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Football fans jailed for affray over fight at Leeds station
Violence erupted at a crowded Leeds Railway Station when there was chance encounter between some Leeds United supporters and fans from Middlesbrough.
Football fan granted review of watchdog’s police assault probe
A BUSINESSMAN who claims he was assaulted by two police officers outside Elland Road after a Leeds United game has been given a judicial review into an investigation of the case by an independent watchdog.
Reds must be ready for new survival campaign
AFTER completing their ‘Great Escape’ mission in the second half of 2012-13, Barnsley’s assignment for next season remains largely the same.
Bolton keen to offload Matt Mills on Leeds
BOLTON Wanderers are ready to push Matt Mills in Leeds United’s direction after signing Alex Baptiste from Blackpool.
Trio head for final talks over Blades vacancy
SHEFFIELD UNITED have narrowed down their search for a new manager to three names – with Stuart McCall remaining the strong favourite for the post.
Cricket
CricketTalk: Headingley Test Match special
HEADINGLEY Carnegie is scheduled to only stage the one Test match this season and, although New Zealand are not traditionally the biggest draw for spectators, the advance of homegrown talent in the shape of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow has created greater interest than perhaps previously.
Video: Vettori at the crossroads video
DANIEL Vettori’s Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand’s clash with England at Headingley.
Root will open for England eventually, says Cook
ALASTAIR COOK believes Headingley’s diminishing reputation as a seam bowling paradise can provide succour for his batsmen as England aim to clinch the series against New Zealand in the second and final Test match that starts this morning.
Half-century ‘of sweat and toil’ earned its reward at Headingley
AT 4.46pm precisely on August 1, 1983, Jeremy Coney turned a ball from Ian Botham to the leg-side boundary in front of 3,000 or so spectators at Headingley.
Roses duo spark great pace debate ahead of Leeds Test
James Anderson needs three more wickets to usurp Fred Trueman as England’s third-highest wicket-taker in Tests, but how do the two pace bowlers compare? Chris Waters reports.
Rugby League
Revenge not an issue for Giants’ Anderson
HUDDERSFIELD Giants head coach Paul Anderson maintains revenge is not on the agenda when they face Bradford Bulls tomorrow.
Familiar faces await rejuvenated Fairbank
ON-LOAN Bradford Bulls forward Jacob Fairbank admits he does not know quite what to expect when he faces parent club Huddersfield Giants at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow.
When the weekend’s magic just vanished for Ganson
CONTROVERSIAL former referee Steve Ganson has spoken for the first time about how he felt “aggrieved” by colleague Ashley Klein’s mistake that led to the first-ever Magic Weekend’s infamous conclusion.
Cockayne hoping to repay Powell by inflicting derby defeat
It is no exaggeration when Ben Cockayne states his career could have been over if not for the intervention of Castleford Tigers’ recently-appointed head coach Daryl Powell.
Lynch desperate to avoid repeat of Hull derby collapse
HULL FC prop Andy Lynch says a repeat of the Magic Weekend disaster against Hull KR 12 months ago is “not acceptable” when the rivals reconvene in Manchester this evening.
Rugby Union
Lions’ O’Brien winning fitness race to play for Leinster
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O’Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday’s RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
Wilkinson strives to be the man to call on if injury strikes Lions
Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call is to come this summer.
Toulon 16 Clermont Auvergne 15: Wilkinson hailed as Kennedy makes switch pay
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Promotion realistic for Carnegie next season – Hampson
Academy product Craig Hampson has reinforced the growing view from within Leeds Carnegie that their group of young, homegrown players can win promotion to the Premiership next season.
Gatland warns Lions about the dangers of trying to take it easy and increasing chance of injury
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland believes those members of his squad who still have club commitments could be disadvantaged at the start of the tour Down Under, but has told them not to hold back when appearing for their respective sides.
National Sport
Courier backing for Robson
Former French Open champion Jim Courier has tipped Laura Robson to make the second week at Roland Garros.
Djokovic out to complete Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic is a man on a mission at the French Open - just do not mention Rafael Nadal.
Bowyer to stay on as Rovers boss
Blackburn have appointed Gary Bowyer as their manager on a 12-month rolling contract.
Klopp laments London traffic
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp believes his side will be lucky if they manage to get to Wembley in time for kick off in Saturday's Champions League final.
Muller in confident mood
Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller is not panicking about the prospect of more Champions League final shoot-out misery at Wembley on Saturday.
Columnists
Nick Westby: Only hours of practice can make you a natural-born sportsman
The relationship I have with sport is a love-hate one.
Amy Ryan - A Jockey’s Diary: ‘Home’ is where I’m hoping the good start is at both York and Thirsk
I’VE been doing a theoretical rain dance ahead of the third and final day of York Racecourse’s Dante Festival.
Nick Westby: Here’s hoping for a level playing field as Fergie finally bows out
Confession time. My immediate thought on the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement last week was along the lines of “thank heavens, at least we might have someone else winning the league for a change”.
Traditionalist Arthur is ticking right boxes at Headingley
WHEN Mark Arthur was in the running to become Yorkshire’s chief executive he decided to buy a particular book.
Other Sports
VIDEO: Rain can’t halt Willstrop’s progress in Hull video
RAIN may have ‘stopped play’ in the British Open at the KC Stadium on Thursday night, but it didn’t prevent Yorkshire’s James Willstrop from edging closer to a showdown with the seemingly unbeatable tournament favourite Ramy Ashour.
Prize money rises for UK finals in York
Snooker: The williamhill.com UK Championship will be back at the York Barbican this year – with increased prize money and three days added to the tournament.
Garcia steals Wentworth thunder from both Kingston and Ilonen
With the big names absent from the top of the Wentworth leaderboard yesterday, the talk for a third day in succession was dominated by the Sergio Garcia race row.
Injured Telescope ruled out of Derby running
Jim Bolger is convinced Dawn Approach will go to the Investec Derby an even better horse than he was when winning the Qipco 2000 Guineas.
Amy Ryan - A Jockey’s Diary: Ripon double gave week perfect start, now I want to finish on York high
I had a terrific start to this week in Yorkshire – with two winners at Ripon Races – and now I’m aiming to finish it in style at York’s first Saturday meeting of 2013.
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