In the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Nike and LeBron James have found themselves at the center of controversy over an unusual -- and what many on social media have called tone deaf -- tribute attempt: a shoe in the colorway of the site where Dr. King was assassinated.
The LeBron XXIII "Honor the King" takes inspiration from the teal-colored signage of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where Dr. King was shot and killed on April 4, 1968. The word "Equality" is written on the heel and is one of 23 colorways to be released by Nike commemorating moments throughout James' 23-year NBA career. This one in particular is meant to pay homage to LeBron's 51-point performance against the Grizzlies in Memphis on MLK Day in 2008.
But, as Sandra E. Garcia wrote in the New York Times, "The assassination represents a painful chapter in the history of the city, one long darkened by a shadow of shame over its role in a national tragedy."
The Lorraine Motel reopened in 1991 as the National Civil Rights Museum, although Garcia reported that the museum did not know about the sneaker until a few days ago.
While Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson has emerged as one of the NHL’s top young defensemen, you sometimes forget how young he is. Sanderson is still just 23 years old and remains somewhat reserved, bordering on shy, when dealing with the media.
That’s why his comments on Saturday night in Montreal were especially surprising coming from him. Instead of leaning on the usual clichés NHL players often use, a visibly irritated Sanderson took a hard run at the performance of rookie goaltender Leevi Meriläinen.
“Leevi made some good saves, but at the end of the day you need more than 10 saves to win a game,” Sanderson said.
The remarks followed an emotional night in Montreal, where the Canadiens rallied from a late 5–3 deficit to beat the Senators 6–5 in overtime. Sanderson was outstanding in the game, recording one of the best performances of his career with a goal and three assists.
When asked about his comments by The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie on Tuesday morning following the Senators’ game-day skate in Columbus, Sanderson clearly expressed regret over what he had said.
Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss how goaltending will play out when Linus Ullmark returns.
"Yeah, I mean, first off, I'm pretty embarrassed," Sanderson said. "I think, you know, that's a situation where after a game, (you should) take a few more minutes, take a few deep breaths.
"And I talked to Levy after it played and apologized, and, you know, I still feel really bad. Leevi's a great guy, and I think, you know, that's not what good teammates do. You don't tear each other down. You build each other up, especially after a game like that.
"So, yeah, I'm pretty embarrassed."
Sanderson's original comments sparked debate this week over players publicly calling out teammates. Some called it refreshing and appreciated the honesty; others called it unproductive and inappropriate.
Some have even suggested that it was less of a shot at Merilainen and more of a not-so-subtle message to management that this good young team needs a goalie who can play at this level.
When McKenzie asked again about goaltending, Sanderson admitted that there have been nights when it's been frustrating at times, but that's been true of every position on the team, his included.
"It's a team sport. There are times when the D core isn't playing well, there are times when the forwards aren't doing their job. So, I think there's just those ebbs and flows of the season.
"But at the same time, obviously seeing Linus come back, with him bringing his positivity to our team. We're very excited to have him back soon."
Sanderson then had a chance to say something nice about a recent goaltending performance, this one from veteran James Reimer in his Senators debut on Sunday.
"I thought he played awesome," Sanderson said. "For his first game, he was very sharp. "He grabbed a few guys in the D-core and talked to us about what he likes to do on the ice with communication and whatnot. But, yeah, he made some big saves."
All in all, it's been a good lesson for the Senators' most valuable player. Everyone makes mistakes, especially at 23, but now it's onward and upward; no harm, no foul.
And in making things right today, just as he does with a puck on the power play, Sanderson handled it perfectly.
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Hoops are going Hollywood.
On Sunday, Feb. 15, the 75th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Inglewood, CA’s Intuit Dome, aka the home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Western Conference starters this year include Lakers top scorer Luka Dončić (sixth selection), Warriors sharpshoot Stephen Curry (12th), Thunder 2025 NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (fourth), dominant Nuggets big man Nikola Jokić (eighth) and wiry Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (second).
Starting for the East are the Bucks franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo (10th), 76ers rising star Tyrese Maxey (second selection), clutch Knicks leader Jalen Brunson (third), Pistons bruiser Cade Cunningham (second) and Celtics icon Jaylen Brown (fifth).
Yes, you read that right, LeBron isn’t starting an NBA All-Star Game for the first time 2004 back when George W. Bush was President, Outkast had the No. 1-song in the country with “The Way You Move” and Kenan Thompson was in his first season as an “SNL” cast member.
If you’d like to be there to witness this exciting contest live — in a totally new “USA vs. The World” round-robin format — tickets are available on the primary and secondary market on sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on 2026 NBA All-Star Game tickets was $1,257 including fees on GameTime.
100-level seats start at $3,590 including fees on GameTime as well.
For the uninitiated, the “USA vs. The World” tournament will be between three teams: two consisting of players from the U.S. and one made up of international stars. Games last 12 minutes.
In addition to the this unconventional All-Star series, the high-flying Dunk Contest, tongue-in-cheek Celebrity Game, scrappy Rookie Game and endlessly entertaining practice also take place over the long President’s Day weekend.
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Our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Inglewood, CA’s Intuit Dome below.
NBA All-Star Game 2026 tickets
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NBA Saturday Night 2026
Saturday night, which happens to fall on Valentine’s Day this year, is when things pick up on All-Star Weekend.
The annual skills challenge — made up of the Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and, of course, the Skills Challenge — generally draw more “oohs, ahhs, and whoas” than the actual games.
To see the highest fliers, sharpest shooters and crispest passers at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome, tickets start at $810 including fees on GameTime.
NBA Celebrity Game 2026
Although we don’t know who will take the floor for this year’s celebrity game, we’d guess it’ll be a mishmash of rappers, former NBA players, current NFL stars, Backstreet Boys and comedians based on the bizarre yet always entertaining rosters from years past.
If this sounds like your idea of goofy hoops fun, you can scoop up seats for $81 including fees on StubHub.
NBA Rookie Game 2026
Friday night’s Rising Stars Challenge, aka the Rookie Game, is where the league’s most talented first and second-year players compete for bragging rights on Friday, Feb. 13.
Tickets can be snagged for $113 including fees on GameTime to see the game’s future stars before they become household names.
Hoping to sit in the lower-level?
We found tickets priced at $310 including fees (also on GameTime).
As of now, rosters have not been announced for the Rising Stars Challenge.
How to watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities
If you can’t make it out to La La Land this year, it’s no biggie.
You can catch the All-Star Game on NBC.
The Rising Stars Challenge and All-Star Saturday Night will also be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
ESPN is airing the Celebrity Game this year.
Huge 2026 concert tours
Sadly, the NBA All-Star weekend comes only once every February.
Thankfully, huge concerts drop into cities all over North America year-round.
Here are just five tours we’re most excited about that may be headed to a venue near you soon.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
The trade came as a shock, as neither player was seemingly on the trade block for either team, and Bolduc was coming off an impressive second NHL season in which he scored 19 goals and 36 points in 72 games.
Mailloux, on the other hand, had played just seven NHL games in 2024-25, but did notch two goals and four points.
While it was a trade that came out of nowhere, it’s one where logic was evident on both sides. The Canadiens needed to add young scoring wingers to their lineup, and did so with Bolduc. For the Blues, they wanted to add youth and offense to their blueline, doing so with Mailloux.
In the Blues case, the trade was always going to involve patience. Defensemen take longer to develop than forwards, especially wingers, and in Mailloux’s case, his most significant need for improvement was on the defensive side of the puck. This season, his struggles defensively have been on display.
The 22-year-old has recorded just one goal and one assist in 34 NHL games this season. He’s averaging 13:47 of ice time and owns a minus-22 rating. Though Mailloux’s game has steadied since his dreadful start to the season. Mailloux was sent to the Springfield Thunderbirds for a five-game stint before returning to the NHL.
Since his return, he’s skated alongside Cam Fowler, and the chatter about his game has diminished. He’s seen his ice time increase and was rewarded with a one-year contract extension.
Zachary Bolduc (David Kirouac-Imagn Images)
Bolduc, on the other hand, has been the opposite. He stormed out of the gates, scoring in his first three games with the Habs, and saw ice time on the top line as well as the top power play unit. His production tailed off, and his role with the Canadiens slowly decreased. He’s been skating on the fourth line recently and sees time on the second power play unit.
He, too, is just 22 years old and is still developing, but the early narrative that the Canadiens fleeced the Blues in a trade that saw two former 2021 first-round picks swap has evaporated.
Much is still left to change, but at the moment, the trade has had its ups and downs for both teams.
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When the NBA announced the starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star game, there was one name that was left off.
LeBron James.
For 21 years, James has been selected to and named an All-Star starter — an NBA record. But this year always seemed like a long shot, considering how the 2025–26 season has played out thus far.
RUI HACHIMURA FROM THE CORNER FOR THE WIN OFF THE LEBRON JAMES DIME!
After 21 years, LeBron James is no longer an All-Star starter. NBAE via Getty Images
He missed the first 14 games of the season dealing with sciatica, and played far below his standards once he returned. His NBA record of 1,297 consecutive games scoring 10+ points came to end on Dec. 4 against Toronto. Sitting at eight points, James passed up a chance to continue the streak when he found Rui Hachimura open in the corner for a game-winning three-pointer.
In 24 games (out of a possible 41), James is averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 and 5.9 rebounds per game. His points and rebounds per game numbers are the worst in his 23-year career outside of his rookie season.
However, James has found his rhythm since the start of the new year. He’s averaging 26.6 points, 7.6 assists and 7.6 rebounds per game on 52.8 percent shooting from the field.
The voting process for starters is made up of three groups: 50% fan voting; 25% a panel of media voters; 25% player voting. The reserves will be selected by the NBA’s coaches and announced on Sunday.
The Lakers are in the thick of the Western Conference playoff picture, sitting at 25–16 and in sixth place. They’re 1.5 games ahead of the Warriors (eighth place) and three games behind the Nuggets (third place).
Although LeBron isn’t starting, the Lakers will be well represented.
Luka Dončić will be starting alongside Warriors star guard Steph Curry and reigning MVP and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They’re joined by Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who beat out Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards in a tie.
James is pictured with the NBA Rookie of the Year plaque in 2004. FilmMagic
Starting for the Eastern Conference are: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks; Jalen Brunson, Knicks; Cade Cunningham, Pistons; Tyrese Maxey, 76ers; and Jaylen Brown, Celtics.
This year’s All-Star game will look significantly different than the past as the NBA has adopted a “Team USA versus the World” format. The group of All-Stars chosen will be broken down into three rosters; two representing Team USA and one representing international players.
Of the 10 starters announced, five are American and five are international. Once the 14 reserves are announced, if there are fewer than 16 American players or eight international players, NBA commissioner Adam Silver will add more All-Stars until each team represented has eight players.
Tyrese Maxey is making a leap and is fresh off a 29-point, eight-assist, eight-steal performance in a win over the lowly Pacers on Monday evening. Let’s lean into the energy Maxey is creating and do a “5 Sixers thoughts” column dedicated solely to him…
Maxey: All-Star Game starter and… future All-Star Game MVP?
No guard has been this type of lightning force for the Sixers since Allen Iverson’s peak. Iverson’s age-25 season saw him win NBA MVP honors and lead the Sixers to the Finals. While both of those things unfortunately feel a tad out of reach for Maxey in his own age-25 season, there was another accolade that Iverson picked up that year that Maxey could undoubtedly challenge for: All-Star Game MVP.
In a legendary bout at the 2001 All-Star Game in Washington, D.C., Iverson dropped 25 points to go with five assists and four steals as the East beat an ultra-stacked Western Conference squad. With Maxey’s first All-Star starting nod under his belt now for next month’s festivities, he could no doubt heat up and add an All-Star Game MVP Award to his mantle.
I need the New Balance Maxeys
I haven’t bought a pair of fresh basketball sneakers in a long time, settling more so into New Balance trainers and HOKAs for daily use as I’ve progressed into my 30s. That’s a reality check for sure. The era of me gobbling up Air Jordan 11s and 4s with busboy money at the turn of the 2010s is sadly long gone.
I don’t think anyone’s been in a rush to wear some Joel Embiid Sketchers, but, historically, from Charles Barkley to Iverson himself, Sixers players have had some legendary signature sneakers. I need Maxey to continue that tradition. Guards always have better designs than big men anyway…
Remember when…
A 20-year-old rookie Maxey played fewer minutes in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Hawks (77) than Furkan Korkmaz (139) and 34-year-old George Hill (110)? Awesome stuff. I’m not still bitter or anything! It’s not like that series irrevocably changed my relationship with the Sixers as an entity and the sport of basketball as a whole or anything!
What I most want from Maxey this spring…
I am more of a Sixers pessimist than most even before last week’s skid. I am under no pretense that this team is making the Finals, but my true goal for the Sixers overall this season, and Maxey specifically, is for him to be the best player in a playoff series that the team wins. Sure, people far and wide would joke about it just being another second-round exit from a franchise famous for them, but the equation is so different than it has been at different points in the Joel Embiid era.
A first-round matchup that sees Maxey going nuclear and looking like one of the best players on the planet in victory could even warm my frozen Sixers soul.
The city needs to rally around Maxey more
Look, I know it’s an Eagles city and it always will be. I’m freaking out over who the next offensive coordinator will be just as much as anyone. The Phillies are pissing everyone off before pitchers and catchers even report though. The Flyers are sagging after their own promising start. The Sixers have the floor at the moment. Up-and-downs and injuries, per usual, have kept them from firmly establishing themselves as legitimate Eastern Conference contenders, but isn’t rooting for a guy like Maxey something we always wished for since the dawn of the post-Iverson era?
The Process years were all about establishing Embiid as one of the game’s greatest and while that panned out, it didn’t result in the team success we all dreamed it would bring about. That sucks, but that’s the reality of contention in the modern NBA. I understand people who are jaded and have tuned out since the collapses in 2021 and 2023 and the health setbacks that Embiid has had to endure, but isn’t this what it was all about? Watching an in-prime superstar command the court and make the extraordinary seem ordinary?
A magical run to the Finals isn’t happening in a few months, but what’s to say that’s not the case two years from now with an improved VJ Edgecombe as an elite running mate for this guy? I don’t have to convince the people who read this fine site of that, but I wish Philly felt at least a tad more all in on Maxey.
During the four games Rui Hachimura has played in since returning from his calf injury, his play hasn’t necessarily impressed.
The Lakers forward is averaging 7.8 points, and shooting just 31.3% from 3-point range. Those numbers are a far cry from his season averages of 12.1 points per game and 42.9% shooting percentage from deep.
While Hachimura hasn’t returned to his expected level of play just yet, he did have some bright moments during the Lakers’ win against the Raptors.
In the third quarter, Hachimura scored eight points, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers to help the Lakers take control of the game.
After the win, Hachimura explained that his playing time is still limited and that a good second-half shift can help him get back into a groove.
“I’m still on a minutes restriction, Hachimura said. “I’m still trying to get back to my rhythm and those kind of things help me. It’s a long season. We’re at the halfway point. We have to, as a team, we got to connect to each other again. I think we have one day rest, whatever that is. We got to rest tomorrow and then get back on Tuesday against Denver.”
So the playing time he’s gotten so far is not necessarily an indication of his spot in the rotation.
Once he is available to play with no restrictions, we’ll see whether Redick relegates him to the bench or if he’ll once again start ahead of a player like Jake LaRavia.
For now, the objective for Hachimura has to be to continue ramping up so he can be fully healthy and return to that elite catch-and-shoot player he’s been all season for the purple and gold.
Once he does that, the rest of the details, like when he comes in and whether he starts, will take care of itself.
The Lakers are set to begin an eight-game road trip, so hopefully, at some point during that time away from LA, Hachimura will be fully available to play.
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques says it was simply a “misunderstanding” that left star recruit Babar Azam fuming at teammate Steve Smith – but confirmed the duo are “back friendly again”.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
Odom, 46, was pulled over Saturday on Interstate 15 near Harry Reid International Airport, according to Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn Haggstrom.
He could face charges including DUI, excessive speed and failure to properly maintain a travel lane, Haggstrom said.
Haggstrom didn't have attorney information for Odom. An email seeking comment from a sports agent for Odom wasn't immediately returned.
Clark County jail records showed that Odom was no longer in custody as of Tuesday.
Odom won championships in 2009 and 2010 with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks during a 14-year NBA career.
His 2013 marriage to Khloe Kardashian was tabloid fodder and the couple appeared together on a reality TV show before divorcing months later. That same year, Odom was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles.
In 2015, Odom made headlines after suffering a medical episode during a stay at a legal brothel in Nevada called Love Ranch.
José Berríos came to the Jays in a trade with the Twins at the deadline in 2021. Austin Martin and Simeon Woods Richardson went to Minnesota.
The Jays signed Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract after the 2021 season. There is an opt-out after the 2026 season, and there are $5 million incentive bonuses in both 2027 and 2028. Opting out after this season would be costly to him. He will make $18,714,286 this year, and $24,714,285 in 2027, and $1 more in 2028. I have a hard time believing he could do better than that at age 33.
I understand that he wasn’t thrilled to be left off the playoff roster, and I’m sure I wouldn’t have been either. TSN posted this:
“He was not happy,” Atkins said, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. “He was disappointed that he wasn’t in our rotation. He handled it well, but then when it came down to roster selection, he wasn’t on it.”
“It’s always tough when someone of his pedigree is not in the rotation,” Atkins explained of the late-season move. “I’m sure he was not excited with that decision. Having to be the one who makes it makes it very difficult. I’d describe the relationship as solid, professional.”
It would be tough to have been such a steady presence in the rotation for several years and then be forgotten when the team is finally doing well.
In four and a half seasons with the Jays, Berríos has a 53-39 record and a 4.09 ERA in 138 starts (he had a 4.08 ERA in 135 starts with the Twins, he’s nothing if not consistent). He has a 6.9 bWAR in his time with the Jays.
2025 didn’t quite match his previous two. He had a 4.17 ERA in 31 games, 30 starts, and a 1.3 bWAR. Not bad, but a step back from what he’s been. He pitched 166 innings, the least he’s thrown since 2017, but that was still 23rd most in the AL.
There is a cost to throwing as many innings as he has over the past several years.
The question is how he fits into the Jays’ plans this year. We have Shane Bieber, Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Cody Ponce and Trey Yesavage set for the rotation. Eric Lauer and Ricky Tiedmann are available in case of injury.
You can never have too much pitching, but, presuming the others are healthy, it is pretty hard to imagine that Berríos wouldn’t be the odd man out.
It’s a tough spot for the team. I have my doubts that he can be traded, at least without sending a lot of money along with him.
Anyway, Steamer thinks he’ll pitch in 47 games, 19 starts, 139 innings with a 4.37 ERA. I have no idea. He could fill a long relief role, but we already seem to have a lot of pitchers in the pen as well. But, he’s going to be pain, so he’ll be on the roster.
Who: Phoenix Suns (26-17) @ Philadelphia 76ers (23-18)
When: 5:00 pm Arizona Time
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Watch: Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports
Listen: KMVP 98.7
Tonight finally looks to be the night that Jalen Green returns for the Phoenix Suns from his two-and-a-half-month absence with a hamstring injury. Before yesterday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, Suns head coach Jordan Ott said as much, saying that all signs point to him playing in today’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Green, 23, was one of the main pieces the Suns acquired when they traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets during the offseason. A 20-point scorer for his career, Green played two games for the Suns this year after re-aggravating his hamstring that he had hurt before the season. In two games this season, Green averaged 15.5 points per game in the two contests, but got hurt in the second. Green’s 29 points were the second-most ever scored in a Suns debut, and his six made threes are the most ever in a Suns debut.
Coming into the matchup, the Suns have momentum. Strong games from Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, and Collin Gillespie, along with the team hitting 20 or more threes, led the team to a 126-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets for their second in a row and fifth in seven games.
Phoenix is currently tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for sixth in the Western Conference. A win tonight over the Philadelphia 76ers would make them ten games over .500 for the first time this season and since the 2023-24 season. Philadelphia is no easy opponent, however.
Projected Starting Lineups
Injury Report
Suns
Mark Williams — QUESTIONABLE (Right Knee Injury Management)
Jordan Goodwin — AVAILABLE (Jaw Sprain)
76ers
Joel Embiid — OUT (Right Ankle Injury Management)
Paul George — QUESTIONABLE (Left Knee Injury Management)
Johni Broome — DOUBTFUL (Left Thumb)
Kelly Oubre, Jr. — AVAILABLE (Left Knee)
What to Watch For
Obviously, how Jalen Green performs and how the team adjusts to his presence. There’s not a large sample size of how he’ll perform as a Sun, considering he’s played just one whole game without getting hurt, and Dillon Brooks didn’t play in it. Presumably, he’ll be on a minutes restriction, so just because he’s likely to start does not mean that he’ll be playing starters’ minutes.
Look for Devin Booker to be the team’s primary ball handler and shift back to playing point guard, which he did before Collin Gillespie became a starter. The Suns look to have a stronger bench unit if Green is starting. Gillespie and Grayson Allen look to be the team’s first subs, along with Jordan Goodwin playing a combo guard role.
Like Jordan Ott said postgame after the team’s win, there will be bumps in the process of implementing Green into the rotation, but his presence around the team while injured should help.
"We're a top-five defense, that's where it's gonna start. (On) Offense we need his speed."
-Jordan Ott on Jalen Green's pending return and how it will impact the team on the court@BrightSideSun
Both teams are coming off victories yesterday. Joel Embiid hasn’t played in a back-to-back in over two years, and Mark Williams’ status for back-to-backs is always in the air. Even with Green returning, the Suns could be missing one of their starters with a roster that played a game less than 24 hours before tip-off.
If the Suns can do what they did against the Nets, make threes early, move the ball, and limit turnovers, they should be in good shape to get their third-straight win. After being a mystery going into the season, the 76ers are having a strong year. Sitting in fifth in the Eastern Conference, when Joel Embiid has been in the lineup, he’s produced strong numbers, and Tyrese Maxey was just named an All-Star Starter yesterday. Phoenix will have their hands full with Maxey, one of the league’s best guards and leading scorers, they’ll need to find ways to limit his production to get the win.
Prediction
Suns keep the winning ways rolling. Whether Mark Williams plays or not, I don’t expect Joel Embiid to, so Philadelphia won’t have a strong advantage inside. Jalen Green’s return should give Phoenix another ball handler and fresh legs in the second half of a back-to-back. Give me the Suns in a good win.
Erling Haaland: Having grown up in Bryne, a mere 1,948 kilometres south of Bodo, this represents something of a homecoming for the Manchester City striker. The 25-year-old has scored five goals in the Champions League this season and will be hoping to add to his tally following an extremely fallow period in which he has scored just one goal, a penalty against Brighton, in his last seven games in all competitions.
Marc Guehi: The England defender completed a £20m move to Manchester City from Crystal Palace yesterday, with Pep Guardiola describing him as a high-class defender who is the “perfect age” and will provide an immediate boost owing to injuries. Sadly, the boost won’t be as immediate as Pep would like because his new recruit is ineligible to play against Bodo/Glimt. Jamie Jackson reports from just north of the Arctic Circle …
