In Hanoi on July 14, forward Nguyen Dinh Bac formally entered into a partnership with Dentsu Sports Vietnam, a subsidiary of the Japanese Dentsu Group.

The friendly match against Myanmar at Thai Nguyen Stadium on the evening of July 18 is not just a test of strength. It serves as the final assessment for coach Kim Sang Sik to finalize the squad, review personnel, and build momentum before the campaign to defend the ASEAN Cup 2026 title.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 18/7: Quang Hải proud to wear the captain's armband; Viktor Lê leaves Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh.

On July 18, Beijing time, US reporter Wade Evanson wrote about Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen, noting that compared to last year's Summer League, Yang has made considerable progress this year, urging fans to be patient with him. Below is Evanson's full article—Just mention the name Yang Hansen to Trail Blazers fans, and you'll hear a wide range of opinions.

On July 18, Beijing time, LeBron James mentioned a signature slogan of the Philadelphia 76ers while discussing his upcoming NBA free agency decision today, instantly igniting a frenzy among fans. The conversation took place during the live broadcast of the New York sports carnival "The Shop," where James stated: "The most important thing is that I want to win, to compete at the highest level.

On July 18, Beijing time, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards appeared at the New York Fanatics Sports Carnival today and revealed that he would give advice to his former teammate, now New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, before every Finals game, telling him how to match up against Victor Wembanyama and the entire San Antonio Spurs team. ESPN reporter Karan Hooks released a video of Edwards' interview about Towns.

On July 18, Beijing time, Cavaliers star Harden made it clear which team he most hopes James will finish his career with. During an exclusive one-on-one interview at the New York Hot Sports Carnival today, Harden expressed his desire for the four-time champion to sign with the Cavaliers. According to earlier reports, Harden has been delaying his own contract extension while waiting for James’s decision.

On July 18th Beijing time, renowned reporter Stein cited league sources reporting that the Detroit Pistons are evaluating a plan to pursue forward DeRozan in free agency. Stein also noted that the landscape of teams chasing DeRozan will become clearer once James decides on his next team. Since multiple teams are simultaneously vying for James, those that ultimately miss out on signing him will shift their focus to pursuing DeRozan.

Updated live stream link for the international friendly match between Vietnam and Myanmar, taking place at 7:00 PM today, July 18, at Thai Nguyen Stadium.

Today, July 18, VTV5 and VTV6 bring live football coverage, with the highlight being the international friendly match between Vietnam and Myanmar at Thai Nguyen Stadium ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup.