Olympian Sir Chris Hoy ‘perfect’ choice to be Manchester’s first ever city champion, says Diane Modahl
The 800m runner is launching the charity event
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‘Not here to pussyfoot around’: Leigh MMA standout Mike Wilkinson claims he was ‘born to be’ UFC champion
Wilkinson is confident ahead of fight with Brazilian Rony Jason at UFC on Fuel TV 10
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Wigan Athletic shirt sponsor 12Bet to extend partnership ahead of Championship campaign
The gambling firm have been shirt sponsors since 2011
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Manchester-based Sir Bradley Wiggins will not defend Tour de France title due to knee injury
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist was ruled out of Giro D’Italia
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Non-league Matters: Stockport County boss Ian Bogie adds firepower and experience as clubs start rebuilding
MM rounds up the early non-league transfer action
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Marc Tierney swaps Norwich City for Bolton Wanderers as Dougie Freedman builds promotion bid
Marcus Alonso has joined Italian giants Fiorentina
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Jones fine to Phil-in: Former Red Devil Ronny Johnsen insists defender can thrive as jack-of-all-trades
The 21-year-old played in both midfield and defence last season
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Manuel Pellegrini turned down Paris Saint Germain approach to join Manchester City’s ‘great project’
Chilean promised attractive football at the Etihad Stadium
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‘Huge contribution’: Salford City Reds’ Brian Noble praises backroom staff ahead of Warrington Wolves clash
The Reds have been beaten twice by Warrington this year
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Kids are alright: Ex-Lancashire skipper and England coach wants Red Rose to continue developing youth
John Abrahams is England’s U-19 coach
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‘Dream to work with Arsene Wenger’: Manchester City’s Abdi Ibrahim issues come and get me plea to Arsenal
The Somali-born midfielder is a self-confessed Arsenal fan