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Alastair Cook hails in-form Stuart Broad
England captain Alastair Cook hailed an in-form Stuart Broad as ‘an absolute nightmare’ for batsmen after his career-best figures blew New Zealand away to claim the first Test Lord’s.
Out-of-sorts sides want derby boost
It is derby day in the Northern League as Chorley welcome Preston to Windsor Park tomorrow.
Ashy’s ready to take it to the Max
Rufford rugby union star Max Ashcroft believes tonight is a great opportunity to showcase his talents.
Medal treble will keep Kady smiling
No matter what life has thrown at her, Kady Ward has always had a big beaming smile on her face,
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Little has his eyes firmly on big time
Adam Little intends on stealing the show when he boxes on VIP Promotions’ card at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on June 7.
Season ending on a high for KGS girls
Kirkham Grammar School’s Under-13s girls overcame a poor start to finish strongly in the National Mini Hockey Finals at Cannock.
Old Trafford lure too much for Ash!
Ashwell Prince admits that he turned down approaches from several clubs in Division One of the County Championship in a bid to help Lancashire win back their top-flight status in English cricket.
Bowler Llewellin denied perfect 10
Vernon Carus strike bowler Ben Llewellin must have been cursing team-mate Tony Knight on Saturday evening.
Hoppers sign off in style
Preston Grasshoppers finished off their season in style, with a convincing 57-21 win over Luctonians at Lightfoot Green.
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Steph battles back from adversity
BIG INTERVIEW: Craig Salmon talks to Longridge swimming star Stephanie Slater
She boasts one of the most endearing smiles you could ever wish to see, but Stephanie Slater’s natural bubbly persona hides deep personal – and professional – heartache.
Finish in sight at last for Hoppers
Preston Grasshoppers’ long season finally comes to an end tomorrow when they seek a seventh successive home victory as Luctonians visit Lightfoot Green for a rearranged fixture.
Scott out to end Bozan’s English rule
National ABA light-middleweight champion Scott Fitzgerald makes his international bow tomorrow.
Wayne’s world is not complete yet!
Driven Wayne Maddock wants more from his Penwortham players despite the fact his team is sitting pretty at the top of the fledgling Palace Shield Premier Division table.
Hoppers faded at finish in cup final
After a see-saw struggle in the Sedgley Park sun, Preston Grasshoppers finally relinquished their hold on the John Burgess Lancashire Cup in the last seven minutes of a penalty-strewn final.
LAURA MASSARO’S SQUASH COLUMN
Chorley’s Laura Massaro is the World’s No.2 squash player and every fortnight she writes EXCLUSIVELY for the Lancashire Evening Post
Centurion Reece earns derby spoils
A century from Luis Reece saw Leyland power to victory over local rivals Chorley.
Top Gunn stars in victory
Fulwood and Broughton claimed a 94-run victory over Freckleton in the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield.
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Garstang can forget relegation fears
Garstang Ladies Hockey Club have been buoyed by the news that they will remain in the Second Division of the Northern Feeder League.
Red Rose’s return spurring Simon on
Simon Katich insists Lancashire can make a swift return to the top flight of English cricket.
Reece to the fore
Luis Reece led Leyland’s charge in their thumping win over Lancaster at Lune Road.
Darlington in the sights of Hoppers
With three games left, Preston Grasshoppers still have a chance of emulating last season’s third-place finish in National League Two North by overhauling Darlington Mowden Park.
Reece tipped to be a top professional
Leyland skipper David Makinson thinks Luis Reece is the perfect replacement for Brett Pelser as professional at Fox Lane.
England call-up for ABA champ Scott
Scott Fitzgerald’s croaky voice is the evidence of a great night out in Sunderland on Saturday night.
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LAURA MASSARO COLUMN:Keeping busy on the club circuit
Chorley’s Laura Massaro is the World’s No.2 squash player and every fortnight she writes EXCLUSIVELY for the Lancashire Evening Post.
After the Kuala Lumpur Open a few weeks ago, events on the WSA tour have been quiet and it will continue that way until the British Open in Hull, from May 21 to 26.
Champ Fitzy is ‘best in Britain’
Scott Fitzgerald is on the verge of an England call-up after winning the National ABA light-middleweight title on Saturday.
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Dazzling display
The April sunshine at Lightfoot Green obviously puts a spring in the step for Preston Grasshoppers, who racked up 90 points against Otley there a year ago and came close to emulating the feat at the expense of Leicester Lions on Saturday.
Fête played part in Scott’s success
BIGINTERVIEW: Craig Salmon talks to Scott Fitzgerald ahead of National ABA Light-middleweight title fight against London’s Luke Saunders tonight
Linda Fitzgerald almost choked on her cream tea when the conversation idly moved around to her young son Scott.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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