Oxford United manager Darren Patterson is pictured with new signings (from left): James Constable, Rob Davies and Lewis Haldane. Click on picture for the full story
BOWLS: Sharman lifts county crown 5:36pm Wed 23 Jul 08 Carterton's Paul Sharman was crowned Oxfordshire singles champion for the first time with a 21-13 victory over Headington's Nick Rae-Welsh on finals day at Kidlington.
Charlbury are on the verge of securing promotion back to Division 3 in the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre, after gaining maximum points over Morris Motors.
KENNET LEAGUE
Hagbourne 73 (4pts), Tilehurst 78 (18) (Hagbourne skips first): P Ryman 20, A Collins 19; I Snowdon 16, G Stacey 19; M Mulling 22, R Barton 15; D Hall 15, R Cannings 25.
ATHLETICS: England expects a bright future 3:17pm Wed 23 Jul 08 Oxford City's Hannah England was philsophical, despite failing in her bid for selection for the British Olympic team for Beijing.
Radley secured promotion to Division 1 West of the National Young Athletes League after a crushing victory in their final meeting of the season at Abingdon's Tilsley Park.
Corner House A took full advantage of leaders Nelson's free week by recording a 5-1 victory at home to Dolphin A in Group A of the Oxford & District Summer League.
The Oxfordshire women's team, without many of their big guns from previous years, went down 9-0 to Devon in Group 3 at Worthing on Tuesday
It was their second 9-0 whitewash in two days, but with virtually a new and much younger line-up, the result was not unexpected.
CRICKET: Kaufman spell sparks Oxon victory 7:44am Wed 23 Jul 08 A career-best spell of 6-39 by off-spinner Richard Kaufman earned Oxfordshire a 117-run victory over Shropshire at Whitchurch on Tuesday.
Yemi drops a reminder 11:05pm Tue 22 Jul 08 Yemi Odubade issued a gentle "don't forget me" message to boss Darren Patterson as he bagged a lightning-quick winner in Oxford United's fourth pre-season victory in five matches against lower opposition.Reader comments (3)
Patterson drops hint 11:01pm Tue 22 Jul 08 Darren Patterson gave a strong hint about his likely first-choice XI for next season when Oxford United's squad numbers were announced.Reader comment (1)
