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Joe Lyons

Sports Editor

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Joe Lyons is a sports writer and has also been published by Nottingham Forest FC, working with the academy and senior teams to produce content on matchdays. He formerly covered the Premier League and EFL as an on-site reporter during the 2020/21 season for Prost International. He is an expert in a range of sports including soccer, basketball, darts and American football. Joe specialises in long form SEO content alongside news, tips and betting. His sports betting work can be found on SportsLens and The Sports Daily. Joe has a keen eye for the sports betting industry in the USA which covers the NBA and NFL, tracking and analysing the market as it changes throughout the season.

Articles by Joe Lyons (128)

Celtics face Bucks for the final time in the regular season on Friday

When the Boston Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night at TD Garden, it’ll be the last time the pair face off this regular season. The Eastern Conference rivals have already played twice so far this year, with the first result going in favor of the Celtics at TD Garden and the Bucks at […]

Joe Lyons  •  52M
Celtics star Jrue Holiday reveals he wants to fight Jake Paul for $50m

Boston Celtics star Jrue Holiday says he would fight Jake Paul in the boxing ring – but only if he was offered $50 million. Jrue Holiday tells Jake Paul bring it on…but only for the right price Holiday, a two-time NBA champion with the Celtics in June and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, appeared on […]

Joe Lyons  •  4H
Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski diagnosed with prostate cancer

ESPN’s former NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has shared his recent prostate cancer diagnosis but ensured the public he’s going to make a full recovery. In an interview with Sports Illustrated on Thursday, Wojnarowski opened up on his diagnosis which took place earlier this year and ultimately led to his resignation at ESPN. The 55-year-old, who […]

Joe Lyons  •  6H
NBA legend Charles Barkley tells the Nuggets don’t waste Nikola Jokic’s prime

Charles Barkley has urged the Denver Nuggets not to waste Nikola Jokic’s prime as the Serbian master delivered another impeccable performance on Tuesday. Chuck tells the Nuggets they need to make a trade to support Jokic after 11-8 start Jokic, a three-time MVP and Finals MVP winner with six All-NBA honors at the age of […]

Joe Lyons  •  05 Dec 2024
Pelicans star Zion Williamson ‘not close’ to returning from hamstring injury

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is set to remain on the sidelines for the foreseeable future with a hamstring injury. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Williamson is ‘not close’ to a return Charania broke the news on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, uttering the dreaded words no Pelicans fan wanted to hear in light […]

Joe Lyons  •  05 Dec 2024
Sixers coach Nick Nurse says there are no plans to shut down Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has confirmed there are no plans to shut Joel Embiid down for the season. Embiid hasn’t featured since November 20 as he continues to deal with a left knee injury, but Nurse confirmed as soon as the player is ready he’ll be back on the floor. The former league […]

Joe Lyons  •  05 Dec 2024
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown set for taunting fine after throat slash gesture vs Pistons

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is set for a hefty fine after performing a throat slash gesture against the Detroit Pistons. After posterising Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in the first quarter of Boston’s 130-120 victory over Detroit on Wednesday, Brown knew exactly what he was doing with the controversial celebration. The 28-year-old has become […]

Joe Lyons  •  05 Dec 2024
Knicks’ Josh Hart reveals NBA Cup motivation: “I want a new watch”

New York Knicks star Josh Hart revealed his motivation behind the team’s NBA Cup bid, with his eyes set on a brand-new Audemars Piguet watch. Josh Hart wants a new AP, so the Knicks better win the NBA Cup for his sake Every member of the NBA Cup winning team will receive a hefty $500,000 […]

Joe Lyons  •  04 Dec 2024
Sixers’ Jared McCain wins Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for October/November. McCain, who was selected with the 16th overall pick in June’s 2024 NBA Draft, has been nothing but a hit sensation since touching down in Pennsylvania for the Sixers. The 20-year-old out of Duke is widely known for his […]

Joe Lyons  •  04 Dec 2024
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum wins first Player of the Month award for third season running

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has won the Eastern Conference’s October/November Player of the Month award for the third season in a row. Tatum made history when he was announced as the winner on Tuesday, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat in three consecutive years. The recently crowned NBA champion has enjoyed an […]

Joe Lyons  •  04 Dec 2024