A look at five candidates for Norwich City's managerial gig
In this article, I take a look at the top five favourites for the vacant Norwich City managerial job.
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Record-Breaking Rew Rewarded with England Test call-up
Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman James Rew has been called up to the England squad for their one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge starting on 22 May. The talented 21-year-old replaces Essex’s Jordan Cox following an abdominal muscle injury suffered while batting against Rew’s Somerset in the latest round of the County …
Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao: UEFA Europa League Preview, Semi-Final 2nd Leg, 2025
Manchester United will be looking to cement their place in the final of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night when they host Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford for the second leg of their semi-final tie. The Red Devils already have one foot in the final after a comprehensive 3-0 …
Inter Milan vs Barcelona: Champions League Preview, Semi-Final 2nd Leg, 2025
A place in the UEFA Champions League final will be at stake on Tuesday night when Inter Milan and Barcelona face off in the second leg of their semi-final tie at the San Siro. The first leg produced one of the games of the season as the two European giants …
Norwich City 4-2 Cardiff City: Marcelino Núñez inspires Canaries to victory
In this piece, I report on Norwich City's 4-2 victory over an already-relegated Cardiff City
Roland-Jones bags five as Middlesex skittle Kent and dominate Day One
Middlesex secured a 29-run first innings lead against visitors Kent on day one at Lords thanks to Toby Roland-Jones’ 33rd five wicket haul. Middlesex had payback on their mind, with the sting of their three-day defeat to Kent at Canterbury just a couple of weeks ago still fresh. Sam Robson …
Norwich City vs Cardiff City: EFL Championship Preview, Gameweek 46, 2025
In this article, I preview Norwich City's final game of the season at home to Cardiff City.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Champions League Preview, Semi-Final 1st Leg, 2025
The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are set to commence with Barcelona, the five-time champions, hosting Inter Milan, the three-time champions, in the first leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday evening. The two European giants are set to face off fifteen years after their iconic semi-final clash in …
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.
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 …
2025 NFL Draft: The 5 Most Surprising Selections in Round One
Round one of the 2025 NFL Draft is now in the books, and it certainly did not disappoint. From the booing of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell by a crowd of hundreds of thousands to the acquisition of potentially game-changing players by teams, and even the monumental trades that showcased teams’ …
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.
5 Potential Landing Sports for Shedeur Sanders
We are just one day away from the start of the 2025 NFL Draft, and one of the most captivating storylines heading into the draft concerns which team will select quarterback Shedeur Sanders out of the University of Colorado. Sanders joined his father, Deion Sanders, at Colorado in 2023 with …
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.
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: Champions League Preview, Quarter-Final 2nd Leg, 2025
Inter Milan will take a 2-1 advantage into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie against Bayern Munich at the San Siro on Wednesday night. It looked as though Thomas Müller had salvaged a draw for the Bavarians when he cancelled out Lautaro Martínez's opening goal with just …
NFC South Draft Needs
We are now just 10 days away from the 2025 NFL Draft which is set to be hosted in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the 32 NFL teams will be doing their final pieces of due diligence as they finalise their big boards and narrow down the prospects they wish to …
AFC North Draft Needs
We are now under three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and the anticipation amongst fans across the 32 NFL teams is reaching fever pitch. The AFC North, in particular, is regarded as one of the strongest divisions in the NFL, boasting the likes of the Baltimore Ravens and …
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 …
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: UEFA Champions League Preview, Quarter-Final, 2025
Barcelona's quest for a sixth European crown continues on Wednesday night as they get set to host Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The Blaugrana have been one of the most formidable teams in Europe this season and …
AFC South Draft Needs
We are now just four weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, which will be hosted in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the rosters of the 32 NFL teams are now starting to take shape following free agency. The AFC South division, which was one of only two in the AFC …
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 …