Simon Dyson teed with Branden Grace in Dubai
10:30am Thursday 9th February 2012
SULTAN of swing Simon Dyson was in top title-amassing company in today’s Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
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Yorkshire's Adil Rashid seeks help from top coach Jack Birkenshaw
10:21am Thursday 9th February 2012
Adil Rashid has sought the help of former England Test spinner Jack Birkenshaw in a bid to rediscover the magic that once saw him rated as the hottest prospect in the country.
Weather watch for Sinnington point-to-point meeting
10:06am Thursday 9th February 2012
Sinnington Hunt point-to-point will bid to beat the freeze at Duncombe Park on Sunday.
Return to action brings rapid reward for jockey Dean Heslop
10:03am Thursday 9th February 2012
North Yorkshire rider Dean Heslop, who drew a halt on his career last year, made a dramatic return to the course last week with an eight-lengths success on Ezra Church, whom he rides again at Southwell tomorrow.
Snooker: Judd Trump bemoans Paul Davison ’s short spell in spotlight
3:10pm Wednesday 8th February 2012
UK CHAMPION Judd Trump had a word of sympathy for Pickering potter Paul Davison – after taking only 75 minutes to end the Ryedale ace’s dreams of German Masters glory.
Pickering Town go forward after white-out
3:00pm Wednesday 8th February 2012
PICKERING Town were set to sign striker Luke Jenkinson in time for Saturday’s Northern Counties East League premier division trip to Liversedge (3pm).
New dates set for Malton& Norton games
2:51pm Wednesday 8th February 2012
MALTON & Norton have rearranged their North One East game at Old Brodleians for Saturday, February 25.
Athletics: Birmingham boost for Richard Buck
2:53pm Wednesday 8th February 2012
Richard Buck overshadowed two of his main London 2012 rivals in the 400 metres at the indoor Birmingham Games as he continues building towards his Olympic goal.
Norton runner Superplex tipped to break his maiden at Wolves
10:31am Wednesday 8th February 2012
‘If at first you don’t succeed...’ is a policy being adopted by Norton trainer John Quinn with Superplex, who, after several near misses, remains a maiden after ten races.
Point-to-point: Bumper entry for Sinnington
9:20am Wednesday 8th February 2012
FINGERS will be firmly crossed that the Sinnington Hunt point-to-point meeting will beat the freeze at Duncombe Park on Sunday.
Ryedale jockeys in line for prestigious Lesters
9:20am Wednesday 8th February 2012
TWO Ryedale jockeys – Paul Hanagan and Tom Eaves – have had their talents recognised by being nominated for prestigious awards at the Stobart Lesters, to be held in Birmingham in April.
Motorsport: Octogenarian ace Dave Brown still going strong
8:10am Wednesday 8th February 2012
WELL-KNOWN Pickering District Motor Club veteran Dave Brown turned 80 last month – and is still going strong.
Athletics: One over eight spirit for Harriers
10:53am Wednesday 8th February 2012
Nine Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers stalwarts braved the snowy conditions in the latest North Yorkshire/South Durham cross country league fixture at Richmond.
Simon Dyson hangs on to world best slot
11:06am Tuesday 7th February 2012
DESPITE a week’s break from the European Tour, York’s sultan of swing Simon Dyson retained his best ever world position.
Champion jockey Paul Hanagan tipped to warm up Wolverhampton
10:53am Tuesday 7th February 2012
Paul Hanagan is back from a flying visit to Dubai and he returns to action at a considerably colder Wolverhampton today, but he can stay warm by completing a treble.
Pinder pair wins it for Amotherby & Swinton FC
10:57am Monday 6th February 2012
ONLY one game beat the freezing conditions in the York Minster Engineering Football League.
North Yorkshire-trained Bird tipped to take flight at Ayr racecourse
10:55am Monday 6th February 2012
North Yorkshire trainer Peter Niven opted against sending Posh Bird to Ffos Las on Saturday because of the threat of abandonment and is instead set to run her at Ayr this afternoon.
Winter whiteout for rugby union fixtures
10:44am Monday 6th February 2012
FROST and snow put paid to all the fixtures across rugby union’s Northern Divisions.
Great days for Pike Hills golf
11:07am Monday 6th February 2012
PLACES are still available for two popular golf events staged at Pike Hills.
Phil Jaques puts his back into Tykes stint
11:20am Saturday 4th February 2012
NEW signing Phil Jaques is determined to enjoy his forthcoming spell with Yorkshire after recovering well from major back surgery in 2008 which ended his international career with Australia.