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Powerboat king John Wilson goes for a spin in Warwickshire

Powerboat racer John Wilson takes his machine to the water at the West Midlands Water Ski Centre. Reporter Gregg Evans goes along for the ride. Read

Sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aiming to make the step up to senior gold

The problem of converting youthful potential is common and since the World Junior Championships were first held in 1986, only Usain Bolt and Francis Obikwelu have gone on to enjoy continued success.Read

Peter Sharkey: Bidding war for racecourse owner Arena Leisure hots up

After Arena Leisure - owner of seven UK racecourses, including Doncaster, Lingfield Park, Wolverhampton and Worcester - announced its interim results, the scramble to buy the business has intensified. Read

Ice Hockey: Solihull Barons facing battle to survive

They were once one of the most successful sports clubs in the region, packed with international stars.Read

Video: Aviva UK athletics trials in Birmingham

Video report capturing the scenes at Alexander Stadium as Britain's top athletes and large crowds of spectators gathered in Birmingham for the Aviva UK Trials and Championships. Read

Work starts on £9m refurbishment of Edgbaston Priory tennis club

A MULTI-million pound redevelopment has begun at a top Birmingham tennis club.Read

Jessica Ennis serves up five-star feast at Aviva UK trials in Birmingham

Now Jessica Ennis looks set to have beaten the curse of Birmingham’s billboards, organisers of this weekend’s Aviva UK Trials and Championships can breathe a huge sigh of relief.Read

Birmingham Superprix revival would boost industry and tourism

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the first Birmingham Superprix – a racing meeting which turned the city’s streets into a circuit – Graeme Brown looks back and asks industry experts if it would be a welcome event today.Read

Hurdler Tiffany Ofili-Porter hitting form at the right time

Tiffany Ofili-Porter believes the support of her Great Britain and Northern Ireland team-mates has contributed to the form that has twice seen her break the British record this season.Read

Sheldon skate star Ffion Lewis making a name for herself

Skating sensation Ffion Lewis continued to re-write the history books at the recent Outdoor British Championship.Read

Walsall: Saddlers sign up American midfielder

WALSALL today signed American midfielder Anton Peterlin on a one-year contract. Read

Louise Hazel on course for London 2012 Olympics qualification

Commonwealth champion Louise Hazel all but booked her place at next year’s Olympic Games with a personal best performance in her first heptathlon of the year.Read

Jessica Ennis aiming for five-star performance in Birmingham

World and European heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis will compete in five individual disciplines at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships in Birmingham next week as she steps up preparations for the defence of her world title later this summer.Read

Coleshill's John Wilson leads the way in the powerboat championship

John Wilson’s Pertemps Powerboat Race Team is still riding high at the top of the P1 SuperStock Championship despite a disappointing weekend on the water.Read

400m could be Kelly Sotherton's ticket to the Olympics

Like 1.2 million other Britons Kelly Sotherton was left disappointed by the Olympic ticketing fiasco in which only one in three applicants was successful.Read

Stars donate clubs to Birmingham campaign for more junior golfers

Novice golfers in Birmingham could potentially secure a footing in the game using Sergio Garcia’s old clubs as part of a drive aimed at increasing youth participation in the sport.Read

UK Athletics confirms move to Birmingham's Alexander Stadium

UK Athletics has finally confirmed it is to move its national headquarters to Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium in October.Read

Asafa Powell sets new Alexander Stadium record in Diamond League

Sprint sensation Asafa Powell stole the show as he roared to an impressive victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League athletics meeting at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Sunday. Read

Coach Hope Powell slams 'penalty cowardice' as England crash out of Women's World Cup

England women's coach Hope Powell accused her team of "cowardice" after she struggled to find volunteers for the World Cup quarter-final penalty shoot-out against France.Read

Women's World Cup: Laura Bassett hoping to make history with England

Birmingham City Ladies defender Laura Bassett is confidently looking ahead to England Women’s World Cup quarter-final against France today after making her debut in the competition as Hope Powell’s team beat Japan 2-0 in their last group game.Read