Nicky

Nicky is a budding journalist who specialises in matters related to football, basketball and the economics of sports. He is a student at the University of Edinburgh as well. Follow him on Twitter @NickyHelfgott1.
  • Tennis
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Mens Singles Final against at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 14th, 2024 in London, England.

    The tough life of a tennis player outside the Top 100

    I’ve always thought that I’d love to be a tennis player. Especially recently, whilst watching Wimbledon, I sat on the sofa wishing I was holding the coveted strings. I thought that being a pro tennis player must be a dream. Yet, after some research, I’ve realised it might not be.…

  • Soccer
    Madueke to Arsenal offical

    Summer Transfer Update Five

    The summer transfer window is a whirlwind of whispers, near-misses, and signed contracts, with Europe’s top clubs scrambling to shape their squads for the 2025-26 season. From juicy rumours that spark heated debates to deals so close you can almost hear the fax machine humming, and a few already sealed…

  • Soccer

    Snoop Dogg becomes a part-owner of Swansea, joining a growing trend

    Imagine Snoop Dogg, the Long Beach legend with a joint in one hand and a mic in the other, strolling into a Welsh football stadium, decked out in Swansea City’s white and black kit. It sounds like the setup for a wild music video, but it’s real life. The rap…

  • Soccer
    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday March 16, 2025.

    The Americanisation of the Premier League ahead of the 2025/26 season

    The Premier League is about to get a serious dose of Americanisation ahead of the 2025/26 season. Half-time interviews with sweaty players, cameras sneaking into the dressing room, and every match streaming on your phone like it’s the Super Bowl. The world’s most-watched football league is leaning hard into American…

  • Tennis
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Jannick Sinner (ITA) [1] with the winner's trophy after winning his Gentlemen's Singles Final match against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2] during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2025 in London, England.

    Why is Wimbledon so special?

    Imagine a summer day in London, the air buzzing with anticipation, a bowl of strawberries and cream in hand, and the thwack of a tennis ball echoing across lush green courts. That’s Wimbledon, folks. It’s not just a tournament; it’s a love letter to tennis, wrapped in tradition and sprinkled…

  • Tennis
    Wimbledon awaits these two legends - ROME, ITALY - MAY 18: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the trophy as he celebrates victory alongside runner up Jannik Sinner of Italy following the Men's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2025 at Foro Italico on May 18, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

    Wimbledon Final Preview: Alcaraz and Sinner go to battle in a Grand Slam Final once again

    It’ll be a sight you’ll have to get used to. Not that anyone will mind. Just over a month after the most thrilling Roland-Garros Final probably in history, the two greatest tennis players on the planet meet again in the Wimbledon Final. On Sunday, Centre Court will be electric as…