Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
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03
Apr
West London neighbours Brentford and Chelsea face off this Sunday at the Gtech Community Stadium, with both sides having plenty to play for in the closing stages of the Premier League season. The Bees will be aiming to continue their impressive recent record against the Blues, having lost just one of their last six meetings, while Chelsea look to strengthen their position in the top four race.
Despite their successes at Stamford Bridge in recent seasons, Thomas Frank's side are yet to defeat Chelsea at home since their promotion to the Premier League, making Sunday's encounter a perfect opportunity to...
01
Apr
The M23 derby returns to Selhurst Park this Saturday as Crystal Palace and Brighton find themselves entangled in another chapter of their fierce rivalry. With 45 miles separating the clubs and no shared city boundaries, traditional footballing logic would suggest minimal animosity – but try telling that to the fans who circle this fixture on their calendars with religious devotion.
Palace enter this clash with confidence following their 3-1 victory at the Amex last December, while Brighton will be determined to avenge that defeat and improve their standing in the league table.
Key Details
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Kick-off: 15:00...
27
Mar
The Etihad Stadium hosts a Premier League encounter between two clubs experiencing vastly different fortunes this Wednesday, as Manchester City's unexpected battle for Champions League qualification meets Leicester's desperate fight to avoid relegation.
This fixture would have been pencilled as a routine home win in the past, but City are not at their best this season, and that may offer Leicester a small glimmer of hope in what has otherwise been a nightmare return to the Premier League.
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK Time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Current Form
Manchester City's Season
The once-imperious Manchester City sit...
20
Mar
Defending champions Boston Celtics visit the rebuilding Portland Trail Blazers in what promises to be a clash of contrasting fortunes and aspirations. The second-placed Celtics (49-19) continue their Western Conference road trip against a young Blazers squad (30-39) whose playoff hopes are fading fast.
With just about three weeks remaining in the regular season, this interconference matchup has significant implications for Boston's push to secure the Eastern Conference's top seed, whilst Portland looks to build momentum with their developing core.
Key Details
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Tip-off: 22:00 (UK Time)
Venue: Moda Center, Portland
Current Form
Boston Celtics' Season
The reigning NBA champions...
18
Mar
Lando Norris kicked off the 2025 Formula 1 season with a victory in a wild Australian Grand Prix – the first win in Melbourne for McLaren since 2012 – with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) settling for second, and a teenage rookie battling through from 16th to 4th on debut.
The Albert Park circuit delivered a race of high drama, mixed conditions and spectacular racing as Melbourne's famously fickle weather played its part in creating a sensational season opener.
Results: Race at a Glance
Winner: Lando Norris (McLaren)
Podium: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) P2, George Russell (Mercedes) P3
Fastest Lap: Lando Norris...
14
Mar
The Premier League Darts rolls into Wales this Thursday as the Utilita Arena Cardiff hosts Night Seven of the 2025 campaign. With the league table beginning to take shape, the pressure intensifies on those chasing playoff positions – none more so than Welsh hero Gerwyn Price, who returns to his homeland riding the momentum of last week's victory in Nottingham.
As we approach the halfway point of the league phase, the story thus far has been the dominance of the two Lukes – defending champion Littler and world number one Humphries – who have pulled clear at the top.
Meanwhile, seven-time...