http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/ Top stories for Sport http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1049944_yousufs_work_visa_woe LANCASHIRE'S overseas batsman Mohammad Yousuf was left out of the County Championship clash with Nottinghamshire after an issue with his working visa. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1049944_yousufs_work_visa_woe Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1049946_khan_considers_relocation AMIR Khan has indicated his willingness to relocate to the United States if that is what it takes to link up with a world-class trainer and continue his rise towards the top of his sport. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1049946_khan_considers_relocation Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1049431_yousuf_jets_in_for_lancs LANCASHIRE have swooped to sign Pakistan star Mohammad Yousuf as a like-for-like replacement for overseas batsman Brad Hodge. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1049431_yousuf_jets_in_for_lancs Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048777_oldhams_coppice_beat_rochdales_asia_to_clinch_title OLDHAM'S Coppice United are the new North West football champions after winning this year's Asian Image Cup. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048777_oldhams_coppice_beat_rochdales_asia_to_clinch_title Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048616_saj_turns_down_ipl__for_now SAJID Mahmood has become the latest England player to reveal he has rejected interest from the Indian Premier League. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048616_saj_turns_down_ipl__for_now Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048406_tripathi_knock_goes_unrewarded_as_clifton_edge_home TWO teams with wholesale changes in personnel from last season clashed at Ladyhouse on Saturday, writes Mike Floyd. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048406_tripathi_knock_goes_unrewarded_as_clifton_edge_home Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048453_gomez_and_khan_square_up MICHAEL Gomez has vowed to drag Amir Khan out of his comfort zone when he provides the Bolton youngster's 18th professional test at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham on June 21. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048453_gomez_and_khan_square_up Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048100_khan_names_new_trainer AMIR Khan will be trained by promoter Frank Warren's matchmaker Dean Powell for his next fight. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048100_khan_names_new_trainer Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048064_penalty_decides_tight_contest_ THE top two teams in the Newbold Tyres Premier Division clashed last Friday in the Chris Shyne Cup final at Springhill. . http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048064_penalty_decides_tight_contest_ Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048096_asif_rains_supreme_with_the_bat A NEW Armstrongs Saddleworth and District season opened on Sunday in time-honoured fashion, with plenty of rain. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048096_asif_rains_supreme_with_the_bat Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1047931_smiles_better_with_syed ALLAN Armer has shown new pro Syed Shahabuddin the local sights - but the most welcome one for them would be Great Harwood lifting the Ribblesdale League trophy in September. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1047931_smiles_better_with_syed Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1045341_taekwondo_champion_returns_home_with_gold A SEVENTEEN-year-old Lancashire lad is "over the moon" after returning home with five gold medals following taekwondo and karate competitions in the US. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1045341_taekwondo_champion_returns_home_with_gold Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1044551_bollywood_glams_up_indian_premier_league_on_setanta_sports THE Indian Premier League, to be broadcast on Setanta Sports, has caught Bollywood fever. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1044551_bollywood_glams_up_indian_premier_league_on_setanta_sports Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1044330_blackburn_rovers_academy_to_host_north_west_football_championships FOOTBALL clubs are gearing up for this year’s North West Football Championships. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1044330_blackburn_rovers_academy_to_host_north_west_football_championships Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1044155_amir_the_bad_boy AMIR Khan is more choirboy than bad boy. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1044155_amir_the_bad_boy Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1043663_jatinder_wrestles_with_homework_and_sport TUTORS are very careful if they have to criticise Jatinder Rakhra's homework. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1043663_jatinder_wrestles_with_homework_and_sport Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1041160_pakistan_make_progress_in_mexico A1 Team Pakistan was on track for its final practice and qualifying at the A1GP, Mexico City.   http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1041160_pakistan_make_progress_in_mexico Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1037186_khan_to_face_dane AMIR Khan will meet Martin Kristjansen in an eliminator for the WBO lightweight title on April 5, it has been announced. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1037186_khan_to_face_dane Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1037024_amir_khan_receives_sports_personality_of_the_year_gong CHAMPION boxer Amir Khan has been named Sports Personality of the Year at the British Asian Sports Awards. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1037024_amir_khan_receives_sports_personality_of_the_year_gong Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1037033_delight_with_top_10_finish David Price Racing (DPR) were back on track in Indonesia today, enjoying two top ten finishes in the fourth round of the GP2 Asia Series held at Sentul circuit this weekend. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1037033_delight_with_top_10_finish Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1036851_arfan_says_football_is_a_key_to_cohesion A FOOTBALLER from local Oldham side Glodwick Dynamoes appeared on our sister TV station ‘Channel M’ talking about the lack of Asian players making it through to the professional game. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1036851_arfan_says_football_is_a_key_to_cohesion Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1036077_tournament_helps_to_unite Rochdale football Club organised its first community tournament for under 12s and under 16s. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1036077_tournament_helps_to_unite Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1035974_chowrasia_takes_indian_masters SHIV Chowrasia cut down some of the giants of the European Tour, including Ernie Els, to win the Indian Masters at Delhi. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1035974_chowrasia_takes_indian_masters Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034850_pakistan_keen_to_move_forwards_in_sydney A1 Team Pakistan returned to the track today, for the sixth round of the 2007/08 season. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034850_pakistan_keen_to_move_forwards_in_sydney Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034593_wasims_mascot_dream_comes_true IT's a once in a lifetime dream come true for young England fan Wasim Tai. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034593_wasims_mascot_dream_comes_true Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034592_akram_case_taken_to_westminster MANCHESTER City's fight to sign Iraqi star Nashat Akram has gone all the way to Westminster. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034592_akram_case_taken_to_westminster Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034317_pakistan_hungry_for_more_points_in_australia A1 Team Pakistan is eager to add to their points tally this weekend, following a successful outing in New Zealand, where Adam Khan recorded the team’s first point of the season.   http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1034317_pakistan_hungry_for_more_points_in_australia Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1033788_pupils_get_in_training PRIMARY school pupils are enjoying expert football training thanks to Accrington Stanley. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1033788_pupils_get_in_training Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1032961_football_coach_gets_awarded_with_a_twingo Bolton Wanderers’ award-winning community cohesion officer Abdul Basit is celebrating a successful year’s work of breaking down cultural barriers with football. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1032961_football_coach_gets_awarded_with_a_twingo Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032970_first_point_of_season_for_pakistan A1 Team Pakistan celebrated their first World Cup of Motorsport point in Taupo, New Zealand. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032970_first_point_of_season_for_pakistan Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032778_pakistan_pushing_for_strong_performance A1 Team Pakistan with driver, Adam Khan, began racing in the fifth round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport today. . http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032778_pakistan_pushing_for_strong_performance Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032538_khan_eager_for_first_taste_of_new_zealand_track A1 Team Pakistan will be back in racing action this weekend, following a five week break over the New Year period.   http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032538_khan_eager_for_first_taste_of_new_zealand_track Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032248_nasser_sends_toughen_up_message_to_england_ FORMER England skipper Nasser Hussain believes England have gone soft since the Ashes triumph of 2005 and need to improve their mental approach. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1032248_nasser_sends_toughen_up_message_to_england_ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1031286_oldham_footballers_unite_for_bangladesh_tour THREE Oldham football teams have come under one roof to take Bangladesh by storm as they prepare for their football tour of the country in March. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1031286_oldham_footballers_unite_for_bangladesh_tour Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1031070_tour_goes_ahead_say_indian_officials The Board of Control for Cricket India officially confirmed today that India's tour of Australia would carry on as planned - but only on condition that Harbhajan Singh eventually be cleared of the charge of aiming racial abuse at Andrew Symonds. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1031070_tour_goes_ahead_say_indian_officials Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1030864_soccer_aid_raises_funds_to_help_poor_and_needy Rochdale based inter-faith group Deen For All held a successful charity five-a-side football tournament and raised over £600. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1030864_soccer_aid_raises_funds_to_help_poor_and_needy Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1030860_indian_cricket_board_to_fight_blatantly_false_and_unfair_slur_on_offspinner_ Harbhajan Singh row escalates as India suspend their tour of Australia pending the outcome of an appeal for the banned spinner who was found guilty of racially abusing a member of the Australian side. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1030860_indian_cricket_board_to_fight_blatantly_false_and_unfair_slur_on_offspinner_ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1030284_bertie_on_the_ball It’s a tough job when you’re challenged with getting more Asians not only to go and support their local team but to get them into playing professional football – but it’s been a challenge one person has enjoyed tackling and is already reaping the rewards. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1030284_bertie_on_the_ball Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1029021_saudi_stars_city_trial ASIAN Player of the Year and Saudi Arabia captain Yasser Al Qahtani will have a trial with Manchester City. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1029021_saudi_stars_city_trial Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1028855_rugby_league_looks_to_pakistan Having made significant advances in Europe over the past two years, rugby league is now looking to establish a presence further to the East, with Pakistan seen as a likely growth area. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1028855_rugby_league_looks_to_pakistan Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1029225_muslim_mascot_joins_wanderers_diouf_on_the_pitch Lucky nine-year-old football fan couldn’t believe his luck when he got picked to become a Muslim mascot for Bolton Wanderers. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1029225_muslim_mascot_joins_wanderers_diouf_on_the_pitch Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1028866_yoga_centre_to_get_women_into_shape A new Yoga studio will be opening its doors in Manchester with a launch early next year. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1028866_yoga_centre_to_get_women_into_shape Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1028668_chaotic_race_for_pakistan_at_zhuhai The A1GP Zhuhai, China provided some action packed racing today, as A1 Team Pakistan raced for glory in the fourth round of the 2007/08 season.   http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1028668_chaotic_race_for_pakistan_at_zhuhai Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1027797_amir_now_believe_me AMIR Khan went a long way to convincing a sceptical public that he is a genuine world title contender after stopping Graham Earl in just 72 seconds of brilliance at the Bolton Arena. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1027797_amir_now_believe_me Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027394_khazars_late_strike_pays_off KHAZAR Akbar has enjoyed a rapid rise from school football to international status - and now he wants a league deal. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027394_khazars_late_strike_pays_off Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1025944_exciting_racing_for_pakistan_at_sepang In hot and humid conditions, A1 Team Pakistan competed in the third round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport today, at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1025944_exciting_racing_for_pakistan_at_sepang Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1025905_yoga_group_points_way_to_healthy_living AQUARIUS Yoga Foundation runs a variety of activity sessions throughout the week at its centre in Moss Mill, Woodbine Street East, Rochdale. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1025905_yoga_group_points_way_to_healthy_living Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1025229_khan_eager_to_put_the_power_down_in_malaysia A1 Team Pakistan heads to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this weekend to prepare for the next round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1025229_khan_eager_to_put_the_power_down_in_malaysia Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/s/1023326_bend_it_like_beckham__wanderers_style Bolton Wanderers are encouraging all women and girls from the town to get their boots on and show what they can do. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/football/s/1023326_bend_it_like_beckham__wanderers_style Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1022917_football_kickabout_helps_promote_safety_among_young_bright_sparks HALF-term was a time for young people from Moorhead Sports College and those living in the Spring Hill and Scaitcliffe areas of Accrington to brush up their soccer skills at the JJB soccer dome in Blackburn. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1022917_football_kickabout_helps_promote_safety_among_young_bright_sparks Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1022918_golfer_is_aiming_high YOUNGSTER Sana Ahmed is blazing a trail on the golf circuit. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1022918_golfer_is_aiming_high Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1022103_greenhill_take_the_honours OLDHAM'S Greenhill Primary School's football squad snatched the silverware when they beat a young Coppice team 1-0 in a competition backed by Oldham Athletic as part of their football in the community campaign. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1022103_greenhill_take_the_honours Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1021302_rochdale_schools_kick_it_out_at_spotland Saturday was Kick It Out Day at Spotland, part of the national campaign involving all Premier and Football League clubs to rid the game of racism. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1021302_rochdale_schools_kick_it_out_at_spotland Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1018164_rochdale_police_and_young_muslims_form_a_new_alliance__ Rochdale-based multi faith group, Deen 4 All together with Rochdale Police, held a 'friendly' football match, to continue their work on  community cohesion. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1018164_rochdale_police_and_young_muslims_form_a_new_alliance__ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1018163_ethnic_minority_women_to_set_out_goals_in_the_game_ The involvement of one of the most excluded groups in football will be discussed at English football’s headquarters next month. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1018163_ethnic_minority_women_to_set_out_goals_in_the_game_ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1018148_ramprakash_cork_hick_pothas_and_law_clogging_up_county_cricket_says_willis_ Former England captain Bob Willis says that ex-international players like Mark Ramprakash, Dominic Cork and Graeme Hick are ‘clogging up’ county cricket to the detriment of the national side. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1018148_ramprakash_cork_hick_pothas_and_law_clogging_up_county_cricket_says_willis_ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1018094_bad_luck_for_a1_team_pakistan_at_zandvoort_ A1 Team Pakistan was back in racing action yesterday, six months after last season’s finale in the UK. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1018094_bad_luck_for_a1_team_pakistan_at_zandvoort_ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1017485_india_clinch_twenty20_crown INDIA beat Pakistan by five runs to clinch the Twenty20 World Cup in a dramatic clash in Johannesburg. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1017485_india_clinch_twenty20_crown Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016374_norden_bids_farewell_to_pro_asif THE people of Norden said farewell to “adopted son” Mohammed Asif Mujtaba at Woodhouse Lane last weekend. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016374_norden_bids_farewell_to_pro_asif Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016376_mighty_blows_from_malik_help_norden_to_away_win HASHUM Malik might have claimed a bit of a record during Norden’s match at Glebe Street on Sunday when he launched three huge sixes. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016376_mighty_blows_from_malik_help_norden_to_away_win Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016339_monty_has_talent_to_become_a_great_bowler_says_pakistan_legend_inzamam_ Monty Panesar has received a glowing tribute from one of the world’s great batsmen on the eve of his participation in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in South Africa. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016339_monty_has_talent_to_become_a_great_bowler_says_pakistan_legend_inzamam_ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016001_bats_a_record CRICKETER Dhanuka Pathirana has smashed himself into the record books with an staggering knock of 277 runs – in a Twenty20 match. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1016001_bats_a_record Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015554_harrier_ali_romps_to_hill_race_victory_on_return_to_action AFTER a short break from local races, Wajib Ali came back in style to win the Marjorie Hawker-Bond Brown Wardle Hill Race. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015554_harrier_ali_romps_to_hill_race_victory_on_return_to_action Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015551_charity_match_salutes_memory_of_teammate EX-TEAMMATES and colleagues turned out in force to honour a former fireman at a charity cricket match. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015551_charity_match_salutes_memory_of_teammate Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015308_anwar_stars CHEETHAM Hill CC eased to an away victory over Denton West last weekend. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015308_anwar_stars Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015/1015046_dan_goes_joey_waits_but_harris_and_bangar_wanted_.html RAWTENSTALL and Bacup cricket clubs hope to retain their professionals for next season. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015/1015046_dan_goes_joey_waits_but_harris_and_bangar_wanted_.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015/1015047_go_make_it_ten.html RAWTENSTALL Cricket Club must extend their unbeaten league run to 10 games this weekend to continue their phenomenal push for a first championship success in 25 years. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015/1015047_go_make_it_ten.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014998_ymo_score_with_local_superstore.html Oldham’s Young Muslim Organisation’s annual football tournament has scored with the support from a local superstore. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014998_ymo_score_with_local_superstore.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014997_team_pakistan_doing_well_at_silverstone_test_run.html Team Pakistan continued to make progress  on the final day of testing at the Silverstone circuit in the UK. Season one driver Adam Khan was once again behind the wheel of the green and white car, and impressed the team to set the seventh fastest time in morning practice and the eleventh fastest time in the afternoon. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014997_team_pakistan_doing_well_at_silverstone_test_run.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014978_mosques_take_part_in_cricket_match.html Rochdale based Sports 4 All united different communities during their popular community cricket cohesion match. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014978_mosques_take_part_in_cricket_match.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015/1015028_ashtons_mixed_scores.html ASHTON completed three victories from as many games against Werneth with a comprehensive six-wicket victory at Rayner Lane on Sunday. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1015/1015028_ashtons_mixed_scores.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014813_football_officer_up_for_diversity_award.html Wanderer's community cohesion officer Abdul Basit has been nominated for a top award recognising his work with club and the local ethnic minority communities. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014813_football_officer_up_for_diversity_award.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1014/1014713_murali_let_me_come_back.html MUTTIAH Muralitharan is hoping that the LV County Championship game against Kent at Canterbury will not be his last in Lancashire colours. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1014/1014713_murali_let_me_come_back.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014808_new_kit_thanks_to_donation.html An Oldham football club has been able to kit out its team thanks to a generous donation by Aksa Housing. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014808_new_kit_thanks_to_donation.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014299_football_is_the_real_winner.html THE message that there is no place for racism in football was made loud and clear at the fourth annual ‘Let’s Kick Racism out of Football’ tournament in Oldham. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1014/1014299_football_is_the_real_winner.html Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/531/531511_asia_are_north_west_champs.html Rochdale's Asia FC are the North West football champions after winning this year's Asian Image cup. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/531/531511_asia_are_north_west_champs.html Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/531/531518_youngsters_prove_they_are_on_ball_during_sports_spectacular.html SPORTING fun is being provided for young people in Newbold, Rochdale this summer with a range of activities from the Link4Life sports team. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/531/531518_youngsters_prove_they_are_on_ball_during_sports_spectacular.html Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/531/531716_chadderton_pool_plans_to_be_unveiled.html OLDHAM Council will be unveiling detailed plans of the new Chadderton health and well being centre to the local community next Tuesday. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/531/531716_chadderton_pool_plans_to_be_unveiled.html Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530899_kabaddi_fever_hits_oldham.html A POPULAR South East Asian team sport is taking Oldham by storm. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530899_kabaddi_fever_hits_oldham.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530818_cheshire_champion_leaped_past_the_boys.html LIKE father, like daughter - Rafia Aslam's dad Kamran represented Pakistan on the track and the 12-year-old from Macclesfield has just struck gold. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530818_cheshire_champion_leaped_past_the_boys.html Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530817_improve_bowling_skills_in_a_charming_park_setting.html CHADDERTON Bowling Together is back this year after popular demand and will take place on Sunday, 29 July at 11.00 am. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530817_improve_bowling_skills_in_a_charming_park_setting.html Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530816_saeeds_debut_sparkle.html Pakistan pro takes team to the top http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/530/530816_saeeds_debut_sparkle.html Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529712_asian_invite_to_qayyum_clash.html ONE of Rochdale's most popular football tournaments is set to kick off on 29 July. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529712_asian_invite_to_qayyum_clash.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529711_mela_knockout.html FIVE-a-side football squads from the Asian community are being urged to join in a national knockout tournament. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529711_mela_knockout.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529710_team_mosque_to_take_on_rochdale_police.html A MOSQUE football squad is in training for a friendly match with a police side. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529710_team_mosque_to_take_on_rochdale_police.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529709_orphans_inspire_fa_coach_squad.html BOLTON WANDERERS' community cohesion officer Abdul Basit says his coaching sessions involving over 400 orphans in Malawi was a "life changing" experience. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529709_orphans_inspire_fa_coach_squad.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529708_muslims_and_jews_in_lovely_game.html FRIENDSHIP between Manchester's Jewish and Muslim communities is being encourage through the 'lovely game'. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529708_muslims_and_jews_in_lovely_game.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529707_standards_incredibly_high.html ROCHDALE-based Sports For All held their annual badminton tournament at Springhill Sports Centre. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529707_standards_incredibly_high.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529706_woodnook_are_the_kwik_kings.html WOODNOOK Primary School proved they were the kings of Kwik Cricket by becoming the Hyndburn champions for the third year running. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/529/529706_woodnook_are_the_kwik_kings.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528565_fortune_shines_on_bolton_youth.html BOLTON Wanderers defender Quinton Fortune was on hand to show off a few footy skills to Bolton youngsters during the club's unity in diversity coaching sessions. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528565_fortune_shines_on_bolton_youth.html Wed, 30 May 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528564_store_squad_triumph_in_asda_knockout.html ROCHDALE'S Asda football team were celebrating after winning the company's national football tournament. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528564_store_squad_triumph_in_asda_knockout.html Wed, 30 May 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528556_red_scout_picket_out_numan.html TEN-year-old soccer mad Numan Ijaz's dreams of playing for Manchester United could come true after being picked out by the club's scouts to take part in their football trials. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528556_red_scout_picket_out_numan.html Wed, 30 May 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528496_by_the_right_quick_march.html A GROUP of Oldham women are being taught how to walk! http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/528/528496_by_the_right_quick_march.html Wed, 30 May 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/527/527174_mujtabas_last_lancs_season.html Ex-Pakistani international Asif Mujtaba is ready for his next and sadly final season with Norden. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/527/527174_mujtabas_last_lancs_season.html Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:00:00 -0000