The United States will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The American team is aiming to secure their first victory in a World Cup knockout stage since 2002.

With LeBron James deciding to leave the Lakers, the purple and gold will now fully become Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' team. How far they can lead the squad will be a major storyline of the new season. Since 2010, no team has made the playoffs the year after LeBron's departure. After James left the Lakers, former teammates Doncic, Svi Mykhailiuk, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Jaxson Hayes all posted photos with best wishes.

Nguyễn Quang Hải is one of the notable figures taking part in the only AFC/VFF A-License coaching course of 2026, a program that marks significant changes in VFF’s training efforts aimed at improving the quality of Vietnam’s coaching staff.

Despite Becamex Ho Chi Minh City's relegation to the First Division, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong has been summoned to the Vietnam national team by Kim Sang-sik.

Gone, the Heat's best backcourt is no more. Newsbreaker Shams: Powell signs with the Bulls for two years, $45 million. Born on May 25, 1993, he stands 1.91m tall with a 2.10m wingspan, and was the 16th pick in the second round of the 2015 draft. Last summer, Powell was traded to the Heat, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as he played the best season of his career in his new home. In the regular season last year, he averaged 29.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that free agent John Collins has reached a three-year, $51 million contract agreement with the Detroit Pistons. The new frontcourt addition will serve as a fresh alley-oop finisher alongside Cade Cunningham.

Hello everyone, this is Game World. The MSI Mid-Season Invitational concluded its play-in stage today with the final match, where T1 secured a spot in the main event with a nine-game winning streak. All six BO5s in the play-in stage ended with 3-0 sweeps, drawing heavy criticism from viewers for being too one-sided.

On July 1, Beijing time, renowned reporter Shams continued to cover James' decision to leave the Lakers on his show. When asked what factors drove James to keep playing but not stay with the Lakers, Shams gave the following response—the core issue is that James and the Lakers are completely unable to agree on a plan to compete for championships and maintain top-tier competitiveness.

Patrik Lê Giang could introduce a new way to distribute the ball for Vietnam, as the goalkeeper not only saves shots but also helps the entire team escape pressure.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, sources revealed that free-agent guard Marcus Smart has reached a two-year, $13 million contract agreement with the Houston Rockets, with a player option on the second year. The former Defensive Player of the Year will once again team up with Ime Udoka, securing significant playing time in the Rockets' backcourt.