Following a double victory for Leeds at the National Universities 8s Tournament, confidence in the Lacrosse camp was high. The Gryphons picked up where they left off as they put Newcastle 3s to the sword […]
WOMEN’S FENCING: Leeds make opponents Keele over
Leeds proved too strong for Keele in the women’s fencing at The Edge on Wednesday. The Gryphons went into the game very confident of victory, having put the Staffordshire outfit to the sword in their […]
TENNIS: Fed Cup proves to Sharapova’s liking
It was an action-packed week in the world of tennis, with plenty of talking points on both the men’s and women’s sides. The highlight of the weekend was Victor Estrella Burgos’ maiden ATP tournament victory […]
WATER POLO: Free-scoring Leeds make a splash to sink St Andrews
Leeds put clear water between themselves and St Andrews with a consummate display on Wednesday afternoon, winning 31-7. Owing a mix up in communication, the womens team thought they were playing, leading to a hasty […]
Serena reigns supreme in Melbourne
Serena Williams claimed her sixth Australian Open title this morning with a tough straight-sets win over long-time nemesis Maria Sharapova. Going into the match, much was made of the fact that Williams had beaten Sharapova […]
Were Wigan right to appoint Malky Mackay?
Yes, everyone deserves a second chance and Mackay should be no different – Alex Bowmer The texts were neither funny nor clever, but it’s important to consider that not one player has come forward expressing […]
What next for Andy Murray after mixed 2014?
It is safe to say that 2014 has not quite gone as Andy Murray had hoped. Despite having, by most players’ standards, an excellent year, it pales in comparison to his two previous seasons, when […]
Daybell on form for Leeds but Nottingham claim win
Nottingham proved too strong for Leeds as they powered to a 12-5 win in the Mens Table Tennis. It was clear from the off that the visitors were a class apart. However, Kim Daybell, Leeds’ […]
Leeds take the spoils with the foil
Leeds put down a marker for the rest of the season as they maintained their 100% record in the mens fencing this season, beating Manchester Uni 131-111 on Wednesday. They faced off against Manchester 2’s […]
Varsity: Table-tennis – Uni clinch tense match at the death
The University of Leeds won the mixed table tennis event in dramatic fashion on a doubles match tie-breaker after the initial set of contests had ended all square at 8 games each at Cromer Terrace. […]
Sport ǀ Cilic completes dramatic turnaround
Marin Cilic could scarcely have dreamed that just over a year after being banned for inadvertently taking glucose tablets containing a banned substance, he would be lifting the men’s singles trophy at Flushing Meadows. This […]
Sport | US Open hots up
The first week of the US Open has passed and there have already been plenty of talking points at the final Grand Slam of the year. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is absent with a wrist […]