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When Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Spain in the summer of 2009, Manchester City fans could be forgiven for being glad to be shot of him.

Sale Sharks have a mammoth task on their hands this week, with a double bill fixture with Bath in the Aviva Premiership.

Manchester City will face 10-times European champions Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Former Stockport Metro swimmer Keri-Anne Payne admitted she was at a loss to explain her struggles at the 2016 British Swimming Championships after she could only finish third in the 800m freestyle in Glasgow.

A Salford war veteran insists a cycling masterclass from Sir Bradley Wiggins has boosted his confidence on the bike as he prepares to ride 100 miles in aid of the Invictus Foundation.

She may have missed out on the British 100m backstroke title in Glasgow but bronze medallist Jessica Fullalove believes she is not far off her best.

James Guy booked his place at the Olympic Games in Rio after literally emptying the tank on his way to British Swimming Championship glory in Glasgow.

Cricket in Greater Manchester is on the verge of perhaps the biggest transformation in the county’s history.

Anthony Crolla’s exhilarating world title triumph in November was almost fairy tale worthy but it is he who is feeling inspired by members of ‘Crolla’s Army’ ahead of the Great Manchester Run.

Liam Phillips said he is riding is better than ever as he looks to take his fourth consecutive home track victory in the second round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup today.

Sale Sharks are hoping their fortress will hold firm as mighty French side Montpellier enter the AJ Bell Stadium tonight.