Blackpool Gazette - Sport Feed

Ince proud of Tom’s courage

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:58 GMT

Paul Ince has expressed his pride that son Tom’s brave decision to join Blackpool has paid off so handsomely.

Town swoop for Magpies man

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:28:14 GMT

Northern Ireland international Jeff Hughes has become Fleetwood Town’s fourth signing of the early-summer and their third in the space of two days.

Town sign defender Hogan

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:26 GMT

Fleetwood Town’s summer recruitment drive continued today with the signing of defender Liam Hogan from Halifax Town.

Lancs seniors in final showdown

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:01 GMT

Lancashire completely dominated the Northern Counties Seniors’ qualifier at a wet and breezy Ilkley to reach the English Finals for a third time.

SLIDESHOW: Anniversary of Pool’s play-off final victory

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:17 GMT

It was one of the biggest days in Blackpool’s footballing history - and no one who was there will ever forget it.

Simpson’s Selections

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:48:08 GMT

Racing tips for Thursday, May 23

What’s the betting on Pool beating odds?

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:41:41 GMT

Anybody fancying a flutter on the Seasiders for next season will find the odds tempting.

Gilks called up for qualifier

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:38:27 GMT

Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks has been named in the Scotland squad for the World Cup qualifier against Croatia in Zagreb on June 7.

Reliving glory of Olympics

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:26:10 GMT

The Olympic Torch returned to Blackpool as part of a bid to inspire the next generation of young athletes.

Roberts goes one better to claim St Annes triathlon crown

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:35 GMT

More than 500 competitors of all ages enjoyed excellent weather and enthusiastic support in the sixth St Annes Triathlon.

Cornish army await Lancashire in final

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:03:18 GMT

Lancashire rugby supporters are set to be massively outnumbered by their Cornish counterparts when the County Championship final is contested at Twickenham on Sunday.

‘Beefy’ backing Lancs pace ace

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:26 GMT

Sir Ian Botham expects James Anderson to go far beyond his England record haul of 383 Test wickets after the Lancastrian reached his triple century in the summer’s First Test with New Zealand last week.

Yankee doodle dandy for City

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:51:37 GMT

Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer.

Fleetwood Town seal Schumacher deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:08:44 GMT

Fleetwood Town boss Graham Alexander has made Bury skipper Steven Schumacher his second high-profile capture of the summer.

Simpson’s Selections

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:35:25 GMT

Racing tips for Wednesday, May 22

Caspar spirits into AFC Fylde

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:01:37 GMT

AFC Fylde have boosted their squad for next season by signing midfielder Caspar Hughes from Nantwich Town.

Fleetwood stadium break-in arrests

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:56 GMT

Three men have been arrested in connection with a burglary at Highbury Stadium.

Blackpool’s ‘Power’ switch for darts event

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:47 GMT

Bookmaking firm BetVictor are the new title sponsors of the World Matchplay darts tournament, which will celebrate its 20th staging from July 20-28 at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

Howell targets big Town comeback

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:38:54 GMT

Defender Dean Howell is hoping to put his injury hell behind him when Fleetwood Town return from their summer break.

Oyston seeks a team-ful of new Tangerine talent

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:34:11 GMT

Blackpool FC are looking to recruit a team’s worth of new talent this summer.