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Manchester City are closing in on the signings of Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez and Jorginho of Napoli.

Danny Welbeck, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford will aim to conquer Russia’s vast expanse this summer, but it was on the same patch of grass in Didsbury where the trio spent their formative football years.

The number of female referees continues to grow according to Manchester FA Referee Development Officer, Tom Elliott.

Fear the wounded animal is Jos Buttler’s warning as England prepare to renew old rivalries for Wednesday’s first Royal London One-Day International against Australia.

Last year, Manchester City swept the board of domestic honours, only to have all three trophies ripped from their grasp this time around.

Tyson Fury says he’s in the best shape of his life ahead of Saturday’s comeback bout against Sefer Seferi in Manchester.

The 2018 World Cup will be showing on numerous outdoor screens and pubs across Manchester in June and July, but what you really need to know is how to conduct yourself during this football-mad period!

North West rowing talent Carly Morris is hoping for a summer of progression after being chosen to represent Manchester in an innovative new sprint rowing competition called Power8 Sprints – to be held in Bristol next month.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just around the corner, meaning so too is the prospect of the dreaded penalty shootout.

Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad to travel to Russia to play in the 2018 World Cup is now decided, but for the game against Tunisia on June 18 the England boss can only pick 11 men.

The Aviva Premiership Rugby season may be over for another year but memories of the 2018 final will live long in the memory for youngsters from Warrington and Macclesfield after they got to experience a special day out at Twickenham Stadium.