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The Premier League continues this weekend with the second round of fixtures.

Stephen Howard has taken over as the secretary of the prestigious Lancashire and Cheshire League, succeeding Brian Davies who has retired after putting in a great and successful stint in the role for 14 years.

It's set to be a beautiful weekend and there are plenty of cricket fixtures to enjoy.

Where do I even start when it comes to that shambolic United performance on Sunday?

Aspiring female footballers were invited onto BBC Breakfast last week in the wake of England's victory in the Women's European Championship.

From humble beginnings come great things, they say, and the story of Karen Barber’s dedication for greatness may just prove this to be true.

Oldham Athletic is planning a 'new era' procession down Sheepfoot Lane ahead of the football club's first home game of the season. 

Manchester United got off to the worst possible start to life under Ten Hag, losing 2-1 to Brighton. Its only one game into the new season and the amount to discuss is ludicrous.

The 2022/23 Premier League season is up and running and for Manchester City it was business as usual, in fact better than usual, as they won 2-0 at West Ham United.

Dinting Cricket Club has played host to a special fixture on a glorious day at Simmondley Lane.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games have been incredibly successful for not just Team England, but our local heroes in Tameside and Glossop.

Cheshire County Premier League: Hyde 207ao / Alderley Edge 208-4

Lee Shufflebotham, Chairman of Glossop Cricket & Bowling Club, would like to invite Glossop CC’s members, sponsors and supporters – as well as the wider local cricketing community – to North Road for Chairman’s Keg Day on Sunday 14th August.

Belle Vue notched another impressive Premiership win at the National Speedway Stadium after taking down league leaders Ipswich 60-30 in Manchester.

Last weekend marked the 13th week of action in the Derbyshire and Cheshire Cricket League.

Excitement is building ahead of the new football season, which officially begins for the majority of ours sides at the weekend.

It was heartbreak for Curzon Ashton Football Club in their opening league fixture against Banbury United FC in The National League North on Saturday, as the Nash conceded a 90th minute penalty to lose 2-1 at the Tameside Stadium.

A running club based in Hadfield has set up a new juniors division.

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Glossop North End 1-0 Emley

Once again, a full series of fixtures saw wins locally for Denton West; Denton SL; Flowery Field; Hadfield and Ashton.

This weekend marks the opening round of Premier League fixtures for the 2022/23 season.

Although schools are out for summer, pupils across Tameside have been keeping active, healthy and happy thanks to Active Tameside.

Showing tons of skill and determination at his debut Commonwealth Games, Anthony Harding has successfully earned himself a gold medal in the 3m synchro.

Manchester United begin the new season this Sunday with a visit from Brighton. After a tough pre-season with plenty of talking points it's almost time to see United under the rule of Ten Hag.

The cricket tables are starting to take shape as we approach the latter end of the season.

Excitement is building ahead of the big kick-off on Saturday. Curzon Ashton host Banbury United in the National League North, whilst Denton Town entertain Blacon Youth in Cheshire League One.

The new campaign kicks off on Friday night, as Crystal Palace entertain Arsenal at Selhurst Park, and I for one can’t wait.

Curzon Ashton's Military Veterans have swapped the pitch and boots for the garden centre and trowels.

Inconsistency proved to be Glossop’s biggest problem last season, as the Hillmen finished 17th in the NPL West.

After four years at the helm during a turbulent period both on and off the pitch, Simon Haworth resigned from his position as Staybridge Celtic manager in April.

Due to Covid-related issues during the 2020/21 season, Mossley manager David Fish was denied the chance to make his mark during his first spell in charge of the Lilywhites. 

For a period of time last season, it looked as if Hyde were in real trouble of being dragged into a relegation fight in the NPL Premier Division.

Curzon Ashton are preparing for their eighth consecutive season in the National League North under manager Adam Lakeland.

Ashton United boss Michael Clegg is preparing his side for another season in the NPL Premier Division.

The first silverware of the season was seized on Sunday as Woodley beat Dove Holes in a low scoring game at New Mills in the Kudos Drinks Bissenden Cup final. 

More than 100 people will be sampling a taste of archery on Thursday.

Sunday, July 31 2022 could potentially be regarded as a life-changing date for young girls across the country, as  the England Women’s football team were crowned European Champions in front of a record-breaking crowd of 87,192 at Wembley Stadium.

It’s a hat-trick for Abbie Wood as she earns her third medal of the Commonwealth Games.

Fans queued for around an hour on Monday (1 August) when discounted season ticket sales resumed following the takeover of Oldham Athletic by Frank Rothwell's family. 

In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Alan Firkins reflect on the Lionesses' success and preview the weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Working hard to sculpt the body of her dreams, local bodybuilder Barbara Isoni has achieved great success after finishing third at the World Championships.

On a damp and gloomy afternoon it took the mysteries of the Duckworth Lewis calculations to ensure results in several games. 

England’s Dave Ellis has achieved a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with the help of Ashton’s Luke Pollard.

The Ken Ward Centre in Hattersley was a hive of activity at the weekend as it played host to the Tameside Rocks festival.

Abbie Wood has earned her second medal of the Commonwealth Games after securing a bronze with Team England in the women's relay.

It was a strange feeling being back at a Manchester City game before the end of July.

Proving powerful in the world of triathlon, Team England have secured another gold medal after an unbelievable mixed relay performance.

Buxton's Abbie Wood has beaten her expectations at the Commonwealth Games after winning a silver medal in the women's 4 x 100m freestyle.

Georgia Taylor-Brown has stormed through Sutton Park to earn a silver medal in the opening day of the Commonwealth Games.

The EFL returns this weekend and newly promoted Stockport County are currently favourites with Betfred to win the League Two title at 6/1.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures.

Weather permitting, here are the cricket fixtures taking place this weekend.

Local businessman Frank Rothwell has vowed to bring the good times back to Boundary Park after completing a £12 million takeover of Oldham Athletic Football Club.

In ten days' time, Curzon Ashton Football Club kick-off their eighth consecutive season in the National League North.

Glossop cyclist Ben Watson has been announced as part of the impressive team heading to the World Championships in Canada.

With the end of the school year upon us, we caught up with Sarah Crossley, Founder and Director of Your Well-being Company, to find out how the pupils have reacted to her mindfulness and wellbeing sessions.

Former Hattersley Juniors youngster Anthony Elanga is relishing the chance to take his game to the next level under new manager Erik ten Hag.

It doesn’t seem like five minutes since Manchester City lifted the Premier League trophy, but here we are on the eve of the new season. 

The Offside Trust T20 Competition Group games were completed with sets of fixtures on both Thursday and Saturday.  

Feeling overwhelmed, inspired and immensely proud, Denton Artistic Swimming Club have had the experience of a lifetime at their first prestigious national competition.

The Premier League returns in 11 days' time and Manchester City have been priced at 50/1 with Betfred to win the quadruple.

Curzon Ashton Women are currently looking for new players to join ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

For the first time this season rain had a say, but relented sufficiently to allow results in all bar four of the 66 scheduled Saturday games, albeit that the provisions of the DLS system came into play in many cases.

Three selfless youngsters are set to tackle a tag team triathlon in a bid to raise funds towards a holiday camp for their school friends.

Angels United FC has secured a new home thanks to the generosity of Mossley AFC.

Mossley Women avenged last weeks defeat by beating Ashton United 9-1 at Hurst Cross.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures.