Two years ago, the Vietnam team were conquerors. Now at the ASEAN Cup 2026, they are the defending champions. Expectations are naturally high, but alongside that, the pressure is also immense.

If the 2024 ASEAN Cup was the tournament where Vietnam claimed the title thanks to the explosion of Xuan Son and a tight, efficient playing style, the 2026 ASEAN Cup will likely witness a more convincing version.

According to the latest report from renowned journalist Marc Mechenoua, Atletico Madrid will officially announce the signing of South Korean international Lee Kang-in within the next few hours. This high-profile transfer has been fully finalized, with the club paying a total of €40 million for the Korean midfielder. The deal not only demonstrates Atletico's determination to strengthen their midfield but also marks a new milestone in Lee Kang-in's valuation.

On July 24, Beijing time, according to renowned reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, if the Cleveland Cavaliers' pursuit of LeBron James ultimately fails, Real Madrid star Mario Hezonja is one of the Cavaliers' backup options. The two sources revealed that Hezonja has entered the Cavaliers' list of potential alternative signings, which also includes Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga.

The squad for Manchester United's friendly against Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway has been confirmed. Carrick brought 25 players, with the only new addition still being Andre Santos. The highly anticipated young talent JJ Gabriel traveled with the team and received a warm welcome from local fans.

On July 24, Beijing time, according to ESPN reporter Slater, the Los Angeles Lakers have been continuously contacting forward Jonathan Kuminga in the offseason free agent market. "I can say clearly that the Lakers have been constantly calling Kuminga," Slater revealed on the NBA Today show. "But obviously, the offers they have made are not enough to convince Kuminga to make up his mind to join.

On July 24th Beijing time, The Athletic's insider Vardon wrote an article updating James's status. He hasn't made a decision yet. So what exactly is James waiting for? Although several teams are interested in acquiring him, Vardon points out that only two teams have actively made moves to bring him in: the Cavaliers and the Warriors.

On July 24, Beijing time, according to ESPN, public records show that Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has gotten married. When Edwards attended the Fantasy Sports Carnival last week, eagle-eyed fans noticed a black ring on his ring finger, which was not just a fashion accessory.

On July 24, Beijing time, the Houston Rockets officially announced today that they have re-signed forward Jae'Sean Tate. Tate originally joined the Rockets as an undrafted free agent on November 25, 2020. He is currently the longest-tenured player on this Rockets squad. Last season, Tate appeared in 46 games, averaging 2.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists, with per-36-minute averages of 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.

On July 24, Beijing time, renowned reporter Shams shared the latest on James during his show, actually debunking previous reports that James was waiting for a team to acquire Davis or Irving via trade. Shams' specific report is as follows — The path and the choice are ultimately up to him. It's worth noting that before free agency opened, the Warriors seriously discussed the possibility of bringing in James.