The FIFA Club World Cup now advances to the round of 16, showcasing a diverse array of teams from 10 different countries. The group stage, held across the USA, saw a lower-than-expected turnout of fans at the 48 matches.

According to the Associated Press, there have been one million empty seats during the group stage of the tournament, even though the world’s top clubs are participating. This is despite FIFA claiming it has sold about 1.5 million tickets for the group stage. The organization says fans from more than 130 countries have purchased Club World Cup tickets, with a majority of the sales coming from the United States.

This has sparked curiosity about how the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in North America next year, will turn out.

‘FIFA is proud of the unique and multicultural atmosphere and support this new competition has already generated – and thanks every fan who has brought their voice, passion, and presence as the FIFA Club World Cup continues to grow into the undisputed pinnacle of global club football,’ FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement.

The Round of 16 teams include Fluminense, Al Hilal, Inter Miami CF, Monterrey, Palmeiras, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Chelsea, Benfica, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Botafogo, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Flamengo, and Manchester City. The Round of 16 kicks off on Saturday, June 28.

FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 schedule

All times Eastern.

Saturday, June 28

Palmeiras vs. Botafogo, 12 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field
Benfica vs. Chelsea, 4 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium

Sunday, June 29

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Miami, 12 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich, 4 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium

Monday, June 30

Inter Milan vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium
Manchester City vs. Al Hilal, 9 p.m. at Camping World Stadium

Tuesday, July 1

Real Madrid vs. Juventus, 3 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium
Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

How to watch the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16?

All rounds of the 16 matches of the Club World Cup will be available for free streaming on DAZN, and select games will also be broadcast in English on TNT.

Univision, TUDN, and ViX will all carry games in the U.S. in Spanish.

What a roller coaster Night of Champions was.

WWE had a bit of everything in Saudi Arabia as there were chaotic finishes, surprising debuts, shocking results, some not so bright moments and matchups between some future Hall of Famers that made it a night fans will definitely remember − for better or worse.

Six matches took place, headlined by the Undisupted WWE Championship match between two 21st century icons in John Cena and CM Punk. The match had plenty of hype, and it had a wild ending with so many layers to unfold.

Still, the night of champions saw a new title holder named, and royalty was crowned with the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. The men’s and women’s victors now have a championship match waiting for them, symbolizing how the event was a setup for SummerSlam. But a lot could be happening then, making for a potential fun summer of wrestling.

USA TODAY Sports has all the results, highlights and analysis from Night of Champions 2025:

Watch: Night of Champions postshow

Undisputed WWE Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk

Two of the most impactful names in recent wrestling history met in the ring again in a highly desired matchup. Both competitors soaked it in as they locked up several times to get a feel of the match. Even if Cena had some of the early shots, Punk was still partaking in the mind games.

It took a few minutes before things started to pick up, by way of a vintage Cena sequence. He landed the five-knuckle shuffle and was getting ready for an Attitude Adjustment, but Punk got out of the way to start his own vintage moment. Punk was about to land the Go To Sleep when Cena jumped right out of it and rolled into the STF submission. Punk got out of it and turned it around into the Anaconda Vice. Cena got his way out and got the AA to fall. However, the pin was unsuccessful.

A second AA didn’t work, and Punk took a page out of the champion’s book with his own STF. It was quickly broken up by Cena, and a flurry of counters ensued that resulted in another AA to Punk, followed by another kick out by the challenger. Cena hoped a third one would be the charm, but Punk didn’t give up with another kick out.

Frustrated with Punk surviving, Cena grabbed the title to hit Punk. However, he stopped himself and decided not to. Punk found a window of opportunity and surprised him with a GTS, which ended in an unsuccessful win attempt. Cena and Punk traded blows and the champion inadvertently knocked out the referee. Punk hit Cena with another GTS and got a pin that would’ve won if the referee wasn’t taken out.

Punk called for another referee, and instead ‘Burn it Down’ played through the arena. Seth Rollins and his group arrived. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed then took out Punk by throwing him through the announcer’s table.

Meanwhile, Rollins stood in the middle of the ring. He called a referee over, ready to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. However, Cena knocked the new referee and argued with Rollins before delivering an AA. Rollins’ henchman then attacked Cena, which was stopped by the arrival by Penta. Then Sami Zayn came to help, and the duo were able to take out Breakker. In the ring, Cena gave Reed an AA.

Punk and Cena stood in the ring, and Punk extended his hand for a shake. Cena accepted it, but he tried to pull a fast one. Then Rollins came back to hit Punk with the Money in the Bank briefcase. Rollins landed a stomp on his rival but Cena capitalized on the chance by throwing Rollins out of the ring. He then pinned Punk to sneak out of the ring with his title, leaving Rollins frustrated at the missed opportunity.

Watch: John Cena Night of Champions entrance

Watch: CM Punk Night of Champions entrance

Queen of the Ring final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill

It was an even contest in the early stages with no real advantage on either side. Asuka was using her technical skill while Cargill stuck with powerhouse approach. When it looked like one star was start to take control, the other countered it. There were several pin attempts in between moves to try and steal a victory that were unsuccessful.

Then came a real quick finish. Cargill nor Asuka was able to get the finishing moves to land, and when Asuka went for Empress Impact, Cargill caught her opponent. She picked her up for Jaded and it landed. Cargill went for a pin that came off really awkwardly, but the referee counted to three and Cargill is the Queen of the Ring.

Cargill then proclaimed a ‘storm is coming’ to SummerSlam with her title shot now secured.

Analysis: A match that real potential turned out to be somewhat of a letdown. The match felt really out of sync with no real solid flow. What was even worse was the finish, as it didn’t have the anticipation like the closing part of the match. The winning pin didn’t look right, and when it ended, it left an unsatisfying feeling in most of the wrestling world. It didn’t help that the crowd wasn’t really into it, but the match was really a dud with an unspectacular finish.

Despite a poor match, a big name is now getting a title opportunity and it’s felt like Cargill has had to really be patient in getting it. Her name and potential will help draw attention to whichever championship match she chooses, but work definitely needs to be done in order for it to not be a total flop like the Queen of the Ring final.

Jade Cargill arrives in X-Men outfit

A storm has indeed arrived. Cargill is wearing an outfit resembling Storm from the X-Men series, a perfect nod to her persona.

United States Championship match: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa

Sikoa was clearly no longer extending an arm to Sikoa, immediately attacking the champion as the bell rung. But you have to remember it’s not easy to put Fatu down, and he quickly recovered.

Despite the clear talent advantage Fatu had, Sikoa was using his high in-ring IQ to stop any momentum of Fatu and instead get the better of his cousin. Sikoa had plenty to say to Fatu when he had him in a sleeper hold, taunting him in the process. For as smart as Sikoa is, he does get cocky, and it hurt him by allowing Fatu to get back on his feet and start to get rolling.

Tanga Loa returns, Hikuleo arrives

Fatu was closing in on victory, but JC Mateo came out to disrupt. The referee was focused on stopping Mateo when a hooded individual pushed Fatu off the top rope. It was revealed to be the returning Tanga Loa. Yet the help wasn’t enough for Sikoa to get a pin.

Sikoa prepared the Samoan Spike, but Fatu got out of it and launched himself out of the ring to take out Sikoa’s reinforcements. Fatu got ready for the win, but when he went for the pin the referee wasn’t there. Instead, there was the debut of Hikuleo, who slammed Fatu into the announcer’s table. He threw him back in the ring, and Sikoa spiked Fatu to get the pin and become the new champion.

Analysis: He may not be the Tribal Chief, but Sikoa remains a dangerous man.

He nearly has all of his group back with Loa returning for the first time since Survivor Series: WarGames in November, but he got a major addition with the debut of Hikuleo. The personal aspect of the rivalry is what makes it good, and it doesn’t hurt to bring in more of the family as they are all incredibly talented wrestlers.

Eventually, the numbers game was going to help Sikoa, but it’s a shock that it happened so quickly. Fatu looked to be really falling into a role as a dominant champion, but his reign ends in just more than two months. While disappointing, Sikoa is a great character that needed an accolade to remain a dominant force after spending most of 2025 trying to find something.

The rivalry between Sikoa and Fatu is far from over, and there’s no telling what the next chapter will be.

Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

The mind games from Kross started as soon as the bell ring, as he tried to get Zayn to crack. It didn’t look like Zayn was falling into Kross’ tricks, and Kross’ wife Scarlett was telling things to her husband in between breaks.

After getting taunted by Kross so much, Zayn was starting to show a more intense version of himself as he tried to put his opponent away. He nearly had a victory when he countered Kross with a Blue Thunder Bomb, but Kross kicked out. Zayn still felt close to winning, and he was going for a Helluva Kick when Kross caught him into the sleeper hold. Kross nearly had him out, but Zayn kept his arm up before the referee could stop the match.

Zayn was still shaken up and Kross was still trying to play with his mind. Kross spoke right to his opponent before he went to the other side of the ring, but when he turned around, there was Zayn surprising him with the Helluva Kick. It completely caught Kross off guard and Zayn got the win.

Analysis: No cracks in the mind of Zayn. He gets past the devil on his shoulder.

The whole match was going to be about whether Zayn finally turns full dark side, which would be a win for Kross regardless of the result. However, Zayn didn’t come close to doing it. Instead, he fended off any opportunity for Kross and comes out the better man for not folding.

Could Kross try to still get in the head of Zayn? Possibly, but it appears he wasn’t successful in this attempt, and Zayn could still be the fan favorite. If it’s any consolation, Kross finally got another premium live event match, and he did great in his opportunity to showcase his talents in front of the WWE universe.

Watch: Karrion Kross entrance

Kross makes his stunning entrance alongside Scarlett.

Street fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez

Ripley is used to being the dominant person in the ring, but it wasn’t the case to start this one. Rodriguez was immediately in control, throwing Ripley around in a sight rarely seen. Rodriguez tangled Ripley in the ropes and she brought out the kendo stick to lay some shots right to the midsection of her opponent. There was a brief moment where Ripley had momentum and tried to launch Rodriguez off the announcer’s table, but it was countered with Ripley getting sent through the top of the table.

Rodriguez took too long setting a table up in the ring to take full advantage. Ripley got back on her feet and used her belt to hit Rodriguez several times, with each shot sounding more painful than before.

Ripley tried to get Rodriguez to tap out before Roxanne Perez came in to stop the attack. While it did get Ripley off her opponent, it resulted in a brutal attack to Perez by way of the steel trash can. However, it allowed Rodriguez to regroup and throw Ripley into the corner of the ring and the steel steps.

After an exchange of blows, Ripley set Rodriguez up on a table on top of the top turnbuckle. She launched a Riptide from the top in a nicely executed maneuver. It was enough for the pin and get Ripley a win.

Analysis: It was easy to predict everything that would happen in this match. It was unexpected on how it ended.

Putting Rodriguez and Ripley in a street fight was a great idea, allowing each to really showcase the power they have, and do it against a dominant force in the process. For the limited time they had, the match had a nice flow. There weren’t several brutal moments, but there were great spots.

It was a given Perez would come into the match, but she seemed to be a non-factor with how quickly Ripley dispatched her. The tone felt like Rodriguez would win until the sudden momentum shift at the end.

Ripley getting the win was a major victory in her still trying to get past The Judgment Day. It’s unclear how it really advances the story, but it’s likely there will be a concentrated effort from Rodriguez and Perez to slow down Ripley. The duo will have to get the upper hand, and could use the numbers game to their advantage.

King of the Ring final: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton

The mentor and mentee met in the ring to a raucous crowd, getting the energy going before the two could even lock up. There were several pauses as the two got reacquainted with each other as opponents.

Orton did a suplex off the top rope, but he appeared more hurt by it, immediately grabbing his back. With Orton suddenly hampered, Rhodes targeted Orton’s back. Anytime Orton got any offense in, it was met with pain.

Blows were exchanged and both stars appeared to be getting close for a victory. Rhodes executed a Cross Rhodes, but the pin didn’t work and not long afterward, Orton got the RKO out of nowhere. Then Rhodes was able to kick out. Orton saw Rhodes in position for his punt kick, but the hesitation on whether to do it bought Rhodes some time to get out of the way before the devastating shot.

After an exchange of hits, Rhodes tried a Disaster Kick, and got greeted by an RKO in the middle of the air. Orton’s pin attempt was unsuccessful.

Orton then brought a chair into the ring, and when the referee took it away, Orton exposed one of the top turnbuckles. Orton tried to drive Rhodes’ head to it, but he avoided it and instead shoved Orton into it. It clearly hurt Orton’s ribs, and with him in pain, Rhodes capitalized with a Cross Rhodes and got the pin to secure the crown.

After the match, Rhodes was interviewed by Byron Saxton. He gave props to Orton, and Rhodes said he will be waiting for the winner of John Cena vs. CM Punk at SummerSlam, where he will ‘get the ball back.’

Analysis: ‘The American Nightmare’ is now royalty. While it would’ve been nice to see Orton add another accolade, it was clear Rhodes was going to get his title rematch at SummerSlam, All that was needed was a compelling match to make sure it happened. It was far from a classic match, as it had a really slow start and several breaks in the action. But both stars were able to get their signature moves in, and the names and aura alone helped keep the intensity high.

How the match ended felt like a significant turn could be happening. Orton has always been one to look for any means of winning, even if it meant playing dirty. Even though he didn’t initiate it, Rhodes also did what he had to do by using the turnbuckle to his advantage. It’s not egregious, but it showed Rhodes is willing to do anything he can to get back to the top of the company. Little hints of a heel turn are being dropped, and by the time SummerSlam rolls around, we could finally see the end of the baby face and a true ‘American Nightmare.’

When is Night of Champions 2025?

Night of Champions takes place Saturday, June 28.

Night of Champions 2025 start time

WWE Night of Champions starts at 1 p.m. ET. The preshow begins at 11 a.m. ET.

Where is Night of Champions 2025?

It takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How to watch Night of Champions 2025

Night of Champions will be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch. Internationally, it will be available on Netflix in most markets.

Stream WWE Night of Champions on Peacock

How to watch Night of Champions 2025 preshow

The Night of Champions preshow will be available to watch on Peacock, and on WWE’s social channels, including YouTube.

Night of Champions 2025 match card

Matches not in order

Undisputed WWE Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk
King of the Ring final: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
Queen of the Ring final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill
United States Championship match: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa
Street fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

Night of Champions 2025 match order

PWInsider reported lineup.

Night of Champions 2025 predictions

See the full predictions of what happens in each match here.

Undisputed WWE Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk

Jordan Mendoza: John Cena
Richard Morin: John Cena

King of the Ring final: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton

Jordan Mendoza: Cody Rhodes
Richard Morin: Cody Rhodes

Queen of the Ring final: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill

Jordan Mendoza: Asuka
Richard Morin: Jade Cargill

United States Championship match: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa

Jordan Mendoza: Jacob Fatu
Richard Morin: Jacob Fatu

Street fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez

Jordan Mendoza: Raquel Rodriguez
Richard Morin: Raquel Rodriguez

Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

Jordan Mendoza: Sami Zayn
Richard Morin: Sami Zayn

King of the Ring 2025 tournament

First round

Sami Zayn defeats Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker and Penta
Randy Orton defeats LA Knight, Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes
Jey Uso defeats Sheamus, Rusev and Bronson Reed
Cody Rhodes defeats Shinsuke Nakamura, Damian Priest and Andrade

Semifinals

Randy Orton defeats Sami Zayn
Cody Rhodes defeats Jey Uso

Final

Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (Night of Champions, June 28)

Queen of the Ring 2025 tournament

First round

Roxanne Perez defeats Kairi Sane, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley
Jade Cargill defeats Michin, Piper Niven and Nia Jax
Asuka defeats Raquel Rodriguez, Stephanie Vaquer and Ivy Nile
Alexa Bliss defeats Candice LeRae, Charlotte Flair and Alba Fyre

Semifinals

Asuka defeats Alexa Bliss
Jade Cargill defeats Roxanne Perez

Final

Asuka vs. Jade Cargill (Night of Champions, June 28)

King of the Ring history

The 24rd King of the Ring will be crowned Saturday, as the tournament first took place in 1985. Here are all the stars who won King of the Ring:

1985: Don Muraco
1986: Harley Race
1987: Randy Savage
1988: Ted DiBiase
1989: Tito Santana
1991: Bret Hart
1993: Bret Hart
1994: Owen Hart
1995: Mabel
1996: Stone Cold Steve Austin
1997: Triple H
1998: Ken Shamrock
1999: Billy Gunn
2000: Kurt Angle
2001: Edge
2002: Brock Lesnar
2006: Booker T
2008: William Regal
2010: Sheamus
2015: Bad News Barrett
2019: Baron Corbin
2021: Xavier Woods
2024: Gunther

Queen of the Ring history

This is the third Queen of the Ring tournament after it debuted in 2021.

2021: Zelina Vega
2024: Nia Jax

Major League Baseball lost a titan of its own on June 28 with the passing of former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Dave Parker.

Noted by USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale, Parker passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 74 years old.

‘We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker. A legendary Pirate, Parker spent 11 years in a Pirates uniform, winning 2 batting titles, an MVP award and a World Series Championship in 1979,’ the Pirates wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Known as the Cobra, Parker was set to receive his elongated induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next month in Cooperstown, New York from the Classic Baseball Era Committee.

In his 19-year MLB career, which included an 11-year stint with the Pirates, Parker, who was known to be an intimidating bat for pitchers to face, recorded 2,712 career hits and a .290 batting average at the plate with 339 home runs and nearly 1,500 RBIs.

Accolade-wise, Parker was a seven-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, a two-time National League batting title champion and the 1978 National League MVP on top of several other accolades.

Before the second of their three-game weekend series against the New York Mets at PNC Park, the Pirates held a moment of silence to remember Parker — as did the Cincinnati Reds, who Parker played for from 1984-1987. Parker’s death has also brought in an outpouring of reactions from those on social media. Here’s a snippet of those reactions:

Baseball reacts to Dave Parker’s death

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit against the University of Michigan and former assistant football coach Matthew Weiss, who authorities say hacked into computers at more than 100 universities and stole the identity of more than 3,000 students.

In a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Michigan and obtained by USA TODAY Sports, the amended version is part of a lawsuit originally filed in March, in which 11 women filed a class action lawsuit saying Weiss downloaded personal, intimate digital photographs and videos of them.

Former University of Michigan president Santa Ono, athletic director Warde Manuel, and 47 others have been named in the amended lawsuit as defendants.

The lawsuit claims that Harbaugh, who at the time was Michigan’s coach, and others knew that Weiss had viewed private information on a computer, but still let him coach as a co-offensive coordinator in a national semifinal playoff game in the Fiesta Bowl against TCU on Dec. 31, 2022.

‘Had Harbaugh implemented basic oversight of his staff, plaintiffs and the class would have been protected against predators such as Weiss,’ the lawsuit states. ‘Instead, Weiss was a highly compensated asset that was promoted by and within the football program, from which position he was able to, and did, target female student athletes.’

Weiss was fired in January 2023 after an investigation by campus police looked into his computer use.

More than a dozen civil lawsuits have been filed against Weiss, who worked for the Baltimore Ravens before becoming Michigan’s quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator.

The NHL draft is entering its second day on Saturday, June 28, and free agency is around the corner on July 1.

But there are also trades to be made as NHL teams acquire or move players to improve their immediate future or get their salary cap situation under control.

There was a big trade on the second day of the draft as the Detroit Red Wings acquired goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks. That followed defensemen changing teams in a couple earlier trades.

A day earlier, the New York Islanders sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for winger Emil Heineman and Montreal’s first two first-round picks (16th and 17th overall).

Trades will pick up with the draft continuing and free agency approaching. Tracking the latest NHL deals:

June 28: Red Wings acquire John Gibson from Ducks

The Detroit Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second- round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Gibson had been mentioned in trade rumors for years and the Red Wings have needed better goaltending for years. Lukas Dostal has emerged as a No. 1 goalie in Anaheim and needs a new contract as a restricted free agent. Mrazek is a better fit financially at $4.25 million than Gibson at $6.4 million. Gibson, who will get more playing time in Detroit, had a solid season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .911 save percentage, a little better than how Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon performed.

June 28: Senators acquire Jordan Spence from Kings

Spence’s ice time had dropped, particularly in the playoffs, so the trade gives him more opportunity. The defenseman is only 24. Los Angeles had drafted a defenseman, London’s Henry Brzustewicz, in the first round. The Kings receive a 2025 third round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder.

June 28: Sabres, Penguins swap defensemen

The Buffalo Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick.. The Sabres are changing up their defense after earlier acquiring Michael Kesselring. Clifton is entering the final year of his contract. Timmins is four years younger.

Also: The Washington Capitals acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm and a 2025 sixth-round pick from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Chase Priskie and a 2025 third-rounder.

June 27: Hurricanes, Blackhawks trade picks

The Carolina Hurricanes trade No. 29 pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for No. 34 and 61, plus a fifth-round in 2027. The Blackhawks select Fargo forward Mason West.

June 27: Kings, Penguins trade draft picks

The Los Angeles Kings trade the No. 24 pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 31st and 59th overall picks. The hometown Kings move down seven spots and pick up a late second-rounder. Pittsburgh uses the pick on University of Michigan winger Will Horcoff, son for former Oilers captain Shawn Horcoff.

June 27: Senators, Predators trade draft picks

The Ottawa Senators trade the No. 21 pick to the Nashville Predators for the 23rd and 67th overall picks. Ottawa moves down two spots and gets a third-rounder. Nashville uses the pick to draft Kitchener (Ontario) defenseman Cameron Reid.

June 27: Penguins, Flyers trade draft picks

The Pittsburgh Penguins trade pick No. 12 to the Philadelphia Flyers for picks No. 22 and 31. No back-to-back picks for the Penguins and the Flyers go from three first-rounders to two. The Flyers take Windsor (Ontario) center Jack Nesbitt with the pick.

June 27: Blue Jackets acquire Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood from Avalanche

The Avalanche get back 20-year-old forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round selection (77th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-rounder. This move helps the Blue Jackets’ depth. Wood has a lot of speed and kills penalties. Coyle, acquired by the Avalanche at the trade deadline, had 25 goals two seasons ago. The Avalanche clear cap space.

June 27: Canadiens acquire Noah Dobson from Islanders

Dobson, a restricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $76 million extension as part of the deal, according to Friedman. Dobson, a skilled offensive defenseman, had 70 points two seasons ago and joins a Montreal blue line that features rookie of the year Lane Hutson. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche gets two picks in the middle of the first round. Could he use the 16th and 17th picks as part of a package to move up in the draft? He didn’t, drafting Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Heineman, whom the Islanders acquired from the Canadiens as part of the deal, is known for his speed and two-way ability.

June 26: Mammoth acquire JJ Peterka from Sabres

The Utah Mammoth will be aggressive this offseason as they head into their second season in Salt Lake City. Peterka is coming off a career-best 68 points and totaled 55 goals the past two seasons. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent and signed a five-year deal with the Mammoth after the trade.

The Sabres, who need to adjust their roster to try to end a 14-season playoff drought, get back defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Kesselring, 25, had a career-best 29 points as he got more ice time because of injuries on the Utah blue line. Doan, 23, is the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan. He has another year left on his contract.

June 26: Panthers acquire Daniil Tarasov from the Blue Jackets

The Panthers give up a 2025 fifth-round pick for Tarasov, 26, a restricted free agent who became available with Jet Greaves emerging in Columbus. Current backup Vitek Vanecek is a pending unrestricted free agent. Tarasov has a career 3.44 goals-against average but those numbers should come down while playing behind a better Panthers defense. Sergei Bobrovsky will be 37 next season and has a year left on his contract. General Bill Zito potentially has found his future No. 1 goalie.

Also: The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick. … In a free agency move, the Dallas Stars re-signed captain Jamie Benn for one year at $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses

June 25: Oilers trade Evander Kane to Canucks

This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency.

June 23: Flyers acquire Trevor Zegras from Ducks

Zegras wanted to play center and the Ducks didn’t have room for him there in their top six. The Flyers land a creative forward who has scored several lacrosse-style goals but also has dealt recently with injuries. The Ducks get back center Ryan Poehling, who wins faceoffs and kills penalties, two areas where Anaheim needed improvement. They also receive a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder.

June 21: Blackhawks, Kraken make trade

The Chicago Blackhawks traded for left wing Andre Burakovsky, sending center Joe Veleno back to the Seattle Kraken. Burakovsky was available after the Kraken earlier acquired Mason Marchment. Burakovsky has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons but bounced back to play 79 games during the 2024-25 season, netting 10 goals and 27 assists with Seattle. Veleno scored 17 points this season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. – Elizabeth Flores

June 19: Kraken acquire Mason Marchment from Stars

The Stars needed to clear out cap space after re-signing Matt Duchene so they traded 22-goal scorer Mason Marchment and his $4.5 million contract to the Seattle Kraken for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder. In addition to his goals, he’s 6-foot-5 and throws hits.

The ChicagoBulls are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for forward Isaac Okoro, a person with direct knowledge of the trade told USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt.

The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly until the trade is official.

Ball, 27, will be on his fourth team since he was drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017. Ball previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans and was part of the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers in 2019.

He missed the entire 2022-2023 and 2023-24 seasons after experiencing pain in his troublesome left knee, after signing a four-year, $85 million deal with the Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Pelicans in 2021.

Ball has played 35 games last season, averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists last season, and signed a two-year, $20 million contract extension in February.

Okoro was also a lottery pick, the fifth overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers after spending one season at Auburn. After starting the majority of his first two seasons, the 24-year-old Okoro has primarily been a bench performer the last two seasons for Cleveland, which had the top seed in the Eastern Conference but was eliminated in the semifinals in five games by the Indiana Pacers.

Okoro averaged 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 55 games, with 22 starts last season. He inked a three-year contract extension before the start of the 2024-25 season.

(This story was updated with new information.)

While Deontay Wilder was preparing for his successful return to the boxing ring Friday, June 27, he remained embroiled in a fight for the custody of his 6-year-old daughter, court records show.

Wilder, the former heavyweight world champion, was denied joint custody of his youngest daughter on June 18 – nine days before he beat Tyrrell Herndon by TKO in the seventh round of Wilder’s first fight in more than a year.

The ongoing court battle was triggered when Shuntel “Telli’’ Swift, Wilder’s former fiancé and the mother of his youngest daughter, was granted a temporary restraining order in June 2024.

Wilder, 39, had lost four of his previous five fights during a stretch when Swift said the boxer had abused her.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted Swift’s request after she said the boxer has physically assaulted her, including by choking, at least 10 times since their relationship began in 2015 and that his mental health has deteriorated during his struggles in the ring, according to the request for a temporary restraining order.

In granting the temporary restraining order, the court required Wilder’s subsequent visits with his daughter, Kaorii, to be monitored – an ongoing stipulation.

In seeking joint custody of Kaorii – the youngest of his three daughters – Wilder earlier this month filed a court document that in part cited the relationship between Swift and her boyfriend, John Johnson III, an NFL safety who played most recently with the Los Angeles Rams.

Wilder said Kaorii had stayed at Johnson’s house in Southern California since June and the living arrangement had resulted in 18 unexcused absences from school, according to the court records.

Johnson’s house is 45 miles away from a house owned by Wilder where Kaorii has lived with Swift until the two were forced out of the home last year as a result of flooding, according to court records.

It was one of multiple issues cited by Wilder in a 266-page document arguing his daughter’s life has “not been stable’’ while Swift retained sole custody of the child.

But on June 18, the court ruled against Wilder.

In addition to being denied joint legal and physical custody of his daughter, the court wrote there “needs to be some compliance with the current orders’’ for Wilder to attend previously stipulated anger management and cognitive analytic therapy, according to court records.

The next hearing is set for July 14 and Swift and Wilder were set to meet and confer on the concept of unmonitored visitation, according to court records.

After Wilder’s victory against Herndon in his successful return to the ring, Wilder said, “I laid off a long time getting myself back together, getting myself mentally, physically, emotionally back together. It’s been a long road for me.’’

The NHL draft is entering its second day on Saturday, June 28, and free agency is around the corner on July 1.

But there are also trades to be made as NHL teams acquire or move players to improve their immediate future or get their salary cap situation under control.

There was a big trade on the second day of the draft as the Detroit Red Wings acquired goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks. That followed defensemen changing teams in a couple earlier trades.

A day earlier, the New York Islanders sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for winger Emil Heineman and Montreal’s first two first-round picks (16th and 17th overall).

Trades will pick up with the draft continuing and free agency approaching. Tracking the latest NHL deals:

June 28: Red Wings acquire John Gibson from Ducks

The Detroit Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second- round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Gibson had been mentioned in trade rumors for years and the Red Wings have needed better goaltending for years. Lukas Dostal has emerged as a No. 1 goalie in Anaheim and needs a new contract as a restricted free agent. Mrazek is a better fit financially at $4.25 million than Gibson at $6.4 million. Gibson, who will get more playing time in Detroit, had a solid season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .911 save percentage, a little better than how Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon performed.

June 28: Senators acquire Jordan Spence from Kings

Spence’s ice time had dropped, particularly in the playoffs, so the trade gives him more opportunity. The defenseman is only 24. Los Angeles had drafted a defenseman, London’s Henry Brzustewicz, in the first round. The Kings receive a 2025 third round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder.

June 28: Sabres, Penguins swap defensemen

The Buffalo Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick.. The Sabres are changing up their defense after earlier acquiring Michael Kesselring. Clifton is entering the final year of his contract. Timmins is four years younger.

Also: The Washington Capitals acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm and a 2025 sixth-round pick from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Chase Priskie and a 2025 third-rounder.

June 27: Hurricanes, Blackhawks trade picks

The Carolina Hurricanes trade No. 29 pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for No. 34 and 61, plus a fifth-round in 2027. The Blackhawks select Fargo forward Mason West.

June 27: Kings, Penguins trade draft picks

The Los Angeles Kings trade the No. 24 pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 31st and 59th overall picks. The hometown Kings move down seven spots and pick up a late second-rounder. Pittsburgh uses the pick on University of Michigan winger Will Horcoff, son for former Oilers captain Shawn Horcoff.

June 27: Senators, Predators trade draft picks

The Ottawa Senators trade the No. 21 pick to the Nashville Predators for the 23rd and 67th overall picks. Ottawa moves down two spots and gets a third-rounder. Nashville uses the pick to draft Kitchener (Ontario) defenseman Cameron Reid.

June 27: Penguins, Flyers trade draft picks

The Pittsburgh Penguins trade pick No. 12 to the Philadelphia Flyers for picks No. 22 and 31. No back-to-back picks for the Penguins and the Flyers go from three first-rounders to two. The Flyers take Windsor (Ontario) center Jack Nesbitt with the pick.

June 27: Blue Jackets acquire Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood from Avalanche

The Avalanche get back 20-year-old forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round selection (77th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-rounder. This move helps the Blue Jackets’ depth. Wood has a lot of speed and kills penalties. Coyle, acquired by the Avalanche at the trade deadline, had 25 goals two seasons ago. The Avalanche clear cap space.

June 27: Canadiens acquire Noah Dobson from Islanders

Dobson, a restricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $76 million extension as part of the deal, according to Friedman. Dobson, a skilled offensive defenseman, had 70 points two seasons ago and joins a Montreal blue line that features rookie of the year Lane Hutson. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche gets two picks in the middle of the first round. Could he use the 16th and 17th picks as part of a package to move up in the draft? He didn’t, drafting Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Heineman, whom the Islanders acquired from the Canadiens as part of the deal, is known for his speed and two-way ability.

June 26: Mammoth acquire JJ Peterka from Sabres

The Utah Mammoth will be aggressive this offseason as they head into their second season in Salt Lake City. Peterka is coming off a career-best 68 points and totaled 55 goals the past two seasons. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent and signed a five-year deal with the Mammoth after the trade.

The Sabres, who need to adjust their roster to try to end a 14-season playoff drought, get back defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Kesselring, 25, had a career-best 29 points as he got more ice time because of injuries on the Utah blue line. Doan, 23, is the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan. He has another year left on his contract.

June 26: Panthers acquire Daniil Tarasov from the Blue Jackets

The Panthers give up a 2025 fifth-round pick for Tarasov, 26, a restricted free agent who became available with Jet Greaves emerging in Columbus. Current backup Vitek Vanecek is a pending unrestricted free agent. Tarasov has a career 3.44 goals-against average but those numbers should come down while playing behind a better Panthers defense. Sergei Bobrovsky will be 37 next season and has a year left on his contract. General Bill Zito potentially has found his future No. 1 goalie.

Also: The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick. … In a free agency move, the Dallas Stars re-signed captain Jamie Benn for one year at $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses

June 25: Oilers trade Evander Kane to Canucks

This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency.

June 23: Flyers acquire Trevor Zegras from Ducks

Zegras wanted to play center and the Ducks didn’t have room for him there in their top six. The Flyers land a creative forward who has scored several lacrosse-style goals but also has dealt recently with injuries. The Ducks get back center Ryan Poehling, who wins faceoffs and kills penalties, two areas where Anaheim needed improvement. They also receive a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder.

June 21: Blackhawks, Kraken make trade

The Chicago Blackhawks traded for left wing Andre Burakovsky, sending center Joe Veleno back to the Seattle Kraken. Burakovsky was available after the Kraken earlier acquired Mason Marchment. Burakovsky has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons but bounced back to play 79 games during the 2024-25 season, netting 10 goals and 27 assists with Seattle. Veleno scored 17 points this season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. – Elizabeth Flores

June 19: Kraken acquire Mason Marchment from Stars

The Stars needed to clear out cap space after re-signing Matt Duchene so they traded 22-goal scorer Mason Marchment and his $4.5 million contract to the Seattle Kraken for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder. In addition to his goals, he’s 6-foot-5 and throws hits.