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Rowing Club kicks off the BUCS competition season
20th November 2018

Rowing Club kicks off the BUCS competition season

Manchester University comes away with two medals in a very successful event for the club.
Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League
19th November 2018

Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Sam McGonigle takes a look at how Brexit could cause massive changes to the Premier League.
Five draws in five games for Carlsen and Caruana in Chess World Championships
19th November 2018

Five draws in five games for Carlsen and Caruana in Chess World Championships

Carlsen looks to defend his title in the first world championship between the top two players for 28 years.
Learning to skate with the University of Manchester Skateboard Club
19th November 2018

Learning to skate with the University of Manchester Skateboard Club

Sports Editor James Gill talks to UMSC President Finn Vautier about how the society tries to build confidence in new skaters.
Bellew bows out in Manchester
15th November 2018

Bellew bows out in Manchester

Tony Bellew has retired from Boxing after being well beaten in his pursuit of Usyk’s titles
Oil or Nothing? City’s finances come under scrutiny
13th November 2018

Oil or Nothing? City’s finances come under scrutiny

Leaked documents supposedly reveal the truth behind Manchester City’s incredible wealth.
Simone Biles wins record 14th world title at World Gymnastics Championships
12th November 2018

Simone Biles wins record 14th world title at World Gymnastics Championships

The American took her fourth gold of the Championships in the individual floor exercise in Doha, Qatar
City on the edge of the knockout stages after demolishing Shakthar
9th November 2018

City on the edge of the knockout stages after demolishing Shakthar

Pep Guardiola’s team wrapped up a third victory in four Champions League games, with a display of sheer attacking class
UoM Sport tackles the gender gap
9th November 2018

UoM Sport tackles the gender gap

The AU are doing plenty to bridge the divide between male and female participation rates
Manchester United stun Juventus in the Champions League
9th November 2018

Manchester United stun Juventus in the Champions League

Two goals in the last few minutes handed Juventus their first Champions League group stage home defeat since 2009

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Manchester United: The Number 9 Predicament
9th November 2018

Manchester United: The Number 9 Predicament

Lukaku is out of form, but is Rashford the best solution?
8th November 2018

Manchester City Women cruise past Liverpool to close gap on WSL leaders

The Citizens extended their unbeaten record this season with a dominant second-half display
Boston Red Sox beat Los Angeles Dodgers to win ninth World Series
5th November 2018

Boston Red Sox beat Los Angeles Dodgers to win ninth World Series

The title is Boston’s fourth since 2004 after breaking the so-called “Curse of the Bambino”.
The Catalan Revolution of English Football
5th November 2018

The Catalan Revolution of English Football

Iwan Hopkins takes a look at the resurgence of the beautiful game in the Premier League after several seasons of unattractive football
Grassroots Football at serious risk due to funding cuts, warns Mayor
5th November 2018

Grassroots Football at serious risk due to funding cuts, warns Mayor

Andy Burnham has issued a plea to save grassroots-level football and criticised the Premier League for failing to meet its funding commitments in the area
Five and Counting: History-maker Hamilton secures title at Mexican Grand Prix
5th November 2018

Five and Counting: History-maker Hamilton secures title at Mexican Grand Prix

In a season of domination in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton has shrugged off impressive competition from Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari to cement his status as one of the industry’s true legends, writes Sam Honey.
Mancunian Tyson Fury eyes up title prize as comeback mounts
5th November 2018

Mancunian Tyson Fury eyes up title prize as comeback mounts

The Wythenshawe-born boxer will face off against Deontay Wilder on December 1st, having re-entered the ring this summer.
A sombre week for football
1st November 2018

A sombre week for football

Five died in a tragic helicopter crash at Leicester City, Glenn Hoddle suffered a heart attack at the BT Sport studio, and a fan died at the Amex Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars’ pre-match controversy
1st November 2018

Jacksonville Jaguars’ pre-match controversy

Controversy surrounded the pre-match exploits of four Jacksonville Jaguars players, who were briefly detained over an unpaid bill at a Piccadilly bar.
Christian Eriksen and Kasper Schmeichel criticise the Danish FA for “overly violent personal attacks”
23rd October 2018

Christian Eriksen and Kasper Schmeichel criticise the Danish FA for “overly violent personal attacks”

Sam McGonigle takes a look at the chaos surrounding the Danish Football Association