http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/ All the latest news on sports in Newcastle and across the North East en-gb JournalLive no All the latest news on sports in Newcastle and across the North East Newcastle Sports, sports in the North East http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/10/09/your-chance-to-row-in-at-durham-61634-21999163/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/10/09/your-chance-to-row-in-at-durham-61634-21999163/ DURHAM Rowing Club are anxious to convince would-be members that theirs is not a sport just for the super-fit because they believe its image is scaring people off, writes STUART RAYNER. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/10/07/umpire-decision-a-blow-to-students-61634-21978356/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/10/07/umpire-decision-a-blow-to-students-61634-21978356/ A CONTROVERSIAL last-minute umpiring decision consigned Durham University to their first Men’s National League defeat. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/09/30/hockey-winning-start-for-students-61634-21926277/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/09/30/hockey-winning-start-for-students-61634-21926277/ DURHAM University made a winning start to life in hockey’s Men’s National League with victory over Barford Tigers. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/09/27/charlotte-s-posh-emporium-is-a-big-hit-61634-21910447/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/09/27/charlotte-s-posh-emporium-is-a-big-hit-61634-21910447/ THE recent completion of Park End Equestrian arena, located in the North Tyne Valley near Wark village, is attracting interest from top trainers and competition riders across the country. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/09/20/queen-of-manor-lands-treble-top-61634-21859056/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/09/20/queen-of-manor-lands-treble-top-61634-21859056/ VANESSA Ramm retained her National Hunter Supreme Championship Show Amateur Championship title for the second consecutive year at Adington Manor Equestrian Centre after a thrilling competition which saw her take three out of four firsts in the section. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/08/14/cycling-no-pressure-on-cyclists-61634-21530026/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/08/14/cycling-no-pressure-on-cyclists-61634-21530026/ GREAT Britain’s much-lauded cycling team turn their attention to the velodrome tomorrow where they are predicted to sweep all before them knowing they are already over halfway to exceeding their Athens medal total. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/08/09/draw-is-kind-to-boxing-hopefuls-61634-21501553/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/08/09/draw-is-kind-to-boxing-hopefuls-61634-21501553/ THE region’s bid for Beijing glory begins this weekend with half of the North East and Cumbria’s contingent of 16 competitors in action. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/08/07/olympics-missing-this-opportunity-would-be-so-cruel-a-twist-61634-21480133/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/08/07/olympics-missing-this-opportunity-would-be-so-cruel-a-twist-61634-21480133/ WHEN the Olympic flame is lit in Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium tomorrow, 14 Northern athletes will be hoping it signals the start of the best three weeks of their life – but two are already facing the possibility it could be their worst. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/07/19/rowing-investment-starting-to-earn-return-61634-21368785/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/07/19/rowing-investment-starting-to-earn-return-61634-21368785/ THE growing strength of North East rowing was underlined yesterday when Kieren Emery and Stuart McCluskey were named in Great Britain’s squad for the World Junior Championships. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/07/12/rowing-gb-side-has-strong-north-east-selection-61634-21328849/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/07/12/rowing-gb-side-has-strong-north-east-selection-61634-21328849/ THIRTEEN of the 34 rowers representing Great Britain at this month’s World Under-23 Championships will be either based in or studying in the North East. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/06/21/tennis-easy-draw-can-boost-murray-s-chances-61634-21127365/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/06/21/tennis-easy-draw-can-boost-murray-s-chances-61634-21127365/ BRITISH number one Andy Murray hopes to “progress deep into the tournament” at Wimbledon this year – and relishes the prospect of lining up against “one of my favourite players in the world” when he takes on veteran Frenchman Fabrice Santoro in the first round next week. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/06/21/on-fire-bandits-send-out-warning-61634-21127425/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/06/21/on-fire-bandits-send-out-warning-61634-21127425/ THIS weekend promises to serve up some superb speedway action as Berwick Bandits contest a North East derby against Redcar Bears while Newcastle Diamonds take on the might of the King’s Lynn Stars. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/06/13/cycling-downing-driven-on-by-sibling-rivalry-61634-21067429/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/06/13/cycling-downing-driven-on-by-sibling-rivalry-61634-21067429/ DEAN Downing will have an extra incentive to win Sunday’s Beaumont Trophy – to avoid being outdone by his little brother, writes STUART RAYNER. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/31/rowing-north-pair-prepare-for-olympics-61634-21002228/ Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/31/rowing-north-pair-prepare-for-olympics-61634-21002228/ HEXHAM’S Matt Wells earned a rest today but there was no such luck for Durham’s Jess Eddie at the rowing world cup in Lucerne, Switzerland. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/29/tennis-sharapova-struggles-through-61634-20988928/ Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/29/tennis-sharapova-struggles-through-61634-20988928/ TOP seed Maria Sharapova said she only had herself to blame as she came close to becoming the first high-profile casualty in this year’s French Open. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/07/hockey-re-think-required-to-challenge-elite-61634-20871622/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/07/hockey-re-think-required-to-challenge-elite-61634-20871622/ DURHAM University have become the first North East team promoted to the men’s England Hockey League – but director of hockey Gavin Featherstone has warned they must now decide if they want to continue progressing or tread water. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/01/rowing-wells-fit-to-link-up-with-team-in-munich-61634-20845320/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/05/01/rowing-wells-fit-to-link-up-with-team-in-munich-61634-20845320/ MATT Wells will be reunited with double sculls partner Stephen Rowbotham at this season’s opening rowing world cup. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/04/30/powerlifting-gavin-wants-to-lift-records-61634-20839440/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/04/30/powerlifting-gavin-wants-to-lift-records-61634-20839440/ DURHAM’S Gavin Walker has set his sights on becoming a double world record holder at the age of 70 in the sport of powerlifting. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/04/29/hockey-durham-s-on-track-for-big-league-61634-20833218/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/04/29/hockey-durham-s-on-track-for-big-league-61634-20833218/ DURHAM University’s hopes of playing in next season’s men’s England Hockey League remain on course after James Warburton inspired an eight-minute purple patch in a 5-3 play-off win over Midlands champions Harbourne. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/04/16/new-pool-captures-cook-s-imagination-61634-20770902/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports/2008/04/16/new-pool-captures-cook-s-imagination-61634-20770902/ A breathtaking new Olympic pool opens at the end of this week and, as Mark Douglas hears, it can have a dramatic impact on swimming in the region