Middlesbrough 0-0 Norwich City: Michael Carrick’s side see golden opportunity pass them by
In this piece, I report on Norwich City's trip to The Riverside to face Middlesbrough.
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Afternoon surge from Surrey's attack puts Somerset on the back foot - Surrey vs Somerset Day 1 Report
Jordan Clark starred with a five-wicket haul to cap off a relentless afternoon from Surrey’s attack, as they turned the tide at The Oval by bowling out Somerset for 283, despite a scintillating late counter-attack from Lewis Gregory, who struck a defiant fifty. A blend of brilliance and resurgence from …
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: EFL Championship Preview, Gameweek 45, 2025
In this piece, I look ahead to Norwich City's weekend trip to playoff chasing Middlesbrough.
Opinion: Norwich City sack Johannes Hoff Thorup, now we’re back to square one
In this breaking news piece, I react (very angrily) to Norwich City sacking their manager, Johannes Hoff Thorup, after defeat at Millwall.
Millwall 3-1 Norwich City: Lions keep their faint playoff hopes alive
In this article, I report on Norwich City's 3-1 defeat away at playoff chasing Millwall.
Millwall vs Norwich City: EFL Championship Preview, Gameweek 44, 2025
In this article, my first contribution to VAVEL, I preview my boyhood side Norwich City's visit to playoff contenders Millwall.
Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Dortmund: Brilliant Barca breeze past Dortmund
A devastating performance from Barcelona saw them take a commanding lead into the second leg against Borussia Dortmund. Raphinha poked home from close range for the opener midway through the first half after it appeared as though Pau Cubarsí’s effort was heading in anyway. The Brazilian then set up Lewandowski …
2024 NFL Redraft
The 2024 NFL Draft proved to be a historic draft with many teams able to bolster their rosters with exciting young talents, whilst other teams have been left scratching their heads over whether they made the right pick or not. So, would the teams alter their draft choices if they …
MLB Opening Day Starting Pitching Matchups
MLB Opening Day, one of the most anticipated days in the American sporting calendar, is just five days away and each starting pitching matchup has now been set. It will be the beginning of what looks to be an exciting season, with plenty of significant player movement. Will the LA …
England vs Albania: FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview, 2025
Thomas Tuchel will take charge of England for the very first time on Friday night when the Three Lions begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Albania at Wembley Stadium. England's last game came back in November when a comprehensive 5-0 win over Ireland secured their promotion back …
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2 a.e.t, 2-4 pens): Defending champions scrape through to Champions League quarter-finals after penalty shootout win
Real Madrid survived a mighty scare as they booked their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Atlético faced the daunting task of overturning a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, but they got …
Lille 1- 2 Borussia Dortmund (2-3): Brilliant Beier sends Dortmund through
Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Lille and book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Ligue 1 outfit took the lead inside five minutes, when Jonathan David’s strike inexplicably squirmed through Gregor Kobel into the Dortmund net. Dortmund skipper Emre Can brought the sides level from the …
Gerrit Cole Set to Undergo Dreaded Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was told the dreaded three words no pitcher ever wants to hear: ‘Tommy John surgery’. For some days, it seemed inevitable, but the Yankees confirmed their worst fears on Monday afternoon, announcing that their starting pitcher would undergo surgery the next day. He is …
Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Kane bags brace as Bayern brush aside Leverkusen
Bayern Munich got their first win over Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen with a dominant display over their domestic rivals in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. Harry Kane opened the scoring early on in the first half with a bullet header following a lovely Michael …
Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Kane bags brace as Bayern brush aside Leverkusen
Bayern Munich got their first win over Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen with a dominant display over their domestic rivals in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. Harry Kane opened the scoring early on in the first half with a bullet header following a lovely Michael …
Real Sociedad vs Man United: UEFA Europa League Preview, Round of 16, 2025
This week marked a crucial week for the Red Devils in the context of their season, but it got off to the worst possible start as they were dumped out of the FA Cup on penalties at the hands of Fulham on Sunday. With United also languishing down in 14th …
Yankees Lose Big Power with Giancarlo Stanton Set to Miss Opening Day and Beyond
With less than a month until Opening Day in the MLB season, the New York Yankees are resigned to being without Giancarlo Stanton for an extended period. Stanton, along with Aaron Judge, is the team’s most powerful hitter, and his absence will leave a significant hole in the middle of …
Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool: UEFA Champions League Preview, Round of 16, 2025
Six-time champions of Europe Liverpool will get their UEFA Champions League knockout stages underway on Wednesday night as they prepare to face an in-form Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the round of 16. The Reds topped the league phase rankings after winning seven of their eight matches, …
Yankees Dealt Blow in Pitching Department as Luis Gil Faces Spell on Sidelines
Reigning AL Rookie of the Year and New York Yankees starter Luis Gil is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a high-grade right lat sprain. Manager Aaron Boone revealed on Monday afternoon that the right-hander will be shut down from throwing for at least …
2025 NFL Offseason Priorities: NFC East
At the end of another enthralling NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged as winners of Super Bowl LIX after a dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. It was the 14th time that the Super Bowl was won by a team in the NFC East - …
Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Premier League Preview, Gameweek 27, 2025
Prior to their meeting in the Carabao Cup final in three weeks' time, Liverpool and Newcastle United will face off on Wednesday night in the Premier League at Anfield, with the Reds looking to extend their unbeaten run in the league to 24 games. Liverpool secured a priceless 2-0 win …
Assessing Each Major Yankees Off-Season Move
After losing in the World Series last season, the New York Yankees failed in their pursuit of their prized free agent, Juan Soto. The Dominican superstar instead headed across town to the New York Mets signing a record-breaking 15-year $765m contract. It meant the Yankees were left with a giant …
PSV 3- 1 Juventus (4-3) (AET): Dutch side stun the Old Lady to advance
Ryan Flamingo's extra time goal saw PSV knock out Juventus in a thrilling game in EIndhoven. Ivan Perišić got his second goal in the tie with a wonderful low finish in the second half to bring the sides level on aggregate. Timothy Weah’s brilliant long range strike just after the …
PSV 3- 1 Juventus (4-3) (AET): Dutch side stun the Old Lady to advance
Ryan Flamingo's extra time goal saw PSV knock out Juventus in a thrilling game in EIndhoven. Ivan Perišić got his second goal in the tie with a wonderful low finish in the second half to bring the sides level on aggregate. Timothy Weah’s brilliant long range strike just after the …
Juventus 2-1 PSV Eindhoven: Late Mbangula Goal Hands Advantage to Juve After First Leg
A late goal from 21-year-old Samuel Mbangula earned Juventus a hard-fought 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout round playoff at Allianz Stadium. Juventus dominated the early stages of the game and went ahead just after the half-hour mark courtesy of a …
Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan: Maignan mistake hands Feyenoord first leg win
Igor Paixão’s early goal was the difference as Feyenoord defeated AC Milan 1-0 in the first leg of their Knockout Round Play-Off first leg. A mistake by Mike Maignan saw the Brazilian score the opener inside five minutes, his harmless looking effort skidding off the surface, through the French goalkeeper …
Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan: Maignan mistake hands Feyenoord first leg win
Igor Paixão’s early goal was the difference as Feyenoord defeated AC Milan 1-0 in the first leg of their Knockout Round Play-Off first leg. A mistake by Mike Maignan saw the Brazilian score the opener inside five minutes, his harmless looking effort skidding off the surface, through the French goalkeeper …
Ramón Diaz conta com a volta de Garro e elogia sua equipe: “Executaram com perfeição”
O Corinthians garantiu vaga antecipada nas quartas de final do Campeonato Paulista com a vitória por 2 a 0 sobre o São Bernardo, neste domingo, na Neo Química Arena. Os gols saíram nos acréscimos do segundo tempo, com Romero, aos 49, e Memphis Depay, aos 53 minutos. O resultado mantém …
Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: UEFA Champions League Preview, Knockout Round Playoff, 2025
With the league phase of the UEFA Champions League now in the books, the knockout round playoff phase will begin on Tuesday night when Juventus host PSV Eindhoven at Allianz Stadium. It will be the first of two legs to be played between the two sides, with the second leg …
NFL Honors Round-Up
With less than one week before the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles go to battle at Super Bowl LIX, players, coaches and fans of the NFL also descended in New Orleans on Thursday night for the annual NFL Honors. The award ceremony recognises the standout performers across several …