Sport

Blues defender replaces Casey Stoney after already captaining England twice, in January against Norway and in Cyprus Cup against Canada

Wigan’s remarkable surge towards successive FA Cup wins receives backing from council as town’s streets now sport a fresh lick of blue paint

MM’s first sports podcast discusses whether Wayne Rooney can be called world class, if Manchester City can win the league and much more.

Manchester City star Vincent Kompany has declared his pride at being offered an ambassadorial role with a children’s charity

Ahead of the English domestic cricket season starting this weekend, a look at the Red Rose County’s best 11 in their 150th anniversary year

Stockport boss Alan Lord has told fans they ‘might be surprised’ by new additions set to join the squad over the coming weeks which should provide a ‘significant improvement’.

Dale take on play-off hopefuls York City on Saturday at Spotland and currently sit top of the table with six games remaining

Bradford City host Lee Johnson’s Oldham, unbeaten in 10 on the road, at weekend

Footballing titans United and Real set to clash at Michigan Stadium in the International Champions Cup in July and August

This weekend sees 13th annual NatWest CricketForce with Lymm Oughtrington Park one 2,014 clubs registered to participate

The 68-year-old moved into a care home permanently after the rapid deterioration of his condition left his wife Joan unable to cope