Sunday 9th November 2025

Sport

Austria, the Allianz, and applause: How we make spaces divine

In March I twice came very close to something holy: once in Austria and once in the Allianz.  In Vienna, where Mozart played, lived, and died, I buy a ticket...

Oxford Sailors take on the Celtic Sea

Many people would consider offshore yacht racing a somewhat daunting, if not downright insane,...

The elusive magic of club cricket

As summer draws to a close and we all arrive in Oxford ready for...

Over 12,000 compete in the 2025 Oxford Half Marathon

Thousands took to the streets of Oxford yesterday morning to race in the Oxford...

A school of hard knocks in India for England’s cricketers

Hugo Murphy discusses the current state of English cricket and whether there is hope for the future.

Head to Head: The future of Arsène Wenger

Arsenal’s recent poor performances have reignited the debate concerning Arsène Wenger’s future as the club’s manager. Karl Frey and Sam Pace, two Arsenal supporters, argue for ‘Wenger Out' and 'Wenger In' respectively.

Harrison’s heroics bested by Balliol

Harry Griffiths summarises Pembroke's close-run defeat to Balliol in college football.

Sport thought: In defence of Louis van Gaal

Theo Davies-Lewis discusses the questionably unfair reputation of Louis Van Gaal

Magdalen sports teams travel to Cambridge to face sister college

Danny Cowan reports on the annual Magdalen vs Magdalene varsity day, where Magdalen college travelled to Cambridge to face their sister college in multiple sports fixtures

Head to Head: All-Time World XI

In March of 2016, the world of football said goodbye to one of its biggest legends: Johan Cruyff. The former Barcelona player is regarded by many football fans as one of the greatest ever players in the sport. If you could pick out your All-Time best XI, who would you choose? Karl Frey and Sam Pace discuss their selections in Head to Head.

Sport Science: Creatine

Andy Frey explores the actual value creatine can add to your workout

Exclusive: reports debunked, Varsity confirmed to go ahead

The Daily Mail had previously reported that the match was set to be cancelled

Head to Head: World XI

Karl Frey and Charlie Gould choose their Football World XIs

Sport Science: Is Protein good or bad for you?

Andy Frey discusses the science behind protein supplements

Jones’ toughest test yet?

George Mason disscusses the challenges facing England and their manager in the upcoming Six Nations

Cristiano Ronaldo: saint, not devil

Mohamed Eghleilib praises Cristiano Ronaldo and explains why CR7 deserved to win the 2016 Ballon d'Or

The beautiful face of 2016 sport

Karl Frey looks over the most heart-warming and poignant sporting moments of the last year

Head to Head: Kelechi Iheanacho vs Marcus Rashford

Laolu Ayeko and Sam Pace debate who is better out of the young talents of Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcus Rashford

Unlikely champions and unbelievable success: Cherwell’s top sporting moments

Despite its turbulence, 2016 proved to be a great year of sport

Mixed fortunes for Oxford in rugby varsity

The women's team won their match early in the day while the men's team suffered an agonising defeat

The fundamentals of sporting passion

Why is so much emphasis placed upon the relevance of passion in sport, despite its seemingly ever-present nature, asks Adam Hilsenrath

Oxford Ice Hockey Blues Triumph Over RAF in Charity Pre-Season

Oxford University Ice Hockey Club's team beat the RAF in an entertaining pre-season friendly in support of KEEN and the RAF Charitable Trust

The Promised Land

Until the early hours of Thursday morning – Chicago Cubs were the worst franchise in American sporting history. 71 years had passed since their...

Shots and Statistics

How far can we rely on statistics to tell the true story of football that so many will tell you are hidden from mathematical analysis?

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