This year, as Bridges, Brunson, and Hart won the championship in the NBA Finals, their story of winning titles together in both the NCAA and the NBA has become legendary. When I looked at Villanova's 2017-18 roster, I also spotted a familiar name. Collin Gillespie, the biggest surprise for the Suns last season, joined Villanova in 2017-18 and won the championship as a freshman alongside those upperclassmen.

According to *Corriere dello Sport*, Mason Greenwood has agreed to a permanent transfer to Roma in Serie A. If the 24-year-old former Manchester United winger moves, his old club would receive a 40% share of the fee. Last season, Greenwood made 45 appearances for Marseille, scoring 26 goals and providing 11 assists, but the relationship between the player and the club has not been ideal. Marseille failed to qualify for next season's Champions League and are in internal turmoil, leading Greenwood to be determined to leave.

Manchester United are considering signing a new backup center-forward later in the summer transfer window. Simon Stone of the BBC reports that former academy graduate Danny Welbeck represents the ideal template for the kind of striker the Red Devils are looking for, though the 35-year-old Brighton forward may not necessarily be the actual signing. Stone explained: "I hear United are scouting for a suitable forward. I think they want a deputy for Sesko."

In the World Cup Group E second-round match concluded on June 21 Beijing time, World Cup debutants Curacao surprisingly held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, earning their historic first point. In this game, 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning, making his debut as a World Cup main referee, delivered an impressive performance. Throughout the match, Ma Ning avoided creating many controversial decisions.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Brazilian midfielder Ederson has indeed completed the first part of his medical at Manchester United. His transfer is essentially finalized, and the €45 million deal will be announced on a suitable date. Romano explained: "Ederson from Atalanta has passed his preliminary medical with Manchester United. This €45 million transfer has been agreed upon and is expected to be officially announced at the appropriate time.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, first-time participant Curaçao stunned South American powerhouse Ecuador with a 0-0 draw, earning their first ever World Cup point. The hero of the match was 37-year-old Curaçao goalkeeper Room, who made an incredible 15 saves to secure the result.

In the World Cup Group E second-round match that concluded on June 21 Beijing time, Ecuador drew 0-0 with Curacao, with each side earning a point. However, compared to the scoreline, Chinese fans were undoubtedly more focused on the performance of 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning in his World Cup "head referee" debut. In this game, Ma Ning officiated his first World Cup match as the main referee, becoming only the second Chinese referee to take on the role in a World Cup.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, debutant Curacao stunned Ecuador with a 0-0 draw, securing their first-ever point and making history. Before the tournament, Curacao was not expected to cause any upsets, as they are the least populous and smallest participating nation among the 48 teams in this World Cup.

On June 21, Beijing time, according to TA insider Sam Amick, the Pelicans and Kings are the two teams most aggressively pursuing Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. Amick also stated that among all suitors, the Pelicans are likely in the lead, and Morant could team up with his friend Zion. Additionally, Amick confirmed that the Timberwolves have also entered the trade competition for Morant.

Cape Verde's shocking 0-0 draw against former world champion Spain—the biggest upset of the opening round—has thrown Group B into complete uncertainty. According to Bùi Thị Như, a former centre-back for Vietnam's women's team and Phong Phú Hà Nam FC, the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup is the perfect launchpad for modern fairy tales.