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.

With only one week left until the 2026 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational kicks off, foreign media recently compiled the peak viewership figures for previous MSI events. Since 2017, the overseas viewership for MSI has been steadily climbing, breaking new records every year. In 2018, the peak was just 990,000 viewers, but last year it skyrocketed to 3.45 million. This year, it might even surpass last year’s record and break the 4 million mark.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Berlin, striker Deniz Undav came off the bench and netted a double, helping Germany come from behind to beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 in Group E of the World Cup, which took place in the early hours of June 21 German time.

On June 21, Beijing time, Doncic participated in a brand event in his home country Slovenia and gave a media interview. He mentioned playing golf with James once or twice, and that the most thrilling one-on-one training matchup was against Irving. He also talked about the ongoing World Cup, saying he supports Brazil and Spain. Below are the specific details of the interview—Reporter: What attracts you most about golf?

As of June 21, Beijing time, since the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Dylan Harper's future has become one of the hottest topics of the offseason. There has been widespread public pressure for last year's second overall draft pick to enter the starting lineup, and recent rumors claiming that Harper's camp "demanded a starting spot" have only intensified the controversy. However, Dylan Harper's father, Ron Harper, quickly caught wind of these reports and issued a strong public denial.

The Vietnam national team has officially launched its campaign to defend the regional title by scheduling a training trip to South Korea from July 2 to July 14. This crucial preparation phase is for the 2026 ASEAN Cup, where coach Kim Sang-sik and his squad aim to maintain their top position in Southeast Asia.

Hot Vietnamese football news today, June 21: Xuân Son's special gesture; HCMC 1 wins season opener in Women's National League

The 2025/26 season concluded with a remarkable image in Vietnamese football, as the two biggest club-level titles both went to teams wearing the police uniform.

The first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage showcased a contrasting picture among the title contenders. While France, England, Germany, and Argentina had smooth starts, the big names Spain, Portugal, and Belgium were held to draws by Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Egypt respectively.