A Two-Tier Crisis: Why the Hundred Could Be the Death Knell for County Cricket
Matthew Parkinson walked into the Kent Cricket Club media day, expecting it to be filled with journalists from up and down the country, something that he had become accustomed to…
Badminton’s global imbalance: Why elite level is harder to reach in Europe than Asia?
Badminton is seen as a relatively accessible and enjoyable sport to play on a community level, but when the competitiveness increases, cracks begin to form for elite entrance. The shuttlecock-based…
Serving Change: How the Lawn Tennis Association’s ‘Free Parks Tennis’ is redefining the sport
On a chilly Saturday morning in Blackpool’s Stanley Park, the sound of tennis balls richocheting across refurbished hard courts cuts through the air. Local residents have headed down to their…
Eastside United: From nothing to the football pyramid in 365 days
Have you ever tried to build a football club from scratch on FIFA or Football Manager? In a matter of hours, you can sign players, organise fixtures and climb through…
British Taekwondo International Open Returns to Manchester as Youth Participation Soars
The British Taekwondo International open returned to the National Cycling centre in Manchester over the weekend. The weekend welcomed young taekwondo athletes to compete in the G1 division, giving young…
Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox looking to ‘press on’ with kilo world record ambition
Kadeena Cox isn’t finished writing her story. If anything, her latest chapter suggests the legend of para sport is accelerating into a new phase and looking to rewrite history once…
“Hopefully one day you’ll be in our jerseys”: Manchester Storm Women eye expansion following successful first season
The year 2024 was transformative for women’s ice hockey. Not only did it stage the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) in North America, but on a…
Manchester Storm Women continue their dominating first season as they eye promotion to the WNIHL 2 North Victoria
Manchester Storm Women remain top of the WNIHL 2 North Elizabeth table, following their 9-4 home victory against Leeds Thorns at Planet Ice Altrincham this Saturday evening.
The place quietly becoming Manchester’s hub for American Sports
Credit: Matthew Appleton In a quiet corner of south-east Manchester, ten basketball players take to the court. Battling it out in their colourful strips; towering over everyone else in the…
The Surge of Taekwondo: What Next for the UK’s Most Accessible Martial Art
With the British International Open held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester for the second consecutive year, it is important to reflect on how far the sport has come…