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28th November 2016

Students sneak in Old Trafford for a sleepover

Uosof Ahmad and Kyle Morgan-Williams travelled up from London specially for the prank at Old Trafford Stadium
28th November 2016

EuroWatch: Bundesliga

Josh Jenkins will be looking at the best European leagues each week
28th November 2016

Video refereeing in football is long overdue

Football will join cricket and rugby in using video replays in decisions in 2018
28th November 2016

Basketball and netball the university’s standout performers

The University of Manchester’s Basketball and Netball teams boast some impressive undefeated records as Mancunion Sport takes a look at their stellar work so far this term
28th November 2016

Haseeb Hameed: England cricket’s rising star

Guy Williams profiles the England Cricket team’s newest and most exciting addition
22nd November 2016

Kyle Walker is developing into one of the best in his position

Dane Massey looks into one of English football’s hottest prospects
22nd November 2016

Eddie Jones’ England go ten games unbeaten with win against South Africa

England’s first win against South Africa in ten years further demonstrated the profound improvements facilitated by Eddie Jones in the past year
22nd November 2016

Why ‘sportsmanship’ isn’t in Conor McGregor’s vocabulary

Conor McGregor has become one of the most famous sportsmen of recent years, as he has propelled the UFC to great height with his arrogance and combat style
22nd November 2016

Where to play Paul Pogba?

Paul Pogba’s performances have been underwhelming so far — something needs to change to get the best out of him
21st November 2016

The XXI Club celebrate their 84th year in style

84 years on, and the XXI Club is still a strong club with some of the best athletes at the university and in the country

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21st November 2016

A tournament I really don’t understand: The ATP World Tour finals

The end of season extravaganza at the O2 marks the end of the ATP Tour season, but what is the point?
21st November 2016

Escaping the stereotype: Gary Lineker and the refugee debate

Ex-England international footballer Gary Lineker has received much criticism from the press after having an opinion on the refugee crisis
20th November 2016

Preview: Revolution Champions League

After 13 seasons in Manchester, Revolution cycling is back for a revamped series this Friday and Saturday
20th November 2016

United player ratings: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United failed to pick up all three points against Arsenal, but who was monstrous and who did nothing?
15th November 2016

(OGC) Nice To Meet You

OGC Nice are punching above their weight, but how have they managed to contest Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco for the title?
15th November 2016

FA Cup 1st Round round up

The start of November saw the FA Cup first round return, with no fewer than seven Greater Manchester teams in action
15th November 2016

Political Football

In the wake of the debate over whether international footballers should display a poppy on their kit, maybe it is time to realise that, contrary to the well-worn adage, sport and politics should, and do, mix regularly
15th November 2016

The Resurgence of the Northern Hemisphere?

With Ireland’s excellent win over New Zealand, will the autumn internationals signal a turning in the tide of international rugby?
14th November 2016

United Player Ratings: Swansea City vs Manchester United

Manchester United faced a trip to South Wales to battle a struggling Swansea City. How well did the Reds play?
14th November 2016

From Mexico to Austria: Two World Championships, one Gold Medal

David Brierley relives his time at the Eighth Shito-Ryu Karate World Championships and offers insight into the WKF World Karate Championships