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Former Liverpool and Everton forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk has been named on the Football Black List.  The award was founded in 2008 by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds and celebrates the most influential black people in football.

World Number 10 golfer Tommy Fleetwood is hoping to get in contention at this month's Masters in Augusta. The Southport star spoke to Merseysportlive as he received an honorary fellowship for his sporting achievements and work with Liverpool John Moore’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

https://soundcloud.com/chris-watson-91/merseysportlive-podcast-talking-tranmere-episode-2 Chris Watson returns to speak to two more Merseysportlive reporters, Jenna Murff and Ellie Harker, about their experiences covering Tranmere. (Featured image by Phil Kiel on Unsplash)

At this point of the season, one result can change the mood of a fanbase completely. After beating Cheltenham 2-0 on Friday night, Tranmere’s first win by more than a single goal since February 2024, there was a confidence about Prenton Park.

Jurgen Klopp has been tipped for a surprise move to Real Madrid nearly a year after his emotional Liverpool exit. Klopp stunned the footballing world when he departed Liverpool in May 2024 after nine successful years at the helm.

The Friedkin Group are looking at keeping Goodison Park for Everton Women to use as their new home, according to The Times. The historic ground will be vacant at the end of the season when the men's team move to Bramley Moore Dock.

Pigeon Racing was once a popular sport in Britain, hitting its peak in the 1950s. Nowadays, there are far fewer people involved and in March, the Royal Pigeon Racing Association announced their annual One Loft race was cancelled.

Un-Limited Motorsport’s Max Hall topped the times on day one of the official British Touring Car Championship testing at Croft Circuit. The 17-year-old is entering his rookie season on the grid and is seemingly picking up where he left off in the Mini Challenge Championship.

Marine AFC have secured their place in the National League North for next season - without kicking a ball! Needham Market's 3-2 loss to Curzon Ashton means the Merseyside club are mathematically safe.

The new Everton Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has been chosen to host a rugby league test between England and Australia.