Sport

18th March 2026 | By Scarlet Chambers

Climbing centre is amazing at bridging bouldering gender gap

Being within an active community has inspired people to turn to niche sports for a more enjoyable workout experience, one of those being indoor bouldering....

11th March 2026 | By Molly Shaw-Peel

Social media icon Angryginge excited to play his second Unicef charity football match, calling it a ‘pinch-me moment’

Salford-born social media star Angryginge says he is “over the moon to be invited back and very excited” to be playing for SoccerAid for a...

4th March 2026 | By Scarlet Chambers

‘It’s not a female problem to fix. It’s a societal problem to fix ’: Lisa Pool on the difference between men’s and women’s sport

From the Olympics to FA Football, women thrive within the sporting world despite setbacks due to funding, underrepresentation, discrimination and lack of opportunity. Manchester Metropolitan...

11th February 2026 | By Scarlet Chambers

Hannah Waterhouse captains Manchester’s first professional ice hockey women’s team Manchester Storm

With the winter Olympics kicking off on Friday it’s exciting to see what elite UK players will be competing for Italy. UK sport has predicted...

25th November 2025 | By Habib Shah

Manchester kicks off countdown to UEFA EURO 2028

The kick-off to UEFA EURO 2028 got officially underway earlier this month with advertisement boards lighting up across the city ahead of matches. The tournament,...

5th November 2025 | By stanleycieka

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund preview

Tonight (5 November) Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium. City and Dortmund currently sit level on points in...

Boxer Ricky Hatton is a white man with a black tattoo sleeve and wearing black boxing gloves. He is standing sideways with his fists to his face and smiling. Behind him is a large poster of himself with his back turned. ‘HITMAN’ is tattooed on his back.

10th October 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Ricky Hatton funeral service – live updates

Thousands have descended upon the streets of Manchester this morning to pay their respects following the death of boxing legend Ricky Hatton MBE. Also nicknamed...

Student Eddie Sneddon interviews a Matchday live contributor

3rd April 2025 | By Eddie Sneddon

Breathless action from basketball and netball varsity matches as Matchday Live says farewell to three veterans

Two pulsating games settled the ‘Battle of Manchester’ between Man Met and UoM’s basketball and netball teams in what was a raucous occasion at Platt...

19th February 2025 | By Luke Baker

Super League Round One review: Salford investigation and golden point winners

Salford in hot water with RFL Salford’s ownership situation has taken a new turn with a fresh investigation launched by sports governing bodies. Despite the...

19th February 2025 | By Luke Baker

Four Super League transfers to look out for as the new season begins

With the Super League back in full flow, we wanted to take a look at some of the moves that have happened ahead of the...

21st November 2024 | By Luke Baker

Super League fixtures for the 2025 season released with Old Trafford date set

Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire The Super League has released next season’s fixtures for all teams in the competition. Wigan Warriors, Leigh Leopards and Salford Red...

13th November 2024 | By Ellie Double

Margot powers women’s rugby team through to record 78-0 win 

Manchester Metropolitan’s Women’s Rugby ones won big last Wednesday, thrashing York with a 78-0 victory. The match was their biggest win in the past few seasons,...

13th November 2024 | By Luke Baker

Manchester United boss Amorim has arrived and is getting to work at Carrington

Ruben Amorim has arrived at Carrington to begin his new life as the Manchester United manager. He leaves Sporting after beating Brest 4-2 on his final game with the Portuguese side but now he arrives in Manchester with a new task ahead of him.

Two student journalists sat at a mixing desk for braodcasting sport from matchDay Live

6th November 2024 | By Luke Baker

Matchday Live commentator makes the jump from student sports to the football pyramid

Eddie Sneddon, a first-year student at Manchester Metropolitan University, has made the jump from commentating on university matches to co-commentating for Hyde United, who operate in the Northern Premier League

Lancashire County Cricket Club. A large building with two brick pillars, and a glass wall between with the main entrance. Above the doors is a sign with a red rose that says 'Welcome to Old Trafford Home, Home of the Lancashire County Cricket Club.'

31st October 2024 | By James Ibbotson

Cricket: ACE programme announces trial days for 2024

Lancashire Cricket is gearing up to host its ACE Academy trials on 24th November, which aims to give more opportunities to aspiring Black cricketers within...

25th October 2024 | By Luke Baker

Super League confirmed for 2025 as the three Greater Manchester teams keep their spots

Image: Martin Rickett/PA wire The Super League have released their first official IMG grades for next season. The grades determine the clubs who will compete...

23rd October 2024 | By Luke Baker

Walker still not fit as Guardiola discusses international friendlies

Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire Kyle Walker is still unavailable for the City boss as his side face AC Sparta Praha in the Champions League. The...

16th October 2024 | By Luke Baker

Nicky Butt stands down from role with Salford City as club looks forward

Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire United legend Nicky Butt is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer at Salford City. Nicky Butt along with...

15th October 2024 | By Luke Baker

Bevan French wins the first ever Rob Burrow CBE award after Grand Final victory

Photo-Martin Ricket/PA Wire Geoff Burrow, Rob’s father, presented French with the man of the match trophy after he won 25 of the 31 votes in...

Footballer George Baldock on the pitch

11th October 2024 | By Nathan Endsor

George Baldock, former Sheffield United footballer, tragically found dead at 31

Featured image: Nick Potts/PA Media Tragic news has shocked the footballing world after ex-Premier League defender George Baldock was found dead in his Athens home...