Oliver Blair

I am an aspiring sports journalist and fourth-year student studying history at the University of Edinburgh. I am passionate about basketball, football, and rugby and love watching, playing, and writing about all sports. I have written for the Telegraph, West Ham United, and the Cavalier Daily.

Nurse and Finch: Coaching Their Way to Basketball Glory

Jul 18, 2024 Oliver Blair 9 mins read

Nick Nurse and Chris Finch are head coaches in the most popular and competitive basketball league in the world. But their story…

England Can End 20-Year Drought

Jul 8, 2024 Oliver Blair 7 mins read

This is England’s best chance to win in New Zealand, ending their 20-year drought. Hope Building England began their first tour of…

Granit Xhaka: A Force to be Reckoned With

Jun 30, 2024 Oliver Blair 4 mins read

The resurgence of Granit Xhaka has been nothing short of miraculous. Cast your mind back to October of 2019, that notorious night…

The Nova Knicks: Mikal Bridges Traded to New York

Jun 28, 2024 Oliver Blair 6 mins read

Just days before the 2024 NBA draft, Mikal Bridges has been traded to the New York Knicks. And they gave up a…

JJ Redick: Podcast Extraordinaire Turned LA Lakers Head Coach

Jun 27, 2024 Oliver Blair 5 mins read

JJ Redick is the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach. Can the first-time NBA coach lead Lebron James and Co to a…