Aston Villa captain Beth Merrick has her eyes on the SSE Women’s FA Cup final after her side were drawn against Cambridge United in the third round.

Pupils at a Perry Barr academy experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment as they conducted the draw for the third round proper of the SSE Women’s FA Cup.

From winning the hearts of the public with his emotional interview after agonisingly missing out on taekwondo gold at Rio 2016, to winning the Children in Need Strictly special – Lutalo Muhammad now has only one thing on his mind and that’s winning Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020.

Six Day London came just a little too late for Dame Sarah Storey to cap a remarkable year with a triumphant return to the scene of her London 2012 heroics.

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.

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.

With a global relay medal already in her back pocket, Manchester 400m runner Seren Bundy-Davies is targeting individual glory at this summer’s Olympic Games.

Stockport’s Liam Broady must relish the opportunity to test his mettle against Andy Murray on Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Tuesday, according to the Scot’s mother Judy.

It is a new era for England Women and Manchester cricketer Kate Cross is determined to stake her claim for a starring role.

Louis van Gaal claims that Manchester United’s upturn in form during 2016 is largely down to the improved performances from captain Wayne Rooney.

Louis van Gaal has warned his Manchester United players they must keep their cool when they face rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.