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The curse of the steel city: Sheffield’s footballing nightmare

The curse of the steel city: Sheffield’s footballing nightmare

Sheffield’s football legacy fades as both clubs hit rock bottom of the Championship for a multiplicity of reasons, heading for a historic decline
Liverpool’s season so far: A cause for concern or just a blip?

Liverpool’s season so far: A cause for concern or just a blip?

With the October international break looming, and with only two wins in their last five games, Liverpool are progressively playing worse, drawing criticism from both fans and pundits. Although they have shown glimpses of their potential, their recent form is concerning, and an inevitability considering all their performances thus far. With time, Arne Slot will no doubt see a team worthy to do more than just defend the Premier League title.
Studying abroad: What makes university in North America so different from the UK?

Studying abroad: What makes university in North America so different from the UK?

Ever wondered what university in North America is really like, and how it compares to our experience in the UK?
Manchester Thunder and London Pulse Battle for Super League Supremacy

Manchester Thunder and London Pulse Battle for Super League Supremacy

As the regular Netball Super League season comes to an end, top ranked teams Manchester Thunder and London Pulse battle it out at Belle Vue
Netball’s struggle for success: how a lack of coaching has affected the performance team

Netball’s struggle for success: how a lack of coaching has affected the performance team

Netball’s nightmare season has led to fingers pointed in all directions, but without a coach on one of only two performance teams, can you blame them?
The Halcyon Age: Big wins and humbling losses for the University of Manchester Ultimate Frisbee Club

The Halcyon Age: Big wins and humbling losses for the University of Manchester Ultimate Frisbee Club

Following a very successful regionals campaign, which saw five teams qualify for nationals, UoM Ultimate take on the best of the best at the 2025 University Indoor Nationals.
Ones to Watch in Women’s Tennis

Ones to Watch in Women’s Tennis

It’s no secret that women’s tennis is shifting from the era of the Williams sisters. So here is a comprehensive guide to the next top WTA stars.
Female athletes have had enough of being demonised for what they wear

Female athletes have had enough of being demonised for what they wear

Should bikini bottoms and tight lycra leotards still be the expectation for female athletes, or are they fed up of being sexualised and demonised?
A guide to university sports: Eight clubs you should join and why

A guide to university sports: Eight clubs you should join and why

In this guide to University Sports, The Mancunion highlights eight growing sports clubs that you should consider joining!
Fighters and mental health

Fighters and mental health

It takes a certain calibre of brain chemistry to be a fighter. One filled with demons striving to become angels. What happens when the demons lay idle for too long?
Attending the horse races feels like a betrayal of my left-wing principles

Attending the horse races feels like a betrayal of my left-wing principles

A 20-minute drive home from the Cheltenham Festival races may seem like a dream for many Manchester students, but you will never see me present at my hometown’s annual event
The true cost of university sports: membership fees increase by up to 35%

The true cost of university sports: membership fees increase by up to 35%

Changes in the way the university charges for sports memberships has led to an increase in prices whilst leaving students feeling “ignored” when concerns were raised.
Events in Manchester this June

Events in Manchester this June

Take a look at all the exciting events happening in Manchester, perfect for celebrating once exam season is finally over!
Triumph for Ingram as UoM swimmers impress in Sheffield

Triumph for Ingram as UoM swimmers impress in Sheffield

The University of Manchester Swimming team travelled to Sheffield to compete in their first post-COVID gala
Table Tennis Club celebrates International Women’s Day

Table Tennis Club celebrates International Women’s Day

Kate MacLachlan talks to UoM’s Table Tennis Club about female representation and diversity in the sport
Racking up those air miles

Racking up those air miles

As part of our Climate Change issue, we take a look at some of the most outrageous distances covered by sports teams when travelling to their games
Sonny Bill Williams: the most expensive man in world rugby

Sonny Bill Williams: the most expensive man in world rugby

Sonny Bill Williams’ recent switch made him the most expensive player in Rugby League history
England stunned by fanatic French in Six Nations opener

England stunned by fanatic French in Six Nations opener

A World Cup hangover was the story in England’s Six Nations opener, as shown by Todd Barran
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
Sport in a decade of sustainability

Sport in a decade of sustainability

Harry Deacon contemplates the environmental action being taken by our favourite sports