Rio 2016: Day one preview – Froome goes for gold as Olympics get underway
Team GB will look to get their 2016 Olympic Games campaign off to a successful start on day one, with medal opportunities up for grabs across several sports.
Rio 2016: Sale’s Kelly Massey finally gets dream Olympic date after past heartache
Injury and illness ruled Sale Harrier Kelly Massey out of the last two Olympic Games, but after eight years of frustration, the 400m runner will finally be at the ball.
Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series: Cardiff can stop Sale’s Odogwu, says coach Hodges
The performance of Sale Shark Paolo Odogwu was one of the big stories to emerge from the group stages, but Cardiff Blues 7s coach Richard Hodges believes his side have the artillery to stop him during the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series Finals this Sunday.
Rio 2016: Rugby sevens star Bibby eyes up Olympic gold before fatherhood
Recently engaged and with a baby on the way in September, Dan Bibby’s summer would be capped off by a gold medal for Team GB in the rugby sevens at Rio 2016.
‘Right trajectory’: Wigan’s Rebekah Airey seeks 2017 Netball World Youth Cup role
Golborne’s Rebekah Airey is determined to make the most of this month’s trip to Australia with England Under-21s as she works towards securing her place at the Netball World Youth Cup next year.
MediaCityUK school placed under special measures wows Ofsted with improvements
After two years under special measures, a once struggling Salford academy has turned things round according to Ofsted.
Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series: Well ‘gelled’ Sale will do fans proud, says Nott
George Nott says that the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series Final will be a huge occasion for the whole Sale Sharks’ squad, as they prepare to lock horns with Cardiff Blues in their quarter-final.
RideLondon: Wigan’s Matthew Holmes rues hectic day of near misses
Wigan cycling star Matthew Holmes believes his successful Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic exploits were just another step on what has been a fantastic season of consistency on the bike.
RideLondon: Manchester speedster Chris Latham suffers ‘momentum’ failure
Manchester cycling star Chris Latham believes racing the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic was one of his toughest experiences, but insists he’ll be better in the future because of it.
How to decrease the amount of money your household spends on entertainment
Entertainment is an important part of most people’s lives. All work and no play makes Jack and Jill very dull people, so it is important that you spend at least some of your leisure time having fun, as opposed to vacuuming the house and scrubbing the bath.
‘Street art is a leveller’: Northern Quarter project champions social justice
The Cities of Hope street art gallery has given social justice organisations in Manchester a voice, both in the UK and across the world, says the event’s co-founder.