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Sophie Ecclestone starred as England cruised to victory in their final warm-up fixture ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. Ecclestone, from Chester, spoke to Merseysportlive after taking 3-19 against New Zealand in Cape Town.

The Crown Prosecution Service today confirmed it is examining evidence in the case of a former Everton footballer facing allegations of child sex offences. Greater Manchester Police referred the case to prosecutors last week, it has emerged.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) says it will conduct enhanced Grand National welfare checks, despite failing in a bid to enforce landmark ‘whip’ regulations. Pre-race day veterinary protocols will begin this week ahead of the 175th running of the Aintree race in Liverpool on April 15.

Wirral athlete Joe Wigfield has been selected to represent Team GB and Northern Ireland for the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Australia this month. The Championships represent the pinnacle of Cross Country competition.

Southport's Tommy Fleetwood enters the WM Phoenix Open tomorrow alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler and world number one Rory McIlroy. Nicknamed "the greatest show on grass", the Open is the PGA Tour's best attended event.

Tranmere Rovers manager Micky Mellon has criticised the tempo of his team after a "disappointing" performance at Doncaster. Rovers lost 2-0 at the Eco-Power Stadium and didn't look like they were in the game at any point.

Light-heavyweight Callum Smith returns to Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on March 11 to take on Poland's Pawel Stepien. Smith hopes to secure his first victory of 2023 ahead of a fight with unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev later in the year.

Cheshire Phoenix made it six wins in seven against a stubborn Newcastle Eagles side in the British Basketball League. With Larry Austin Jr leading the charge, Phoenix dominated the first quarter of play.

Two goals in three second-half minutes were enough for Liverpool to secure a 2-0 victory over Reading at Prenton Park in the Women's Super League.

Ampthill withstood a late Caldy comeback to secure a 31-26 win over the Wirral side, in Championship Cup Group C action at The Onley Field. Ampthill hit first in the third minute courtesy of a try from Joe Sproston after some early pressure. Tom Hardwick pulled his conversion kick wide.