Yesterday, the Thunder were eliminated by the Spurs, ending their title defense. As a result, the NBA has seen a different champion for eight consecutive years since 2019: 2019 Raptors, 2020 Lakers, 2021 Bucks, 2022 Warriors, 2023 Nuggets, 2024 Celtics, 2025 Thunder, and 2026 Spurs or Knicks.

Reporter Chen Yong reports: Starting from the 5th round of the Chinese Super League, Qingdao West Coast began an unbeaten run. By the 15th round, they had gone 11 matches without defeat. In particular, during May's seven matches, they recorded 2 wins and 5 draws, maintaining an unbeaten streak, which rapidly boosted their points to 18 and lifted them to sixth place in the standings, easing the relegation pressure that had once emerged. Of course, with only half the season completed, Qingdao West Coast cannot afford to let up entirely.

Philadelphia, USA, is finalizing its preparations to host World Cup matches for the first time at the Philadelphia Stadium, which has a capacity of over 65,000.

Unable to play with the U19 Vietnam team, prodigy Gia Bao creates a stir with an impressive performance that helps HAGL beat Hanoi.

Predictions from Southeast Asian fans ahead of the U19 Vietnam vs. U19 East Timor match are drawing attention, with the majority leaning towards a decisive victory for Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's team.

Following the 2025/26 V.League championship, Coach Polking expressed his ambition to lead Hanoi Police FC to conquer top regional and continental competitions.

Losing to CAHN has sent Becamex TP.HCM to the bottom of the table, putting them at serious risk of relegation after the final round.

CAHN sets a historic milestone with the V-League title and ambition to expand to the continental stage, Vietnam U19 makes its debut at the Southeast Asian tournament, the 2026 Golden Ball race heats up, FIFA introduces new rules for the 2026 World Cup, and Manchester United is ready to recruit Leao.

Written by Han Bing. When the passionate struggle on the pitch meets the sincere bonds of overseas Chinese remittance letters, the collaboration between the Yue Super League and the Teochew-language film "Love Letter to Grandma" naturally becomes a two-way embrace of local football and local culture. This is a deep integration of sports and culture covering four cities in Chaoshan and extending across Guangdong Province, using football to warm hearts, the green field to showcase loyalty, and the tournament to spread culture, bringing an immersive experience both inside and outside the stadium to every city.

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will kick off on the 12th of this month. The World Cup is widely regarded as the ultimate dream in football, with every player proud to participate. The trophy is often seen as a prerequisite for being crowned the king of football; even the greatest stars who have never won it are not considered worthy of that title, highlighting the tournament's immense significance in the sport.