Author: Grace Johnson

The NBA’s 2026 All-Star Game will air in a daytime slot on Sunday afternoon and be broadcast on NBC, ending its long-standing run on TNT. The league announced the move as part of broader All-Star Weekend changes, including a new game format featuring two U.S. teams versus one World team in a round-robin of four 12-minute games. Officials said the shift to NBC aims to reach a wider audience, leveraging the network’s national platform and expanding exposure for the league’s marquee event. The daytime schedule is expected to make the game more accessible to families and younger viewers. The move…

A legend returns to DublinIn July 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo landed in Dublin as the most talked-about footballer in the world. Sixteen years later, and even as he begins to discuss retirement, little has changed. Back then, the Portuguese superstar came to make his Real Madrid debut in the unlikely setting of Shamrock Rovers’ Tallaght Stadium. On Thursday, just eight miles across the city at Aviva Stadium, he will chase another milestone — qualification for his sixth and final World Cup, set for North America next summer. That debut in Real Madrid’s white shirt came months after his first of five…

Sunday began and ended in celebration for Pep Guardiola. The 54-year-old marked his 1,000th match as a manager with his 716th victory. His Manchester City side swept aside champions Liverpool in style at Etihad Stadium. As the final whistle blew, home fans sang “We’ve got Guardiola” to the tune of Glad All Over. Their chant echoed a sense of gratitude and belief. The foundations for another Premier League challenge are firmly in place. Last season, Guardiola and City looked drained. Injuries piled up after a record fourth consecutive league title. But the injection of new talent has revived both the…

Robert Lewandowski delivered a masterclass with a stunning hat-trick that kept Barcelona within three points of league leaders Real Madrid. The Polish forward opened the scoring in the ninth minute after a penalty awarded for Marcos Alonso’s handball on Fermin Lopez’s shot. Celta strike back fast Celta Vigo responded immediately. Just 22 seconds after Marcus Rashford’s missed one-on-one, Sergio Carreira finished off a lightning counter-attack to level the score. Rashford made amends in the 36th minute when his precise cross found Lewandowski, who volleyed in to restore Barcelona’s lead. First-half drama continues Celta refused to give up. Borja Iglesias curled…

Malo Gusto finally scored his first senior goal after 165 career appearances as Chelsea defeated managerless Wolves 3-0 to move up to second in the Premier League. The defender headed home in the 51st minute of his 98th match since joining the club in 2023. Joao Pedro doubled the lead, and Pedro Neto finished the scoring in a commanding display. Chelsea struggled to break down Wolves in the first half, and some supporters at Stamford Bridge even voiced their frustration at half-time. Despite dominating possession, the home side failed to create many clear chances. Wolves, temporarily led by academy coaches…

Pep Guardiola will manage his 1,000th career game when Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. The Spanish coach admits he struggles to fully grasp the scale of his achievements. Since taking charge of Barcelona B in 2007, Guardiola has collected 715 victories across all competitions. He has won 12 top-flight titles with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, and lifted three Champions League trophies. The 54-year-old has lost only 128 matches and claimed another 14 cup victories during his career. Asked if he tracks his total wins, Guardiola admitted the numbers are astonishing. He said he…

Jude Bellingham’s return to the England squad marks only the first phase of his reintegration under head coach Thomas Tuchel. England face Serbia at Wembley and then Albania, but qualification for next summer’s World Cup is already secured. For Bellingham, though, the pressure remains intense. Tuchel sent a strong message when he left Bellingham out of the last camp, despite the player’s wish to take part. England sealed qualification in Latvia without him, and Tuchel’s decision was deliberate. There will be no star system and no automatic recalls, not even for a 22-year-old who shines at Real Madrid. No special…

Mauricio Pochettino admits he still misses the Premier League. The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss hopes to return one day. Now in charge of the United States national team, he prepares for the 2026 World Cup with clear ambitions and lingering memories of English football. Missing the thrill of English football Pochettino spent years on the touchline in England. He joined Southampton after leaving Espanyol, then moved to Tottenham, where he reached the 2019 Champions League final. Later, he led Chelsea before leaving in 2024.He told a sports interviewer that the Premier League remains the best competition in the world.…

Former England captain Sir David Beckham has officially received a knighthood for his services to football and British society. The 50-year-old appeared on King Charles’ Birthday Honours list earlier this year and was knighted by the monarch during a ceremony in Berkshire on Tuesday. Beckham expresses pride and patriotism “I couldn’t be prouder,” said Beckham. “People know how patriotic I am. I love my country.” He emphasised how important the monarchy is to his family. “I’ve always said how significant it is for us,” he added. Beckham said that wherever he travels, people want to talk about the British monarchy.…

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has become the talk of the Premier League. Many now call him the signing of the season, and his latest performance proved why. When the Black Cats signed the 33-year-old from Bayer Leverkusen for £13 million in the summer, few imagined the move would work this well. Xhaka’s powerful strike from outside the box earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw at home against Everton. That single point lifted the promoted club back into the Premier League’s top four — a Champions League position just a quarter of the way through the season. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher…