Sport

This weekend sees the north-west play host to the best that Muay Thai has to offer as The Tanko Main Event takes place at Bolton USN Arena.

MMU Sport’s karate scholar Amber Sawford has spoken of her pride and passion for karate, but believes that there are many myths around the sport.

As Manchester United’s team bus came under attack from West Ham United supporters outside Upton Park last night, the players inside took out their phones to record their experience.

Manchester football historian Dr Gary James believes Manchester City’s success in the Champions League will negatively impact their rivals Manchester United.

One of the UK’s top cycling festivals has made its northern debut at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse.

Anthony Crolla has said that he loves every minute of being at the forefront of the Manchester boxing scene explosion, ahead of his first world title defence against Ismael Barroso.

‘World-class’ Anthony Crolla will beat Ismael Barroso by targeting his body, according to an old sparring partner of the Mancunian world champion’s dad.

Step aside United and City – there can be no doubt about Manchester’s most successful sports team this season.

Departing Sale Sharks hooker Tommy Taylor has spoken of his pride in representing his hometown club – but says that now is the time for a new challenge.

British Olympic hopeful Andy Tennant was left ruing bad luck as crashes hit Team Wiggins’ hopes of success in the second Tour de Yorkshire.

FC United of Manchester have called an Extraordinary General Meeting at which all current board members will stand down, either permanently or to seek re-election, as the club seeks to make a fresh start after months of unrest.