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13.6.26 World Cup 2026: Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will miss Brazil's opening World Cup match against Morocco on Saturday due to a calf injury. The 34-year-old forward has not yet returned to full training but is expected to rejoin the squad next week, making his availability for Brazil's second group game against Haiti uncertain.

13.6.26 World Cup 2026: USA

Christian Pulisic downplayed concerns over an injury after being substituted at half-time in the United States' 4-1 World Cup opening victory over Paraguay. The United States team captain said he took a knock to his left calf and was withdrawn as a precaution, adding that he expects to be fit within a few days. Pulisic played a key role in the win, contributing an assist and helping create an own goal before being replaced. Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the decision was made to avoid any unnecessary risk.

13.6.26 Bundesliga: Koln Transfers

1. FC Koln have completed the permanent signing of English defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from Manchester City, with the 20-year-old agreeing a contract through 2030. After joining Koln on loan in January 2026, Simpson-Pusey made 11 Bundesliga appearances and helped the club retain its top-flight status.

13.6.26 Austrian Bundesliga: Salzburg Transfers

Dominik Schmid has completed a move from Basel to Red Bull Salzburg. The 28-year-old left-back, a key figure in Basel's 2025 league-and-cup double-winning season, signed a four-year contract with Salzburg despite having one year remaining on his Basel deal. Reports indicate the Austrian club paid around three million Swiss francs for the transfer.

12.6.26 World Cup 2026: Japan

Japan has suffered a major blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup after captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the squad due to a setback in his recovery from a broken left foot. The Liverpool midfielder underwent surgery in February and had appeared close to full fitness. However, Japan revealed that Endo spent the past week training individually in Nashville after complications in his recovery. He will be replaced by Shuto Machino of Borussia Monchengladbach.

12.6.26 World Cup 2026: Spain

Spain received a boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup as Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returned to full training on Thursday. Both players, along with Victor Munoz, missed Monday's friendly against Peru due to injuries. Yamal, who has not played since April because of a hamstring injury, is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, though coach Luis de la Fuente has suggested his minutes may be limited.

13.6.26 MLB: Seattle Mariners Injuries

Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena left the Mariners' 10-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday after experiencing what manager Dan Wilson described as a possible hamstring strain, spasm, or cramp. Arozarena began limping after running out a ground ball in the third inning and was replaced defensively. The two-time All-Star is considered day-to-day pending further evaluation.

12.6.26 MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was removed in the seventh inning of Thursday's 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left knee inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts said the move was precautionary and expressed confidence that Ohtani will be available for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

12.6.26 NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov captured his second Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP, narrowly defeating Connor McDavid by just 10 points in one of the closest votes in league history. Kucherov received 72 first-place votes and 1,436 total points, edging McDavid's 1,426 points, while Nathan MacKinnon finished third with 1,297 points. The race marked the first time since 1995-96 that all three finalists earned at least 25% of first-place votes.

10.6.26 NHL: Minnesota Wild Transfers

The Minnesota Wild secured center Michael McCarron with a six-year, $20 million contract after his strong performance following a midseason trade from the Nashville Predators. McCarron posted career-best numbers during the regular season and contributed effectively in the playoffs, providing physicality, faceoff success, and defensive reliability.

11.6.26 NBA: New York Knicks

The New York Knicks staged a record-breaking 29-point comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, moving within one win of their first championship since 1973. OG Anunoby delivered the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left after a missed three-pointer by Jalen Brunson. Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby added 33 as New York erased a 29-point deficit, the largest comeback ever in an NBA Finals game.

10.6.26 NBA: San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama will not receive a flagrant foul for shoving Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, leaving him with two postseason flagrant points. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Wembanyama pushed Brunson to the floor after a screen attempt, but no foul was called. While NBA officiating executive Monty McCutchen said a foul should have been assessed, the league chose not to upgrade the play to a flagrant.