Erling Haaland had an unexpected prediction for Norway’s match against France
A big match is coming right up for Erling Haaland and Norway, but he does not seem to be sweating it.
Norway will be facing off against fellow undefeated Group I side France on Friday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. It is a match that will decide the winner of the group, as both sides are sporting 2-0-0 records.
But Haaland has jokingly already surrendered to France.
“Honestly, I don’t care too much now,” Haaland said about the France showdown following Norway’s 2-1 win on Monday against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
“We’re through, we managed to get through, which is incredible, so I couldn’t care too much about that game now. They’re probably going to win against us, they’re probably going to win the whole tournament.
Erling Haaland was asked about Norway’s Group I decider against Kylian Mbappe’s France.
— Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) June 23, 2026
“I don't care much. They'll probably beat us and win the title.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/tYuEEdPZhl
The 25-year-old Erling Haaland likely just wanted to celebrate the win over Senegal rather than worry about France, who have beaten Iraq and Senegal by a combined score of 6-1. That gives France a +5 goal difference, slightly better than Norway’s +4.
But the only math Haaland and Norway need to think about is the final score against France, as a win would give them top spot in the group and momentum heading into the knockout stages.
OG Anunoby’s NBA Finals memorabilia could fetch an outrageous auction price
Folks with millions to spare could own one of the most celebrated pieces of sports memorabilia in New York sports history, as the ball OG Anunoby tipped in to give the New York Knicks the win in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals goes up for auction.
The ball will be sold by Sotheby’s via an auction that begins on June 30. The famous auction house has listed the item on its official website.
Calling the Wilson-branded basketball “The Hand of OG,” Sotheby’s expects the auction to draw as much as $3 million, according to Bryan Fonseca of The New York Post.
The ball holds immense historical significance. Without Anunoby’s putback, the San Antonio Spurs would have likely tied the series at 2-2 heading into a pivotal Game 5 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Instead, Anunoby’s clutch basket gave the Knicks the improbable 107-106 win and a 3-1 series lead. A game later, New York defeated Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, 94-90, to capture the franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years.
Anunoby’s shot also capped an incredible Knicks comeback from 29 points down.
During the five-game Finals series, Anunoby finished behind just Jalen Brunson in the scoring among Knicks players with 21.2 points per outing, while shooting 52.5% from the field and 50% from behind the arc.
Caitlin Clark had a wild response to growing suspension concerns
Indiana Fever star point guard Caitlin Clark can already see her suspension coming.
The former WNBA Rookie of the Year was called for a technical foul in the fourth quarter of the Indiana Fever’s game Monday against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., after clapping at a foul call following a physical confrontation with former teammate DeWanna Bonner.
That was Caitlin Clark’s fifth technical of the season, putting her three away from an automatic suspension.
Even after the game, Clark remained incredulous over her latest technical foul.
“It’s ridiculous,” Clark said in the postgame press conference, via Chloe Peterson of the Indianapolis Star.
“I got a technical for clapping. We should all just go on the calendar now and pick a game that I’m going to be suspended for if I’m gonna get technicals for clapping … if any technical should be taken away, it should be that one, if it’s truly for clapping, that’s what they said they gave it to me for was for clapping. It’s just ridiculous, so I don’t understand it at all.”
The Fever have only played 17 games so far, which means Clark will have to avoid reaching the technical foul threshold for suspension over the next 27 Indiana games.
The former Iowa Hawkeyes star can be fiery with her ways on the court, but she will have to work on keeping her emotions in check,as she’s someone the Fever can’t afford to lose.
MLB pitcher nearly throws perfect game in his first start after long injury absence
Brandon Woodruff was simply incredible on the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to action on Monday.
Making his first start since April 30, Woodruff silenced the Cincinnati Reds’ offense, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning as the Brewers notched a 2-1 victory in the series opener at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Woodruff was previously placed by Milwaukee on the injured list since May 1 due to right shoulder inflammation before getting activated for a start versus the Reds.
The Reds couldn’t touch the 33-year-old right-hander until Tyler Stephenson managed a single off Brandon Woodruff with one out in the sixth inning. Overall, the two-time All-Star gave up zero earned runs and just a hit, while issuing no walks and punching out a total of 10 Cincinnati batters.
A magnificent return from Big Woo pic.twitter.com/vhy0Qtjrhl
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 23, 2026
Woodruff also hit a milestone along the way against the Reds, as he earned his 900th career strikeout in the game.
The return to form of Woodruff is a great development for the Brewers’ pitching rotation. With Jacob Misiorowski pitching like a Cy Young Award favorite and Kyle Harrison surprising many with a strong campaign so far, Woodruff further strengthens the group.
On the season, Woodruff is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 0.89 WHIP through seven starts.
Mark Cuban reacts to Dusty May’s move to the Mavericks
Mark Cuban sees great things ahead for the Dallas Mavericks under Dusty May.
The Mavericks pulled off a surprise on Monday when it was reported that they were hiring May as the franchise’s next head coach. Cuban, who was formerly the majority owner of the Mavs, seems happy with the direction the team has taken in finding Jason Kidd’s replacement on the sidelines.
“He is an Indiana grad. I met him way back when he worked as a student manager and video coach. I’m sure he will do a great job,” the 67-year-old Cuban said, via Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.
Cuban’s love for the Mavericks is never to be questioned, and the same can perhaps be said of his relationship with Indiana. He played a significant off-field role in helping Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers win the national title by donating a large sum to the university.
Although better known for his success with the Florida Atlantic Owls and the Michigan Wolverines, May has ties to the Hoosiers. Just like Cuban, May graduated from Indiana and was a student manager for the Hoosiers’ basketball program under the legendary Bob Knight.
May is a proven winner at the college level, and it is now time for him to show he can find success in the pros. That will be easier said than done, but with Cooper Flagg as the franchise’s cornerstone and NBA champion executive Masai Ujiri running the show behind the scenes, May could have his breakthrough in Dallas sooner rather than later.
Magic Johnson shares a unique opinion on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
Magic Johnson doesn’t want people to forget about the other player heading to the Miami Heat alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Hours after the stunning report of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, the NBA legend offered a unique perspective on the move, praising Bobby Portis, who is coming to Miami alongside the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player.
“People are going to talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they should because he and Nikola Jokić are the two best players in the league, but don’t sleep on how important the Heat getting Bobby Portis is,” Johnson wrote in a post on X. “Bobby’s ability to shoot from the 3-point line and his toughness, he will be a major part of the Heat success!
Portis can be expected to have a prominent role on the Heat, who appear to have gotten worse in terms of perimeter shooting after giving up Tyler Herro in the trade. Coming with Herro to Milwaukee are Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and three first-round picks.
The 31-year-old Portis has made a living in the league as a solid stretch four, a role that makes him a fit alongside Antetokounmpo on the floor.
For all his talents, Antetokounmpo has never developed a reliable outside shot. He is a career 28.5% shooter from behind the arc.
Portis, on the other hand, has shot 39.3% from three on a 30.1% three-point attempt rate in his 11 years in the NBA.
Everyone made the same joke about the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
One player became the butt of every joke on Monday with the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo was headed to South Beach.
The Miami Heat finally ended the longstanding Giannis trade saga with a blockbuster deal that sent Tyler Herro, Ke’lel Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round picks, and a pick swap to the Bucks. Aside from acquiring the two-time MVP, the Heat also received Bobby Portis in the trade.
One name that was surprisingly omitted from the trade was Giannis’ brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The Antetokounmpo brothers had been teammates in Milwaukee since 2019, and many expected him to be included in whatever deal the Bucks struck for Giannis.
Several fans had some fun at Thanasis’ expense after Giannis supposedly left him behind in Wisconsin.
Thanasis sneaking on Giannis’ flight to Miami pic.twitter.com/PMnjUQuckd
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 23, 2026
Thanasis seeing his name isn't listed in the Giannis trade package pic.twitter.com/YyxXFF4grH
— Underdog (@Underdog) June 23, 2026
Pat Riley and the Heat front office when Giannis asks them to save 2 roster spots for thanasis and his younger brother pic.twitter.com/cTMLmZ60rS
— John (@iam_johnw) June 23, 2026
Thanasis Antetokounmpo after not being included in the trade: pic.twitter.com/619YR4hz0H
— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) June 23, 2026
It’s long been an open secret that the Bucks had been keeping Thanasis on the roster to appease Giannis. The 33-year-old Antetokounmpo brother has hardly produced on the court in his six active seasons with the Bucks. He averaged 2.3 points and 1.5 rebounds through 230 games for Milwaukee.
With numbers like that, it’s hard to imagine the Bucks wanting to keep Thanasis around without Giannis. The same goes for 24-year-old Alex Antetokounmpo, whom the Bucks had on a two-way deal last season.
In all fairness to Thanasis, he’s currently a free agent and could not have been a part of the Giannis deal unless it was a sign-and-trade. He can simply sign with the Heat outright. It’ll be interesting to see, however, whether Pat Riley gives him a call this offseason.
With Miami parting with several rotation players in the exchange, there may be room for Thanasis yet.
Report reveals Celtics’ final offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo that Bucks turned down
The Boston Celtics came up just short of having Giannis Antetokounmpo don the iconic Beantown green.
The Giannis trade sweepstakes reportedly came down to two teams: the Celtics and the Miami Heat. The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately chose the Heat’s smorgasbord of players and draft compensation over the Celtics’ trade package centered around Jaylen Brown.
Previous reports indicated that the Celtics were pushing for a 1-for-1 swap between Antetokounmpo and Brown, who’s coming off a career year in which he finished sixth in MVP voting. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Celtics eventually caved from that position.
Per Shams, Boston “aggressively pursued” Antetokounmpo with an offer of Brown plus two first-round picks. While Brown was far and away the best player on the table for the Bucks, the Heat deal offered them much more in terms of young assets. Miami’s offer included three first-round picks, a pick swap, and three promising young players still on their rookie contracts. That’s on top of former All-Star Tyler Herro, who is also just 26.
The Celtics and Bucks were likely looking for a third team that would take Brown in exchange for draft capital, but no such deal came to fruition.
Boston’s failed bid for Giannis puts the team in an awkward position with Brown, who must have thought he had finally gotten past the trade rumors involving him once the Celtics won the championship in 2024.
There’s reportedly at least one other team interested in Brown, who may very well be the next high-profile Eastern Conference star on the move.
Heat land Giannis Antetokounmpo in blockbuster trade
The summer of Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally reached its climax.
The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly agreed to trade Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a deal widely rumored for the past month. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Bucks will receive Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap, and a second-round pick in the exchange. Milwaukee is also sending Bobby Portis to Miami to match salaries.
The Heat’s No. 13 pick in Tuesday’s draft is among the three first-rounders headed to the Bucks’ draft coffers.
BLOCKBUSTER: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/NQT5ZhdJU9
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2026
Giannis to the Heat seemed like the most likely scenario for the last several weeks before the trade was consummated. Miami was able to fend off the Boston Celtics, who were said to be dangling All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown in trade talks.
Boston and Miami were reportedly the final two teams in the running for Antetokounmpo, with Milwaukee opting for a package of youth and draft assets rather than one centered around Brown.
The Greek Freak posted a message on Monday afternoon that many read as a sign that a move was imminent in the hours leading up to the NBA draft.
The social media smoke definitely signaled some very real heat.
Timberwolves’ plan after moving on from Julius Randle revealed
The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking in-house to replace Julius Randle’s production at the power forward spot.
The T-Wolves reportedly agreed to trade Randle on Monday in a surprising move that did not include any potential replacement headed back to Minnesota. Instead, Timberwolves president Tim Connelly let Randle go in an outright salary dump that even forced Minnesota to move down in Tuesday’s draft to make it come to fruition.
According to Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Naz Reid is going to replace Randle in the starting lineup. He will join Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels as the power forward of Minnesota’s revamped frontcourt. Krawczynski called it a “big statement of belief” in Reid and McDaniels making another leap without Randle ahead of them in the pecking order.
Naz Reid is going to be the starting power forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time in his career. This move is a big statement of belief in Reid and Jaden McDaniels to take the next steps in their development.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) June 23, 2026
The 26-year-old Reid has served as the Timberwolves’ super sixth man in each of the last three seasons. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award in the 2023-24 season with averages of 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds on 47.7 percent shooting from the field and 41.4 percent from distance.
While his outside shooting has dipped a bit in recent years, Reid has largely maintained his steady production off Minnesota’s bench. He now gets his first real chance at a starring role for the T-Wolves.
Reid actually outplayed Randle during the Timberwolves’ Western Conference semifinals clash against the San Antonio Spurs. Reid, at times, looked like Minnesota’s second-best player behind Anthony Edwards — the role Randle failed to fill in the series.
In six games against the Spurs, Reid tallied 14.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists off the bench. He was Minnesota’s lone rotation player to shoot above 50 percent in the series.
Timberwolves trade Julius Randle in offseason stunner
The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on from All-Star forward Julius Randle.
The T-Wolves have reportedly agreed to trade Randle and the 28th pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Bulls acquire Nets center Nic Claxton in the exchange, while the Timberwolves receive the 33rd pick from Brooklyn.
With Minnesota giving up the better pick in the trade, the deal amounts to an outright salary dump of Randle’s contract.
Just in: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. The Timberwolves will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick for Randle and No. 28. pic.twitter.com/TvADMMNDlg
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2026
Randle put in a strong regular season in his second year with Minnesota. He averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists on an efficient 48.1 percent shooting clip. For most of the year, he looked like a capable second star next to All-NBA T-Wolves guard Anthony Edwards.
However, Randle’s performance level fell off significantly in the playoffs, particularly in the Timberwolves’ second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. In six games against the Spurs, Randle’s numbers dropped to 12.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and just 1.5 assists on a ghastly 34.2 percent from the field.
Randle skipped his exit interview entirely after Minnesota’s Game 6 loss, which did not sit well with the Timberwolves’ brass.
With Randle gone and Karl-Anthony Towns now an NBA champion with the New York Knicks, it’s now indisputable which team won the blockbuster Knicks-Timberwolves trade back in 2024.
1 All-Star pitcher looks likely to be dealt ahead of the trade deadline
One All-Star pitcher might not be so lucky this year after surviving his team’s fire sale last year.
The Minnesota Twins would like to trade away right-hander Joe Ryan ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline in order to accelerate their rebuild, MLB writer Pat Ragazzo reported on Monday. Ragazzo also mentions catcher Ryan Jeffers as another player whom the Twins want to move.
Ryan, 30, has been with the Twins for his entire MLB career since 2021. He developed into an All-Star last season, going 13-10 with a 3.42 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and 194 strikeouts through 30 total starts.
This season, Ryan has looked even better. He is now 5-3 with a 2.99 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts across 16 total starts for the Twins.
With Minnesota sharing an mutual option with Ryan for 2027 (before he can become a free agent ahead of the 2028 season), the time could be ripe for them to cash out on the ace righty. The Twins are also just 38-41 on the year as well (though that is actually only one game out of a Wild Card spot in the AL).
Minnesota still has about a month-and-a-half to figure out their proper course of action before the trade deadline. But it will be interesting to see if one particular team rekindles their interest in Ryan in light of this latest update.
Jazz Chisholm pulls an unprofessional move during game
The optics are still not looking great for New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm.
Chisholm sparked backlash during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. In the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., Chisholm was seen sucking on a lollipop while he was on the field at second base in the middle of a Detroit at-bat.
Here is the video.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is playing second base with a blow pop in his mouth pic.twitter.com/sJo7B2ZAzq
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 22, 2026
The Yankees were down 4-1 at the time that Chisholm pulled the stunt and went on to lose to the Tigers by a final score of 5-3. Chisholm went 1/4 during the game with two strikeouts and is now batting a dismal .226 on the year.
While eating a lollipop in the middle of a game is not the worst thing that a ballplayer can do, it did show a lack of professionalism on Chisholm’s part and spoke to a larger attitude problem that the two-time MLB All-Star has been exhibiting. Ever since first arriving on the Yankees in 2024, the 28-year-old Chisholm has already displayed some childish behavior on multiple occasions.
Chisholm also sparked an outcry last month after appearing to wear an AirPod during a game (though that has since been debunked). But there probably is not any explanation that can suffice for Chisholm’s blow pop stunt while down by multiple runs in the middle of Monday’s game.
Anthony Davis is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors
The well may not be dry just yet for Anthony Davis.
The Portland Trail Blazers would be “waiting with open arms” to trade for the Washington Wizards star big man Davis, NBA writer Jake Fischer reported Monday in a Bleacher Report feature. Fischer notes that it is “plausible” that the Wizards could indeed be sending Davis packing this offseason.
Davis, the 10-time NBA All-Star, was surprisingly sent by the Dallas Mavericks to the rebuilding Wizards in a trade last February. But he failed to play in even a single game for Washington due to a hand injury and now appears to be all but publicly pressuring the Wizards to trade him again.
Contract-wise, Davis is owed $58.5 million next season and has a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28. He becomes eligible for a new contract extension in August and is now reportedly seeking the max on any new deal.
That might not be feasible for any team to hand out to Davis, let alone the Wizards. Washington just committed a sizable amount of money to their star point guard Trae Young earlier in the day on Monday, and now they need to continue developing their young core around Young (instead of shooting themselves in the foot by maxing out an injury-prone Davis at 33 years old).
As for the Blazers, they earned a surprise playoff berth this year at 42-40 but were still largely held back by a lack of reliable size. Robert Williams III is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and now it sounds like Portland would be willing to roll the dice on Davis as a high-risk, high-reward frontcourt partner to 22-year-old shot blocker Donovan Clingan.
Darryn Peterson speaks out on controversial decision to snub Jazz workout
Darryn Peterson has cleared the air on his decision to snub the Utah Jazz and other teams at the top of the NBA draft.
The Kansas Jayhawks star only worked out for the Washington Wizards, who hold the No. 1 overall pick ahead of Tuesday’s draft. That prompted some whispers about whether Peterson was trying to dissuade the Jazz from selecting him at No. 2 should AJ Dybantsa or Cameron Boozer get picked ahead of him.
While speaking to reporters on Monday, Peterson clarified that he’s ready to give his all no matter what team ends up picking him.
“Just a decision that was made. I’m definitely not dodging any team,” Peterson said of holding his lone workout with Washington, via HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
“Whoever takes me, I’m going to come in and be delighted to be there. Wherever that happens to be, they’ll get the best me. I’m not dodging any team. I’m ready to play for whoever.”
Peterson did not exactly take ownership of the “decision” to skip most workouts, based on how he phrased his answer. It’s possible that the choice to work out exclusively for the Wizards was a strategic move orchestrated by his agents, Darren Matsubara and Demetrius Porter at Wasserman.
Peterson and his team know that there’s virtually no scenario where the standout scorer falls out of the top-3, regardless of whether he worked out for the Jazz or Memphis Grizzlies, who hold the third pick. Peterson’s workout with the Wizards must have gone extraordinarily well, given reports last week that Washington was wavering on the expected move to pick Dybantsa.
Jazz fans may recall that last year’s No. 5 overall pick, Ace Bailey, reportedly threatened to hold out should Utah choose him. The team still ended up drafting Bailey, who turned in a promising rookie campaign without much off-court drama.
1 NBA GM had a ‘terrifying’ take about Darryn Peterson
The 2026 NBA Draft debate has been all about whether or not BYU’s AJ Dybantsa or Kansas star Darryn Peterson will go first overall on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Washington Wizards have the first overall choice, and Dybantsa has long been viewed as the favorite to go No. 1. However, Peterson also has a strong case to be made for this year’s best player in the class.
One day before the NBA Draft, one NBA GM had an honest take about Peterson.
“Peterson’s the most talented player in this draft. That’s not a debate. But he’s also the most terrifying. I just don’t think Washington can roll the dice on him because they can’t afford to miss on this pick,” the GM told Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.
There is no denying Peterson’s talent. However, he raised plenty of eyebrows in his lone college season.
Peterson played just 24 games, and he missed time due to injuries and other availability reasons, such as cramping issues that forced him to miss games and even leave in the middle of some.
Kansas head coach Bill Self admitted frustration with Peterson not being able to finish games.
As of now, Dybantsa said he expects to be selected first overall, which means Peterson likely goes No. 2 to the Utah Jazz. However, Peterson also raised concerns when he decided only to visit the Wizards.
All in all, there are plenty of concerns regarding Peterson, and the commonly asked question will finally be answered on Tuesday night in Brooklyn.
Knicks set to make $10 million contract decision on 2025 draft pick
The New York Knicks are riding high after winning the NBA Finals in five games over the San Antonio Spurs.
However, it’s time to start thinking about the 2026-27 season with the NBA Draft almost here and free agency right around the corner. On Monday, the Knicks agreed to a new contract with 2025 draft pick Mohamed Diawara.
Diawara and the Knicks agreed on a multiyear deal worth $10 million.
Restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara intends to sign a multiyear, $10-plus million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Diawara — the No. 51 pick in last year's NBA draft — was part of the champion Knicks after spending the season on a standard contract. pic.twitter.com/ZwhQcHelMR
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2026
Diawara was selected at No. 51 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. He played in 69 regular-season games with seven starts, playing just under 10 minutes per contest.
In the postseason, Diawara played just six games and did not make an appearance in the NBA Finals.
Diawara was a restricted free agent, and Ian Begley of SNY reported that the Knicks youngster was expected to garner heavy interest when the market opened.
Mohamed Diawara was certainly going to get significant interest from other teams as a restricted free agent, per league sources. Knicks and Diawara are working on eight figure deal to bring the rookie back to NY. Not done, but all signs pointing to it getting done, sources…
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 22, 2026
So, while it isn’t done just yet, all signs point to Diawara returning to New York for the next couple of seasons, at least, as the Knicks get in front of things with free agency right around the corner.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shares Instagram post amid ongoing trade rumors
With the 2026 NBA Draft beginning on Tuesday, the clock appears to be ticking on a trade involving Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Trade rumblings have certainly picked up rapidly, and the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics appear to be the two teams in the running to land the All-Star.
On Monday afternoon, Giannis Antetokounmpo stirred things up more with a somewhat cryptic post on Instagram.
“GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout,” the Bucks star wrote.
The Antetokounmpo trade front has been developing quickly every single day. Prior to the weekend, it was revealed that a trade might not happen before the NBA Draft.
Then, it was reported that Antetokounmpo is “ready” to be traded by Milwaukee, and it will come down to either Boston or Miami.
Shams on Giannis:
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) June 22, 2026
"The MIL Bucks are going to make a decision. They are in serious conversations right now with two finalist. The Boston Celtics, and the Miami Heat. Both teams are top teams of Giannis preferred destinations… A lot of the work is done. My understanding is… pic.twitter.com/5oCDbFIhaP
The Bucks could also include Kyle Kuzma as a piece in any trade, and a Celtics deal would more than likely mean that Jaylen Brown is leaving Boston for the first time since entering the NBA.
The situation is very fluid, and the trade discussions should have more clarity before the Washington Wizards are on the clock at No. 1 on Tuesday night.
Surprising Blue Jays player leads American League in All-Star voting
The MLB All-Star Game voting is picking up steam, and now one Toronto Blue Jays player leads the American League in votes.
However, it isn’t Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Instead, it is second baseman Ernie Clement.
MLB posted an update on Monday, and Clement is the first American League player to surpass two million votes, and he has a total of 2,054,130 votes. He sits second in all of baseball behind Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani.
These American League players are leading the way in All-Star voting!
— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2026
Vote 5x daily through June 25 at https://t.co/qZ7xq4aEem pic.twitter.com/qmb2Jp4FjV
Yordan Alavrez, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout and Bobby Witt Jr. are 2-5, respectively, in AL votes.
It’s an important update, as the top vote getter in each league through June 25 will receive an automatic bid to the All-Star Game.
Clement, 30, spent time with the Cleveland Guardians before coming to Toronto. In 2025, Clement played in 157 regular-season games. This season, he has played in 75 games, posting a .292 batting average with 7 home runs and 28 RBIs.
Last postseason, Clement made history with the most hits by a player in a playoff run, and he has picked up right where he left off this season.
This year’s MLB All-Star Game will be on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.
Lionel Messi had a humble reaction after making FIFA World Cup history
Lionel Messi is a soccer legend, and his status grew even more on Monday.
Messi led Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria as Argentina clinched a spot in the Knockout stage with one more group game left to be played.
In the process, Messi scored another two goals, and he broke Miroslav Klose’s record to become the leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history for men’s and women’s.
After the match, Messi was as humble as can be and was just happy that his team got the victory.
Words of the FIFA World Cup top scorer 🇦🇷🙌#WorldCup #Messi pic.twitter.com/HGPZ2ujIuh
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 22, 2026
Here are both goals Messi scored in Monday’s victory.
The GOAT stands alone.
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 22, 2026
MESSI BECOMES THE ALL-TIME LEADING GOALSCORER IN MEN’S FIFA WORLD CUP HISTORY 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/aWY9thIuUG
MESSI WITH THE BRACE TO PASS MARTA FOR THE MOST-EVER GOALS, MAN OR WOMAN, IN A FIFA WORLD CUP 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/Ww5Wz9FnHk
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 22, 2026
Messi’s World Cup dominance continued with a hat trick as he scored every goal in Argentina’s 3-0 opening win over Algeria.
Messi then scored both goals for Argentina on Monday as they clinched a spot in the Round of 32.
In the opening stretch of the game, Messi had a perfect chance to make history, but his penalty kick was no good.
OH MY 😳
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Messi shoots his penalty wide pic.twitter.com/GixyF2iwhy
Still, Lionel Messi made World Cup history, and Argentina will face Jordan on Saturday at Dallas Stadium in hopes of moving to 3-0.
