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Netball: Emma Woodings on her Netball priorities

JournalLive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:29:00 GMT

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.

Netball: Team Northumbria looking to move on up

JournalLive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Swimming: Stephanie Proud ready for a final Olympic bid

JournalLive — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Swimming: No one but myself to blame - Steph Proud

JournalLive — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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

JournalLive — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Swimming: Jo Jackson disappointed after bowing out

JournalLive — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Rowing: Duo's GB World Championship call

JournalLive — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Swimming: Room-mates are rivals in Shanghai

JournalLive — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Rowing: North East trio names in Olympic squad

JournalLive — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Archery: Alan Wills targeting a team medal

JournalLive — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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

JournalLive — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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

Women's Football: Paying a massive price for progress

JournalLive — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT

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.

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

JournalLive — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT

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

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Help our stars take award honours

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Equestrian: All the fun of the Borders Festival of the Horse

JournalLive — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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

Equestrian: Treble joy for in-form Jill Blackshaw

JournalLive — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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

JournalLive — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Best of the north being sought

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

MBNA Northern Sports Awards: Nominations invited for new sports awards

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

Swimming: Seeking more from British swimmers

JournalLive — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

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