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Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton. Ilkeston batsman John Trueman

VIDEO: cricket slideshow, Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton video

Catch some of the action shots captured by photographer Brian Eyre at the Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton clash.

Depleted Nutbrook earn honourable draw at Denby

A depleted Nutbrook side visited Denby seconds without their skipper and three other first teamers, managing to secure a losing draw.

Joy and then despair for Stanton Elks

Stanton’s first XI had a mixed weekend as they beat Ockbrook & Borrowash on Saturday before losing to Wooton on Sunday.

Farhh ridden by Silvestre De Sousa on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes during the JLT Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire. PRESS ASSOCATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. See PA story RACING Newbury. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins

The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.

Anniversary game at Stainsby Hall

Stainsby Hall CC host a Derbyshire CCC XI tonight (Wednesday) in a match that is part of the Smalley-based club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Football rss

Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Robins announce Chelsea ticket details

Ilkeston FC are bracing themselves for a rush of interest after setting out ticket details for their prestigious pre-season friendly against Premier League giants Chelsea.

Extra tour dates for singer Bruno

Bruno Mars has added an extra four dates to his The Moonshine Jungle World Tour with one date, November 22, confirmed for Capital FM Arena Nottingham.

Dave Mantle (left) and Simon Lobina

Robins announce sponsorship deal

Ilkeston FC have announced a major new sponsorship deal with local company Lobina Transport.

James Reid has signed a new contract with Ilkeston FC, as has Laurie Wilson.

Robins let eight players go but 15 are offered deals

Ilkeston FC have begun the process of building a squad for next season by announcing the identities of players they wish to keep at the New Manor Ground.

Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies.  Photo - Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Forest to visit Ilkeston FC on July 13

Ilkeston FC have announced that Nottingham Forest will be sending a team to the New Manor Ground for a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 13 , kick-off 3pm.

Rugby rss

Belper tag rugby festival: Belper Meadows (blue) v Mundy Junior school.

School rugby players have a ball at tag festival video

Belper Rugby Club welcomed over 150 players, plus teachers and parents, to their annual Tag Rugby Festival, where 15 teams of boys and girls aged 9–10, from 12 local primary schools, competed for the Boxall, Brown and Jones Shield.

Stephen Fowkes of Ilkeston gets surrounded during the clash in Worcester. Photo by Lisa Pucknell.

Extra-time agony sees Elks lose play-off final

Ilkeston’s hopes of promotion to the National League ended in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday as hosts Worcester won the Midlands One play-off final 27-17 after extra-time.

Steve Quinn charges through the Spalding defence during the 78-10 victory at the Stute on Saturday.

Elks face play-off final after emphatic win

Ilkeston secured a play-off final appearance at Worcester Wanderers with a commanding 78-10 victory over Spalding on Saturday.

Cricket rss

Ilkeston batsman Ian Banks is pictured on his way to scoring 68 during the win over Alfreton on Saturday.

Rutland secure first win of the season

Division One leaders Alfreton visited the Rec on Saturday where they were trounced by Ilkeston Rutland who suddenly went from a team searching for their first win to one of only four unbeaten sides in the second tier.

West Hallam batsman Tim Hampton-Matehe scored 31 not out to see his side to victory over Shipley Hall.

Leaders White Rose overcome Shipley Hall

League leaders West Hallam WR proved too strong for Shipley Hall in Saturday’s local derby in Division Three.

Denby CC V Sandiacre. Denby batsman Peter Burgoyne

Burgoyne blazes his way to 154 not out in draw at Eckington

It was a game of two centuries for Denby CC 1sts on Saturday at Eckington as they earned their fourth draw in four Derbyshire Premier League games this season.

Sandiacre stay top with another win

Sandiacre maintained their lead at the top of the Derbyshire Premier League with a 63-run win at Dunstall on Saturday.

Stainsby Hall batsman Tagenarine Chanderpaul

Stainsby Hall to host Derbyshire XI as part of 150th anniversary celebrations

Stainsby Hall CC will host a Derbyshire XI on Wednesday, May 22 for a 20-overs-a-side game being played as part of the Smalley-based club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Boxing rss

Haydon Clarke (centre) is pictured with Trinity ABC chairman Jon Fitch (left) and club leader Scott Rafferty. Pictured below is Loui Hemstock with his trophy. Photos submitted.

Clarke takes ABA belt as Trinity duo star in Derby

Trinity Boxing Club duo Haydon Clarke and Loui Hemstock put in outstanding displays as they represented the club at Pride Park Stadium last weekend.

Loui Hemstock receives his winning trophy from Derby professional boxer Oville Mckenzie, who is the current Commonwealth light heavyweight champion.

Trinity fighters produce good displays across the UK

Trinity Boxing Club fighters have been in good form while representing the club around the country.

Trinity’s Jake is in sparkling form

Trinity Boxing Club welterweight Jake Trueman was in determined mood as he hammered out a convincing victory over Daniel Smith in Kirkby-in-Ashfield on Friday.

National Sport rss

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.

Richard Silverwood's Racing Blog rss

Dawn Approach and jockey Kevin Manning celebrate winning the Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes during the 2000 Guineas Day during the 2000 Guineas Day of the QIPCO Festival at Newmarket Racecourse, Suffolk. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2013. See PA story RACING Newmarket. Photo credit should read: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Two top-class Guineas races are the perfect Newmarket antidote to Godolphin steroids scandal

OUR resident expert, RICHARD SILVERWOOD (Scoop Racing), looks back on the two-day Guineas Festival at Newmarket, which helped to draw a line under the anabolic steroids controversy that hit Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin training empire.

Windhoek (right) ridden by Joe Fanning on the way to winning The 200,000 Tattersalls Millions 3-y-o Trophy from second placed Greatwood (left) ridden by Kieren Fallon during day two of the Craven Meeting at Newmarket Racecourse, Suffolk. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday April 18, 2013. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire

Horses to follow from early Flat meetings at Newmarket and Newbury

TWO of the best, and most informative, meetings of the early weeks of the Flat season are at Newmarket and Newbury. Our resident expert RICHARD SILVERWOOD was there for all four days and reports back here on horses to follow as the campaign progresses.

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