Following Spain's World Cup triumph, Rodri is regarded as the strongest candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.

Former manager Harry Redknapp has warned the Football Association (FA) not to pursue Pep Guardiola for the role of national team head coach in the future.

On July 26, Beijing time, for the 2026-27 season, multiple NBA teams will debut refreshed starting lineups. The 76ers' frontcourt welcomes two new All-Star starters: James and Brown. Can this lineup be considered the strongest five in the league? U.S. media Bleacher Report predicts and ranks the starting lineups of all 30 NBA teams as follows — Top 1-10: 1.

The Trail Blazers officially announced that they have signed a two-way contract with John Tongje. This guy led the Cameroon men's basketball team in a FIBA International Solidarity Cup exhibition game against the Chinese men's basketball team a couple of days ago. He played 34 minutes, shooting 7-for-20 from the field, including 4-for-11 from three-point range, scoring 21 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, while committing 3 turnovers and 4 fouls. The team lost 79-113.

On July 26, Beijing time, all eight matches of the 20th round of the Chinese Super League concluded. On the penalty-free points table reflecting actual team performance, Chengdu, despite four consecutive draws, still extended its lead to 14 points. [Watch the CSL on Migu Video] As the league leader, Chengdu Rongcheng has recently encountered an unusually long slump, drawing in four consecutive matches.

Confirmed: Pope has finalized a buyout with the Grizzlies. Once he clears waivers, he'll take his talents to Philly for a one-year, $3.9 million contract. James reposted the news of Pope's signing with the 76ers on social media, showing his support for his close friend. They were Lakers teammates in the 2019-20 season, joining forces to bring a championship to Los Angeles.

On July 26, Beijing time, according to Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson, Stephen Curry genuinely hoped James would join the Warriors, believing Golden State had a chance. Upon learning that James chose to go to the Philadelphia 76ers, Curry responded: "Don't anticipate too early before many things are settled; there are too many variables.

Bac Ninh FC is reportedly close to signing Astrit Selmani, a seasoned Kosovo international, in a notable loan deal ahead of the new V.League 2026/27 season.

Lionel Messi will not play in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game after a long World Cup campaign, which means the anticipated partnership between him and Son Heung-min will not happen.

John Stones has bid farewell to Manchester City after 10 years. The English center-back leaves as a free agent, carrying a collection of 20 major trophies, including multiple Premier League titles, Champions League, FA Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.