AFCON’s impact on the Ivory Coast
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has just finished in Ivory Coast, with the host nation overcoming great odds to win the tournament. The tournament is held every two years…
Warnock’s back and better than ever
Nobody could have predicted this, and when I say nobody, I’m not being hyperbolic. Absolutely nobody in Scottish football could have seen Neil Warnock, the manager seemingly turned pundit, come…
My Struggle Adapting to University Sports: How switching from swimming to rowing let me rediscover my passion for sports
For many students, moving to university provides an opportunity to try new things and expand their horizons, whether that be academically, joining new societies in their academic field or trying…
How to get the most out of your Pleasance gym membership
Whether it is used by sports societies or by people looking to work out, the Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym is an essential component of the university. Pleasance has a…
Why women footballers don’t coach women’s football
Within the world of football, some of the most prominent names on the sidelines are those of women, with Emma Hayes and Sarina Wiegman both being contenders for the best…
Horner in Hot Water: Red Bull Team Principal under investigation
On February 5, the longest-serving team principal on the grid made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner has been accused of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” towards…
Student-Athlete Profile: Eddie Washbrook
Eddie Washbrook is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) purple belt in his second year studying sports science at the University of Edinburgh. Having recently returned from the IBJJF European Championships…
Taylor Swift and the guy on the Chiefs
Valentine’s Day stirs up excitement and promises of new romances across the world, as love is in the air. Among the countless romantic tales that captivate our imagination, one duo…