Jamie McDonnell: Former manager relives the early years
Jamie McDonnell’s long suffering first manager John Rushton has sent a message of support for his former protégé on the eve of Saturday’s world title fight.Rushton was Jamie’s trainer for the first...
View ArticleTable tennis: Hexthorpe streets ahead in Coronation Cup
Hexthorpe Methodist Church served up a table tennis tournament win to claim the coveted Coronation Cup for the second time.The squad faced a team called YMCA 5, a side made up of players connected to...
View ArticleAngling: No Quibell about Allerton’s big win
Garbolino Lindholme has been in excellent form since the weather took a turn for the better.John Allerton (Tricast) took top spot in the 23-entry Thursday match fished on Bonsai, weighing in with an...
View ArticleAmerican football: Mustangs and Bulls lock horns
Doncaster Mustangs temporarily switch from their Keepmoat Stadium home today as they hope to continue their unbeaten start in BAFANL Premier North.Steve Reins’ top of the table side host Birmingham...
View ArticleRyan On The Record: Proven track record is key
It has served us well in the past, and it’s time to put that selection ‘matrix’ of ours to good use again, writes John Ryan.Applications are currently coming in, and this last week has seen the club...
View ArticleFootball: Epworth FC stay at the summit
With teams unable to field sides, Epworth FC remain at the top of the Gainsborough and District Sunday League Division Two with Cross Keys Wroot still not far behind.Several of our sides were in action...
View ArticleDoncaster Belles: League game against Liverpool is off
Doncaster Rovers Belles’ midweek match against Liverpool has been cancelled by the FA.Belles were due to face Liverpool in the FAWSL on Wednesday night but have been told the match has been...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW - Cross Country Championships
More than 200 children took part in Saturday’s Doncaster Primary Schools Cross Country Championships - and our photographer was there to capture the action.See this week’s Free Press for a full report...
View ArticleDoncaster Belles: ‘No excuses’ for defeats
Doncaster Rovers Belles boss John Buckley had some stern words for his side after they recorded their fourth defeat in five.Belles remain rooted to the bottom of the Women’s Super League after Bristol...
View ArticleNetball: Shots too hot to handle for Epworth
The superior shooting of the aplty-named Hotshots proved too much for Epworth in their latest league encounter.Epworth started strongly and by the end of the first quarter the scores were even. Captain...
View ArticleFootball: Pupils net pro football deals
Four talented teenagers have scored football apprenticeships with professional clubs.South Axholme Academy duo Joe Jackson and Jordon Cooke have recently signed two-year deals with Cambridge United and...
View ArticleSparrow deal unlikely, admits Laws
A deal to bring former hero Matt Sparrow back to Glanford Park is unlikely, Scunthorpe United manager Brian Laws has admitted.Sparrow’s short-term contract at Crawley Town has expired, and the...
View ArticleBilliards: Westwoodside champions having a ball
A billiards squad have been celebrating after sinking the Isle of Axholme League trophy following a powerful end to their competitive season.Westwoodside suffered a slow start to this year’s campaign,...
View ArticleFootball: Haxey clubs in weekday trips
Two Haxey clubs are in league action tonight.Kings Arms travel to Harworth-based MUSC as its reserves outfit take on FC Sun of Gainsborough.Here are a full list of tonight’s games in the Gainsborough...
View ArticleAthletics: Ward wins Askern road race again
Andrew Ward (Clowne) showed the rest of the field a clean pair of heels in the Askern 10k road race on Wednesday night.A previous winner of the race, Ward stormed to victory in a useful time of 30...
View ArticleDoncaster Knights: Hills eyes quick ascent upon homecoming
Experienced flanker Michael Hills has dropped a division to help his hometown team “bounce back to where they belong”.The versatile 27-year-old has agreed to join Knights after leaving relegated...
View ArticleFootball: Epworth one step away from championship
A win for Epworth FC tomorrow could clinch the club the league title.Cross Keys Wroot have guaranteed second place in the Gainsborough and District Sunday Football League’s Division Two and are the...
View ArticleSchool sport: Axholme have taste of Italy
Italy Football Tour 2013Footballers said ‘Ciao’ to their academy as they had a taste of Italy as part of a sports tour.South Axholme Academy sent scores of under-14s and under-15s footballers to Verona...
View ArticleCycling: Doncaster bike stars have a Wheelie rewarding night
Cyclists saddled up for Doncaster Wheelers’ presentation evening.The annual event highlights the club’s top achievers, which this year included Sam Case (pictured left) who won the ‘Fastest Schoolboy’...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Michael Appleton eyes swift return with Rovers?
Doncaster Rovers are closing in on their new manager and hope to unveil him early next week.However, the identity of Brian Flynn’s successor remains the subject of intense speculation following the...
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