Sport
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.
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
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.
Robins announce sponsorship deal
Ilkeston FC have announced a major new sponsorship deal with local company Lobina Transport.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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
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
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.
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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Thursday 23 May 2013
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