Sport
There’s no ‘I’ in team… or is there?
"How can F1 possibly function as a team sport when there is only ever one winner?"
Was India Bazball’s graveyard or its baptism by fire?
This series has been Bazball’s baptism as a mature, seasoned cricketing philosophy. They lost: now, they will learn.
Boat Race 2024: Both Oxford crews lose to Cambridge
This is Cambridge’s fifth victory out of the last six races for the men, and the seventh consecutive victory for Cambridge women.
Captain’s Corner: OUBC
"In anticipation of the Boat Race on 30th March 2024, Cherwell spoke to the women’s president of the OUBC, Ella Stadler, and the men’s president, Louis Corrigan."
A review: How good is Oxford at sport?
There is no doubt that Oxford University is primarily known for its academic status....
The Hundred may be marmite, but it’s revolutionising the women’s game
Lunch, cherries, and tea. Three words perfectly befitting of a quaint high-street café, yet curiously suited too, for English cricket. Nothing evokes the game’s...
The sporting landscape of 2054
Today’s sporting scene is largely unrecognisable from thirty years ago, having undergone radical changes in efforts to amplify interest, increase profits, and deliver entertainment...
A Goodbye to Australia’s Golden Generation
"For this second golden generation 2023 has been a year that they can look back fondly upon as a satisfying capstone achievement."
Driving Towards a Sustainable Future
"As we move into an era defined by environmental consciousness and global responsibility, Formula 1 must turn its focus towards a more sustainable future."
Investment in (men’s) sports needs to slow down.
"When investments are made into the women’s game, it is a decision by shareholders and investors to grow the sport in the name of fans, the competitors involved and for the general growth of the sport. When a large investment is made on the men’s side, I’m not sure the intentions are the same. It tends to come down to one thing alone: financial incentive."
World Cups – On-Field Festivals, Off-Field Frustrations
"World Cups are the highlight of many a sporting fan’s calendar, sporting festivals that are exceptional global adverts for their respective games."
World Cup Madness
FIFA recently announced the winners of the 2030 World Cup Bid, Morocco, Spain, Portugal..and Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina. In a shock move, FIFA has set the tournament to be played in three continents, with six teams qualifying automatically.
The Darker Side of Tennis Players’ Earnings
"Tennis is a cut-throat sport, but the failure to present the necessary changes means that livelihoods are at stake for players who have trained their whole lives, lest purposeful action is taken to solve these pressing challenges."
Captains Corner: OUHC
This week Cherwell spoke to the current women’s Blues captain at OUHC, Megan Cottee, about her role as captain and her season so far.
Sir Bobby Charlton: A True Gent of the Beautiful Game
"The death of Sir Bobby Charlton is a sad moment for all football fans. He was one of the last remaining representatives of a different, gentlemanly era of football"
Captain’s Corner: OUAFC
Cherwell spoke to the new Blues captains at OUAFC, Iona Bennett and Roza Bailey who co-captain the women, and Harry Way who captains the Men's team.
The Winners and Losers of the Men’s Grand Slams 2023
The 2023 men’s tennis calendar certainly had fans anticipating big things, with fresh, young blood threatening to disrupt the status quo and upset the tennis hierarchy by challenging the top players. Below I discuss the winners and losers on tennis’ biggest stages in 2023
Bumps, Banks, Blades and Spoons: Summer VIIIs 2023
Summer eights has come and gone, and the highlight event of the Oxford rower’s trinity term card has left us for another year. How did the regatta unfold?
The Mad Hatters
The likes of Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne will be competing in a stadium that’s stands overlook the washing lines of locals.
