Sport

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis, the former world number eight, cruised through his first match yesterday in straight sets beating British wildcard Marcus Willis 6-4 6-2 on centre court at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.

A Bolton wrestler has described the ‘shocking’ moment he received a string of donations from local supporters who aimed to fund his sporting dream.

Dan Smethurst, Oldham’s 24-year-old wildcard, was defeated in the ATP Challenger Tour event by seventh seed Falla 6-3 6-1 on centre court earlier today at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.

Stockport’s Liam Broady is due to take on Japan’s Hiroki Moriya later today weather permitting at the Aegon Manchester Trophy, part of the ATP Challenger Tour at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.

Mahama Cho missed out on selection for London 2012, meaning the forthcoming European Games in Baku from June 12-28 will be his first taste of a major multi-sport event.

Manchester United stars Juan Mata and Ander Herrera competed against team-mates Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans in the inaugural Forex Footgolf Challenge trophy.

Spending over £146m this season on players didn’t really work out; £59.7 million on Di Maria and Monaco loan Radamel Falcao only got them eight goals and shows that just throwing money at names means nothing if they don’t produce.

Last Friday FC United of Manchester’s new Broadhurst Park home ground was officially opened with the fans and owners able to see their stadium in all its unquestionable glory for Portuguese giants Benfica’s visit.

Former Wigan Warriors centre Darrell Goulding has retired from Rugby League at the age of 27 due to health concerns.
He recently suffered a concussion on Easter Monday.

Several of Manchester’s young thai boxing stars could be denied the opportunity to compete in the Muaythai World Championships this August due to being forced to fund their own trips to Asia.

During Aviva Premiership Rugby’s final half-time Guy Larkin’s youngsters got their moment in the spotlight in front of the sell-out 80,000 crowd as they took part in the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup Parade of Champions.