Japan's men's basketball stats: Hawkins was phenomenal. In the previous game against China, he shot 10 of 16 for 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. In this game versus South Korea, he shot 11 of 16 for 30 points and 12 rebounds, but it was a losing effort in a double-double.

Shams Charania: Restricted free agent Quinten Post has agreed to a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies. Notably, the Warriors have until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday to decide whether to match the offer. If they match, they keep Post; otherwise, they part ways amicably.

On July 6, the organizing committee announced the following plan for selling tickets to the international friendly between the Vietnam national team and the Myanmar national team:

Becamex TP.HCM Club has decided to give full professional authority to head coach Gerard Albadalejo as part of its plan to build the squad and prepare for the new season, with the goal of returning to the highest tier of Vietnamese football as soon as possible.

Ahead of the big clash against Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Rodri, the key midfielder for Spain, has sent a warning that "La Roja" has not yet played to its full potential.

The 2026 World Cup is not only witnessing thrilling battles on the pitch but also marking a milestone never seen in almost a century of tournament history. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland have each scored (at least) 7 goals, forming the first trio of "killers" to achieve this in a single World Cup since 1930.

Today (July 6), the VFF and FPT Play Television Company (FPT Play) jointly held a ceremony to announce the main sponsor and conduct the draw for the match schedule of the 2026 National U21 Football Championship Finals – FPT Play Cup 2026.

The Vietnam national team continues to uphold its training intensity during the training camp in South Korea following the first friendly match against Siheung FC. Notably, striker Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong has expressed his wish to play alongside Xuan Son in the team's forward line.

Reporter Fischer: The Lakers had no intention of keeping Rui Hachimura, and his tenure with the Purple and Gold may be over. Renowned Lakers media outlet Lakers All Day Everyday: The Lakers have informed Hachimura that they will not renew his contract. U.S. media Pickuphoop commented: It’s hard to imagine any team winning a playoff series and then immediately letting go of all its starters.

For South Koreans who were generally optimistic before the World Cup, failure is not the end but possibly the start of an "earthquake." In the final group stage match, South Korea faced South Africa; a draw would have secured advancement, but the result was 0-1—a loss for South Korea.