In an attempt to challenge PepsiCo’s dominance in the sports drink arena, Coca Cola has splurged $5.6 billion on full control of Gatorade rival Bodyarmor
Former Team GB Athelete Sharon Andrews: “It had its ups and downs, but for the most part, I think it was the making of me.”
While the world of sports has certainly come a long way with regards to diversity over recent years, much work still needs to be done to ensure equal treatment of all ethnicities. In honour of Black Liberation and the continuing work ahead, Tasha Johnson speaks to Sharon Andrews, former UK athlete, to discuss her experience competing for Team GB as a black woman.
Leeds’ sports societies raise over £23,000 for Movember and CALM
This year saw a magnanimous effort from University of Leeds sports societies as each took part in their own activities to raise money for men’s health and suicide prevention. Sport’s societies from the University of […]
Patrick Mahomes: $500 Million Man
Michael Amolo Otieno explores Patrick Mahomes II recent contract extension, and what this means for the NFL as a whole.
Out at the Winter Olympics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Western media is falling over itself to celebrate queer visibility at the Winter Olympics. If you’re desperate to accrue credibility as a progressive then the very least you could do is explain why it actually […]
Report into doping accuses Sir Bradley Wiggins of “crossing ethical line”
When thinking about doping many think of: the recent Russian scandal, which shows no signs of abating; the recent case of Maria Sharapova; or the infamous case of Lance Armstrong, who inspired the world by […]
Review: Shock Soc’s Robot Fighting League
Last week Sports Editor, Elliot van Barthold, went down to Shock Soc’s Robot Fighting League to witness barbarism the likes Leeds University Union had never witnessed before. The turn of the millennium was a truly […]
Fire at The Edge
The Edge sports centre had to be evacuated last Friday, after a small fire broke out in one of the offices. At around 9.50am the alarm was sounded, following which all gym goers evacuated on […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: 10 of the best jazzy gym leggings
It goes without saying that when you look good, you feel good. Everyone wants to achieve that summer body and getting the motivation can be a challenge. As students we don’t always have the cash […]
Campus Watch: University of Gary Neville
The ‘class of ‘92’ plan a sports-focused university. Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United footballer turned TV commentator, is in talks to open a new university with brother Phil as well as Ryan Giggs and Paul […]
Why high school P.E. was the worst
Whether you loved them or loathed them, there was no escaping school P.E. lessons. Here Charlie relives some some of her worst memories… Thankfully I escaped the joys of freezing school exercise long ago, starting […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Reestablishing Social Leagues
Ciaran Lennon is running for Activities Officer, here are his view on reestablishing social leagues for sports. Sport at the University of Leeds is an important way for students to stay active and healthy in […]