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Speedway World by Richard Hudson – star packs up sport for good as Shields returns home to Down Under

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:34 GMT

Adam Shields is packing up speedway for good and will be returning to Australia.

Rooks still on course for appointment of new manager

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:39:40 GMT

Lewes Football Club are still aiming to install their new first team manager by the end of this month.

From the back pages, May 24: Moyes eyes Barca starlet Thiago

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:21:55 GMT

DAVID MOYES is weighing up a £15million bid for Barcelona midfielder Thiago. The new Manchester United boss sees the Spanish international, 22, as a possible replacement for the retired Paul Scholes. (The Sun)

From the back pages, May 23: Chelsea in pole position to land £80m Ronaldo after former Real president Calderon dismisses United return

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:16:20 GMT

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has raised the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo following Jose Mourinho to Chelsea... after dismissing Manchester United’s chances of re-signing the Portuguese star. (Daily Mail)

SLIDESHOW: Sussex v Somerset Day 1: Magoffin magic has Sussex in control at lunch

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31:49 GMT

A magical spell of swing bowling from Steve Magoffin has Sussex well on top against Somerset after the first session at Horsham.

From the back pages, May 22: Manchester City partner New York Yankees to form MLS club

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:56 GMT

MANCHESTER CITY have set new ground by becoming the first Premier League club to own a Major League Soccer team. (The Express)

Shields not returning to Eagles

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:18 GMT

Adam Shields will not be returning to the Eastbourne Lifestyle Eagles team and will be returning to Australia.

From the back pages, May 20: England’s Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson ‘as good as I’ve seen’ – Cook

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:13:25 GMT

Alastair Cook’s first Test on home soil as England captain ended in a comfortable win, although it took an hour of supremely destructive fast bowling from Stuart Broad and James Anderson to lend the start of the Ashes summer something resembling a sense of decisive momentum. “We thought that would be a pretty tough chase,” Cook said after England’s 170-run victory. “We knew if we put the ball in the right areas we could cause damage. But there’s still a lot of nerves in there when you walk in in the morning.” (The Guardian)

SUSSEX LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Cuckfield remain joint top despite heavy defeat

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:21:20 GMT

PREMIER DIVISION: Cuckfield remain joint top of the Sussex Premier League despite a heavy defeat at Brighton and Hove on Saturday. Worthing are now equal top following a narrow 3 run win at Hastings ahead of Last Year’s Champions Preston Nomads who enjoyed their first win on 2013 by six wickets at Chichester.

From the back pages, May 19: It’s over to Roo, Moyes

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:15:38 GMT

ALEX FERGUSON happily washed his hands of the Wayne Rooney problem and told David Moyes: “You can deal with it now.” Fergie takes charge of his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United boss tomorrow — against West Brom — and once again Rooney will not take part after asking to leave. (The Sun)

From the back pages, May 18: Swing king James Anderson hits right notes to join the England chart toppers

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:27 GMT

At two minutes before 3 o’clock on a bitterly cold Lord’s afternoon, James Anderson looked down at the ball in his hand and stretched out into the rhythmical 15-pace run that has characterised the best years of his England career. Seconds later it had nestled in the hands of Graeme Swann at second slip, via Peter Fulton’s outside edge, giving Anderson his 300th Test wicket. (The Times)

VIDEO Glynde captain Shepheard talks of club’s hopes of promotion to Sussex Premier League

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:25 GMT

Dom Shepheard spoke to the Sussex Express about his side’s hopes for promotion to the Sussex Premier League.

From the back pages, May 17: David Beckham was one of best and most significant footballers of his generation

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:12:03 GMT

The most common reaction to news of David Beckham’s retirement this afternoon has been affected surprise because of a widespread belief that he actually retired several years ago – ha, ha – but such cynicism is unlikely to last too long. Strip away the celebrity circus that surrounded him and Beckham should be regarded as one of the best footballers this island has produced in the Premier League era, and certainly the most significant. (The Times)

Horse Racing with Jason Hall – A popular local win at Plumpton

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:09:55 GMT

Plumpton held their last meeting until September on Sunday afternoon and it was the setting for a very popular local success when the hurdler Hawk Gold broke his maiden at the age of nine to give Michelle Bryant a very welcome winner.

Bowls: Buxted Park celebrate brilliant weekend of wins in competitions

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:39 GMT

Buxted Park have had a brilliant weekend of wins in competitions last week.

Lewes RFC are crowned kings of Lanzarote

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:53 GMT

A combined Lewes rugby team were winners at an annual Lanzarote five-a-side beach event.

Dripping Yarns with David Arnold – Charles Sains: Dripping Pan referee who later led Lewes air raid defences

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:46:32 GMT

It’s nice to end this season’s Yarns by revealing all (or almost all) of the story behind a mystery photograph of two teams lined up at the Dripping Pan I featured last month.

Cycling: Strong Lewes Wanderers team heads to Hampshire

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:36:54 GMT

A strong Lewes team headed to Hampshire to compete in the Charloteville 50-mile time trial based around Bentley.

Judo: Seven youngsters earn promotion at the latest gradings at Bridgeview

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:27:20 GMT

Seven youngsters successfully earned promotion at Bridgeview Judo Club’s latest grading. Niah Salmon, Max Timlin and Olivia Akehurst all moved to the top of the red belt section as they converted second mons to third mons.

Diary of a Dart Player with Andy Relf: Man City win something!

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:20:20 GMT

Only Superleague darts on the horizon for me at the moment. My new team at the Tally-Ho are settling in to the new season well.