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BT Sport’s Nick Peet blasts boxing’s fragmented system

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BT Sport’s Nick Peet has ridiculed the current multi-belt, multi-promotional system in boxing. Whereas the UFC was often regarded as the ‘noisy neighbour’ of boxing, the franchise has slowly closed the viewership gap on the ‘the sweet science’.
Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper Joe Muprhy

Tranmere’s 40-year-old goalkeeper with “plenty left in the tank”

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On February 27, 2000, Irish goalkeeper Joe Murphy lined up for Tranmere Rovers at the old Wembley. They would take on Leicester in a losing effort in the last domestic cup competition to be held at the old version of England’s top stadium.

‘Jurgen Klopp YNWA’: 5 fan banners outside grounds showing mix support

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Reds' fans hanging supportive banners outside Anfield gates. It comes off the back of a poor run of league form, emphasised in their 3-1 collapse to Leicester, as well as the tragic loss of Klopp's mother in January.
Daniel Farrell (left) in action vs Harry Kenworthy. Image provided by Daniel Farrell

Daniel Farrell says pulling out of fight was “mentally hard”

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Up and coming MMA fighter Daniel Farrell has revealed that having to withdraw from a recent scheduled fight was "mentally hard". Farrell, who fights out of Aspire Combat Sports Academy, was shaping up for a bout against Kristoff Grambow on...

Famous Lowry “Going to the Match” painting heads to Birkenhead

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'Going to the match' exhibition has been unveiled in an art exhibition at Birkenhead's Williamson art gallery. The exhibition will be showing off works, including the famous Lowry painting, 'Going to the match'.

Dane Vilas: Lancashire star coping in lockdown and previewing cricket season

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Dane Vilas recently re-signed for Lancashire as their Overseas player and captain for the upcoming season. Entering his fifth season with the county, Vilas has become an integral part of the team both on and off the field.

Wirral Deaflympic swimmer campaigns for national equality

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A deaf swimmer is continuing his campaign to raise more awareness for the Deaflympics as he strives for better equality. Nathan Young, from Wallasey, says the Covid-19 lockdowns gave him time to think and re-evaluate, seeing other athletes reaping the...
Marco Silva

The Marco Silva era: A comprehensive review

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The Marco Silva era Another poor, mismanaged and sorry chapter of Everton Football Club closed yesterday as Marco Silva was sacked after just 18 months in charge. A club who once maintained the same face in the dugout for over...
Cross country running - Picture by farmama - Creative Commons

London Marathon is “a complete mental game”, says Liverpool runner

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Imagine the strength it takes to go on lonely runs in the freezing rain at 5am. As thousands of people near the end of their gruelling training plans for next month's London Marathon, Nicky Barker-King from Allerton, shares her...
Nathan Aspinall at the Premier League of Darts in Birmingham

From trainee accountant to darts star – Nathan Aspinall says life is a gamble

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Nathan Aspinall epitomises resilience and self-belief. The Stockport darts star left his job as a trainee accountant in 2018 to pursue his dream of being a professional player.

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