Sport

Manchester has been labelled as a hub of charity-based activity by the organiser of the Life Style Sports Run in the Dark.

Jenny Wallwork might have slipped to defeat in Loughborough Sport’s opening game this season but the Bolton badminton star is convinced her new partnership with Andrew Smith will soon lead to success.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has applauded Manchester City’s flawless performance after their 3-1 victory away to Sevilla on Tuesday night.

Bolton Bulls wheelchair basketball team are again in preparation to take part in the ‘Run in the Dark’ at Salford Quays after a successful and enjoyable time last year.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell says his team can go out and enjoy the two cup games ahead after the late show against Swindon ensured another three points.

Wales’ constant revolving injury door during the 2015 Rugby World Cup has made Warren Gatland’s men favourites to land next year’s Six Nations title, according to absent full-back Leigh Halfpenny.

When, after three and a half years with the club, attacking midfielder Rony Lopes departed Manchester for pastures new on the south coast of France this August, there was a stifled exhalation betraying a slight sense of growing exasperation amongst Manchester City fans.

Nicolas Otamendi’s early Manchester City career is already starting to show why they were so keen to secure his signing over the summer.

Keith Hill has stuck the boot into his misfiring Rochdale attackers after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Southend United.

Neil Lennon has challenged his Bolton Wanderers side to combine stout defending with guile and adventure in attack ahead of an important week of fixtures.

Latics boss David Dunn refused to criticise his players’ performance against Burton on the weekend, after the hosts fell to a scrappy 1-0 defeat.