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It was a surprisingly clear day in Cardiff as fans packed into the SWALEC stadium ahead of England’s second Champions Trophy fixture against New Zealand. With the competition having already been racked with rain affected games and a horrific weather forecast for the rest of the country, the crowd...
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University of Nottingham students were recently offered the incredible opportunity to hear from and talk to a selection of Nottingham’s talented alumni who have all excelled in careers relating to sport. The panel, headed by BBC Test Match Special’s Alison Mitchell, offered students the opportunity to engage with alumni who...
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The sun was shining down on Clifton Campus on Tuesday evening ahead of the first lacrosse fixture in the Nottingham Varsity Series 2017. As the women warmed up for their first official outing as a varsity fixture in their own right, there was a quiet confidence within the team...
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On Monday the ECB announced that Joe Root would be the new England Test captain following Alastair Cook’s decision to step down. How will he fare in his new role? Joe Root, England’s star batsman across the formats was, on Monday, announced as Alastair Cook’s replacement as Test captain....
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It has been a year and a half since England crashed out of the 2015 Cricket World Cup in the group stages of the tournament. A year and a half since questions were raised as to the state of English limited overs cricket, and just why it seemed to...
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As always, an Ashes summer conjures up high expectations of fearsome rivalry and exciting cricket. It cannot be denied that these were the main features of the 2015 series, even if the series was unconventional in the fact there were less nail biting final days and more three day...
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Carthay Circle Theatre, Los Angeles, 21st December 1937. The setting for a significant moment in cinematic history. Though it may not be as widely remembered as other film movements, there is no denying that the creation of the first full-length cel animated feature film is quite an astounding feat....