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17.6.26 World Cup 2026: Tunisia

Herve Renard has been appointed as Tunisia's new manager until the end of the World Cup, replacing Sabri Lamouchi, who was sacked after just one tournament match following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Renard brings extensive international experience, having previously managed Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and France's women's team, and won two Africa Cup of Nations titles.

17.6.26 World Cup 2026: Portugal

Roberto Martinez is set to step down as Portugal manager after the World Cup, having decided not to renew his contract when it expires at the end of July. Regardless of Portugal's performance in the tournament, Martinez's three-year tenure will come to an end, with the Portuguese Football Federation already preparing to find a successor.

17.6.26 World Cup 2026: Brazil

Neymar returned to training with Brazil for the first time since joining the World Cup squad while recovering from a right calf injury. The 34-year-old participated mainly in conditioning work and has yet to take part in full team sessions. Neymar is not expected to feature in Brazil's upcoming Group C match against Haiti as he continues his recovery, with coach Carlo Ancelotti managing his workload carefully.

17.6.26 World Cup 2026: England

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury during training with England in Kansas City. A scan confirmed the Newcastle United full-back would be unable to play in the tournament. Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement ahead of England's opening group-stage match against Croatia, with FIFA rules allowing injured players to be replaced up to 24 hours before a team's first game.

17.6.26 Premier League: Tottenham Transfers

Jan Paul van Hecke is set to join Tottenham Hotspur after the club agreed a deal worth around £52 million with Brighton & Hove Albion. The Dutch defender, who has one year remaining on his contract, reportedly only wanted to move to Tottenham and reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi, whom he previously worked with at Brighton. The transfer would represent a major profit for Brighton, who signed Van Hecke from NAC Breda for £1.8 million in 2020.

17.6.26 Serie A: Milan

Ruben Amorim has been named the new manager of AC Milan following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. The appointment marks a fresh start for Milan after missing out on Champions League qualification. Amorim returns to management after leaving Manchester United earlier this year and will look to replicate the success he enjoyed with Sporting, where he won two league titles and two League Cups.

17.6.26 NFL: Atlanta Falcons Injuries

Michael Penix Jr. said he expects to be fully cleared for training camp in late July as he continues recovering from a torn left ACL suffered last season. Although he has not yet participated in full 11-on-11 team drills, Penix said his recovery is on schedule and that doctors and trainers are being cautious given his history of multiple ACL injuries. The Atlanta Falcons added quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason, but coaches emphasized that no starting job decisions will be made during minicamp.

16.6.26 NFL: New York Jets Transfers

The New York Jets have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension with right guard Joe Tippmann, including $31 million in new guarantees and a maximum value of $64 million. The deal keeps the 25-year-old under contract through the 2030 season and continues the Jets' strategy of securing young core players.

17.6.26 MLB: Seattle Mariners Injuries

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Randy Arozarena on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after an MRI revealed mild inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday, and the team expects him to miss only the minimum stay.

16.6.26 MLB: Texas Rangers Injuries

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list after he developed symptoms following a collision at home plate against the Kansas City Royals. The move is retroactive to Friday, and his return timeline remains uncertain. Meanwhile, versatile infielder Josh Smith returned after a six-week absence caused by injuries and a hospitalization for viral meningitis.

16.6.26 NBA: Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have hired former Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter impressed during his lone season leading Portland, guiding the team to a 42-40 record, a playoff berth, and significant defensive improvement despite challenging circumstances.

14.6.26 NBA: New York Knicks

The New York Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the Finals 4-1. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth quarter, as New York erased a 16-point deficit and completed its fourth double-digit comeback of the series.

15.6.26 NHL: Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes captured their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 with a dominant 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. Led by playoff MVP Jordan Staal, a shutout performance from goaltender Brandon Bussi, and goals from Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake, and Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina's defense stifled Vegas to secure the series. Coach Rod Brind'Amour guided the franchise to the title after years of playoff heartbreak, while the Golden Knights' surprising postseason run ended with questions about the future of interim coach John Tortorella.

14.6.26 NHL: Vegas Golden Knights Injuries

The Vegas Golden Knights will be without center William Karlsson for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes after he suffered an apparent arm injury in Game 5. Karlsson, a key contributor on both special teams and a top linemate for playoff scoring leader Mitch Marner, left Friday's game after taking a hard hit and did not return.

14.6.26 Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari and his first grand prix win in nearly two years at the Barcelona Grand Prix. Ferrari's three-stop strategy, aided by a well-timed virtual safety car, allowed Hamilton to stay ahead of Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli briefly overtook Russell for second place with five laps remaining but retired due to a mechanical failure two laps later, promoting Russell back to second.