Day: 1 May 2026
National-level basketball player opens up on the impact of injury setbacks
An under 18 national level basketball player opens up about the challenges in the sport and the dedication and resilience needed to reach the highest level. Calum Hegarty was drawn towards Basketball through the NBA and the BBL at 13. His friend Ben Rees inspired Calum to pick up the sport himself after watching Ben […]
Weighing up the Risks and Rewards of Children in Combat Sports
Greater Manchester hosts hundreds of fighting gyms for children, from Kickboxing to Taekwondo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For some, combat sports are viewed as character-building and helpful for children. However, questions have been raised around children’s involvement in fighting and combat sports. This questioning around the subject saw a dramatic increase in early June 2024 after […]
Fairgame Conference spotlights Manchester football innovation.
The National Football Museum in Manchester hosted and took centre stage at this year’s Fairgame Conference This year, multiple organisations stood together to bring key voices to the major problems surrounding the beautiful game, with a focus on innovation, collaboration and shaping the future for generations to come. The event always promises a program of networking, communications and global […]
Body dysmorphia in Manchester’s dance scene
it’s well known that dancing as a hobby has many health benefits. It helps with your mental and physical health. People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s use dance to help them with their posture or use it as a form of physical therapy. Additionally, doing dance can help your cognitive function as well as train your body to become stronger. Dancing can help someone […]
Bury FC revival: Back to Back Promotions for The Shakers!
Optimism has started to build around Gigg Lane as they were rewarded another promotion in the recent season. There has been increased fan engagement within the Bury community and a clear long-term vision has been set. These factors have contributed to the club’s revival. Bury FC has experience a steady rise in support from young […]
Oldham Sixth Form College raise 5 thousand for brain tumour research
From the morning of the 26th until the next morning on the 27th March, Oldham Sixth Form College held their 13th annual Olympathon rasing thousands for charity. Oldham Sixth Form College sports centre – credit – google maps The Olympathon is a charity event which started in 2012. It is organised by level 3 extended […]
Stockport’s, Leon Bruce, wins AFSO English title
Leon Bruce, from Stockport, competed for the AFSO English boxing title on the 25th April in a 5×2-minute rounds main event. The fight was against a familiar opponent in Aaron Gibson who was the champion. The two of them had prior history as Aaron had beaten Leon beforehand. But this time, it was Leon Bruce […]
The Growth of Representation in Women in Grassroots Football
Words: James Whitbread Women’s football has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, but perhaps the biggest success rate has been at Grassroots level. Across England, more women and girls than ever before are playing football, joining local clubs and becoming involved in the sport through coaching and refereeing. What was once viewed as a male-dominated […]
Stockport County’s grassroots giving initiative and the impact it has on the local community
Stockport County have once again announced their grassroots funding initiative (credit: Ethan Aspinall) Entering its fourth year, Stockport County football club’s grassroots giving initiative raises funds of up to £50,000 for grassroots clubs among Stockport, which assists over two dozen clubs with kits, equipment, development, and wider provision. The initiative is a joint project between the County men’s first team, academy, women’s team, […]
Water polo article, Farrell Thomas
Water polo is often described as one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, combining swimming, strength, and tactical awareness. However, despite its intensity and global presence, it remains a sport with limited accessibility in many parts of the UK. For many aspiring players, the barriers to entry are not about ability, but […]