French club Troyes is losing one of its academy products, Detourbet, who is set to join English Premier League side Manchester City. Troyes has been part of the City Football Group (CFG) portfolio since September 2020. CFG is a global network of football clubs owned by Abu Dhabi-based investors, with Manchester City as its flagship club, that acquires and develops talent across its affiliated teams worldwide.
German tennis star Alexander Zverev is dealing with a grass allergy as he prepares for Wimbledon, the prestigious Grand Slam tournament played on grass courts in London. Zverev will aim to capitalize on the absence of Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who is not competing at this year's tournament — a situation similar to the French Open at Roland Garros earlier this season, where Alcaraz's absence opened the field for rivals.
Slovak athlete Chladoňová successfully defended her national championship title in a women's competition that also featured junior competitors. A total of 61 athletes took part in the combined women's and juniors' race.
Tennis star Serena Williams has announced her return to professional competition after nearly four years away, receiving a wildcard entry to compete at Wimbledon. Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic described the comeback as inspiring, expressing admiration for Williams' decision to return to the sport's most prestigious grass-court tournament.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the start of the upcoming NHL season. Jarvis was Carolina's top scorer during the regular season, recording 32 goals in 71 games. He continued his strong form into the playoffs, adding four more goals, including an overtime winner in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Swedish defender Isak Hien has been forced out of the ongoing championship due to injury, ending his tournament prematurely. Hien had featured in the starting lineup as a center-back in all three of Sweden's group stage matches before sustaining the injury that ended his participation.
Slovak NHL forward Juraj Peterka is on the move again, joining the Boston Bruins after just one season with the Utah Hockey Club. Peterka, 23, recorded 25 goals and 22 assists across 82 regular-season games last season but failed to register a point in six playoff appearances. The trade marks his second franchise change in as many years for the young winger, who was previously with the Buffalo Sabres before moving to Utah.
One of the standout moments of Day 16 at the FIFA World Cup was Cape Verde's sensational advancement from their group stage, a result that drew emotional celebrations from the players. The small Atlantic island nation's qualification ranks among the tournament's biggest upsets, with players reportedly gathering around a mobile phone moments before breaking into tears upon confirming their progress. In other matches on the day, France defeated Norway 4-1 to advance in Group I. Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, a highly regarded and often controversial figure in world football known for his intense tactical style and difficult relationship with the media, was also in the spotlight after a tense exchange with journalists.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected McKenna with the first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, headlining an event that drew comparisons to the memorable 2022 draft. That year, Slovak prospect Juraj Slafkovský was chosen first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in a similarly suspenseful selection, with cameras capturing the faces of top candidates before the announcement was made — a scene that repeated itself this year. The 2026 draft was also shaped by a trade involving German star Nico Nieminen, while the Montreal Canadiens made headlines with a notable selection of their own. The NHL Draft is the annual event at which North American professional hockey teams select eligible young players, and a first-overall pick typically signals the choosing of the most highly regarded prospect in a given year.
France defeated Norway 4-1 in a World Championship match, with the result coming despite the absence of Norwegian star striker Erling Haaland. Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football legend who has taken on a prominent role in football administration, suggested that the Norwegians showed signs of apprehension even before the match began. Haaland, who did not play, had reportedly correctly predicted the outcome of the game.
Panama's World Cup campaign has effectively ended after two consecutive 1-0 defeats in group stage play, with the team now eliminated from knockout round contention. The squad's frustrations appeared to spill over during a training session, where players Waterman and Rodriguez were involved in a minor altercation. Having lost both their opening matches — against Ghana and Croatia — Panama cannot advance to the round of 16 regardless of their remaining result.
Brett Kulak and Brayden Burns have both signed new contracts to remain with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. Kulak, a defenseman, joined the Denver-based Avalanche last season after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the trade deadline. Burns also extended his stay with the team. No further financial details of the contracts were immediately available.
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Linus Wahlberg and a draft pick, according to TSN. Wahlberg was selected by Buffalo in the second round, 39th overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft but has yet to establish himself at the top level of professional hockey.
A Portugal press conference at the FIFA World Cup was unexpectedly interrupted by music from pop star Dua Lipa, in an unusual moment that drew attention ahead of a crucial group stage match. Portugal, who need a victory to overtake a perfect Colombia side at the top of Group K, were holding the media briefing when the music broke through. Colombia, the only team in the group with a 100% record, have already secured their place in the next round, while Portugal are fighting to claim first place in the standings.
Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has vacated three of his world title belts, though he has made clear he is not retiring from the sport. The decision came approximately one month after Usyk came close to defeat in a bout against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, a crossover contest that raised questions about the champion's form. Usyk had held the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles simultaneously, making him one of the most dominant figures in the heavyweight division. Relinquishing the belts will trigger new title fights among the division's top contenders, reshaping the heavyweight landscape.
Red Bull Racing's motorsport advisor Helmut Mekies has moved to quash speculation that four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is considering leaving the sport. Verstappen has been a vocal public critic of Formula 1's current regulations, fueling rumors about his future in the championship. Mekies confirmed that Verstappen has no plans to walk away from Formula 1, but acknowledged that the Dutch driver needs a competitive car capable of challenging for victories. The comments come amid a difficult period for Red Bull, whose car has struggled to match the dominance it displayed in previous seasons when Verstappen claimed back-to-back world titles.
Slovak 400-meter hurdles star Emme Zapletalová finished fifth at a Continental Tour Gold meeting in Zagreb, Croatia on Friday, marking her first defeat of the season. Zapletalová crossed the line in 55.82 seconds, more than three and a half seconds slower than her stunning performance just one week earlier, when she won a Diamond League race in Doha, Qatar, in 52.30 seconds — the sixth-fastest time in history. The athlete said she could not explain the drop in form, noting she ran out of energy during the race and was beaten by several European competitors. The result is a notable setback for Zapletalová, who had entered the Zagreb competition as one of the favorites following her exceptional Doha performance. The Continental Tour Gold series is the second-tier international athletics circuit below the prestigious Diamond League, which brings together the world's top track and field athletes in a season-long competition.
Defenseman Anthony DeAngelo has signed a new two-year contract with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. DeAngelo was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2014 but made his NHL debut with the Arizona Coyotes before eventually joining the Islanders.
Uruguay's national football team is facing an internal crisis at the World Cup, with several key players reportedly critical of head coach Marcelo Bielsa. The team has so far failed to meet expectations in Group H, where their performances have fallen short of what was anticipated from one of South America's traditionally strong footballing nations. The discord between players and the coaching staff adds pressure to a squad already struggling to deliver results on the international stage.
Slovak tennis player Alex Molčan will face German opponent Daniel Altmaier in the first round of Wimbledon, the prestigious grass-court Grand Slam tournament held annually in London. The 28-year-old Molčan is the sole Slovak representative in the men's singles draw at this year's event.