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Capital One Cup: Leeds United drawn at home against Chesterfield in first round

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:48:22 GMT

Leeds United will host Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

Fleming made available as Bulldogs go for semi-finals

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:03:02 GMT

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:56:31 GMT

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:33:59 GMT

Batley Bulldogs secured an impressive 46-10 victory away to Swinton Lions last Sunday to maintain pressure on the Kingstone Press Championship front runners.

Ratcliffe try earns dramatic draw for Trojans

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:18:18 GMT

Thornhill Trojans earned a dramatic 36-36 draw against Bradford Dudley Hill in the Yorkshire Men’s League Group One.

Six of the best for Sharks as Celtic secure away win

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:10:22 GMT

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:08:58 GMT

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.

Champions Woodlands lead way again

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:50:45 GMT

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:48:18 GMT

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:40:16 GMT

Cleckheaton Cricket Club have named their electronic scoreboard after one of their longest serving members, Charles Fenton.

Third singles title for Codman

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:28:20 GMT

Thomas Codman won the Overthorpe Sports Club bowls singles title for the third time after a 21-12 triumph over Alex Wolfenden.

Spen remain on track for promotion

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:24:37 GMT

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.

Howden Clough youngster wins Gerry Murrock Shield

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:15:56 GMT

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

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:15:41 GMT

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:11:18 GMT

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:56:19 GMT

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:52:03 GMT

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:47:23 GMT

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

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:29:39 GMT

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

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:33:19 GMT

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.