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Sahar Khodayari and the story of female football fans in Iran
17th October 2019

Sahar Khodayari and the story of female football fans in Iran

Tom Reynolds contemplates whether the lift on the ban of women from Iranian football does enough to tackle sexism in football
Typhoon Hagibis wreaks havoc as pool stage draws to a close
17th October 2019

Typhoon Hagibis wreaks havoc as pool stage draws to a close

Joey Millington takes a look at Typhoon Hagibis and how it has impacted the Rugby World Cup
Althea Gibson: remembering the first black woman to win a Grand Slam
17th October 2019

Althea Gibson: remembering the first black woman to win a Grand Slam

Continuing The Mancunion’s celebration of Black History Month, Kate Jackson argues we must remember the strides Althea Gibson made for tennis and the black female stars of today
Show Racism the Red Card launches 5th Wear Red Day
11th October 2019

Show Racism the Red Card launches 5th Wear Red Day

The 5th annual Wear Red Day approaches as Show Racism the Red Card continue in their efforts to eradicate racism from football
Silver linings for Brits despite difficult Doha conditions
11th October 2019

Silver linings for Brits despite difficult Doha conditions

The Athletics World Championships was shrouded in controversy but Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson still managed to shine for Britain
University sport roundup: A new season begins
11th October 2019

University sport roundup: A new season begins

Uni sport on Wednesday afternoons is back and has already produced some cracking matches
The Hundred: Criticism mounts as ECB attempt to jump start English Cricket
10th October 2019

The Hundred: Criticism mounts as ECB attempt to jump start English Cricket

Tom Reynolds delves into the ups and downs of cricket’s newest format
Chaotic Yorkshire weather makes an eventful UCI Road Race World Championships
9th October 2019

Chaotic Yorkshire weather makes an eventful UCI Road Race World Championships

In typical British fashion, rain almost stopped play at the UCI World Championships. Louis Trappazzon reports on an intriguing week of racing in Yorkshire
Silverwood takes the reigns for England Cricket
9th October 2019

Silverwood takes the reigns for England Cricket

Chris Silverwood has been appointed as the new head coach of England and Wales, but will he have more test success than his predecessor?
Lingard the surprise exclusion as indecisive Abraham gets his chance
9th October 2019

Lingard the surprise exclusion as indecisive Abraham gets his chance

Joey Millington scrutinises the major changes to England’s squad before their intriguing Euro 2020 qualifying fixtures

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Raiders upset in London
9th October 2019

Raiders upset in London

Following the first game of the NFL’s London series, writer Luca Mariani provides the details of a major upset
Campus football overview: The new season gets underway!
4th October 2019

Campus football overview: The new season gets underway!

Who will come out on top in this year’s edition of the university’s campus football?
Opinion: Racism still rife in Italy
4th October 2019

Opinion: Racism still rife in Italy

Iwan Hopkins takes a look at racism in Italian football, following Romelu Lukaku’s suggestion that positive action is being taken
Feuds and bad blood: The difficulties behind boxing’s biggest fights
4th October 2019

Feuds and bad blood: The difficulties behind boxing’s biggest fights

James Owen explores the complexities behind setting up major boxing events
Champions League: Man City unconvincing as Tottenham are thrashed
4th October 2019

Champions League: Man City unconvincing as Tottenham are thrashed

Harry Deacon focuses on Tuesday’s Champions League results, which involved both Man City and Tottenham
Manchester United announce financial gains amidst performance woes
3rd October 2019

Manchester United announce financial gains amidst performance woes

Although Manchester United are lacking on the pitch, the clubs annual revenues will always lend a helping hand, or will they?
Japan shock Ireland in the Rugby World Cup
3rd October 2019

Japan shock Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

The Cherry Blossoms look set to reach their first knockout stage ever, with a shock win over favourites, Ireland
Lancashire cricket promoted in County Championship
3rd October 2019

Lancashire cricket promoted in County Championship

Luke Keohane runs through a memorable season for Manchester’s home county cricket club, Lancashire
Rain hands Essex 8th County Championship title
27th September 2019

Rain hands Essex 8th County Championship title

It’s Essex’s second County Championship in three years
FA WSL: Tough start for the red half of Manchester
27th September 2019

FA WSL: Tough start for the red half of Manchester

The season’s first couple of games could not have gone more differently for the two Manchester sides