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4th February 2016

Sports’ governing bodies are misbehaving

With a different sport’s governing body being in the spotlight each day for a scandal, it’s time to ask for transparency.
4th February 2016

Revolution 2015/16: Team WIGGINS dominate round 5 and take the Elite Series Title

Great Britain’s Jonathan Dibben won two out of the four races to guide the British team, WIGGINS, to a maiden Revolution victory
4th February 2016

Varsity 2016: American Football Preview

The undefeated UoM Tyrants take on MMU Eagles this Sunday at Burnage Rugby Club
4th February 2016

Six Nations 2016: The Waiting is Nearly Over

Anticipation is rising as the Six Nations Cup awaits England’s men
3rd February 2016

Klopperation: Celebration

We all need to be a little more like Jürgen Klopp and start celebrating football like we used to
2nd February 2016

Guardiola is a Blue

It’s now official—and it’s what we were all expecting. Pep Guardiola has been named Manchester City manager for next season
24th December 2015

The Value of Lower League Football

Dan O’Toole explains how lower league football can serve as a production line for top talents
14th December 2015

2015: Our Sporting Highlights

With 2015 drawing to a close, the Mancunion SPORT team have come together to discuss our favourite moments of this calendar year!
14th December 2015

Davis Cup success!

79 years of waiting is over. Great Britain are kings of tennis again with this Davis Cup win!
14th December 2015

Sport in the City: The Chill Factore

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Chill Factore

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14th December 2015

Sport in the City: Manchester Ice Skating Rink

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Manchester’s Ice Skating Rink
14th December 2015

Not giving a toss? Cricket’s pitch problems

The problems caused by cricket pitches have led to changes to a traditional element of the game
8th December 2015

Hola Gary Neville!

Will Kelly takes a look at the former Manchester United and England defender’s first managerial appointment: Valencia
7th December 2015

Get Involved: Sporticipate Squash & Racketball

Sporticipate’s racketball & squash sessions migtht be right up your street
7th December 2015

Sport in the City: Santa Dash with Man City and Man United

This week’s spotlight is on The 2015 Manchester City and Manchester United FC Santa Runs!
7th December 2015

Ascending the ladder: Footballers going up and down the leagues

Toby Webb looks into player mobility within the pyramid of English football
3rd December 2015

Review: Doug Scott CBE Everest: The Hard Way

An evening of determination and nostalgia with Doug Scott CBE at the Lowry Theatre
3rd December 2015

The University of Manchester’s Water Polo Club

We take a look at one of the University of Manchester’s less conventional sports in water polo this week—from the perspective of Ellen Leahy
3rd December 2015

Rugby Roundup: Club rugby returns

After starting the competition late due to the World Cup, English rugby clubs are making an impact at home and in Europe
3rd December 2015

Ultimate Frisbee – Recognise and watch this space

Why not try a different sport? The University of Manchester’s Ultimate Frisbee team are one of the best