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Sporting Bengal boss Gazi more positive as successive wins turn fortunes around

Yesterday, 14:00 Jacob Ranson
Sporting Bengal United in action against Ilford at the Mile End Stadium (Pic: Tim Edwards)

Sporting Bengal United manager Imrul Gazi is feeling confident after two big wins to correct their slow start to the new Essex Senior League season.

Wapping men continue rich form as ladies held to a draw

Yesterday, 12:00 Jacob Ranson

Wapping men secured a 4-2 victory over Bromley and Beckenham to make it three consecutive wins in the Conference East League.

Leyton Orient boss Embleton ‘pleased’ for squad as they bounce back

Yesterday, 09:27 Jacob Ranson
Orient manager Ross Embleton during Northampton Town vs Leyton Orient, Friendly Match Football at the PTS Academy Stadium on 22nd August 2020

Leyton Orient head coach Ross Embleton was ‘pleased’ for his squad to bounce back to winning ways as they put in a much-better team performance.

Danny Johnson guides O’s to victory away to Tranmere Rovers

Tue, 22:36 Jacob Ranson
Leyton Orient manager Ross Embleton (centre) speaks to first team coach Matt Harrold (right) at half-time during the Sky Bet League Two match at Banks's Stadium, Walsall.

League Two: Tranmere Rovers 0 Leyton Orient 1

Fan’s column: Magnificent comeback away to Tottenham

Tue, 15:00
West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

West Ham United fan and budding journalist Kwame Boakye gives his views on the club’s comeback away to rivals Tottenham and believes Fulham is the next big test with Manchester City and Liverpool on the horizon.

Lionesses star Daly reveals cancer is ‘close to her heart’ as West Ham show support

Mon, 14:00 Jacob Ranson
Rachel Daly in action for West Ham Women (Pic: Kunjan Malde)

West Ham Women are wearing pink shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month much to the delight of attacker Rachel Daly who holds the cause close to her heart.

A late Lanzini stunner completes West Ham comeback at Tottenham on Bale’s debut

Sunday, October 18, 2020 Jacob Ranson at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and West Ham United's Declan Rice during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur 3 West Ham United 3

Alessia Russo scores twice as Manchester United maintain unbeaten start

Sunday, October 18, 2020
Manchester United's Christen Press (centre) celebrates scoring her side's fourth goal of the game during the FA Women's Super League match at Victoria Road Stadium, London.

Womens Super League: West Ham 2 Manchester United 4

Leyton Orient boss Embleton was lost for words after Grimsby defeat

Saturday, October 17, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Leyton Orient manager Ross Embleton on the touchline

Leyton Orient head coach Ross Embleton was lost for words as they were not given a penalty in the dying stages for a handball as they lost 3-2 to Grimsby Town.

Late penalty leaves Leyton Orient with nothing against Grimsby Town

Saturday, October 17, 2020 Jacob Ranson at Brisbane Road
Leyton Orient’s Conor Wilkinson

League Two: Leyton Orient 2 Grimsby Town 3

West Ham sign Algerian Saïd Benrahma on loan from Brentford

Saturday, October 17, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Brentford's Said Benrahma.

West Ham United have announced the signing of Algeria international Saïd Benrahma on loan from Brentford.

Covid-19 sparks fear of match fixing in lower league football

Saturday, October 17, 2020 Jacob Ranson
The latest news from the local football scene (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo)

Fears of criminal match-fixing gangs targeting British football this season are growing as the government’s latest Covid-19 measures include “pausing” plans for the return of crowds, which will have a devastating effect on the sport’s finances, according to investigators.

West Ham attacker Daly says it will take time for new-look squad to gel

Friday, October 16, 2020 Jacob Ranson
West Ham United Women have a team talk ahead of the match West Ham United Women v Reading Women, WSL football match, Victoria Road, Dagenham Photo: Chloe Knott for The FA

West Ham United women attacker Rachel Daly understands it will take them time to gel together as a team with so many new faces including herself.

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Sporting Bengal boss Gazi more positive as successive wins turn fortunes around

Yesterday, 14:00 Jacob Ranson
Sporting Bengal United in action against Ilford at the Mile End Stadium (Pic: Tim Edwards)

Sporting Bengal United manager Imrul Gazi is feeling confident after two big wins to correct their slow start to the new Essex Senior League season.

Leyton Orient boss Embleton ‘pleased’ for squad as they bounce back

Yesterday, 09:27 Jacob Ranson
Orient manager Ross Embleton during Northampton Town vs Leyton Orient, Friendly Match Football at the PTS Academy Stadium on 22nd August 2020

Leyton Orient head coach Ross Embleton was ‘pleased’ for his squad to bounce back to winning ways as they put in a much-better team performance.

Danny Johnson guides O’s to victory away to Tranmere Rovers

Tue, 22:36 Jacob Ranson
Leyton Orient manager Ross Embleton (centre) speaks to first team coach Matt Harrold (right) at half-time during the Sky Bet League Two match at Banks's Stadium, Walsall.

League Two: Tranmere Rovers 0 Leyton Orient 1

Fan’s column: Magnificent comeback away to Tottenham

Tue, 15:00
West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

West Ham United fan and budding journalist Kwame Boakye gives his views on the club’s comeback away to rivals Tottenham and believes Fulham is the next big test with Manchester City and Liverpool on the horizon.

Lionesses star Daly reveals cancer is ‘close to her heart’ as West Ham show support

Mon, 14:00 Jacob Ranson
Rachel Daly in action for West Ham Women (Pic: Kunjan Malde)

West Ham Women are wearing pink shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month much to the delight of attacker Rachel Daly who holds the cause close to her heart.

Cricket

Ryan ten Doeschate signs new deal with Essex

Thursday, October 1, 2020 Jacob Ranson
EssexÕs Ryan ten Doeschate bats during day five of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Essex are delighted to announce that Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a one-year contract extension and will stay with the club until the end of the 2021 season.

Essex crowned Bob Willis Trophy champions

Sunday, September 27, 2020
EssexÕs Ryan ten Doeschate bats during day five of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Veteran Ryan ten Doeschate helped Essex bat out a draw to hand his side the inaugural Bob Willis Trophy and their third first-class title in four years.

Jamie Porter leads Essex into a strong position over Somerset

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Paul Hiscock
Essex's Alastair Cook celebrates catching out Somerset's Lewis Gregory (not in picture) during day four of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Jamie Porter has put Essex into a strong position as they shape up for the final day’s play in this Bob Willis Trophy clash at Lord’s where Somerset will resume on 227 for 7 and a lead of 191.

Essex star Sir Alastair Cook admitted it was tough early on against Somerset

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Paul Hiscock
Essex's Alastair Cook in action during day three of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Sir Alastair Cook struck the 67th first-class century of his career when compiling 172 in the Bob Willis Trophy final.

Alastair Cook leads the charge for Essex against Somerset

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Paul Hiscock
Essex's Alastair Cook celebrates with with teammate Tom Westley after scoring a century during day three of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Alastair Cook stroked his way to 172 as he produced an innings of the highest quality to put Essex on the cusp of a first innings lead in their Bob Willis Trophy clash with Somerset at Lord’s.

Rugby

British & Irish Lions confirm 2021 South Africa tour

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
British and Irish Lions' Owen Farrell with fans after the third test of the 2017 tour of New Zealand

The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled.

Premiership Rugby clubs to start contact training on Monday

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport
Saracens Alex Lewington is tackled by Northampton's Dan Biggar

Premiership Rugby clubs can return to contact training on Monday in “significant milestone” towards the league’s planned resumption on August 15.

RFU to review ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ history

Thursday, June 18, 2020 PA Sport
England and Wales line-up for the national anthems before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium in March

The Rugby Football Union is undertaking a review into the “historical context” of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – a favourite song among England supporters which has roots in American slavery.

Rugby: Player strike ‘would be foolhardy’ says Lord Myners

Saturday, June 13, 2020 PA Sport
A Premiership Rugby match ball

Lord Myners has warned rugby union players it would be “foolhardy” to feel they need to go on strike after his review prompted clubs to announce a substantial cut to the salary cap from next season.

Premiership rugby stars ‘could go on strike’

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 PA Sport
Saracens players lift the trophy following victory in the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London.

Premiership rugby stars could go on strike over contractual issues arising from the league’s expected confirmation of a reduction of next season’s salary cap by up to 25 per cent.

Other Sport

Wapping men continue rich form as ladies held to a draw

Yesterday, 12:00 Jacob Ranson

Wapping men secured a 4-2 victory over Bromley and Beckenham to make it three consecutive wins in the Conference East League.

East London women battle to a hard fought stalemate with Barnes, while men dominate

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Jacob Ranson
East London Ladies seventh team face the camera after their win (Pic: East London HC)

East London ladies first-team were held to a 0-0 draw in their latest fixture against tough opposition in Barnes.

LVRPA commits £250,000 to community programme as part of ice centre redevelopment

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Proposed plans for the new twin ice rink at Lee Valley Ice Centre (Pic: FaulkerBrowns)

London’s first ever Olympic-sized twin-pad venue set to offer a broad range of community activities beyond ice sports with a decision on planning to be made next week

Strong start for East London in the league as women’s and men’s teams pick up wins

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Jacob Ranson
East London HC ladies first-team face the camera (Pic: East London HC)

East London women’s first team started the season in style with a 3-2 victory over Bromley & Beckenham.

London Lions suffer Champions League heartbreak with Neptunas defeat

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Jacob Ranson
London Lions coach Vince Macaulay talks to his players (pic Graham Hodges)

London Lions suffered FIBA Basketball Champions League heartbreak as they missed out on the next stage with a narrow 77-73 defeat to Lithuanian side Neptunas Klaipeda in the first qualifying round.

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