Louis Richards

Email: louis_richards10@hotmail.com

I graduated in July 2012 from the University of Leeds with a degree in Law. I’m a big fan of all sports and the opportunity to express my views through writing made this MA course ideal for me. I currently contribute to two other publications – thatsagoal.com and Shoot Magazine online.

Follow me on Twitter - @louisrichards_1

Blog:

Stories by Louis

  • Difficult future for basketball after funding cut
    The recent loss of funding for Great Britain’s Olympic basketball teams was understandably met with a lukewarm reaction at the British Basketball League (BBL) Cup Final on Sunday.
  • Farah & Wells join of Hall of Fame
    Double Olympic Gold medallist Mo Farah and former Olympic Bronze medal winner Matt Wells became the latest inductees into the St Mary’s Hall of Fame for Sport last week.
  • SPOTY Contenders - Jessica Ennis
    The BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be awarded on 16th December and in the weeks preceding the event, the Sports Gazette will be reviewing the contenders for the main award. Here, we assess the merits of Jessica Ennis.
  • Book Review: Be Careful What You Wish For
    The opportunity to own your childhood football club often represents the ultimate fantasy for a fan. Surely such a fairy tale means nothing but money, success and glory? A read of this book, however, demonstrates that the reality is very much different.
  • Rugby League second team defeated in close game
    The Men’s Rugby League seconds were narrowly beaten 36-26 by the University of Reading firsts in a highly entertaining game at Teddington Lock on Wednesday afternoon.
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