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Matthew Maynard

Cricket: Tinge of regret for Maynard

GLAMORGAN boss Matthew Maynard has admitted he will be an envious man when he watches his side run out at the newly-revamped £9.4m Swalec Stadium today (2.30pm start). Read

Cricket: Get ready to be impressed

As Glamorgan prepare to play their first match at the Swalec Stadium, MARK WALLACE gives us the inside track into how the squad are shaping up for their historic day. Read

Sports Columnists

Mike Powell

Twenty20 vision needs more focus

THESE are very interesting times – and not just because Glamorgan won two games in the space of 48 hours. Read

Mark Wallace

Best in the west from the players

WHAT a start. Just a fortnight into the new season and we’ve already matched last year’s win total. Read

Athletics News

Athletics: Quarantine coud be used in drugs fight

ATHLETICS could consider implementing a period of “quarantine” for athletes returning to the sport after a drugs ban. Read

Athletics: Bettws’ Elliot stars again on streets of London

TWO squads of the 36-strong Welsh Schools team claimed top three placings at the adidas Mini London Marathon. Read

Boxing News

Boxing: Rees misses out on Khan clash

GAVIN Rees has missed out on the chance to tackle Olympic hero Amir Khan in Birmingham next month. Read

Boxing: Gammer returns for title clash

SCOTT Gammer is making a comeback – and he is returning with a title fight. Read

Cricket News

Cricket: Flintoff should not rush – Botham

ENGLAND legend Sir Ian Botham does not believe all-rounder Andrew Flintoff should be rushed back into action for next week’s first Test against New Zealand. Read

Matthew Maynard

Cricket: Tinge of regret for Maynard

GLAMORGAN boss Matthew Maynard has admitted he will be an envious man when he watches his side run out at the newly-revamped £9.4m Swalec Stadium today (2.30pm start). Read

Ice Hockey news

Ice Hockey: Malfatti’s Titan-ic feat sinks Telford

PAUL Malfatti scored five goals in Cardiff Titans’ crushing 18-3 win against Telford in ice hockey’s Summer League. Read

Ice Hockey: Devils coach to import 11 from overseas

CARDIFF Devils’ coach Gerad Adams has confirmed he will sign 11 import ice hockey players for next season. Read

Motorsport News

F1: Hamilton relives crash horrors

LEWIS HAMILTON admitted to being “terrified” for Heikki Kovalainen after catching a glimpse of his McLaren team-mate’s 150mph smash. Read

F1: Raikkonen cruises to Spanish win

KIMI Raikkonen cruised to victory in a Spanish Grand Prix that was marred by an horrendous accident involving Heikki Kovalainen. Read

Rugby League News

Rugby League: Threat to ‘magic’ weekend

EDINBURGH has emerged as a potential alternative venue for the Super League’s weekend away, despite the success of the second Millennium Magic event. Read

Rugby League: Chambers to discover fate

DWAIN CHAMBERS will discover this morning if he has a future in rugby league. Read

Live Sport news

Rovers hold Shrimpers

Doncaster will be favourites to book a trip to Wembley after a 0-0 draw with Southend in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final. Read

Tremlett shines for Lions

Chris Tremlett emerged from a disappointing winter to press his claims for an England recall with an eye-catching display for the Lions against New Zealand. Read