• Taking A Stand At The World Cup

    After months of waiting, the World Cup is here. As I am sure many of you were as well, I was in the pub for about midday for England’s opening game win against Iran. What an amazing feeling: it’s coming home! There is nothing like the World Cup. It...
  • Exterior view of the Notts County stadium, with the club name written across the back of the stand

    Record Crowds At Meadow Lane As Notts County Held To A Draw

    Daniel Evans Notts County was a club on the edge of extinction. In 2003, it was saved from administration by the supporters’ trust. 2009 saw the scam takeover by Munto Finance, and in 2016, the club was relegated from the football league for the first time in its 160-year...
  • Why The Alcohol Ban At The Qatar World Cup Matters

    In December 2010, amid allegations of corruption and bribery, Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup by FIFA. In the twelve years that followed, debate has been hot and heavy. Fans, pundits, and officials on both sides have celebrated and condemned the tournament’s hosts, with discussion about migrant worker...
  • Impact Sport Predicts The 2022 World Cup

    On the eve of the Qatar World Cup, we asked our Impact sportswriters and some friends for their World Cup predictions. From the GOAT winning the Golden Ball to shock exits, here are our incredibly valuable tournament insights. Hopefully they don’t look stupid by Christmas. ...
  • Should You Watch The Qatar World Cup? 

    Certainly controversial, allegedly corrupt, and seemingly amoral. The Qatar World Cup has highlighted the utterly broken state of football, the hypocrisy of the West, and the susceptibility of previously respected figures to shameless promotions. Daniel Evans shares his opinion of the horrors of Qatar’s World Cup, the dangerous stereotyping...
  • Hockey Headliner Joy For UON As They Complete A Resounding Double Over Bath 

    Rhys Thomas The University of Nottingham’s Ladies’ and Men’s Hockey first teams both cruised past Bath in UON Sport’s first Headliner event of the year. Despite the freezing conditions, the event attracted a big crowd, with Impact’s Rhys Thomas amongst them.  UON Ladies’ 1s 6-2 Bath  The UON Ladies’...
  • Sixes, Shocks, And Lots Of Rain – The T20 World Cup Group Stage Roundup

    Despite the seemingly constant downpours, Cricket’s T20 World Cup moves into its knockout phase on Wednesday, where England, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand will vie for the coveted trophy. Vinay Patel rounds up the performances of the top sides at the tournament. ...