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Matt Evans

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Matt Evans is a sports journalist from the United Kingdom, now based in Paris, France. He has covered various sports including basketball, soccer, boxing, MMA, and motorsports. Over the past decade, Matt has focused heavily on the NBA and has worked with many established outlets on a variety of content. Additionally, he has produced visual content for NBA Europe and FIBA. Matt holds a passion for the NBA G League and has also interviewed current and former NBA players over the years. Including Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Bosh, Dominique Wilkins, LaMelo Ball, Brook Lopez, John Collins, Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and more.

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NBA, Soccer, Boxing, MMA, Motorsports

Liverpool edges closer to Premier League title as Arsenal stunned by late goal

Arsenal’s hopes of mounting a serious Premier League title challenge have been undermined by injuries and inconsistency all season long—and on Wednesday night, a late lapse against Crystal Palace may have delivered the final blow.

Jalen Green makes franchise history in pivotal Game 2 win over Warriors

Jalen Green delivered the performance of his young career on Wednesday night, making some franchise history in the process.

Warriors' momentum at risk amid Jimmy Butler injury scare

The Golden State Warriors’ playoff push hit a troubling snag on Wednesday night, as Jimmy Butler exited Game 2 against the Houston Rockets with a pelvic contusion.

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move proving to be far from the fairytale it was hoped to be

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season was anticipated to be the next great chapter in his illustrious career, with hopes of challenging for a record-breaking title. However, just a few races into the season, it’s clear that the transition has not gone as smoothly as many had hoped.

Oscar Piastri’s rapid rise in F1 shows no signs of slowing

Since joining McLaren in 2023, Piastri has displayed remarkable consistency, finishing on the podium in all but one race this season.

Nottingham Forest stay in Champions League hunt as Premier League top-four race tightens

Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Monday has added a dramatic twist to the Premier League’s top-five race.

Rick Pitino starts early recruitment, rebuilding St. John’s roster through the transfer portal

Since taking over as head coach of St. John’s in 2023, Pitino has swiftly transformed the program, making the transfer portal the cornerstone of his roster construction. 

Leeds and Burnley clinch Premier League promotion on dramatic Easter Monday

Easter Monday delivered a pulsating day of Championship soccer as both Leeds United and Burnley secured automatic promotion to the Premier League in emphatic fashion.

PSG must regain momentum before facing Arsenal in the Champions League

PSG edged past Le Havre, 2-1, on Saturday, extending its unbeaten run in Ligue 1 but doing little to ease concerns over its recent form.

Manchester United’s season reaches historic low and could sink even further

Manchester United’s 2024–25 campaign plunged to a historic low on Sunday.

Josh Giddey’s arrival in Chicago is shaping up as a masterstroke

When the Bulls traded defensive anchor Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Giddey last summer, the move raised eyebrows across the NBA. 

Donovan Mitchell joins Michael Jordan in exclusive playoff club

Donovan Mitchell’s playoff journey continued with a historic performance in Game 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers' first-round matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Jimmy Butler makes Warriors franchise history with electrifying playoff start

Butler’s influence was felt across all facets of the game, but it was his performance in the closing moments that truly captured the spotlight.

Premier League promotion race intensifies ahead of crucial Easter Monday clashes

As form, pressure and opportunity converge, Easter Monday promises to be one of the most consequential days of the Championship season.

Premier League European battle heats up with Aston Villa’s key win

Villa’s strong home form has underpinned its campaign, and its remaining fixtures — including a pivotal midweek clash with Manchester City — could prove decisive.

Liverpool set for sustained success by retaining key stars

Liverpool’s blueprint for continued success took a major step forward this week.

Manchester United and Tottenham keep seasons alive with Europa League heroics

On a dramatic night of Europa League soccer, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur revived their faltering campaigns with spirited victories that booked their places in the semi-finals.

Austin Reaves' emergence puts him in line for a big payday

Austin Reaves’ ascent from undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers’ third star has quietly become one of the NBA’s most compelling success stories

Race for Europe in Premier League heats up as crucial weekend hits

A crucial weekend lies ahead, one that could shape the final standings and determine who earns a coveted place in next season’s expanded Champions League.

Madrid masterclass sends Arsenal into PSG tie on a high

With the Madrid win in its back pocket, Mikel Arteta’s young, fearless squad can now begin to dream of a first Champions League final since 2006.

Paris Saint-Germain slipped back to old ways in 'victory' over Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, but their narrow escape against Aston Villa did little to inspire confidence.

Warriors could be legitimate postseason threat after play-in win

Facing Houston will be a test. But if the Warriors pass it, they’ll become the team nobody in the West wants to face.

Aston Villa shows it belongs among Europe's elite despite PSG defeat

Aston Villa’s Champions League dream may have ended at the quarterfinal stage, but their journey through Europe this season has firmly cemented their place among the continent’s elite.

Despite elimination, Bulls have formed an elite backcourt for the future

Together, the pair brings a balanced mix of scoring, creativity and versatility that has reinvigorated Chicago’s outlook.

Kevin Porter Jr.’s road to redemption is in full flow

Not long ago, Porter looked destined to become another cautionary tale of squandered talent derailed by off-court issues.