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Runners of all abilities met in Pontefract town centre on Sunday morning to run the town’s third annual half marathon.

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WAKEFIELD BOXER Dom Hunt admits he would have snapped someone’s hand off if they told him he would boast a perfect record after five professional fights.

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Yorkshire Carnegie's new director of rugby Martyn Wood.

Former Harrogate and England No9 Martyn Wood takes over at Yorkshire Carnegie

Yorkshire Carnegie have appointed former England scrum-half Martyn Wood as their new director of rugby.

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Floyd Mayweather Senior, the former trainer of undefeated five-division world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, is scheduled to appear at a Wakefield boxing gym on Thursday.

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Wakefield boxer Dom Hunt sets sights on Irish title following latest pro victory

Dom Hunt has set his sights on the Irish Welterweight Title after extending his professional record to 4-0 last weekend.

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European title would justify top funding for Sophie Carrigill and GB wheelchair basketball

Great Britain’s women’s wheelchair basketball squad ‘have a target on their back’ at next week’s European Championships in Rotterdam.

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Wakefield's Sophie Carrigill has been selected for Great Britain’s Women’s wheelchair basketball squad ahead of the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Wakefield boxer Dom Hunt aiming to continue unbeaten start to pro career

Undefeated Wakefield fighter Dom Hunt has spent the latest training camp fine tuning his arsenal as he aims to make it three wins from three in the pro ranks.

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Fire station to hold boxing lessons run by Prince's Trust and West Yorkshire Fire Service

Young people are being encouraged to sign up for an introduction to boxing at Normanton Fire Station.

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City of Leeds Swimming Club's Leah Crisp with the two gold medals she won at the British Championships last month.

Golden girl Leah Crisp sets sights on Tokyo Olympics

Leeds swimmer Leah Crisp had fairly straightforward aims ahead of last month’s British Championships in Glasgow.

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Tour de Yorkshire 2019: From race times to road closures - here's all you need to know as it passes through Wakefield

The Tour de Yorkshire is making a welcome to return to the Wakefield district this Friday.

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The Mayor of Wakefield, Cllr Stuart Heptinstall paid a visit to White Rose Boxing Club, ahead of their mouth-watering home show next week.

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Kickboxing: Gold medal stars George Emsley and Bailey Willis prepare to take on the world

Young kickboxing stars George Emsley and Bailey Willis are heading to the World Championships after enjoying national success.

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Wakefield Thornes parkrun celebrated a significant milestone last Saturday when its 50,000th finisher crossed the line.

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YPO is to provide procurement support in the hosting of the forthcoming UCI Road World Championships.

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Athletes from across Yorkshire competed in one of the first outdoor track and field events of the year when Wakefield Harriers hosted the John Newsome Memorial Open.

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TV sports presenter Mike Bushell hopes to boost numbers at Gawthorpe’s World Coal Carrying Championship

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