Liverpool Fencing Club aims to make sport more accessible
It might not be the most popular or glamorous sport, particularly to the younger generation.
But fencing club leaders in Liverpool are hoping to foil that perception and make it much more accessible.
“It’s great for your mental health” – Local runner Alex Rigby completes ultra-marathon
Merseyside cricketer and running coach Alex Rigby agrees he might be a little crazy after completing an ultramarathon to raise money for his cricket club, Ainsdale.
“I think any runner is a bit of a madman, I think you have to be to want to push yourself like that,” he said.
International Women’s Day: Merseyside’s Top Female Athletes
International Women’s Day celebrates the most inspiring women across the world.
Two years ago, Mersey Sport Live discussed Merseyside’s top female athletes.
This year, we’re back to do it again.
This time with a list of new names of the most inspiring...
Tennis hits new player high in participation surge
Participation figures show a surge in players hitting the courts as the sport's governing body claims tennis has ‘opened up’.
Figures announced by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) show growth across all demographics and regions of Great Britain.
“Its time to act” – Widness Skater’s concerns for the future
A Widnes professional skater has called on skating bosses to improve ice skating facilities and to promote better awareness to safeguard the sport's future.
Rachel Contini, the manager of Widnes Ice Rink in Merseyside, has targeted the Sports Governing body,...
‘Crossing the Park: Men who dared to play for Liverpool and Everton’
The Merseyside Derby is notorious in Liverpool for being a passionate and intense occasion for fans.
But did you know - just 34 men have crossed Stanley Park and played for both Liverpool and Everton in 130 years.
Liverpool’s young boxing prospect Rianna Doforo sets bold target
“I want to be known as one of the greatest female athletes of all time.”
It's not something you’d expect a 15-year-old amateur boxer to say, but Rianna Doforo has her sights set on making history.
Already a national champion,...
“Expulsion from Premier League is possible” – Experts on Man City Premier League charges
The Premier League's case against Manchester City's financial improprieties looks like it will drag on for years to come.
Merseysportlive has spoken to football finance expert Kieran Maguire and Merseyside lawyer Mark Manley to learn the details of the case.
Could...
Merseyside football teams show support for LGBTQ+ community
Merseyside football clubs are promoting LGBTQ+ equality throughout February as part of a wider campaign.
They are supporting Football v Homophobia's month of action - a global initiative that challenges discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in football.
140 celebrate Merseyside Nighthawks 2023 Super Bowl Party
Merseyside Nighthawks hosted their second annual Super Bowl Party at The Long Shot sports bar in Liverpool.
Around 140 players, coaches, friends and associates made their way down to Albert Dock - and Merseysportlive went along to see what all the fuss is about!
