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UEL team poses for a team picture after the win

University of East London (UEL) Men’s team: past and present

UEL have a university football team who play in Barking’s football ground Mayesbrook Park. Barking FC are a Step 5 club who got relegated...

“It’s a better standard then Non-League football” BUCS men’s football – Reaction

It was a difficult evening for University of East London men's first team as they were convincingly beaten 0-3 by University of South Wales...

Hammers Denied Late On By The Seagulls

Neal Maupay's overhead kick late on earned Brighton an unlikely 1-1 draw with West Ham despite the Seagulls being down to 10 men after...
West Ham fans going to a match

West Ham’s European Adventure

In the 2020-21 season, the Hammers didn't play in any European competition. They didn't qualify after finishing 16th in the previous season. West Ham United's...
UEL Football coach, Ryan Gordon holding a football

Everything Comes From The Back

Sir Alex Ferguson once said "Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles". This statement is true considering Man City won the Premier League...
Isaiah Reese dribbling to the basket

Player Profile: Isaiah Reese

Standing at six feet five, the Shooting Guard plays for London Lions in the British Basketball league having joined the rooster in 2021. Isaiah...

London Lions European Adventure

In the 2020-21 season, the Lions played in a European competition for the first time in the clubs history. They were confirmed to have a...
West Ham fans going to a match

Rice Pleased With West Ham Performance Against Everton

Following the game against Everton which saw West Ham maintain their clean sheet record and get three points, speaking to West Ham FC's website...

Lewisham Rugby Star Tackling Racism

Lewisham-born Maggie Alphonsi MBE will be a part of the Sports Monitoring Advisory Panel - a panel established by Sporting Equals in an effort...

From Declan Rice To Dawson: Who’s Making England’s Euros Squad?

The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euros 2020 or simply Euro 2020, is scheduled to be the 16th UEFA...
Ovie Soko, playing for Team GB

“I Wasn’t Moving Forward In Something I Had Put A Lot Of Time And...

Ovie Soko is a British, offensive-minded, professional basketball player born in Worcester Park, London. Aged 30 and standing at six foot seven, the small forward...
West Ham

Declan Rice Injury Update

Declan Rice picked up a lateral knee injury whilst away on international duty. The injury occurred near the end of England’s qualifying win against...
London Stadium

Lingard Stars As West Ham Beat Wolves In Thriller

West Ham returned from the international break with victory in a five-goal thriller at Wolverhampton Wanderers that sees them enter the Champions League places. Goals...
London Stadium

Interview: West Ham Fan, Alex Smith

Alex Smith is a West Ham fan who studies Sports Journalism at University of East London. He thinks West Ham will finish 6th or...

Justin Robinson Profile

Justin Robinson is a British offensive-minded basketball player born in Brixton, London on 17th October 1987. Robinson attended Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey before...

Lingard, Dawson Strike In Hammers’ Win Against Leeds

Goals from Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson sent West Ham back to fifth in the table, as the Hammers defeated Leeds United on Monday...
London Stadium

Possible Spring Return for Hammers’ Fans

The government announced that a maximum of 10,000 spectators or 25 per cent of total capacity at outdoor seated events (whichever is lower), could...

Profile: Fahro Alihodzic

Standing at 2.08 metres, Fahro Alihodzic is a Center that plays for London Lions in the British Basketball League. Born 25th August 1989 in...

Profile: Dirk Williams

Standing at 6ft 5" Dirk Williams is a shooting guard who plays for the London Lions. Born 24th August 1994 in Homewood, Alabama, Williams...

“I Want To Help People”

London Lions are a basketball team based in Stratford, East London. The Lions are currently third in the rankings and are also faring well in...

Were The BBL Treated Fairly During Lockdown?

During the first lockdown the government didn’t give the go-ahead for the British Basketball League to continue which is quite surprising given how successful...

The British Basketball League Cup Draw

The BBL Cup group stage featured all 11 BBL teams split geographically into three groups: Group 1 – Bristol Flyers, Plymouth Raiders, Surrey Scorchers, Worchester...

Getting To Know Chris Tawiah – London Lions

Chris Tawiah signed for London Lions in the 20/21 season which started later than usual due to the current pandemic. School Experience The Center attended Community...

Player Profile – Andre Lockhart

Andre Lockhart signed for the London Lions after the 2015-16 season. Born in London Lockhart started his career in 2010 at Newcastle Eagles and is...

How New Tier Restrictions May Help The London Lions

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson said in a statement last Monday to the House of Commons: ‘Spectator sports and business events will be free to...

Getting To Know London Lions Shooting Guard – Kevin Ware

Ware attended Rockdale County high school in Conyers, Georgia before moving to Louisville college in 2011. The 27 year old then went to Georgia...

Getting To Know London Lions Small Forward – DeAndre Liggins

Liggins attended Findlay Prep High School in Henderson,Nevada. He started his career in 2011 at Orlando Magic and is somewhat of a journeyman having played for the likes...

Getting to know Joe Ikhinmwin – London Lions

Born in London, Ikhinmwin started his career in 2012 at Newcastle Eagles before his move to London Lions in 2014.   The 2020-21 season will be...
New season gets underway

Key figures In Lions Pride

Justin Robinson Robinson is a British offensive-minded basketball player born in Brixton, London on 17th October 1987.  Robinson attended Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey before moving...