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Sport in Liverpool

Sport - along with music - is the beating heart of this city. The success of our football teams in have made the name 'Liverpool' famous around the world.

Sport In Liverpool

Football in Liverpool

Mention the name 'Liverpool' to almost anyone, anywhere in the world, and their almost instant reaction will be 'football'. The Northwest is a hotbed of footballing success, with seven Premiership clubs; the homes of two of them, Everton and Liverpool, are just minutes from Liverpool City Centre.

Horse Racing in Liverpool City Region

John Smith's Grand NationalThe Grand National horse race is the
world's most-watched sporting event, with an annual audience of 600 million. Haydock Park a premier dual-purpose racecourse, boasting an active and energetic year-round racing calendar that includes both flat and jumping fixtures.

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The Ricoh Women's British Open 2010

The Ricoh Women's British Open 2010The 2010 Ricoh Women's British Open is set to be another fantastic tournament.

Take the opportunity to watch the world's best women players showcasing their talents when the Championship gets under way at the famous links course on the 29th July.

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Exciting sports in Liverpool City Region

But scratch the surface, and there's a huge range of sports on offer: rugby league continues to rise in popularity, ledTennis Tournament imageby St.Helens Saints and Widnes Vikings, while the Liverpool the International Tennis Tournament 2009 attracts some of the world's top tennis talents, and the event is expected to be a major event in the calendar.

 

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