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England

Trott ton helps Lions roar to five wicket Windies win

England Lions got their Triangular series campaign off to a winning start with a five wicket victory over West Indies A in Northampton with eight balls remaining

Bruce sends Saints to defeat

Northampton Saints dropped to third in the Northamptonshire Cricket League Premier Division after suffering a six wicket defeat away to Peterborough Town.The match pitted the sides that were first and

Second XI set for limited overs trial

Northamptonshire 2nd XI will face Midlands rivals Leicestershire in the two-inning 40 over trial to be played this year...



UK & world sport


Wigan march past Leeds

Wigan march past Leeds

In-form Wigan put one hand on the league leader's shield as they claimed their first win at Headingley in five attempts with a 26-12 triumph.

Myhill joins West Brom

Myhill joins West Brom

West Brom have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

Madrid complete Khedira deal

Madrid complete Khedira deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of midfielder Sami Khedira from Stuttgart.

Ennis in strong position

Ennis in strong position

Britain's Jessica Ennis will take a 110-point lead into the second day of the heptathlon in the European Championships in Barcelona on Saturday.





Saints

Super Saints youngsters seal sevens final spot

A young Northampton Saints side booked their place in next week’s finals of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premier Rugby Sevens with three wins out of three in Group C at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening.


Cobblers

Guinan going still an option

Ian Sampson admitted that Steve Guinan could still leave Northampton Town despite his goalscoring form so far in pre-season.


Northants CCC

Hall rues exit as Vaas stay ends

There could have been few more unhappy places to be on Tuesday evening than the supporters' buses after Northamptonshire Steelbacks' seven wicket defeat at Somerset - but that was the option Chaminda Vaas took to get back from Taunton.