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Football
Tottenham still keen on Grant Hall
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur are still weighing up a move for Brighton’s young defender Grant Hall.
Appy: Futacs’ future is up to him
Marko Futacs has been offered a new deal to remain at Pompey.
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Appleton lifts lid on Rocha and Ashdown departures
Michael Appleton has lifted the lid on his surprise decision to let both Ricardo Rocha and Jamie Ashdown leave Fratton Park.
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Pompey to head off Etuhu interest
Pompey are ready to head off Barnsley and Bradford interest and keep Kelvin Etuhu at Fratton Park.
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Former Pompey forward is hero in France
John Utaka was the goal hero as he fired Montpellier to the French title.
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Rugby
Rugby: Midhurst celebrate Sussex League promotion
THIRTY-ONE years ago a group of rugby enthusiasts founded Midhurst Rugby Club, who soon became renowned for being one of the friendliest clubs around.
Chichester set for final hurrah at end of big season of rugby
Chichester look to round off another tremendous season when they take on East Grinstead in the Sussex Trophy showpiece cup final at Eastbourne RFC.
Tough season - but Bognor RFC have plenty to be proud about
Bognor RFC have just completed one of their toughest seasons in recent memory.
Bognor lads’ rugby rollercoaster ride is over
Bognor under-tens ended a rollercoaster season on a high with resounding wins for the A team over Worthing and a much-improved display from the Bs.
Rugby: Chichester seconds lift Sussex Bowl
Chichester seconds capped another excellent season with a great if hard-fought win against a top-notch Worthing second XV to lift the Sussex Bowl.
Horse Racing
Will Goodwood festival crowd see a Perennial winner?
Trainer Charlie Hills is hoping Perennial can bounce back to form in the 11-furlong £35,000 Listed Casco Cocked Hat Stakes (3.45pm), highlight of the second day of Goodwood’s May Festival on Friday.
Punters can get some Derby and Oaks pointers at Goodwood’s May festival
Goodwood hosts three excellent days of racing next week (May 24-26) as the three-day May Festival returns to the course for the first time since 2006, with four Listed contests taking centre stage.
Doubles at the double at Fontwell Park
Nicky Henderson and Andrew Tinkler teamed up for a double at Fontwell’s latest midweek meeting - then Paul Nicholls and Daryl Jacob followed suit.
Cecil would love to see Frankel take on Black Caviar
FRANKEL’S trainer Sir Henry Cecil says he would love to see his wonder-horse take on Black Caviar in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
AP McCoy bids for Fontwell double
Champion jockey AP McCoy is booked for two rides in Fontwell Park’s seven-race card on Wednesday afternoon.
Golf
Kirk’s golfing journey takes him from The Belfry to Goodwood
One of the most experienced and widely travelled executives in the golf and leisure industry has been appointed to Goodwood as golf operations manager.
Golfer Tom is on his way to the top
IN HIS younger years it was noticeable to everyone at Selsey FC that Tom Aspital was born to be a great sportsman. Sadly for them it was not to be on the football pitch.
Golf: Cowdray get the better of Chichester - but only just
The Cowdray Park course was in excellent condition for the visit of Chichester seniors. It was a close-run affair, with the home side running out 4½-3½ winners.
Seniors duo rise to the challenge at Cowdray Park
COWDRAY PARK seniors’ captain Bill Hummerston and vice-captain Allen Sibley latest monthly challenge came from recent Stableford winner Graham Evans and consistent veteran Des White.
Chichester ladies get bragging rights after Mail on Sunday victory
Chichester ladies prevailed when they visited their sister club Hill Barn’s ladies in the fourth round of the prestigious national Mail on Sunday Classic competition.
Bowls
Bowls: Chichester making early inroads in double title hunt
Chichester Bowling Club’s A team are division-one champions and have started as they finished last season, avergaing nine points over both games
Bowls: Witterings welcome Jersey boys (and girls)
Witterings hosted an enjoyable match against St Saviour’s tourists from Jersey, losing 116-100.
Outdoor bowls season gets traditional start in Chichester
Members of Chichester Bowling Club braved the inclement weather to see the Mayor of Chichester Tony French bowl the traditional first wood of the season.
Cricket
Sharks thankful for Wright stuff in CB40 win over Steelbacks
Luke Wright’s half-century was key aas Sussex Sharks claimed a 12-run victory in a low-scoring Clydesdale Bank 40 clash away to Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
Meet the women who made cricket history in Selsey
CRICKET history was made in Selsey when the town’s first competitive women’s cricket match was held.
Cricket: Nabid nabs six wickets on Aldwick debut
There were mixed fortunes for Aldwick’s first and second teams as the weather finally allowed them to play some West Sussex Invitation League cricket.
Cricket: Emsworth’s start isn’t so happy at Hamble
At last Emsworth were able to get their 2012 Hampshire League campaign started as the rain held off.
Middleton happy to start season - especially with a win over Arundel
Middleton’s clash with league leaders Arundel in Sussex division three west was a brilliant spectacle for Sussex League cricket.
Other Sports
Perfect Palmer too hot for Herbert in Mazda races
West Marden Racing’s Chris Palmer took three race wins in a row in the Ma5da MX5 Cup at the Anglesey circuit with three pole positions, three fastest laps and three wins. Palmer maintains his lead in the cup.
Hannah’s tennis season has a silver lining
Hannah Emerson, a member of Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club, has been awarded a silver medal for finishing runner-up in the Sussex LTA ten-and-under girls’ winter county tour.
PICTURES: Course record broken as 1,500 complete Bognor Prom 10k video
Ethiopian ace Tadele Geremew took half a minute off the course record as he strolled to victory in the Bognor Prom 10k.
Gibbens and Bennett boost Bognor boxing scene
Two Bognor boxing prospects have extended their respective unbeaten runs.
West Sussex runners cross border for 10k challenge
CHICHESTER and ToneZone runners turned out for the Hampshire 10k as gale-force winds and lashing rain tested their resolve.
National Sport
US finale for Clijsters
Former world number one Kim Clijsters has confirmed that the US Open in August will be her last tournament before she retires from the sport for a second and final time.
Newcastle add more new faces
Newcastle have added three further new signings to their squad for next season.
Williams agrees Castleford loan deal
Castleford have signed Welsh international Rhys Williams on an initial one-month loan deal from Warrington.
Olympic torch takes a wrong turn
The Olympic torch took a wrong turn on Wednesday shortly before it crossed the Clifton Suspension Bridge in a spectacular display of fireworks.
Khan announces Garcia bout
Amir Khan is set to fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia on July 14.
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Wednesday 23 May 2012
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