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Ben Horlock

Sports Editor

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Ben Horlock is a sports news and features writer who holds a degree in sports journalism (BA Hons) from Southampton Solent University. Ben has been published across a wide variety of news outlets and websites including HITC, 90min, GiveMeSport, Betfair and Zoo Magazine. As well, Ben has worked in social media for four years in the sports gambling industry. For his sins, Ben is a QPR fan and is a keen follower of all the major European football leagues.

Articles by Ben Horlock (53)

Rafael Nadal Confirms His Withdrawal From The 2024 Laver Cup

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he won’t be competing at the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, providing fresh concerns over his long-term future.  The Spaniard has endured a series of injuries this year which have restricted his time on court. Nadal’s last appearance came at the Paris Olympics. Furthermore, he has missed three of the […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Liverpool Boss Arne Slot Says It’s ‘Boring’ Talking About Contract Situations Of Star Trio

The latest Arne Slot press conference saw the Liverpool boss close down a reporter’s question when he was asked about player contract situations becoming a distraction.  Speaking ahead of the clash with Nottingham Forest, Slot was quick to admit it’s becoming ‘boring’ talking about the futures of his star players. In the summer, Mo Salah, […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Oxford United Forward On The Brink Of Creating EFL Championship History Ahead Of Stoke City Showdown

Mark Harris could break an EFL Championship record on September 14 against Stoke City at the Kassam Stadium.   The Oxford United forward has been in red-hot form in England’s second tier so far this season. In his four league appearances in 2024/25, Harris has netted a goal in every game. If Harris finds the back […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Arsenal Given Huge Boost Ahead Of The North London Derby As Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal

Mikel Arteta has committed his long-term future to Arsenal by signing a deal which will run until the summer of 2027.  The news will come as a huge relief to Gunners supporters. Arteta’s current deal had entered it’s last 12 months so any doubt and uncertainty has now been eliminated. A three-year extension has now […]

Ben Horlock  •  12 Sep 2024
Andy Murray Swaps Tennis Racket For Golf Clubs As He Gets Set For Celebrity Pro-Am

Since calling time on his tennis career after the Paris Olympics, Andy Murray is now set to feature at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am. The two-time Wimbledon winner will team up with fellow Scot Robert MacIntyre at the event in Wentworth on September 18. Murray only announced his retirement in August. However, the 37-year-old […]

Ben Horlock  •  12 Sep 2024
US Open Champion Jannik Sinner Praises New Tennis Era Claiming It’s ‘Good For The Sport’

Still revelling in his 2024 US Open success, Jannik Sinner claims that the transition of new tennis Grand Slam champions will be ‘good for the sport.’ Sinner claimed his second major of the year after getting the bettor of Taylor Fritz in New York. All this despite the Italian’s anti-doping allegations that were making the […]

Ben Horlock  •  12 Sep 2024
Tottenham Vs Arsenal Referee Named Leaving Gunners Supporters Livid

The Tottenham vs Arsenal referee has been announced as Jarred Gillett – leaving a plethora of Gunners fans furious with the decision. Many were quick to voice their concerns at the appointment on X, formerly Twitter. Amazingly, the north London derby will be the second time this season that Gillett has officiated an Arsenal fixture […]

Ben Horlock  •  11 Sep 2024
Arsenal Fans React Angrily As Martin Odegaard Looks Set To Miss NLD After Suffering Injury For Norway

The latest Martin Odegaard injury update strongly indicates the Arsenal captain will miss the north London derby against Tottenham.  Odegaard suffered an ankle sprain whilst representing Norway in the UEFA Nations League against Austria on September 9. He was carried off the pitch which left Gunners supporters furious. With just days to go before the […]

Ben Horlock  •  10 Sep 2024
England Vs Finland Predicted Lineups As Lee Carsley Gets Set For Maiden Wembley Outing

Fresh from overseeing a 2-0 win against Ireland on September 7, England boss Lee Carsley is poised for his maiden Wembley outing. Carsely enjoyed the perfect start after goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish were enough in Dublin. Now, the former U21 boss gets set to take on Finland at the home of football. […]

Ben Horlock  •  09 Sep 2024
Harry Kane Will Set Rare England Milestone When He Starts Against Finland

England captain Harry Kane will reach a prestigious milestone when he leads the Three Lions out at Wembley against Finland on September 10.  The Bayern Munich striker will become just the tenth player to win 100 caps. He will be the first to do so since Wayne Rooney achieved the feat in 2018. Kane’s entry […]

Ben Horlock  •  09 Sep 2024