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Late bloomer breaks through

David McIntosh celebrates his podium finish in Scotland after 130km bike ride.

DAVID McIntosh never displayed an interest in cycling until long after he left Ballina as a teenager.
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Randall to contest charge

Northern United’s Dan Randall (No.4) stops Cale Rowston of Byron Bay in United’s 26-21 loss at Crozier Field, Lismore.

NORTHERN United centre Dan Randall will contest the charge of use of offensive or abusive language at the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League judiciary.
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Ainsworth stirs up a storm

Ballina’s Kathryn Ainsworth (with the ball) plays for Surrey Storm.

A CONTIKI tour of Europe inadvertently led to the resurrection of the career of former Ballina netballer Kathryn Ainsworth.
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Professional performance

Pete Jacobs (above) and Melissa Rollinson (left) led the way in the Byron Bay Triathlon on Saturday. The Olympic-distance event comprised a 1.5km swim,40km cycle and 10km run.

PROFESSIONAL triathletes Pete Jacobs and Melissa Rollinson emerged victorious from the 17th annual Byron Bay Triathlon.

Winners to return for ocean swim

Melissa Gorman on her way to winning the 2km swim at Noosa last year. Gorman will be return for the Evans Head ocean swim next month.

TWO Olympians will compete in the second annual Evans Head ocean swim.

Covell's first proves crucial

Sam Panting gets a pass away for Murwillumbah in the NRRRL game against Ballina at Kingsford Smith Park, Ballina, yesterday.

FORMER Cronulla Sharks winger Luke Covell scored his first try of the season as Murwillumbah ran away with a 30-14 victory over Ballina Seagulls.
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Ballina finally knocks Head

Ballina hooker Aidan Cub is tackled in the game against Lennox Head at Quays Reserve, Ballina.

BALLINA has broken the drought against neighbours and rivals Lennox Head with a 25-20 win in Far North Coast rugby union.
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Darling downs come up short

Tim Benson in action for Northern Rivers.

THE first Northern Rivers-Gold Coast AFL showdown with Darling Downs came up short but left coach Steve Huckerby with a lot of food for thought.
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Britten too fast at Speedway

A file picture of Kevin Britten in action at Lismore Speedway. The Queensland driver completed a great season at the venue with another win on Saturday night.

NSW and Queensland champion Kevin Britten took out the 35-lap V8 Dirt Modified season finale at Lucas Oil Lismore Speedway.

Bill stirs up a Hornet's nest

Bill Harris will miss today’s match between the Rovers and Hornets at Nielsen Park where former Socceroo Craig Moore will be a guest player for Rovers.

RICHMOND Rovers football club founder Bill Harris was thrilled when he heard Craig Moore would take the field in a competition game against Goonellabah.

Hoey secret weapon

Ballina hooker Andrew Battese will be key to a Seagulls win over Mullumbimby Mustangs today at Kingsford Smith Park, Ballina.

JUST when you thought teenagers had lost interest in becoming first grade rugby league players, along comes a kid like Nathan Hoey.

Jamie's last battle

Jamie Tredinnick celebrates with his teammates and fans after Lennox Head wins the Grand Final match at Crozier Oval.

JAMIE Tredinnick is set to play his last game of rugby union on the Far North Coast when Lennox Head Trojans tackle Ballina Seahorses in the local derby.

Preston happy with life

Former Gold Coast Titan Preston Campbell was in Lismore yesterday.

FORMER Titans fullback Preston Campbell admits it was an impulse decision when he announced his retirement from the NRL last season.
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Eyeing the big time

Far North Coast catcher Kodey Wilford, with batter Jeremy Glover, has made initial selection in the Australian squad to play in the United States.

FAR North Coast baseballer Kodey Wilford knows what awaits him if he performs well at the upcoming Australian Little League Championships.

Jenna's on a mission

Trinity Catholic College’s Jenna Lees (with the ball) has been picked for the Lismore Diocesan Touch team for the CCC Championships in Tamworth next month.

TRINITY Catholic College student Jenna Lees is aiming to make the Under-19 NSW Combined Catholic College touch team next month.

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AFL star kicks-in

LOOK out you local cowboys, Shane Crawford is in town and he means business.

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Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League

Kelly returns from suspension

CLARENCE Kelly made a successful return to action in a trial match with the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League representative team.

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Cricket

Spot fixing row rocks IPL

FIVE Indian Premier League players have been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of spot fixing and corruption.

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Rugby League

'Civoniceva to go out a winner'

MAROONS interchange prop Ben Hannant is ready to do whatever it takes to send out retiring teammate and fellow front-rower Petero Civoniceva a winner.

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Tennis

Win for Stosur in Madrid

QUEENSLANDER Sam Stosur had to work hard before winning her place in the third round of the Madrid Open.

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