LIV golf series as he carded a 5-under 66 in the second round to take a four-shot lead at the LIV Golf Andalucía here.

Lahiri, who plays on the Crushers team, put himself in position for his first win after the second round that included six birdies and no bogeys in his last 13 holes.

The 37-year-old, who opened with a 2-under 69, is 7-under with 18 holes to go. New Zealand’s Danny Lee his closest pursuer at 3-under.

Lahiri is seeking to end his nine-year victory drought. His last win came in his home country in the Hero Indian Open on the DP World Tour. (PTI)


Patten, Heliovaara Save 3 Match Points To Win Men’s Doubles Final At Wimbledon

Unseeded Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara saved three match points in the second set before beating Australian duo Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7 (7), 7-6 (8), 7-6 (11-9) in the men’s doubles final at Wimbledon for their first Grand Slam title.

Heliovaara became the first Finnish man to win the Wimbledon doubles and sank to his knees in tears after he and Patten converted their second match point. He then put his head on his partner’s shoulder, still sobbing, as they sat in their chairs and waited for the trophy presentation.


Siniakova-Townsend Win Women’s Doubles Title At Wimbledon

After seeing longtime doubles partner Barbora Krejcikova win the Wimbledon singles title, Katerina Siniakova went out on Centre Court and added another Grand Slam trophy to her own collection.

Siniakova won her third women’s doubles title at Wimbledon after teaming up with Taylor Townsend to beat Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1) on Saturday in a match that finished after 10:20 p.m. local time under floodlights.


Jaiswal, Gill ‘Focussing On Process’

“I think what they have done for Indian cricket is just incredible and being a part of that dressing room is a blessing. We (him and Gill) are trying to take it match-by-match and one day at a time, focussing on the process,” Jaiswal, who scored an unbeaten 93 and shared an unbroken 156-run stand with skipper Gill in a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, told reporters in a media interaction.


Copa America Final: Messi Hopes Di Maria Will Sign Off With Goal

Angel di Maria has played a crucial role in La Albiceleste’s success in recent years, scoring the winner against Brazil in the 2021 Copa America final, while netting in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France.


Jesus Navas Confirms International Retirement After Euro Final

The 38-year-old, who will bring the curtain down on an international career spanning 15 years, is the last remaining member of La Roja’s 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship-winning sides.


Copa America Third Place Match


Copa America: Uruguay Beat Canada In Third Place Match

Luis Suarez scored in stoppage time and then struck in the penalty shootout to help Uruguay first overcome a deficit and then win the third-place match at the Copa America.


CAN 2-2 URU In Copa America 3rd Place Match

A stoppage time goal from Luis Suarez has helped Uruguay avoid a loss in the regulation time and the match will now go into penalties.

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