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Oliver Taliku

Sports Editor

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Olly Taliku has worked with highly respected sports and gambling websites such as The Sports Daily, Basketball Insiders, Augusta Free Press and Business2Community where he has produced hundreds of articles alongside being published with Burton Albion and Chesterfield FC. At Burton Olly worked closely alongside the women's team, producing mainly matchday content including reports and interviews, while at Chesterfield he worked in a similar role but with the academy side, as well as some first team content. He also has experience as an accredited Premier League and EFL writer for Prost International where he worked during the 2021/22 season to produce matchday content as an on location reporter. Olly specialises in football as well as long form SEO content plus news, tips and betting but also produces content on basketball, baseball and American football. Some of his sports betting work can be found on www.sportslens.com and www.thesportsdaily.com.

Articles by Oliver Taliku (154)

Draymond Green Believes That Derrick Rose Is A Hall of Famer: “if you win MVP in the NBA, you’re a Hall of Famer”

Speaking on his own podcast this week Draymond Green was singing the praises of one former NBA star, suggesting that the iconic Derrick Rose should be discussed as a Hall of Famer. Draymond Green Praises Derrick Rose Derrick Rose may go down as one of the league’s only MVP’s to ever not make it into […]

Oliver Taliku  •  10 Jan 2025
Paolo Banchero Upgraded To Questionable For Magic vs Timberwolves Ahead Of Return

Paolo Banchero looks set to finally make his return to the court this week and he could start as soon as tonight, after being upgraded to questionable for Orlando’s game against Minnesota. Banchero Returning This Week Orlando Magic have missed Paolo Banchero in the last two months that he has been on the sideline, but […]

Oliver Taliku  •  09 Jan 2025
Doc Rivers Explains Why Khris Middleton Has Been Benched By The Milwaukee Bucks

Doc Rivers has explained why Khris Middleton was officially downgraded to the bench on Wednesday night, just hours before Milwaukee’s win against the Spurs. Khris Middleton Benched On Wednesday night the Bucks continued their good form with a win over San Antonio, recording back to back wins to keep pressure on at the top of […]

Oliver Taliku  •  09 Jan 2025
Cavaliers vs Thunder Injury Report & Preview: NBA Game Of The Year Contender Already?

OKC faces off with the Cavaliers on Wednesday night in what could be an early contender for game of the year already – see below for a full preview including injury reports for both teams.  Who Wins Cavaliers vs Thunder? On Wednesday the two most in form teams in the NBA will meet in Cleveland, […]

Oliver Taliku  •  08 Jan 2025
Jayson Tatum Praises Russell Westbrook As Celtics Ease Past Shorthanded Nuggets

The Boston Celtics were able to beat the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, with their job made all the more easy without Nikola Jokic who was ruled out with illness.  Celtics Victorious In Denver On Tuesday night the last two NBA champions met in Denver, with the Nuggets hosting the Celtics in what promised to […]

Oliver Taliku  •  08 Jan 2025
Trae Young Hits Incredible Buzzer-Beater From His Own Half As Hawks Beat Jazz In Thriller

Trae Young led the Hawks on all fronts against the Jazz on Tuesday night, with a 20-assist performance capped off by a jaw-dropping game winner from beyond half court.  Ice Cold Trae Young Utah and Atlanta played out an exciting conclusion to their game on Tuesday night and the teams looked set for overtime at […]

Oliver Taliku  •  08 Jan 2025
Caitlin Clark Gives Reason Why She Thinks NBA Viewership Was Down In 2024

Caitlin Clark spoke on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Height’s podcast this week, giving her opinion on why she thinks NBA viewership has dropped down this season. NBA Viewership Down It is no secret that viewing figures in the NBA have dropped this season, despite a huge boost in numbers over the festive period. There […]

Oliver Taliku  •  02 Jan 2025
Russell Westbrook Praises Nikola Jokic As Nuggets Win Three Straight And Continue High-Scoring Run

After Denver beat Atlanta on Wednesday night Russell Westbrook had a lot to say about teammate Nikola Jokic, who he dubbed the ‘best player in the world’. Denver, Jokic & Westbrook Continue Good Form The Nuggets have been winning in impressive fashion lately and again on Wednesday they scored high, beating the Hawks by 139-120. […]

Oliver Taliku  •  02 Jan 2025
Cavaliers Win Eighth Straight Game, On Track For Record 72-Win Season

Cleveland beat the Lakers on Monday night in another convincing performance, with their eighth win in a row keeping the Cavaliers on pace for a 72-win season. Cavaliers Record Campaign A win over the Lakers on Monday night continued the Cavaliers‘ impressive run in the league as the team extended their lead atop the East […]

Oliver Taliku  •  02 Jan 2025
Tyler Herro Ejected From Miami’s Win Over Houston On Sunday For Fight With Amen Thompson

Tyler Herro was ejected from Miami’s win over the Rockets on Sunday after getting in a fight with Amen Thompson and the guard didn’t hold his tongue postgame. Herro & Thompson Ejected For Fight Although he was ejected from Sunday’s game, Tyler Herro played an important role in Miami’s win over the Rockets in Houston. […]

Oliver Taliku  •  30 Dec 2024