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.
  • Soccer

    The Kids Are Alright – The Wonderkids that are bossing the Premier League at the moment

    “You’ll never win anything with kids” uttered former Liverpool star Alan Hansen on Match of the Day in 1995. Later that year, Manchester United’s young guns, made up of a mix of seasoned veterans and academy products, won the Premier League. Yet, in the 21st century, the massive amounts of money in the Premier…

  • Soccer

    Liverpool vs. Chelsea Preview: Title Challengers vs. European Hopefuls

    As the Premier League narrative unfolds, a captivating showdown is on the horizon, pitting the table-topping Liverpool against a resurgent Chelsea side that is finding its rhythm after a challenging start to the season. Liverpool, currently flying high at the summit of the Premier League table, exudes the confidence of…

  • Soccer

    Are Spurs really title challengers or simply Top Four hopefuls?

    As Nathan Aké toe-poked the ball past Guglielmo Vicario on Friday night to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup, it appeared that Tottenham’s hopes for a trophy in 2024 had disappeared in a flash. It would make it 16 years since Spurs won a trophy. That is, of course,…

  • Tennis

    Australian Open Final 2024 Preview: Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev

    As the Australian Open 2024 draws to a close, the world eagerly anticipates the final showdown between two formidable players eager to win their primary Australian Open title: Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. The 22-year-old Italian, seeded fourth, is chasing his first Grand Slam victory, while the Russian powerhouse Medvedev…

  • NBA

    The Victor Wembanyama Assessment

    Hailed as the most exciting draft pick since LeBron James in 2003, it is fair to say there were great expectations of Victor Wembanyama when the Frenchman became the second European to be the first pick of the draft. The San Antonio Spurs were euphoric, they potentially had an all-timer…

  • NFL

    The Best NFL Lyrics in Rap Music: ft. Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas

    The link between American football and rap culture has been long established. It is famously claimed that athletes want to be rappers, and rappers want to be athletes. With most American rappers enjoying the NFL growing up, and most athletes regularly blasting out the latest Lil Wayne or Drake on…