Unexpectedly, Yang Hansen played in the final game of the Summer League, and it was even on a back-to-back. The good news is that he finally didn't start slow, grabbing 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists within the first few minutes. The bad news is that his stamina ran out, leading to a lackluster performance for the rest of the game.

Reporter Lu Mi reports. After three consecutive losses and facing relegation pressure, with their last match postponed due to weather, Henan completely exploded against a depleted Qingdao Hainiu side, winning 5-1. This victory ended their losing streak and pushed them above Hainiu in the standings, offering a relatively safe position. Hainiu had a thin squad, with only seven substitutes available, while Henan started all their foreign players across the three lines, with Maranhao making his first CSL start.

Special correspondent/Song Ci, July 17, CSL Round 19: Guoan faced Tieren at Beijing Workers' Stadium. After 90 minutes of intense action, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, snapping Guoan's four-game winning streak across league and cup competitions.

On July 18, Beijing time, in the NBA Summer League, the Jazz edged out the Trail Blazers 83-79. Yang Hansen went 3-for-8 from the field and 1-for-2 from the free-throw line, finishing with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. With this game, the Trail Blazers concluded their Summer League campaign. In the first quarter, Yang Hansen kicked the ball out to Olivari, who hit a long-range shot, tying the game at 5-5. After Yang Hansen scored on a strong inside drive, the Trail Blazers took a 7-5 lead.

Reporter Lu Mi reports: A 1-1 draw away against West Coast marked Rongcheng's third straight stalemate, slowing their momentum. However, their commanding lead remains so vast that no one doubts they will lose the league title. Yet the team's current form does require adjustment, particularly their finishing ability in front of goal. As a championship favorite, Rongcheng had long held the top spot in the league standings, with consistent results and a mature system in both attack and defense.

The group stage of the 2026 National U21 Finals has concluded, identifying the eight best teams that will compete in the quarterfinals, featuring many highly anticipated matchups.

Hanoi dominated Lam Dong with an 8-0 victory, while Dong Nai pulled off a surprise by defeating PVF-CAND in the opening round of the 2026 National U17 Championship finals.

After nearly two weeks of training with almost 40 players, Becamex TP.HCM will enter the phase of squad selection ahead of the 2026-2027 V-League 2 season.

Premier League side Brighton have resumed pre-season training and are making thorough preparations for their training camp. Next week, the "Seagulls" will fly to France to prepare for the upcoming season with two friendly matches. Carlos Baleba, the 22-year-old Cameroon international, has reported back to the team, but his mind may be elsewhere. As is well known, since last summer, Baleba has dreamed of joining Manchester United.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand claimed that the club has agreed a deal with Roma to sign French international Khephren Thuram? Actually, it's Manu Kone? Wait, the text says "Kouadio Manu Kone". Let me correct: Rio Ferdinand stated that Manchester United has reached an agreement with Roma to sign French international Kouadio Manu Kone. "Fabrizio Romano has just confirmed that Manchester United has agreed to sign French midfielder Kone from Roma for £45 million (€53 million)," Ferdinand said.