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Messi leads Argentina's squad for pre-Copa America friendlies
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina on Monday named a 29-man squad led by Lionel Messi for their final friendlies before the Copa America but there was no place for forward Paulo Dybala who has struggled with injuries.
Lionel Messi Included In 29-Man Squad For Argentina's Pre-Copa America Friendly Matches
The World Cup-winning captain and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will lead Argentina's 29-man squad for upcoming friendly matches ahead of the Copa America competition. As per ESPN's report on Tuesday, the defending World Cup and Copa America champions will lock horns with Ecuador on June 9 at Chicago's Soldier Field and Guatemala five days later at in Landover, Maryland before putting the Copa America title on the line. Copa America will take place from June 20 and July 14 in the USA, with Argentina being the defending champions, having won the title in 2021. Argentina is level with Uruguay for most Copa America titles at 15 each.
"Something Different": Australia Coach On Including Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short As Travelling Reserves For World Cup
Australian cricket team coach Andrew McDonald said on Tuesday that charismatic young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk and all-rounder Matthew Short have been added as travelling reserves with the squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas because they bring something different to the table. Fraser-McGurk, 22, in only his debut IPL season, gave an excellent display of explosive batsmanship for Delhi Capitals smashing four half-centuries in nine games at an astronomical strike rate exceeding 234.
Oilers defeat Canucks 3-2 to end nail-biting playoff series
The Edmonton Oilers survived a late comeback attempt from the Vancouver Canucks to win 3-2 in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Monday.
Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Gold With World Record Time In World Para Championships
India's Deepthi Jeevanji clinched the gold medal with a world record time of 55.07 seconds in the women's 400m T20 category race at the World Para Athletics Championships on Monday. Deepthi smashed American Breanna Clark's earlier world record of 55.12 seconds set during last year's edition of the championships in Paris. Aysel Onder of Turkey was second with 55.19 seconds while Lizanshela Angulo of Ecuador was third with 56.68 seconds on the fourth day of competitions. Deepthi had qualified for the final after winning her heat race in an Asian record time of 56.18 seconds on Sunday.
Australia Finalise T20 World Cup Squad, Delhi Capitals Star Included In Reserves
Australia have locked in their final squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, confirming their 15-player group and travelling reserves. Whilst picking an unchanged group for the playing squad from their preliminary list, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will accompany the squad as reserves. It means there is still no spot for Steve Smith and the likes of Jason Behrendorff and Tanveer Sangha with the ball for the four-week tournament in the West Indies and the USA.
Maddie Rooney, Taylor Heise, Susanna Tapani named PWHL's 3 stars of the week
Minnesota goalie Maddie Rooney, Minnesota forward Taylor Heise and Boston forward Susanna Tapani were named the Professional Women's Hockey League three stars of the week.