Tuesday, 28 April 2026
IAN WRIGHT | ARSENAL LEGENDS
Ian Wright is an Arsenal legend and the club's second-highest all-time goalscorer, having netted 185 goals in 288 appearances during his seven-year stay from 1991 to 1998.
Career at Arsenal
Wright joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace in 1991 for a then-club record fee of £2.5 million.
He became the club's all-time leading scorer in September 1997, famously revealing a "179 – Just Done It" t-shirt after breaking Cliff Bastin's long-standing record.
While his record was later surpassed by Thierry Henry, he remains a central figure in the club's history.
Major Honours
During his time at Highbury, Wright was a prolific "goal machine" who helped the Gunners secure multiple trophies:
Premier League Title: 1997/98
FA Cup: 1993, 1998
League Cup: 1993
European Cup Winners' Cup: 1994 (though he was suspended for the final)
Recent Updates (April 2026)
Following his professional retirement in 2000, Wright has become a highly influential media personality and broadcaster.
Influence:
In 2025, he was named the UK's second-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.
Punditry:
He recently stepped back from his long-running role on the BBC's Match of the Day but remains a prominent voice on the Stick to Football podcast and various media platforms.
Current Arsenal Involvement:
He is often seen at the Sobha Realty Training Centre and remains very close to the current first-team squad and staff.
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FORMER YOUNG AFRICANS (YANGA) PLAYER HASHIM KAMBI HAS PASSED AWAY
The management of Young Africans SC has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our former club player and renowned Tanzanian film actor, Hashim Kambi.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, the National Arts Council of Tanzania (BASATA), football stakeholders, the Tanzania Film Federation, film artists, as well as all brothers, relatives, and friends affected by this loss.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
- Young Africans|Yanga
LUKA MODRIC UNDERGOES SURGERY WEEKS BEFORE WORLD CUP
Modric sustained a fractured cheekbone in a clash of heads
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| Modric undergoes surgery weeks before World Cup Luka Modric has undergone surgery on a facial injury Getty |
Luka Modric has undergone successful surgery after fracturing his left cheekbone weeks before the 40-year-old AC Milan and Croatia football midfielder is due to participate in his fifth World Cup.
Modric sustained the injury following a clash of heads with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli during Sunday's 0-0 Serie A draw at the San Siro. He left the field`with 10 minutes left.
Although clearly in pain, Modric remained on the bench until the end of the game without receiving medical treatment.
The Croatian federation said national medical staff remained in contact with Modric, who captains the side, as well as his club.
"I've been talking to Luka, and wished him a successful surgery and a quality and speedy recovery," Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said. "I am convinced that he will do everything to be ready `for the World Cup, and we'll provide full support.
"I am confident that the recovery will go according to plan and that Luka, as team captain, will lead us at another major competition this summer."
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| Modric undergoes surgery weeks before World Cup Luka Modric is set to feature at a fifth World Cup Getty |
AC Milan are third in the standings, 12 points behind leaders Inter Milan with four games remaining, and Modric is doubtful to take any part in their season run-in.
A protective mask may be needed should he recover in time for the World Cup, which begins on 11 June. Croatia will face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L.
- Reuters
DR. J CALLS ON STARS TO SAVE DUNK CONTEST Respect The History!!!
The NBA Dunk Contest is on relevancy life support ... but Julius Erving, the first-ever winner in the event, has a way to save it -- telling TMZ Sports it's time for the league's biggest stars to brush up on their history.
We caught up with the Hall of Famer in NYC this week ... and considering he has countless iconic slams to his name, we had to ask about the state of the All-Star Weekend staple.
It's no secret fans are starting to roll their eyes at it ... with randos competing against each other instead of franchise players. Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon and G League star Mac McClung have certainly helped the cause ... but overall, it's been a dud for quite some time.
A big criticism is the fact that LeBron James never took part at any point in his career ... and the same can be said for other superstars.
Dr. J shut down the idea of making it mandatory to participate ... but he did encourage the household names to step up.
Erving suggested they educate themselves on the contest ... and he feels if they do, they'll change their stance on sitting out.
He added the players make too much money to be required to do anything nowadays -- that includes suiting up for games (spicy!!)
So, will the best of the best strove for slam dunk greatness moving forward?? If they do, we have Erving to thank.
There's more -- we also asked about Philly's chances against the Boston Celtics ... and let's just say he's quite optimistic!!
- TMZ
ANGEL REESE BACKS MEGAN THEE STALLION AMID BREAKUP
Angel Reese is publicly backing Megan Thee Stallion following her reported breakup with Klay Thompson, offering a message of support that quickly gained traction online.
Taking to social media, Reese referred to Megan as her “sister,” signaling a close bond and standing firmly in her corner as rumors of the split—and alleged cheating—continue to circulate. While Reese kept her message brief, the tone made it clear she’s riding with Megan during the situation.
The show of support comes as Megan has also appeared to address the breakup herself, posting a simple “Bye y’all” message that many fans interpreted as confirmation of the split. The situation has since sparked heavy conversation across social media, with reactions pouring in from both fans and celebrities.
Reese’s message adds to a growing wave of public support, reinforcing a larger theme of solidarity and empowerment—especially among women in sports and entertainment.
As the story continues to unfold, moments like this highlight how quickly personal news can ripple across culture, with support systems showing up just as fast. 🛑
#AngelReese #MeganTheeStallion #KlayThompson #WNBA #WomenEmpowerment
- The Source Magazine
Monday, 27 April 2026
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN NAMED ‘WORLD TEAM OF THE YEAR’ AT THE LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS
On Monday 20 April 2026 in Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain was crowned ‘World Team of the Year’ at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony. The award recognises the capital club’s historic 2024–2025 season, praised for its team spirit and high-quality performances.
Another team award for Paris Saint-Germain! This trophy, which is awarded annually to the best teams across all sports, sees the capital club’s excellence recognised on an international stage. The accolade highlights the work achieved by the entire Parisian squad. Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, the Rouge & Bleu achieved an unprecedented sextuple: the Champions League, the Intercontinental Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the French League, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions.
This team success is also reflected in the awards and nominations received by several players from the Parisian squad. Ousmane Dembélé, winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, was among the nominees for the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ award, alongside international sporting stars such as Carlos Alcaraz, Armand Duplantis, Marc Márquez, Tadej Pogacar and Jannik Sinner. Désiré Doué, Golden Boy 2025, was also nominated in the ‘Revelation of the Year’ category, alongside João Fonseca, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luke Littler, Lando Norris and Zidi Yu.
The two Parisian players were also the only male footballers nominated across all categories in this year’s awards, a recognition that rewards Paris Saint-Germain’s collective effort and the work accomplished throughout the season.
This accolade thus confirms the strength of the Parisian project, built around performance, teamwork and youth. Paris Saint-Germain – who will play in the Champions League semi-finals – continues to develop with ambition and high standards at the very highest level.
On behalf of everyone at Paris Saint-Germain, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Academy Awards for this highly prestigious honour. This recognition once again reflects the strength of our collective – at Paris Saint-Germain, the real star is the team, both on and off the pitch. We are also very proud to represent Paris, French football and France on the international stage, using the power of sport to bring people together and make a positive impact. These values lie at the heart of the Laureus Awards, and that is what makes this honour, being named the Laureus World Team of the Year, so special for Paris Saint-Germain.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, President of Paris Saint-Germain
- Paris Saint-Germain
ZARAGOZA GOALKEEPER PUNCHES PLAYER, SPARKS BRAWL IN LA LIGA 2 DERBY MATCH
Real Zaragoza’s Esteban Andrada faces a ban for punching Huesca’s Jorge Pulido after being shown a red card.
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| Players of Spanish league's second tier clubs Real Zaragoza and Huesca were involved in an on-field brawl [Screen grab/ Social Media] |
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada faces a long ban for punching a Huesca player in the face, having already been sent off in a match in the second tier of Spanish league football.
The Argentina international, 35, pushed over Jorge Pulido and was dismissed for the incident on Sunday.
Andrada then became enraged, running to hit Pulido and sparking a brawl on the pitch in stoppage time of the derby clash.
Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende were also sent off in the aftermath, with hosts Huesca holding on for a 1-0 win.
Andrada, on loan from Mexican side Monterrey, could be banned for up to 12 matches for the punch as well as the obligatory one-match sanction for his red card.
“We witnessed scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred,” said Zaragoza in a statement.
“The club strongly condemns what happened in that moment, which has unacceptably tarnished a football match of special importance for our region, something that is unacceptable.
“Regarding our player Esteban Andrada, the club will analyse the events that occurred and take the appropriate disciplinary measures.”
Both Zaragoza and Huesca are in the relegation zone and fighting demotion to Spain’s third tier.
- AFP
