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From the back pages, May 20: England’s Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson ‘as good as I’ve seen’ – Cook

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:13:25 GMT

Alastair Cook’s first Test on home soil as England captain ended in a comfortable win, although it took an hour of supremely destructive fast bowling from Stuart Broad and James Anderson to lend the start of the Ashes summer something resembling a sense of decisive momentum. “We thought that would be a pretty tough chase,” Cook said after England’s 170-run victory. “We knew if we put the ball in the right areas we could cause damage. But there’s still a lot of nerves in there when you walk in in the morning.” (The Guardian)

VIDEO: Alderman praises Davies as Three Bridges beat derby rivals

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:24:13 GMT

Three Bridges captain Danny Alderman admitted he did not expect his side to beat last season ‘s title contenders Horsham at their own ground which his young side managed to do by 31 runs on Saturday.

SUSSEX LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Cuckfield remain joint top despite heavy defeat

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:21:20 GMT

PREMIER DIVISION: Cuckfield remain joint top of the Sussex Premier League despite a heavy defeat at Brighton and Hove on Saturday. Worthing are now equal top following a narrow 3 run win at Hastings ahead of Last Year’s Champions Preston Nomads who enjoyed their first win on 2013 by six wickets at Chichester.

From the back pages, May 19: It’s over to Roo, Moyes

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:15:38 GMT

ALEX FERGUSON happily washed his hands of the Wayne Rooney problem and told David Moyes: “You can deal with it now.” Fergie takes charge of his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United boss tomorrow — against West Brom — and once again Rooney will not take part after asking to leave. (The Sun)

From the back pages, May 18: Swing king James Anderson hits right notes to join the England chart toppers

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:27 GMT

At two minutes before 3 o’clock on a bitterly cold Lord’s afternoon, James Anderson looked down at the ball in his hand and stretched out into the rhythmical 15-pace run that has characterised the best years of his England career. Seconds later it had nestled in the hands of Graeme Swann at second slip, via Peter Fulton’s outside edge, giving Anderson his 300th Test wicket. (The Times)

From the back pages, May 17: David Beckham was one of best and most significant footballers of his generation

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:12:03 GMT

The most common reaction to news of David Beckham’s retirement this afternoon has been affected surprise because of a widespread belief that he actually retired several years ago – ha, ha – but such cynicism is unlikely to last too long. Strip away the celebrity circus that surrounded him and Beckham should be regarded as one of the best footballers this island has produced in the Premier League era, and certainly the most significant. (The Times)

Contentious penalty denies GP2’s Jolyon a podium finish

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:13:46 GMT

Southwater racer Jolyon Palmer has retained sixth place in this year’s GP2 championship standings after a positive end to a frustrating weekend in Barcelona.

Dan is top Jogger at Hastings run

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:36 GMT

Horsham Joggers competed in two events on Sunday May 12 - the Hastings five-mile Road Race and the Portslade Hedgehoppers five-mile Fun Run.

Town ready to welcome Sussex for cricket festival

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:08 GMT

World record-breaking scores and high-quality cricket have helped make Horsham Cricket Week the most eagerly anticipated event in the town’s sporting calendar.

Faygate Utd hope to toast Charter Status by joining the County League

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:13 GMT

Faygate United FC are eagerly waiting to find out if they will be accepted into the Sussex County League.

Thousands of Horsham school kids set to swing to the same tune

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:33:54 GMT

Ambitious plans to make golf as accessible to school children in Horsham as football and cricket this week swung into action.

Billingshurst beat Clymping to lift the Vernon Wentworth Cup

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:18 GMT

Billingshurst FC brought the curtain down on their season by lifting the Vernon Wentworth Cup after a 4-1 win over Clymping in the Worthing final last night (Wednesday).

Chris Nash to skipper Sussex at Horsham Festival of Cricket

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03:53 GMT

Homegrown hero Chris Nash says leading Sussex out on the Horsham ground where he first lifted a bat will be one of the proudest moments of his stellar career so far.

From the back pages, May 16: Ivanovic pounces in the 93RD MINUTE to snatch Europa League glory for Blues in Amsterdam

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:23:14 GMT

Branislav Ivanovic headed home from a corner in injury time to secure the Europa League for Chelsea in dramatic fashion after a 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam. Fernando Torres earlier gave Chelsea the lead just before the hour mark when he brushed off Luisao and rounded goalkeeper Artur Moraes before tapping into the empty net to send the Blues travelling support into raptures. (Daily Mail)

American football reunion will remember Jeanette

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:16:18 GMT

The life of Jeanette Gore - one of the driving forces behind an American Football team which ran in Horsham during the ‘90s - will be remembered at a special reunion later this month.

Horsham golfer Marco Penge comes from six down to win junior ‘major’

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:13:32 GMT

Prodigious golfing talent Marco Penge pulled off the biggest win of his fledgling career by lifting the boys Fairhaven Trophy.

VIDEO: Roffey CC against Hastings

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:06 GMT

Watch action from Roffey’s Sussex Premier League game against Hastings on Saturday.

From the back pages, May 15: Cup heroes Wigan relegated as Pod fires Gunners into fourth

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:34:02 GMT

WIGAN’S eight-year Premier League stay is over — just days after their greatest triumph. Roberto Martinez’s FA Cup heroes were dumped into the Championship by Arsenal who move back ahead of Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification. (The Sun)

Bike fanatic Kevin, 50, revving his engines to ride on the world stage

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:44:05 GMT

A local rider from Horsham will share a track with the best in the business at the next round of the World Superbikes Championships.

From the back pages, May 14: Mancini sacked! A year after winning the title City fire Italian boss with Kidd set to take charge of final two games

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:13:51 GMT

Roberto Mancini has been sacked by Manchester City a year to the day after lifting the Premier League title. The City bosses position was under threat ahead of the FA Cup final with Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini heavily linked with the position. (Daily Mail)