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3.7.26 World Cup 2026: Egypt

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says Mohamed Salah is no certainty to start against Australia in the World Cup Round of 32 after recently returning to training from a hamstring injury. Hassan said he will not risk the star forward unless he is fully fit, while praising the Socceroos as a physical and experienced team ahead of the knockout clash in Dallas.

3.7.26 Premier League: Manchester City Transfers

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a club-record €135 million. The 23-year-old, currently representing England at the FIFA World Cup, completed his medical in Kansas and will finalize the transfer after the tournament, becoming City's most expensive signing ever.

3.7.26 Premier League: Tottenham Transfers

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the club-record £85 million signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, beating Manchester United to the 21-year-old's signature. Spurs were determined to secure the highly rated youngster, who is seen as a key addition to strengthen their midfield, with the deal surpassing the club's previous transfer record.

2.7.26 Premier League: Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have parted ways with manager Vitor Pereira and are set to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor. Despite Pereira guiding Forest to Premier League survival and the Europa League semifinals, owner Evangelos Marinakis opted for a managerial change, with Glasner expected to lead the club's ambitious push for trophies.

2.7.26 Premier League: Chelsea Transfers

Chelsea have completed the signing of right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta in a deal worth around £47 million, including add-ons. The 21-year-old, who signed a six-year contract, becomes the first signing under new manager Xabi Alonso after Chelsea beat Inter Milan to secure the Serie A Defender of the Year.

2.7.26 Ligue 1: Marseille

Marseille have named Bruno Genesio as their new head coach after a disappointing season that saw the club miss out on Champions League qualification and undergo major upheaval. Genesio replaces Habib Beye and takes charge as the French club looks to rebuild following managerial changes, executive turnover, fan protests and financial sanctions.

3.7.26 NBA: Houston Rockets Transfers

Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $81.5 million contract to remain with the Houston Rockets. The 25-year-old forward, who averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds last season, earned the new deal after a strong campaign and playoff performance following earlier contract extension talks that failed before the season.

3.7.26 NBA: Philadelphia 76-ers Transfers

Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for the second season. Simons chose Philadelphia over other offers, viewing it as an ideal fit after the team's acquisition of Jaylen Brown, and is expected to strengthen the 76ers' bench scoring and perimeter shooting.

3.7.26 NHL: Minnesota Wild Transfers

The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Jake Middleton and three draft picks, with Calgary retaining half of Coleman's salary. Minnesota also re-signed Zach Bogosian and Nick Foligno to one-year deals and added winger Maxim Shabanov on a one-year contract.

2.7.26 NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning Transfers

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth $8.5 million annually after he reached free agency. Carlson, a longtime Washington Capitals standout and 2018 Stanley Cup champion, joins Tampa Bay to help replace the departed Darren Raddysh after contract talks with the Carolina Hurricanes fell through.

2.7.26 MLB: Athletics Injuries

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee. The two-time All-Star, sidelined since June 8, was batting .200 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs before landing on the injured list. His absence adds to a growing list of injuries for the Athletics, with Zack Gelof, Jacob Wilson, and Tyler Soderstrom also currently sidelined.

1.7.26 MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have postponed Shohei Ohtani's scheduled Wednesday pitching start against the Athletics to give him additional rest during a stretch of 13 consecutive games. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani, who is 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA this season, will instead pitch Friday against the Padres while serving as the designated hitter on Wednesday. The Dodgers will use a bullpen game in his place.