Platinum records and world tours? O Emperor just want ‘simple pleasures’ – Hula Hoops and new curtains
O Emperor are live at The Castle Hotel, Manchester, on September 10
Interview: Meet Everything Everything… the new generation of ‘Manchester band’ – outsiders drawn to the city
Everything Everything are at the Manchester Ritz on October 10 and 11
Tranmere ‘back on form after unlucky spell’ so Oldham Athletic must be at best, warns boss Lee Johnson
The Superwhites did the double over The Latics last season
Bury chairman issues rallying cry for Shakers fans to play as ’12th man’ in away cup clash with Norwich City
More than 1,000 Bury fans travel to Norwich City
Oldham Athletic have to neutralise Port Vale’s strike force to secure much-needed win, says Lee Johnson
The Latics haven’t won since first game of league
Gig preview: The Black Angels @ Gorilla, Manchester
The Black Angels’ Texas-honed brand of psychedelia comes to Manchester
One eye on Rio: World Cup winner Sir Clive expects J.P. Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s to be ‘most competitive yet’
Competition is first in new Olympic cycle
‘I’m joining team in red hot form’: Kiwi pacer Mitchell McClenaghan relishing Lancashire T20 debut
New Zealand bowler heads north after T20 wash-out
Gig review: Robbie Williams @ Etihad Stadium, Manchester
MM reviewed the Take the Crown tour on its second night
GIVEAWAY: Five pairs of tickets to see Robbie Williams on upcoming Take The Crown tour at Etihad Stadium
Competition winners announced
Facing Leeds Rhinos won’t be ‘Magic’ for Wigan Warriors, insists Shaun Wane ahead of showcase weekend
The Magic Weekend will take place at Manchester City’s Etihad stadium