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Author Archives: Isabelle Winter

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All in a Weekend

by Isabelle Winter and Julie Urban May 15, 2025May 26, 2025
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‘Varsity’: What does it really mean?

by Isabelle Winter March 14, 2025March 13, 2025
Huddle during a touch rugby match.
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Oxford’s Hottest New Sport: Uncovering Touch Rugby

by Isabelle Winter and Charlie Wallace February 20, 2025February 15, 2025
Jenson Button interviewing Lando Norris for Sky F1.
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Red flags and rash calls: Do stewards in F1 work?

by Isabelle Winter February 5, 2025February 5, 2025
Illustration of a person reading against a tree.
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A Guide to Seasonal Reading

by Isabelle Winter January 7, 2025May 14, 2025
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Hurdles Ahead: Will the Commonwealth Games Jump or Stumble?

by Isabelle Winter December 12, 2024December 31, 2024
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All Eyes on Grenoble: A Guide to the Grand Prix Final Showdown

by Isabelle Winter December 7, 2024December 28, 2024
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From Fantasy to Reality: How have virtual leagues changed how we watch sport?

by Isabelle Winter November 18, 2024May 26, 2025
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Manchester United dismisses Erik ten Hag after a disappointing start to the season

by Isabelle Winter October 29, 2024December 31, 2024
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Live Review: South Arcade at The Dome, Tufnell Park

by Isabelle Winter October 27, 2024December 31, 2024

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Isabelle Winter Dec 9, 2025 6 min read
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Isabelle Winter Dec 7, 2025 5 min read
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