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7th December 2011

Where Are They Now? – Dion Dublin

Looking at what our favourite footballers of the 90’s are up to now….
7th December 2011

A minute’s silence – Gary Speed.

The footballing world was shocked and saddened at the news of Gary Speed’s untimely passing. Remembered with fondness for a long career and an undeniable passion for the game, fans up and down the country are mourning his passing. With 85 caps Speed is Wales’ most capped outfield player, and holds the record for third […]
7th December 2011

Manchester Power on in Cup campaign

University of Manchester Men’s 1st XI -4 University of Dundee Men’s 1st XI-1
7th December 2011

Improved 2nd Half sees Manchester edge physical encounter

University of Manchester Rugby League 1st 44 Man Met Cheshire 1st 26
7th December 2011

Federer has last laugh in year of the Djok

Roger Federer ended a personally disappointing year of tennis by securing victory in the season finale at London’s O2 arena with a 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 victory over Frenchman Jo Wilfred Tsonga.
24th November 2011

NBA Lockout sees players in a different court

With Basketball’s stars on strike, Finlay Donaldson takes a look at just why these players are getting so upset…
24th November 2011

Racism in football rears its ugly head

Despite concerted campaigns to eradicate it, racial problems have shown in recent months to still be a major issue in the beautiful game..
24th November 2011

Johnson quits as RFU crumbles

The former captain walks away with his head held high as Rugby’s governing body implodes.
24th November 2011

MMU come from behind to deal Manchester’s title ambitions a blow

University of Manchester Women’s 1st XI – 2 MMU Cheshire Women’s 1st XI – 3
17th November 2011

Newcastle change stadium name.

Newcastle United have announced their St.James’ Park stadium will become the sports direct arena – is the path of stadium naming rights soon to become commonly followed?

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17th November 2011

Where Are They Now? – Faustino Asprilla

Taking a look at what are favourite footballers are up to now……
17th November 2011

Is ‘Pac-man’ ready for Mayweather?

The Filipino has dominated boxing in recent years, but his latest victory has arguably set him up for a fight he will struggle to compete in.
17th November 2011

Club Showcase – Ultimate Frisbee

The University of Manchester’s Ultimate Frisbee club, known as Halcyon , has recently continued its dominance of the North by defending two of its regional titles over the space of two weekends. For those unaware, Ultimate Frisbee is a sport in which two teams compete to score points by catching the disc in an endzone, […]
17th November 2011

Manchester find the right formula to edge local derby

University of Manchester Men’s 1st XI – 70 Manchester Metropolitan University 1st XI – 62
16th November 2011

England’s Indian Summer

Ruthless England demolish sorry India to become World number one.
16th November 2011

Lancashire claim championship to end 77 years of pain.

Lancashire lift Cricket’s County Championship, a victory 77 years in the making…
16th November 2011

Football and ‘The Big Society’

Can modern football embrace the concept of ‘The Big Society’? The Mancunion headed to Manchester Grammar School to Investigate.
16th November 2011

Sir Alex Ferguson – one of a kind.

25 years of success – We’ll never see the like of Fergie again.
16th November 2011

Fergie’s Best XI.

Sports Editor Patrick Madden picks his ultimate Manchester United team under the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson.
16th November 2011

Connacht make Heineken Cup debut

Ireland’s fourth province finally have the chance to dine at European rugby’s top table.