Sport

Manchester-based taekwondo duo Jade Jones and Bianca Walkden are confident that Team GB can come away with four medals at the upcoming Olympics.

Wilmslow’s Matthew Nottingham believes his and Harley Towler’s performances at the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships prove they have the talent to test the best men’s double’s pairings in the world.

Come along to watch Manchester City’s date with destiny – and the history books – next week as they seek to secure a first Champions League quarter-final spot.

Terry Flanagan has predicted tactical nous could lead to the KO of Derry Mathews at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday while branding some wannabe boxing experts ‘stupid’.

Rio 2016 hopeful Liam Phillips talks hitting the track hard in South America, avoiding injuries and bringing on the next generation of British BMX stars.

The daughter of Dennis Viollet has said she thinks the Manchester United legend should be held in the same regard as players like George Best and Bobby Charlton.

Manchester City and Manchester United are being challenged to pay all of their match day staff the Living Wage before the Manchester derby this month.

British Olympic hopeful Adam Gemili admits watching the world’s greatest athlete from the sidelines, rather than staring at his heels, convinced him sprinting is a sport of mind over matter.

Pupils at a Denton school are counting down to this summer’s 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games by throwing themselves into helping the local community.

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe is urging people in Manchester and the surrounding area to help raise vital cash for local causes by jumping on a bike and getting pedalling during the UK’s biggest indoor cycle ride.

Manchester United meet Arsenal on Sunday for a crucial game in the Barclays Premier League.