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In the first of his monthly blogs leading up to the Rio 2016 Olympics, Liam looks back on 2015 before talking dentists, dog walking and helping to bring through the next generation of cyclists.

The end of a gruelling nine-month long season may be in sight but Disley’s Dame Sarah Storey admits she will be squeezing out every ounce of remaining energy to star at this week’s Six Day London.

Gareth Bale has managed to succeed where former Welsh star Ryan Giggs botched and lead Wales into their first major finals in 57 years, the 2016 European championship in France.

Steph Houghton is a player who has experienced nearly every high that football has to offer.

Sale Sharks went from heroes to zeroes on Saturday, following up their Kings of the North tournament victory with a crushing defeat away to Saracens.

Despite Sale Sharks recently being crowned Kings of the North, as well as George Ford and Owen Farrell both hailing from these parts, there is a tangible difference between rugby in the North West and the rest of the country.

Sergio Aguero’s injury over the international break will have come as a crushing blow to Manchester City, especially after his five goals last time out against Newcastle United.

Former Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin has labeled his five-season stint with the club as one he looks back on ‘with great pride’.

Manchester Phoenix remain positive going into another weekend of English Premier League fixtures despite losing three out of three matches last week.

Manchester’s Etihad Stadium has missed out on regaining rugby league’s big Magic Weekend event for 2016.

Wigan will host Colchester on Saturday for the first competitive meeting between the two sides for 13 years.