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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.

“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,...

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 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.

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!

Tucked away in an industrial estate on Vesty Road is the home of Bootle FC, but it is not just the home of the Northern Premier League West Division side, the Berry Street Garage Stadium doubles up as the...

The Captain of Liverpool Collegiate has hit out at moves to try and make the game safer, saying it goes against the very traditions of the game. In the bid to reduce the risk of concussion, from July this year,...

A senior rugby coach in Liverpool today issued a warning over the new controversial tackling laws set to be introduced. The RFU confirmed the height of tackles must be reduced to targeting no higher than the waist, following France who implemented the same law for amateur rugby in 2019.

A Merseyside Dragon Boating club is the most decorated of its kind in the UK having amassed 13 national titles. And Amathus Dragon Boat Club, founded in 1998 by David Bangs, is helping the sport become one of the fastest growing watersports in the world.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) says it will conduct enhanced Grand National welfare checks, despite failing in a bid to enforce landmark ‘whip’ regulations. Pre-race day veterinary protocols will begin this week ahead of the 175th running of the Aintree race in Liverpool on April 15.