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Batley Bulldogs face Leigh Centurions in Northern Rail semis video
Batley Bulldogs will travel to Leigh Centurions in the Northern Rail Cup semi-final on Thursday June 26 (kick off 7.30pm).
Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Barnsley: Football fixtures announced for 2013-14 season
Leeds United will open their 2013-14 Championship campaign at Elland Road against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Third singles title for Codman
Thomas Codman won the Overthorpe Sports Club bowls singles title for the third time after a 21-12 triumph over Alex Wolfenden.
Capital One Cup: Leeds United drawn at home against Chesterfield in first round
Leeds United will host Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
Spen remain on track for promotion
Spenborough Athletics Club remain on course for promotion to the Northern League Division Three after finishing first at the second match of the year in Leeds on Sunday.
Ratcliffe try earns dramatic draw for Trojans
Thornhill Trojans earned a dramatic 36-36 draw against Bradford Dudley Hill in the Yorkshire Men’s League Group One.
Champions Woodlands lead way again
Champions Woodlands continue to set the pace in JCT600 Bradford League Division One after recording an eighth victory of the campaign at Hanging Heaton last Saturday.
Super Gould blasts way to runs record
Gomersal batsman Richard Gould was in sensational form last Saturday as he smashed 218 to set a new Bradford League run scoring record.
Cleckheaton name scoreboard after member
Cleckheaton Cricket Club have named their electronic scoreboard after one of their longest serving members, Charles Fenton.
Fleming made available as Bulldogs go for semi-finals
Batley Bulldogs will be aiming to reach the Northern Rail Cup semi-finals on Sunday when they welcome Workington Town to Mount Pleasant (2pm).
Father’s Day treat at Mount as Batley stage tasty clash
Batley Bulldogs are offering supporters a tasty treat before Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup quarter-final against Workington Town.
Rowe stars in Bulldogs’ away victory
Batley Bulldogs secured an impressive 46-10 victory away to Swinton Lions last Sunday to maintain pressure on the Kingstone Press Championship front runners.
Six of the best for Sharks as Celtic secure away win
Shaw Cross Sharks recorded a sixth straight victory to move third in National Conference League Division Two last Saturday.
Slideshow: Athletes in West Yorkshire League action video
Athletes from Spenborough, Pontefract and Wakefield Harriers athletics clubs were among those in action last night, Wednesday, in the fourth round of the West Yorkshire Track and Field League.
Howden Clough youngster wins Gerry Murrock Shield
Footballing starlet Harry McKenny scooped a top award at the Howden Clough under-9s presentation evening last week.
Dewsbury Moor U11s win Leeds Rhinos Challenge Festival
Dewsbury Moor U11s stormed to victory at last month’s Leeds Rhinos festival, taking the crown after going unbeaten in their eight games.
Sykes eyes British title eliminator
Gary Sykes may have seen his chance of fighting in front of a partisan home crowd put on hold but he can reflect on a very satisfactory season.
Birstall and Heaton face tricky ties
Birstall and Hanging Heaton face tricky away ties as they bid to reach the Heavy Woollen Cup semi-finals on Sunday (start 1pm).
Kear critical despite Bulldogs success
Bulldogs coach John Kear pulled no punches in his assessment of Batley’s 22-10 success over Dewsbury Rams last Sunday.
Improvement required if Batley are to challenge
Batley coach John Kear will demand a huge improvement from his Bulldogs side when they travel to Swinton Lions on Sunday (3pm).
Update: Statement regarding the Gary Sykes homecoming postponement
Gary Sykes dream of headlining a homecoming show in Dewsbury has been put on hold after the show was postponed.
Batley Bulldogs earn bragging rights with victory over Dewsbury Rams
Batley Bulldogs secured the Heavy Woollen derby bragging rights thanks to a 22-10 victory over Dewsbury Rams in The Kingstone Press Championship at Mount Pleasant on Sunday.
Sykes vows to sparkle for home fans
Dewsbury boxer Gary Sykes has vowed to put on a sparkling display in front of his home supporters when professional boxing returns to the town on June 15.
Hanging Heaton host Doncaster in ECB Cup
Hanging Heaton welcome Yorkshire League’s Doncaster Town to Bennett Lane on Sunday in the regional semi-final of the ECB National Cup.
Derby crucial in Bulldogs’ quest for top four finish
Bulldogs coach John Kear admits Sunday’s mouthwatering derby against Dewsbury Rams will be crucial in Batley’s quest for a top four finish.
Leeds United announce pre-season fixture plans
Leeds United have confirmed pre-season plans with several friendly games arranged in July in the build-up to the next Championship campaign.
SIN BIN TV: Super League Round 17 preview video
Check out the latest edition of The Sin Bin which looks ahead to round 17 of Suyper League games.
Leeds United’s Green misses out on Wembley game
Leeds United’s Republic of Ireland player Paul Green has missed out on a chance to play at Wembley tonight after having to pull out of the Republic of Ireland squad to face England because of injury.
Batley edge thriller to stay in touch
Batley Bulldogs held their nerve to edge a thrilling Kingstone Press Championship clash and record a 24-18 success at Hunslet last Thursday.
Westmoor go through in Drax Cup
Westmoor Primary School under 9s cricket team qualified for the Drax Cup West Yorkshire finals with victory at the Dewsbury and Batley area finals last Tuesday.
Howden Clough U13s win double
Howden Clough U13A secured a fantastic double with an 8-1 victory over Skelmanthorpe in the final of the Under 13s Cup on Sunday.
Supporters group are on their way to Wembley
The Batley Independent Supporters Squadbuilder Association (BISSA) are organising a trip to Wembley for the Rugby League World Cup semi-final double header on November 23.
Bulldogs duo suspended for televised Hunslet trip
Batley Bulldogs hooker George Flanagan and loose forward Ash Lindsay will miss tonight’s televised Kingstone Press Championship clash at Hunslet Hawks (7.30pm).
Test match ticket competition winners
Winners of the Test Match Tickets Competition we ran across the Yorkshire Weekly Newspaper Group are:
Leeds United season ticket holders offered discounts to Hawks v Bulldogs clash
Hunslet Hawks are pulling out all the stops to ensure a big crowd is in attendance for tomorrow night’s televised Kingstone Press Championship derby against Batley Bulldogs.
Victory sees Batley into quarter-final
Batley Bulldogs secured a place in tonight’s quarter-final draw of the Northern Rail Cup following a 38-18 victory away to Keighley Cougars last Sunday.
McCormack ‘gutted’ at Scotland omission
Leeds United striker Ross McCormack is “gutted” at missing out on Scotland selection in Gordon Strachan’s latest squad.
Important information for supporters attending Hunslet Hawks v Batley Bulldogs this Thursday
Hunslet Hawks are advising advise all spectators travelling to South Leeds Stadium for the Batley Bulldogs fixture that due to other events taking place on Thursday evening on the John Charles Centre complex no parking will be available on site for spectators.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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