Authored by Han Bing. Following the midway point of the Chinese Super League, Transfermarkt revised player valuations. Zhejiang FC's Wang Yudong saw a €300,000 increase from last year's end, reaching €1.8 million (in euros, same below), surpassing naturalized player Serginho to become the highest-valued domestic player in China.

Japan courageously secured a point in their opening Group F match of the 2026 World Cup, after falling behind to the Netherlands twice but stubbornly fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw at Dallas Stadium.

On June 15, Beijing time, Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa posted a message congratulating New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson on winning the NBA championship. She shared a photo on social media with the caption: "Mission accomplished." In the decisive game, Brunson wore the Kobe 6 "Statue of Liberty" colorway sneakers. The late legendary superstar Kobe Bryant once left an iconic quote.

Breaking Vietnamese football updates for June 15: VFF President at FIFA Summit; CAHN vs. Ho Chi Minh City Police in the National Super Cup match.

Football is always captivating because of its surprises, and the 2025/26 National Cup final at Ninh Binh Arena on the evening of June 14 is the most vivid proof of that.

Ederson has secured his transfer to Manchester United, with the fee ranging between £38 million and £39 million. According to Italy's *Corriere dello Sport*, following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener, he underwent a medical arranged by United on Sunday in New York.

On June 15th Beijing time, the NBA officially released the Knicks' championship team photo. Including head coach Brown, a total of 17 people were pictured. However, among the players, only Sochan and Jemison were absent from the photo released by the league—could they have missed it while celebrating?

On June 15, Beijing time, Dylan Harper's rookie season far exceeded expectations, putting San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson in a dilemma when planning next season's rotation. After the Spurs' 90-94 loss to the Knicks, Spurs guard Vassell praised Harper in a press conference, calling him a rising star.

On June 15 Beijing time, the Knicks, fresh off winning the NBA title in San Antonio, touched down at Westchester County Airport. As the team’s return flight entered New York airspace, local air traffic controllers sent congratulations over the control channel. After roughly four hours of flying, the entire team arrived back in New York to a hero’s welcome, with the airport even performing a traditional water salute for the aircraft.

On June 15, Beijing time, the Knicks' long wait finally came to an end. The players who secured the long-awaited NBA championship for the team not only earned a place in history but also received substantial financial rewards. The Knicks players will share a generous portion of the NBA playoff bonus pool. For low-salaried players on the roster, this championship dividend represents a major boost to their income this season.