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Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered another World Cup moment for the ages, coming back to defeat Egypt in a match that had everything. VAR drama, an underdog Egypt side that refused to fold, and then Messi doing what Messi does — finding a way when it mattered most. Argentina survives, and the legend grows.

Shifting to the hardwood, the Lakers are still in the chase for Jonathan Kuminga, but sources tell ESPN the young wing hasn't heard an offer worth saying yes to just yet. Los Angeles clearly wants him, but Kuminga holds the leverage here, and until that number gets real, he's not committing. This one could drag deep into the summer.

And over in cricket, England put on a masterclass at Trent Bridge, handing India a record T20 defeat and taking a two-nothing series lead with two matches still to play. The home side has been ruthless, clinical, and right now India has no answers. England looks like a side on a genuine mission.

That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.

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