Sport

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.

Thousands of runners took part in the 16th edition of the Great Manchester Run on a sweltering Sunday with the Manchester Arena terrorist attack from a year ago firmly on the minds of everyone.

When it comes to inspiring others, lifestyle and fitness guru AJ Odudu made sure to lead by example at this year’s Great Manchester Run.

With Manchester City having strolled to the Premier League title and Liverpool through to the Champions League final, Manchester United’s season could end in disaster – unless they beat Chelsea in tomorrow’s FA Cup final.

The National League is notoriously physical, which is why Stockport County’s season without a single booking is so impressive.

If you had told Jordan Hulme he would be collecting a Player of the Year award a year ago, he would not have believed you.

This Sunday sees the 16th edition of the Great Manchester Run take place – an event now firmly ingrained as one of the city’s annual sporting highlights.

Macclesfield Town enjoyed a fairytale season, culminating in them winning the National League title, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the graft of veteran midfielder Danny Whitaker.

Pep Guardiola’s men were in triumphant mood as they showed off their silverware haul from this season, including the Premier League trophy.