Sports News

Skelmersdale United ran out 2-0 winners against Northwich Victoria on Saturday to stay within a point of league leaders, Macclesfield. The win marks United’s sixth consecutive home win, a run they will hope to keep going if they are to recapture top spot.

Michael Smith will face Gerwyn Price on Night 3 of the Premier League in Belfast tonight (February 17). The St Helens native missed out on competing in the Premier League last year. He earned his spot back in the big time by reaching the World Championship final in January.

Kell Brook can step out of Amir Khan's shadow at Manchester boxing clash hoping to end an 18 year feud stretching back to Athens 2004. Merseysportlive's Sam Hughes weighs up the big fight

Wirral Mind successfully launched their Motiv8 programme for improving mental health in Merseyside last week. The free programme helps people find activities they enjoy, so everyone can experience the physical, mental and social benefits of exercise.

The Winter Olympics will "not define me" says Lancashire’s Dave Ryding after he finished 13th in the men's slalom with France's Clement Noel claiming the gold medal. Ryding, 35, was competing in his fourth and potentially final Winter Olympics.

Liverpool play Norwich City at Anfield on Saturday as they look to keep the pressure on title rivals Manchester City. So we've delved in to some of the most memorable Liverpool v Norwich encounters in recent years.

Volunteers are wanted for the World Gymnastics Championships being held in Liverpool from late October to early November. Up to 600 roles are available across five departments including operations, hospitality, digital & media, commercial and sport.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp warned it is only half-time despite his side's 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League last 16. Goals from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah secured another famous victory late at the San Siro.

Two-time winner of the Grand National, Tiger Roll, has been withdrawn by his owner Michael O'Leary, over issues with the handicap allocation. But what are the handicaps - and why has O'Leary withdrawn Tiger Roll? Merseysportlive delves into the issue.

Liverpool’s LGBT+ supporters group Kop Outs have praised Jurgen Klopp and the club after both were recognised by the British LGBT awards. Klopp has been nominated for Celebrity Ally of the Year while Liverpool’s ‘Red Together’ campaign was named in the Brand and Marketing category.