Author: William Moore
From Heywood to Headingley; Olivia Thomas on Yorkshire’s Step Up to Tier 1
A 21-year-old cricketer was offered a trial by Lancashire on her first cricket session. She will now be playing in Tier 1 during the 2026 season with Yorkshire women. The White Roses played Tier 2 cricket during the 2025 season; however, they are one of nine teams becoming a Tier 1 side for the upcoming […]
“If someone goes out on rock without prior practice they’ll be stuffed”: How Indoor Climbing and Social Media Are Putting Outdoor Climbers at Risk
Outdoor rock climbing has always been a sport that come with serious risk. A study by the National Library of Medicine stated that the number and severity of climbing injuries have increased in recent years, likely due to the growing popularity of this sport. A large reason for the growing popularity of the sport is the increase in indoor climbing centres. Member of the Oldham Mountain […]
Salford City aim to make FA Cup tie against Manchester City “a lot closer”
Ex-Salford City winger, Jon Taylor, says his former clubs FA Cup fourth round tie could be “a lot closer” when they play Manchester City on Valentines Day. Karl Robinson’s side are set to make their fourth-round debut at the Etihad against Pep Guardiola in the Emirates FA Cup. The tie is a repeat of Salford’s […]
“Kick off hate. Kick on unity”: Gigg Lane to host Red Card to Hate event
The ‘Red Card to Hate’ football match will take place in Bury this weekend as part of Greater Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week. The event at Gigg Lane aims to increase awareness of hate crime and highlight support options, while bringing diverse communities together. The event will have a strong representation from Bury’s Jewish communities […]
Buckets, Beats and Bees: Manchester Basketball Set for RepTheCity Showdown
Manchester Basketball will host their inaugural ‘RepTheCity’ event against the Bristol Flyers this Friday, celebrating the city. It’s set to be an action-packed evening geared toward showcasing what Manchester has to offer. The team will wear a specially commissioned ‘City Edition’ jersey and bucket hats manufactured by official club partner, Castore. The jersey displays Manchester’s […]