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Gary Barlow’s in store for a warm welcome at HMV Manchester fan signing

The Take That star says the city was his first destination of choice when planning his big solo album launch next week – with a fan signing back at HMV on Market Street.

Talking Magic: Franc Garcia Garrido on a busy schedule

Manchester Magic point guard Franc Garcia Garrido discusses the difficulties of playing back-to-back games in the EBL.

Talking Giants: David Watts on a mixed weekend

David Watts discusses a weekend which saw the Manchester Giants defeated by Newcastle before comfortably beating Surrey.

Basketball-loving couple earn SPOTY acclaim as Unsung Heroes

Retired pair Joe and Maggie Forber have been recognised regionally for their hard work at the Amaechi Basketball Centre in Whalley Range.

George looking for Giants return

Jeff Jones's team could be boosted by the return of Nick George but will be without Mike Bernard for several weeks.

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Jones hoping Giants can recover from injury blows

Manchester Giants have suffered two big injury disappointments this week, but Jeff Jones won't be allowing his players to make any excuses.

Talking Magic: Franc Garcia Garrido on a busy schedule

Manchester Magic point guard Franc Garcia Garrido discusses the difficulties of playing back-to-back games in the EBL.

Talking Giants: David Watts on a mixed weekend

David Watts discusses a weekend which saw the Manchester Giants defeated by Newcastle before comfortably beating Surrey.

Basketball-loving couple earn SPOTY acclaim as Unsung Heroes

Retired pair Joe and Maggie Forber have been recognised regionally for their hard work at the Amaechi Basketball Centre in Whalley Range.

George looking for Giants return

Jeff Jones's team could be boosted by the return of Nick George but will be without Mike Bernard for several weeks.

Guildford Flames too hot for Pheonix to handle

A 4-2 victory saw reigning champions Guildford Flames re-take top spot, but Manchester Phoenix still have a game in hand.

Magic continue hot streak with another two wins

Manchester Magic went top of their league and made it into the semi-finals of the National Cup on another excellent weekend for them.

Giants take out frustration on hapless Surrey

Jeff Jones's side put Friday's defeat behind them with a crunching 102-60 victory over winless Surrey.

Giants shot down by high-flying Eagles

Manchester Giants failed to build on their win over Plymouth Raiders as they were crushed by Newcastle Eagles on Friday.

Middleton hails Lohfink impact on Magic

Manchester Magic coach Paul Middleton has hailed the impact of veteran Ryan Lohfink on his side this season.

Jones calls for Giants to keep it up

Manchester Giants coach Jeff Jones has called for his side to use the win over Plymouth Raiders as a springboard to continued success.

Wiggins 2016 place under threat

British Cycling's chief executive has said Sir Bradley will not make the next Olympic Games on reputation alone

Talking Giants: David Watts column

Manchester Giants player David Watts is hoping a new approach can continue to work well both for him and the team for their double-header this weekend.

Rejuvenated Watts lights up the Giants

Manchester Giants had a strong performance from 'Tintin' Watts to thank for their excellent victory over Plymouth.

What a dope... drug cheat Rauktys set to cost Harriers their track crown

Drugs cheat Tomas Rauktys is expected to cost Sale Harriers their British track and field title, reports Trevor Baxter.

Magic continue perfect start

Paul Middleton's men saw off Tees Valley Mohawks 83-78 on Saturday and Leicester 72-67 the following day to make it ten straight wins.

Double joy for Phoenix

Manchester Phoenix made it consecutive four-point weekends after they battled past a physical Sheffield side.

Manchester Giants 107 Plymouth Raiders 99

Jeff Jones’ men gave a performance of grit and quality to record their second win of the season and show they won't be pushed around.

Donaldson flying high: Ace earns Macc golfer million air miles

Macclesfield golf ace Jamie Donaldson left Antalya with a cheque for 567,603 euros plus a million air miles for his second-placed finish in the Turkish Airlines Open.

Giants coach wary of BBL's 'most talented team'

Jeff Jones believes Manchester Giants will find things tough when they take on Plymouth Raiders on Sunday.

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