Max Mathews
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Max Mathews
@maxmathews95.bsky.social
Live Blogger and Football Writer for The Athletic.
Big on Crystal Palace and Fantasy Premier League.
Author page: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/max-mathews/
Great to speak to the brilliant @BenCrellin for @TheAthleticFC 🔥🎙️

We discussed #FPL, how he became such a key part of the community, and how they supported him after revealing he is autistic

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The must-follow Fantasy Premier League fixture expert who bared his soul
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August 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It has been 1,595 days since Jofra Archer last played a Test match.

Yet England hope he will reinvigorate their bowling.

So what makes him so special? And why are England pinning so much hope on his return?

Find out in my piece for @theathletic.bsky.social below!

www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...
Why England are pinning their hopes on Jofra Archer
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July 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Reposted by Max Mathews
It has been 1,595 days since Jofra Archer last played a Test match.

Yet England hope he will reinvigorate what has largely been a blunt bowling attack against India at Lord's.

What makes Archer so special?

And why are England pinning so much hope on his return?

✍️ @maxmathews95.bsky.social
Jofra Archer: Why England are pinning their hopes on their returning fast bowler
The fast bowler is back in the England team after four years away – why are cricket fans so thrilled to see him back?
theathletic.com
July 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reposted by Max Mathews
Jannik Sinner, the world’s No 1 male tennis player, has accepted a three-month ban from the sport following an anti-doping rule violation.

Full story from @cdeccleshare.bsky.social ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban from tennis after anti-doping rule violation
The Australian Open champion and world No 1 will now be ineligible to compete until May 4.
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February 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM