Cricket
Oakham win kicks off T20
Oakham won the opening match in this year’s Rutland Twenty20 contest, beating Uppingham 2nd XI at the Lime Kilns.
Nassington rally leaves Stamford in search of first win
Stamford’s Sunday first team are still looking for their first win of the season in division one of the Rutland League.
Ryan rips through batsmen for Market Overton
Ryan Thwaite ripped apart Whittlesey’s innings, taking five wickets as Market Overton cruised to a 107 run victory on Sunday.
Dixon’s 77 is not enough for Bourne
Tom Dixon struck 77 as Bourne fell short against Finedon Dolben in division one of the Rutland League on Sunday.
Howe’s six-wicket haul sets up Uppingham victory
Chris Howe took six wickets as Uppingham saw off Medbourne in a low-scoring game at Castle Hill on Sunday.
Two half-centuries and a brilliant 140 on a mixed day for Oakham
Oakham’s batsmen were among the big-hitters on a mixed day for the club’s two sides in the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Deeping knocked off perch; Bourne’s hopes ended by rain
Market Deeping were brought down to earth with a heavy loss knocking them off top spot in the Readers Lincolnshire Premier League on Saturday.
Liam lashes another big century as Stamford stay top
Liam Davé hit another superb century as Stamford cruised to victory at Skegness to maintain top spot in the South Lincolnshire and Border League.
Dumford and Bennett push Town towards the top
Uppingham Town moved to within four points of top spot with a one-sided victory at Ibstock in division four of the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Strength is depth the secret to Deeping’s success
Strength in depth is the key to Lincolnshire Premier League leaders Market Deeping’s success.
Key games will test Stamford’s title credentials
Stamford Town’s next four games will reveal if they are genuine title contenders, according to skipper Andrew Hulme.
Countdown to Burghley Park Sixes is underway
Burghley Park Cricket Club annual Sixes week will take place from July 1 to 5 with the usual mix of day games and the evening sixes with Yaxley aiming to defend their title.
Dumford aims for T20 title
Rutland’s Twenty20 competition begins tomorrow evening with last year’s winning captain, Jamie Dumford, hoping for another all-Uppingham final.
Uffington lose a thriller
Uffington lost out in another close finish in the Rutland League’s third tier on Sunday.
Skipper’s instincts reap rewards for Oakham
Oakham skipper Matt Osman’s surprise decision to field first paid dividends in the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Stamford, Deeping, Burghley and Ufford Park reach semi-finals
Stamford Town dumped last year’s winners, Bourne, out of the Stamford Knock-Out Shield on Monday evening.
Burghley benefit from Uppingham’s wayward bowling
Wayward bowling cost Uppingham a place in the semi-finals of the Stamford Knock-out Shield on Monday evening.
Hodson’s five wickets help Barrowden to victory
Five wickets for Sam Hodson and three for Dale Howkins helped seal a second successive league victory for Barrowden on Sunday.
Deeping go top while Bourne are denied victory
Market Deeping returned to the top of the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League following a three wicket victory over Louth on Saturday.
Beaver and Morton rescue Uppingham a draw
The Uppingham Town juggernaut hit a few bumps on the road to promotion in the Everards Leicestershire League on Saturday.
Cricket: South Lincs and Border League review
Stamford moved top as the merry-go-round continued in the South Lincolnshire and Border League Premier Division on Saturday.
Davé blasts 155 to push Stamford top
Stamford Town opener Liam Davé struck a stunning 155 not out as his side beat struggling Welby to move to the summit of the South Lincolnshire and Border League.
Century glory for brothers
Two Bourne brothers have begun the cricket season at a blistering pace with both picking up centuries this week.
Stunning bronze for Alex
A teenage rider took bronze at a two star rated equestrian event at Houghton late last month.
Motleys have early opportunity to retake local honours
The Motley Crew will seek to restore honour swiftly when they host the Optimists at Edenham on Sunday.
Tour brings its benefits
Barrowden picked up an impressive 7-wicket Rutland League victory away at Hampton on Sunday.
Oakham’s second XI provide comfort
Oakham’s 2nd XI provided a small crumb of comfort on Saturday on an otherwise disappointing weekend at the Lime Kilns.
Bourne and Barnack win high-scoring semis
The quarter-finals of the Stamford Charity Cup threw up some high-scoring clashes with Bourne and Barnack among Monday evening’s big-hitters.
Tight at the top as Stamford and Billingborough both win
Just three points separate the top three teams in the South Lincolnshire & Border League Premier Division.
Mixed fortunes for Rutland sides in Leicestershire League video
Uppingham Town CC have moved up to second in the table as their sensational start to life in the Leicestershire league goes on.
Deeping and Bourne face batsmen at the top of their game
Bourne CC slipped into the bottom two of the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League after Saturday’s round of matches.
Cricketers tour Test grounds on two wheels to fund pavilion
Nine members of a cricket club put themselves pain bar over the bank holiday to raise money to replace their dilapidated pavilion.
Skipper can’t rescue the Crew
The Motley Crew took on Burghley Park CC on Sunday with their hosts batting first.
Deeping heap more disappointment on Bourne
A hat-trick and a skipper’s knock when it was most needed steered Market Deeping to a three wicket victory against Bourne on Saturday.
Cox claims seven wickets as Uppingham march on
Uppingham remain hot on the tails of the leaders in division four of the Everards Leicestershire League after their fourth win in five matches.
Bourne win county’s Twenty20 title
Bourne have won the Winkworth Cup for the first time since the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League began in 2000, beating Bracebridge Heath in the final yesterday.
Empingham are settling quickly in the top flight
Empingham picked up their third victory since promotion to the Grantham League’s top flight, beating Sileby by four wickets at Exton Road yesterday.
Uppingham cruise to cup victory
Uppingham Town cruised to a first round victory in the John Wilcox Cup at Yaxley yesterday afternoon.
Billingborough take the lead as Stamford knock Bourne off top spot
Billingbrough moved to the top of the South Lincolnshire and Border League on Saturday, capitalising on Stamford’s victory at previous leaders Bourne.
Batsmen will play vital role in derby showdown
Get the batting right and Bourne will give their high-flying rivals Deeping a run for their money in the derby at Outgang Road tomorrow.
Marko skipper reflects on a superb start
Market Overton’s superb start to the season has even surprised their skipper Paul Thwaites, he admitted after his side’s latest win on Sunday.
Stamford aim to topple the leaders
Stamford Cricket Club will go into their match against South Lincolnshire league leaders Bourne with a spring in their step tomorrow.
County cap for former Marko batsman
Former Market Overton and Oakham School cricketer Matthew Boyce was one of two players to receive county caps at Leicestershire County Cricket Club today.
Bourne and Ufford Park enjoy Shield wins
Bourne and Ufford Park cricket clubs won in the Twenty20 Stamford Knockout Shield on Monday evening.
Understrength Oakham have a day to forget
Oakham Cricket Club paid the price for a threadbare squad with defeats for the first and second team in the Leicestershire and Rutland League on Saturday and Sunday.
Deeping are knocked off their perch as top two battle
Market Deeping were knocked of top spot by new Lincolnshire Premier League leaders Grimsby who won a narrow battle between the top two on Saturday.
Uppingham claim narrow Rutland League victory
Uppingham beat Newborough by five runs to move up to fourth in Rutland League’s second division yesterday afternoon.
Big win lifts Bourne to the summit
Bourne Cricket Club’s 2nd XI moved to the top of the South Lincolnshire and Border League after cruising to 153 run win against Woodhall Spa 2nd.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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