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…
Two Punch Combo; UFC 267 and 268 Recap
Words by Will Vo Like a martial artist, biding their time before unleashing their most potent offence, the UFC struck with a powerful one-two, as numbered events 267 and 268…
Sports Debate; Should managers be sacked after a short spell of trouble or be given more time?
FOR short-termism; Words by Joe Roberts Football management is one of the most high-risk and unstable employments possible. Managers can get sacked just a few games into their tenure if…
Reading 5 – 7 Arsenal; League Cup 4th Round 2012/13
Words by Darius Ostovar When Reading hosted Arsenal at the Madjeski Stadium in October 2012, very few expected the tie to be the blockbuster that produced arguably the greatest in…
US Grand Prix Review; Has Max Verstappen laid his claim to the Championship?
Words by Lucy Evans Coming back to the US, the scene was set for the 17th round of this year’s Formula 1 World Championship. After a year off for Covid,…
European Super League; Football’s NBA?
Words by Esteban Ramirez The announcement of the European Super League in April 2021 was met with heavy opposition from fans, players, other football clubs and major footballing bodies like…
Sussex Racing has got that that electric feel
Words by Charlie Batten As one of the lesser-known teams on campus, you’d be forgiven for not knowing who Sussex Racing are but believe me when I say they’ve been…
Clyde Best; A Pioneer Of Black English Football
Words by Esteban Ramirez The 1960s was a time of national footballing pride for England, as they had just won the 1966 World Cup, captained by national icon Bobby Moore.…
Justin Fashanu; A Man Beyond Football
Words by Joe Roberts Footballing-wise, Justin Fashanu is most remembered for his 1980 screaming half-volley against Liverpool when he was just 18 playing for Norwich City. A volley that seemed…
Playing A Round In The Face Of Tradition; The Ryder Cup
Words by Ava Steed Golf, that royal and ancient pastime whose universal foundations are struck and set in integrity and courtesy and camaraderie and all that is good and wholesome…
Wilder VS Fury III
Words by Darius Ostovar The eagerly anticipated third and final bout for the WBC heavyweight championship between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder produced an instant classic in the T-Mobile Arena…