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Orient Winding Up Order: The Aftermath

The east Londoners remain in danger, according to legal adviser to their fans’ trust. The O’s have been struggling not just off the pitch but...
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Orient Breathe A Sigh Of Relief

Leyton Orient will live to see another day, as the owner has been given until the 12th of June to clear all debts or...

Orient “Scrapping At The Bottom”

Tom Parkes, 25, netted his first goal for the east-london club just before the break after Donny midfielder Tommy Rowe had opened the scoring. To...

Orient Desperate For A Win

The O’s have recorded their worst home record in the league, having lost all five of their last home games this season. As the end...

On-Going Troubles For O’s

In what is undoubtedly the darkest period in the club’s history, Leyton Orient are in a very delicate situation. The Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust held...

Podcaster Paul Has His Say On The O’s

Leyton Orient are a club on the brink of relegation, at the grand old age of 135 years old. The O's are currently going...

Webb: The Fans Can Be Optimistic

Yeovil’s Francio Zoko scored late on in the first half but Gavin Massey’s last-gasp goal put a stop to Leyton Orient’s run of six...
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Orient ‘Running Themselves Into the Ground’

Leyton Orient suffered their sixth consecutive loss in the league last Tuesday, against Morecambe, leaving the Londoners with zero points out of 18 in...

Orient Miss Out Again

Leyton Orient Manager, Danny Webb praised his players saying, "They gave it their all", after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Carlisle at The...

Accrington Stanley!? Who Are They?

East London side Leyton Orient will be looking to secure their first home win since August as they host Accrington Stanley in a huge...

Leyton Orient: The Season So Far

After narrowly missing out on the League 2 play-offs by 6 points last season, Leyton Orient haven’t made the start they would have been...

UEL Scholar Abiodun sets his sights on Olympic Gold

Matthew Dean catches up with UEL sprinter Omolou Abiodun as he prepares to fight for a place in Team GB ahead of the Rio...
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Surrey crash before Essex clash

David Ironmonger reports from the Oval... Sometimes in cricket it honestly doesn’t matter what you do - as was the case with Surrey on Friday...
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The world of weight-cutting

Adil Sajjad reports on a disturbing and confusing sport phenomenon... If you tuned into the live streams of the weigh-ins prior to what many had...
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Olympic legacy staying afloat at Aquatics Centre

Jack Giordmaina assesses the Olympic legacy... We are now coming up to the three-year anniversary of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Therefore, critics will be...
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“We should have finished first,” says UEL Volleyball Men’s captain

Ole Saue reports on the team who came so close this season... University of East London Volleyball have travelled an amazing journey over the last...
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UEL Basketball scholar Lukas Volskis proud after good season

Ole Saue talks to the UEL Sports Scholar about his recent successes... University of East London Men’s basketball first team won 10 out of 10...
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Non-League football – why you are missing out

Joel Robson explores reasons to attend non-league football... For many football fans, going to a non-league match is a good idea in principle, but getting...
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Roll on the roller derby revolution

Joel Robson assesses the popularity of roller derby... Fractured foot bones, torn ligaments, and broken tailbones: for those of you that are unaware that is...
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Suleau keen to guide UEL men’s tennis to the top

Ben Smith speaks to one of UEL's sports scholars... University of East London’s men’s tennis team are on the rise. The first team can boast three...
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The History of the London Lions: From Milton Keynes to the Copper Box

Steve Wallbridge assesses the rise of London's basketball team... The London Lions were established in 1977 as the Hemel Lakers. They experienced a turbulent start...
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There is no room for racism

Manisha Taylor, an experienced football coach, writer and presenter, writes about her role as a tutor for Show Racism The Red Card. I joined...
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The Beach Boys’ success comes at a price

Ben Smith ponders the cost of Concord Rangers' recent triumphs... Two years short of half a century in existence and Concord Rangers are quickly moving...
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Djokovic for Wimbledon glory

Muhammed Mustaqim looks ahead to the summer... Over the years, tennis fans have witnessed some extraordinary games at one of the most prestigious and anticipated...
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Anthony Joshua: the bright spark of the heavyweight division?

Steve Wallbridge assesses the future for the British star... The heavyweight division has come under a lot of criticism in recent years. For the...
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London knows nothing about handball, claims expert

Ole Saue wonders why handball simply hasn't caught on... The handball team at University of East London was established in 2012 by Norwegian journalism student...
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Meet the man bringing rugby to Brazil

Not many people would take an opportunity to start a new life on the other side of the world away from their family, but...
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Professional football passing attitude down the line

How much influence are professional footballers having on children’s football? Simon Eaves writes about the influence that bad language and disrespectful behavior has on...
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Double barrier for black women in football

Philippa Christopher-Browne writes about the barriers of racism and sexism that black women face in football journalism. The male domination of football makes it very...
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Achieving the Olympic Legacy

Jack Giordmaina assesses the Olympic legacy... The legacy of London 2012 was always questioned by the locals of East London in the run-up to the...
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Jamie Smith – leaving the men’s football committee to take charge of women’s firsts

Stefan Wright profiles the manager of the women's firsts... Jamie Smith left the men’s football committee to take up the position as the UEL women’s...
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Buck stops with Morgan for World Cup disaster

Tom Reeves passes judgement on the England one-day captain after a dismal World Cup... The Cricket World Cup has just reached its conclusion with Australia...

Wonderful Wembley

Don McDermott reports from a thrilling afternoon at the national stadium... A football stadium is a lovely, peaceful sight an hour before the start of...
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England – a searing and honest analysis of their World Cup campaign

Tom Reeves takes a painful look back at England's doomed Cricket World Cup campaign... England were unceremoniously dumped out of the 2015 Cricket World Cup...

UEL Sirens – something to cheer about?

The UEL Sirens' rapid rise will climax in their first-ever competition this weekend - Don McDermott reports... The UEL Sirens are working hard. They’re working on...

A woman’s place is at the match

There is still some room for improvement when it comes to sexism in football, writes Fiona McGee. As a Leeds United fan and Football Supporters...
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Allen calls for unity following Bees slump

Ryan Walmsley reports from the Hive... New Year's Day – Barnet squeeze past Aldershot 1-0 at The Hive and stretch their lead at the summit...

Technology in football: the next steps

Mitchell Young mulls over the technology options to improve sports officiating... Football is at the stage where immense pressure is put on referees to get...

‘Invincible’ Parlour wants Adams-type defender at Arsenal

Matt Mundy speaks to the Romford Pele - Arsenal legend Ray Parlour... Ray Parlour thinks Arsenal are one defender away from having a squad capable...
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Passionate Barrett calls time on career

Following the news of Adam Barrett's retirement, Matt Mundy looks back on the career of a Southend legend. The English football fan can be a...
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Oh Ravi Bopara (and co): are you England’s answer?

Tom Reeves looks into England’s poor start at the Cricket World Cup and suggests who could come into the underperforming, unchanged team to improve...

‘Jihadi Brides’ From Bethnal Green: why on earth would they?

Schaz Halfaoui and Kay Ayed - two young Muslim women from East London - explain to Omar Richards why some teenage girls might choose...
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Life at the top for Bromley Football Club

As we move into the second half of the season, Jack Ball assesses Bromley Football Club’s campaign so far and weighs up their chances...
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Short mat bowls presents its very own Ryder Cup

Mitchell Young previews the St George's Cup - in which he'll be competing... The Ryder Cup, a great golfing spectacle and arguably the best sporting...

Lapslie and Szmodics’ blend of youth and optimism fuels Colchester’s plans for the future

Sam Stringer speaks to two Colchester stars... A brief scan of the League One table doesn’t favour Colchester United and in truth it hasn’t for...
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A wrestling work in PROGRESS

Ben Smith speaks to London’s PROGRESS Wrestling founder Jon Briley to discuss the future of one of the biggest promotions in the country... PROGRESS is London’s...

The reliable, unflashy, unassuming Bentley

Matt Mundy looks at one of Southend United's rising stars... As a goalkeeper, you’ll be lucky to hold down a first-team place at a professional...
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UCMMA 42 Breakdown: Fight of the Year?

Adil Sajjad reports on an early contender for fight of the year at UCMMA 42. The main event of ‘Ultimate Challenge Mixed Martial Arts’ saw...
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Chloe Rogers: Former GB hockey star on course for career in golf

Mark Ferguson speaks to the Olympic medallist about her new career... In 2012, Chloe Rogers was a Team GB hockey star, winning bronze at a...

Exclusive: Tipping the balance – Michael Muboro

Victor Aiwone speaks to the university student - and London Lions star... London Lions point guard Michael Muboro's primary concern has always been basketball -...
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Sports Personality of the Year: Rory was robbed

Mark Ferguson isn't impressed that golf's biggest star of 2014 didn't get recognised at the annual prize-giving... And the winner of the 2014 Sports Personality...
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Dismal England: under the microscope

Tom Reeves looks at how England’s players performed in Sri Lanka... England began their preparation for the 2015 World Cup in terrible fashion, as they...
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British Boot Camp 2 ends with a deserved winner

James Milin-Ashmore reviews the final episode of British Boot Camp 2... Despite moaning about near enough every episode of British Boot Camp 2 (damn filler),...
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Exclusive, part two: Greg Burridge on action films, Jason Statham and the Attitude Era

Ben Smith continues his interview with Greg Burridge, following the upcoming release of his directorial debut ‘London Rampage’. Burridge pulls no punches as he discusses...
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Boot Camp says goodbye to Grado

Six contestants, and only three places in the final up for grabs. To help decide their fate, Al Snow and Angelina Love stepped into...
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Wasps move leaves a sting for rugby union in East London

Liam Feaviour investigates the dearth of rugby union in the UK's capital city... 'It's Coventry or bust,' claimed Wasps as they informed fans of their...
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TNA British Boot Camp 2: The Finalists

Ben Smith looks at the wrestlers that have made it to the UK finals of TNA British Boot Camp - taped from York Hall,...
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Addy Starr: Expect ‘carnage’ in Colchester

Ben Smith talks to the wrestler about facing Rhia O'Reilly in Colchester... Canadian independent wrestler Addy Starr has promised brutality and controversy when she takes...
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TNA British Boot Camp: high on storyline, low on wrestling

Like many men across the country, James Milin-Ashmore is forced to watch the X-Factor with his better half if I’m home over the weekend....
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Misery for East End Addicks in West London

A disappointed Greg Morley reports from the away end at Craven Cottage... Coupled with Charlton Athletic's bland 1-0 loss to Bournemouth the previous weekend, their...
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Europe’s Postman really delivers with ‘No Limits’

Mark Ferguson reviews the already-notorious autobiography from Ian Poulter... Over the past few weeks the sports pages have been dominated by some big-name autobiography releases....
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Taylor’s autobiography: powerful for darts fans – but no real revelations

Ben Smith takes a look over the new autobiography from Phil 'The Power' Taylor... If ever there was a year deemed suitable for Phil ‘The...