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Handicap betting data from July 2 shows underdogs in three finals are undervalued, with the biggest deviation in the Switzerland vs. Algeria match, indicating a potential upset.

Austria's coach Ragnick declared before their World Cup Round of 16 clash with Spain that his team is ready and has the potential for an upset, despite player fatigue. He noted Austria's six group-stage goals versus Spain's clean sheet, praised Spain's Yamal as a potential Messi-level talent, and confirmed Mwene's injury absence.

The United States advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighted by Malik Tillman's late free-kick. The US now leads all teams with four set-piece goals in the tournament.

On July 2, Beijing time, Spain leads with a 79% support rate, Portugal faces a possible draw against Croatia, and Switzerland vs. Algeria shows an 18% deviation, hinting at an upset.

US striker Balogun has been suspended for one match due to a direct red card for stamping on an opponent during the US team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will be forced to miss the crucial Round of 16 match against Belgium.

Playing a man down, the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, with Malik Tillman's late 82nd-minute free-kick proving decisive and earning him Man of the Match honors.

The Lakers signed five players for $450 million, including Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton, with none having All-Star experience, sparking widespread discussion.

Ben Simmons has announced his intention to return to the NBA, identifying the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat as possible next teams, while sharing his career statistics to date.

Forward John Collins signs a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons after averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Clippers last season. ESPN's Windhorst criticizes the Pistons for not using their offseason opportunity to make additional roster upgrades.

Tristan Thompson disclosed that the Cavaliers missed a chance to reconcile with Kyrie Irving by not meeting his terms, leading LeBron James to believe the team had no future. Meanwhile, James plans to extend his NBA career into the 2026-27 season.

The 2026 World Cup has set a record with 11 comeback wins, as teams trailing at halftime mounted full turnarounds. Key matches include South Korea, Germany, and Egypt among the list of teams overturning deficits.

ESPN reports that the Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, ending the Brown-Tatum era after a run that included league-best regular-season and playoff win totals and one title.

World Cup Round of 32: USA lead Bosnia 1-0 at halftime. Balogun scored in the 45th minute after capitalizing on a defensive error, with a previous disallowed goal for offside. Key moments include Pulisic's blocked shot, Demirovic's save, and Balogun's penalty appeal denied.

According to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, guard Alejah Martin has agreed to a two-year, $4.8 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. Martin, originally selected with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft by Toronto, averaged 2.2 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game last season.

Paris FC has sacked Antoine Kombouare after just four months as head coach, paving the way for English manager Liam Rosenior to sign a two-year contract. Kombouare, who leaves with a 6-3-2 record including wins over Monaco and PSG, led the team to an 11th-place finish in Ligue 1.

The Detroit Pistons are refusing to trade Jalen Duren via sign-and-trade and expect to negotiate a new long-term deal with him. Meanwhile, starting forward Tobias Harris is likely to leave unless he accepts a significant pay cut to stay with the team.

Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera has been appointed to officiate the World Cup Round of 16 match between Australia and Egypt on July 4 at 2:00 AM. He previously refereed Mexico's 1-0 victory over South Korea. The officiating team includes assistants Carlos Barreiro (Uruguay) and Nicolas Taran (Uruguay), fourth official Sandro Scharer (Switzerland), and reserve assistant Stephan de Almeida (Switzerland).

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Cape Verde on July 4 will be officiated by Canadian referee Drew Fischer, who previously handled France 3-0 win over Iraq and Croatia 2-1 win over Ghana.

Bayern Munich have officially signed Moroccan international midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven on a long-term contract running until 2031.

According to a report from Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Khris Middleton still has a chance to join the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo on a veteran minimum contract. The report highlights that Middleton is seen as Giannis' trusted confidant within the Bucks, the only teammate who holds his full trust and dares to offer direct criticism.