According to Shams Charania, ESPN learned from sources that restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year deal worth $38 million to remain with the Phoenix Suns. The contract is fully guaranteed. Last season, Williams served as the Suns' starting center, averaging 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block in 23.6 minutes per game.

Russian football is on the verge of marking a notable turning point on the international stage, as FIFA has confirmed that Azerbaijan will host the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in October next year.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recently collaborated with FIFA and partner AFEA to organize a seminar analyzing the amateur football environment, thereby assessing the current situation and outlining directions for developing the grassroots football ecosystem in Vietnam.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 26: Naturalized striker Tai Loc hesitates to speak Vietnamese; Thai Nguyen T&T turned the game around to win.

Winning the V-League 2025/26 championship affirms CAHN Club's domestic dominance, but the true challenge for Coach Alexandre Polking's team lies in the harsh arena of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Turkish side Trabzonspor to extend the loan of 30-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana for another season. This makes him the second player successfully offloaded in the summer window after Rasmus Højlund. Other players who left the club, such as Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia, all departed on free transfers upon the expiration of their contracts.

On June 26, Beijing time, NBA draft reporter Chappell Keevia reported that the Los Angeles Lakers have each signed Exhibit 10 training camp contracts with Saint Louis University's Robbie Avila, Marquette University's Chase Ross, and Florida State University's Robert McCray V.

On June 26 Beijing time, the final round of Group E at the World Cup concluded. In one of the matches, Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1, securing their first win of the tournament while Germany suffered their first loss. The officiating by American referee Tori Penso once again stirred controversy during this match. Just two minutes in, Wirtz set up Sane to score.

On June 26 Beijing time, the NBA draft has concluded, and now everyone naturally looks ahead: which rookie star will win the Rookie of the Year award? The outcome of such awards often depends heavily on the player's team and his playing opportunities. Third pick Boozer's odds are +240, leading other competitors. The reason he sits firmly at the top is primarily due to his team situation.

On June 26, Beijing time, the Wizards held a press conference for No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. He announced he would wear No. 4 and explained the reason. Before basketball took over most of his life, Flagg was just like any other kid, obsessed with fictional superheroes. Around age five, his father bought him a Spider-Man basketball hoop that hangs over a door. "I've always loved Spider-Man since I was little.