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

Tottenham handed huge boost as star commits future with new contract

Defender has become a key player under Roberto De Zerbi

14 Jun 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

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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

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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

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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
Football

Chelsea handed major boost in race for Champions League

Blues could benefit from Premier League dominance despite midweek defeat

20 Mar 2026
Football

Gerrard reveals Liverpool transfer 'wish' after Arsenal star display

Midfielder was on target in comfortable Champions League victory

18 Mar 2026
Football

How to watch Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid: TV channel and live stream

Spurs looking to overcome three-goal deficit from heavy first-leg defeat

18 Mar 2026
Football

Tottenham injury update: Bergvall, Romero, Udogie latest return dates

Quadruple blow before Liverpool worsened Spurs’ injury list

17 Mar 2026
Football

Odegaard reveals Arsenal knee injury latest ahead of Carabao Cup final

Skipper eyeing return as Gunners quadruple quest continues

17 Mar 2026
Football

Caicedo hails Chelsea star as 'one of the best' after superb season

New recruit has been in hot form since summer arrival

17 Mar 2026
Football

Carragher issues Slot verdict after Liverpool booed off against Spurs

Reds manager almost at point of no return after poor run of form

17 Mar 2026
Football

Guardiola reveals bizarre Man City decision ahead of Real Madrid clash

City boss has taken strange tack ahead of a crucial game before

16 Mar 2026
Football

Real Madrid handed huge double injury boost ahead of Man City showdown

Star pair could return in Champions League on Tuesday

16 Mar 2026