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RISK TAKER: Sheffield United playmaker Gustavo Hamer

Chris Wilder wants Blades to take 'no fear' approach against draw specialists

Chris Wilder says Sheffield United have to be a "no fear" team this season – and that goes for supporters at times too.

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Leeds Olympic champion Katy Marchant. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Leeds Olympic champ hurt in horrific crash

Daniel Farke led Leeds United to a 2-0 victory over Derby County.

Leeds United boss gives Firpo injury update and makes Gnonto admission

Brilliant Brook Bazballs his latest ton to put England on top in the second Test

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SECOND-BEST: Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver accepted his team were off the pace agaisnst AFC Wimbledon at The Exercise Stadium. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Harrogate boss Weaver no complaints after Wimbledon clash

Max Wober struck Leeds United's second against Derby County.

'Last season was not the easiest' - Leeds United boss on Wober reintegration

ON TARGET: Johnny Corneil scores for Hull Seahawks in the 8-1 win over Romford Raiders. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks and Knights find goals easy to come by

FIRST UP: Mitchell Balmas led the way for Sheffield Steelers in their 5-2 home win over Coventry Blaze on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers back 'on it' as they return to winning ways

LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Illan Meslier, Daniel James and Sam Byram of Leeds United interacts after the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Sheffield United FC at Elland Road on October 18, 2024 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Leeds v Derby: Farke on case for defence at business end of Championship

LEEDS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, applauds the fans following the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Luton Town FC at Elland Road on November 27, 2024 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds v Derby: Farke on 'winning mentality' and Whites' bouncebackability

Josh Koroma struck the winner for Huddersfield Town.

Mansfield Town 1 Huddersfield Town 2: Koroma earns Terriers victory

Michael Smith was on target for Sheffield Wednesday.

Smith earns point for Sheffield Wednesday against Preston North End

Rugby League

Daryl Powell has rediscovered his mojo at Wakefield. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wakefield boss Daryl Powell ready to lay Warrington ghost to rest

Daryl Powell's last experience of Super League is one he would rather not relive.

James O'Brien

Elliot Minchella, left, has signed a new long-term deal. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Hull KR reward Minchella with long-term deal to continue proactive approach

Oliver Wilson made his England debut against France in June. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Giants receive pre-season boost as England international signs long-term deal

Cooper Jenkins is ready to grasp his big chance in Super League. (Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rhinos new boy Cooper Jenkins out to prove himself in Super League

Lee Kershaw has earned a dream opportunity at Hull KR. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Hull KR new boy Lee Kershaw ready to show he belongs at top of Super League

Kevin Sinfield with Dan Allinson (left) who has motor neurone disease, at Craven Park on day five of the Running Home for Christmas 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge from Hull to East Yorkshire. Photo credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Kevin Sinfield sets sight on finishing latest marathon fundraising effort

A special resolution proposed by Batley was rejected on Wednesday. (Photo: Chris Mangnall/SWpix.com)

'Car crash waiting to happen' - Batley express disappointment after losing vote

Cricket

All hail: England's Harry Brook, right, celebrates after scoring 'my favourite hundred' during day one of the second test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand (Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP)

'My favourite hundred': Harry Brook's finest hour puts England in charge

Harry Brook hailed a game-changing century against New Zealand as his best yet after taming a tricky Wellington pitch and rescuing England to set them on their way to another victory in the second Test.

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Jonathan Agnew is bringing his show to Scarborough Spa.

Cricket legend and correspondent 'Aggers' looks ahead to Scarborough show

Ryan Sidebottom celebrates his hat-trick against New Zealand at Hamilton in 2008. Photo: Dean Treml/AFP via Getty Images.

Ten-wicket Carse walking in the footsteps of a Yorkshire giant

Darren Gough, a Yorkshire and England cricket legend.

Darren Gough opens up about family tragedy and leaving Yorkshire cricket

NOT HAPPY: England test match captain, Ben Stokes (right), pictured with Shoaib Bashir during the first Test win over New Zealand in Christchurch last month. Picture: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Stokes blasts ICC over failure to liaise over points deduction

What do you reckon, Dickie? Mark Arthur inspects the pitch and facilities at York alongside Dickie Bird before the County Championship fixture against Warwickshire in 2019. Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

York Cricket Club praises former Yorkshire CEO Mark Arthur for remarkable rise

North Marine Road, the characterful home of Scarborough CC, pictured during the County Championship match between Yorkshire and Sussex last August. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Scarborough “reluctantly” raise ticket prices to watch Yorkshire CCC

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Kane Williamson walks off the field after helping Yorkshire to a nine-wicket win against Sussex at Scarborough in 2018. In the first innings of the match, Williamson had scored 189, his only century in White Rose colours. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Williamson's latest masterclass evokes memories of his time at Yorkshire CCC

HIS name was Kane, but was he able?

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James Harris, pictured at last month's PCA awards in London, is concerned that the fixture list does little to protect player welfare. Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images for PCA.

Workload concerns highlight cricket's changing priorities - Waters comment

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FootballTalk - Barnsley prosper and Doncaster and Bradford's 'issues'

New Zealand v England: Key phase for Bazball begins with a bang

Chris Waters

STALEMATE: Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder shakes hands with Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood after the Steel Coty rivals battled to a goalless draw at Hillsborough in March 2019. Picture: Steve Ellis

Passion matters when Sheffield United play Wednesday, but you can have too much

Contrasting emotions for the captains: Ben Stokes, right, and Shan Masood. Photo by Aamir Qureshi AFP via Getty Images.

Pakistan v England: Our domestic schedule is the elephant in the room

Jamie Smith strikes a six off Sajid Khan on day one of the third Test in Rawalpindi. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Pakistan v England: Deciding Test perfectly poised after opening exchanges

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FootballTalk - Leeds & Blades' promotion chances PLUS stop-start Owls & Tigers

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WE GO AGAIN: Sheffield Steelers; head coach, Aaron Fox Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers hit reset button and welcome back two key players

AARON FOX says Sheffield Steelers have used a rare clear week to have press the reset button as they battle through their toughest spell of the 2024-25 Elite League season.

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SECOND COMING: Katie Marsden, pictured in this year's World Championship Division 1B silver medal decider against Latvia, who they face again in Sheffield at ice Sheffield this week. Picture: Karl Denham/Ice Hockey UK

GB Women planning to keep Winter Olympics dream alive

RIVAL BENCHES: Hull Seahawks' Matty Davies (left), Sheffield Steeldogs' Ben Morgan and Leeds Knights' Ryan Aldridge.

NIHL National Preview: Knights, Steeldogs and Seahawks

Drive to thrive: Sheffield's Rowan Campbell-Pilling on the podium at a British F4 race this year has his sights set on the very top of motor-sport - but only as a winner.

'I raced an F1 hopeful on a simulator and saw a glimpse of his killer instincts'

Tip-off: Teesside Lions playing a National League Two game are a club on the rise with strong roots in the community.

Thomson puts club over team as Teesside Lions grow the basketball community

Yorkshire's best: Sine Nomine had big wins at Wetherby and the Cheltenham Festival in 2024 to be named the county's best.

Yorkshire's horse of the year is a £2,400 bargain buy that won at Cheltenham

On the fly: Alex Dolly is focusing on matters on the pitch rather than off it (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'We're pushing in right direction': Doncaster star ignores Premiership talk

Brothers in arms: Harry Tanfield and Charlie Tanfield have joined forces to try and keep British team interest at UCI Continental level (Picture: SWPix.com)

Harry Tanfield appeals to British Cycling for help as he fights to launch team

GSAL’s cross-country team gained valuable insights from Jonny Brownlee during his visit to the school.

Olympic triathlete Jonny Brownlee inspires GSAL cross country runners

GOAL-DEN MOMENT: Emil Svec scores for Hull in their 6-3 win over Berkshire Bees. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks end losing streak as Steeldogs winning run ended

TOUGH GOING: Brien Diffley and Jonas Huttula battle to keep the puck away from Jere Huhtamaa's goal in the 5-3 defeat at Fife Flyers on SUnday. Picture: Jill McFarlane/EIHL Media.

Steelers chief has faith in players as form slump continues

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TACTICAL CHAMELEON: Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl

Sheffield Wednesday v Preston: Danny Rohl reveling in job as game-changer

Centre-back Aden Baldwin. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Crewe v Bradford: Why a wet and wild afternoon is just fine for defender

Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Barnsley v Birmingham: Picking himself 'off the canvas' is second nature to boss

Alex Pattison scored and saw red for Crewe Alexandra.

Crewe Alexandra 1 Bradford City 1: Alex Pattison scores and sees red

NEW MAN: Hull City coach Ruben Selles

Hull confirm new coach as Ruben Selles promises to 'fight for every inch'

Max Wober notched his first Leeds United goal.

Leeds United player ratings following win over Derby County

Joe Rodon scored his first goal in Leeds United colours.

A game of firsts as Rodon and Wober fire Leeds United to win

ANNIVERSARY: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder

WBA v Sheffield United: The eyes have it as a year of Wilder pays dividends

Finn Azaz was on form for Middlesbrough in their win over Hull City last weekend.

Carrick on Boro's two award nominees - and life on the 'treadmill'

Huddersfield celebrate Matty Pearson's goal against Charlton. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Michael Duff defends Town style after finding winning formula

Rotherham United manager Steve Evans. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Blackpool v Rotherham: Millers must continue to take 'small steps': Evans

ANGRY: Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver

Harrogate v Wimbledon: 'Never again' but positive incentive too for Sulphurites

DRY PATCH: Doncaster Rovers striker Joe Ironside

McCann hoping Doncaster have hit springboard but bid for forward made regardless

Storm Darragh has hit the United Kingdom - and impacted the football calendar.

Every Premier League and EFL postponement as Storm Darragh hits

Noel Hunt spent 18 months at Leeds United.

League One outfit appoint ex-Leeds United forward as manager

IMPRESSIVE FIRST HALF: Guiseley manager Mark Bower, right, with assistant Danny Boshell. Picture courtesy of Rachel O'Connor

Lions boss confident of maintaining unbeaten run

FIT AGAIN: Sheffield United striker Rhian Brewster

Sheffield United team news: Update on injured strikers ahead of double away test

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick reacts on the sidelines during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough FC and Hull City AFC at Riverside Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Burnley v Middlesbrough: Roundheads lock horns with Cavaliers in key joust

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