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Saturday 21st December 2019 – Robert McGurk would step on a rugby field for the last time. Then aged 20, McGurk would suffer an horrific anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that would end his career at such a young age after a robust tackle.

Liverpool are on course to record their highest Premier League goal tally of Jurgen Klopp’s reign. With the League Cup already won, Liverpool are fighting on three fronts as they chase an unprecedented quadruple.

A rural village in the heart of Cheshire seems an unlikely place for the best female bowler in the world to hail from. Alvanley, near Helsby, has a population of less than 500, but it is the home  of the world’s number one ranked bowler, Sophie Ecclestone.

It is April and Liverpool’s squad durability has resulted in the Reds being able to complete the coveted quadruple. Will it happen? That is a debate for another day, but why Liverpool are in this position comes down to one very important factor: their ability to keep key players fit and injury free at the most important times in the season.

Liverpool born Muay Thai fighter, Alex Kenton is aiming to defeat Joe Le Maire to win the European title and become the second-best fighter in the UK. The fight is taking place at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool on Saturday April 9.

All eyes are on the Grand National this Saturday, but how do you pick a winner to bet on? Merseysportlive investigates. Rachel Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the world's most famous race last year.

The Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance will host a sponsored walk on July 2 to raise funds for therapy treatment for survivors of the Hillsborough disaster. The group was formed in 2019 by a group of survivors of the 1989 tragedy, and a panel of directors was formed.

It’s been a swift rise for Liverpool-born snooker player Sean Maddocks after receiving his tour card at the tender age of 17. Now not far off 20 years old, he is heading into his second year onto the Pro Tour.

Following victory in 2019 and 2020, Liverpool amateur boxer Lucas Dube is now hungry for further success post the Coronavirus pandemic. Born in Zimbabwe, Dube moved to Liverpool as a child where he would begin boxing.

No one could ever imagine Liverpool could have an impact on West Indian cricket - but thanks to Dave Goodall, that has certainly been the case. Merseysportlive reporter Tom Morley finds out more.