On July 2, Beijing time, data released by BasketballForever sparked widespread online discussion: Tobias Harris's total NBA career salary has reached $330 million, officially overtaking the legendary Kobe Bryant's $323 million.

The 2026 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational play-in stage has concluded. As most predicted before the tournament, T1, with a clear edge in strength, swept their way into the knockout stage with three straight 3-0 victories. The overall excitement of this play-in stage was rather underwhelming—all six matches were clean sweeps, with no team showing the kind of dark horse momentum that CFO had last year. In the final match, TL had a chance to win one or two games, but they made too many mistakes in the mid-game.

Manchester United refused to meet West Ham United's asking price, thereby losing the chance to sign Matheus Fernandes. The £85 million transfer fee paid by Tottenham will make M. Fernandes set a new record for the highest outgoing transfer from the Championship, surpassing his former Southampton teammate Lavia. Meanwhile, United also completed a signing from the Championship, acquiring Swansea goalkeeper Kit Margetson.

Former Vietnam national team striker Nguyễn Quang Hải has joined an AFC A-level coaching course.

At Boston's round of 32, Germany dominated possession with 75% over 90 minutes and two extra halves against Paraguay, a side ranked 31 places lower on the FIFA list. They failed to score. Then they lost on penalties. This marks the third time in eight years that Germany has been eliminated from the World Cup at a stage where advancing was expected. In Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022: group stage exits. Now in Boston 2026, they still could not reach the round of 16. Footy Times remarked: "Three World Cups. One nation. A pattern far too consistent to still be attributed to bad luck."

With a brace against Lionel Mpashi, one of the top goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane not only saved England from a humiliating defeat but also surpassed the goal-scoring milestone of football legend Pelé.

PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi inspected Pakansari Stadium (Bogor Regency) on July 1, which will serve as Indonesia's home ground for the 2026 AFF Cup.

On July 2, Beijing time, the 76ers' major trade involving Paul George has noticeably impacted the odds for James' next team. In just one day, the 76ers jumped from outside the top 10 to a solid 4th place, reflecting the public's growing belief that James might consider joining Philadelphia.

On July 2, Beijing time, a joyful event related to Madison Square Garden is set to take place—the second celebration in just three weeks. According to New York media, sources reveal that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have invited all starting players of the New York Knicks, with Jalen Brunson and others expected to attend their wedding bash this Friday, local time.

England staged a comeback to defeat DR Congo 2-1 thanks to veteran striker Harry Kane's brilliance in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Atlanta (USA) on July 1, 2026.