National Sports

• AJ Dybantsa has been identified as the No. 1 pick in a high-profile NBA draft night featuring freshman stars and Michigan champions. • In a separate development, the league informed Sorsby of its decision regarding his application for the supplemental draft via a letter obtained by the AP. • Sorsby's application follows a legal dispute with the NCAA, which ruled him ineligible after he placed sports bets totaling at least $90,000 during college.

• Harry Kane tied the record for the most World Cup goals scored by an England player during a 4-2 victory over Croatia. • Kane's performance included the first hat trick of the current tournament, marking the 55th hat trick in World Cup history. • Major League Baseball is facing internal conflict and political scrutiny after warning players against altering their caps during Pride Night events.

• FIFA has implemented mandatory hydration breaks midway through each half for the World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to protect players from extreme heat exceeding 90°F. • The breaks have sparked backlash from critics who argue they disrupt the game's momentum and allow coaches to make tactical shifts that unfairly alter the flow of action. • In separate match action, Lionel Messi tied the men's World Cup goals record by scoring a hat trick to lead Argentina to a victory over Algeria.

• The Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) announced the final list of candidates for the national e-sports team on Monday, the 18th, in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games. • Separately, MOONTON Games revealed that the first Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Championship Tour East Asia 2026 will be held in Shanghai, China. • The MLBB tournament is scheduled to take place from May 22nd to 24th, marking a significant expansion of the competitive scene in East Asia.