Championship Football Buzz

Aug

Football

Jobe Bellingham hails 'unforgettable' season after Sunderland promotion and Dortmund move

Jobe Bellingham called his 2024/25 campaign "unforgettable" after helping Sunderland win promotion and then sealing a move to Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old won the Championship’s Young Player of the Year and shared a Wembley image on July 9, 2025, reflecting on “two great clubs.” His rise now shapes Sunderland’s summer strategy as they target the next wave of high-upside talent like Diarra, Sadiki and Talbi.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Football

Dom Hyam counting down the days to Blackburn Rovers return

Blackburn Rovers centre-back Dom Hyam says he’s counting down the days to his return after a frustrating spell out injured. The defender has stepped up rehabilitation and is pushing to rejoin full team training, with staff managing his workload. His comeback would boost a backline that has missed his aerial strength and leadership.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Business

Sainsbury’s human rights push: Fairtrade wages, modern slavery benchmark, and a new model for supply chains

Sainsbury’s says it is raising the bar on human rights, topping CCLA’s Modern Slavery Benchmark and accelerating fair wages for banana workers three years ahead of the industry’s 2027 target. The grocer leads UK sales of Fairtrade bananas and sugar and has generated £75m for Fairtrade producers since 2000. Its four-pillar plan covers ethical buying, rigorous sourcing rules, targeted risk action, and industry collaboration.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

UK News

Notting Hill Carnival: Family day draws thousands as police tighten security in west London

Thousands packed west London for Notting Hill Carnival’s family day, with children leading a shorter parade and steel pan bands setting the tone. Police increased patrols and plain-clothed teams after past years saw violence and weapons arrests. Organizers added water stations in the heat and honored Grenfell victims with moments of silence. Few serious incidents were reported.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Football

FA Cup semi-final draw sets Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City at Wembley

Crystal Palace face Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest meet Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on April 26-27. Palace arrive on a five-game winning run, Villa cruised past Preston with Marcus Rashford scoring twice, Forest edged Brighton on penalties for their first semi since 1991, and City came from behind at Bournemouth despite an ankle knock for Erling Haaland.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Football

Everton new stadium wins Jamie Carragher’s approval: ‘Like Goodison, only steeper’

Jamie Carragher praised Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock after a tour, calling the stands steep and the feel “like Goodison.” He singled out the south stand safe standing section as the heartbeat of the atmosphere and urged fans to bring the noise for the first Premier League match there. The 52,888-capacity ground marks Everton’s move after 139 years at Goodison Park.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Entertainment

Jerry Adler, Sopranos mainstay and Broadway veteran behind the scenes, dies at 96

Jerry Adler, the veteran Broadway stage manager who became a familiar face on TV in his 60s, has died at 96 in New York City. Best known as Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos, Adler worked behind the scenes on more than 50 Broadway shows, including the original My Fair Lady, before a three-decade screen career. He also appeared in The Good Wife, Mad About You, Rescue Me, and films like Manhattan Murder Mystery.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Television

King & Conqueror: BBC period epic starts filming, expands cast for 2025 premiere

BBC’s new historical drama King & Conqueror has begun filming and unveiled an expanded cast. James Norton plays Harold Godwinson opposite Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William the Conqueror in an eight-part series about the road to 1066. Created by Michael Robert Johnson and produced by New Pictures, the show promises a character-driven take with big-scale battles. It premieres August 24, 2025 on BBC One and iPlayer.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Premier League

Everton 2-0 Brighton: Grealish lights up Hill Dickinson Stadium on a historic opening night

Everton marked the opening of Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton, exactly 133 years after Goodison Park’s first game. Jack Grealish assisted both goals on his full debut as Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner scored. Jordan Pickford saved Danny Welbeck’s late penalty. Ndiaye became the first Premier League scorer at the new ground and also netted the final goal at Goodison in May.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Premier League

Everton open Hill Dickinson Stadium with 2-0 win over Brighton on Goodison’s 133rd anniversary

Everton marked the first competitive match at Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton, exactly 133 years after Goodison Park officially opened. Jack Grealish set up both goals on his debut for Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner. Jordan Pickford saved a Danny Welbeck penalty to preserve the clean sheet. David Moyes’ side looked organized and energized in their new home.

Kellan Fitzpatrick