News

One of the articles I sub-edited for the Daily Mail, during the 2019 Women’s World Cup

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 Articles written pre-January 2022 have been archived and don’t feature in this list, to avoid unnecessary clutter.

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2023

May
Inzaghi insists Inter must keep going after Lautaro’s Coppa Italia-winning brace
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
Pioli staying positive as Milan look to overturn UCL semi-final deficit tomorrow
Rome: Djokovic wise to put onus on in-form Alcaraz, given their contrasting form

March, April
Alexander Zverev introspective as he talks inconsistent form after serious injury
Eddie Hearn confirms plan moving forward for Cordina, Barrett and others
As playoffs near, multiple dominos waiting to fall in NBA’s head coaching carousel
Casper Ruud, Dan Evans return to winning ways on clay in Estoril, Marrakech
Bucks lament voter fatigue in MVP race, after another big Giannis showing
Belal Muhammad only looking upwards – wants Edwards, Usman or Covington next

Wimbledon 2023: AELTC, LTA reverse ban on Russian, Belarusian players competing
Jermell Charlo rehabbing broken hand, targets July-August for title defence vs. Tszyu
IW: James Blake’s supportive words for injury doubt Raducanu, before Kovinic clash
Elijah Garcia, father George hint at future Resendiz bout for teenage 160lbs rising star
Tim Tszyu, Tony Harrison expect big things before weekend’s interim world title fight

February
After finishing De La Rosa on her return, Tatiana Suarez targets strawweight title run

Krejcikova ends Sabalenka streak, Murray wins and Medvedev vs. Auger-Aliassime 2
Marshall on tactical gamble backfiring vs. Shields, Crews Dezurn next at 168lbs?
Moving on up: Jailton Almeida vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik HW clash booked for May 13
Title talk? Blanchfield and Andrade both ambitious before Fight Night headliner
“They don’t know me,” Rybakina insists as coach’s forceful guidance criticised
UFC 284: Makhachev eager to secure a KO finish against ‘brick wall’ Volkanovski
Alycia Baumgardner visualising KO win, before undisputed clash vs. Elhem Mekhaled
VanVleet linked with Clippers, Kings monitor Thybulle, two want Olynyk reunion
UFC 125lb champ Brandon Moreno wants activity in 2023 – Alexandre Pantoja next

January
Before Jessica Andrade matchup, Lauren Murphy says Shevchenko won’t win forever
Leon Edwards: Khamzat Chimaev is not the untouchable monster UFC built him to be
Garcia: “I lost the battle but not the war, I’ll continue,” after Davis R9 TKO loss
Jailton Almeida eyes top-15 HW rankings in rebooked Abdurakhimov matchup
NBA news: Anunoby, Bogdanovic, Crowder and more as trade season hots up
UFC 283: Gilbert Burns keen to leave judges out, wants emphatic finish vs. Neil Magny
“I do my talking in the ring,” Ennis insists before bout vs. Chukhadzhian
Djokovic, Raducanu begin 2023 with contrasting wins as warm-up events continue
Errol Spence Jr rubbishes idea of tune-up fights, with April-June timeline for return

Popyrin powers past FAA, De Minaur stuns Nadal on another busy tennis day


Timeless archives – headline stories, news from the past

August 28. Simona Halep of Romania during a practice session in preparation for the US Open Tennis Championship 2022 at the USTA National Tennis...

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 snappedRaducanu rolling — Badosa, Jabeur too
Mallorca: Tsitsipas clinches maiden grass-court title, ousting Bautista Agut in three
Paolo Banchero feels he’s #1 player in draftOrlando 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 Bivolsuffers 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 21Buatsi earns UD12 win after competitive tussle
Leylah Fernandez keen to defend her Monterrey title does exactly that!
Before Catterall clash, Josh Taylor eyeing 147lbs moveedges 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

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point during his match against Jaume Munar of Spain on day seven of the 2021 AnyTech 365 Andalucia Open...

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
Canelo Alvarez insists this weekend’s unification title fight vs. Caleb Plant is personal
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 halfNovak 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 Maignanhe joins PSG
Jrue Holiday signs four-year, $160m max extension with Buckshelps 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 outanother injury update
Exceeded expectations: Hornets chairman Michael Jordan praises rookie LaMelo Ball
Eddie Hearn: Billy Joe Saunders is Canelo Álvarez’s toughest testsuffers R8 TKO
Australian Open 2021: Injuries pile up as warm-up events draw to close
Terence Crawford bout still a target for Shawn Porter — fights valiantly, then retires
Sevilla signing Alejandro Gomez has no regrets, ready for new challenges
After Teofimo Lopez loss, Vasiliy Lomachenko keen to excelreturns to prominence
Despite clay struggles, Medvedev backed for future greatnesswins US Open

2020

Jude Bellingham poses after he signed a contract with Borussia Dortmund on July 16, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. As the club announced today, Monday 20...

Kubrat Pulev vows to expose Anthony Joshuagets knocked out in nine rounds
Joe Joyce believes he’ll outsmart Daniel Duboisinflicts 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 returnseals the title!

Kim Clijsters promises she still has ‘good tennis left’ in second retirement return
Barbara Schett: Dominic Thiem will be ready once tennis resumeswins 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

Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine celebrates victory over Tony Bellew of England after the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF & Ring Magazine World Cruiserweight Title Fight...

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

Mick Schumacher of Prema Racing during race of F2 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 11, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.

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 talkingsoundly beats him
Conte admits his Chelsea side played with fear at Watford, lack character