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Schalke, stickers and social shifts in Germany

When you think about German football, several images doubtless spring to mind - Bayern players drenched in Paulaner after winning another Meisterschale, the ‘Yellow Wall’ in Dortmund, or perhaps...
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Inside the women’s boat: Courage on the Tideway

"Both crews get ready please." Two boats sit on the Tideway, a flotilla of motorboats...
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Clean sweep for Cambridge at Chanel J12 Boat Race weekend

After losing out in both the men's and women's lightweight races on Saturday 12th...
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Youth and Spares complete, time for the Boat Race

The stage is set for the Boat Race on Sunday 13th April. Last week,...
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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"

Monza & Mugello: Great TV, Depressing Sport

'Even racing as chaotic as that seen in the last couple weeks seems unable to shake the might of Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes team.'

An Unlikely Hero: The Championship Play-Off Final

Footballing heroes often come from the most unlikely places: from Eder winning the 2016 Euros for Portugal, Bobby Zamora promoting QPR to the Premier...

Football’s hyperinflation: Is it robbing us of a generation of players?

Gareth Bale makes quite a lot of money. Scratch that – Gareth Bale makes a ridiculous amount of money. His most recent contract is...

Football Commentary Must Address Its Skin Colour Bias

Who do you picture if I ask you to think of a footballer who might be described as ‘athletic’ and ‘strong’? And who do you...
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