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Golden girl from Walsall Eleanor Simmonds is looking to the future

BRITAIN’S youngest ever individual Paralympic gold medallist she may be – but Walsall’s Eleanor Simmonds is already looking to the future. Read

Sally Gunnell tips Birchfield Harrier Meghan Beesley to break her record

FORMER GB athletics golden girl Sally Gunnell has tipped Birchfield Harriers’ bright young thing Meghan Beesley to go on and smash her long-standing UK 400m hurdles record. Read

Boxing News

Steve Saville has the recipe to beef up glory bid

STEVE Saville is Wednesbury’s newest wonder and no wonder! The 32-year-old has taken over as the lightweight champion of the Midlands and did it in fantastic style. Read

Pro Gavin takes on the world

Frankie Gavin believes he can become a professional world champion by 2012 after admitting his recent Olympic heartbreak convinced him not to risk waiting four years for the London Games. Read

Golf News

Lee Westwood faces fatigue factor at the British Masters

LEE Westwood should not have any abuse to put up with at The Belfry this week, but fatigue could well be a factor in his defence of the Quinn Direct British Masters. Read

Rugeley's Robert Rock to compete in British Masters at Belfry

Rugeley golfer Robert Rock has received a much appreciated invite to play at the Read

Formula 1 News

Worcestershire is home to the next Lewis Hamilton!

THE dad of a teenage racing star tipped to be the next Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is planning to re-mortgage his house to fund his son’s dream of racing in Formula One. Read

British Touring Car Championship's Mat Jackson is set for the top

THE BRITISH Touring Car Championship’s hottest property Mat Jackson looks set to be snapped up by a works team for the 2009 season. Read

Speedway News

Lyons is roaring to go again

CAPTAIN Marvel Jason Lyons was last night unveiled as Birmingham’s first signing for the 2009 season. Read

James Birkinshaw fancies return to Birmingham

FANS favourite James Birkinshaw is hoping for a return ticket to Birmingham for next season. Read

Tennis News

Birmingham's Dan Evans fights for right to party

BIRMINGHAM'S Dan Evans admits it's hard to stay focused on tennis when his friends are spending their weekend's partying. Read

Birmingham rookie Dan Evans is keen to step up a class

BIRMINGHAM teenager Dan Evans is determined to make impact on the senior tour in 2009 as he steps up his preparations ahead of junior Wimbledon next weekend. Read

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