The final quarterfinal matches concluded with scenarios not for the faint-hearted. England struggled past surprise package Norway thanks to the brilliant performance of Jude Bellingham.

On July 13, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Scotto, league sources told Hoopshype that the Golden State Warriors will hire Frank Vogel as their lead assistant coach. Vogel served as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks last season and previously led the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship as head coach.

Vietnam football hot news for July 13: The Vietnamese team fields its strongest squad against Gangwon.

Despite scoring only 3 goals in 23 matches for Hanoi FC in the 2025/26 season, Nguyen Hai Long has netted 3 times for the Vietnam national team. Under the guidance of coach Kim Sang Sik, the 26-year-old midfielder consistently makes his mark through versatility, strong finishing ability with both feet, and tactical awareness, making him one of the most anticipated "trump cards" for Vietnam at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Manchester United fans should recall the midfield recruitment plan set by the club before the summer window opened: one midfielder at the £30 million level, one at the £50 million level, and one at the £80 million level. However, the most expensive third signing has yet to materialize.

On July 13, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, last season's EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year Alpha Diallo has agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Denver Nuggets. The former Providence College star and top European basketball player, at age 29, is making his NBA debut. This fully guaranteed deal will bring him to the Western Conference championship contender.

On July 13, Beijing time, the incident where Bam Adebayo punched Tyler Herro sparked further discussion in NBA media circles. The prestigious American media outlet The Athletic (TA) delved into the root cause, pointing directly at the NBA's alt-account chaos, and mentioned that before Herro, Kevin Durant also used a burner account to criticize teammates.

On July 13, Beijing time, after acquiring Antetokounmpo, the Heat's core operational goal has always been to recruit James. Riley is still waiting for the four-time MVP to make a final decision, but Miami has quietly prepared a contingency plan in case James ultimately signs with another team.

It's official~ Smart is really coming to the Rockets. According to previous reports, the two sides have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract, with an average annual salary of $6.5 million. Rockets media outlet Stunna commented: Durant is excited about the Rockets signing Smart.

On the evening of July 12, Beijing time, 30-year-old Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth addressed the massive controversy surrounding his failure to pass to teammate Erling Haaland when he was unmarked in the World Cup quarterfinal. Sørloth stated plainly that he didn't refuse to pass but simply lacked the ability to do so. In the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway, Norway had taken the lead early. In the 44th minute, Norway had a chance to increase their advantage. At that moment, captain Martin Ødegaard played a through ball to Sørloth.