Monday, February 3, 2025

Sport

Even contest in uneven waters: Boat Race trial

On December 18th during the vac, the Oxford University Boat Club took to the Tideway for their one dress rehearsal before the Boat Race (newly sponsored and now the...

Women’s Blues carve out ski victory at varsity

Recent years have seen Cambridge dominate the Varsity Skiing competition that dates back over...

Skills, Thrills, and the X20

Having decided that sporting mediocrity will always triumph over academic success, I quickly bin that off and pore over the events of the game...

When you want to play sports but you’re lowkey just a chill guy

...it’s easy, at least for me, to prefer the comfort of sitting down in a warm library over going out into the cold to run about in a field or on a ground.

Both Oxford crews lose to Cambridge in The Gemini Boat Race 2021

"Crew members have had to quickly adapt to conditions after British Rowing and the event organisers reached an agreement for named rowers to get back to training on the water in early March."

Bahrain Grand Prix: a taster for “one hell of a season”

"It was experience and grit that won it for Mercedes. It was the driver, not the car."

International break: a help or hindrance for Premier League teams and their players?

"The break is an opportunity to raise their profile by representing their country on an international stage."

University sport captains and presidents urged to commit to taking action against sexual violence and discrimination

The letter wishes to take strong action against forms of sexual violence and discrimination and outlines its pledges to “facilitate a discussion on sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination among our community”.

Remembering Mickey Lewis

CW: Death Members of the Oxfordshire and wider football communities have been paying tribute to Mickey Lewis, ex-player and coach for Oxford United and coach...

Olympic Games 2021: what’s in store?

CW // Sexism There is worldwide anticipation presently as the cancelled 2020 Summer Olympics which were set for last year have been given the green...

Cherwell’s Australian Open Round-up

The Australian Open of 2021 was one like never before. The event was dogged with problems and complaints from many of the sports stars...

England in India: the Tests keep coming

In the first Test at Chennai, England produced a stunning victory over a very strong India team. Many doubters were proven wrong, Jimmy Anderson...

Lockdown in Football: a sacrifice worth making?

With the current increase in coronavirus cases around the UK, it raises the question: should elite sport, specifically football, see another lockdown like it...

In conversation with Robbie Lyle

"Let them have their say, and let them have their say where they’re actually hurt."

In conversation with Jonathan Wilson

"There’s no reason other than snobbism not to study it in the way you would study theatre or music or literature.”

Oxford sport versus lockdown

"Oxford’s athletes will be eagerly awaiting their return to the green grass of Iffley Sports Ground and the drink-spilled dancefloors of Park End. But for the time being, they must fight on from home."

High hopes, near misses, and hidden gems: the mystery of Expected Goals in the Premier League

"Interpreting Expected Goals is a tricky business: does Brighton’s huge xG underperformance mean that we’re much better than we think, absolutely crap, or just really unlucky?"

A refreshing debut: freshers’ Michaelmas sporting experiences (part 2)

"In lots of ways, I was reluctant to join the Keble football team – I hadn’t touched a ball in a year so subsequently I had poor cardio and the flexibility of an old man."

A refreshing debut: freshers’ Michaelmas sporting experiences (part 1)

"Unfortunately, the traditional crewdate could not take place; I am still yet to experience such an event but, when I do, I am sure that my shoes will see some drinking action."

Play Like A Child: Sport in Lockdown

"Our analysis seems to be hugely important for our own success in the sport"

You’re Having a Laugh, Ref!

'So, next time you moan, or hear a pundit on TV moan, about the standard of refereeing, ask yourself why more people don't put themselves forward'

Brooms Up! A Guide to Oxford Quidditch

"Quidditch is one of the most progressive sports for gender equality."

Making Football Fun: Lessons from Carlos Kaiser

"It was about being a cool footballer, and Kaiser was the coolest of them all"

2020: A Year of Success for Oxford Chess

"a year filled with success on and off the board"

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