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Craven faced a familiar opponent in gym partner Calvin Pattinson but eventually got the better of him in a close encounter.

City, bereft of any inspiration all season apart from their painfully last-gasp qualification for the Champions League knockout stages, have no chance of progressing past Barcelona this year.

The Warriors will host the Brisbane Broncos in the second match of the inaugural new-format World Club Series – which sees three Super League teams face off against three Australian NRL clubs over the weekend.

European and WBO International heavyweight champion Fury, from Wythenshawe, faces German Christian Hammer on February 28 at the O2 Arena in London.

Sale Sharks and England’s Danny Cipriani has lauded his club’s tight squad and welcoming environment after signing a two-year deal to stay with the Manchester side.

Fellaini was up to his goalscoring tricks again last night in the win over their League One opponents Preston, providing a dream target for any winger as Antonio Valencia’s cross found the tall midfielder-come-striker, who put the visitors in front with his right boot.

Scott Laird’s strike put the League One side ahead early in the second half at Deepdale before United fought back through Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini, Wayne Rooney adding a third from the spot.

Former Sale Harrier Kirsten McAslan’s mother competed in a home Commonwealth Games in 1986 and the 21-year-old says she wants a longer career after Fiona retired early owing to injury.

The Latics released a statement four days ago saying Garcia, 26, had developed a blood disorder which has since been deemed as leukaemia and the Honduras international is being treated in The Christie.

Sale Harrier Abigail Irozuru recorded a personal best of 6.73m to win gold at Sheffield’s EIS arena on Sunday, putting her joint-third on the Great British indoor all-time list.

Goals from Harry Beautyman and Christian Burgess shot The Posh into an early lead which Dale were unable to claw back, despite Joe Rafferty registering the first league goal of his career.