James Roberts

Freelance writer

James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working across several of Future’s brands, most notably FourFourTwo. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.

Articles by: James Roberts

Adam Peaty of Repton competes in the men's 100m breaststroke heats during day one of Aquatics GB Swimming Championships at London Aquatics Centre on April 14, 2026 in London, England.
How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026: Free Streams & TV Channels

By James Roberts Last updated

News All the ways to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 for FREE from anywhere in the world as the event takes place in Glasgow.

Joao Pedro of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's sixth goal and his hat-trick in the Sydney Super Cup against Western Sydney Wanderers FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia
How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham for FREE: pre-season friendly live streams from anywhere

By James Roberts Published

News Here's how to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham live streams for free from anywhere in the world, as the Premier League rivals meet in Sydney.

Britain's Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men's one mile event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics competition at the London stadium in London on July 18, 2026
How to watch Athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026: Free Streams & Schedule

By James Roberts Published

News All the ways to watch Athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026 for free from anywhere in the world with TV channels, broadcast details and schedule included.

Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey celebrates at finish line as stage 19 winner during the 113th Tour de France 2026, at Alpe d'Huez 1835m on July 24, 2026
How to watch Stage 21 of Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels & start time

By James Roberts Published

News All the ways to watch Tour de France 2026 Stage 21 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar closes in on history on the final day of the race.

Phil Parkinson, Wrexham A.F.C. manager, is seen during the friendly match between Wisla Krakow and Wrexham A.F.C. in Krakow, Poland, on July 11, 2026
Leeds vs Wrexham Live Streams: How to watch pre-season friendly from anywhere in the world

By James Roberts Published

News Here's how to watch Leeds vs Wrexham live streams from anywhere in the world, as Ryan Reynolds' Red Dragons face Premier League opponents.

Andoni Iraola, the new manager for English Premier League football side Liverpool, poses as he meets the media at the team's training ground in Kirkby, Liverpool, north-west England on July 13, 2026
How to watch Liverpool vs Sunderland for FREE: pre-season friendly live streams from anywhere

By James Roberts Published

News Here's how to watch Liverpool vs Sunderland live streams for free from anywhere in the world, as Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first game as Reds manager.

Promoter Eddie Hearn (C) stares as Albania's Kristian Prenga (R) and Britain's Anthony Joshua (L) pose at a press conference in London on June 1, 2026, ahead of their fight in Saudi Arabia in July
How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: live stream boxing online, start time, ringwalks, fight card, PPV cost

By James Roberts Published

News All the ways to watch Joshua vs Prenga live streams online, including PPV options as AJ warms up for his expected Battle of Britain fight with Tyson Fury

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal lifts the Premier League trophy as players of Arsenal celebrate being crowned 2025/26 Champions, after the match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026
How to watch Premier League 2026/27 free from anywhere with this VPN deal

By James Roberts Published

News All the ways to watch Premier League 2026/27 live streams for free online and from anywhere, using this VPN deal.

Britain's Tyson Fury (L) and Poland's Mariusz Wach (R) attend a press conference ahead of their charity boxing bout in Pattaya on July 22, 2026
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach: TV channel, start time and full card

By James Roberts Published

News All the live stream info for Fury vs Wach, including start time as the Gypsy King tunes up for his expected Battle of Britain bout against Anthony Joshua

Richard Carapaz of Ecuador and Team EF Education - EasyPost celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 18, on July 23, 2026 in Orcieres, France
How to watch Stage 19 & 20 of Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels & schedule

By James Roberts Published

News All the ways to watch Tour de France 2026 Stage 19 and 20 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar closes in on victory in the 113th edition of the race.

Luke Littler of England in action during his semi-final match at the 2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts Finals at The O2 Arena on May 28, 2026 in London, England
How to watch World Matchplay Darts 2026: Free Streams & Schedule

By James Roberts Published

News Here's how to watch World Matchplay Darts 2026 live streams online from anywhere in the world, as Luke Littler defends his title at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

Jude Bellingham #10 of England looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
How to watch France vs England: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off

By James Roberts Published

News Here's how to watch France vs England for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with broadcast details, TV channels and kick-off time included.

Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrate after the 3-1 win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri
How to watch England vs Argentina: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi meets Three Lions in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, team news

By James Roberts Last updated

News England make three changes for their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina. Here's how to watch the game for free online and from anywhere.

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026 in Atlanta, United States
How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off times

By James Roberts Last updated

News Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina.

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium on July 9, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

By James Roberts Last updated

News Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

A general view of the MLB 2026 All Star Game Logo during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Athletics on May 5, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to watch MLB All-Star Game 2026 — watch baseball online from anywhere

By James Roberts Published

News All the ways to watch MLB All-Star Game 2026 live streams online and from anywhere as the National League eyes back-to-back wins against the American League.

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria
How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi eyes quarter-final progress

By James Roberts Last updated

News Here's how to watch Argentina vs Switzerland for free online and from anywhere as Lionel Messi leads his side in this FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final.

Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
How to watch Norway vs England REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for a Haaland vs Kane FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, spoiler-free

By James Roberts Last updated

News Here's how to watch Norway vs England replay for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as two of the world's best strikers meet in the last eight.

Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Arlington, Texas
How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news

By James Roberts Last updated

News Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates the team's 1-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to watch France vs Morocco: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Kylian Mbappe and Co. set for quarter-final test, team news

By James Roberts Last updated

News Desire Doue starts in place of Bradley Barcola for France as Les Bleus face Morocco at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

Johan Manzambi of Switzerland celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B game against Canada at BC Place Vancouver on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia
How to watch Switzerland vs Colombia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash in Vancouver, team news

By James Roberts Last updated

News Johan Manzambi misses Switzerland's FIFA World Cup 2026 clash with Colombia after suffering an injury during training. Here's how to watch the last-16 game for free online and from anywhere.

Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina's second goal by Lisandro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 32 match against Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida
How to watch Argentina vs Egypt: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi continues quest for glory, team news

By James Roberts Last updated

News Lionel Messi leads the line for Argentina against Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 2, 2026 in Toronto, Canada
How to watch Portugal vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channel, World Cup highlights

By James Roberts Last updated

News The five-time Ballon d'Or winner takes on the Spanish wonderkid in Dallas

Folarin Balogun of the USA celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1, 2026
How to watch USA vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts eye quarter-final place

By James Roberts Last updated

News Here's how to watch USA vs Belgium for free online and from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16, with Folarin Balogun set to feature for the co-hosts.

Harry Kane of England celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
How to watch Mexico vs England: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time delayed for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Three Lions face co-hosts at the Azteca

By James Roberts Last updated

News Here's how to watch Mexico vs England for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16, as Harry Kane & Co. face their biggest test yet.

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