Nick Howson

Sports Editor
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Nick covers sport for the International Business Times UK specialising in football, rugby union, tennis and doping in sport.

Prior to joining IBT, Nick spent 4 years as a journalist for the Football League Paper, The Rugby Paper, Hampshire Cricket Club as well as Press Association and Sports New Media. Nick received his degree from Southampton Solent University in Sports Journalism.

Often found at Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon. Former Bleacher Report, Give Me Sport, Sportsbeat and Hampshire Cricket Club reporter.

Champion of old fashioned sport. Campaigner against fireworks, music, cheerleaders, attacking full-backs, diving and doping.

Nick Howson

Ferguson Pounces on Drogba Departure

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Didier Drogba's departure from Chelsea is good news given the striker's experience of the big occasion.

Several Clubs Interested in Van Persie

Paris St Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti believes several clubs are interested in signing Arsenal captain Robin van Persie, but has ruled out a move for the Dutchman.

Mark Boucher Confirms Retirement After Eye Injury

South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has announced his retirement from international cricket after having undergone eye surgery after being struck by a bail during a tour match against Somerset at Taunton.

Ramsey Optimistic Over Van Persie Stay

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is hopeful a deal to keep captain Robin van Persie at the club can be agreed after last season's top scorer revealed last week his intension not to sign an extension to his current contract.

Wright: Wenger Must Sell RVP to City or United

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes manager Arsene Wenger should swallow his pride and sell captain Robin van Persie this summer, despite the intention to keep the Dutch striker through the final year of his contract.

Wimbledon 2012: Murray Fearful Of Tsonga

Andy Murray believes his path to the Wimbledon final has not been made easier due to the absence of 11-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal at the semi-final stage.

England Rise to World Number Four

England are officially the fourth best team in the world following the latest calculation of FIFA's rankings preceding the European Championship.

Balotelli Would Love Van Persie Signing

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he would be delighted to play alongside Arsenal contract rebel Robin van Persie following the Dutchman's refusal to sign a new deal.

London Olympics 2012: Akabusi Hails Chambers Inclusion

Three-time Olympic medallist Kriss Akabusi believes Dwain Chambers' return from doping shame to being part of Team GB's athletics squad for the London 2012 Olympics should act as inspiration for those seeking second chances in society.

Spurs Appoint Villas-Boas

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager on a three-year deal.

Arsenal Give Van Persie Update

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says the club have received no interest in captain Robin van Persie amid the on-going uncertainty surrounding the Dutchman's long-term future at the club.