On June 12, Beijing time, two ESPN experts analyzed the Lakers' offseason. Analyst Bontemps stated that LeBron James will probably leave the Lakers, while expert Marks pointed out that if the Lakers want to create $50 million in salary cap room, they would have to renounce the rights to several players, including James. Expert Bontemps said: "What will LeBron do next?

On June 12, Beijing time, the NBA officially released the referee report for Finals Game 4. According to the report, there were two missed or incorrect calls in the last two minutes of the game, with the Spurs and Knicks each being disadvantaged once. Additionally, Anunoby's crucial block on Fox was not a foul.

On June 12, Beijing time, according to Warriors media outlet LetsGoWarriors, the team is planning a blockbuster acquisition strategy that could potentially bring in both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. If they succeed, they would form a star trio consisting of Curry, James, and Leonard.

On June 12, Beijing time, Niu Rong, a 56-year-old acrobat known as "Red Panda," has long been one of the most iconic performers in NBA history. She excels at balancing bowls on her head—a skill that earned her the nickname "Bowl-Balancing Granny." The details of her performance contract have now been officially disclosed to the public.

On June 12, Beijing time, following the Knicks' comeback victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals yesterday, large crowds of fans gathered outside the security perimeter of Madison Square Garden and began causing disturbances, leading to a total of 56 arrests. A video circulating on social media shows the Spurs being confronted by a group of Knicks fans as they returned to their hotel after a dramatic loss.

On June 12, Beijing time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway. The first match was between host nation Mexico and South Africa. After 90 intense minutes, the game turned one-sided, with 10-man Mexico defeating 9-man South Africa 2-0 to secure a winning start. The overall quality of the match was not high, with too many fouls—so many that a hat-trick of red cards was shown.

In the opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Mexico — the first of the three host nations to take the pitch — faced South Africa at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. In the 49th minute, South African defensive midfielder Sisole pulled down Gutierrez while tracking back, earning a straight red card — the first red card of the tournament.

In the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Group A's first round, Mexico — the first of the three co-hosts to take the field — faced South Africa at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Less than nine minutes in, South Africa made a backfield passing error that was intercepted. Mexican No. 16 Quiñones gathered the ball, cut into the penalty area, and slotted home to score the tournament's inaugural goal.

In the early hours of June 12th Beijing time, the Japan national team officially announced that captain and Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury. Twenty-six-year-old forward Shuto Machino, who plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, has been called up as his replacement. Subsequently, Endo posted on his personal social media to declare the end of his international career.

U19 Indonesia were knocked out in the semifinals of the 2026 U19 Southeast Asia Championship after suffering a late defeat to U19 Australia.