Author name: Matthew Bowen

Matthew is an MA history student at Swansea University. He is an avid supporter of the San Francisco 49ers and Liverpool FC. Twitter: @MatthewJBowen7

Franchise Sports

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Baker Mayfield in 2019

Cleveland’s offensive troubles in 2019 are best summarised by the decline in the performance of their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield. In 2018, Baker finished the season with a 63.8% completion percentage, 27 touchdowns, 14 interceptions and an average yards per attempt (Y/A) of 7.7 Y/A.

Franchise Sports

Winners and losers from the NBA’s return in the bubble

It was confirmed earlier today that the NBA will be returning. All the details surrounding the continuation of the league can be found here. In short, 22 teams will be occupying Disneyland, Orlando which will act as a makeshift incubation bubble in order to try to contain the spread off COVID-19.

Kobe Bryant's final NBA game

Kobe Bryant’s final game: Greatest sports moment of the 21st century?

There is a reason why the art of sport is considered the greatest show on earth. The storylines that unfold over decades, the actors who take centre stage and the levels of drama so high that it literally turns the viewers borderline insane. Whereas the contest of sport is rich with the aforementioned traits, one thing it’s painstakingly short on is happy endings.