Sport
Ryan rips through batsmen for Market Overton
Ryan Thwaite ripped apart Whittlesey’s innings, taking five wickets as Market Overton cruised to a 107 run victory on Sunday.
Howe’s six-wicket haul sets up Uppingham victory
Chris Howe took six wickets as Uppingham saw off Medbourne in a low-scoring game at Castle Hill on Sunday.
Carter’s pride at Greetham victory
Alex Carter beat 50mph winds to lead the field and win the London Pride medal at Greetham Valley.
Two half-centuries and a brilliant 140 on a mixed day for Oakham
Oakham’s batsmen were among the big-hitters on a mixed day for the club’s two sides in the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Inside the Tigers’ Den - Tigers put their hands up for Lions Test side
There is not a lot more Leicester Tigers flanker Tom Croft could have done to state his case for a place in the British and Irish Lions starting XV to face Australia in the first Test on Saturday.
Football
Amateurs call for players to commit by league deadline
Footballers who plan to join Cottesmore Amateurs should let the club know as soon as possible.
Uppingham Colts finish an excellent season fifth
Uppingham Colts U13s have finishing fifth in the highly competitive Northamptonshire Weetabix League.
United aim to build on a great season
Oakham United ended their season on a high, receiving the Peterborough and District League’s Premier Division team of the month award.
Midfielder commits to the Daniels
Midfielder Liam Richardson has agreed to join The Daniels from Corby Town after speaking with Stamford boss David Staff this week.
New Daniels boss moves swiftly to sign key players
Stamford’s new manager, David Staff, has acted quickly to secure the services of several key players for next season.
Cricket
Dumford and Bennett push Town towards the top
Uppingham Town moved to within four points of top spot with a one-sided victory at Ibstock in division four of the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Countdown to Burghley Park Sixes is underway
Burghley Park Cricket Club annual Sixes week will take place from July 1 to 5 with the usual mix of day games and the evening sixes with Yaxley aiming to defend their title.
Dumford aims for T20 title
Rutland’s Twenty20 competition begins tomorrow evening with last year’s winning captain, Jamie Dumford, hoping for another all-Uppingham final.
Skipper’s instincts reap rewards for Oakham
Oakham skipper Matt Osman’s surprise decision to field first paid dividends in the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Stamford, Deeping, Burghley and Ufford Park reach semi-finals
Stamford Town dumped last year’s winners, Bourne, out of the Stamford Knock-Out Shield on Monday evening.
Rugby
Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester Tigers stars fighting for British Lions Test spots
All six of Leicester’s British and Irish Lions have now pulled on the famous red jersey and contributed heavily to the side’s strong start to their tour of Australia.
Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester Tigers secure the services of key players
Consolidate - it’s not a word you see in headlines often because there are always incidents like Schalk Brits punching his clubmate Owen Farrell taking place somewhere in the oval ball world but while the eyes of rugby fans across the globe have been fixed on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, Leicester Tigers have been insuring they will have a squad in place to attempt to defend their Aviva Premiership crown.
Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester Tigers take the title
Leicester Tigers returned to the top of the English rugby for the 10th year on Saturday with a 37-17 win, marred by controversy and incident, against Northampton Saints.
Young Oaks celebrate sevens double
Oakham RFC U16s have two trophies to display at the new clubhouse next season.
Inside the Tigers’ Den - Final promises to be a seismic clash
Batten down the hatches. It promises to be a seismic encounter between the two most powerful and physical sides in the league on Saturday when Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints do fierce battle for the title.
Athletics
Rutland runners are out in force for the Corn Dolly
Rutland Running and Triathlon Club had a good turnout for the Corn Dolly 7, providing eight out of 89 runners.
Zoe races to third in Olympic distance triathlon
Rutland Running and Triathlon Club’s Zoe Smith competed in the Olympic-distance Belvoir Triathlon on Saturday.
Angling
Places on fly-fishing course are filling fast
Time is running out for junior anglers to enrol on an annual beginners fly-fishing course which takes place at Rutland Water next month.
Phil’s victory was overdue
Phil Stubley claimed a long overdue victory on Sunday, when Oakham Angling Club fished at East Delph near Whittlesey.
A great chance for juniors to learn skills
Junior anglers have a great chance to learn fly-fishing skills at Rutland Water later this month.
Cooper takes the lead with a super eight at reservoir
Empingham’s Richard Cooper went into the latest round of the Tuesday Night Boat League at Rutland Water leading the field.
Keith bags third round
Rutland Water is fishing well currently with anglers taking plenty of bag limits.
Golf
Harris’ heroic effort seals victory for Greetham
Greetham Valley beat Sutton Bridge 3½-2½ thanks to a captain’s performance from Neil Harris away on Saturday.
Tee-mendous
Rutland Water golfer Troy Anderson fired his first ever hole-in-one during the week that the club marked its sixth anniversary.
Kev is County’s Gavels winner on his birthday
Kev Moxham enjoyed his birthday in winning style at Rutland County Golf Club.
Ian equals course record
There were birdies and eagles galore during the Pheasant Cup, which doubled up as a charity fundraiser for Help for Heroes, at Stoke Rochford.
Malcolm holes in one at Heath club
Luffenham Heath Golf Club’s Malcolm Kearvell, hit a superb hole-in-one during a recent competition at his club.
Tennis
More tie-break heartache
A tie-break defeat proved crucial for Oakham Tennis Club yet again with the ladies second team going down 5-4 at rivals Melton Hamilton last week.
Josh clinches a nail-biting final
A dozen young tennis players showed outstanding skills in a junior tournament at Oakham Tennis Club last Thursday.
Tie-break heartache against the leaders
The league leaders Stoney Stanton won three tie-breaks at Oakham to secure a 7-2 scoreline that barely reflected play at The Vale.
Other Sports
Oakham racers are expected to challenge for elite honours
Oakham Motocross Club will host an East Trent Series meeting at Sproxton on Sunday.
Derby day double for victorious Market Overton
Market Overton bowlers have enjoyed back-to back victories against local rivals, beating Greetham and Oakham last week.
Ciaron Pilbeam setting the pace in Formula 1
It’s a long way from Bourne to Monaco but one man at the centre of the world’s most glamorous sport is continuing the town’s rich racing history.
Cavells cruise to win but Ospreys are made to fight
Ospreys and Cavells both won in the latest round of Rutland County Netball League division one matches.
Jemus presented with league award
Ketton Indoor Bowls Club held their annual presentation evening, dinner and dance at Greetham Valley recently.
National Sport
Newcastle confirm Kinnear role
Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.
Torres: Mourinho has plans for me
Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.
Froome ready for race to yellow
Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.
Venus Williams out of Wimbledon
Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.
Robson eases through in Eastbourne
British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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