The Football Association (FA) has officially raised the standard suspension penalty for discriminatory behavior to a minimum of 10 matches, in an effort to clean up the football environment ahead of the new season.

Will Kawhi Leonard be able to go to the Raptors? Who knows! The NBA has been slow to announce the investigation results, and there are even rumors that the investigation could be delayed until 2027. If that’s the case, the Raptors won’t take the risk. The plan earlier this month was: the Clippers send out Kawhi, and in return get Ingram, Dick, two first-round picks (2027, 2029), a 2030 first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks.

Basketball is quietly cooling down. The courts are becoming empty, fewer people are watching games, and young people rarely talk about basketball. The once-top sneaker culture has gradually faded from the mainstream. Has basketball become worse? Has the sport lost its charm? Yesterday in the chat room, Brother Di raised such a question. As a result, we received a blazing 647 comments.

The LPL third stage intra-group matches have been running for two days in the second week. EDG, starting 0-3, was swept again by WE. The first round robin is halfway through, and EDG's record is 0-4. Barring surprises, EDG might not even get their first win in the first round. JDG, suffering two consecutive losses, played a full three games against TT and finally got their first win. It's hard to believe they struggled so much against TT; JDG is really weak this year.

Lee Kang In is unable to link up with Atletico Madrid in Spain because of delays in obtaining exit clearance under South Korea's military service regulations. According to Spanish media, the 25-year-old midfielder will likely only officially join the club during their tour in Seoul, meaning he will miss a crucial training period under coach Diego Simeone.

The LCK third split group stage has been underway for two days. After NS and KT secured their first wins, teams like BFX, DK, and HLE also made their debut in the new split. BFX defeated NDS 2-0 to claim their first victory, while DK beat HLE 2-1. The MSI champions, Hanwha, unexpectedly stumbled in their first match back in the league—truly surprising.

The Indian national team has scheduled a friendly match against Brazil on October 3, casting doubt on their participation in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand all kicked off the 2026 ASEAN Cup with resounding victories, asserting themselves as championship favorites. Yet, in reality, each team has its own "Achilles' heel"...

Manchester United officially announced five new signings in the summer window, but only three are first-team players. Last season, Carrick led the team to third place in the Premier League, but the team played only 40 matches in all competitions, setting a new low since the 1914/15 season over a hundred years ago. Basically having to play only one Premier League match per week allowed Carrick to mostly stick with the starting lineup, ensuring players' fitness and avoiding injuries. However, this advantage will no longer exist next season.

The 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste was just a warm-up; the real challenge for Coach Kim Sang-sik and his players begins with hosting Singapore at My Dinh Stadium. To defend the top spot in Southeast Asia and nurture the dream of reaching continental heights, Vietnam must prove their mettle from now on.