New coaches bring winds of change to Asean Championship

• Singapore defeated Timor Leste 2-0 in a Hyundai ASEAN Cup match, securing their second victory of the tournament. • The winning goals were scored by Ilhan Fandi and Ui-young Song, ensuring a clean sheet for the Singaporean side.

• India secured two silver medals on Day 5 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, won by Gulveer Singh in the 10,000m race and Harjinder Kaur in the 69kg weightlifting category. • Harjinder Kaur's achievement follows a strong competitive streak, including a bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Games and three national records set during the 2024 National Championships.

• The ASEAN Championship (formerly the AFF Championship) has evolved over 30 years into Southeast Asia's premier football competition. • Historical records from Transfermarkt show that Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia have been the dominant forces since the tournament began in 1996.

• Singapore's national team, the Lions, secured a 2-1 victory against Cambodia in their opening match of the ASEAN Championship. • The match remained tense until the final moments, with Ilhan Fandi scoring the decisive winning goal just before the final whistle.

• The Athletic's Transfer DealSheet provides updates on potential summer moves for high-profile players including Yan Diomande, Bradley Barcola, and Rodri. • The report highlights interest from major clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Madrid.

• Real Madrid has submitted a second bid ranging from £94m to £98.3m for a young winger from RB Leipzig. • Leipzig is reportedly holding out for a club-record sale, citing the £77m Manchester City paid for Josko Gvardiol as a benchmark.

• Dutch international striker Vincent Janssen has reached an agreement to leave Royal Antwerp to pursue a career move to Major League Soccer. • An unnamed highly sought-after winger is traveling to Spain this week to complete medical examinations and sign a lucrative long-term contract.

• WXYZ-TV and The Spot Detroit 20 have appointed Tina Nguyen as their new Sports Anchor. • Nguyen transitions to the Detroit market from FOX 32 Chicago, where she reported on the Chicago Bears, the Cubs' postseason, and the MLB All-Star Game.

• HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda will lead the Indian contingent at the BWF Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament starting Tuesday. • Prannoy, a bronze medallist at the 2023 Asian Games and World Championships, is scheduled to open his campaign against Japan's Minoru Koga.

• Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda will lead India's challenge at the Taipei Open 2026, a BWF Super 300 event. • The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 2 at the Taipei Arena in Taipei City.

• India secured multiple medals on Day 4 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, including a silver medal won by Sarvesh Kushare in the high jump. • The national tally grew further as weightlifters added three additional medals, while para athletes achieved historic milestones during their competitions.