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Bury boss David Flitcroft insists that there is no additional pressure on his side ahead of a derby-day battle with Rochdale for a place in the FA Cup third round.

Manchester Giants forward Ryan Lewis believes that his side can still compete with the best in the BBL ahead of Sunday’s game with Leicester Riders.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell was left bitterly disappointed after his side missed the chance of another trip to Wembley, losing to Barnsley in the northern area semi-final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

Nev Edwards scored two tries for Sale Sharks in their narrow defeat away to Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership on Friday night.

Love him or hate him, Tyson Fury’s shock victory last weekend and post bout singing was another example of the Manchester fighter bringing some much-needed character to a division in dire need of it.

Keith Hill says he will continue giving Rochdale’s youngsters their chance to shine ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup second round tie with Bury at Spotland, live on BT Sport.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says Sergio Agüero will miss his ninth match of the season as the Argentine looks likely to be sidelined against Stoke City.

Wayne Rooney will have to wait to make his 500th Manchester United appearance after being ruled out of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with West Ham.

Manchester Phoenix owner Neil Morris has praised his side’s fans after they gave their team a standing ovation as they lost 9-0 away to Telford Tigers.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell is delighted that the decision was taken to play their Johnstone’s Paint area semi-final against Barnsley on Saturday at 3pm.

Manchester Thunder coach Dan Ryan has named his squad for the 2016 Vitality Superleague season.