Two Yorkshiremen will be making their first Test appearance on their home ground tomorrow. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are viewed by many as the future of England's batting and this match will be a significant step for them.
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Joe Root remains grounded as 'dream' of Yorkshire Test hits home
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Two Yorkshiremen will be making their first Test appearance on their home ground tomorrow. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are viewed by many as the future of England's batting and this match will be a significant step for them.
YB40 round-up: Five-scalp Parry does for Surrey
Sunday 19 May 2013
Stephen Parry claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day cricket to help Lancashire beat Surrey in the Yorkshire Bank 40 Group B at Old Trafford. The left-arm spinner claimed five for 17 as Lancashire, who at one point were 59 for 5, took a seven-run win, the county's first YB40 win of the season.
James Anderson claims 300th wicket but England labour against New Zealand
Saturday 18 May 2013
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Fencing can make mark in Lockinge
Saturday 18 May 2013
Heavy support during the week suggests a new officer is ready for promotion to the elite corps at Ballydoyle.
Warrington 16 Hull 26: Whiting’s two late tries deliver shock
to Warrington
Saturday 18 May 2013
Two late scores from Richard Whiting gave resilient Hull a shock win over one of Super League’s pacesetters last night.
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Friday 17 May 2013
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Gareth Ellis enjoying Hull pressure
Thursday 16 May 2013
Hull captain Gareth Ellis says he will relish having the pressure on his shoulders as he seeks to turn his new club into a Super League force.
Round-Up: Borthwick’s magical spell sends Surrey into tailspin
Monday 13 May 2013
Scott Borthwick’s three wickets put Durham in control against Surrey in the County Championship on a damp day three yesterday at The Oval.
Round-Up: Tomkins scores four more in Wigan cruise and dragons thrash York
Monday 13 May 2013
Sam Tomkins kept up his freakish try-scoring record with four more as Wigan cruised past Hull KR into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 46-14 victory at Craven Park yesterday. The full-back has now scored 21 in his last nine games.
Huddersfield Giants 24 Leeds Rhinos 8 match report: Leroy Cudjoe halts Rhinos' annual charge to Wembley
Sunday 12 May 2013
Leroy Cudjoe intercepted Leeds on their usual route to Wembley with two tries that took Huddersfield into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.
59 pages and no apology: Anger at West Yorkshire Police report on Jimmy Savile affair which failed to address why officers were blinkered by his celebrity
Friday 10 May 2013
Victims’ lawyer hits out at 'pathetic' document that clears police of shielding TV idol
Market Report: Sirius takes a big crash on its potash
Friday 10 May 2013
A visit by inspectors from North York Moors national park caused jitters in the City yesterday for potash miner Sirius Minerals.
County Championship round-up: Adil Rashid scores career-best 180 for Yorkshire
Wednesday 08 May 2013
Batsman of the day
County Championship round-up: Tons from Adil Rashid and Gary Ballance tip the scales for Yorkshire
Tuesday 07 May 2013
Anybody in Yorkshire will mention two things about their team this summer. This is apart from Joe Root being the next big thing, which is now deemed to be so obvious they barely speak about it any longer.
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