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Sabine Lisicki beats Daniela Hantuchova in AEGON Classic final at Edgbaston Priory Jun 13 2011

Unseeded German Sabine Lisicki beat Daniela Hantuchova in the final of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham, overcoming the fourth seed 6-3 6-2.Read

Lichfield golfer Robert Rock wins maiden vicory on European Tour Jun 13 2011

Lichfield’s Robert Rock held off a stunning charge from Thorbjorn Olesen to claim his maiden victory on the European Tour at the Italian Open.Read

Birmingham athletics club facing cash crisis as council hikes up fees Jun 09 2011

An athletics club has spoken out over a decision by Birmingham City Council to more than triple the fee it charges the club for the annual use of its running track.Read

Zheng Jie predicts China's advance in women's tennis Jun 09 2011

In the days since Li Na became the first Asian player to win one of tennis’ four major trophies, many commentators have claimed June 4, 2011 will go down in history as the date China’s women began to dominate the world game.Read

Walmley wonder Matt Morris ready for next step Jun 09 2011

Matt Morris is hoping to use his Wentworth heroics as a springboard to completing his most successful year to date.Read

Birmingham tennis player Dan Evans surprised to get Wimbledon wild card Jun 09 2011

Birmingham’s Dan Evans has expressed his pleasure – and surprise – at the award of a Wimbledon wild card earlier this week.Read

Coventry City FC finances 'of grave concern', says football business expert Jun 08 2011

Coventry City has become the latest football club to have its future cast into doubt by auditors.Read

Heather Watson and Joss Rae launch Birmingham community tennis scheme Jun 08 2011

AEGON Classic players, Heather Watson and Joss Rae, visited young tennis players at the launch of Edgbaston Priory Club’s new community scheme, the Lordswood Community Tennis Club.Read

Maria Sharapova pulls out of AEGON Classic in Birmingham Jun 03 2011

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham. Read

Birmingham Half Marathon promoted to UK's elite Great Run series Jun 03 2011

Plans have been unveiled to turn Birmingham’s half marathon into one of the greatest running events in the country, bringing in millions of pounds to the region.Read

Martina Navratilova to help celebrate 30 years of Edgbaston Priory's AEGON Classic Jun 02 2011

Former world number one and tennis legend Martina Navratilova will lead the 30th anniversary celebrations at the AEGON Classic at Edgbaston Priory. Read

Edgbaston Priory looks forward to a bright future with the AEGON Classic Jun 02 2011

It seems strange to think but after so many years of tendering, posturing and politicking, the future of elite grass court tennis in Birmingham is now shrouded in certainty. Read

John Bright Trophy: Shock as Phoenix introduce warm-up exercise Jun 02 2011

The amateur ethos of the Lord’s Taverners John Bright Trophy was dealt a minor blow when some players in the Phoenix Group were spotted warming up for their match against solicitors Challinors by running around the boundary at the Britannic Park ground in Moseley.Read

AEGON Classic a busy week for Edgbaston Priory groundsman Stuart Jun 02 2011

Groundsman Stuart Smith has been casting a keen eye over the weather reports in the past few weeks after being haunted by the downpours at last year’s AEGON Classic.Read

John Bright Trophy: Organiser Ross Reyburn has deportation threat lifted May 26 2011

Welcome news for the Lord’s Taverners John Bright Trophy. Ross Reyburn, who runs Birmingham’s leading corporate cricket tournament on behalf of his club Moseley Ashfield CC, has escaped being classed as an illegal immigrant.Read

Cobbetts set new run-chase record in John Bright Trophy May 19 2011

Cobbetts achieved the highest run chase in the John Bright Trophy's eight-year history despite ever-worsening light. Read

Big names, including Maria Sharapova, back at Edgbaston for AEGON Classic May 10 2011

TENNIS chief Roger Draper launched the AEGON Classic in the city centre on Monday and claimed he is looking forward not just to the next 30 years of world class tennis in Birmingham but to the day when the event has a British winner.Read

Backpass magazine taps into the desire for football nostalgia May 06 2011

A nostalgic football magazine is tapping into a demand for features and coverage of the beautiful game before the Premier League existed.Read

Frankie Gavin sets sights on Amir Khan after signing Frank Warren deal Apr 21 2011

Promoter Frank Warren has signed a new three-year deal with Birmingham’s high flying Frankie Gavin who, he says, will develop into a world class talent. Read

Sutton Coldfield golfer Patrick Ruff inspired after close encounter with Charl Schwartzel Apr 21 2011

Patrick Ruff is within touching distance of becoming a professional golfer and it’s all down to new US Masters champion Charl Schwartzel. Read

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