Sport

Over the past decade, the Government and other establishments have continued to ensure young people have enough sporting opportunities. This could either be through their schools or extra-curricular clubs. A lot of these activities need arranging, managing and running and most of the time, they are run by volunteers. These...

Over the last few years, atmospheres at football grounds, in particular Premier League grounds, have been subdued and been criticised for being too quiet. We’ve seen Manchester United introduce a singing section to try and raise sound levels. However, there are supporters clubs and some teams that believe in bringing...

Darlington 1883 striker Amar Purewal managed to score his 50th goal for the club in a 7-1 victory over Harrogate Railway Athletic. The striker, 24, who joined the club in 2012 scored a hat-trick in the match to continue his impressive scoring run this season. He is the first player...

Football can provide dreams for people around the world. From being a child to a fully-grown adult, football fans always dream about being a superstar. The majority of players make it at a young age but the non-league football ladder provides players the opportunity to develop their game at a...

Scunthorpe United striker Paddy Madden was unhappy with referee Andy Haines after the 2-1 Johnstone’s Paint Trophy defeat against Notts County on Tuesday night. Madden criticised Haines’ performance after both he and Andrew Boyce had goals disallowed late on. “We dominated the game but it’s ended in defeat so it’s...

Following the Men’s Roller Derby World Cup earlier this year, participation in the sport is increasing according to Lincoln Imposters captain, Kirsty Johnson. Kirsty Johnson during training The Imposters only played their first game a year ago, but the number of people taking part is continuing to grow as they...

Lincoln City manager Gary Simpson is delighted with the impact of Alan Power after he came off the bench to earn the Imps a point against Wrexham. Power, who has been a near ever present for the club since joining in 2011, hadn’t started a game since he was dropped...

When former Lincoln Ladies Chairman Geoff Adams sought the help of local businessman Ray Trew to support his vision for the rising club, he had no idea of the controversy it would cause. A no brainer you would say, a local man, with local money investing in a local project...

For most football players, their path into football begins at the prestigious academies of football league clubs. However this is not the case for all. Hartley in action for Corby Town Across England, an increasing number of independent football academies are being established to offer hopefuls a second chance, as...

The name BBL stands for British Basketball League and is the premier men's professional Basketball League in the United Kingdom. It currently consists of 13 teams who are based in both England and Scotland. The leagues head offices are located in Leicester. The teams who participate in the BBL are...

Getting first team football is the most valuable thing for a younger player to get, said on loan Gainsborough Trinity forward, Curtis Bateson. Bateson continues to train with Scunthorpe despite loan move. Bateson has been on loan with Gainsborough since August after joining from Scunthorpe United, and has found himself...