Sport

The insidious advertising of women in sport

All advertising sells a dream, Mad Men style: the aftershave, the sports car. Here the dream is sport itself, betting on it, and the opportunities it gives you.

Sport Spotlight: Sam Fitzgerald

Sam Fitzgerald only took up cycling during his undergraduate degree, and yet he’s now President of Oxford University Cycling Club.

Record 15,000 runners participate in Oxford Half Marathon

A record 15,000 runners took to the streets of Oxford to complete the annual half marathon on Sunday 11th October. Thousands of supporters lined the course to cheer the runners.

Sport Spotlight: Charlotte Maple

Sport has been a constant feature of incoming Oxford University Cricket Club (OUCC) women’s Blues captain Charlotte Maple’s time at Oxford.

This girl can, and she will

The fight for equality in sport is not over

England’s stubborn faith in Keaton Jennings reaps its reward

The ECB must explore ways to promote the lost art of Test batsmanship at a grassroots level

Glory ahead for St Peter’s?

Cal Flintoff reviews the drama of the Men’s Football Cuppers as the Quarters approach

Football blues take Brookes varsity win

It has been a tough season for the newly promoted Women’s Blues football team. Now playing in the top league in their region, they...

The Inaugural Women’s Oxford Boxing Match: Preview

The match will see the women of Oxford University’s Amateur Boxing Club compete against tough competition from across the nation

Netball Blues steal crucial win against Loughborough

There was last minute magic at the Iffley Road sports hall

Room for improvement for England after narrow win against South Africa

Fine tuning required after England snatch victory with only a point against South Africa

Oxford held at home by Loughborough

Oxford University’s football Blues dropped two points in what was ultimately a frustrating 2-2 draw

One year on: England’s Young Lions

The divergent paths of Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden

New campaign launched to get more Oxford students active

The 'Active at Oxford' campaign will run throughout Michaelmas term.

Rugby blues suffer narrow loss to Canada

Oxford dominated in the first half but struggled after half-time to maintain their strength

International breaks should be here to stay

Lucy Tansley thinks there are several pros to the newly formed UEFA Nations League

Out in Front: Lewis Hamilton’s fifth world title

Thomas McKeown takes us through the drama of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Worcester put eight past Univ in title defence opener

Cal Flintoff updates us on the latest round of Men’s Football Cuppers

Men’s Badminton Blues lose to Imperial

Returning blue Andrew Zhu gives us the low-down of the latest BUCS Southern Premier division fixture

Bittersweet feelings after OUWAFC matches

Wednesday’s BUCS fixtures saw the Women’s Blues lose to Birmingham as the Seconds secured victory

Exercising the mind: exploring the importance of sport for our mental wellbeing

Sport and exercise can be an important tool in our repertoire for dealing with the stresses of Oxford life.

Unequal and Unfair: Women’s football at Oxford needs urgent reform

If the university does not prioritise women’s football, it is hard to see how or why anyone else would.

Oxford grad sets up eating disorder peer support group

The initiative, Supporting Male Athletes with Eating Disorders (SMAED), aims to break down the barriers of `toxic masculinity` by providing a network of support for athletes with eating disorders.

Men’s Football Blues handed opening day defeat at Iffley

The Men’s football Blues suffered a 2-1 defeat in what was a tough opening game against Derby

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