I’ve never understood non-United football fans’ obsession with the Red Devils; I certainly could never imagine obsessing over another team so much. Surely this only means that people aren’t getting enough satisfaction from supporting their […]
Sport | How the Masters was won
The 2014 Masters offered perhaps the most intriguing first 63 holes in recent memory, as Bubba Watson claimed his second Green Jacket after a solid back nine saw off challenges from the intriguingly talented twenty […]
Sport | Liverpool in pole position for Premier League glory
A crucial 3-2 win over Manchester City saw Liverpool emerge as title favourites after another weekend of scintillating Premier League football. On the weekend before the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, Steven Gerrard’s tearful […]
Sport | What we learnt in the T20 Worlds
Finally, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, the classy fulcrum of Sri Lanka’s batting over the last fifteen years, were rewarded for their continued and electric brilliance in their last game in the T20 format. As […]
Sport | Golf's finest gear up for Masters
The most eagerly anticipated day in the golfing calendar awaits as the Masters returns to its annual home at the stunning Augusta National Golf Club in the south eastern state of Georgia. Even during a […]
Sport | Chelsea rise in Europe as United fall
This week saw another scintillating round of Champions League football with the concluding ties of the quarter-final stage, leaving some intriguing prospects for the semis. Tuesday evening began with one of the two English hopes […]
Sport | Wembley glory in sight for FA Cup underdogs
The 2014 finalists of the oldest football competition in the world will be decided this weekend as Wembley plays host to two mouth-watering semi-finals. Drama produced at every stage of this year’s tournament has conjured […]
Sport | Cellino wins Football League appeal
Massimo Cellino has won his appeal against the Football League’s decision to prevent his ownership of Leeds United. As LS reported last month, the Italian lost his initial case to take the football club over following […]
Sport | Christie Cup: Glorious Gryphons do the double
On a cold and windy afternoon in Weetwood, Leeds University’s Men’s football team secured both wins against their competitors in the prestigious Christie Cup. The 1pm kick-off saw the home side come up against Manchester […]
Sport | Christie Cup: Ladies lead the way in lacrosse
Leeds’ lacrosse 1st teams enjoyed mixed fortunes in the Christie Cup on Wednesday, as the women defeated Manchester and demolished Liverpool, whilst the men succumbed to two defeats – although they were credited with one […]
Sport | Christie Cup: Mixed bag for men's hockey
There were contrasting fortunes for the two LUUMHC sides at the Christie Cup on Wednesday as the Mens 1s lost both their games, while the 2s came away with medals after two impressive wins. The […]
Sport | Cellino fails with Leeds United bid
The Football League has blocked the proposed takeover of Leeds United by Massimo Cellino following his court conviction last week over unpaid tax. Cellino had agreed to purchase a 75% stake in the club from […]