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Bernie Ecclestone shrugs off Bahrain fear

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:54:17 -0000

Bernie Ecclestone sees no reason for this season’s Bahrain Grand Prix not to go ahead despite violence flaring again on the island kingdom.

Cycling: Jess Varnish eyes a sleek finish

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:31:00 -0000

Jess Varnish used to have a poster of sprint queen Victoria Pendleton on her wall.

Diving: Focus or miss out on a medal, Tom Daley is warned

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:13:09 -0000

Tom Daley has been warned by British Swimming’s performance director Alexei Evangulov that he faces missing out on an Olympic medal if he does not cut down his media and sponsorship commitments.

Dwain Chambers and David Millar would get ‘full support’ say GB’s Olympic chiefs

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:05:54 -0000

David Millar and Dwain Chambers will be given “100 per cent support” by the British Olympic Association if they are part of Team GB for the London 2012 Games despite their previous doping violations.

Sprinters get back on track

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:51:33 -0000

Britain's track sprinters face their penultimate test before Olympic selection when they compete at the UCI World Cup in London this weekend.

Paralympic ace tells the M.E.N. how he conquered his childhood fear of water

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:41:28 -0000

He's one of Britain’s greatest-ever Paralympian swimmers with 11 medals to his name – and he’s hoping to add more to that impressive tally later this year.

Squash: Nick Matthew takes title – but only after pulling out all the stops

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:46:16 -0000

England’s world No 1 Nick Matthew admitted he had to play some of the best squash of his career to fend off fellow Yorkshireman James Willstrop in yesterday’s much-touted British National Championship final at Eastlands between the top two players in the world.

Sailing: Ben Ainslie cleared for Olympics

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:19:12 -0000

Macclesfield star Ben Ainslie will face no further punishment for an incident in December's World Championships which saw him board a media boat to confront the crew.

Video: Jessica Ennis refusing to look too far ahead

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:16:09 -0000

Click here to watch Trafford AC athlete Jessica Ennis explain how she is keeping her Olympics focus.

Squash: Lust crushed by Lancashire ace

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:38:02 -0000

Lancashire’s defending champion Laura Massaro sailed into the semi-finals of the British National Squash Championships for the sixth successive year at the National Squash Centre at Eastlands last night.

Taekwondo: Stephenson’s sights still on Games after setback

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:33:36 -0000

World champion Sarah Stevenson’s participation in the Olympics is in doubt after she underwent surgery yesterday to repair cruciate ligament damage sustained at a recent training camp in Mexico.

Darts: PDC is best for Tony O’Shea, insists pal Adrian Lewis

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:19:06 -0000

Darts world champion Adrian Lewis has told Tony O’Shea he must join the elite if he ever wants to become king of the oche.

Squash: Andy Whipp snaps back from the edge of defeat

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:51 -0000

Didsbury veteran Andy Whipp had to fight for his life in the opening round of the British National Squash Championship before securing his place in today’s last 16 at the National Squash Centre at Eastlands, writes Howard Harding.

Bowls: Tonge start with trip to Liverpool

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:44:30 -0000

Tonge will start their defence of the Taylor Bowls Manchester Premier League title with a trip to a team who looked like they might have to disband.

American Football: Bowled over by Super show

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:27:23 -0000

America stood still on Sunday when the most-watched sporting event in the world this year took centre stage.

Jessica Ennis at the double

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:17:42 -0000

Jessica Ennis is stepping up her preparations for an assault on two major titles this year.

Badminton: Hat-trick eases Jenny Wallwork’s disappointment

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:43:34 -0000

Bolton-born Jenny Wallwork suffered mixed fortunes at the English National Championships.

Michael Bisping: My ultimate aim is to rule the world

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:17 -0000

Michael Bisping reckons he has another eight years to fulfil his dream of becoming Britain’s first UFC champion.

Hockey: Kate guides GB safely on

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:58 -0000

Withington’s Kate Walsh captained Great Britain into the quarter-finals of the Champions Trophy as they overcame China in their final group match in Argentina.

Cycling: Victoria Pendleton can’t wait to take world stage

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:31 -0000

Track queen Victoria Pendleton races for the first time this year after being confirmed among Britain’s 16 riders for this month’s UCI World Cup in London.

Bowls: Youngsters bowl over their rivals at Ashton

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:24:32 -0000

Young guns Ryan Bancroft and Jack Hargreaves are beginning to make a name for themselves on the pairs scene.

Keri-anne Payne sets out on path to Olympic glory and wants Rebecca Adlington with her on medal podium

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:10:22 -0000

In a little over a month, world 10-kilometre open water champion Keri-anne Payne will begin the journey she hopes will see her share Olympic success with best friend Rebecca Adlington.

Hockey: England need to up their game – Kate Walsh

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:11:06 -0000

Kate Walsh has warned her Great Britain team-mates they need to be stronger if they are to have any chance of winning the Champions Trophy, writes Chris Ostick.

UFC fighter Bisping wins over US fans with courageous battle in Chicago

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:38:18 -0000

Want to know how difficult it is for a British sportsman to make his name in America?

Novak Djokovic: Best win yet ... and the longest

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:49:05 -0000

Novak Djokovic described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best of his career.

Cycling: Sir Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny in fight for London

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:13:00 -0000

Sprint pals Sir Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny take their track rivalry to London next month after honours were shared at the final Revolution meeting of the season.

Hockey: Bowdon bow out at semi-final stage

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:25 -0000

Bowdon Men’s hopes of winning the Maxifuel Super Sixes were dashed as they crashed out in the semi-finals at Wembley yesterday, writes Chris Ostick.

Tennis: Stockport star Broady shows Andy Murray the way

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:46:30 -0000

Stockport tennis star Liam Broady showed Andy Murray just how it is done by claiming a title at the Australian Open.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray in Melbourne thriller

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:05:20 -0000

Andy Murray's hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne.

Olympics: How the legacy will live on long after 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:04:19 -0000

With the Olympics getting under way in six months time, we look at how the London 2012 site will be managed once the athletes have gone home.

Olympics: Victoria Pendleton - London 2012 feel like ‘life or death’

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:59:11 -0000

Victoria Pendleton admits the ultra-competitive environment of British cycling has made London 2012 feel like ‘life or death.’

Olympics: Going for gold – who we think should be pick of the Brits

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:38:19 -0000

There has been much debate over who coach Stuart Pearce should pick for his Team GB.

Olympics: Stuart Pearce says Giggs, Scholes and Beckham could be in action for Team GB at Old Trafford

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:10:27 -0000

Stuart Pearce has refused to rule out the possibility that three of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most famous fledglings could be reunited to kick-off Great Britain’s bid for Olympic gold at Old Trafford this summer.

Craig Brown sets his sights high after returning to the fold

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:26:22 -0000

Craig Brown could bridge an eight-year gap between Olympics after re-joining the Great Britain Academy in Manchester.

Tennis: Andy Murray through to Australian Open semi-finals

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:42:54 -0000

Andy Murray reached his third successive Australian Open semi-final after easing past the challenge of Kei Nishikori.

Bowls: Ellis gets back in old routine as contest escapes change

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:25:57 -0000

Gary Ellis is looking forward to trying to help Greater Manchester back to the top in the coming season after proposed changes to the Endsleigh County Championship structure were thrown out at the British Crown Green Bowling Association’s rules revision meeting.

Roger Federer: No ill feeling with my mate Rafael Nadal

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:19:14 -0000

Roger Federer has dismissed suggestions his pre-tournament disagreement with Rafael Nadal would add spice to their Australian Open semi-final.

Olympic dream back on as 400m star wins vital backing

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:30:35 -0000

Beijing Olympian Andrew Steele’s London 2012 dream is back on track after securing a sponsorship lifeline.

Tennis: Andy Murray breezes into Australian Open quarter-final

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:04:54 -0000

Andy Murray took just 49 minutes to move into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin was forced to retire through injury after losing the opening two sets. Murray will face Japanese player Kei Nishikori next.

Snooker: Shaun Murphy’s Masters woe

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:26:44 -0000

Sale-based Shaun Murphy suffered heartache last night as he lost the final of the BGC Masters 10-6 to Neil Robertson.

Tennis: Jolly Roger serves up a master-class

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:15:35 -0000

Swiss master Roger Federer handed Australian apprentice Bernard Tomic a tennis lesson as he raced into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Athletics: Holly Bleasdale beats pole vault record

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:09:23 -0000

Holly Bleasdale admitted she had astonished even herself as she marked herself out as a potential Olympic star by smashing her own British indoor pole vault record and going second on the all-time list.

Squash: Big two James Willstrop and Nick Matthew set for tussle to be best Brit

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:02:25 -0000

James Willstrop and Nick Matthew, the world’s top two, are expected to battle it out for the British National title in Manchester next month, writes Trevor Baxter.

Taekwondo star Jade Jones won’t be distracted by TV appearance as 2012 dream nears

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:17:18 -0000

Jade Jones looks like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth. But you could get a nasty kick in the teeth if you annoy the Beswick-based teenager.

Tennis: Andy Murray through in straight sets at Australian Open

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:58:56 -0000

Andy Murray saw off the plucky challenge of Edouard Roger-Vasselin to move into the third round of the Australian Open.

Olympics: Rebecca Adlington on trial to ensure Games place

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:40:30 -0000

Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington is relishing her mission to defend the titles she won in 2008.

Tennis: Caroline Wozniacki learning from boyfriend Rory McIlroy

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:27:35 -0000

World number one Caroline Wozniacki believes parallels can be drawn between the mental approach required in tennis and golf having observed boyfriend Rory McIlroy at close quarters.