Oli Gent

Sports Reporter

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Oli Gent is a Sports Reporter specialising in football, tennis and boxing. Before joining Evening Standard in 2025, he worked at The Times, The Sunday Times, TNT Sports and the Daily Mirror. He has covered the Premier League, EFL, Champions League, Six Nations, Grand Slams, and world title boxing fights. He holds a gold-standard NCTJ diploma from News Associates.

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Oli Gent is a Sports Reporter specialising in football, tennis and boxing. Before joining Evening Standard in 2025, he worked at The Times, The Sunday Times, TNT Sports and the Daily Mirror. He has covered the Premier League, EFL, Champions League, Six Nations, Grand Slams, and world title boxing fights. He holds a gold-standard NCTJ diploma from News Associates.

Football

Arsenal star told what he must improve amid loan struggles

Youngster has struggled for game time after key departure

5 Apr 2026
Football

Former Chelsea star retires from football amid heart problems

Attacking midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge as a wonderkid

5 Apr 2026
Football

Gerrard issues Slot warning amid Liverpool fans' unrest

Reds have underwhelmed in title defence as boss fights to keep fans onside

2 Apr 2026
Football

Gerrard reveals Salah message after Liverpool star's shock comments

Former Liverpool captain spoke to wantaway star after stunning revelation

2 Apr 2026
Football

De Zerbi sends first message to Tottenham fans as new manager arrives

Italian is facing a tricky task in Spurs relegation battle

2 Apr 2026
Football

Spurs injury update: Kudus, Vicario, Kulusevski latest return dates

New Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi sweating over fitness of some key players

2 Apr 2026
Golf

Woods informs PGA of Ryder Cup captain decision after car crash

American was arrested on Friday after a car crash near his home

1 Apr 2026
Football

De Zerbi arrives at Tottenham as new manager pictured for first time

Italian has his work cut out as Spurs fight to stave off relegation

1 Apr 2026
Football

Liverpool handed major injury boost in new Salah and Isak update

Reds will have at least two stars back in action for huge FA Cup clash

1 Apr 2026
Football

Italy stunned in World Cup play-offs as Gyokeres sends Sweden through

2006 world champions missed out on sport’s top tournament once more

31 Mar 2026
Football

Tuchel reveals Kane latest in new England injury worry

Skipper forced to sit out of crucial friendly ahead of this summer’s World Cup

31 Mar 2026
LIVE

Jordan 2-2 Nigeria: Super Eagles held in entertaining draw - LIVE

Super Eagles looking to put World Cup disappointment behind them

31 Mar 2026
Boxing

Itauma eyes heavyweight title with devastating Franklin knockout

Britain’s hottest new heavyweight is in world-title conversation

28 Mar 2026
LIVE

Itauma vs Franklin LIVE: Boxing updates and latest undercard results

Formidable British heavyweight talent faced trickiest test on Magnificent 7 show in Manchester

28 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal stars return from England duty early amid injury worries

Midfielder and striker did not feature in first friendly

28 Mar 2026
LIVE

England 1-1 Uruguay: Three Lions frustrated at Wembley - LIVE

Three Lions set to offer auditions ahead of summer World Cup

27 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal midfielder dubbed 'second best in world' behind Man City star

Summer signing has been key to Gunners’ title charge

26 Mar 2026
Football

How to watch Brazil vs France: TV channel and live stream

Arsenal centre-backs missing for both sides as giants clash

26 Mar 2026
Football

'Interest' shown in Man Utd star amid uncertain future

Midfielder could be set for an Old Trafford exit

25 Mar 2026