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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.

Trent trounced by aggressive Blues

A gritty display from the Blues has landed them a third consecutive win in their BUSC league campaign.

Saints kickstart stuttering season

St Anne's and St John's pummel Worcester in a much-needed win.

Corpus/Linacre regroup to level Lincoln

The match ended in a draw, but wasn't without dollops of drama to boot.

True Blues or mercenaries?

One-year Masters degrees for sportsmen - right or wong? Cherwell debates...

Interview: Ross Biestmen

We sit down for a chat with a Blues rugby star.

Rampaging Blues shock pros

OURFC clock up 43 points to trounce the Worcester Warrior's 8

Mike Valli: Wk 2

Former Australia star gives the lowdown on life as a Blues rower.

Magdalen outpunch Worcester

Magdalen triumph 48 to Worcester's 24 in their continuing dominance of the second division.

Title clash descends into farce

Wadham and St Anne's come up with a disappointing 1-1 draw in a farcical footy face-off.

Is sport up for sale?

As money becomes ever more influential in the sporting world, we wonder where its future lies...

Blues Gymnastics Interview

Amy Morreau has proven herself to be a focused, determined and skillful athlete.

Plucky Blues confident of victory

A preview of the season ahead for OUAFC.

Oxford seeks more swimming success

Joe Cruttwell, new Blues swimming captain - and Fit College winner - talks about his team.

Get Involved: Alternative Ice Hockey

We encounter the ultimate late night escapade.

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