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FA Trophy: Hornchurch, Haringey Borough and Barking progress into the next round

17:10 Jacob Ranson
Ellis Brown of Hornchurch during Hornchurch vs Wingate & Finchley, Pitching In Isthmian League Premier Division Football at Hornchurch Stadium on 6th October 2020

Hornchurch fought back to seal a 3-1 victory over Isthmian Premier League rivals Bowers & Pitsea to seal their progress into the next round of the FA Trophy.

Former West Ham and Arsenal physio Lewin marks the first anniversary of Hainault-based clinic

Yesterday, 16:00 Jacob Ranson
The Lewin Clinic (Pic: Stuart MacFarlane)

The Lewin Sports Injury Clinic is marking its first year of business – and it’s been a bizarre time because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Barking manager Gardner delighted by home tie with Sittingbourne in FA Trophy

Yesterday, 12:00 Jacob Ranson
Barking forward Isaac Westendorf races away against Westfield (Pic: Terry Gilbert)

Barking manager Justin Gardner is happy to be at home in the FA Trophy this weekend.

West Ham without in-form Michail Antonio for Liverpool trip

Yesterday, 10:38
West Ham United's Michail Antonio (second right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

In-form West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been ruled out of Saturday’s trip to Liverpool, but David Moyes is hopeful he will not be missing for too long.

Pressure is on FA Vase rivals Newbury Forest says Baker boss Harris

Yesterday, 08:00 Jacob Ranson
May & Baker players huddle during Redbridge vs May & Baker, FA Vase Football at Oakside Stadium on 19th September 2020

May & Baker’s joint boss Jordan Harris has piled the pressure on opponents Newbury Forest ahead of their clash in the FA Vase this weekend.

Hammers fans positive after City draw and are hoping to continue pushing forward

Wed, 13:00
West Ham United's Michail Antonio (second right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

West Ham United fan and budding journalist Kwame Boakye is feeling optimistic under manager David Moyes.

Dagenham boss McMahon insists individual errors are costing them after Maidenhead loss

Wed, 11:00 Jacob Ranson
Dagenham manager Daryl McMahon during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Hartley Wintney, Emirates FA Cup Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 24th October 2020

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon insists individual errors are proving costly after a poor start to the new National League season.

Barking end Waltham Abbey’s unbeaten start to the new season

Wed, 09:14 Jacob Ranson
Barking goalkeeper Manny Agboola catches a Westfield corner (Pic: Terry Gilbert)

Isthmian South Central: Barking 3 Waltham Abbey 0

Daggers suffer defeat at Maidenhead United

Tue, 22:41 Keane Handley
Sam Deering of Dagenham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Hartley Wintney, Emirates FA Cup Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 24th October 2020

National League: Maidenhead United 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 1

Daggers loanee Ogogo says it feels like home on return

Tue, 16:00 Jacob Ranson
Abu Ogogo of Dagenham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Hartley Wintney, Emirates FA Cup Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 24th October 2020

New Dagenham & Redbridge signing Abu Ogogo says he is pleased to be back at Victoria Road.

Player ratings: West Ham attacker Antonio scored an absolute stunner

Tue, 14:00 Jacob Ranson
West Ham United's Michail Antonio (second right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

Lukasz Fabianski 7: Huge save to deny Raheem Sterling late on. Went right way and almost stopped Phil Foden’s goal.

West Ham midfielder Rice believes they’re building something special after City draw

Mon, 10:00 Jacob Ranson
West Ham United's Declan Rice (right) battles for the ball with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling (centre) and Bernardo Silva (left) during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

West Ham United defensive midfielder Declan Rice believes they’re building something special as they nicked a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

Daggers secure FA Cup progress with victory over Hartley Wintney

Saturday, October 24, 2020 Keane Handley
Charlee Adams of Dagenham and Annis Nuur of Hartley Wintney during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Hartley Wintney, Emirates FA Cup Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 24th October 2020

FA Cup: Dagenham & Redbridge 1 Hartley Wintney 0

West Ham extend unbeaten run with Manchester City draw

Saturday, October 24, 2020 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium
West Ham United's Michail Antonio (second right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

Premier League: West Ham United 1 Manchester City 1

Dagenham & Redbridge blog: Abu Ogogo is back for Daggers FA Cup clash

Saturday, October 24, 2020 Keane Handley
Sam Deering of Dagenham and Redbridge and Josh Staunton of Yeovil Town during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Yeovil Town, Vanarama National League Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 17th October 2020

Our Dagenham & Redbridge blogger Keane Handley previews the FA Cup clash at home to Hartley Wintney.

Dagenham & Redbridge sign fans’ favourite Abu Ogogo and striker Scott Wilson

Saturday, October 24, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Coventry City's Abu Ogogo during the Cyrille Regis Memorial Trophy match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon has moved to bolster his injury-hit squad with the additions of midfielder Abu Ogogo and striker Scott Wilson.

Daggers boss McMahon knows FA Cup run is important as they face Hartley Wintney

Friday, October 23, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Dagenham and Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Yeovil Town, Vanarama National League Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 17th October 2020

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon knows a cup run is important for both confidence and financially for the club.

Barking boss Gardner wants players to start winning league points

Friday, October 23, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Barking's David Fallah in the penalty area against Harlow Town (Pic: Terry Gilbert)

Barking manager Justin Gardner is urging his players to now stand up and be counted as they look to start putting some points on the board in the league.

Daggers support The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Thursday, October 22, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Dagenham and Redbridge players captain Kenny Clark with the clubs Poppy Scarf (Pic: Griffiths Photographers)

Dagenham & Redbridge are again supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, this year with a limited-edition Daggers Poppy Scarf.

It’s important to have the government’s support insists Daggers boss McMahon

Thursday, October 22, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Dagenham and Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Yeovil Town, Vanarama National League Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 17th October 2020

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon insists it’s important to have the government’s support as the National League is set to now a £10m support package on an average attendance basis, meaning seven former Football League clubs will receive a larger sum.

May & Baker boss Harris is expecting backlog of games to be tough as they catch up

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Henry Osei of May & Baker scores the second goal for his team and celebrates during Redbridge vs May & Baker, FA Vase Football at Oakside Stadium on 19th September 2020

May & Baker joint-manager Jordan Harris knows it will be hard playing catch-up all season after a delayed start to their campaign due to a positive Covid-19 test.

Football

FA Trophy: Hornchurch, Haringey Borough and Barking progress into the next round

17:10 Jacob Ranson
Ellis Brown of Hornchurch during Hornchurch vs Wingate & Finchley, Pitching In Isthmian League Premier Division Football at Hornchurch Stadium on 6th October 2020

Hornchurch fought back to seal a 3-1 victory over Isthmian Premier League rivals Bowers & Pitsea to seal their progress into the next round of the FA Trophy.

Former West Ham and Arsenal physio Lewin marks the first anniversary of Hainault-based clinic

Yesterday, 16:00 Jacob Ranson
The Lewin Clinic (Pic: Stuart MacFarlane)

The Lewin Sports Injury Clinic is marking its first year of business – and it’s been a bizarre time because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Barking manager Gardner delighted by home tie with Sittingbourne in FA Trophy

Yesterday, 12:00 Jacob Ranson
Barking forward Isaac Westendorf races away against Westfield (Pic: Terry Gilbert)

Barking manager Justin Gardner is happy to be at home in the FA Trophy this weekend.

West Ham without in-form Michail Antonio for Liverpool trip

Yesterday, 10:38
West Ham United's Michail Antonio (second right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

In-form West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been ruled out of Saturday’s trip to Liverpool, but David Moyes is hopeful he will not be missing for too long.

Pressure is on FA Vase rivals Newbury Forest says Baker boss Harris

Yesterday, 08:00 Jacob Ranson
May & Baker players huddle during Redbridge vs May & Baker, FA Vase Football at Oakside Stadium on 19th September 2020

May & Baker’s joint boss Jordan Harris has piled the pressure on opponents Newbury Forest ahead of their clash in the FA Vase this weekend.

Cricket

Ryan ten Doeschate signs new deal with Essex

Thursday, October 1, 2020 Jacob Ranson
EssexÕs Ryan ten Doeschate bats during day five of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Essex are delighted to announce that Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a one-year contract extension and will stay with the club until the end of the 2021 season.

Essex crowned Bob Willis Trophy champions

Sunday, September 27, 2020
EssexÕs Ryan ten Doeschate bats during day five of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Veteran Ryan ten Doeschate helped Essex bat out a draw to hand his side the inaugural Bob Willis Trophy and their third first-class title in four years.

Jamie Porter leads Essex into a strong position over Somerset

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Paul Hiscock
Essex's Alastair Cook celebrates catching out Somerset's Lewis Gregory (not in picture) during day four of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Jamie Porter has put Essex into a strong position as they shape up for the final day’s play in this Bob Willis Trophy clash at Lord’s where Somerset will resume on 227 for 7 and a lead of 191.

Essex star Sir Alastair Cook admitted it was tough early on against Somerset

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Paul Hiscock
Essex's Alastair Cook in action during day three of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Sir Alastair Cook struck the 67th first-class century of his career when compiling 172 in the Bob Willis Trophy final.

Alastair Cook leads the charge for Essex against Somerset

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Paul Hiscock
Essex's Alastair Cook celebrates with with teammate Tom Westley after scoring a century during day three of the Bob Willis Trophy Final at Lord's, London.

Alastair Cook stroked his way to 172 as he produced an innings of the highest quality to put Essex on the cusp of a first innings lead in their Bob Willis Trophy clash with Somerset at Lord’s.

Rugby

Barking RFC ready to hit the ground running thanks to NatWest RugbyForce weekend

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Barking Rugby Club have been carrying out improvements at their ground (Pic: Sportsbeat)

Grassroots rugby is back in business and Barking Rugby Club are ready to hit the ground running thanks to the NatWest RugbyForce Weekend 2020 and the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

Barking RFC offering open training sessions

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Barking RFC vs Old Cooperians RFC, London 3 Essex Division Rugby Union at Gale Street on 22nd February 2020

Barking Rugby Club are opening their training sessions up to anyone who wants to start playing or get back to playing.

British & Irish Lions confirm 2021 South Africa tour

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
British and Irish Lions' Owen Farrell with fans after the third test of the 2017 tour of New Zealand

The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled.

Premiership Rugby clubs to start contact training on Monday

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport
Saracens Alex Lewington is tackled by Northampton's Dan Biggar

Premiership Rugby clubs can return to contact training on Monday in “significant milestone” towards the league’s planned resumption on August 15.

RFU to review ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ history

Thursday, June 18, 2020 PA Sport
England and Wales line-up for the national anthems before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium in March

The Rugby Football Union is undertaking a review into the “historical context” of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – a favourite song among England supporters which has roots in American slavery.

Other Sport

Dagenham Boxing Club has re-opened its doors with new Covid-19 secure procedures

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Dagenham Boxing Club has re-opened this week after almost six months (Pic: Dagenham BC)

After almost six months of closure due to Covid-19, Dagenham Boxing Club reopens this week in a Covid-secure environment.

Women’s Super League season preview

Thursday, September 3, 2020 Josh Bunting
Leonie Maier of Arsenal and Angela Addison of Tottenham during Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women, Friendly Match Football at Meadow Park on 25th August 2019

This weekend will see the new Women’s Super League season kick off with Aston Villa taking on Manchester City opening the new 2020-21 campaign on Saturday before the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Tottenham start the following day.

Para swimmer Brock Whiston keen to thank Everyone Active as she returns to training

Monday, August 10, 2020 Jacob Ranson
Brock Whiston back in the pool at Becontree Leisure Centre (Pic: Elizabeth Whiston)

World record breaking Para swimmer Brock Whiston was keen to thank Everyone Active for getting her back on track in her preparations for the Paralympics.

Boxing: Local clubs enjoy ABA/Elite success over time

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Chris Kempson
Charlie Magri looking dejected after losing to British opponent Duke McKenzie

Local amateur boxing clubs in London have had their share of success in the ABA Senior/Elite Championships over the past 70 years or so.

Boxing: Britain’s world heavyweight title hopefuls over history

Monday, July 20, 2020 Chris Kempson
Heavyweight boxers Joe Louis and Tommy Farr breakfast in London

Britain is blessed, at present, in terms of current world heavyweight champions with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury holding a plethora of titles between them.

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