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• USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone announced Wednesday that contract extension talks with U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino are "going well." • Pochettino's tenure included leading the USMNT through the 2026 World Cup, where the team topped Group D and reached the round of 16.

• Manchester City is reportedly targeting Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential long-term replacement for Rodri. • Bouaddi is regarded as one of the top young talents globally, making him a high-priority target for the Premier League champions.

• Several young stars from the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) are targeting moves to European clubs during the Summer 2026 transfer window. • Sebastian Berhalter has already completed a transfer, while Tyler Adams is among the players currently linked to potential moves.

• Newcastle United is reportedly exploring a potential transfer for Tyler Adams, a midfielder currently playing for Bournemouth and the USMNT. • In a separate development, Newcastle player Joelinton has expressed a desire to move to the Saudi Pro League following the conclusion of the season.

• Indian shuttler HS Prannoy and youngster Anmol Kharb were eliminated from the Taipei Open 2026, with seventh seed Prannoy falling in straight games (9-21, 19-21) to Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan. • In contrast, Indian women's singles players Tanvi and Devika advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating opponents from Indonesia.

• 17-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma has advanced to the final of the Taipei Open 2026, while fellow Indian player Unnati Hooda was eliminated in the semi-finals. • Sharma will face Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh in the championship match to compete for her first BWF tournament title.

• Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal and Yashvir Singh won bronze in the men's javelin event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. • Yashvir Singh achieved a personal best performance during the competition to secure his place on the podium.

• The summer transfer window for the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, and Women's Super League is currently active, tracking all confirmed player signings and departures for August 2026. • This window, which re-opened on 15 June, includes activity from major European leagues in Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.

• Major League Baseball teams conducted several roster moves on Friday, including significant changes for the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles. • The Athletics designated RHP Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang for assignment, selected SS Jonathan Ornelas' contract from Las Vegas, and optioned LHP Connor Thomas and RF Colby Thomas to the minors.

• Hua Siong College of Iloilo defeated Xavier School with a score of 72-57 in a rubber match to retain the 40-years division title of the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI). • The victory was secured following a decisive third-quarter breakaway led by two-time PBA MVP James Yap, alongside teammates Rhagnee Sinco and Ken Bono.

• India achieved its most successful international judo performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing multiple medals. • Harsh Singh made history as the first Indian male judoka to win a Commonwealth Games title, defeating Australian Olympian Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final.