World Sports News: Invincibles Storm to Victory and Archer Eyes Ashes Return

Cricket/The Hundred: Oval Invincibles defeated Birmingham Phoenix by eight wickets, with Adam Zampa taking 3-11. Phoenix managed just 89 runs, with key contributions from Saqib Mahmood and Mohammad Amir.

Cricket/Ashes: Jofra Archer aims to play in the 2025-26 Ashes in Australia, following a long injury recovery. He won’t play red-ball cricket in 2024 but hopes to return for England’s 2024 home Test series against India.

Equestrian: Charlotte Dujardin has been provisionally suspended from competition pending an investigation into alleged horse mistreatment.

Olympics/Security: Paris 2024 organizers are preparing extensive security measures for the Games, including a large police presence and an anti-terrorist perimeter.

Soccer: Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández apologized for offensive chants, with manager Enzo Maresca asserting no bad intentions were behind them.

Olympics: Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch in Paris, and LeBron James has been named Team USA’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony.