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Crysencio Summerville headed Leeds United ahead against Middlesbrough.

'Priceless three points' says pleased Leeds United boss Daniel Farke

OLYMPIC DREAM: Daragh Spawforth, from Altofts, is heading to South Korea as part of the Great Britain Under-16 3-on-3 team that will compete at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in January. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Altofts teenager set to realise GB Olympics dream

Leeds United players celebrate Dan James' goal, which made it 3-1 against Swansea City.

Leeds United hold their nerve after 'ridiculous' start to leave Farke happy

Mason Rubie's ninth goal of the season sealed Wakefield AFC's victory at Staveley MW. Photo by Mark Parsons

Wakefield AFC extend their lead at top of NCE Division One

Goal scorers who steered Wakefield Athletic A into the quarter-final of the Landlords Trophy, from left, Luke Evans, Ted Dunning and Kailub Robinson.

Wakefield Athletic lose out to Kirklands in thrilling Landlords Trophy tie

Caleb Uele is being tipped to be a big hit at Wakefield Trinity.

Caleb Uele is backed to be a big hit at Wakefield Trinity

John Davies is set to return to Featherstone Rovers' Millennium Stadium with his new Bradford Bulls side. Photo by Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers tackle Bradford Bulls and Dewsbury Rams in pre-season games

Castleford Tigers fans will be hoping to see more tries like this from Jason Qareqare in the 2024 Super League season. Photo by Bruce Rollinson

New look Castleford Tigers handed tough start to 2024 season

Omar El Torkey was in winning form for Pontefract 1.

Pontefract keep pressure on leaders in Yorkshire Premier Squash League

Football

Everton Wakefield Supporters Club and Tottenham Yorkshire Supporters Club teams before their charity football match.

Tottenham legend's son plays in charity game with Everton Wakefield Supporters
A guest player made it extra special when the Everton Wakefield Supporters Club team took on the Yorkshire Tottenham Hotspur Supporters branch line-up in a charity football match last weekend.

Jaydan Sandhu took his goal tally to nine for the season with a double against Retford United. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Five alive Wakefield AFC march on at top of NCE Division One

Matt Semley's goalbound strike for Glasshoughton Welfare. Photo by Keith Handley

New Glasshoughton Welfare manager Christian Fox draws opening game in charge

Georginio Rutter gets a shot in for Leeds United against Plymouth Argyle.

Daniel Farke is 'happy man' after Leeds United avoid sucker punch to win again

Alfie on the pitch

‘Miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug that helped teenager could be discontinued

Lee Vigars has resigned as manager of Glasshoughton Welfare.

Glasshoughton Welfare searching for new manager after Lee Vigars resigns

Mason Rubie scored his seventh goal of the season as Wakefield AFC won at Louth Town. Photo by Scott Merrylees

Wakefield AFC pass tough away test to keep winning run going

Rugby League

Brad Day is ready to get stuck in again with Featherstone Rovers. Photo: JLH Photography

Brad Day ready for new challenge at Featherstone Rovers
Combative forward Brad Day is the latest player from last year’s squad to commit to Featherstone Rovers for 2024.

Wakefield Trinity supporters with Luke Gale last season. Photo by Bruce Rollinson

Fans backing Matt Ellis's Wakefield Trinity revolution in big numbers

Nathan Massey has made the short move from Castleford to Featherstone. Photo by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

Nathan Massey aims to put his experience to good use at Featherstone Rovers

Other Sport

Ellis on the podium after winning the World Championship in Florida.

Ellis England, 14, 'over the moon' at becoming karate world champion

12 members of Team KMA travelled to Orlando, Florida to represent England at the WKC world championships.

Wakefield martial arts club wins big in Florida at world championships

Anthony Holmes suffered a second defeat.

Castleford fighters Anthony Holmes and Nathan Owens find it tough at BKFC 55

Pontefract 1's Patrick Rooney was instrumental in the defeat of Doncaster in the Yorkshire Premier Squash League..

Pontefract take down leaders Doncaster in Yorkshire Premier Squash League

Scott Askham made a winning return to UK MMA at Manchester. Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images

Hemsworth fighter Scott Askham back on winning trail on OKTAGON debut

The Chase quiz star Mark Labbett with the Upton Bees team.

Mark 'The Beast' Labbett is special guest in Five Towns Quiz League match

White Rose Boxing Club's Corey Hutley became a national champion at the weekend.

White Rose Boxing Club's rising star Corey Hutley is crowned national champion

Asia Harris is looking for a sponsor to help her fulfil her Olympic dream.

Elijah Thomas clinches Pontefract victory over Abbeydale in Yorkshire Premier

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Stephen Castle, Gemma Castle-Myers, and Melvin Castle at the blue plaque unveiling.

Wakefield Olympian honoured with blue plaque outside Stanley school

Highly promising all-rounder Jawad Akhtar in batting action.

Wakefield cricket prospect Jawad Akhtar aiming to progress with Yorkshire

Harry Bowes has moved from Wakefield Trinity to Featherstone Rovers. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers boss James Ford excited by 'explosive' young signings

New Wakefield Trinity signing Lachlan Walmsley scoring the try that sent Halifax to Wembley in the 1895 Cup. Photo by Simon Hall

Wakefield Trinity turn to Australia to boost squad for 2024

The fan experience at Wakefield Trinity's Be Well Support Stadium is about to get better with the East Stand redevelopment close to completion and further improvement plans promised. Photo by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Wakefield Trinity owner Matt Ellis reveals how improvements are taking shape

Rugby League legend Rob Burrow MBE launches new BBC podcast showcasing inspirational stories from sporting greats. Picture: BBC

Rugby League legend Rob Burrow MBE launches new BBC podcast

Danny Addy has signed for his hometown club after moving from Salford to Featherstone Rovers for the 2024 season. Photo by Bruce Rollinson

Danny Addy aims to home in on success with Featherstone Rovers

Bailey Thompson celebrates opening the scoring for Pontefract Collieries against Brighouse Town. Photo by Scott Merrylees

Pontefract Collieries boss praises commitment of players in battling derby draw

Wakefield AFC's Mason Rubie is flying forward. Photo by Scott Merrylees

Important NCE League wins for Wakefield AFC, Horbury Town and Nostell MW

England international Jermaine McGillvary will be on the wing for Wakefield Trinity in 2024. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Wakefield Trinity boost squad with two new signings and deals for three players

Castleford Tigers players in the new home shirt for the 2024 season, which the club launched this week, reverting back to amber and black.

Castleford Tigers set out plan to improve grading position

Wakefield AFC goal hero Mason Rubie closes down a Wombwell Town player. Photo by Scott Merrylees

Mason Rubie sets Wakefield AFC on way to big victory against leaders

Long serving John Davies is one of 17 players leaving Featherstone Rovers. Photo: JLH Photography

Featherstone Rovers confirm departure of 17 players as rebuild begins

Wakefield Trinity's new assistant coach Michael Shenton. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Michael Shenton joins his former Castleford Tigers boss at Wakefield Trinity

The school was visited by Alfie Edgell, a former student who now plays for Leeds Rhinos, as well as current Year 13 student Harvey Smith who plays for Wakefield Trinity.

Wakefield Trinity's Harvey Smith visits former school to inspire younger players

Two-goal Crysencio Summerville celebrates scoring against Huddersfield Town with his big friend and teammate Willy Gnonto.

Leeds United's 'electrifying offensive firework' display pleases manager Farke

New Castleford Tigers' head coach Craig Lingard celebrates reaching the 1895 Cup final with Batley Bulldogs. Photo by Paul Butterfield

New Cas head coach in Bulldogs tribute for helping him ‘get where I am today’

Alex Metcalfe comes up with the shot that won the game for Emley as it put them 2-1 up against Guisborough Town. Photo by Mark Parsons

Emley earn home tie after exciting FA Vase victory over Guisborough Town

Wakefield Athletic B players Andrew Jackson and Ali Jamegay worked hard to try to keep Fryston AFC at bay.

Liam Cooper hat-trick helps Fryston to trophy tie win over Wakefield Athletic

New Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell has signed a four-year deal with the Belle Vue club. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

New Wakefield Trinity era begins after Matt Ellis takeover gets green light