Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.With Messi sidelined after complaining of a sore right hamstring, and coach Lionel Scaloni serving a one-game suspension, Argentina made nine changes to their starting XI at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Two-time reigning world 200m champion Shericka Jackson delivered the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying heats in the event at the Jamaican Olympic trials.Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who also qualified in the 100m, did not compete in the 200m heats and reigning Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is injured and will not defend her crown in France.
Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment at the US trials on Saturday as men's sprint star Noah Lyles blasted to victory in the 200m.While Richardson was left reflecting on a disappointing loss, there were no such difficulties for Lyles in the men's 200m final.