East Lothian News - Local Sport Feed

Trevor gears up for cycle challenge

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:23:04 GMT

A Musselburgh academic is bidding to complete this year’s Tour de France - ahead of the professionals.

A sparkling partnership for Racecourse’s richest race day

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:10:34 GMT

To celebrate the return of East Lothian’s most prestigious and richest race day, Musselburgh Racecourse and Laing Edinburgh last week today announced their official partnership for The totepool Edinburgh Cup 2013.

Keep focused for the Musselburgh 10k

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:06:56 GMT

It’s week four of our 12-week training plan for the Musselburgh Festival 10k Road Race on July 20 and, by now, you should be able to comfortably run for at least 30 minutes at a pace that suits you.

Firm race favourites return to East Fortune circuit

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:51 GMT

The North East Motorcycle Racing Club make their first outing north of the Border this weekend, when they hold rounds three and four of their NEMCRC Championship at East Fortune race circuit, near Haddington.

Promotion rollercoaster keeps East Lothian sides on their toes

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:20 GMT

The rollercoaster race for promotion from the South League to next season’s Premier League continues apace with Dunbar United away to Stoneyburn where points again will be vital.

East Lothian bowlers get off to a winning start

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:56:24 GMT

East Lothian’s Scottish Counties Championship campaign for the Andrew Hamilton Trophy got off to a winning start in the East section.

Robert sets sights on Commonwealth Games

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:20 GMT

Law student and badminton star Robert Blair is aiming to qualify for his second Commonwealth Games – but his first competing for Scotland.

High fives all round for new Prestonpans pitches

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:20:05 GMT

Young people in Prestonpans are being encouraged to take ownership of the revamped five-a-side pitches at the Pennypit complex.

New rugby initiative in East Lothian

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:05:54 GMT

East Lothian Council and Trust Rugby International (TRI) launched Unified Rugby for Adults with a Learning Disability.

Praise for rugby star Allan Jacobsen

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:03:05 GMT

Iain Gray MSP and Fiona O’Donnell MP have paid tribute to rugby star Allan Jacobsen, following his recent retirement from the sport.

Mascot joins East Lothian youngsters at festival of sport

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:58:31 GMT

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 mascot Clyde joined East Lothian youngsters as they took part in the annual Secondary Youth Games.

Musselburgh is seventh heaven

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:51:42 GMT

This year’s Musselburgh 7s tournament was really quite remarkable - there were no call-offs.

Getting into your stride for the Musselburgh 10k

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:37:03 GMT

There are only 10 weeks to go until the Musselburgh Festival 10k Road Race, which will be held on Saturday, July 20

Musselburgh Athletic kept busy with three end of season cup ties

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:27:05 GMT

A triple test of cup ties kept Musselburgh Athletic busy as after beating hosts Tranent Juniors 2-1 in the third round of the East of Scotland Cup.

East Lothian bowlers set sights on national matches

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:24:05 GMT

Six times national champions East Lothian hit the campaign trail for the Andrew Hamilton Trophy in the highly competitive East section of the Scottish Counties Championship tomorrow (Saturday) with a home fixture against West Fife at Polson Park in Tranent (2pm).

East Lothian sportsmen benefit from funding

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:16:45 GMT

Some of East Lothian’s top sporting individuals have received sportscotland Athlete Personal Awards.

Musselburgh hosts contest for world’s oldest sporting trophy

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:16:32 GMT

The contest, for what is reputed to be the oldest sporting trophy in the world still competed for annually, will be held at Musselburgh Links tomorrow (Thursday).

Musselburgh snooker ace set his sights on treble

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:11:47 GMT

Burgh snooker star Ross Muir is on course for a famous treble after clinching the Scottish National men’s title at the weekend.

Step up pace for the Musselburgh 10k

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:29:17 GMT

It’s week two of our 12-week training programme for this summer’s Musselburgh Festival 10k Road Race and time to step up the training slightly.

North Berwick side attracts sponsor

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:23:40 GMT

East Lothian-based Firemac Limited has sponsored the North Berwick High School senior football team.