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FA Cup Draw
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup First Round has been made this afternoon with York City/Morpeth Town being drawn at home to either Kettering Town/Buxton. This means that, providing The Minstermen are victorious in their replay, they will play host to the winner of Kettering v Buxton at the LNER Community Stadium on the weekend commencing Friday 5th November to Monday 8th November.
Match Report: Wharfedale 14 Hull Ionians 14
Wharfedale RUFC 
photo by Ro Burridge
A pulsating match ended with both sides taking a share of the points. Ionian’s coach, Graham Steadman, summed up the game saying “we lacked composure at important moments. Wharfedale put up a spirited display and on reflection the draw was a fair result”. Wharfedale spent the first period of the game defending in their own half.
2:46 PM 17th October 2021
Match Report: York City v Morpeth Town
Ryan Brookes
Sports Writer
A disappointing day for The Minstermen leaves them needing a replay after a 1-1 draw against Morpeth. Last week, York left fans delighted with a 3-1 victory in the league but yet again, attention is switched back to the cup where they take on Morpeth Town.
8:02 AM 17th October 2021
Formula 1 Reveals Its 2022 Calendar
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Bahrain will again host the Formula 1 season opener next year
Formula 1 has just officially revealed details of its intended 2022 calendar, which is set to include a record-breaking 23 Grands Prix during a shorter season than normal despite the increased number of races.
5:11 PM 15th October 2021
York City’s National League North Fixture Away At Leamington Has Been Rearranged For Tuesday 9th November
Ryan Brookes
Sports Writer
Photo credit: Gordon Clayton
York City’s National League North fixture away at Leamington has been rearranged for Tuesday 9th November (19:45). The game was due to take place at the New Windmill Ground this coming Saturday but due to City having success in the FA Cup, they now take on Morpeth Town in a bid to qualify for the First Round Proper.
3:48 PM 15th October 2021
Yorkshire Welcomes Olympic Heroes Home
Yorkshire’s stars of the Olympic and Paralympic Games were given a homecoming to remember at a major arena event on Sunday. Having made history by representing their country at the Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were unable to celebrate in front of a crowd at the Games as no spectators were present.
8:56 PM 11th October 2021
Brave Wharfedale Succumb To Fylde 2nd Half Blitz
On a damp drizzly day in front of a good crowd Wharfedale had the better of the early possession, although both sides committed multiple ball handling errors. An early penalty was converted by Jack Blakeney Edwards in the 12th minute to settle nerves making the score 0 – 3.
6:23 PM 10th October 2021
Bottas On Top In Turkey As Verstappen Regains Title Lead
After 15 Grands Prix so far in 2021 Sir Lewis Hamilton had arrived in Turkey for today’s race just two points ahead of his arch rival Max Verstappen, giving excited fans around the world the sort of unpredictable season they have clamoured for ever since Mercedes’ total domination of the sport began back in 2014.
3:59 PM 10th October 2021
Five Ways Motorcycling Can Improve Mental Health
According to the Mental Health Foundation, one adult in every six has a common mental disorder, such as anxiety and depression. There are many activities which people might take part in to help with their mental health, such as meditation, listening to music and yoga - however motorcycling is not one which commonly springs to mind.
7:30 PM 9th October 2021
Three Goals Seal The Win For York City
Ryan Brookes
Sports Writer
Sports writer Ryan Brookes,reports on the game between York City and Southport.
6:36 PM 9th October 2021
PIF, PCP Capital Partners And RB Sports & Media Acquire Newcastle United Football Club
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited from St. James Holdings Limited. All requisite approvals have been obtained from the English Premier League and the acquisition was completed on 7 October 2021.
5:23 PM 7th October 2021
FC Humber Utd Scores Sponsorship From Aon
Ben Rowlin with the team
Global professional services firm Aon plc has been unveiled as the main club sponsor for semi-professional football club FC Humber Utd. Aon, has agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with FC Humber Utd.
3:39 PM 5th October 2021
FA Cup Draw
Sports Writer Ryan Brookes reports. The draw for the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round took place earlier this afternoon with York City drawing Morpeth Town at home who will be the only team standing in their way to reach the First Round Proper. Morpeth Town are currently sitting bottom of their league, one level below the Minstermen.
4:14 PM 4th October 2021
Match Report: Wharfedale 23 Blaydon 8
Hats off to both sets of players who made every effort to play open rugby on a wet afternoon. Blaydon did have the upper hand for a good period of the second half especially when Dale had two yellow cards. Strong defence by the Green Machine stopped the line being breached and they held on to a slender lead.
8:00 AM 4th October 2021
Match Report: York City(2) Whitby Town (0)
Sports writer Ryan Brookes reports on this afternoon's match between York City & Whitby Town
7:15 PM 2nd October 2021
Match Report: York City 0 Hereford 1
Ryan Brookes reports from LNER Community Stadium A night under the lights at the LNER Community Stadium ended in misery for York City with Hereford snatching all three points. Coming into tonight’s game, only one change had been made by Steve Watson with Kurt Willoughby replacing the injured Sam Fielding.
11:57 AM 30th September 2021
Qatar’s Long Term F1 Deal Officially Announced
As expected, today heralded the official announcement that Qatar will host its first ever FIA Formula 1 Grand Prix on 21 November this year, a twilight event filling the slot vacated by Australia, with a subsequent 10 year deal to follow from 2023 onwards.
11:46 AM 30th September 2021
Action For Sport Calls For Give Away Not Throw Away
Andy Kenure & Clive Michallat
The environmental impact of throw away fashion and footwear is extensive with 90% of all footwear and clothing ending up in landfill after a single use.
3:55 AM 30th September 2021
Match Report: Bournville 66 Wharfedale 13
Wharfedale RUFC 
This was a day that everyone involved from Wharfedale will want to put behind them. A long and difficult bus journey was followed by a performance that was distinctly below par, even for a side as injury-ravaged as the Green Machine. Newly-promoted Bournville scored ten tries to two on the way to inflicting Wharfedale’s heaviest league defeat in many a year.
9:48 PM 26th September 2021
A 100th Victory For Hamilton As Rain Denies Driver Of The Day Norris
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Lewis Hamilton reached a century of F1 victories in a rain affected Russian Grand Prix
This year’s thrilling Russian Grand Prix was held this afternoon at the Sochi Autodrom, a street circuit which evolved out of the internal roads around the site developed for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and Mercedes’ Sir Lewis Hamilton claimed his 100th F1 victory as longtime leader for McLaren Lando Norris lost a potential maiden win due to late heavy rain.
4:10 PM 26th September 2021
Snacks To Fuel You Before And After The London Marathon
Are you taking on the 26.2 mile challenge of the London Marathon? Ahead of the London Marathon (Sunday 3rd October) how about some protein products if you are one of the runners.
3:58 AM 25th September 2021
Yorkshire ‘Bikini Class’ Champion Invited To Compete In The UK’s Biggest Ever Bodybuilding Event
A self-confessed former ‘gymophobe’ is heading to Birmingham next weekend (Saturday, October 2), to compete in the UK’s biggest ever bodybuilding event, hosted by Hollywood muscleman, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Wakefield gym owner and fitness coach Jade Kelsie is one of just 18 competing in The Arnold Sports Fitness Festival’s Women’s Bikini Class, being staged at the NEC.
7:00 PM 24th September 2021
Olympians And Paralympians Set For Arena Homecoming Event
Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes will be given a homecoming to remember with a major event at the Leeds first direct arena on October 10. Olympians and Paralympians will take to the stage to talk about their exploits in an event hosted by 2016 Olympic medallist Nile Wilson and sports broadcaster Tanya Arnold.
7:33 PM 23rd September 2021
The Daily Mile Partners With England Athletics To Improve Physical And Mental Health In Young People
The Daily Mile has joined forces with Athletics Northern Ireland, England Athletics, Scottish Athletics, Welsh Athletics and UK Athletics ● The partnership will be celebrated with a launch event, taking place on Thursday 23rd September 2021 in Glasgow. ● “Athleticism is the foundation of physical literacy and provides young people with the building blocks to lead a lasting healthy and active lifestyle.” – Chris Jones, England Athletics CEO ● The Daily Mile, is a transformative initiative that currently has more than three million children from 13,000 schools across 85 countries, running, jogging, wheeling or walking for fifteen minutes every day.
2:05 PM 23rd September 2021
Leeds Lights Up Pink To Support Organ Donation Ahead Of British Transplant Games
This week iconic venues in Leeds are lit up pink to mark the start of Organ Donation Week. Leeds Civic Hall and Museum helped turn the sky pink to raise awareness of the benefits of organ donation and get people talking about their wishes with loved ones ahead of the Westfield Health British Transplant Games taking place in Leeds next summer (28-31 July 2022).
6:48 PM 22nd September 2021
Digital Collecting Fever: European League Of Football Launches NFT Platform
Patrick Esume - Commissioner
The inaugural season of the European League of Football has produced new heroes. Players who have provided highlights and inspired fans with their quality, passion or willpower. The greatest moments are certainly remembered by fans, but now there's even more: because supporters can purchase, collect or trade their team, favourite player or favourite move.
12:00 PM 22nd September 2021
Match Report: Wharfedale 26 Sedgley Park Tigers 43
Wharfedale RUFC 
An enthralling game of rugby was won by the visitors in the last quarter when they scored four tries to come from 26-19 down to make it look like a comfortable bonus point win. Scott Barrow, Sedgley Head coach, reflected on this after the match and said “we were out to win it, but Wharfedale kept coming back at us. Our bench was very strong and allowed us to pull away at the end”.
4:24 PM 21st September 2021
A Return Visit To Anglesey Circuit
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
The Anglesey circuit has a truly eye-catching location
The Anglesey motor racing circuit has various challenging track configurations these days, but it also has to undoubtedly win a prize as one of the most scenically located one in the world, situated right next to the Irish Sea and with views of the peaks of Snowdonia as a backdrop to the south.
4:15 AM 18th September 2021
CityFibre And Kirklees College Partner To Launch Dedicated eSports Program
(L-R)Steve Moore – City Manager, CityFibre, Kirklees eSports team students, John Shone – eSports Tutor at Kirklees College, Furkan Uddin – Curriculum Area Manager for Business Management, IT and Digital Computing at Kirklees College and Helen Rose – Director of External Relations at Kirklees College.
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has partnered with Kirklees College to launch an eSports course that will be held at the college’s new fit-for-purpose eSports room. The curriculum will include a coding workshop with local BAFTA-nominated game designer, Zach Cundall, and the college ultimately plans to launch its own team.
2:50 PM 15th September 2021
A McLaren 1-2 In Italy As Hamilton And Verstappen Crash Out
After the sea of orange clad Max Verstappen fans at Zandvoort just days ago this weekend we witnessed plenty of Ferrari red at the iconic Monza circuit near Milan in northern Italy.
5:54 PM 12th September 2021
Match Report: Sheffield Tigers 23 Wharfedale 15
Wharfedale opened this encounter against the South Yorkshire side with some outstanding, fluent rugby. The pack was dominant in the scrum and the line-out secure. Good use was made of possession and Dale went in at half time with a fully deserved lead of 12 points.
2:21 PM 12th September 2021
Russell To Mercedes And Bottas To Alfa Romeo
Two of the worst kept secrets in Formula 1 have now been publicly confirmed, with the 23 year old British rising star George Russell next year replacing Valtteri Bottas as Sir Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate at Mercedes on a long term deal and the 32 year old Finn taking up a new challenge at Alfa Romeo.
10:09 AM 7th September 2021
Verstappen Delivers At A Very Orange Zandvoort!
Straight after the horrendously wet weather at Spa-Francorchamps which ruined the Sunday of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend the F1 circus immediately relocated to Zandvoort in the Netherlands, just 185 miles away, in preparation for today’s Dutch Grand Prix.
7:03 PM 5th September 2021
ParalympicsGB Rewrite History Books In Tokyo
This extraordinary Games needed extraordinary hosts. Arigato, Tokyo.
ParalympicsGB rewrote the history books at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games after a phenomenal medal haul which saw the team reach the podium in more sports than any other nation at a single Games. The British team won medals across 18 sports and finished second behind China on the medal table with 124 medals overall, including 41 gold, 38 silver and 45 bronze.
5:07 PM 5th September 2021
The Queen's Message To British And Commonwealth Athletes Following The 2020 Paralympic Games
"I offer my warm congratulations to Paralympic athletes from Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and indeed to the athletes of all Commonwealth countries, on their enormous success at the Tokyo Games. Your performances have lifted the nation and your triumphs been celebrated by us all.
4:43 PM 5th September 2021
Match Report: Rotherham 35 Wharfedale 5
Wharfedale RUFC 
Wharfedale’s first visit to Clifton Park since the 90’s saw the home team win comfortably by five tries to one. The first 25 minutes was a good contest just edged by Wharfedale with a Ben Leacock try. Rotherham did have some time in the Dale 22 but resolute defence kept them short of the whitewash.
3:49 PM 5th September 2021
Henshaw And Sugar Deliver Sweet Canoeing Finish
Charlotte Henshaw and Laura Sugar struck canoeing gold as ParalympicsGB signed off from the Sea Forest Waterway with more success on the water. Henshaw led home a British 1-2 in the women’s KL2 final, beating teammate Emma Wiggs to the line by just over half a second.
5:26 PM 4th September 2021
Dan Bethell Wins Super Silver On Badminton's Paralympic Debut
Dan Bethell’s dreams came true after winning ParalympicsGB’s very first badminton medal with silver in the men’s SL3 singles. Badminton is making its Paralympic debut in Tokyo and Bethell ensured he would make history for his country by reaching the gold-medal match.
5:19 PM 4th September 2021
UK Second In Medal Tables As Cockroft Defends 800m Title To Win Seventh Paralympic
Halifax's Hannah Cockroft was bloodied but not beaten as she defended her Paralympic 800m T34 title with a dominant victory. Cockroft took nearly 12 seconds off her Paralympic record from five years ago but her time of 1:48.99 was just fractions slower than her world best from Switzerland earlier this year, with team-mate Karé Adenegan taking silver.
10:00 AM 4th September 2021
Tennis Superstar Jordanne Whiley MBE Talks Tokyo Paralympics
It’s been a successful summer for wheelchair tennis star Jordanne Whiley MBE, who won this year’s Wimbledon and is currently in the women’s double finals and women’s singles bronze medal match in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Here she tells IKO about her path to success and the important role wheelchair tennis plays in inspiring the stars of tomorrow.
4:00 AM 4th September 2021
Wiggs Ends Tough Five Years With Triumphant Paralympic Gold
Emma Wiggs held her nerve to power to Paralympic gold and admitted the last five years have taken their toll both emotionally and physically. Wiggs won KL2 gold in Rio after making her Paralympic debut four years earlier as a sitting volleyball player at London 2012.
4:10 PM 3rd September 2021
Double Paralympic Champion Libby Clegg Announces Athletics Retirement
Libby Clegg announced her retirement from athletics after bowing out of the women’s T11 200m on a busy morning in Tokyo. The two-time Paralympic champion from Rio finished third in her heat alongside guide Chris Clarke and her time of 27.93 seconds was not enough to progress to the semi-finals.
11:56 AM 2nd September 2021
Bailey Records International Personal Best In Shooting
Issy Bailey recorded an international personal best but missed out on qualification for the P3 – Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 final after finishing 21st with a score of 551. Bailey scored 87, 93 and 95 in the precision section of qualifying which left her in 23rd place overall and needing to shoot a near-perfect round in the rapid section to qualify.
11:49 AM 2nd September 2021
Dame Sarah Storey: Great Britain’s Most Successful Paralympian Of All Time
Dame Sarah Storey made history as she became ParalympicsGB’s most successful athlete of all time with a stunning 17th career gold – and she did it the hard way. Storey, who made her debut as a swimmer at the 1992 Games in Barcelona, would have felt right at home on arrival at the Fuji Speedway, skies were leaden, rain torrential and the temperature was positively chilly.
7:33 AM 2nd September 2021
Bethell Makes Winning Start On Badminton's Paralympic Debut
Shephard will face a familiar foe in his first Paralympic match
Daniel Bethell enjoyed a winning start to his Tokyo campaign after becoming the first badminton player to represent ParalympicsGB at a Games. The 25-year-old recovered from an indifferent first few points to beat Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-11 21-7, the perfect opening to competition in the men’s singles SL3 class.
6:23 PM 1st September 2021
Comeback Kings Deliver Again To Reach Men's Wheelchair Basketball Semi-finals
ParalympicsGB roared into the men’s wheelchair basketball semi-finals with another brilliant comeback to see off Canada 66-52. GB trailed 42-34 midway through the third quarter but scored 24 points in the last to seal their safe passage to the last four, guaranteeing their place in Sunday’s medal matches.
6:23 PM 1st September 2021
Emotional Smith Defends Boccia Title
David Smith felt the presence of his late grandfather as he secured an emotional defence of his Paralympic boccia title in Tokyo. Smith beat Malaysia’s Chew Wei Lun in a tense thriller, going behind in the opening end before showing his class to secure a 4-2 victory.
6:18 PM 1st September 2021
Redfern Wins Silver For Baby Boy Patrick
Rebecca Redfern will bring a silver medal back to her one-year-old son Patrick after a thrilling 100m breaststroke S13 at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The 21-year-old gave birth to Patrick last July and acknowledges that the Covid delay had allowed her to compete at her second Paralympic Games, having also won silver in this event in Rio.
5:01 PM 1st September 2021
Karabardak Seals Dramatic Team Table Tennis Victory
Paul Karabardak held his nerve against world number one Alvaro Valera as ParalympicsGB edged a thrilling semi-final in the class 6-7 team table tennis. Karabardak imitated partner Will Bayley as the Brits bounced back from losing a heart-breaking doubles match to reach the final by seeing off Spain.
4:55 PM 1st September 2021
Tour De Yorkshire Cancelled For 2022
Following lengthy discussions between race organisers, Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation) over many months, it is with regret, that by mutual consent, the 2022 Tour de Yorkshire cycling race will not be going ahead.
3:59 PM 1st September 2021
Dunn Overcomes Shoulder Issue To Claim Third Gold
Reece Dunn overcame a troublesome shoulder to add a third swimming gold medal to his collection in his weakest event at his maiden Paralympic Games – with another world record to boot. The 25-year-old has been one of the breakout stars in Tokyo, bouncing back from a frustrating silver in his first event to earn golds in the 200m freestyle S14 and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay.
2:57 PM 31st August 2021
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