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Slap fight referee hits back at safety concerns

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A former slap fighter turned referee has moved to allay fears about the safety of the viral craze. Niki “The Anvil” Anderson oversaw proceedings at Liverpool's BOXPARK, as BritSlap hosted its first event in front of a live crowd, which...

Padel on the up in Liverpool

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Padel is the fastest-growing sport in Europe and the UK, with player numbers increasing by more than 30 times since 2018. Padel is similar to tennis however the court is more distinguishable. The court is enclosed by walls, which are...
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Scouse XI: The best Liverpool-born players to represent England

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As Toxteth-born Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones scored on his England debut against Greece in the Nations League yesterday, Mersey Sport Live takes a look at the best Scouse footballers who have represented England over the years. Here's our starting XI. Goalkeeper:...
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Liverpool women unite to create a safe space to exercise

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Dozens of women Liverpool women have come together to make sure they have a safe space to exercise in the city centre. It began with a Santa Dash to raise money for charity, and has since grown into a multi-activity...

The numbers behind Xabi Alonso’s remarkable career

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If there ever was a player who embodied the way Rafa Benitez wanted his Liverpool side to play, it was Xabi Alonso. He was comfortable on the ball, able to ping a pass with both feet with the vision and...
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La Liga’s rumoured plans to hold a mid season game in Miami may leave...

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The long discussed plans to host a LaLiga game in the USA are close to coming to fruition, with a match between Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid expected to be hosted in Miami in mid December, according to...
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Marine to host LJMU Movember fund raiser

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Liverpool John Moores University has announced plans to raise £20k this month for men’s mental health charity, Movember.  It all kicks off on Saturday with a student versus staff football match taking place at Marine’s ground, Rossett Park. There is...
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Hollywood, A$AP Rocky, the celebrity lawyer and Tranmere Rovers

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American rapper A$AP Rocky is the next celebrity rumoured to be interested in investing in an EFL club, and it's Tranmere Rovers. There is wide speculation an investment group led by celebrity lawyer Joe Tacopina, which includes Rocky, wants to...

Breakdancing, from Paris to St Helens

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The debate on whether breakdancing is strictly a sport is bound to run and run in the wake of it becoming an Olympic sport, but one dance centre in St Helens is cashing in on the boom. Powered by Hip...
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Breaking down the barriers. The growth of women’s Rugby Union in Liverpool

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A former rugby player has hailed the growing popularity of women's sport on Merseyside, but insists her club is doing more to encourage even more participants. Aysha Gunal leads women's teams at Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club, which has embraced...

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