Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph

Walker Won't Make Same Mistake in Scotland

Rob Mac Racing rider Chris Walker has been taking two steps forward and one step back this season - but the veteran believes that will end during ViSK British Superbike round six at Knockhill. The 37-year-old has picked up just 10 Championship points since climbing the podium in third at Donington Park three meetings ago.

Luddington Lose As Render Races to Terrific Total

Hot weather brought out the best in a host of batsmen in the North Lindsey Cricket League on Sunday, with one team topping 300 and five others exceeding the 200-run mark, as many bowling sides found it very hard going in the field. Division two's only game saw Alkborough 3rds win by the proverbial country mile against visiting Luddington at West Halton Lane.

Sri Lankan Stars Go Head to Head in Top Premier Clash

Two games really stand out tomorrow as six teams reach the halfway point in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premier division season with hopes of landing the title. Second-placed Haxey, for whom Nic Bisby and Chin Perera have been in such fine form, entertain Lol Waghorn's third-placed South Kelsey, for whom Perera's fellow countryman, Sri Lankan Chandi Wathukarage, has been making telling contributions with the bat.

Will Tour de France Stars Come to Town?

The Tour de France starts its three-week marathon tomorrow - and with it, the best chance to get to know the world's best riders before they descend on Scunthorpe. The Tour of Britain organisers have invited all the big teams to take part and the field for Scunthorpe should become clearer after the continental event.

Wilson to Guest for Scorpions Against Leaders

Scunthorpe Scorpions will turn the clock back six years when they take on Premier League leaders Workington at the Eddie Wright Raceway tonight (7.30pm). Guesting for them in the number one position will be Ben Wilson, who now rides for Redcar.

Caution Legacy of Robins' Past

Living in the past is a trait so often a millstone around the necks of football clubs. Talk to any Nottingham Forest fan and they'll take you back to when they were twice European Cup winners in 1979 and 1980 - yet they've won little else since.

Murphy: It's Deal I Always Wanted

Joe Murphy has admitted he got the deal he wanted all along when he signed a one-year deal for Scunthorpe United. Even though that meant turning down a couple of Premier League and Championship clubs.

United Likely to End Gerrard Interest

Scunthorpe United are unlikely to pursue their interest in England ace Steven Gerrard's cousin Anthony. Manager Nigel Adkins has admitted making a bid for the 23-year- old centre back, a former Everton junior who is now at Walsall.