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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sport vs studies: can a balance be found? 

From 1896 to 2020, a considerable 170 Olympic medals have been won by Oxford alumni in a whole range of sports. This certainly is impressive, but is it possible to uphold this standard of achievement in sport whilst still studying at one of the most academically challenging universities?

Who will avoid the drop? The implications of Everton’s points deduction on the relegation battle

The Blues have now been docked a staggering eight points, leaving them just five points above relegation.

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 spectres of its famous historical, literary and political figures,...

Captain’s Corner: Oxford Lancers

"American Football is a team game. Some players will touch the ball more than others, but we can’t succeed unless all eleven players are doing their job."

Town vs Gown 2024

"As ever, ‘Town vs Gown’ presented a litany of storylines, atmosphere, and drama, and it was clear that every boxer that entered the unforgiving squared circle had followed incredible discipline, a testament to their sacrifices."

Captain’s Corner: OUCC

Following a relaxed wintry start to the cricketing calendar, Women’s Blues Captain Hannah Davis turns her thoughts to the upcoming season. When did you start...

Two champions join forces: A guaranteed success?

“Ask a child to draw a car, and certainly he will draw it red.” Enzo Ferrari’s infamous adage encapsulates just how synonymous the iconic rouge...

The effects of media attention on upcoming sports stars

"In a world concerned so much about mental health, especially in young people, why does the media still create so much damage?"

Behind the striped veil of OURC: What rifling’s really like.

I have received my full share of facial expressions when I mention that I do rifle shooting, including surprise, fascination, and of course an...

The skilful art of flying saucers

"You sub off, catch your breath, and run back on again for the next point – are we crazy, or have you just not tried it yet?"

Captain’s Corner: OULTC

"Cherwell spoke to the new Blues captains of the OULTC, Jack Pickering, captain of the men’s team, and Sama Malik, captain of the women’s team."

The Spartan attitude of tennis to its young

"Tennis has a vicious cycle with its young players, but its curse can still be broken"

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."
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