http://www.metronews.co.uk// Top stories for Sport http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1071605_french_test SHARKS must up their game if they are to survive one of the toughest pools in the Heineken Cup. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1071605_french_test Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071607_the_resurgent_robins__ RESURGENT Altrincham subjected Salisbury City to their fourth successive defeat on Tuesday night. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071607_the_resurgent_robins__ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1071609_playing_the_blues_ FULL-BACK Nick Macleod was denied a dream debut for Sharks against his former club Cardiff by a try just before injury time. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1071609_playing_the_blues_ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071611_bowdons_seconds_develop_a_winning_habit THE BOWDON juggernaut continued to roll at the weekend as the second XV swept aside Didsbury Toc H to register their fourth win in a row. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071611_bowdons_seconds_develop_a_winning_habit Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071616_all_hail_hale_ladies HALE Golf Club ladies’ team made it a magnificent double for Trafford’s nine-hole clubs as they won the MDLGA Bell Cup in emphatic style at Tytherington. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071616_all_hail_hale_ladies Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071617_alty_triumph_over_bogey_team_ ALTRINCHAM made it three wins and a draw from their last four games with a deserved win over sixth-placed Ebbsfleet United on Saturday. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1071617_alty_triumph_over_bogey_team_ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1070417_costly_loss_for_sharks SALE Sharks’ mid-week defeat against London Irish cost the side more than just their unbeaten start to the season. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1070417_costly_loss_for_sharks Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070418_alty_make_a_point Fielding the same side and formation that beat Mansfield Town the previous week, Altrincham came close to their first ever away win against ex-League side, Rushden and Diamonds, on Monday night. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070418_alty_make_a_point Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070420_the_history_boys SHARKS had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Friday after recording their fourth win of the season against Gloucester. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070420_the_history_boys Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070421_oisins_retain_lancashire_title GAELIC FOOTBALL: Oisins retained their Under-10s Lancashire League title against St Lawrence’s at Old Bedians last Saturday.zpatrick blew for full-time. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070421_oisins_retain_lancashire_title Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070422_bowdons_teams_celebrate_a_winning_weekend LOCAL RUGBY: Bowdon made it three wins out of three with a solid 30-16 victory over Isle of Man side Vagabonds to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070422_bowdons_teams_celebrate_a_winning_weekend Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070423_fantastic_flixton IT was third time lucky for Flixton in a record-breaking victory in the Manchester Alliance Dunham Forest Trophy final. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1070423_fantastic_flixton Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1069357_sale_sharks_23_gloucester_9 SALE Sharks maintained their flying start to the season in magnificent style and in the process created their own little slice of history. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1069357_sale_sharks_23_gloucester_9 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1069071_the_going_gets_tough SHARKS’ trophy chasing campaign is about to get tougher, as the team prepare for three games in eight days. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1069071_the_going_gets_tough Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069072_first_win_at_moss_lane ALTRINCHAM secured their first home win of the season with a late winner against bottom of the table Lewes, from East Sussex. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069072_first_win_at_moss_lane Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069073_luke_snatches_win FOR a third week Sharks’ unbreached defence secured a close victory for the Stockport-based side. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069073_luke_snatches_win Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069075_kids_have_a_ball_at_junior_tennis_tournament FIFTY-six tennis players turned out for a one-day junior round robin doubles tournament held at Bowdon Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069075_kids_have_a_ball_at_junior_tennis_tournament Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069076_green_day_at_cavendish HEAVY rain in the new Manchester Alliance winter season at Cavendish meant several groups failed to complete the round. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069076_green_day_at_cavendish Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1069078_hawks_on_top Altrincham SFL: Chorlton’s Beech Sports were unable to prevent Trafford Hawks flying to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier division as they went down 6-2 to the leaders. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1069078_hawks_on_top Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069082_the_lions_share Leisure Leagues: White Lions head a collection of sides who haven’t dropped a point so far this season, and showed their class again on Sunday, hammering Deportivo Pongolle 10-0. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1069082_the_lions_share Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1067991_bristol_6_sale_sharks_9 FOR a third week Sharks’ unbreached defence secured a close victory for the Stockport-based side. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1067991_bristol_6_sale_sharks_9 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067421_rory_returns RORY Lamont emerged unscathed from his first competitive match in more than six months. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067421_rory_returns Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067427_blimey_charlie CHARLIE Hodgson snatched victory for Sharks in the final seconds of a tense match against Saracens. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067427_blimey_charlie Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067423_traffords_title_tie TRAFFORD Metro swimmers shared a thrilling victory with Royton at the final of the Manchester and District relay swimming gala at Broughton. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067423_traffords_title_tie Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067425_trophy_final_is_a_big_hit DAVYHULME Park duo Cheryl Gillings and Elaine McKenna were Trafford’s first ever players in the MENWN Golf Trophies final at Marple Golf Club. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067425_trophy_final_is_a_big_hit Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067426_struggle_continues_for_altrincham DEFEAT against Stevenage Borough on Saturday extended Altrincham’s run without a win to eight games. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067426_struggle_continues_for_altrincham Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067429_sale_seconds_claim_the_crown SALE Cricket Club’s second team have claimed the champions’ crown. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1067429_sale_seconds_claim_the_crown Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1066696_sale_sharks_18_saracens_15 CHARLIE Hodgson snatched victory for Sharks in the final seconds of a tense match against Saracens. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1066696_sale_sharks_18_saracens_15 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066427_ive_moved_on CHARLIE HODGSON has wiped England disappointments from his memory and is ready to focus exclusively on his club Sale Sharks. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066427_ive_moved_on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066429_bowdon_have_to_settle_for_second CRICKET: Bowdon will finish as runners-up in the ECB Premier League, to new champions Alderley Edge. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066429_bowdon_have_to_settle_for_second Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066430_fa_calls_for_respect THE Lancashire and Cheshire AFL, at the start of their Centenary season, continue to play a prominent role in the Football Association’s new behavioural campaign - the Respect programme. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066430_fa_calls_for_respect Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066432_goalless_game Altrincham played out their first goalless draw of the season against the recent league leaders Salisbury City. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066432_goalless_game Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1066434_mellor_win_over_hazel_grove_puts_them_in_pole_position DESPITE some horrendous weather virtually wiping out the Saturday fixture list there was enough action during the week to see Mellor retain their 100 per cent record and establish a clear lead at the top of the Premier division. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1066434_mellor_win_over_hazel_grove_puts_them_in_pole_position Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066435_jinx_ends_with_a_try THE only Premiership ground never before conquered by Sharks finally fell on Sunday, to a single try by Charlie Hodgson. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1066435_jinx_ends_with_a_try Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065520_sharks_aim_to_end_jinx ENGLAND international Mathew Tait will return to his old club on Sunday, with the aim of lifting the Kingston Park curse. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065520_sharks_aim_to_end_jinx Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065521_on_edge_bowdon_face_title_rivals_ CRICKET: Saturday’s clash of leading clubs Alderley Edge and Bowdon in the penultimate week of the season could decide the destination of the ECB Premiership title. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065521_on_edge_bowdon_face_title_rivals_ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065525_histon_inflict_defeat_on_struggling_robins ALTRINCHAM’S second long away trip in four days ended in their sixth successive game without a win. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065525_histon_inflict_defeat_on_struggling_robins Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065526_kates_great_start_ TEENAGER Kate Rawthore has made a big impact in her first full season at Sale Golf Club. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065526_kates_great_start_ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065527_alty_rue_missed_chances Altrincham’s first-ever visit to Eastbourne ended in disappointment when they failed to convert any of the numerous chances they created. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1065527_alty_rue_missed_chances Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/football/s/1064655_keep_out_silly_goals ALTRINCHAM manager Graham Heathcote believes his side have the quality to maintain their Blue Square Premier status in their own right this season - as long as they stop conceding sloppy goals. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/football/s/1064655_keep_out_silly_goals Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1064280_two_tries_in_two_wins_for_newcomer_tuilagi DAYS after signing for Sharks Andy Tuilagi scored two tries in two games for his new club. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1064280_two_tries_in_two_wins_for_newcomer_tuilagi Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064654_bowdon_lose_ground CRICKET: Bowdon lost ground on ECB Premier League leaders Alderley Edge despite a 55-run win against Urmston. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064654_bowdon_lose_ground Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1064653_ladies_ringleaders THERE was a large field of 165 ladies for the popular Ringway Golf Club Ladies Team Trios. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1064653_ladies_ringleaders Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1064652_lloyds_eye_top_double BOWLS: The Lloyds Hotel kept up their chase for the Gooddies Manchester Premier League title with a vital 10.5-5 win over high-fliers St Josephs.Cons. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1064652_lloyds_eye_top_double Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1064651_sue_rises_to_challenge ATHLETICS: Trafford AC’s Sue Moncrieff won the UK Challenge final of the women’s high jump with an impressive 1.84m at Eton. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1064651_sue_rises_to_challenge Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1063812_turners_fury A FURIOUS Andrew Turner insisted he has flushed four years of hard work down the pan after he failed to qualify for the 110m hurdles semi-finals in Beijing. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1063812_turners_fury Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/football/s/1063810_altrincham_1_kettering_town_1 AFTER an excellent away win at Woking on the opening day of the season, it has been a disappointing week for Altrincham FC. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/football/s/1063810_altrincham_1_kettering_town_1 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1063811_double_header DWAYNE Peel and Mathew Tait will both start for Sale Sharks in Friday’s pre-season friendly game against Leeds Carnegie at Edgeley Park. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1063811_double_header Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1063353_beat_the_deadline THE deadline to buy a Sale Sharks season ticket and secure your seat for the forthcoming season is next Tuesday, August 26 (at 12 noon). http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1063353_beat_the_deadline Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1063809_youngsters_can_get_in_the_swing_at_altrincham YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to get in the swing this bank holiday by Trafford Community Leisure Trust. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1063809_youngsters_can_get_in_the_swing_at_altrincham Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1063807_victory_decides_sale_champions BOWLS: LEVENSHULME have been crowned champions of the Sale and District League after a convincing win away at Crescent. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1063807_victory_decides_sale_champions Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1062705_up_up_up_and_away SALE Sharks players braved the great outdoors and a daredevil climb as part of their preparations for the new season. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1062705_up_up_up_and_away Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062706_winning_beginning ALTRINCHAM FC got their league campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 injury-time victory against Woking. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062706_winning_beginning Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062708_mclelland_targets_more_success_ FLIXTON Golf Club’s young star Marc McLelland has made rapid progress at the game he took up five years ago. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062708_mclelland_targets_more_success_ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062711_trafford_stay_in_division_one_after_close_shave_ ATHLETICS: Trafford Athletic Club’s B team came back from the brink to retain their division one status. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062711_trafford_stay_in_division_one_after_close_shave_ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062712_lloyds_power_on_after_early_shocks BOWLS: The Lloyds Hotel continued on their remorseless path to the championship in the Goodies Manchester Premier League with a win at British Plate. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1062712_lloyds_power_on_after_early_shocks Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061695_rorys_return_ SCOTLAND international Rory Lamont made a try-scoring comeback for Sale Sharks against Perpignan on Wednesday. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061695_rorys_return_ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061698_greet_the_saracens TICKETS are now on sale for Sharks’ first league game of the new season at Edgeley Park. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061698_greet_the_saracens Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1061699_altrincham_kick_off ALTRINCHAM FC kick off another season in the top-flight of non-league football on Saturday when they travel to Woking. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1061699_altrincham_kick_off Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1061701_fore_a_good_cause TRAFFORD golfers teamed up to support the Captain’s Charity Day at Acre Gate Golf Club in Flixton. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1061701_fore_a_good_cause Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1061702_aussie_taylor_helps_sale_to_secure_maximum_points SALE continued their improved form in the second half of the season with an impressive five-wicket victory over local rivals Stockport Georgians. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1061702_aussie_taylor_helps_sale_to_secure_maximum_points Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060744_testing_time_for_sharks SHARKS’ coaches are working to ensure their players are in peak physical condition for the start of the new season. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060744_testing_time_for_sharks Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060749_friendly_timetable SHARKS will play two friendly matches at Edgeley Park before the new Guinness Premiership season begins on September 7. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060749_friendly_timetable Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1060751_rorys_pga_exam_joy FORMER Ashton-on-Mersey junior Rory Walsh is thriving on the challenge of becoming a PGA golf professional. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1060751_rorys_pga_exam_joy Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1060752_bowlers_battle_through_to_merit_finals Bowls: Mike Bacon and other finalists enjoyed Trinity green in fine shape as it hosted the Sale and District Merit finals. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1060752_bowlers_battle_through_to_merit_finals Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1060753_altrincham_leisure_leagues_roundup Sunday: Red Star Reserves maintained their two-point grip on the top of the table after Mike Dean’s fine display saw them home 8-2 against fellow high fliers Usual Suspects. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1060753_altrincham_leisure_leagues_roundup Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059370_play_time_is_over THE Premiership’s most prolific ever try-scorer, Steve Hanley, has had to hang up his rugby boots due to a back injury. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059370_play_time_is_over Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1059824_can_your_child_be_the_new_tiger_woods SOMEWHERE out there in Greater Manchester is lurking outstanding golfing talent among the thousands of seven-14-year-old boys and girls we have in the region. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1059824_can_your_child_be_the_new_tiger_woods Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059369_munster_ticket_rush SINCE the announcement of the Heineken Cup dates last week, sales of Sharks season tickets have surged as supporters look to guarantee a ticket for the Munster game on Sunday, October 19 (kick-off 1pm). http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059369_munster_ticket_rush Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1059814_steele_backs_dwains_ban TRAFFORD athlete Andrew Steele has welcomed the news that Dwain Chambers failed to overturn the BOA Olympic drugs ban. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1059814_steele_backs_dwains_ban Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1059813_youngsters_take_shield PLAYERS in the Mersey Junior Championships had to endure some horrendous weather. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1059813_youngsters_take_shield Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059812_a_terrific_treble THE week’s heavy rain took a heavy toll of local games with several being called off due to waterlogged grounds. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059812_a_terrific_treble Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1059810_juniors_impress_in_league_game ATHLETICS: Trafford AC members young and old enjoyed a Cheshire League match at Macclesfield. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1059810_juniors_impress_in_league_game Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058753_lancashire_cup_is_challenge_for_club Stretford Cricket Club face arguably the biggest game in their history this weekend as they stand on the verge of the semi-finals of the prestigious Lancashire Cup. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058753_lancashire_cup_is_challenge_for_club Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058754_olympic_ambition TRAFFORD Athletics Club 400m star Andrew Steele is looking forward to competing in the Beijing Olympics next month after a traumatic 24 hours at the GB trials in Birmingham. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058754_olympic_ambition Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058755_mini_rugby_stars_hunt SALE Sharks rugby camps are being held at various locations in the northwest this summer. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058755_mini_rugby_stars_hunt Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058756_salt_turns_pro FORMER Ringway Golf Club junior star James Salt has seen his golfing career take a new direction after becoming the assistant professional at Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058756_salt_turns_pro Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058757_no_change_at_the_top WITH division one action limited to three games due to the play-off league now being in action there was no changes at the top of the table as all three of the top teams recorded victories. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058757_no_change_at_the_top Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058758_altrincham_leisure_leagues_roundup Chris Clarke was the star of the show this week for Whyte Celtic in the Altrincham Sunday Leisure League as they romped home 11-3 against Los Galacticos. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1058758_altrincham_leisure_leagues_roundup Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057730_sale_beat_mobberley Sale got back into winning ways on Saturday when they beat Mobberley by 129 runs. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057730_sale_beat_mobberley Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/football/s/1057732_a_close_shave NEW back row Luke Abraham has undergone a mini makeover since joining Sale Sharks. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/football/s/1057732_a_close_shave Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1057734_young_golfer_is_strokes_ahead RINGWAY Golf Club’s young star was the top finisher in the Cheshire stroke-play championships played out in varying conditions over three days at a splendid Wallasey course. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1057734_young_golfer_is_strokes_ahead Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1057739_few_changes_in_sale_and_district_division IN a thrilling Goodies Manchester Premier League match South Manchester RBL just lost out 8-7.5 and 172-149 at Budenbergs in a south Manchester derby. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1057739_few_changes_in_sale_and_district_division Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1057743_altrincham_leisure_leagues_round_up Red Star Reserves are still top of the table and won again this week 9-3 against MU The Future to cling on to the summit on goal difference from Usual Suspects, who were 6-4 victors against FC Mancunia. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1057743_altrincham_leisure_leagues_round_up Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1057745_lacrosse_stars_looking_to_make_progress There is a big contingent of local lacrosse stars enjoying the U19 World Championships in Canada during this week. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1057745_lacrosse_stars_looking_to_make_progress Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1056794_kiwis_tutor_tait TRIPS to New Zealand are usually responsible for knocking the confidence out of English rugby players. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1056794_kiwis_tutor_tait Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056792_cricketers_draw_match SALE'S poor mid-season form continued with a draw against Middlewich, a team they had thrashed by eight wickets in the Cheshire Cup earlier in the season. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056792_cricketers_draw_match Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1056791_sale_host_golf_shield MORE than 200 players battled it out at Sale Golf Club for the 61st playing of the Mersey Shield for men. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1056791_sale_host_golf_shield Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1056793_assault_on_july_13 THERE is still room for late entries to Europe’s first-ever Urbanathlon. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1056793_assault_on_july_13 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000