Friday, May 23, 2025

Sport

Ladies at Lord’s: Oxford women annihilate the tabs

Taking the long walk out through the Long Room at Lord's is a dream that the vast majority of cricketers can barely even imagine. For those of us who...

Bannister Miles 2025: Four meet the mark again

Fittingly, it was four runners again who broke Roger Bannister’s four minute mark in...

Schalke, stickers, and social shifts in Germany

When you think about German football, several images doubtless spring to mind - Bayern...

Inside the women’s boat: Courage on the Tideway

"Both crews get ready please." Two boats sit on the Tideway, a flotilla of motorboats...

Uncertainty over Athletics Cuppers winners

Jonathan Davidson reports from Trinity Cuppers at the Iffley Road Stadium

The most ridiculous event in the world

George Colenutt attempts to understand the madness of the NFL Draft system

Cherwell’s Workouts: Football

Samuele Volpe trains with OUAFC

The Premier League’s worst XI of the season

Josh Platt looks at those players who have thoroughly disappointed their clubs and supporters this season so far

Jammin to… ‘Biggest Fan Ever’ by Filthy Boy

Luke Barratt wants to share this disturbing but enthralling narrative song

Let’s Not Get Hitched

Marc Pacitti is unimpressed by Richard Seymour's partisan attitude in 'Unhitched: The Trial Of Christopher Hitchens'

Balliol beat New/St Hilda’s in season opener

Jonathan Davidson reports on Balliol’s crushing victory over their title rivals

Blues excel in Marathon Varsity

Edward Lowe reports on a more unusual event in the Oxbridge sporting calendar

Greyhounds put down

Edward Lowe reports on an agonising Oxfordshire Cup Final defeat for OURFC 2nds

Coaches need to focus on mind over matter

Samuele Volpe explores how coaches are most important to their sportsmen as a source of inspiration

Tiddlywinks strikes again

Varsity team training hard against stiff opposition from Cambridge

Grand National Horse-by-Horse Guide

Can't be bothered doing your own research for the Grand National? Here's Cherwell's guide on which horses could bolster your pocket this Saturday.

How to Win (money) on Grand National Day

Cherwell's racing expert gives you his tips for betting at the Grand National.

Agonizing Varsity defeat for OUAFC Blues

A second half comeback by Cambridge overcomes the Blues 3-2 in a thrilling contest.

Oxford Seek Revenge in Varsity Football Match

Jonathan Davidson previews the 129th Varsity Football Match.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Boat Race

Are you a newbie to rowing? Learn everything you need to know about the University's biggest sporting event.

Oxford Dominate Henley Boat Races 2013

Oxford produce a clean sweep of victories against the Tabs.

OUWBC look to improve Varsity record

Edward Lowe previews the 68th Annual Newton Women's Boat Race.

Blues swimmers storm to Bracknell success

OUSC Captain Thomas Booth reports on yet more post-Varsity victories in the pool.

Cherwell tries: real tennis

Tamsyn Woodman tries her hand at the real sport of kings

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