Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property OMAPI_Elementor_Widget::$base is deprecated in /home/www/clickandbuilds/badger/wp-content/plugins/optinmonster/OMAPI/Elementor/Widget.php on line 41

The Badger

University of Sussex Students' Newspaper

Sports

  • Home
  • The Meaning of ‘Sport’ in the Holocaust

The Meaning of ‘Sport’ in the Holocaust

Words by Bec Nicol Whether or not sports existed in concentration camps is not a thought that crosses one’s mind when reflecting on the Holocaust, however, it did, and the…

British Tennis Players Head Down Under

Words by Bec Nicole It’s that time of the year again for tennis fans, as the 2023 Australian Open gets underway with the main draw scheduled to start on the…

Brighton Running Guide

An all-ability guide for the most beautiful running trails around Brighton.

Sussex’s Sporting Alumni

There is an incredible impact that the students of Sussex University have on the wider world during their time here and after they leave.

Times Are Changing at Brighton

After a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in his first home game as Brighton manager, Roberto De Zerbi faces a challenging start to his career by the coast, but what did…

Montpelier Villa: Brighton’s Other Football Team

The tension was reverberating through the air at the home ground of Whyteleafe WFC in South London before kick-off in the 2nd round of the FA cup against Brighton based…

“It’s Something I Want All The Time” – The Rise of Edouard Mendy

The story of possibly the most unlikely word class keeper Words by Joe Roberts Edouard Mendy is touted as the best goalkeeper in the world, at least according to FIFA…

The Icy Blast That Warmed Our Hearts; GB Women’s Curling at the Winter Olympics 2022

Words by Ava Steed In an otherwise near fruitless year yet again for Great Britain at a Winter Olympics, thank goodness for our Women’s Curling Team who scooped the gold…

A Layman’s Guide to F1

Before you say anything, no it’s not just cars going round and round in a circle. Words by Charlie Batten F1 is one of those sports that you either get…

Francis Ngannou; A Bodyslam to the UFC?

Francis Ngannou retains his title and sets up a fascinating showdown with the organisation Words by Will Vo With rumblings of a boxing match with Tyson Fury on the horizon…

Tackling Stigmas in Football

Navigating LGBTQ+ issues in a sport reluctant to change Words by Lorcan Barnett In October of 2021, Josh Cavallo became the first openly gay professional footballer playing in a top…

Down to the Wire; Women’s Ashes 2022

Triumph and tragedy on a razor’s edge as England secure a hard-fought draw Words by Simon Edwards – Comment Online Editor The finest Test match of this Ashes winter took…

America’s Worst Nightmare; Fluid Football

Words by Esteban Ramirez What’s the deal with America having so many breaks in their sports, what are they so scared about? My usual experience of watching football begins with…

The Ashes 2021/22 Review; First As Tragedy, Then As Farce

How do you solve a problem like English cricket? Words by Simon Edwards, Comment Online Editor It’s the hope that kills you. The run-up to the First Test of the…

New year, new you; get into uni sport this term with Active US

Words by Bella Currie As always, these social sports sessions will be run by students for students – so come along if you fancy getting active in a commitment-free, laid-back…

Lewes Football Club

Words by Lorcan Barnett Non-league football has always and will always be very special for me. Before leaving for university I was lucky enough to play and be involved in…

In Defence and In Support of Gareth Southgate

Words by Joe Roberts “Average manager masked by the best squad we’ve had in 20 years Any half-decent manager would have walked the Euro’s with that attacking talent.” “Very popular…

The Ashes 2021

Words by Simon Edwards; Comment Online Editor The upcoming Ashes series will mark the end of a complex year for English cricket. COVID bubble fatigue, a cancelled tour of Pakistan,…

Hamilton VS Verstappen; The Old King VS The Young Prince

Words by Charlie Batten; Sports Print Editor Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but Hamilton isn’t letting go of it without a fight. This year has been one…

West Ham United; A Revival

Words by Esteban Ramirez West Ham’s historic performances of late have earned David Moyes the title of ‘Messiah’ amongst West Ham fans. After keeping West Ham in the Premier League…