Sport

Bolton-born Gary Fox revealed he is still putting off a second heart operation due to his love of badminton.

Neil Lennon praised the resilience of his players in difficult circumstances after his Bolton Wanderers side came from a goal down to gain a point at home to Brentford.

Every week two children are chosen to be Sale Sharks mascots at the AJ Bell and are asked the question “Who’s your favourite player?” The answer, without fail, is Danny Cipriani.

Tyson Fury says he’s living the dream after becoming the heavyweight champion of the world – and the Manchester man is probably celebrating right now by eating a jam sandwich.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has allayed fears over yet another injury to star-striker Sergio Aguero, insisting the Argentine came off as a ‘precaution’ in City’s win over Southampton.

Louis van Gaal insists Manchester United need to inherit a ruthless streak in order to become Premier League champions after a 1-1 draw with Leicester City.

Bury manager David Flitcroft has said he will have to raise his side’s spirits following a 1-0 defeat at Millwall which left the Shakers three points outside the play-offs.

Keith Hill says his Rochdale side must now find some consistency after their 2-1 win at home to Port Vale on Saturday.

Pupils at a Rochdale school are setting off on their own Road to Rio journey after rubbing shoulders with some of Britain’s London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic stars.

Sale Sharks were held to their first draw of the season at home to Newcastle Falcons in the rain-lashed AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.

With the pressure mounting on David Dunn after a 1-0 defeat away to bottom side Crewe, the Oldham manager says his side should shoulder the blame for another dismal performance.