Is Manchester considered England's second city after London? This question over the unofficial title has fiercely divided the Brummies and Mancunians for decades.

Err, still no, unless Manchester doubles it's population. Even then, we all know that Birmingham will always be the second city (from a proud Brummie)
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Hyrox is booming worldwide – here’s how to train for this race safely and effectively Hyrox is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends out there.

I won’t be competing in a Hyrox event any time (perhaps ever for that matter...), but here is some advice from my colleagues who actually know what they are talking about, and not influencers attempting to flog you a poorly designed training programme: theconversation.com/hyrox-is-boo...

​T​he ​Winter Olympics ​feel like a 90s ​snowboarding ​game​, and I’m here for it Milano Cortina​ has cutting‑edge replays, chase‑cam drones and exuberant commentary ​bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme‑sports games

Very astute reflection of the #MilanoCortina Games - well worth a read: www.theguardian.com/games/2026/f...

On a connected note, I’ve just purchased @mackeza.bsky.social new Super Nintendo book, so looking forward to learning more about Nintendo's cultural history too!

Managing sport ecology introduction presentation slide

Looking forward to the first sport ecology session with my master's students today. Fab to be back teaching sustainability again! @sportecogroup.bsky.social

Eight high-profile stadiums set to open around the world in 2026 This year will see high-profile stadiums complete in countries including USA, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Kenya. Here are eight of the most impactful.

Populous continuing to mop up the competition! www.dezeen.com/2026/01/13/s...

I have recently spent some time focusing on sports stadium design, but could anyone share FIFA’s Football Stadium Guidelines from 2022 as a PDF, please (probably a long shot, I know)? As I don’t really want to trek to Zurich for the access.

TNT SPORTS CONFIRMED AS LIVE UK BROADCAST PARTNER FOR GLASGOW 2026 • New partnership signals re-imagining of Commonwealth Games • Fans will enjoy access to over 60...

Another pay TV broadcast rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Free-to-air TV and in particular BBC lose out again. Not a fan of this move
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UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027 The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.

The UK returning to the Erasmus scheme is the most positive news story since we had a dedicated universities minister.

In the early days of my teaching I relished engaging with Erasmus+ students, and the scheme will only continue to benefit the exchange of students: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Exercise, my body and me I thought long and hard about whether or not I should post this piece. But, after, attending an excellent workshop on authentic leadership and fear last week, and in recognition of International Me…

I was torn as to whether or not I would post this piece.

I perhaps don't do enough sharing, but, instead, do plenty of overthinking.

It's a long post by social media standards so apologies if you do actually read it! sethkirby.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/e...

Centring sustainability in a growing marathon culture The Ladakh marathon, one of the popular high-altitude marathons in the world, is reducing single-use plastics and water consumption.

Centring sustainability in a growing marathon culture - I talked to Aparna Ganesan about the steps to sustainability that the organisers of the Ladakh Marathon in India are pursuing: india.mongabay.com/2025/10/cent... @sportecogroup.bsky.social

New blue plaque - world's first intercity football match #sheffield #homeoffootball

This is an interesting #media article that's worth reading. While the Saudi government can be given credit for including the natural #environment in its #football bid thinking, proposals for major #sport #events have to be credible. #climate

New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup The Saudis have won the right to host football’s biggest tournament. But its bid doesn’t seriously address the environmental issues.

Our latest piece explores the environmental implications of hosting the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

How will environmental sustainability be featured in the next plans to host the Men's Football World Cup in the Middle East? @matthutch96.bsky.social theconversation.com/new-stadiums...

New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup The Saudis have won the right to host football’s biggest tournament. But its bid doesn’t seriously address the environmental issues.

Great to work with @matthutch96.bsky.social on this article interrogating the environmental visions of Saudi 2034 World Cup - New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup theconversation.com/new-stadiums...