Cricket
Tight in the top division as they all line up to have a pop at leaders Poynings
Early signs suggest the race for the Division 1 title is going to be tight this season.
VIDEO: Magoffin ‘thrilled’ with special eight-wicket haul video
Steve Magoffin said he could hardly believe taking eight wickets in one innings as Sussex dominated Somerset on a thrilling first day at Horsham.
Sussex in charge against Somerset after the first day at Horsham
Day One at Horsham belonged to Sussex as they built on Steve Magoffin’s fabulous bowling display to rack up a huge first innings lead of 222 over Somerset.
SLIDESHOW: Sussex v Somerset Day 1: Magoffin magic has Sussex in control at lunch video
A magical spell of swing bowling from Steve Magoffin has Sussex well on top against Somerset after the first session at Horsham.
VIDEO: Chris Nash leads out Sussex at Horsham Cricket Festival video
Chris Nash lead out Sussex at the Horsham Cricket Festival in overcast conditions.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Three Bridges inflict first defeat of season on Horsham video
This is a video highlights package from Horsham v Three Bridges on Saturday. The video was filmed and edited by Simon Rose.
VIDEO: Sussex cricket manager Mark Robinson on a facing a ‘dangerous’ Somerset at Horsham video
On the eve of the first day of the Horsham Festival of Cricket, Sussex Cricket Manager Mark Robinson spoke to the West Sussex County Times to give his thoughts on the week.
VIDEO: Chris Nash on captaining Sussex at Horsham video
Opening batsman Chris Nash says leading Sussex out on the Horsham ground he grew up playing on will be one of his proudest moments.
Pagham set the pace to hand Steyning a first defeat
Steyning suffered their first defeat of the new season as Pagham made it three wins from three to set the early pace.
SLIDESHOW: New overseas player Camagu helps Slinfold get going at rivals Wisborough Green video
Slinfold got off the mark for the new season with a 62-run win at local rivals Wisborough Green on Saturday.
Roffey CC KO Guildford to ease the pain of defeat to East Grinstead
Roffey skipper Josh Fleming is eyeing another long run in the National Knock Out Cup after Sunday’s second round win at Guildford.
‘Below par’ Henfield are without a win in three as Eagles soar to victory
Henfield are still searching for a first win of 2013 after a ‘below par’ performance in losing at Crawley Eagles.
Billingshurst bowl Arundel over to stay on Pagham’s tail
Billingshurst sit second in the early Division Three (West) standings after a comfortable win over Arundel on Saturday.
Bennett makes his first century but Boro still seeking a first win
Jono Bennett made his first Pulborough century in a draw with Middleton on Saturday.
VIDEO: Alderman praises Davies as Three Bridges beat derby rivals video
Three Bridges captain Danny Alderman admitted he did not expect his side to beat last season ‘s title contenders Horsham at their own ground which his young side managed to do by 31 runs on Saturday.
SUSSEX LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Cuckfield remain joint top despite heavy defeat
PREMIER DIVISION: Cuckfield remain joint top of the Sussex Premier League despite a heavy defeat at Brighton and Hove on Saturday. Worthing are now equal top following a narrow 3 run win at Hastings ahead of Last Year’s Champions Preston Nomads who enjoyed their first win on 2013 by six wickets at Chichester.
Town ready to welcome Sussex for cricket festival
World record-breaking scores and high-quality cricket have helped make Horsham Cricket Week the most eagerly anticipated event in the town’s sporting calendar.
Chris Nash to skipper Sussex at Horsham Festival of Cricket
Homegrown hero Chris Nash says leading Sussex out on the Horsham ground where he first lifted a bat will be one of the proudest moments of his stellar career so far.
VIDEO: Roffey CC against Hastings video
Watch action from Roffey’s Sussex Premier League game against Hastings on Saturday.
VIDEO: Highlights of Three Bridges v Cuckfield - Saturday May 4 video
This video is a highlights package from Three Bridges v Cuckfield on the opening day of the Sussex Premier League season.
SLIDESHOW: Cuckfield v Preston Nomads video
Newly promoted Cuckfield lead the Sussex Premier League after beating reigning champions Preston Nomads at Cuckfield Park on Saturday. It is only the second time Cuckfield have beaten Nomads in the Sussex League.
Burt shines as Ansty Ladies get off to winning start
Ansty ladies travelled to Sidcup & Bexley to play their first ever WSCL Fixture. On an overcast day with rain forecast, Ansty lost the toss and where put into bat on a drying wicket.
Henfield skipper Moore left frustrated by ‘negative’ Arundel
The weather was not the only frustration for Henfield captain Brett Moore in their rain-interupted draw at Arundel.
SUSSEX PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Cuckfield are early leaders after beating champions Nomads
PREMIER DIVISION: Newly promoted Cuckfield are the early leaders of the Sussex Premier League following their 39 run win at home to current champions Preston Nomads. Nomads have surprisingly lost their first two games.
VIDEO: Morris and Dunford take four wickets each, but Three Bridges III lose out in thriller video
Three Bridges III lost by one wicket against Dome Mission in a low scoring affair in Brighton.
Sussex Sharks aiming to keep winning streak
Sussex Sharks aim to make it two wins out of two this weekend in the Yorkshire Bank 40, as they continue the tournament with a trip to last year’s finalists Warwickshire Bears at Edgbaston tomorrow, Sunday May 12 (1.45pm start).
Invitation League round up: Chaloner’s eight-wicket haul gets West Chiltington off to winning start
Newly-promoted West Chiltington and Thakeham enjoyed the perfect start to life in Division One thanks to a fabulous eight-wicket haul from club stalwart James Chaloner.
Adeline and Eloise star as Birchwood Grove girls edge out Park
Birchwood Grove girls Yr 5/6 cricket team took on Warden Park Yr 7/8 girls team in a league game and clinched a tight win.
Dwayne Smith back at Hove for Friends Life t20
Sussex County Cricket Club are delighted to announce the return of West Indian International Dwayne Smith to The BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground as their overseas player for the 2013 Friends Life t20 tournament.
Roffey and Horsham open new cricket season with wins
Both Roffey and Horsham enjoyed winning starts to the new Sussex Cricket League season on Saturday.
VIDEO: A day out at Hove - Sussex v Worcestershire video
A sell out crowd at Hove were left disappointed today (Sunday, May 5) as the Sussex Sharks lost to Worcestershire by 91 runs in the Yorkshire Bank 40.
SUSSEX LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Nail-biting game sees champions Nomads lose to Worthing
PREMIER DIVISION: There was a nail-biting finish to the game at Preston Nomads which saw last year’s champions lose by three wickets with a ball to spare.
Horsham cricket captain Craig Gallagher ‘concerned’ by lack of bowling options
Craig Gallagher has admitted the lack of seam bowling options at Horsham has him worried ahead of the new cricket season.
National KO cup kings Roffey CC ready for tough start to cricket season
Roffey CC’s first match of the new season saw them sail through to Round 2 of the ECB National Club Championships with a comfortable six-wicket win away at Ventor.
Sussex CCC in local derby
Sussex will look to continue their good opening form in Division One of the LV=County Championship tomorrow (Wednesday April 24) as they travel to The Kia Oval to take on rivals Surrey (11am start).
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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