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Gibson at it again

DURHAM star Ottis Gibson was once again the hero for the Riversiders this morning, taking four wickets to rip through the Worcestershire batting line up. Read

Bright future for city outfit

THE future appears bright for Newcastle Cricket Club after its future looked on a decidedly sticky wicket. Read

Lintz lose way in title race

IT WAS almost inevitable that at least one of the top-four title contenders would fall by the wayside over the double Bank Holiday programme. Read

Murton seize the top spot

JUST over a week ago Murton, who haven’t really shown their hand all summer, were 38 points behind long-time leaders Castle Eden. Read

South North Bank a double bonus

SOUTH North chairman Clive Goatman today expressed joy after watching his side come through the weekend safely with two victories to stay in control at the top of the Premier League. Read

Durham continue on quest

IT is a sign of a good team that they are never happy, and a mentality Durham have eagerly adopted. Read

Breese cool on title push

DURHAM moved into pole position in the NatWest Pro40 League Second Division with two games to play after they crushed derby rivals Yorkshire at the Riverside yesterday. Read

Mustard stays on hot form

PHIL MUSTARD produced another breathtaking one-day knock to give Friends Provident Trophy winners Durham a six-wicket 40-over win over Leicestershire Foxes yesterday. Read

Durham aiming to out-Fox rivals

DURHAM Dynamos will look to pull off a Foxes hat-trick when they take on Leicestershire in the NatWest Pro40 League Second Division at Chester-le-Street tomorrow. Read

We’re keeping our cool, says Cook

DURHAM will not make any knee-jerk reactions to Thursday’s 31-run Pro40 League Division Two defeat at Taunton. Read

Dynamic Caddick destroys Durham

FORMER England strike bowler Andy Caddick rolled back the years to dent Durham Dynamos’ NatWest Pro40 promotion hopes in a high-scoring game at Taunton. Read

Lord’s stars can’t ease off yet

DURHAM’S players have been warned not to let the best season in their short first-class history peter out. Read

Benk not hot on Mustard

DURHAM captain Dale Benkenstein has poured cold water on the increasing clamour to fast-track Riversiders wicketkeeper/batsman Phil Mustard into the England set-up. Read

Strugglers Vale draw on spirit

FIGHTING to the death to avoid relegation, Clara Vale’s players can be forgiven for having mixed emotions about their rain-affected draw at the weekend. Read

North seal title after finale

NORTHUMBERLAND have won the Minor Counties Eastern Division for the first time in their history following a dramatic final day of the season. Read

Champions finish off in style

CHAMPIONS Blaydon rounded off their season with style with an impressive eight-wicket win over Shotley Bridge. Read

Low on a High after victory

EPPLETON’S David Lowther came agonisingly close to his maiden first-team century. Read

Northumberland and Cheshire for play-off final

NORTHUMBERLAND will play Cheshire in the Minor Counties Championship play-off final – after they won the Eastern Division title for the time in their history after a final day of high drama. Read

We’re ready for more success

DURHAM captain Dale Benkenstein is confident his side can refocus following their record-breaking exploits at Lord’s last weekend when they face a pivotal period in their NatWest Pro40 League campaign. Read

Superb North in a final flourish

NORTHUMBERLAND will play Cheshire in the Minor Counties Championship play-off final – after they won the Eastern Division title for the first time after a final day of high drama. Read

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