If Manchester United players were to choose, most in the dressing room would vote to appoint Carrick permanently. They like his management style, enjoy his training sessions, and feel the coaching team led by former England assistant Steve Holland is well-organized. However, player approval does not guarantee Carrick the permanent manager position. Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not fully appreciate Carrick.

Svay Rieng Club and Bangkok United ended in a draw in the postponed group stage match of the Shopee Cup 2025/26 on April 22 evening.

Coach Cristiano Roland expresses caution in his assessment of Malaysia U17 ahead of the Southeast Asia U17 Championship 2026 final, despite Vietnam U17 having defeated this opponent twice with significant scores in the group stage.

On April 23 Beijing time, Spurs interior player Wembanyama fell heavily during the second quarter of Game 2 against the Trail Blazers yesterday and was subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. Fortunately, there are currently no signs indicating other accompanying injuries. According to San Antonio Express reporter Mike Finger, head coach Mitch Johnson confirmed this situation in the post-game media interview, and two team staff members also verified it.

On April 23 Beijing time, the NBA officially announced that Spurs player Keldon Johnson has been named the Sixth Man of the Year. He defeated the Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the Nuggets' Tim Hardaway Jr. to claim the award. The Spurs have now secured two major awards; previously, Victor Wembanyama was unanimously selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. Johnson received 63 first-place votes, totaling 404 points.

Manchester City secures a minimal victory over Burnley to claim the top spot, simultaneously relegating their opponent after a disastrous season.

On April 23 Beijing time, the Rockets made a major acquisition last summer by trading for Kevin Durant, hoping to improve the team's stagnant offensive performance in the 2025 playoffs. However, up to now, the desired results have not materialized as expected. Rockets reporter William Guillory detailed that even with Durant joining, the Rockets' scoring woes have persisted into this postseason.

On April 23 Beijing time, model Jenna and Suns star Booker may not reconcile. According to People magazine, Jenna and Jacob Elordi have been quietly dating and spending time together privately recently. An insider exclusively revealed to People: "Over the past two months, they have frequently met and spent time together, gradually getting to know each other." Their romance rumors have also continued to develop and spread widely.

The comeback 2-1 victory over U17 Australia in the semifinals of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship not only secured U17 Vietnam's spot in the final, but also drew Southeast Asian media attention to a very special aspect.

Coach Cristiano Roland asserts that patience is the key enabling Vietnam U17 to overturn the deficit and defeat Australia.