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One city, two colors and Beckett’s purple pride

people in purple

Varsity – the one time of the year when it’s OK to hate each other, when everything is a rivalry, and the streets of Leeds fill with two colours – green and purple.

Notts County cement league two play off ticket with win over Harrogate Town.

Notts County image vs Harrogate

Notts County vs Harrogate Town

Leeds Beckett Darts retain Varsity title in thrilling final leg drama

Varsity darts proves a smash hit in Leeds in the competitions sophomore year

Thousands run in memory of Rob Burrow as the Leeds Marathon continues to be special

The first of many racers bolt down Cardigan Road

More than 10,000 runners took part in the third edition of the event — the first since the passing of the rugby league legend

Running a Half-Marathon with no training – At the Leeds Half-Marathon

A half marathon spans 13.1 miles (or 21.1 kilometers). For most people, months of training are required to safely and effectively complete that distance. I, however, opted to run it without any prior training. Here is how it went…

Leicester Tigers victory: the effect of a fuelled crowd

Leicester Tigers assert a 44-34 victory over Sale Sharks at Mattioli woods to retain 2nd in the Premiership Rugby standings.

LBU Darts triumph over rivals in Varsity Darts 2025

Leeds Beckett Darts have won Varsity Darts 2025, making it their second win in row, after Leo Thompson beat Connor Melling in the final round.

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