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.
News
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...
09
Mar
A midweek Champions League demolition job has reset Arsenal's momentum, their 7-1 victory over PSV serving as the perfect tonic before they travel to Old Trafford this Saturday. The Theatre of Dreams has increasingly become a playground of nightmares for the home side – and the timing couldn't be worse for Ruben Amorim's side as they welcome title-chasing Arsenal.
Manchester United languishing in 14th place with a negative goal difference while Arsenal sit second, clinging to title hopes as Liverpool threaten to disappear over the horizon. Though recent stumbles against West Ham and Nottingham Forest have left the Gunners 13...
07
Mar
The Madrid derby moves to European football's grandest stage as city rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid prepare to face off in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. With Real Madrid holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, the stage is set for another chapter in one of football's most intense rivalries.
Carlo Ancelotti's defending European champions established their narrow lead at the Santiago Bernabéu on March 4th, but Diego Simeone's Atletico will hope the Metropolitano's fiery atmosphere can inspire a comeback. Real Madrid aim to maintain their dominance in this fixture, while Atletico...
06
Mar
Few would have predicted this scenario at the season's outset. Nottingham Forest sitting third in the Premier League table, Manchester City trailing in fourth, and just a single point separating the two sides as we enter March. The conventional order of English football has been upended in the most unexpected fashion.
The City Ground prepares to host what might be the most improbable top-four clash in Premier League history this Saturday. Forest's ascent continues to surprise even the most optimistic of their supporters, while City's relative struggles have raised questions about their once-unassailable dominance.
With Guardiola facing a mounting defensive crisis...