Dave Washington

Dave has written 386 articles for York Vision.

Once a hero, now a villain

After the latest revelations cycling has once more been shrouded in acrimony as doping returns to the fore, and Lance Armstrong’s legendary reputation has crumbled.

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Making a splash

The new York Sport Village has been more popular than anticipated, beginning a road to sporting reform at the university

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Why play sport at York?

Dave Washington talks to two of York’s sport stars Sally Dolton and Tom Brandreth and asks: Why get involved in sport at York?

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An introduction to college sport

Vision previews the main action ahead of a busy and exciting year of college sport

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Lords of the dance

Four of Vision’s finest take to the dancefloor for a tango lesson

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World sport: money v success

Dave Washington analyses how modern sportsmen are putting potential earning above potential success, whilst highlighting how Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes is a key example

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Big Interview: Tracey Neville

Dave Washington took the opportunity to chat to former international netballer Tracey Neville, the sister of footballers Gary and Phil, when she spent a day coaching UYNC

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Sport in Focus: UYHC

In the next installment of “Sport in Focus”, Vision takes a look at the prospects for the season of the University’s hockey club

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Take your marks, get set……

In less than a week university will be go, and as a result Vision reveals a series of sporting previews that will be appearing here over the next week.

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Much more than pasta, pizza and the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Dave Washington takes us on a winding trip through Italy, and proves the nation possesses much more than you might first imagine.

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A shadow of his former self

Dave Washington assesses how Michael Schumacher’s comeback may have served to tarnish his reputation, and examines his struggles since he returned three years ago.

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Yorkshire’s season finishes on a high

Yorkshire CCC sealed their promotion back to the top division of the County Championship by beating Essex, but missed out on the title to Derbyshire by virtue of winning fewer games.

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Back to back wins propel York to ninth

York recorded their first victory of the season last saturday against Barnet, and followed that up yesterday with a commanding display, which has seen them rocket up the table

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Robson realises her potential

Laura Robson has shown herself to be a future star over the past week, as she has defeated two former grand slam winners, to become the first British woman since 1991 to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

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The retirement of a true gentleman

Andrew Strauss announced his retirement from all forms of cricket earlier today, and Dave Washington takes a look at the fabulous qualities possessed by the former England captain and opening batsman.

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Little Black Book of York: Little Italy

Vision takes a look at one of York’s delightful Italian restaurants, Little Italy, a perfect place to take your visiting relatives for a spot of fine dining

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