Youth cycling’s cost crisis
When the numbers are crunched, are cycling’s ballooning costs pushing away up-and-coming stars? From the fervour of a London 2012 Olympic gold rush, to donning the iconic yellow jersey while bathed in the afterglow...
Category: National Sport
Littler wins 6-1 against Humphries in Newcastle
Luke Littler thrashed Luke Humphries 6-1 on night eight in Newcastle. Littler is now top of the table in the Premier League of Darts, while also hitting his 100th 180 this season – just...
The Phil Foden Conundrum: An off season or something bigger?
Manchester City star Phil Foden has had in layman’s terms, a turbulent season. The glistening jewel last season in City’s illustrious display of the world’s most elite talent, his spectacular tally of 27 goals...
International walking football stars based in Lancashire speak of their pride at first caps
Two Garstang Walking Football Club players have shared their pride and revealed more about representing their countries. Eamonn Watson of Ireland and Allan Smith of England have received their first call-ups for their nations...
A FA Cup weekend without VAR – was it for the better or worse?
We saw a weekend of shocks and all-round quality games, but was that because VAR was not in use? The FA decided not to use VAR in the third and fourth round of this...
Everton and Liverpool looking to bounce back in final Goodison Park Merseyside derby
Everton and Liverpool will lock horns once again on Wednesday in the final Merseyside derby to be held at Goodison Park. The Premier League clash comes just days after both sides suffered FA Cup...
FA Cup 1st Round Preview: Steve Bruce returns, as Micky Mellon faces former club Tranmere
Steve Bruce will be back in the Blackpool dugout for the first time since the death of his baby grandson. Madison, son of Bruce’s daughter and son-in-law – the former Oldham Athletic, Leeds United...
Struggling Stockport face flying MK Dons in key League Two promotion clash
Stockport County sit second, despite winning just two of their last nine games; MK Dons have enjoyed a stellar run, scoring big wins over high-flying Mansfield Town and Crewe. An unprecedented 12-game winning run...
Laura Kenny calls time on glittering cycling career
Five-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny has retired from professional track cycling as the joint most successful British female athlete of all time. Dame Laura has cemented herself as the darling of British Cycling, spearheading...
From UCLan to the World – Cheerleading is here to stay
For many sports fans, the concept of cheerleading may be seen as somewhat of an accessory to the main event. To others, maybe even a distraction of sorts, intended to glamourise and add some...
