Defoe sets realistic target of making the 2018 World Cup
Last month I wrote an article about British boxer Nicola Adams and argued that, despite her age of 34, she still had a lot to achieve. England footballer Jermain Defoe…
Edinburgh overcome Heriot-Watt at athletics varsity
Edinburgh University’s athletics squad got off to a fine start to their outdoor season last week at Meadowbank Stadium defeating Heriot-Watt University at the Varsity match. The first event on…
Gang Signs & Prayer – Stormzy
Rating: 4/5 stars Gang Signs and Prayer, the much-anticipated debut album from Stormzy, one of the UK’s most decorated rappers, is finally out. Kicking off with ‘First Things First’, Stormzy…
Hotel Juárez
Every year, the University of Edinburgh’s Hispanic Department gives students the chance to experience the rich Hispanic culture first hand, by means of putting on a performance. This year, what…
Nike commence their search for record marathon time
Is it humanly possible to run a marathon in under two hours – legally? Yes of course, given enough time, but just how long will that take? One key factor…
Adams looks to make more boxing history
At the age of 34, British boxer Nicola Adams will be turning professional. Having been involved in boxing since the age of 13, the two-times Olympic champion has already had…
Chinese Super League looking to challenge European elite
The Premier League and its counterparts – La Liga in Spain, Serie A in Italy, Ligue 1 in France, and the Bundesliga in Germany – are the best football leagues…
Van Basten reignites debate about reform in football
One of the greatest footballers of all time, Marco van Basten, has opted for a set of proposals to revolutionise football. If implemented, the results could be sub-par. The Dutchman,…