It’s been the managers dominating the headlines in recent months, but on Saturday it is up to the players to make those.

Manchester-based athletes brought home an impressive haul of medals from the Rio Olympic Games and their training bases, including the National Cycling Centre and the National Taekwondo Centre, cater for local residents, as well as elite athletes.

A 74-year-old recipient of an FA Long Service Award says better exit routes are needed for young aspiring footballers who are told they have no future playing the sport professionally.

With just under a month to go until England boss Roy Hodgson announces his squad for this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament in France, the race for places is hotting up.

Hundreds of footballers could be forced to leave the Premier League in the event of a vote to leave the European Union, a sports industry expert has warned.

MMU Sport’s karate scholar Amber Sawford has spoken of her pride and passion for karate, but believes that there are many myths around the sport.

Step aside United and City – there can be no doubt about Manchester’s most successful sports team this season.

Departing Sale Sharks hooker Tommy Taylor has spoken of his pride in representing his hometown club – but says that now is the time for a new challenge.

Manchester Thunder’s netball stars are hoping a surge in excitement levels among fans will help break a record for the UK’s highest-attended domestic match.

Lancashire Director of Cricket Ashley Giles admitted that he is approaching the prospect of Division One cricket with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, stating ‘let’s get on with it’.

Neil Lennon has left Bolton Wanderers by mutual consent today, with the Championship side 11 points adrift of safety.