The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2025 first-round pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round draft choice. The deal, finalized before Sunday's trade deadline, sees Plum join Phoenix while recovering from a lower leg injury.
Son Heung-min, representing LAFC, secured the MVP award in his inaugural MLS All-Star Game, scoring two first-half goals to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 victory against Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte, North Carolina.
MLB veterans Jamie Moyer and Alex Avila share insights on enduring the mental and physical challenges of a 162-game baseball season, especially during losing streaks. They emphasize controlling what's controllable, maintaining a winning mindset, and fostering team chemistry through subtle interactions.
Hanwha Eagles catcher Heo In-seo, celebrating his 23rd birthday, delivered four hits and an RBI, earning MVP honors as Team Nanum defeated Team Dream 10-2 in the KBO All-Star Game. The event was held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, which is slated for demolition after this season.
The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina, bringing together four previous champions and top-ranked teams. The matches, including a Euro 2024 rematch and a historic rivalry, promise high drama as teams vie for a spot in the final, with Lionel Messi facing England for the first time.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season pauses for the All-Star break with the Samsung Lions and LG Twins in a tight race for first place, separated by mere thousandths of a point in winning percentage. Both teams have overcome injuries to establish dominance in the 10-team league.
Cristiano Ronaldo verließ nach der Niederlage Portugals gegen Spanien bei der WM erneut weinend das Spielfeld. Er deutete an, dass dies seine letzte WM gewesen sei, ließ aber offen, ob er 2030 noch einmal antreten könnte. Sein Einfluss auf das Spiel schwindet, und es wird diskutiert, ob sein Abschied dem portugiesischen Fußball guttun würde.
The top two teams in South Korean baseball, the LG Twins and Samsung Lions, will face off in a crucial three-game series before the All-Star break. With the Lions closing the gap to one game, the first-place spot is up for grabs.
Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP and five-time All-Star, is reportedly traded by the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics receive Paul George and draft capital in return. This move breaks up the successful duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft ist bei der WM 2026 im Achtelfinale gegen Paraguay ausgeschieden. Trainer Julian Nagelsmann steht nach dem enttäuschenden Turnierverlauf in der Kritik. Auch Ecuador-Trainer Beccacece tritt zurück.
NBA star Ja Morant has been traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The trade follows Morant's struggles with arm injuries and multiple lengthy suspensions for off-court gun incidents, leading to the Grizzlies' desire to unload their franchise player.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced 26 reserves for its annual All-Star Game, scheduled for July 11 in Seoul. The selection includes 20 first-time All-Stars, with teams split into Team Dream and Team Nanum, managed by Lee Sung-yong and Youm Kyoung-youb, respectively.
KBO teams vie for position before All-Star break, LG Twins near 50-win milestone
Taylor Swift und Travis Kelce könnten nach Medienberichten kommende Woche im Madison Square Garden heiraten. Fans sind elektrisiert, andere vermuten ein Ablenkungsmanöver.
Doosan Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji set a new KBO All-Star voting record with over 2.6 million votes, leading the selections for the annual game. The KBO announced the starting lineups for Team Dream and Team Nanum, with the event scheduled for July 11 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul.
AJ Dybantsa is widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, with scouts praising his scoring ability and physical tools. The draft is also noted for its depth of "one-and-done" college stars and "Wemby stoppers."
Several players have made significant impacts in recent international matches. Goalkeeper Vozinha's saves for Cape Verde earned global attention, while Vladimir Coufal's long throws were crucial for Czechia. Chancel Mbemba led DR Congo's defense, and Wilfried Singo assisted a winning goal for Côte d’Ivoire. Richie Laryea impressed for Canada, and Ayyoub Bouaddi shone for Morocco. Johan Manzambi's discipline was noted for Switzerland, and Yasin Ayari scored twice for Sweden. Elijah Just provided two goals for New Zealand, and Folarin Balogun emerged as a star for the USA.
Fußball-Star Kevin de Bruyne und seine Belgier haben einen Fehlstart mit viel Mühe abgewendet und Ägypten den ersten Sieg der WM-Geschichte verdorben. Das Team um den langjährigen Weltklasse-Profi holte in Seattle nach Rückstand noch ein 1:1 (0:1) und steht im zweiten Spiel gegen den Iran schon unter Druck.
US-Präsident Trump steht kurz vor einem Friedensdeal mit Iran. Das norwegische Königshaus ist von Skandalen um Marius Borg Høiby und Jeffrey Epstein erschüttert. CDU-Chef Merz sucht Nähe zu Fußballstars.
NBA star James Harden was arrested early Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor gun violation after police spotted a handgun in his car. He was released on a $100 bond and has a court date scheduled for June 22.
Former South Korean baseball star Lee Yong-kyu announced his retirement Friday after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The 40-year-old player-coach crashed into another vehicle and a police car after running a red light.
A collection of 2026 music album reviews across various genres, highlighting standout tracks, unique styles, and artist evolutions.
Two US pilots died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt. The plane, bound for Texas to pick up MLB's Yadier Molina and his group, crashed near La Romana after refueling. Cause unknown.
Two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov urged Russian players to boycott the NHL All-Star Game, protesting the new format that places them in a "Rest of the World" team alongside other nationalities, while Canada, USA, Finland, and Sweden have their own teams.
