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Clubs across Liverpool are making an effort to support those in need or struggling with the effects of Covid-19, disabilities or mental health issues. With the importance of sport - and exercise and daily walks being pushed heavily during the pandemic - we explore how this has grown further.

"I thought Liverpool was the perfect place to bring tennis out of its snobbish environment and bring it out to the people." After the disruption of Covid, Liverpool will kick off the 2022 grass court tennis season with the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament.

Widnes Wild's General Manager Wez Spurrett, has thanked fans for their support this season, after beating Billingham Stars on Easter Sunday. Spurrett praised fans on a statement released on the Widnes Wild website, for their loyal support and dedication to following the team, as the season concluded two days ago.

Liverpool’s own Ryan Dickens is looking to overcome challenging opponent Jack Cook at the Olympia this weekend (April 23) The 20-year-old from Kensington is a three-time National Champion, a European Bronze Medallist and has won gold at the Tri-National Competition in the light middleweight division.

Following the gate-breaking UFC promotion at London’s O2 Arena in March, industry-leading promoter Dana White has confirmed a return to UK shores later this year, with Liverpool favourites to host.

"Lots of energy, lots of excitement but lot’s of reward for the hard-work!" Southport & Birkdale CC chairman Andrew Carney sat down with Merseysportlive to discuss the fantastic news.

Declan Hudson is a man of many talents. A scientist by trade, he spends almost all his free time cycling the roads of Merseyside or practising his guitar.

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.