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Women’s Cricket World Cup: Third Week Of League Match Roundup
Australia finished the second week of matches at the top of the table after three wins and 1 NR from four matches, whilst England sat in second after three wins from three matches.
Image by Srishti Sonavane from Pixabay
What's On This Week, 20th October
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Image by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay
Welcome back to another week of sport; this week once more there is much on offer from across Yorkshire and a bit further afield. Tuesday 21st October Sky Bet Championship Hull City v Leicester City 19:45 The second tier continues to serve up clashes to excite, and this week’s edition is recently relegated Leicester City travelling to the East Riding to face Hull City.
4:00 AM 20th October 2025
Verstappen The Lone Star In Texas
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Max Verstappen was in a class of his own
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen continued his recent run of fine form at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas this weekend, claiming pole position for both today’s Grand Prix and yesterday’s Sprint race and winning both at a canter.
10:00 PM 19th October 2025
Blyth Teenagers In Italy Kickboxing Tournament Medal Triumph
James Bovington
Boxing Correspondent
Millenium Team A
Five Blyth teenagers have just returned from the Italian coastal town of Jesolo, where they competed as part of the Great Britain squad at the WAKO European Youth kickboxing championships. Two of the boys, Liam Little and Ryan Tweddle, secured Britain’s first-ever gold and bronze medals, respectively.
12:00 AM 18th October 2025
Women’s Cricket World Cup: Second Week Of League Matches Roundup
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Image by Stuart cardy from Pixabay
India ended the first week of the Women’s Cricket World Cup at the top of the leaderboard after winning both of their opening two matches, whilst England and Bangladesh also finished the first week with a 100% win rate.
10:17 AM 16th October 2025
Sports Legends Return To Leeds Beckett University For Hall Of Fame Induction
Some of the UK’s most celebrated sports stars are returning to Leeds Beckett University this week, as the institution unveils its first-ever Sport Hall of Fame, honouring 37 alumni who studied at the university.
12:00 AM 14th October 2025
What's on this week, 13th October...
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Photo: Freepik
Another week during the international break means a spotlight also shone on the remaining games going ahead this week. Luckily, the drama on display over the coming days is full of intrigue and potential excitement.
12:00 AM 13th October 2025
Match Report: Rossendale 3 Wharfedale 29
A good number of the faithful crossed the Pennines to venture into Lancashire to watch another battle of the Dales. Not Tyne but Rossen. There is no river Rossen or Ross but the valley has the River Irwell running through it somewhere.
12:00 AM 13th October 2025
Women’s Cricket World Cup: First Week Of League Matches Roundup
The Women’s Cricket World Cup which is being jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka began last Tuesday (30th September) as the two nations host six other countries for the 13th edition of the tournament. The reigning champions Australia will join the two hosts nations alongside Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa for the tournament which lasts until 2nd November.
12:00 AM 9th October 2025
Rugby Union Grassroots Club Old Brodleians ‘Completely Honoured And Privileged’ After Red Roses Visit
Halifax-based Old Brodleians RUFC were selected as one of the few clubs across England to be visited by a Women’s Rugby World Cup champion as part of the RugbyFest weekend.
6:48 AM 7th October 2025
Whats on this week 6th October
As we enter another international break, there is still plenty of action to take in during the week, with a variety of drama taking place across the country in what will be yet another exciting week for sports.
4:06 AM 6th October 2025
Russell On Top In Singapore As Norris Angers Piastri
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
George Russell was superb today, but his future remains uncertain
The hot and humid streets of the Marina Bay circuit in downtown Singapore were the location for this weekend’s Formula 1 action, and, following today’s nighttime Grand Prix, it was Mercedes’ George Russell who claimed a clear-cut lights-to-flag victory.
5:29 PM 5th October 2025
Army Rugby League Sweep Hull Kr Fixtures – Royal Navy Lift Inter-Services Challenge Cup
Photo: Adam Barton Southstand Photography
Hull Kingston Rovers’ Craven Park played host on Sunday 28 September to a thrilling day of Armed Forces rugby league, as the Army and Royal Air Force contested the latest round of the Inter-Services Challenge Cup. In front of an enthusiastic crowd, the Army recorded victory in all three matches, but it was the Royal Navy who ultimately lifted the trophy on points difference.
12:00 AM 4th October 2025
Sheffield Duo Ready To Shine On Home Turf
Matt Dickinson Photo: Connor McMain
Sheffield's Mason Dickinson and Dylan Trevor are gearing up for action on their home turf this Saturday, October 4th, as they feature on a Dennis Hobson-promoted show that will be broadcast live and free on Fightzone.
12:00 AM 2nd October 2025
Great Britain Won Five Medals, Including One Gold, At The World Archery Para Championships.
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Great Britain won the joint third most medals at the World Archery Para Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, with five medals overall. GB’s para-archers won one gold and four bronze medals at the event which took place between 22nd and 28th September, including a third-place finish in both the women’s and men’s team compound open doubles.
12:00 AM 1st October 2025
What’s On This Week 29th September
Tuesday 30th September Skybet Championship Sheffield United v Southampton 19:45 The most competitive second tier in world football is living up to the hype this season, as the last two teams tipped to be at the top prior to the start of the season are now meeting with hopes of escaping the bottom end of the table.
12:00 AM 29th September 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup: A Record-Breaking Final For A Groundbreaking Tournament
Canada and England faced off for the coveted World Cup trophy in front of a world record-breaking attendance of 81,885 at Twickenham as the hosts looked to become champions for the first time in 11 years.
2:30 PM 28th September 2025
Manchester Boxer George Killeen Wins Commonwealth Youth Title
Manchester professional boxer George Killeen is confident that winning the Commonwealth Boxing Council Youth Title at super welterweight proves he's earned the right to compete for major national titles. Twenty-two-year-old Killeen beat Scottish boxer Airdrie's Ryan Clark on a Middleton Arena show organised by Killeen's manager former professional boxer Pat Barrett's Black Flash Promotions.
12:00 AM 27th September 2025
Rotherham United's ‘Greatest Ever Player’ Continues Legal Fight For Recognition Of Football’s Toll On His Health
Rotherham United’s ‘greatest ever player’ continues legal fight over recognising football’s impact on his health. Winner of the Rotherham United’s ‘Greatest Ever Player’ fan vote, David Watson, is continuing to fight for his neurological condition to be recognised as a result of repeated head injuries sustained during his football career.
12:00 AM 26th September 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Semi-Final Roundup
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Image; Alicia Newton
New Zealand vs Canada – Friday 19th September Canada had crossed over twice through Justine Pelletier and Asia Hogan-Rochester with around 10 minutes gone, but it took over 10 more minutes before the next try was scored, this time through Florence Symonds.
2:03 PM 22nd September 2025
What's On This Week, 22nd September?
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay
Tuesday 23rd September, National League, York City v Carlisle United, 19:45 We start the week with National League action as York host newly relegated Carlisle United at the York Community Stadium. The Minstermen will be looking to replicate their season last year, as York finished as runners-up behind Barnet on 96 points.
12:00 AM 22nd September 2025
Sheffield Steelkings Secure British Para Ice Hockey Grand Slam
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Photo: Sheffield Steelkings
Last weekend, Sheffield Steelkings defeated Peterborough Phantoms to become the British Para Ice Hockey League Playoff Champions for the third successive time. After defeating Cardiff Huskies in both 2023 and 2024, the Steelkings were successful in retaining the playoff crown for the third successive year as they saw off a strong Phantoms side in London.
12:00 AM 22nd September 2025
Verstappen Dominant In Baku
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Nobody could match Verstappen’s sheer pace in Baku
The 2025 Formula 1 season continued this weekend around the temporary street circuit in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, and this afternoon Max Verstappen cruised to a clear-cut victory, with the Drivers’ Championship leader, Oscar Piastri, having crashed out on the opening lap and with Lando Norris failing to significantly reduce the points advantage of his McLaren teammate.
3:31 PM 21st September 2025
Harley Rushton Sets Lap Record At Manx Grand Prix 2025 With Support From Haydock Finance
Rising motorcycle star Harley Rushton continues to impress on the road racing circuit, capping off a thrilling 2025 Manx Grand Prix with a P6 finish and a new lap record in the Supertwin class, his debut year on modern machinery.
12:00 AM 19th September 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Quarter-Finals Roundup
New Zealand vs South Africa – Saturday 13th September South Africa dominated the tight contest for the opening twenty minutes and were rewarded through Babalwa Latsha’s try in the corner, but momentum swapped to New Zealand as both Liana Mikaele-Tu'u and Theresa Setefano crossed over the try line, but Parker’s effort was ruled out after a TMO review.
8:54 AM 16th September 2025
What's On This Week - 15th September ...
We have another week of action to bring you from around the UK sporting scene with a sprinkling of European action this week as the Champions League kicks off. There is also the final day of Super League Rugby to bring you as the culmination of a long season comes closer.  Tuesday 16th September EFL Cup: Sheffield Wednesday v.
12:00 AM 15th September 2025
Wakefield Boxers Cikalleshi And Holford Rise Up The Ranks Following Wakefield Trinity Stadium Show
Wakefield boxer Dom Hunt was the star of the show on Trilogy at The Trin, the open-air boxing show staged last month at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, and which saw him win the WBA Continental European title at super welterweight. However, the show also provided two other local men the opportunity to showcase talent which demonstrates future championship potential.
12:00 AM 13th September 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup: What Happened During The Group Stages?
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Image: Alicia Newton
England and Australia both qualified for the quarter finals after finished 1st and 2nd in Pool A respectively with the hosts winning three from three within the group stages to finish on 15 whilst Australia won one, drew one and lost one to finish ahead of third placed United States of America on points difference.
1:32 PM 11th September 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Just How Good Is This Year’s ‘Record-Breaking’ World Cup?
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Photo: Alicia Newton
Last weekend, my family and I went to the penultimate Women’s Rugby World Cup match in York, and the day showcased the bright future that women’s rugby union and women’s sport have in England and around the world.
9:46 AM 9th September 2025
Weekend
What's on this week, 8th September...
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
The Brick Community Stadium Wigan
The international break has severely dented the footballing action around the region this week, but with England in action and the Super League nearing its end, there is still plenty to take in this midweek. Tuesday 9th September: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Serbia v.
12:00 AM 8th September 2025
We Are The GNR - Every Runner A Story At The Biggest Turn Out Ever For The 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run
Photos: Great North Run
Once again the AJ Bell Great North Run 2025 was a celebration of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, as a record number of runners took part in the 44th edition of the world famous half marathon.
12:00 AM 8th September 2025
Verstappen Outpaces Both Mclarens At Monza
Formula 1 was back in action this weekend, just days after the previous round in the Netherlands, and at Italy’s renowned ‘Temple of Speed’ circuit at Monza, near Milan, it was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who claimed the top step on the podium following the Italian Grand Prix, in which he comprehensively beat the McLarens of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
3:43 PM 7th September 2025
Dame Kelly Holmes Joins The Solgar Pacers To Help Thousands Get Over The Finish Line At The AJ Bell Great North Run
With Newcastle set to host over 60,000 participants in September’s AJ Bell Great North Run, Dame Kelly Holmes, the iconic Olympic athlete and double gold medallist, will be there as a start line VIP, amongst both Pacers lending her support to runners as the official Ambassador for the Solgar® Wellness Partnership with The Great Run Series 2025.
12:00 AM 4th September 2025
Whats On This Week 1st September
Tuesday 2nd September EFL Trophy Bradford City v Grimsby Town 19:30 After the conclusion of the EFL Cup's second round last week, Bradford will host giant killers
12:00 AM 1st September 2025
Piastri Extends Lead After Zandvoort Chaos
Formula 1 returned to action at Zandvoort this weekend following the sport’s now traditional four-week summer break, and after the conclusion of this afternoon’s action-packed Dutch Grand Prix, which will be the penultimate one before its contract expires next year, it was McLaren’s Oscar Piastri who received the victory spoils.
4:10 PM 31st August 2025
What's On This Week 25th August
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Monday 25th August Premier League Newcastle v Liverpool 20:00 We go to St James’ Park to start the week with what has become a hotly looked upon fixture down to one man, striker Alexander Isak.
12:00 AM 25th August 2025
Whats on this week 18th August
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Image: Pixabay
With all football leagues now in swing, the year is becoming filled with action to take in from across the world of sport. For a guide in what is on offer this midweek look no further than this as we have ana array of Yorkshire sides back in action looking to make this week a positive one.
12:00 AM 18th August 2025
What's Happening This Week, 11th August?
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Image by jorono from Pixabay
With the football season in full swing now, the week is becoming more and more filled with action; here are our picks for what to take in this midweek.
12:00 AM 11th August 2025
Whats On This Week 4th August
Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
Image by Yogendra Singh from Pixabay
Welcome back to another week of sports, we hope our list of what is on offer this week will tempt you into spending midweek engrossed in dramatic action.
12:00 AM 4th August 2025
Norris Holds Off Piastri To Win In Hungary
Formula 1 made its 40th visit to Hungary this weekend, a country that has become so popular as a combined F1 and city break destination for travelling overseas fans.
4:35 PM 3rd August 2025
Sheffield Motorsport Star Announces Unique Collaboration With Local Artist
Sheffield’s rising motorsport star, Rowan Campbell-Pilling, has announced a new collaboration with local artist, Amadora Art. Earlier this month, Rowan and other British Formula 4 drivers made history by racing at the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
11:00 PM 30th July 2025
New Digital Lottery To Support Fundraising For Sports Clubs Launched
The founders of Leeds-based digital sports platform Pitchero have created The Fundraising Club CIC, a not-for-profit digital lottery to support and simplify fundraising efforts for UK sports clubs.
3:32 PM 28th July 2025
What’s On This Week 28th July
Here are our picks for the best sporting action on this midweek… Tuesday 29th July Rothesay County Championship One: Yorkshire v Sussex 11:00 We are five matches away from the end of the season in the County Championships, with Yorkshir…
12:00 AM 28th July 2025
Piastri Holds Off Norris At The Belgian Grand Prix
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Oscar Piastri drove superbly to hold off his McLaren teammate
It’s been a busy time off-track in the Formula 1 world of late, but this year’s campaign has now continued on-track in Belgium, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri winning this afternoon’s Grand Prix at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit and extending his lead in the Drivers’ Championship after Max Verstappen had been triumphant for Red Bull in yesterday’s Sprint event.
5:53 PM 27th July 2025
Wayne Boardman’s Wheelchair Challenge Cup Winners Halifax Panthers “In A Good Place” For 2025 Wheelchair Super League Season
Alicia Newton
Sport Reporter
Photo: Rick Farrell/Halifax Panthers
Three games into the 2025 Betfred Wheelchair Super League season, and the Halifax Panthers are currently undefeated after two wins and a draw. The West Yorkshire side currently sits in third with five points after securing a 40-40 draw against the London Roosters and claiming comfortable victories against the Edinburgh Giants and Hull FC.
12:00 AM 26th July 2025
Craig Wood Becomes The World’s First Triple Amputee To Sail Solo, Non-Stop, And Unsupported Across The Pacific
Image credit GD Media
Craig Wood, a 34-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, has made history by becoming the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific. Craig is the first sailor with a disability to sail the Pacific solo and unsupported, covering 7506 nautical miles at an average speed of 3.6 knots: a feat he completed in 90 days.
12:00 AM 25th July 2025
Max Verstappen - Red Bull or Mercedes?
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
It’s stick or twist time for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
In the Formula 1 world, there tends to be a silly season when rumours about potential driver changes surface, and this often occurs as the sport's four-week summer break approaches.
9:16 AM 21st July 2025
Whats On This Week 21st – 25th July
Here is our selection for the best sports to take in this week from across the country and beyond...
12:00 AM 21st July 2025
Getting To Know … Dylan Trevor
Unbeaten Sheffield prospect Dylan Trevor is gearing up for his third professional bout on July 19th, fighting in front of a home crowd at Skate Central, with the whole show being shown live and free-to-watch on Fightzone. Known for his relentless work ethic and love for the sport, Trevor has already been making waves in the sport, with his all-action style.
12:00 AM 16th July 2025
Whats on this week 14th July
If you are fancying another midweek full of nail-biting sports then we have just the selection for you to sink your teeth into from across a variety of sports and teams.
12:00 AM 14th July 2025
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