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“I’m in this sport for my legacy”- Salford boxing hero Jumbo goes 2-0 with another dominant win

Broughton’s own Jake ‘Jumbo’ Andrews defeated Seamus Devlin via unanimous decision at Oldham Leisure Centre. Taking his professional record to […]

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“I started at 10 years old…now I’m 72 and I’m still playing!” – Salford Red Devils exhibition opens at Ordsall Hall

A two-month pop up Salford Red Devils exhibition has opened at Ordsall Hall. The Salford Red Devils exhibition has a […]

"We want young blood" - Salford Croquet Club encourages people of all ages to get involved in sport

“We want young blood” – Salford Croquet Club encourages people of all ages to get involved in sport

Croquet was first played over 160 years ago in 1856. In Salford, it’s still going strong. Local team Salford Croquet […]

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“She suffers from anxiety, but football has relaxed her and helps her make new friends” – Salford parents on how girls football can impact teenage girls’ lives

A teenage goalkeeper for Manchester Girls FC who lives in Salford says football is helping to improve her mental health […]

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“Now is the perfect time”- Salford Red Devils to launch Women’s team

Salford Red Devils have announced that they will be launching a new women’s team from next season. The Super League […]

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“It was one of them moments of sheer madness” – Quays Running Club member takes part in London Marathon

Last weekend Claire Farmer, member of Quays Running Club took part in the London Marathon after training for it three […]

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“One person made a difference in my life, all it takes is one person” – JD Dance celebrates its five-year anniversary

This month, Salford dance school JD Dance will be celebrating their fifth year of being open. Owner, Jennie Doolan started […]

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Salford’s own Angel Gomes earns his first England U21s call-up

Highly-rated prospect 21-year-old Angel Gomes has been handed his maiden callup for England’s U21 side for their latest round of […]

“We’ve got some really decent 50/50 fights”- Boxing returns to Salford as the AJ Bell Arena hosts local fight night

“We’ve got some really decent 50/50 fights”- Boxing returns to Salford as the AJ Bell Arena hosts local fight night

A boxing promoter in Salford says he is excited by the return of boxing to the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday night.