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.

Fanatic for fantasy football

James Taylor takes a look at one of the more engaging things to do with the end of your summer.

5 reasons why England are no longer number one

James Gheerbrant explores why England are now without their coveted number one ranking in Test cricket.

Your guide to the Premier League

Arthur Knaggs investigates how each team is shaping up during week one of the Premier League.

Give KP another chance

Monish Kulkarni argues that Kevin Pietersen's removal from the ranks of English cricket can only be a bad thing.

A Sporting Mid-Life Crisis

As our Olympic summer draws to a close, James Nottage reflects on how our relationship with the sports we love changes with age.

How should we remember London 2012?

James Taylor reviews the incredible event and achievements that were our London 2012 Olympics.

Where did Team GB’s gold rush come from?

James Gheerbrant recounts what went into Team GB’s astonishing accumulation of gold medals at the back end of London 2012.

Table Tennis touched down at the Olympics

James Gheerbrant looks at why a night at the London 2012 Table Tennis Competition was one to remember.

5 Conclusions On Robin Van Persie to Manchester United

A player moved from one team to another team on Wednesday night. Here is what we learnt.

Oxford alumni enjoy Olympic success

Alex Hawkins-Hooker takes a look at how our Oxonian Olympians have fared at the London games.

More to the Games than just Usain

James Nottage takes a look at some of London 2012's hidden sporting gems.

London 2012: U.S Boxers humiliated

Monish Kulkarni reviews this week's Olympic boxing.

Poor coverage ruining our Olympics?

James Taylor considers whether the Olympic Games are being spoiled for TV spectators by inadequate TV coverage

Sportsmanship kicked from the beautiful game

James Gheerbrant argues that today's footballers could do with a touch of respect.

Tour de France: a real bore? Think again!

James Nottage rates Bradley Wiggins' chances at this year's Tour de France and what is making the Tour so captivating.

In Spain it falls mainly on the pitch

Charlie King describes his sporting year abroad, throwing himself into rugby in Madrid

England seize ODI series over Aussies

Monish Kulkarni analyses how England were able to claim victory over their famous arch-rivals, and what made it so easy.

Tough road ahead for Andy Murray

James Taylor assesses Andy Murray's loss in the much-hyped Wimbledon final and why he must not accept second place again.

Euro 2012: International football back on top

Alex Hawkins-Hooker reviews the success of the UEFA Euro 2012.

Tom Maynard: A Life Too Short

Isabelle Westbury reflects on the achievements and tragic death of England cricketing prospect, Tom Maynard.

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