This page will continue updating over time! This is the bulk of my best news-related articles across all sports and categories, sorted by ascending order in a monthly format. Articles written pre-January 2024 have been archived and don’t feature in this list, to avoid unnecessary clutter.
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2024
March, April
We shall see: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk endorses Slot, as sides close to deal
Alex Pereira open to various possibilities, wants activity after early KO win at UFC 300
Kawhi Leonard’s inflamed knee injury leaves him doubtful for Mavericks series
Activity now key for Moicano as recovery win sees him ranked #10 at lightweight
Wardley, coach Davison reflect on Clarke draw – desire for rematch already obvious
Mokaev’s last showing cost him, says Erceg before surprise Pantoja title shot
Brentford, Crystal Palace and Wolves all circling for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah
Ilia Topuria’s coach Climent insists new champion will sell out Real’s Bernabeu
De Zerbi’s managerial future unclear as cluster of top clubs circle for Brighton boss
Vettori on hold with undisclosed injury, Curtis steps up to rematch Allen on Apr. 6
Poirier pushing for Makhachev title shot in June, after his gutsy Saint-Denis display
Billam-Smith bullish, unpicks Riakporhe’s big weakness before their title rematch
January, February
Report: Liverpool keen to bolster defence, Marc Guehi and Tosin Adarabioyo linked
Steve Kerr extended to align with Curry in Golden State, the Kuminga issue settled
After first start vs. Brentford, City’s Oscar Bobb now set for new contract extension
Mayer rematch? Ben Shalom: Natasha Jonas’ future is up to her, after SD10 win
Ten games into his Indiana stint, Siakam key in Hornets win and excited for more
Rising HW prospect Johnny Fisher wants active 2024, build on Southern Area title win
Multiple clubs keen, Chelsea’s Broja in familiar territory — seals Fulham loan switch
Tszyu-Lubin plans for March light-middleweight world title fight fall through
Milan linked with Everton defender Ben Godfrey as their own injury woes persist
Jimmy Butler happy to close in on injury return, unbothered by awards ineligibility
NBA: Rubio retires, Payton II injury, Wemby’s minutes restriction plus more
Timeless archives – headline stories, news from the past
2023
August-December
Knicks shift RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and more in OG Anunoby trade
British middleweight champion Heaney eyes Janibek in three-fight plan for 2024
Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill targets Major, Olympic success for surging Italian in 2024
Pistons HC Monty Williams bemoans Detroit’s limp fight after 14th straight loss
Andy Murray splits from Ivan Lendl for a third time after poor end to 2023
Reports: Crystal Palace agree new £100kpw extension deal with Eberechi Eze
Sail into the sunset? Froch, Groves question Fury’s desire after Ngannou display
Tari Eason’s ambitious defensive targets a good sign of where Houston want to be
Tottenham’s Maddison hails happy dynamic, vows to repay £40m fee after first goal
Brad Gilbert in her corner and changing mentalities, Gauff’s growth clear to see
Amanda Nunes confirms she has nerve damage in her legs, doesn’t rule out return
Ruiz, Wallin eye late-notice Joshua fight, Whyte returns ‘adverse finding’ in drug test
Zhang-Joyce 2 prep
Zhang on motivation, making training developments and targeting Joyce’s eye
Joyce on fluctuating weight, desire to improve and more before Zhang rematch
Joe Joyce’s trainer Ismael Salas admits he too overlooked Zhang, ahead of rematch
January-July
Zverev, Fritz and Swiatek all clinch titles on home soil, as Popyrin pips Wawrinka
Pochettino lays down Levi Colwill gauntlet as Chelsea insist centre-back not for sale
Fulham, Forest and Milan all linked with move for Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi
Milan rivals, Leipzig, Monaco and Villarreal linked with Arsenal’s £34m-rated Balogun
Denver down Lakers to complete series sweep, reach the NBA Finals for first time
Spurs win draft lottery, as Wembanyama lauds Texas in celebratory interview
Eddie Hearn confirms plan moving forward for Cordina, Barrett and others
Casper Ruud, Dan Evans return to winning ways on clay in Estoril, Marrakech
Wimbledon 2023: AELTC, LTA reverse ban on Russian, Belarusian players competing
“They don’t know me,” Rybakina insists as coach’s forceful guidance criticised
Before Jessica Andrade matchup, Lauren Murphy says Shevchenko won’t win forever
Garcia: “I lost the battle but not the war, I’ll continue,” after Davis R9 TKO loss
2022
Specials
Who was Nick Bollettieri? Remembering the HOF tennis coach, who died aged 91
Fury feels 2023 will be biggest career year, assesses matchups vs. Usyk, Joyce
Shalom, Riakporhe, Clarke and more: BOXXER comments, before a busy 2023
Denzel Bentley vs. Hamzah Sheeraz: Both boxers open to possible future showdown
John Ryder vs. Zach Parker media day: Who said what, before Nov. 26’s main event?
Simona Halep drug suspension: What is Roxadustat and what’s next for her?
World Cup: Nov. 20 to Dec. 18
Kolo Muani reflects on magical experience, while Morocco duo set to leave Angers
Portugal’s Fernando Santos is ninth manager to part ways post-tournament
Tagliafico praises Messi before semi-final — Messi masterful, Argentina into final
Mbappe puts Poles to the sword and Ramos runs riot against Swiss as all four QFs set
Croatia draw sees Belgium crash out and Martinez depart, they must now rebuild
Belgium boss Martinez rubbishes negative news before crunch clash vs. Croatia
Christian Pulisic excited, determined to change the way the world sees US soccer
Anass Zaroury: Who is Burnley winger replacing Amine Harit in Morocco’s WC squad?
After top #50 return and with wife’s blessing, Andy Murray plots busy 2023 schedule
Brighton, Leicester linked with Boga while Tottenham target Edwards reunion
Wilder talks up Helenius challenge before return — calls out Usyk, Ruiz after R1 KO
Mbappe scores record-breaking goal in Benfica draw, as exit speculation persists
Tennis: Federer retires, Siniakova stuns Rybakina, Fruhvirtova clinches Chennai title
NBA injuries: Gallinari diagnosed with torn ACL, Lonzo’s knee issues persist and more
Chet Holmgren injury: OKC GM Sam Presti stresses team won’t tank after diagnosis
Serena’s swansong: 23-time Major champion confirms imminent retirement in Vogue
Citi Open: Venus’ comeback snapped — Raducanu rolling — Badosa, Jabeur too
Mallorca: Tsitsipas clinches maiden grass-court title, ousting Bautista Agut in three
Paolo Banchero feels he’s #1 player in draft — Orlando take Banchero with No. 1 pick
French Open: Alexander Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments after SF fall
Atlanta, Detroit and Portland all early suitors in Deandre Ayton sweepstakes
Canelo: Patience key in LHW title battle with Bivol — suffers first pro loss since 2013
ATP calls Wimbledon’s impending ban of Russian, Belarusian players discrimination
NBA news digest: Managerial movement, injury updates and more before playoffs
Miami: Alcaraz ascends to rally past Ruud, wins historic maiden Masters 1000 title
“No perfect time, but this was mine” – Barty discusses shock retirement in press
Buatsi-Richards set for May 21 — Buatsi earns UD12 win after competitive tussle
Leylah Fernandez keen to defend her Monterrey title — does exactly that!
Before Catterall clash, Josh Taylor eyeing 147lbs move — edges dubious split decision
ATP Dubai: Vesely ousts Djokovic in quarters, Medvedev confirmed as new world no. 1
Tyrese Haliburton is point guard of our future, says Pacers’ president Kevin Pritchard
Keys, Badosa, Kokkinakis and Karatsev all clinch titles as warm-up events end
Warriors’ Klay Thompson to return — After 942 days out, he scores 17 vs. Cavs
2021
Tennis coaches of 2021 revealed, Alcaraz and Tsitsipas target strong 2022
Kambosos Jr: Here to fight the best, but now? I’m the shot caller
No rush: UFC heavyweight prospect Tom Aspinall happy for gradual growth
Murray hails Raducanu potential after WTA Chicago result — Mats Wilander’s warning
Primetime: Gervonta Davis, Vasiliy Lomachenko earn contrasting knockout victories
French Open 2021: Djokovic, Federer and Nadal in same half — Novak wins RG
Euro 2020: Karim Benzema to make France return after six-year absence
Don’t compare exciting teen Carlos Alcaraz to Nadal, warns Juan Carlos Ferrero
That was quick: Jose Mourinho agrees Roma deal, replacing Paulo Fonseca in July
Donnarumma renewal talks rumble on; Milan target Mike Maignan — he joins PSG
Jrue Holiday signs four-year, $160m max extension with Bucks — helps them win title
UFC 261: Usman-Masvidal 2 to headline full crowd PPV — Usman earns R2 KO
Federer beats Evans in three-set thriller after 405 days out — another injury update
Exceeded expectations: Hornets chairman Michael Jordan praises rookie LaMelo Ball
Eddie Hearn: Billy Joe Saunders is Canelo Álvarez’s toughest test — suffers R8 TKO
Terence Crawford bout still a target for Shawn Porter — fights valiantly, then retires
After Teofimo Lopez loss, Vasiliy Lomachenko keen to excel — returns to prominence
Despite clay struggles, Medvedev backed for future greatness — wins US Open
2020
Kubrat Pulev vows to expose Anthony Joshua — gets knocked out in nine rounds
Joe Joyce believes he’ll outsmart Daniel Dubois — inflicts his first pro defeat
NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with number 1 pick
Jannik Sinner beats Vasek Pospisil, becomes youngest ATP title-winner in 12 years
French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal concerned before Slam return — seals the title!
Kim Clijsters promises she still has ‘good tennis left’ in second retirement return
Barbara Schett: Dominic Thiem will be ready once tennis resumes — wins US Open!
Dortmund seal £23m signing of Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham
Leeds promoted to the Premier League, after Huddersfield Town stun West Brom
Man City’s two-year UCL ban lifted by Court of Arbitration for sport
Bayern Munich agree £54.8m deal to sign Manchester City’s Leroy Sane
Chelsea activate Timo Werner’s £49m release clause — he explains decision to join
Andy Ruiz’s new coach Eddy Reynoso warned: watch him closely or he’ll be lazy
Lautaro Martinez’s agent: Barca, Real, Chelsea & City have all called about him
COVID-19
Coronavirus intensifies across sport as events, matches cancelled or postponed
NBA suspends season indefinitely, after Jazz’ Rudy Gobert contracts COVID-19
Premier League, EFL both suspended until April 4th at the earliest
2020 Tokyo Olympics suspended until summer of 2021
NBA ‘angling’ to cancel 2019-20 season, preparing for scenarios
McLaren boss Zak Brown warns F1 could lose four teams unless big changes are made
Aguero reveals players are scared, despite proposed Premier League restart
Pre-pandemic
Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham
Arsenal to hold extension talks with teenage star Bukayo Saka, as interest increases
Karl Robinson on Dan Agyei, angry second-half and Oxford’s spirited effort at Burton
Sergio Aguero breaks Henry and Shearer’s PL records as City thrash Aston Villa 6-1
Kevin Love increasingly unsettled as reports of discontent, team row emerge
2019
Mikel Arteta announced as new Arsenal manager
Barca, Liverpool target Amine Harit signs new Schalke deal until 2024
Confirmed: Impressive start sees Blazers guarantee Carmelo Anthony’s contract
Tottenham sack Mauricio Pochettino, preparing Jose Mourinho as replacement
Oleksandr Usyk eyeing big guns in 2020 ahead of heavyweight debut
Manchester United splash world-record £80m for Leicester defender Harry Maguire
Arsenal complete £72m club-record signing of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe
Fulham midfield wonderkid Harvey Elliott set for Liverpool move
Chelsea bypass transfer ban, complete £40m Mateo Kovacic signing
Manchester United agree £50m deal with Crystal Palace for Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Ribery and Robben score in fitting finale, Bayern clinch Bundesliga on final day
New Orleans primed for Zion Williamson after winning no.1 pick in NBA Draft Lottery
Bayern Munich to sign Atletico Madrid’s Lucas Hernandez for record £68m
BVB director Zorc: English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents
2018
Julian Draxler nowhere near his potential, says former coach
Toto Wolff praises Mick Schumacher after teen wins Formula 3 Championship
Raheem Sterling praises Jadon Sancho as teenager settles quickly with England
England squad announced: Maddison, Mount and Sancho earn first call-ups
Thibaut Courtois completes £35m Real move, Kovacic loaned to Chelsea
Tearful Andres Iniesta confirms he will leave Barcelona at season’s end
Lukaku believes he deserves more respect for his goalscoring record
Groves: Eubank Jr will pay for too much pre-fight talking — soundly beats him
Conte admits his Chelsea side played with fear at Watford, lack character
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