Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquiao preview part 4

April 30, 2009 by Ziggy Shah · Comments 

Manny 'Pac-Man' PacquiaoAll the training and sparring finished on Monday, now the game plan and tactics will be played through his head until that opening bell rings.

Four Weight world champion and pound-for-pound king, Manny Pacquiao, seems physically and mentally ready for his showdown with Ricky Hatton.

But what tactics will we see? And how confident is Manny and his trainer Freddy Roach about beating Hatton who is undefeated at light-welterweight? Read more

Team GB need to impress to keep Olympic dream alive

April 30, 2009 by James Doyle · Comments 

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With Eurobasket starting this September the Great Britain basketball team will need to impress if they hope to make the London 2012 Olympics.

Eurobasket is the European Championships for basketball that the top 16 international teams fight for the title of European Champions. Read more

How will Keane do at Ipswich?

April 30, 2009 by Dave Peddie · Comments 

ipswichHis surprise departure as manager of Sunderland sent shock-waves throughout the football world, but then again nothing that Roy Keane does passes quietly.

Less than four months after his resignation, Keane has once again picked up the managerial baton in the form of Championship side Ipswich Town.

But will Keane succeed at the humble, well-run, family club? Read more

Preview: Liverpool v Newcastle

April 30, 2009 by Lauren Scott · Comments 

toon-badgeliverpoolAlan Shearer takes his Newcastle side to Anfield on Sunday believing his side can get something from the game.

United are three points from safety but the United boss thinks his side can bounce back from a disappointing draw with Portsmouth earlier this week.

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Are you the next Degrees North Editor?

April 28, 2009 by Josh Halliday · Comments 

DN MagazineUniversity of Sunderland’s student magazine, Degrees North (DN), is now recruiting for the Editors role. If you’re looking to be a blip on the radar of student journalism, this could be your big break. Read more

Walking group in National Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for childrens hospital

April 27, 2009 by Laura Pejovic · Comments 

Desert Penguins on Yorkshire Peaks Challenge- courtesy of Daniel PejovicWhat could you do in 24 hours? Could you climb the highest mountain in Scotland? Highest in England? In Wales? Read more

The best US TV show ever, round one Simpsons vs American Dad

April 27, 2009 by Lee Dover · Comments 

There has been many US television shows that have imported themselves into the popular culture of millions of people worldwide.  These have ranged from the comical animated comedies that have seen many laughs per minute to the action packed dramas that have more twists and turns than a small country road.  Many prestigious awards have been shared between these programmes and the reviews have reguarly been off the charts.  Read more

Button storms to Bahrain Victory

April 27, 2009 by Rob Davies · Comments 

3476751374_b4cded85e5Jenson Button has won his third race of the season, after his Brawn team pulled off a great tactical move at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The Briton crossed the line to win the race, which was to be a tactical scrap between several cars for the win. Read more

State of Play film review

April 23, 2009 by Patrick Lavelle · Comments 

State of PlayHardline investigative reporting meets the blogosphere in this taught political thriller which is a must see for any aspiring journalist.

Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe) is a hard-bitten journalist on the Washington Globe from the old school who has the best contacts in the business and can smell a story from a mile away. Della Frye (Rachel McAdams) is a new member of staff who writes the blog for The Globe from Capitol Hill. Read more

Vettel wins Chinese Grand Prix

April 22, 2009 by Rob Davies · Comments 

3268098950_c720e8fd3bSebastian Vettel led from lights to flag to win Red Bull’s first ever Grand Prix victory in Shanghai.

The German’s team mate, Mark Webber crossed the line 10 seconds further back to round off a one-two finish for the team, on a day which saw the race disrupted by rain once again. Read more

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