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.
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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Super Eagles retained trophy in fourth edition of close-season tournament

Some tough calls made as clubs prepare to do battle in European football’s showpiece fixture this weekend
39-year-old was stunned in third round by tennis’ new teenage sensation
24-time Grand Slam champion was the hot favourite after another stunning upset
England forward got his move sorted before the upcoming World Cup

La Liga champions submitted an offer for Atleti’s star striker
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England duo lead candidates for football’s top individual honour

England forward could usurp his compatriot at the Nou Camp
England midfielder struggled for form initially after joining Spurs in January
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Spaniard had been on Chelsea’s shortlist before Xabi Alonso was appointed
Red Devils’ skipper has suitors after record-breaking season

The Gunners lifted the title for the first time in 22 years
Hammers succumbed to the drop after a dismal campaign
Egyptian king will leave after nine years on Merseyside

Hammers’ bid to stay in Premier League goes down to final day
Europa League and Conference League still in Blues’ reach today

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