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Cricket: Liverpool and District Competition Division Two round-up May 16 2013

LANCASHIRE opening batsman Paul Horton celebrated his county’s thrilling win against Essex by making a rare outing for Sefton Park in their five-wicket win over St Helens Town in Division Two.Read

Cricket: LDCC Premier Division round-up May 16 2013

MAGHULL are the surprise early leaders of the Premier League after recording an excellent win at New Brighton.Read

Brian Barwick: David Moyes’ send-off was a fine occasion May 16 2013

DAVID MOYES rounds off his Goodison career this weekend with an away game at Chelsea.Read

Lancashire make flying start for new captain Paul Williams of Hillside Golf Club May 16 2013

NEW Lancashire captain Paul Williams has thrown down the gauntlet to the region’s up and coming young players to force their way into his plans for 2013.Read

ROANNE Tomlinson (Haydock Park) took the gross prize at the Lancashire Girls' Golf Association Spring Meeting at Clitheroe Golf Club. May 16 2013

FRODSHAM members Derek Senior and Derek Bowker took top spot in the first Cheshire Life Members Meeting at Withington GC.Read

Northern stars shine in cup contest May 16 2013

NORTHERN Cricket Club progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Cup after beating Oldham side Hollinwood.Read

Golf: Royal Liverpool club to host Walker Cup in 2019 May 16 2013

ROYAL Liverpool Golf Club on the Wirral will mark its 150th anniversary by staging the prestigious Walker Cup in 2019.Read

Tour spot not vital for Robshaw May 09 2013

HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea insists Chris Robshaw does not have to go on the England tour to remain in contention for a late British and Irish Lions call-up.Read

Mo Farah aims for fifth straight win in London 10k May 09 2013

DOUBLE Olympic champion Mo Farah will target a fifth straight victory in the Bupa London 10k road race on Monday, May 27, event organisers have announced.Read

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Porte signs new Sky deal May 09 2013

AUSTRALIAN Richie Porte has signed a contract extension with Team Sky, the British squad has announced.Read

McLaren look ahead to Spanish Grand Prix with caution May 09 2013

MCLAREN’S hopes of a revival at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix are being tempered by a cautious note coming out of the team.Read

A round up of Saturday’s Premier action May 09 2013

THE new Liverpool and District Cricket Competition started in style on Saturday with a mouth-watering clash between the league’s two most recent champions.Read

Sean McGuire: QPR has turned into a tragic play for Fernandes May 09 2013

IT IS not often that a multi-millionaire complains of being exploited, but then it isn’t often that a multi-millionaire comes into football and declares his chequebook is open.Read

A round up of Monday’s Premier action May 09 2013

THE final round of group matches saw the region’s cricketers take advantage of a blazing hot Bank Holiday Monday.Read

A round up of the weekend’s First Division action May 09 2013

PARKFIELD Liscard produced the performance of the opening day of the LDCC Division One with a dramatic home win over Ainsdale.Read

Birkenhead in shock win over Alder May 09 2013

BIRKENHEAD St Mary’s pulled off a shock victory after beating relegated Alder on their home patch.Read

Houghwood golfer Barry Taylor aiming for title success at Portal May 09 2013

BARRY Taylor has a score to settle in the PGA in Cheshire & North Wales Bathgate Open at Portal on May 15-16.Read

Merit winner Mark Young takes victory at Hillside in Pines Trophy May 09 2013

JOHN Carroll, winner of the season opening Crosby Plate, held on to pole position in the Cleveland Srixon Northern Order of Merit after finishing runner-up in the Pines Trophy at Hillside.Read