Outsiders and amateurs reign in Cartmel downpour
AMATEURS and outsiders were the toast of the occasion on a rain-sodden second day of racing at Cartmel.
Cartmel opener full of surprises
GRAND National-winning pedigree counted for nothing at Cartmel on Saturday as two jockeys who count horse racing’s biggest prize among their triumphs came up short.
Barrow AFC chairman not seeking instant success
BLUEBIRDS chairman Brian Keen is not demanding an instant escape from the Conference North, despite being buoyed by Dave Bayliss’s early transfer activity.
Barrow Island shine in the sun at Furness Cavaliers tourney: PICTURE SPECIAL
THE sun shone down on Rampside Road as 22 teams competed in Furness Cavaliers’ annual junior football tournament.
A Holy Family affair at Lindal CC
AROUND 100 children from six South Cumbrian schools took part in a Kwik Cricket festival hosted and organised by Lindal Moor.
Tributes to former Barrow and Burnley keeper Thomson
HARRY Thomson, a goalkeeper whose European heroics earned him the name ‘God in a Green Jersey’ has died, age 72. (2 comments)
Holt optimistic over Barrow Raiders' defensive improvements
RAIDERS boss Darren Holt hopes the side’s defensive woes are behind them after a run of improved performances.
Steph excels for Ulverton Harriers
STEPH Gillies defied hostile weather conditions to emerge as one of Hoad Hill Harriers’ star performers in this year’s Dentdale Run.
Maiden win for Barrow rally ace Williams
COOL-HEADED co-driver Chris Williams celebrated victory in his first rally alongside Alex Allingham in the Mid Wales Stages.
New youth structure brought under Barrow AFC banner
THE long-term future of Barrow AFC is looking brighter after the cream of the area’s talented young footballers were taken under the Holker Street banner. (14 comments)
Match gold for Furness angler John
ANGLERS braved the cold conditions to compete in the Furness Fishing Association beach section’s opening match of the season – the Committee Shield.
Bayliss wishing Pearson well after Barrow AFC exit
DAVE Bayliss has offered former Bluebirds captain Mike Pearson his best wishes following the centre-back’s switch to Welsh outfit Airbus UK.
Gridiron going tough with Walney Terriers
EVENING Mail reporter and one-time rugby league player JONATHAN HUMPHRIES donned the shoulder pads and a helmet for an American Football training session at Walney Terriers’ new Hawcoat Park base
Barrow Olympic ace ups World Championship preparations
OLYMPIC distance runner Chris Thompson is heading for altitude in a bid to boost his preparations for this summer’s World Championships in Moscow.
Euan burns to victory in Malcom Wilson Rally
A BLISTERING run through Grizedale Forest propelled Euan Thorburn to a first Malcolm Wilson Rally title.
Barrow kick-boxer wins two England call-ups
COMBAT maestro Tom Younger has kicked his way on to two England teams in the space of a month.
South Cumbria rally ace McClure gearing up for new challenge
YOUNG race ace Aaron McClure will climb the next step on the ladder towards the British Rally Championship this year.
Dalton speedway ace Roynon's World Cup aim
THE lure of a World Cup call-up is driving speedway ace Adam Roynon on this season. (1 comment)
Cricket
Netherfield end Barrow's unbeaten run
Mini RL maestros in action on Walney
A SWARM of junior RL sides descended on Central Drive as preparations for the upcoming Furness Coaching Association season continue apace.
Furness gymnasts land nine-medal haul
FURNESS gymnasts used home advantage to the full as they won nine medals at the latest tournament.
Bowls
Lindal topple leaders Hawcoat
LINDAL Moor beat leaders Hawcoat Park in a very tight game in the Alan Myerscough Ulverston and District Bowling League. 
EVERYTHING looks to be in place for Dan Stewart’s best ever TT after he signed up for former leading British Superbike Championship Team and current Macau Grand Prix champions SMT. 
TWO immensely talented teenage cricketers are heading to the heat of the Middle East to compete in a major six-day tournament. 
HAWCOAT Park reached the last four of the Cumbria Cup with a hard-fought victory over Carlisle. 
ASKAM Under-14s bowed out of the BARLA National Cup despite a spirited display against Wakefield’s Stanley Rangers. 
HAWCOAT Park completed their record-breaking season by sealing the Raging Bull Cumbria Conference Division One crown with victory at Windermere. 
ASKAM produced an excellent display in the National Conference Division Two with an emphatic win over leaders Normanton at Fallowfield Park. 
BARROW CC are looking for a new professional after first-choice Australian Travis Head proved too good for his homeland to let go. 
PADDLE-POWERED table tennis ace Emily Bolton has jetted out to the Czech Republic to represent her country. 
SOUTH Cumbria’s brightest young footballing talents were on show at Holker Street for the Furness Football Performance Centre.
DALTON put themselves to the test and found out what national junior rugby is all about in a tough encounter against Westgate Wolves.
PGA golf professional Paul Rawlinson is busy getting the area’s youngsters into the swing of the sport. 
LINDAL Moor chiefs say their are “honoured” to have been reinstated to the North Lancs and Cumbria Cricket League Premier Divisionfollowing Appleby Eden’s shock resignation. 
THE Greengate Club were celebrating at the Monday League presentation night held at the West Shore Club after winning a number of trophies. 
BARROW Amateur Boxing Club fighters emerged with two regional belts after a tough night of pugilism in Grange. 
MILLOM rugby league club, the oldest amateur team in the world, celebrated their 140th anniversary by hosting the second round draw of the Rugby League Challenge Cup. 
CLOSE to 100 teams of eager youngsters took to the field for the annual GSK Ulverston Rangers junior football tournament. 
