County cricket preview: Middlesex – Ravi Patel
Middlesex The introduction of new recruit James Harris to an already formidable seam-bowling attack of Toby Roland-Jones and Tim Murtagh should mean they have enough about them to pursue their...
View ArticleCounty cricket preview: Leicestershire – Shiv Thakor
Leicestershire The indictment that Leicestershire cannot keep hold of their young talent beyond the nurturing stage may hold credence but they must be applauded for consistently bringing them through....
View ArticleCounty Cricket Preview: Kent – Daniel Bell-Drummond
Kent It is the changing of the guard at the St Lawrence Ground. Rob Key, freed from the demands of captaincy as James Tredwell takes up the role, enters the twilight of his career. If the change, as is...
View ArticleCounty cricket preview: Essex – Reece Topley
Essex A focus on the shorter formats of the game has proven detrimental to Essex’s ability to compete for promotion out of Division Two in previous years. The squad is strong though, and the addition...
View ArticleCounty cricket preview: Derbyshire – Dan Redfern
Derbyshire Although the talk within the Derbyshire camp is to do better than consolidation in their first season back in Division One (see below), and the signing of Shivnarine Chanderpaul certainly...
View ArticleJennifer Pinches: European Gymnastics disaster and delight for GB
A contrasting mix of emotions surrounds the recent European Gymnastics Championships for our British Women’s Gymnasts and their fans. Prospects were looking good ahead of the competition, which was...
View ArticleRugby Union: Sale star Andy Hughes relishing rise to top
“I haven’t signed it yet but I’ve been offered it,” Andy Hughes calmly explains, reflecting about his ongoing contract negotiations with Sale RFC, “I’m just waiting for it to come in the post.” For...
View ArticleStudents succeed in BUCS athletics outdoor championships
Those feeling pessimistic ahead of the BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships were left somewhat surprised following a thrilling competition over the May bank holiday weekend. After last year’s...
View ArticleBianca Walkden puts past behind as she aims to kickstart taekwondo winning...
“I looked like shit,” Bianca Walkden brutally reflects, referring to a six second video released on Twitter of her training. Sport’s ruthless nature has dealt her a trying hand but this penchant for...
View ArticleMica McNeill sets sights on Sochi as GB bobsleigh women continue to rise
When Mica McNeill steps out at the top of the Calgary bobsleigh track late next month, it will be in the knowledge that she is seven World Cup events away from securing her place at the Winter...
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