According to The Athletic, Manchester United's transfer staff weighed the center-back position during the summer window but determined it was not an urgent need. Lisandro Martinez suffered a muscle strain in the World Cup final, not a serious injury, and he should return before the Premier League season begins. Therefore, the club will not include a center-back in their summer transfer targets.

According to Warriors reporter Slater, when LeBron James made his free agency decision this summer, he might have wanted to play alongside Stephen Curry, but he had no intention of joining the Golden State Warriors. Slater revealed on his show that before James ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, he never seriously considered the Warriors as an option.

On July 29, Beijing time, according to Lakers reporter Woike, considering that Kessler and Looney only played 5 and 21 games respectively last season, the Lakers are still looking to strengthen the center position. However, the path to reinforcement will not be easy. The current free agent market for centers is very chaotic. In addition, the Lakers currently hold 16 guaranteed contracts, leaving no vacant roster spots. Even if they want to bring in a new center, more moves are needed.

On July 29, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the 76ers and Clippers completed a deal sending forward Johnny Brumm and a second-round pick to the Clippers in exchange for cash compensation. Further reports indicate the Clippers provided $1 million in cash. Previously, to officially sign James, the 76ers had waived Terry and his non-guaranteed contract.

On July 29 Beijing time, renowned reporter Shams reported that Green has confirmed his return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract. Sources told ESPN that Green's new one-year contract does not include a no-trade clause. Just before the start of free agency this summer, Green made a surprising choice by declining to exercise his $27.6 million player option.

In a highly anticipated first-round match at the WTA500 Washington Open, which concluded on July 29 Beijing time, Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen was defeated after a hard-fought three-set battle, falling 1-2 to world No. 28, Philippine rising star Eala, and missing out on a spot in the round of 16. Zheng had previously beaten the 21-year-old Eala at the Hangzhou Asian Games, but the latter has made remarkable progress in the past two years. In this rematch, Zheng initially got off to a promising start.

In a pre-season friendly that concluded on July 29 Beijing time, Real Madrid defeated Segunda Division side Leganés 4-1, securing a winning start for Mourinho's return. Although key players such as Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham have not yet returned to the team, Mourinho still fielded the strongest available starting lineup for this match.

Kairat vs Omonia Preview (22:00, July 29). Predicted score, expected lineups, expert analysis for the Kairat vs Omonia match in the Champions League preliminary round.

On July 29 Beijing time, the first round of the WTA500 Washington women's singles kicked off with a highly anticipated clash between Chinese player Zheng Qinwen and Filipino player Eala, an Asian derby where both compete for a spot in the second round. This match is packed with storylines, and it's safe to say it won't be an easy contest. However, the viewing time is not very friendly, as it starts around 1 a.m. Beijing time?

With Xuân Son, Hoàng Hên, Tài Lộc, Đình Bắc and a 19-match unbeaten streak, the Vietnam national team could enter the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup with one of the strongest squads in history.