Victor Wembanyama’s trajectory to becoming the NBA’s best player is exceeding expectations. Some executives believed Wembanyama could be the best player on both ends of the court by his third season. That may have come true as he and the Spurs just knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7.
Tyler Reddick started on pole after qualifying was cancelled due to inclement weather. The start of the race was delayed one hour due to rain. The race proved a captivating watch filled with cautions, blocks and plenty of passes.
Former rugby league player and coach John Kear has died at the age of 71. Kear passed away on Sunday while travelling back from the Challenge Cup final. He had been part of the BBC Sport commentary team for the match between Wigan and Hull KR at Wembley Stadium.
Former England international James Milner has announced his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career. The versatile 40-year-old was out of contract after spending the past three seasons with Brighton. Milner played for six teams in England’s top flight.
Michael Dunlop topped the opening qualifying session for the Supersport class at the Isle of Man TT. Ryan and Callum Crowe topped a shortened Sidecar qualifying session. The Sidecar session was shortened due to a crash.
Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured, Fifa referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed. The ‘goalkeeper tactical timeout’ has become a hot topic in recent years. Leagues have been invited to hold a series of trials throughout the 2026-27 season to find a solution.
Vincenzo Montella has created harmony in the squad to mould one of the country’s strongest teams ever around Arda Guler. After a 24-year hiatus, the Crescent Stars ended their exile by navigating a tense playoff path. Montella has guided the national team to back-to-back international tournaments with arguably their strongest squad ever.
Marshawn Lynch reportedly regrets turning down a Chili’s ad for a role in ‘Euphoria’. He expressed regret after reading a review of the HBO show’s third and final season. Lynch said he was ‘kicking [himself]’ over his decision.
France, second favourites with the bookies, are expected to impress at the 2026 World Cup in North America. Led by Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappe, the talented team believes they can go all the way. France will hope to reach their third consecutive World Cup final.
Argentina’s World Cup champions were greeted by supporters in Kansas City. Fans gathered to see the team arrive at their hotel. Many expressed excitement at seeing one of football’s biggest teams.
