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30.6.26 Premier League: Manchester City

Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year contract after contributing financially toward Chelsea's compensation package to facilitate his departure. The former Chelsea boss succeeds Pep Guardiola, returning to City after previously serving as Guardiola's assistant, as he begins the challenge of leading the club into a new era.

30.6.26 Premier League: Manchester City Injuries

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is expected to undergo surgery for an undisclosed injury after the World Cup, ruling him out for the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. The setback is an early challenge for new manager Enzo Maresca and comes amid ongoing uncertainty over Rodri's contract, which is set to expire next year.

30.6.26 Serie A: Venezia Transfers

Venezia have completed the permanent signing of German defender Armel Bella Kotchap, who has signed a contract through June 2030 with an option for an additional year. The 23-year-old arrives after spells with Bochum, Southampton, PSV Eindhoven and Hellas Verona.

30.6.26 MLS: Chicago Fire Transfers

Chicago Fire have signed veteran striker Robert Lewandowski on a two-year deal after his Barcelona contract expired. The 37-year-old joins MLS as a free agent following successful spells at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, with Chicago hoping his prolific scoring record can help end the club's long wait for another MLS Cup.

30.6.26 Russian Premier League: Zenit St. Petersburg Transfers

Zenit St. Petersburg have signed Brazilian forward Felipe Augusto from Trabzonspor for a deal worth up to €20 million. The 22-year-old, who scored 15 goals in 40 matches last season, has signed a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year, while former clubs Corinthians and Cercle Brugge will receive solidarity payments from the transfer.

29.6.26 World Cup 2026: Ghana

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says Antoine Semenyo suffered only a knock and is expected to be fit for the World Cup round of 32 after limping late in the Black Stars' 2-1 group-stage loss to Croatia. Queiroz also blamed defensive mistakes for the defeat, saying Croatia capitalized on Ghana's errors to secure the win.

30.6.26 NBA: Memphis Grizzlies Transfers

The Grizzlies traded two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, signaling a full rebuild after also moving Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. Morant, whose recent seasons have been derailed by injuries and suspensions, gets a fresh start in Portland, while Memphis begins a new era led by 2026 No. 3 draft pick Cameron Boozer.

30.6.26 NBA: Golden State Warriors Transfers

The Warriors have re-signed center Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million contract with a player option for the second season. The move secures a key frontcourt piece after his strong finish to the season, though it complicates Golden State's salary cap flexibility as the team continues pursuing LeBron James and other free agents.

30.6.26 NHL: Florida Panthers Transfers

The Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Golden Knights in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid, who has one year of team control remaining, gives Florida a potential option in net as it faces uncertainty with its current goaltending situation, while Vegas continues shedding salary to create cap space.

29.6.26 NHL: Nashville Predators Transfers

The Nashville Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract just days after acquiring him from the Colorado Avalanche. Drury, 26, set career highs with 10 goals and 27 points last season while playing all 82 games and ranked among the NHL's top faceoff specialists. He was part of a trade that sent Zachary L'Heureux and Fedor Svechkov to Colorado.

30.6.26 MLB: Houston Astros Injuries

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list with a mild left calf strain, manager Joe Espada announced after Monday's loss to the Twins. Pena, who previously missed time with a right hamstring strain, is expected to be sidelined for at least the minimum IL stint. He is batting .291 with six home runs and 21 RBIs this season.

29.6.26 MLB: Tampa Bay Rays Injuries

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz left Sunday's 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a left shoulder strain after appearing to injure it on a swing in the fifth inning. Diaz, who is considered day to day, leads the American League with a .336 batting average and has reached base in 26 straight home games.

28.6.26 Formula 1

George Russell claimed his second victory of the 2026 Formula One season with a controlled win for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The victory cut Antonelli's lead in the drivers' standings to 40 points after a strategic, heat-affected race at the Red Bull Ring.