Craig Derbyshire says it will be a guaranteed war when he clashes with Matt Windle this Friday, December 8th, for the Commonwealth Light Flyweight crown. Windle will defend his belt against the Doncaster fighter at the Lions Centre in Grand Cayman - with all the action FREE to watch LIVE on Fightzone.

22-year-old Logan Sargeant will continue to race in Formula 1 in 2024 for the Williams team, which means that the whole grid of 20 drivers will remain unchanged for at least the start of next season.

It is with the deepest regret that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the passing of IOC Honour Member Henry Kissinger at the age of 100. A long-time friend of the Olympic Movement and sports enthusiast, Mr Kissinger played a crucial role in proposing wide-ranging reforms to the IOC as a member of the Executive Committee of the IOC 2000 Commission.

Two-time Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee MBE has today become the Official Sport Ambassador to the 2024 UK Corporate Games that will be taking place in Leeds. The UK Corporate Games, which has been running since 1993, is ranked as the most comprehensive multi-sport event in this country.

Sheffield’s Keanen Wainwright believes that Haithem Laamouz will bring out the best in him, as they prepare to go head-to-head for the Commonwealth Silver Lightweight Title on December 2nd. The pair will headline at the Hotel Intercontinental, St Julians, in Malta with the main bout and undercard broadcast LIVE/FREE on Fightzone. Laamouz brings all the experience.

She's already netted 150 goals in her short career, but Olivia Buckle, 8, has never been happier than when she met her football heroine, Katie Thompson, last week. Hull City Ladies star striker Katie presented Olivia with a specially signed shirt after the Cottingham youngster was fortunate enough to win a competition giveaway arranged by local health group NLG.

Leeds-based digital marketing agency Bobble Digital is sponsoring local ice hockey team Leeds Knights for the 2023-24 season. The 107th season runs from October 2023 to April 2024, and the Knights will play each weekend for 82 weeks, with games held at Planet Ice in Leeds and other UK ice hockey stadiums as part of the Planet Ice NIHL National Division.

The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has scored a new sponsor for its Brigade football team. Solution Performance Group (SPG) has funded the new kit and will appear on the shirts for the rest of the season. West Yorkshire is ranked as the top fire and rescue authority in the region and one of the best in the country.

Wharfedale’s Mini & Junior section are proudly seen wearing their new rugby shirts which have been kindly, and generously sponsored by the following People/Businesses: Sarah Barraclough - Skipton Properties Greg Markham - PIB Insurance Tom Wareing - Wareing Joinery Alex Schepisi - Eccles Greenwood Financial Planning LLP Three of the sponsors, Sarah Barraclough, Tom Wareing and Alex Schepsi-Eccl…

Ed Williams has been reporting for the Yorkshire Times, part of the p.ublished group of online newspapers, on his local club, Wharfedale RUFC. The travelling faithful turned The Sycamores (Home of West Park Rugby Club) into the Avenue for this rare Evening KO.

The National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships (NJIRC) will return to Leeds and London in 2024, organisers London Youth Rowing (LYR), have confirmed. Following the hugely successful introduction of NJIRC in Leeds last year, accompanying the original NJIRC event in London, LYR will again host the event across both locations to provide an event that is truly inclusive and accessible.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) appears likely to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after the only likely alternative, Australia, declined to bid. This will be the second time that the Middle East has hosted the tournament, following last year’s 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In this long-running series of articles, we will be reviewing some of the action in the world of British tennis, from Grand Slams to Juniors. We are covering the action monthly, and highlighting a selection of players who have won titles or made noteworthy performances for that month.

IMPACT Wrestling returned to the North of England for their major shows in the UK for the first time in nearly eight years. The event in Newcastle saw TURNING POINT recorded, in what was a filled to capacity venue, with a great atmosphere throughout the event.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen simply dominated the red flag interrupted Mexican Grand Prix today, setting a new record of 16 victories in a season, whilst there was heartache for his team-mate and local hero Sergio Pérez who crashed out on the opening lap.

With the 2023/24 Champions League hitting the halfway point for group stages, many fans will be excited to see how the likes of Man City, Man United, Newcastle and Arsenal will continue performing to score a place in the finals.

This year’s Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen continued his rich vein of form at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas this weekend by taking victories in both yesterday’s Sprint race and today’s Grand Prix, notching up a career tally of 50 F1 wins despite only being 26 years old.

England Rugby has a rich and storied history, with a long line of legendary players who have donned the iconic white jersey. While fans worldwide passionately support their favourite players and teams, one aspect often overlooked is the correct pronunciation of players' names.

Wharfedale recovered after a shocking first half to make the score look respectable. As bad as Dale played, Ionians upped their game and exploited every opportunity to add to their total and end the first half leading by 26 points to 6. Dale rallied in the second half and managed to score 3 tries.

For anyone with even a hint of a sweet tooth, chocolate is irresistible. However, the average chocolate bar is loaded with sugar and saturated fat, making it unhealthy. But opting for chocolate with high cocoa content and low sugar can be much better. Surprisingly, cocoa, the plant from which chocolate is made, is rich in antioxidants and other nutritional benefits.

A strong performance by Otley kept them in touch until well into the second half. Wharfedale then pinned Otley back and gradually built the score to gain a bonus point win and keep Otley to a solitary try. Wharfedale announced their intent from the kick-off. A mixture off strong carrying from the forwards and good handling from the backs moved the ball deep into Otley territory.

26-year-old Max Verstappen has this evening become the Formula 1 World Champion for a third year running following the Sprint race in Qatar. Full details and report to follow after tomorrow evening’s Qatar Grand Prix.

The All Blacks are the most popular rugby union team at the Rugby World Cup, according to a study that ranked the teams’ popularity based off their combined social media followings; With a combined social media following of more than 4.3million, England are the second most popular team at the Rugby World Cup; South Africa, France and Ireland rounded off the top five.

Wharfedale turned this game around in the second half to come back 25 – 12 down to gain a fantastic 5-point win against worthy opponents. Sheffield dominated the first half, forcing the home side to concede penalties.

Harry Redknapp has described outgoing Huddersfield Town manager Neil Warnock as “a sensible football man who knows the game.” Speaking to GB News, the veteran coach also told how the old fashioned hairdryer treatment, which Warnock often handed out, is no longer acceptable in the game: “I think actually is (Warnock’s) age is going down every year.