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Student tells how he ended up in A&E following fracas at darts match
Violence broke out in the crowd at a Varsity darts match, sending some students to hospital.
International Women’s day 2023: Sheffield Eagles’ first ever women’s team reflect on last season’s success
People all around the world celebrated the achievements of women and progression of women’s rights in the annual International Women’s Day. In South Yorkshire, ShefNews went down to a pre-season training session at Bawtry Road to recognise the successes of Sheffield...
As Eagles win club of the year, plans to localise wheelchair rugby in place
The Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Rugby team have mulled plans to introduce the sport locally to Sheffield after being named club of the year at the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Awards at Headingley. The Eagles received the award after a historic first ever victory...
‘A cause that’s close to everyone’s hearts’: Sheffield Uni students raise money for local children’s hospital
Sports societies at the University of Sheffield are coming together to run, walk or cycle 5000 miles within the month to gain donations to help support the Sheffield’s Children Hospital. The organiser, Abbie Hand from the Stunt Cheer society, is trying to get as many...
Blades clash postponed following cup victory
Sheffield United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against West Bromwich Albion has been postponed following the Blades’ FA cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Paul Heckingbottom’s men will now face fellow championship side Blackburn Rovers in the FA cup...
Sheffield group to ‘climb Everest’ for domestic violence charity
A group of volunteers and charity workers are climbing the height of Everest to raise money for Vida, a charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse. They’re hoping to climb the height of Everest by May and are doing this throughout the year in Sheffield....
Sheffield United’s FA Cup Journey: How they can make history again
Sheffield United are one of England's most historic teams and this season have progressed far in one of its oldest competitions - the FA Cup. The team recently reached the quarter finals in a dramatic victory against Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. ...
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Ashbourne’s wildest sport: What is Shrovetide Football?
The small town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire has once again been swamped by visitors from all over the world who were eager to catch a glimpse of the chaos that is the traditional game of Shrovetide Football. However it poses the question of what actually is it and how...
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore – his impact on the Owls two years on
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore has celebrated his two-year anniversary since being appointed manager at the club. Moore took over after the club was relegated from the second division, and has seen the team set new records including recently breaking ground...
A para-athlete competing in multi-sport championships speaks out on importance of inclusivity in sport
A para-athlete who will be competing in one of the biggest multi-sports events in the UKhas spoken about the importance of encouraging people with disabilities to get involvedin sport. Simran Kaur, who had her left arm amputated at four years old when she got cancer,...
How John Motson cemented his legacy in Sheffield
Sheffield has been paying tribute to the late John Motson after the former BBC commentator's sad passing at the age of 77. The iconic commentator began his football career in the Steel City, working for the Sheffield Morning Telegraph in 1967 and 1968. Motson became a...
High-flying Hallam FC continue unbeaten run against league leaders
Hallam FC continued a run of five games unbeaten on Tuesday night with a 2:1 win over top of the table North Ferriby. Despite a shaky start to the season, the Countrymen could achieve their highest finish in 17 years. Goals from Nicolantonio De Girolamo and Bradley...
South Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Club announce S&D Centenary Senior Tournament participation ahead of exciting future
Sheffield-based South Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Club will compete in the upcoming S&D Centenary Senior Tournament as part of the club’s exciting future. Janiece Wallace, 61, founder and secretary of the club, said the team will play an in-house tournament...