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Root eyes outside chance of coveted milestone on home turf

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:10:12 GMT

IT is one of cricket’s Holy Grails.

Amy Ryan - A Jockey’s Diary: ‘Home’ is where I’m hoping the good start is at both York and Thirsk

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:18:05 GMT

I’VE been doing a theoretical rain dance ahead of the third and final day of York Racecourse’s Dante Festival.

Nick Westby: Here’s hoping for a level playing field as Fergie finally bows out

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:10:34 GMT

Confession time. My immediate thought on the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement last week was along the lines of “thank heavens, at least we might have someone else winning the league for a change”.

Traditionalist Arthur is ticking right boxes at Headingley

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:57:04 GMT

WHEN Mark Arthur was in the running to become Yorkshire’s chief executive he decided to buy a particular book.

Amy Ryan - A Jockey’s Diary: Time for me to hit the road before I attempt to break my Dante duck

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:17:27 GMT

I’m thrilled to be succeeding my weighing room colleagues, the two-time champion jockey Paul Hanagan and the ever professional Paul Mulrennan, as the Yorkshire Post Flat racing columnist.

Richard Hercock: Fingers crossed for a Yorkshire club to beat Cup final jinx

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:14:48 GMT

Any betting man would say that with nine Yorkshire teams out of 16 still remaining in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup heading into this weekend, then there are good odds that the White Rose will be represented at Wembley on August 24.

Nick Westby: British sport’s next big rivalry  pedals away on Italian adventure

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:09:19 GMT

The next great rivalry within British sport has begun.

Tony Tonks: Emotional return to Featherstone but Halifax win is priority

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:02:54 GMT

Although we’re unbeaten in our opening 13 games of the season, everyone seems to put us down at Halifax saying we’ve not had to really play anyone yet.

Rare glimpse of IPL worth it as Gayle offers memorable knock

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:01:59 GMT

AND now for a confession ...

Chris Waters: New sportsmanship campaign targeting the wrong audience

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:26:58 GMT

AROUND 400,000 children in 4,500 state schools are to get lessons in sportsmanship after a survey revealed that cheating is rife.