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South African golf legend Ernie Els claimed his first Major on the senior tour, clinching the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club. At 54, Els shot a 2-under 68 to finish 10-under 270, narrowly beating South Korea's Y.E. Yang by one stroke. This victory adds to his impressive career, including multiple titles and a spot in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Barbora Krejčíková from the Czech Republic secured her first Wimbledon title by defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in a thrilling Ladies' singles final. This marks the second Grand Slam title for Krejčíková, who previously triumphed at the French Open in 2021. Paolini made history by being the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon singles final and performed a remarkable feat by reaching the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.

James Rodriguez, glowing from his stellar Copa America 2024 performance, is rumored to be on the brink of a sensational transfer to Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone. His dynamic play has led Colombia to the semi-finals, catching the eye of football fans and analysts alike. Simeone is keen to leverage Rodriguez's skills to reinforce Atletico's midfield, making this potential transfer a highly anticipated move in football.

Spain triumphed over France with a spectacular 2-1 win, sending them to the Euro 2024 final. Youngster Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest scorer in the competition. The match was a tactical clash, with both teams facing lineup challenges. Spain's win sets up an eagerly-anticipated final in Berlin.

The Netherlands will clash with Turkiye in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals at Olympastadion Berlin. Scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff, the Dutch are favored and have a strong recent record. Turkiye, despite being underdogs, aim to surprise without key player Merih Demiral. Expert Jon Eimer shares his insights, while CBS Sports Golazo Network offers coverage.

The Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France takes place on Friday in Hamburg. Both teams have struggled to find their form, especially in attack. France has not scored from open play, while Ronaldo has had 20 shots without scoring. France is favored to advance with odds of +135, while Portugal stands at +240. The match is expected to be low-scoring.

As Argentina prepares to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarterfinal, all eyes are on the potential starting lineups and team news. Argentina's squad, featuring a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, hinges on Lionel Messi's fitness. Ecuador banks on the prowess of Enner Valencia. Team strategies and lineup decisions by Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni will be influenced by fitness and performance.

Bologna's technical director, Giovanni Sartori, has made it clear that he intends to keep Riccardo Calafiori at the club, amidst interest from Arsenal and other teams. Calafiori has shown significant potential both at the club and international level. Sartori specifically ruled out any chance of selling him to Juventus, following the departure of coach Thiago Motta to the Turin club. With Calafiori's valuation set at £35 million, along with the potential departure of Joshua Zirkzee, Bologna faces key decisions this transfer window.

Portugal, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to face Slovenia in the Euro 2024 Round-of-16 at Frankfurt Arena. Despite leading Group F, Portugal's unexpected defeat by Georgia raised questions about their form. Slovenia, who won their only recent encounter in March, poses a stern test for Martinez's men.

Argentina faces Peru in their final Copa América group stage game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Star player Lionel Messi is sidelined due to a minor injury, with coach Lionel Scaloni also absent due to suspension. Argentina already secured a spot in the finals, while Peru needs a win to progress. The match will be broadcast on FS1 and Univision/TUDN.

Catch the thrilling Copa America match between Uruguay and Bolivia, taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Scheduled for Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. EST, the match will be broadcast on FS2 and TUDN. Viewers can stream the game on FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, or SlingTV. Discover how fans can secure tickets and learn about the current standings and stakes involved.

Find out how to watch England vs. Slovenia in the Euro 2024 tournament for free. Learn about the match schedule, broadcast details, and how to use a VPN to stream the game on ITVX from anywhere in the world.