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1st December 2015

Sport in the City: Manchester’s outdoor Curling lanes

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Manchester’s outdoor Curling lanes
1st December 2015

Victoria Hall (UBS) Netball Team: It’s the taking part that counts!

The Victoria Hall (UBS) Netball Team may be the campus team for you!
27th November 2015

Sport in the City: The Fifth Manchester ‘Christmas Pudding 5 Mile Dash’

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: With this week’s spotlight on the Fifth Manchester Christmas Pudding 5 Mile Dash
26th November 2015

Jonah Lomu: A tribute

Toby Webb reflects on the sad passing of one of rugby’s greatest ever players, Jonah Lomu
25th November 2015

The University of Manchester’s Handball Club

The University of Manchester’s Handball Club are looking forward to the University Championships in Leeds this month
25th November 2015

University of Manchester’s Cheerleaders

An insight into the University of Manchester’s Cheer Team from Zara Boateng
25th November 2015

Nous Sommes Ensemble

With the terror attacks in France, the footballing world comes together to stand by the side of the French
23rd November 2015

Remembering a Genius: George Best

Will Kelly remembers George Best of Manchester United, 10 years after his death
18th November 2015

SPORTLIGHT: University of Manchester’s Rowing

SPORTLIGHT aims to give an insight into a whole range of sports teams across the University of Manchester; this week, we have rowing!
17th November 2015

Sport in the City: Salford City FC

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: With this week’s spotlight on Salford City FC

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17th November 2015

Four years on from Gary Speed: Men account for 76 per cent of suicides in the UK

With 12 men a day committing suicide, it is time to address the pressure of masculinity and promote discussion
17th November 2015

Ronaldo: Film Review

Cristiano Ronaldo’s film reveals the obsessions in the lonely life of a great player with a big ego
16th November 2015

SPORTLIGHT: The University of Manchester’s Lacrosse

Sportlight is a weekly feature, highlighting one sport available at the university, and showing how you can get involved at different levels of the sport. This week, the spotlight is on lacrosse
16th November 2015

British Cycling: Manchester’s medal factory running low on gold

With the Rio Olympics just around the corner, Britain’s period of cycling dominance looks set to be over
16th November 2015

University of Manchester Cycling Club’s 24-hour bike ride

The University of Manchester’s Cycling Club are increasing in numbers and doing their bit for charity, raising funds for Maggie’s Centres
16th November 2015

Russian doping must be a wakeup call for professional sport

Alex Whitcomb looks into the potential consequences of the largest doping scandal in history
16th November 2015

6 Reasons why the Chelsea board must not sack Mourinho

After a calamitous start to the season, the Chelsea board’s patience is being exercised to the limit by José Mourinho. But here are six reasons why they must not panic and sack ‘The Special One’
16th November 2015

Manchester’s 1st Round FA Cup Games

Toby Webb rounds up the FA Cup First Round results in Gtr Manchester.
12th November 2015

Sport in the City: Manchester Giants Basketball Club

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: with this week’s spotlight on the Manchester Giants Basketball Club
12th November 2015

Debate: Competition in sport

Toby Webb looks into competition within two of the world’s biggest sporting leagues, our very own Premier League and the National Football League in America