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1. 1. Kelly Sotherton backs Jessica Ennis after ‘fat’ criticism

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Kelly Sotherton has defended Jessica Ennis over criticism of her weight and backed the Trafford AC athlete to win heptathlon gold at this summer’s Olympics.

2. 2. Aaron Cook comes out fighting over Games snub

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Aaron Cook has broken his silence over a major selection row that could see him excluded from London 2012.

3. 3. Iron lady Rebecca Romero has plan to reign all over again

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Reigning Olympic champion Rebecca Romero has no concerns about riding the longest course at Monday’s inaugural Great Manchester Cycle.

4. 4. Late show not enough as George Fletcher vows Brazil revenge

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 May 2012 George Fletcher wants a Paralympic Games re-match with cerebral palsy’s seven-a-side samba boys after Brazil won the BT World Cup football final at Manchester’s Regional Arena, writes Trevor Baxter.

5. 5. Thiago Silva-no-go as defender stays in Italy

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 May 2012 Milan defender Thiago Silva has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a move to City by insisting he cannot be tempted to leave the San Siro.

6. 6. Hat-trick rounds off dream day for George Fletcher

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 25 May 2012 Roy Hodgson has already worked his magic on one national football team. Now he hopes it’s as easy tomorrow when his Euro 2012 squad face Norway in their Oslo friendly.

7. 7. Paralympic soccer stars seek help from England

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 24 May 2012 Britain’s cerebral palsy footballers will swap tips with their Euro 2012 counterparts at the Etihad Stadium today to boost their BT Paralympic World Cup chances.

8. 8. Crabtree makes early running at Olympic stadium

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 May 2012 Competing in the Olympic Stadium might be too daunting for most 15 year olds, but not Trafford AC’s Jack Crabtree.

9. 9. Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius blazes the trail

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 May 2012 Best Brits Graeme Ballard and Hannah Cockcroft came close to stealing the show from Oscar Pistorius on the opening day of BT Paralympic World Cup action.

10. 10. Third time lucky for Oscar Pistorius’s Olympics bid

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 22 May 2012 Oscar Pistorius may forever be known as ‘Blade Runner’ or ‘the fastest man on no legs’.

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