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The reality of being a girl who likes sports

The reality of being a girl who likes sports

The 00s was an era known for misogyny and questionable outfits. I endured both, the only difference? The misogyny came from the pitch as a young girl desperate to play sports
5”1 in a giants world: In conversation with Amrisha Kudhail

5”1 in a giants world: In conversation with Amrisha Kudhail

An interview with Amrisha Kudhail, discussing the excitement building around basketball, her transition from a dance background and advice for those wanting to become involved within the sports industry
Most influential black sports athletes

Most influential black sports athletes

Our Sports team has compiled a list of some of the most influential black athletes across sports history
Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Should sports leagues make Covid vaccinations compulsory for all athletes? Adam Pogrund thinks the answer is ‘Yes’
2021 NBA All-Star Weekend Review

2021 NBA All-Star Weekend Review

Arsh Asthana gives us a review of the NBA All-star weekend that took place at the State Farm Arena in Atalanta.
Why March Madness is the most exciting sporting event in the world

Why March Madness is the most exciting sporting event in the world

Sports Editor Will takes us through the concept of “March Madness” and American university sports
NBA: Early MVP Contenders

NBA: Early MVP Contenders

Who will be the MVP this year? Arsh Asthana takes a look at the early MVP candidates
Kobe Bryant: How should we remember the dead?

Kobe Bryant: How should we remember the dead?

Nimo Omer explores the complicated discussion surrounding Kobe Bryant’s life and death
Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash

Will Stonier reports on the tragic death of NBA icon, Kobe Bryant
Uni sport: A forgettable week

Uni sport: A forgettable week

Harry Deacon rounds up this week’s University sport
2019 Basketball World Cup: A rare struggle for the USA

2019 Basketball World Cup: A rare struggle for the USA

Luca Mariani takes a look at the 2019 Basketball World Cup, and why it was a struggle for the USA
Hungary hosts inaugural World Urban Games

Hungary hosts inaugural World Urban Games

The World Urban Games in Budapest may not have been a sporting event you may have heard of, but it is one you definitely should have, says Harry Deacon
Manchester’s University sport – a preview

Manchester’s University sport – a preview

The 2019/20 sporting year at Manchester is set to be a big one, with tonnes of teams across many different sports playing all over the country
The fractions of the NBA in the Warriors era of basketball

The fractions of the NBA in the Warriors era of basketball

Luca Mariani dives down the NBA’s standings, and examines why some teams can’t compete with the Golden State Warriors
University sport round-up: Women’s Futsal 9-1 winners

University sport round-up: Women’s Futsal 9-1 winners

The University of Manchester has tonnes of sports teams, find out how they fared against some of their rivals
Manchester’s University sport – a round-up

Manchester’s University sport – a round-up

Some students sleep away Wednesday afternoon, others spend it on the field – Harry Deacon reviews Manchester’s position in the BUCS league

UoM Women’s Basketball Team are on the up

Coach Case has the University Basketball team improving this season

The 2016 Christie Championships, Manchester

The University of Manchester will host the annual Christie Championships and will look to retain the title against Liverpool and Leeds

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

The only way is hoop

Leeds too strong for valiant Manchester in relegation battle at the Armitage Centre