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Spencer set to miss Knights clash

Leigh Centurions dual registered forward Tom Spencer is the latest casualty ahead of Sunday’s home clash with York City Knights in the Kingstone Press Championship.

Sports club lands lottery cashpot for new players

A volleyball club is offering young people the chance to try the sport after receiving nearly £6,000 of lottery funding.

Tom Barron Open Singles Bowling Competition finalists Andy Cairns and Simon Coupe

Contest ends with great final

A closely fought contest rounded off a superb day at the Tom Barron Open Singles Bowling Competition.

Bowler Rory McDowell of Longridge 1st XI

Wickets tumble but visitors able to squeeze home

Longridge 1st XI 60 All OutVernon Carus 1st XI 64-6 Vernon Carus won by four wickets

St Cecilia's netballers in their new kit

Donation for teams’ new kits

Four school netball teams in Longridge have received a boost after a generous donation helped to buy new kits.

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Froome keen to extend Sky stay

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Southgate tipped to replace Pearce

Gareth Southgate is the overwhelming bookmakers' favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager.

Carroll passes West Ham medical

Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.

Spurs confirm Baldini role

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club.

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