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Captain Vincent Kompany leaves Manchester City to become player-manager at former club Anderlecht.

Catalans Dragons are keen to return to Barcelona’s Nou Camp after a record Super League crowd watched their win over Wigan.

Rail firms and regulators say there will be no repeat of the chaos which hit the network in 2018.

The stories of three pioneers who defied societal norms by converting to Islam.

Manchester Thunder win their first Superleague title since 2014 after beating defending champions Wasps 57-52 in the Grand Final at London's Copper Box.

Footage posted on social media shows clashes between supporters and counter-demonstrators in Oldham.

Usually found in Peru, alpacas are joining people on stress-busting treks in the Pennines.

The victim, in his 20s, was stabbed in the fight, which lasted for about 20 minutes, police say.

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling on speaking out against racism, how much Wembley means to him and post-match phone calls from his mother.

LS Lowry's painting of children playing the game is expected sell for more than £800,000 at auction.

Manchester City bid to become the first men's team to win the domestic treble in England when they face Watford in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Manchester City's players risk their futures at the club if they do not show the hunger to keep winning, says manager Pep Guardiola.

The award-winning comedian died of cancer in 2016 aged 62.

Firefighters say the Labour mayor is repeating the "same old story of cuts to services".

Luke Flemming died in hospital a week after his motorbike was struck by a car.

Northampton Town sign striker Harry Smith from Macclesfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

World Cup-bound England defender Abbie McManus leaves Manchester City Women after 12 years with the club.

Manchester City are "innocent until proven guilty" over claims they breached Financial Fair Play rules, says manager Pep Guardiola.

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Watford.

Team news as Sale host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (16:00 BST).