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Sheffield youngsters compete in new skateboarding competition

Sheffield youngsters compete in new skateboarding competition

by Nicole Taylor | Apr 28, 2025 11:50AM | Sport

A skateboarding competition was hosted by The House Skatepark, in Kelham Island, for the first time on Saturday, to encourage children to compete in international events. The Survival of the Sickest event series aims to encourage junior skateboarders to get onto the...
Sheffield United fans optimistic of promotion via the playoffs despite their dismal record

Sheffield United fans optimistic of promotion via the playoffs despite their dismal record

by Nicole Taylor | Apr 28, 2025 11:07AM | Sport

Sheffield United’s hopes are surprisingly high for promotion via the playoffs this time around with Chris Wilder knowing his side’s fate with two games to go, after their defeat at Turf Moor against Burnley on Monday night.  The Blades’ record...
Hallam FC confident they can secure their second trophy of the season

Hallam FC confident they can secure their second trophy of the season

by James Fletcher | Apr 28, 2025 10:23AM | Sport

Hallam FC manager and life-long Sheffield Wednesday fan, Craig Denton is confident that his side can cause a cup upset against Worksop Town. Denton, 38, led his side to a remarkable season so far, winning promotion to the Northern Premier League – East Division via...
Rotherham fans voice opinions on Steve Evans sacking and potential replacements 

Rotherham fans voice opinions on Steve Evans sacking and potential replacements 

by Joel Cheshire | Mar 31, 2025 3:52PM | Sport

Rotherham United Football Ground. Image: Steve Daniels, Creative Commons. In the terraces of the AESSEAL New York Stadium, there were chants of “We want Evans out” and “You’re not fit to wear the shirt” as The Millers faced a heavy defeat...
Ukrainian refugee-led boxing academy provides joy for Sheffield’s youth

Ukrainian refugee-led boxing academy provides joy for Sheffield’s youth

by Daniel Thomas | Mar 31, 2025 12:46PM | News, Sport

A Ukrainian forced to flee to the UK has launched a boxing academy to provide joy and self-confidence for young people in his new home city. Oleksandr Pohodin, 35, had his own sports club in Ukraine, and was a former amateur boxer with nearly 150 bouts to...
Schoolboy fundraises to represent Team GB in Australian Roller Derby World Cup

Schoolboy fundraises to represent Team GB in Australian Roller Derby World Cup

by Katie Swain | Mar 31, 2025 12:04PM | Sport, Top Story

A Sheffield schoolboy is fundraising £5,000 in order to play in an international competition, in a sport described as “rugby on skates”. Tom Halsall, 17, from Upperthorpe was selected to compete for Team GB in the Junior Roller Derby World Cup, which is...
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