On April 22 Beijing time, in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Lakers faced the Rockets at home. For the Lakers, Doncic and Reaves remained absent, leaving James to lead the team alone. Although Durant scored 20 points in the first half, the Lakers performed well overall and maintained their lead throughout. In the second half, the Rockets briefly overtook them early on, but James' outstanding play helped the Lakers pull away again.

Under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard, Coventry City has officially clinched the English First Division title following a decisive victory over Portsmouth.

Coach Vincent Kompany has listed his family's luxurious villa in Cheshire for sale because he plans to stay in Germany with his family.

Paul Pogba unexpectedly defends Bruno Fernandes, stating that the MU star is of sufficient caliber to compete for the Ballon d'Or if he played for a bigger club, where trophies are no longer a barrier.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place over nearly two months, with 48 national teams competing to win the world championship in matches held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Report by journalist Lu Mi Before this special CSL season started, Chengdu Rongcheng, the only team in the championship contender group without points deduction, was naturally considered the top favorite by the public. However, unexpectedly, after the first seven rounds, another team that remained unbeaten and closely trailed Rongcheng was the promoted team Chongqing Tongliang Dragons. Following their 2-1 away victory against the defending champions last night, they have now achieved four consecutive wins in the CSL.

Special Contribution/Song Ci On April 21, in the 7th round of the Chinese Super League, Guoan faced Xinpengcheng away. Amid a five-match winless streak in the league, the worst start in club history, injuries, and mounting pressure, the team fought until the final moment. Substitute Zhang Xizhe scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, securing a 1-0 victory and three hard-earned points.

Reported by journalist Wang Wei: After twelve years, Peng Weiguo has returned to the professional football sector. On April 21, Guangxi Hengchen Club officially announced that Peng Weiguo will serve as the club's general manager, fully responsible for the club's daily operations, commercial development, and youth training system construction.

Vietnam's U17 team under Cristiano Roland is making a strong impression with a modern style of play, impressive results, and a promising young talent pool that opens up dreams of reaching continental heights.

The Thai women's national team rises 3 spots to rank 50th in the world after winning the FIFA Series 2026.