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Netball: Emma Woodings on her Netball priorities Jan 26 2012

SHE has only been in the country a few weeks, but Emma Woodings might already have a claim on the title of the North East’s smartest athlete.Read

Netball: Team Northumbria looking to move on up Jan 26 2012

HAVING secured the right to top-level netball in the North East for the next four years, Team Northumbria are now looking to make the next step.Read

Swimming: Stephanie Proud ready for a final Olympic bid Nov 11 2011

STEPHANIE Proud has twice narrowly failed to reach the Olympics – but the North East swimmer insists she hasn’t allowed it to eat away at her as she prepares for a third and final attempt.Read

Swimming: No one but myself to blame - Steph Proud Jul 30 2011

STEPH Proud’s long wait for her first taste of World Championship action ended in disappointment – but the Sunderland swimmer was not about to point the finger of blame at anyone but herself, writes DAVID JORDAN.Read

Swimming: Jemma Lowe’s hoping she will end on a high Jul 28 2011

JEMMA Lowe stormed into today’s World Championship 200m butterfly final as the first fastest – and admits anything is possible when she goes for gold in China.Read

Swimming: Jo Jackson disappointed after bowing out Jul 27 2011

OLYMPIC bronze medallist Jo Jackson admits she must be patient in her pursuit of a return to swimming’s top table after bowing out of the 200m freestyle heats at the World Championships.Read

Rowing: Duo's GB World Championship call Jul 26 2011

NEWCASTLE’S Kieren Emery and Stockton’s Katherine Copeland have been called into Great Britain’s World Championship squads after winning their events in the under-23 equivalent at the weekend.Read

Swimming: Room-mates are rivals in Shanghai Jul 25 2011

JEMMA Lowe joined fellow Brit Ellen Gandy in the final of the 100m butterfly at the World Championships – but knows her room-mate in China will quickly become her foe this evening.Read

Rowing: North East trio names in Olympic squad Jul 20 2011

ONLY three usual North East suspects were named in Great Britain’s squad for next month’s Olympic qualifiers, but the sheer weight of rowers in action today highlights the sports’ growing strength in the region.Read

Archery: Alan Wills targeting a team medal Jul 13 2011

NORTH East archer Alan Wills believes three could be the magic number in his hunt for London 2012 glory – he believes the team event is his best chance of climbing the podium.Read

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Ben Stokes' exploits earn new award Jul 05 2011

YOUNG Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes has scooped a prestigious regional award after bursting on to the national scene in the past 12 months.Read

Women's Football: Paying a massive price for progress Jun 25 2011

ENGLAND'S women will take on the world next week fresher than ever, according to Jill Scott. The midfielder just wishes the North East had not been made to pay the price.Read

Special Olympics: Middlesbrough man set to lead out team Great Britain Jun 25 2011

TO speak to Andrew Hetherington about his upcoming appearance at the Special Olympics, you would not know the 22-year-old had learning difficulties.Read

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Help our stars take award honours Jun 09 2011

NEWCASTLE captain Kevin Nolan and Whitley Bay’s Wembley heroes are among a number of North East sports stars in the running to land prestigious awards.Read

Equestrian: All the fun of the Borders Festival of the Horse May 21 2011

A programme of events is under way to mark the 10th Borders Festival of the Horse.Read

Equestrian: Treble joy for in-form Jill Blackshaw May 14 2011

A NORTHUMBERLAND eventer is off to a flying start after she won her first three affiliated pre-novice competitions of the season on the trot.Read

Cycling: Horizon Fitness team set to take part in Northern Rock Cyclone Apr 28 2011

WOMEN'S cycling team Horizon Fitness has become the first to confirm its full side for this summer's National Elite Road Racing Championships in Newcastle.Read

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Best of the north being sought Mar 15 2011

NOMINATIONS are being sought for a major new sports awards event.Read

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Nominations invited for new sports awards Mar 15 2011

NOMINATIONS are being sought for a major new sports awards event.Read

Swimming: Seeking more from British swimmers Mar 14 2011

THE British Gas Swimming Championships ended with a rejuvenated David Davies enjoying an emotional win in the 1,500metres freestyle.Read

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