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- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Comedian Frank Carson dies aged 85
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
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HILLERBY’S GOT A TITLE ON HIS MIND
SANDY Row’s Joe Hillerby is out to impress at the Emerald Roadhouse in Belfast on Saturday night.
Reynolds continues to impress
HURDLER Ben Reynolds must have propelled himself onto the Irish team for the World Indoors Athletics Championships in Istanbul with his third Under 23 record of the season.
HUNGRY TRIO ARE UP FOR A MATCH
DARREN Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell have all been kept apart in the draw for the opening rounds of the Accenture match-play event, which gets under way in Arizona tomorrow.
Donald in Supertwins venture
TWO-time Isle of Man TT winner Cameron Donald has been confirmed as the latest name due to compete in the Supertwins Lightweight race at the Isle of Man TT in June.
REA SETS SIGHTS ON WORLD CROWN
ULSTER’S Jonathan Rea pulled the wraps off his new factory Honda CB1000RR Fireblade before posting the fourth fastest time on the opening day of the official World Superbike test at Phillip Island yesterday.
TT rules could be relaxed for Hutchy
Ian Hutchinson could be granted special dispensation to compete at the Isle of Man TT races in June if he recovers sufficiently in the wake of his latest injury crisis.
Lennon focused on new goal
Banbridge rider Marty Lennon is taking on a new challenge this season after dominating the Irish Supertwins class in 2011, winning the title by an all-conquering 119 points.
Allen breezes past Doherty in Welsh opener
ANTRIM snooker ace Mark Allen says he and Dubliner Ken Doherty are trying to bury the hatchet after years of disliking each other, WRITES GARY BAKER.
Clarke promises stern challenge
DARREN Clarke is promising a stern test when the European Tour arrives in Royal Portrush for the Irish Open at the end of June.
Murtagh given cold shoulder
There was no place for Middlesex bowler Tim Murtagh in the 14-man Ireland squad named yesterday for next month’s ICC World Twenty20 qualifying tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
Squad selected for Trophy match
A PRELIMINARY 12 player Great Britain & Ireland squad has been selected for this year’s St Andrews Trophy Match which will be played at Portmarnock Golf Club, Ireland, on 31 August and 1 September.
TEAM REA RIDERS UP FOR NEW TEST
Motocross is still a hobby for World Superbike star Jonathan Rea who recently launched his own two-man off-road team comprising multi-champion Wayne Garrett and Michael McCammond.
SPINNERS COME TO IRISH RESCUE
IRELAND had spinners Albert van der Merwe and George Dockrell to thank after they beat Kenya by just 10 runs in an extraordinary Intercontinental Cup match in Mombassa yesterday.
Ryan pulls plug on Dunlop team
Lusk businessman and road race enthusiast Gary Ryan has been ever-present in Michael Dunlop’s corner since he first forged a partnership with the two-time Isle of Man TT winner in 2008.
Eugene hails battler John
World Superbike title hopeful Eugene Laverty has hailed the bravery and professionalism of his brother John, who has overcome career-threatening injuries to return to action this season.
Burrows secures ex-Amor Honda
Evergreen road racer John Burrows will ride a Honda CBR600-RR for the Moira Motorcycle Club on the roads this season.
RORY AT HOME IN THE DESERT
A WEEK on from his second place finish in Abu Dhabi, Rory McIlroy claims he’s ‘pretty close to playing some really good golf.’
Laverty unveils factory special
Factory Aprilia rider Eugene Laverty has World Superbike glory in his sights as he counts down the days to the first round of the 2012 championship in Australia later this month.
Johnston promises stellar UGP line-up
Ulster Grand Prix clerk of course Noel Johnston is promising fans a stellar line-up at the event in August, despite confirming the Honda TT Legends team will miss the event due to a race date clash.
Stewart not ruling out North West return
HIGHLY-respected Cumbrian rider Dan Stewart is optimistic of his chances this season after finalising a range of top machinery for the Isle of Man TT, with a return to the North West 200 in May also on the cards.
Morgan confirms Supertwin ride
Experienced Northern Ireland road racer Davy Morgan has joined the growing number of riders entering the Supertwins class in 2012.
Barnes and McCarthy still in hunt
BELFAST’S Paddy Barnes and Tommy McCarthy will get a chance to qualify for this year’s London Olympics.
OPINION: NW200 in battle to win hearts and minds
The news that world motorcycling superstar Carl Fogarty will make a special guest appearance at the North West 200 in May is another significant shot fired in the battle to win back hearts and minds.
Fogarty ‘can’t wait’ for NW200 return
Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty has told the News Letter he can’t wait to return to the North West 200 for the first time in almost two decades in May.
Laverty’s hard work rewarded with Aprilia chance
Iron-willed John Laverty will return to the MCE British Superbike Championship this season, nine months after a sickening crash almost ended his career.
Honda confirms roads plans
John McGuinness will be joined by Simon Andrews in the Honda TT Legends colours at the Relentless International North West 200 in May.
Manx star Kneen in NW200 return
Hot prospect Dan Kneen will ride a full stable of Suzuki machines at the international road races in 2012.
Hutchinson facing uphill struggle
Luckless Ian Hutchinson’s hopes of competing at the Relentless International North West 200 in May hang in the balance after the Swan Yamaha rider broke his left leg during a stunt show rehearsal on Wednesday.
YORK HALL STROLL FOR CLASSY CARL
Carl Frampton turned on the style at the York Hall on Saturday night.
McGUIGAN: JACKAL IS ON THE PROWL
BARRY McGuigan is convinced Carl Frampton will deliver at the York Hall tonight.
Giants out to stop losing streak against Clan
The Belfast Giants continue their road trip with an Elite League clash against the Braehead Clan tonight with coach Doug Christiansen hoping his players can halt a mini two game losing streak.
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