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Sheffield football clubs: the pioneers in the fight against gambling sponsors

by Alfie Dunn | Mar 30, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Football clubs in Sheffield are amongst some of the only teams in the top divisions to not brandish a gambling sponsor on the front of their shirts. Sheffield United have taken steps since being in the Premier League to not advertise the harmful practice of gambling...

Sheffield Half Marathon: Running is not only for charity

by Ornella Bressan | Mar 30, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Runners speak out about what they like most about the cardio focused activity during Sheffield half marathon. The yearly marathon brings beginners to experienced runners to run for a bigger cause. From the Children’s Hospital Charity to St. Luke’s...

SBD Powerlifting Championships: The world’s strongest people take Sheffield

by Athenea Lim | Mar 24, 2023 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

SBD and the International Powerlifting Federation are holding the highly anticipated 2023 Powerlifting Championships in Sheffield City Hall this weekend.  The event brings together 24 of the world’s strongest powerlifters, who will battle it out for new world...

Sheffield Half Marathon: South Yorkshire’s run for charity

by Vince Lumley Marshall | Mar 24, 2023 | Charity, News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Sheffield Half marathon will be taking place this Sunday, as people from all over South Yorkshire come together to run the tricky 13 mile course starting and finishing at Arundel Gate. The event is set to see over 6,000 people running to raise money for a wide...

Sheffield Wednesday’s Her Game Too advocate speaks out after receiving sexist abuse

by Owen Barnard | Mar 23, 2023 | Sport

An advocate for an organisation which promotes inclusive sporting culture has spoken out after being a victim of sexist abuse following a football match. Emma Partridge was responding to a viral video she posted online showing her being abused after The Owls’...

Sheffield Wednesday Ladies ‘licking their lips’ ahead of Steel City Derby

by Owen Barnard | Mar 23, 2023 | Culture, Sport

Despite a challenging campaign, The Owls will be determined to beat rivals Sheffield United Community Foundation Ladies on Sunday. Sheffield Wednesday Ladies have been training ahead of facing rivals Sheffield United Community Foundation Ladies in the North East...
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