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Matthew Abbott

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Matthew Abbott is a US sports writer covering all things American sports. He frequently writes about the NFL and is particularly interested in the NBA. Matthew previously worked as a Sports Club Reporter at the Manchester Evening News in the UK and as a football writer.

Matthew Abbott’s Journalist Portfolio

Birmingham Live

Birmingham Live

In-depth coverage of Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Nottinghamshire Live

Nottinghamshire Live

In-depth coverage of Nottingham Forest and Notts County

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News

In-depth coverage of Manchester United.

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Mirror

Mirror

American Sports coverage

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Express UK

Express UK

American Sports coverage

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Express US

Express US

Sports

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Bradley Barcola's behaviour speaks volumes as Liverpool transfer chances emerge

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By Matthew Abbott Verified, Luke Thrower Verified
| AOL UK Verified
Tue, 25 August 2026 at 11:30 am UTC Liverpool are determined to take Bradley Barcola to Anfield before the transfer window shuts -Credit:LOU BENOIST, AFP via Getty Images Bradley Barcola and his entourage are not panicking about the length of negotiations between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain as his transfer saga drags on. It is said they remain confident that both clubs will reach an agreement before the end of this summer transfer window at 11pm on 1 September.
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Keely Hodgkinson drops 'sad' statement days before blockbuster next race

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By Matthew Abbott Verified
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Mon, August 24, 2026 at 9:52 PM UTC Keely Hodgkinson will miss a second Diamond League meet after the European Athletics Championships -Credit:Julian Finney, Getty Images Keely Hodgkinson has become the latest athlete to withdraw from the 800 metres at this week's Diamond League meeting in Zurich. She follows world champion Lilian Odira in withdrawing from the highly-anticipated race, with both citing that their bodies are not ready to compete.
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Eddie Hearn in X-rated Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury rant - ‘We don't break contracts'

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By Matthew Abbott Verified, Isaac Seelochan Verified
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Eddie Hearn alleges that there have already been breaches in Anthony Joshua's contract to fight Tyson Fury. The promoter claims they have let them slide and are not going to 'blow things up' despite accusing people of playing games. The two British heavyweights are due to fight later this year, but a venue has yet to be set, almost four months after the bout confirmed.
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