Sport

It has emerged this morning that Surrey and potential England star of the future, Tom Maynard has died aged just 23. Sad, sad news this morning from the world of cricket as the son of former Glamorgan and England player Matthew Maynard passes away at a tragically young age. [...]

Young Academic can excitedly reveal that UEL Sports journalism student, Chris Deacon, has used his journalistic talents to win the ultimate football fans’ dream. In enthralling student news, Chris has won the Big Pitch competition and earned the right to play at Wembley stadium. [...]

Welsh football is reeling this afternoon following the shock news that Gary Speed has passed away. At the tender age of 42, Speed was announced dead at 7.08am this morning at his home in Aldford Road, Huntington. [...]

In a tale of two halves at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool edged a somewhat ironic encounter and dented Chelsea’s fading title ambitions. With the pre-match talk focused on the chances of Fernando Torres or Raul Meireiles spoiling Liverpool’s afternoon, it was ex-Chelsea defender Glen Johnson who emerged victorious following a barnstorming run. A splendid solo effort [...]

As a major student news site, Young Academic acknowledges the great work of Peter Roebuck and assesses the controversies that seemed to surround him constantly. He was no doubt a cricketing genius but it seems he was a troubled man and in this article I pay respect to a great man regardless of his illicit [...]

The 7th Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and in true Young Academic style, we have our finger right on the pulse of everything that is going on in New Zealand. The hosts kick proceedings off tomorrow evening against Tonga and we will be bringing you match reports and features on every stage [...]

Young Academic brings you a match report come opinion piece on England’s brilliant win over India in the first test today. Editor Charles Whitworth has his say on the game and his view on how the rest of the series could pan out. [...]

Some fantastic student news from the horseracing industry this Bank Holiday Monday as Tae Kwon Do romps home to claim a first victory. Young Academic has learnt that the horse, being ridden by top jockey Richard Johnson, is owned by a student syndicate called 'Students Love the Races'. [...]

England fans can now take advantage of a 2-for-1 ticket offer for the upcoming visit of the Barbarians to Twickenham Stadium on Sunday May 29 kick off 2.30pm. The game is part of a Bank Holiday weekend of high class rugby being played at Twickenham. At Young Academic we understand that you have all been [...]

Premier League battle ensues once again after a week of gruelling internationals. Read Young Academic’s comprehensive preview of an action packed weekend of sport, including the cricket World Cup Final between Sri Lanka and India. [...]