Sport
Amateur boxers set to pack a punch at Lightwaves Leisure Centre
White Rose Boxing Club will play host to a night of amateur boxing at its Lightwaves Leisure Centre base on Thursday.
Mixed emotions for Castleford coach Powell
Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell was left with mixed feelings after taking charge of his first game back in Super League.
Castleford star Carney makes young fan’s day
Castleford Tigers winger Justin Carney has quickly become a fans favourite at the Wish Communications Stadium for his powerful, no-nonsense displays in his first season at the club, but ‘The Beast’ was tamed at the Tigers last home match against Hull KR when he gave away his boots to a young fan.
South Elmsall pool queen Kelly Fisher misses out on chance to successfully defend China Open crown
South Elmsall pool queen Kelly Fisher failed in her attempt to become the first woman to successfully defend her China Open crown over the weekend.
Nostell St Oswald maintain strong start with victory over neighbours Hemsworth MW
The wet weather played havoc with the weekend’s Pontefract Cricket League fixture list but Nostell St Oswald were able to continue their good start to the season.
Local Sport
Frickley Athletic: Blues to host Sheffield Wednesday and Scunthorpe United in pre-season
Frickley Athletic have announced they will take on Football League clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Scunthorpe United in pre-season friendly matches.
Debut day to remember for young Castleford Tigers fans
After the first ‘My Home Debut’ promotion proved a huge success in the Hull KR game Castleford Tigers are set to repeat the idea to give young fans the opportunity to make their first ever match special with a once in a lifetime experience.
Handling mIstakes send Rovers crashing out of cup
Featherstone Rovers were punished for handling errors as they bowed out of the Northern Rail Cup with Sunday’s 22-12 home defeat against Leigh Centurions.
Castleford fight back proves in vain in France
Despite a rousing second half comeback Castleford Tigers were unable to give new head coach Daryl Powell a winning start in France as they lost 39-30 in a high scoring match with Catalan Dragons.
Castleford coach Powell aims to strengthen defence
Daryl Powell has immediately turned his attention to improving Castleford Tigers’ defence in his first week after taking over as head coach.
National Sport
Becker: Injury may be a blessing
Boris Becker regards the injury that has prompted Andy Murray's withdrawal from the French Open as being something of a "blessing in disguise" for the world number two ahead of Wimbledon.
Pulis disappointed to leave Stoke
Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis is disappointed by his exit but accepts chairman Peter Coates' decision to want to take the club in a different direction.
Ten-year ban for rider Ahern
Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.
Martinez set to decide future
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is to decide his future in the next 24 hours, according to chairman Dave Whelan.
Garcia sorry for 'stupid' comment
Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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