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Double from Captain Cullen not enough for Curzon Ashton as a late minute equaliser gives Bedford their second draw in three matches
Curzon Ashton were looking to extend their winning streak and heading into the final minutes, it seemed that Captain, Alex Cullen had done enough for the home side with two goals in the second half. However, in the penultimate minute of injury time, Bedford Town Striker Tyrone Marsh secured his second goal of the evening […]
“She Was Just Passionate about Football:” Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Women’s Football Development in the North West
With Ella Toone and Grace Clinton leading their respective Manchester clubs into a title race in the WSL, how has player development evolved over time in the women’s football pyramid? And what still needs to change as clubs look to optimise facilities for elite female athletes? “We didn’t have a girls’ team,” The Lionesses’ triumphs […]
Super Bowl 2026: Manchester American Football Team capitalises on growing UK audience.
In sunny Santa Clara, preparations are well underway for America’s biggest game, the season’s curtain closer, the Super bowl. Yet, this Super bowl is different to most. It closes the curtain on a season where international engagement has never been higher. A record seven games were played across five countries, with London welcoming three showing […]
Sale Sharks’ Tysh Harper on Northern rugby union: “Without this team, everybody here would have to travel miles away to play.”
Sale Sharks Women’s Tysh Harper believes that rugby union’s inaugural women’s rugby board is “one step forward” for the sport’s growth, but could also help its northern development.
From Ally Pally to Denton: How the ‘Luke Littler effect’ has helped grassroot clubs grow
Header image: Youtube screenshot Dubbed “the greatest darts player who has ever lived” by his biggest rival, Luke Littler has taken the sport to new heights. The 19-year-old beat Luke Humphries, who later praised him, 6-5 in the World Masters last week, taking his tally to 11 major PDC titles. He is now the joint-third […]
“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 […]
Manchester City’s Lauren Hemp: “The league’s in our sights”
Manchester City forward, Lauren Hemp, believes that their first league title in ten years is firmly in their sights after defeating champions Chelsea 5-1. A dominant performance against the reigning champions saw the Cityzens blow Chelsea off the field from the moment Melissa Burgin blew her whistle. Brazil international, Kerolin Nicoli, bagged her first hattrick […]
“It would be great to have two gold medallists in the family”: Snowboarder Huw Nightingale gears up for second Winter Olympics
Bolton-born snowboarder Huw Nightingale has his sights set on a first Olympic medal, inspired by his gold-winning Paralympian cousin, Matt Rotherham.
Altricham gains important point after Morecambe wonder-goal
A 30-yard freekick from Morecambe’s Jack Nolan was cancelled out by a calm and collected finish from Ollie Crankshaw to ensure both sides left Moss Lane with a point. A cold night at the J. Davidson stadium prior to kick-off set the scene for a bitter contest, but neither side came into the game on […]
High-flying Rochdale eyeing promotion after convincing victory over Boreham Wood
Two goals from Emmanuel Dieseruvwe and a goal each from Devante Rodney and Ian Henderson secured a 4-1 victory over fourth placed Boreham Wood. The victory brings them two points clear at the top of the table. With two games in hand, promotion looks more and more likely for the Dale. The host began the […]