Carlisle Utd's Frank Simek will get hero's reception at Hillsborough - Barr

Former Carlisle United coach Billy Barr today claimed Frank Simek is guaranteed a hero’s welcome on his return to Sheffield Wednesday – as he revealed his own part in the American’s move to the Blues.

Golf latest

Silloth youngsters win Cumbria Junior Golf League

Silloth-on-Solway's young players are celebrating after beating Kendal 4-2 in the final of the Cumbria Junior Golf League.

Rugby union

Relegated Netherhall kick-off Cumbria League season in style

Netherhall, looking to bounce back from last season’s relegation, started their first game in the Cumbria League with an easy 59-0 home win against Aspatria Eagles.

Angling latest

Brooks lands Crofton summer league title for second year in row

Sunday saw the final leg of the Carlisle and District Coarse Angling Club Crofton Summer League and everything was to play for with only five points separating first and second places.

Motorsport

Cumbrian F1 hopeful Turvey targets best newcomer crown

Cumbrian motor-racing driver Oliver Turvey hopes to prove he’s on the fast track to a career as a future Formula One star – by being crowned best rookie in the GP2 European Series.

Bowls latest

Northern Counties not a happy hunting ground for Cumbria

Middlesbrough Bowls Club played host to the Northern Counties Championships but it did not prove to be a happy hunting ground for Cumbria’s representatives.