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According to statistics, among World Cup knockout matches in the 21st century, the two games with the highest expected goals against that ended in victory were both achieved by Belgium: against Brazil in 2018 (expected goals against 4.1) and against Senegal (expected goals against 3.54), with the latter seeing Belgium come from behind to win 3-2.

HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto reports that the Sacramento Kings have signed forward Jonathan Mobow to a two-way contract. His agent, Austin Walton, completed the signing with the Kings' management on behalf of the player. Born in 2001 and standing 2.06 meters tall, Mobow was the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Free agent guard De'Anthony Melton has agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, with a player option for the second season. In 49 games for the Warriors in 2025-26, he averaged 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.

Belgium staged a stunning comeback against Senegal in a World Cup Round of 16 match, with Tielemans scoring a penalty in extra time to secure a 3-2 victory and a spot in the next round.

FIFA's official data reveals that the match between Egypt and Iran, broadcast live on beIN Sports, attracted 107.4 million viewers across the Middle East and North Africa, setting a new viewership record for this tournament.

Bayern Munich officially announced on July 2 the signing of Moroccan forward Saibari. His former club PSV Eindhoven subsequently sent their best wishes, praising his professionalism, talent, and perseverance, stating that these qualities have opened a new chapter in his career. PSV Eindhoven expressed pride in Saibari’s achievements and wished him all the best in Munich, hoping he continues to shine.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract with guard De'Anthony Melton, adding a key backcourt partner for Stephen Curry.

On July 2nd, the Lakers traded for Kessler, Grimes, Sexton, and Mamukelashvili. Journalist Sam Quinn noted that this roster is unable to compete with the Thunder or the Spurs due to the absence of wing acquisitions. Quinn suggested that Luka's best championship opportunity lies in returning to Dallas in 2028 to partner with Flagg.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million deal, effectively ending their pursuit of free agent Tari Eason due to the contract's value exceeding the non-taxpayer mid-level exception.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free agent center Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a four-year, $52 million fully guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, with a player option in the fourth year. Salary cap expert David Weiner noted that the deal's value and length exceed the room mid-level exception, implying the Lakers may have abandoned their pursuit of Tari Eason.

At 09:30 Beijing time on July 4, the World Cup Round of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana will be officiated by French referee Clement Turpin, with French assistants Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages, Spanish fourth official Alejandro Hernandez, and Spanish VAR Jose Enrique Naranjo.

The Lakers have acquired Kessler, Grimes, Sexton, and Mamukelashvili via trades. According to reporter Keith Smith, the team currently has two roster spots available, which can be used to sign veteran minimum contracts. Meanwhile, the Lakers' total salary is still about $5.5 million below the luxury tax line.

The Lakers acquired center Walker Kessler from the Jazz via sign-and-trade, depleting their tradeable first-round picks for the next seven years. Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with a player option and full trade bonus.

Lyon have completed the signing of RB Salzburg captain and Danish midfielder Maurits Bistrup for a total package of €13.5 million. The 25-year-old brings experience from Brentford, Nordsjaelland, and Salzburg, including Champions League participation, and will link up with compatriot Noah Nartey in Ligue 1.

Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira, with the former Crystal Palace manager set to join with his core staff and be involved in transfer decisions.

The Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with free agent Quentin Grimes, who averaged 13.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 75 regular-season games for the 76ers, addressing their perimeter needs after losing Kennard.

According to renowned reporter Shams, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially reached a signing agreement with free agent guard Collin Sexton on July 2. The contract is for two years with a total value of $19 million.

On July 2nd, the Lakers signed Grimes to a 4-year, $60 million contract including a player option, per Shams.

The Chicago Bulls have officially exercised the team option on forward Leonard Miller, solidifying him as a key part of their future plans. Miller, acquired from Minnesota in the 2025-26 season, has averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists with the team.

According to Shams, the Lakers have signed Mamukelashvili to a 4-year, $52 million contract. The player averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in the regular season last season, with a shooting percentage of 52.3% and a three-point percentage of 38.9%. In the playoffs, he averaged 5 points and 5 rebounds per game, shooting 40% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.