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Local football: Wishaw High exit M&M Cup

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WISHAW High School FPs crashed out of the M&M Cup on Saturday losing 3-1 to Garrowhill Thistle in a hard-fought encounter at Lochend High School, Easterhouse.

Rugby: Dalziel continue promotion charge

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AN eight-try demolition of Edinburgh University on Saturday means Dalziel are just two wins away from guaranteeing promotion from National League Division One.

Other Sport: Springhill ABC kid impresses at Olympic training camp

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SPRINGHILL ABC fighter Kieran Smith is the latest local boxer being lined up for possible Olympic glory at the 2012 Games in London.

Athletics: World record under threat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LANARKSHIRE athletes will be attempting to “break” the one mile world record in aid of Sport Relief later this month (Saturday March 20).

Motherwell FC: ‘Well continue march towards Europe

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IN the dying embers of Saturday’s Premiership clash between Wolves and Manchester United, 20-year-old Welshman Sam Vokes spurned a glorious chance for Wolves that would have secured a point for his side and put a major dent in United’s quest for a fourth Premiership title in a row.

Local football: Jags exit cup after being hit for six

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OVERTOWN THISTLE were made to pay for their profligacy in the first meeting between these two teams as St Patrick’s showed their class in this Scottish Amateur Cup replay at the weekend to book a place in the last 16.

Other Sport: Mixed end of season for NL volleyball club

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NORTH LANARKSHIRE Volleyball Club men’s side, the Bellshill Cardinals, finished the season off in style in a keenly fought contest against Aberdeen rivals Beacon on Saturday.

Motherwell FC: Motherwell set sights on top four

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MOTHERWELL will aim to leave Hearts in their wake this weekend and push towards the top four and a European place.

Rugby: Talbot joins clamor for summer rugby

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DALZIEL Rugby club team manager Willie Talbot has given his backing to calls for a switch to summer rugby.

Local football: Wishaw Juniors climb table after convincing win

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If the Junior outfit, who last month secured a 10-year lease of Beltane Park, can show a consistency that has been lacking for most of the season then there is no reason why they cannot push for a top-four finish.

Local football: Craigneuk sting Jags in league clash

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RUNAWAY Greater Glasgow Division 3B leaders Craigneuk enjoyed a comfortable 5-1 victory over lowly Kilbarchan Thistle on Saturday at Wishaw Sports Centre.

Motherwell FC: Motherwell grab vital point against St Mirren

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:55:00 GMT

MOTHERWELL edged closer to securing a top six place after playing out a drab goalless draw against St Mirren.