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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.

12.6.26 La Liga: Barcelona Transfers

Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of 18-year-old Egypt international Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly for an initial fee of €1.5 million. Abdelkarim joined Barcelona on loan in January and impressed enough with the club's youth teams to earn a permanent move. His rapid rise has also earned him a place in Egypt's World Cup squad.

12.6.26 Bundesliga: Freiburg Transfers

Freiburg have strengthened its growing Japanese contingent by signing 21-year-old forward Keisuke Goto from Anderlecht. Goto, who is part of Japan's World Cup squad, arrives after a productive loan spell with Sint-Truidense, where he scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 28 league appearances. Freiburg sporting director Jochen Saier praised the striker's potential, movement, and attacking instincts.

12.6.26 Bundesliga: Schalke 04 Transfers

Schalke 04 have strengthened their attack by signing Austria international Junior Adamu from Freiburg on a contract running until June 2029. The 25-year-old forward arrives after spending the second half of last season on loan at Celtic, where he helped the club win both the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup.

12.6.26 Scottish Premier League: Celtic

Martin O'Neill has signed a new one-year contract as manager of Celtic, with an option for a further season, following a successful return that delivered a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double. The 74-year-old guided Celtic through a turbulent campaign, stepping in after the departure of Brendan Rodgers and later returning again after the brief tenure of Wilfried Nancy.

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.

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.

11.6.26 MLB: Kansas City Royals Injuries

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo left Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers after being struck in the forehead by a 106.6 mph line drive off the bat of Brandon Nimmo in the fourth inning. Lugo fell to the ground but got up on his own and walked off the field after being evaluated by trainers. The Royals said Lugo was doing well and would undergo further testing.

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.