On July 8, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Chris Middleton has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million contract with the Washington Wizards through a sign-and-trade deal. The 14-year NBA veteran will return to Washington, where he played the past two seasons and served as the team's veteran leader with championship experience.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Cairo, on July 7, the Egyptian national team was eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a comeback defeat to Argentina, closing an emotional journey that left many fans with a sense of regret.

On July 8, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced the completion of the trade involving Ayton and Hardy. The Lakers sent center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks. Hardy is 1.93 meters tall and weighs 90 kilograms. During the 2025-26 season, he played for both the Wizards and the Mavericks, appearing in a total of 57 games (4 starts), averaging 15.

Vietnam football breaking news for July 8: Vietnam's national team plays a training game with Yongin FC; The rivals for Olympic Vietnam at ASIAD are now known.

The 2026 HTV International 3-Cushion Carom Billiards Championship – Becamex IJC Cup promises to deliver high-level matches, bringing together Vietnam's leading players and numerous international guests. Held from August 10 to 16 at the HTV Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, the tournament is expected to be one of the most notable billiards events of the year.

Although the 2026/27 season hasn't started yet, Ninh Bình FC has already demonstrated clear ambition through bold moves in the transfer market. After making a strong impression in the late stages of the 2025/26 season under coach Chu Đình Nghiêm, the third-tier V-League club is undergoing a comprehensive overhaul with lofty goals for the new campaign.

The early final match full of rivalry between Portugal and Spain in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup concluded with the ticket to the next round belonging to the Spanish squad. This result also means that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had to officially say an early goodbye to the world's biggest football festival. Despite the loss, the resilient performance of CR7 and his teammates still received a lot of sympathy from fans.

On July 8, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, sources revealed that the Detroit Pistons have sent Caris LeVert and two second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The Pistons gain a trade exception through this deal while reducing payroll; the Bucks acquire LeVert and also receive draft assets.

According to "The Athletic," Alex Scott has turned down a new contract offer from Bournemouth. The club has consistently insisted the 22-year-old English midfielder is "not for sale," but Manchester United are reportedly still hopeful of signing him and may make a determined effort to secure his transfer. Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic states that if given the choice, Scott prefers a move to Manchester over Liverpool.

On July 8, renowned reporter Shams discussed on a show how Mitchell's four-year, $273 million extension with the Cavaliers impacts their pursuit of James. Shams stated, "Having a franchise cornerstone locked into a long-term deal and fully committed is definitely a positive for recruiting LeBron. From what I understand, Mitchell has been deeply involved in discussions throughout this offseason as the Cavs' front office explored roster upgrades.