Sport

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.

Following recent doping scandals involving Russia and Kenya, Manchester’s Diane Modahl believes the IAAF must do more to preserve innocence in athletics.

The footballing rivalry between Manchester and Liverpool is set to reach another level in the coming weeks as the two cities’ footballing powerhouses meet FOUR times in the space of just 18 days.

FC United of Manchester’s manager has thanked the club’s fans for their support as his team look to put last week’s trouncing away at Harrogate behind them.

Scott Quigg may have his work cut out in his Super-Bantamweight showdown with Carl Frampton, according to Quigg’s former amateur trainer.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is calling on his teammates to pull out all the stops and win the Europa League in order to secure a Champions League berth next season.

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger hopes to be back running within five days, able to kick a ball again in ten, and back playing by the end of March.

After becoming disillusioned with life in a bobsleigh, Manchester Olympian Rebekah ‘Bex’ Wilson is rediscovering her love for sport on the rugby pitch.

Rochdale assistant manager Chris Beech says his side must impose their game on Fleetwood on Tuesday night to end their four-match winless run.