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From Suffrajitsu to choking out reporters: The embattled history of women’s MMA
In the traditionally male dominated area of MMA, this article looks at the women who paved the way for other female fighters

UFC London: Brits show out but ultimately leave disappointed
A monumentous occasion for UFC fans in London turned disappointing with the standard of the fights not up to scratch

15 Black Pro Wrestlers that BET Forgot
BET recently published a list of the “15 greatest black wrestlers ever”, but missed many of the actual trailblazers who established black acceptance in wrestling

Back with a bang, Formula 1 returns in style
The F1 season is back with a bang with the first two races showing exactly why so many fans are excited for the 2025 season

Ones to Watch in Women’s Tennis
It’s no secret that women’s tennis is shifting from the era of the Williams sisters. So here is a comprehensive guide to the next top WTA stars.

Formula 1: Everything to know before the 2025 season
From drama to rule changes, here is a guide to everything you must know before the 2025 Formula 1 season starts

The urgent need for athlete’s safety: Emma Raducanu and the stalking crisis
Athletes, especially female athletes, are increasingly being targeted by dangerous, invasive behaviour that puts their safety at risk.

A beginner’s guide to: Formula 1
A complete rundown on the rules and format of Formula 1

In Conversation with Manchester Thunder Netball
Four-time Netball Super League Champions Manchester Thunder discuss the relaunch of the 2025 Netball Super League and the future of the game

Female participation in Basketball: Why now? Looking at UoM W2’s success
University of Manchester Women’s Basketball has experienced back-to-back years of success
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Ipswich have been more than just Liam Delap this season – but you wouldn’t know from the punditry
Coverage of Ipswich and Liam Delap has been deeply inadequate this season – and highlights the flaws of football media at large

The original Super League: a preview of the 2025 Rugby League season
As the Super League season gets underway, let’s dive into its rich history, key teams, and the players set to make an impact this year

A review of the 2025 women’s Royal Rumble match
A run-through the WWE showpiece event

Jannik Sinner and the most controversial sports bans in history
As Jannik Sinner faces a three-month ban for doping, we look back at some of the most infamous instances on bans in sports

Romance and rivalry: A look into the world’s sporting couples
As Valentine’s Day dawns upon us again, The Mancunion Sport have taken a look at the world’s top sporting couples

World Chess Championship 2024 recap: Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest ever undisputed world champion
Sky is the limit for teenage sensation Dommaraju as he is crowned Chess world champion in Singapore

Six Nations: Netflix goes from Full Contact to no contact
The 2025 Six Nations, one of the showpieces of the Rugby Union calendar, got underway this weekend, in spite of some unfortunate news around Netflix’s docu-series ‘Full Contact’

The death of the cage match
Why a once great wrestling format has fallen on hard times

Ilona Maher: The US star of British Premiership Women’s Rugby
Ilona Maher is redefining the game both on and off the pitch. Her move to the UK sees her reaching for new heights in Rugby, all while breaking barriers in sport for women through her promotion of femininity and body positivity

F1 2024: The most exciting season since 2021?
The F1 2024 season has been the most exciting since 2021. Here’s a run down of the biggest moments, new drivers and rivalries.