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York City Knights star player David March to stay with club despite his brother Paul’s sacking as player-coach

David March

11:32am Thursday 9th July 2009

DAVID MARCH says he remains committed to York City Knights’ promotion bid – despite the storm that has seen his twin brother sacked.

York City boss Martin Foyle turns his attention to new striking deals

11:29am Thursday 9th July 2009

YORK City manager Martin Foyle has switched his attention away from Ebbsfleet forward Michael Gash as he bids to bolster his strikeforce ahead of the new season.

Leeds United's Luke Garbutt joins Everton

11:26am Thursday 9th July 2009

Leeds United have confirmed that academy starlet Luke Garbutt has left the club to join Premier League side Everton.

Yorkshire Cricket Club seeks consistency as County Championship leaders Durham visit

11:13am Thursday 9th July 2009

Anthony McGrath says Yorkshire have been playing good cricket this season – but they need to do it more often if they are to haul themselves away from relegation danger in the County Championship.

All-rounder sustains University of York Staff’s position at the summit of the York Vale Cricket League first division

Clifton Alliance bowler Paul Walton in action against North Duffield

11:25am Thursday 9th July 2009

AFAQ Ahmed’s brilliant all-round display kept University of York Staff in pole position in the HPH York Vale Cricket League division one.

York Racecourse offers big chance for Lesson In Humility to win for North Yorkshire trainer Karl Burke tomorrow

11:03am Thursday 9th July 2009

Lesson In Humility, who ran the race of her life at Royal Ascot last month, is surely the one they’ve all got to beat in the feature race at York tomorrow.

York Racecourse’s John Smith’s Cup still the big prize to elude top horse-racing trainer Michael Jarvis

11:00am Thursday 9th July 2009

TRAINER Michael Jarvis is all set to contest the 50th renewal of the John Smith’s Cup at York Racecourse on Saturday with Alazeyab.

RI Amateurs go five points clear in York Amateur Bowling Association division one

10:58am Thursday 9th July 2009

RI Amateurs have taken a strong hold on the York Amateur Bowling Association division one title following Selby’s 6-2 defeat at Dringhouses and their 8-0 victory over Haxby Road, which puts them five points clear at the top.

Richard Buck recovers in time for World Athletics Championships qualifying attempt

10:51am Thursday 9th July 2009

CITY of York athlete Richard Buck will attempt to qualify for the World Athletics Championships this weekend after a surprisingly speedy recovery from his hamstring injury.

York Senior Cricket League Joe Lumb XI beat Pontefract

11:11am Thursday 9th July 2009

THE York Senior Cricket League Joe Lumb XI returned to winning ways when they beat Pontefract by seven wickets at Sandal.

Kirkbymoorside Football Club pre-season training sesssion

11:08am Thursday 9th July 2009

KIRKBYMOORSIDE FC are holding pre-season training at their sportsfield each Tuesday, from 6.30pm.

Selby Warriors ARLC in storage plea

11:09am Thursday 9th July 2009

Selby Warriors ARLC are moving to Foxhill Lane and need a container to store tackle bags, temporary training lights and a generator, plus some security fencing.

York City Knights step up search for a new half-back after sacking player-coach Paul March

Adam Mitchell is York City Knights’ only fit senior half-back after the sacking of  player-coach Paul March

12:30pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

YORK City Knights are hopeful of recruiting a proven scrum-half to fill the boots vacated by Paul March before their next Championship One match.

Yorkshire skipper Anthony McGrath tips England to prevail in Ashes

12:21pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

Anthony McGrath has nailed his colours to the mast and backed England to regain the Ashes.

Police ranks group together to wrest York International 9s rugby league festival trophy from grip of holders York Ironsides

York Ironsides’ Gareth Watson finds possession does not count for nine-tenths of the law against Police Sport UK

12:18pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

HOLDERS York Ironsides had the Fairfax Cup ripped from their grasp by Police Sport UK at the York International 9s Rugby League Festival.

Rivalry rises to fever pitch at York Cricket Club ahead of the start of the Ashes duel between England and Australia

York Cricket Club team-mates and Ashes adversaries Dan Wilson, left, and Nick Kay

12:10pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

With The Ashes starting today, York Cricket club’s rival factions, club secretary Nick Kay, representing England, and Australian star batsman Dan Wilson give their views to STEVE CARROLL on the series ahead.

£80k Newmarket prize is the target for Malton handler Richard Fahey

11:42am Wednesday 8th July 2009

Richard Fahey, who is making his usual strong bid to clinch an historic third successive victory in the John Smith’s Cup at York on Saturday, aims to warm up for Knavesmire action at Newmarket tomorrow.

Crayke cricket and football stalwart Dennis Hutchinson dies aged 80

The players of Easingwold and Stamford Bridge observe a minute’s silence, above, before the start of their York Senior League match in memory of former Easingwold captain Dennis Hutchinson

11:35am Wednesday 8th July 2009

PROLIFIC batsman Dennis Hutchinson has died at York Hospital after a short illness. He was 80.

Sessay loss cuts Thirsk’s Pilmoor Evening Cricket League lead

11:56am Wednesday 8th July 2009

Thirsk’s lead at the top of the first division of the Pilmoor Evening Cricket League was cut to four points when they lost at home to Sessay.

Stamford Bridge head Foss Evening Cricket League run spree

11:57am Wednesday 8th July 2009

BATSMAN thrived in the recent heatwave as more than 1,600 runs were notched in week nine of the Foss Evening League.



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