Kiwi prop Mitch Clark - who has signed for Wigan from next season - has left Castleford with immediate effect 'to pursue another short-term playing opportunity'. The 26-year-old had fallen down the pecking order at the Tigers since announcing his decision to join the Warriors.He had been playing on dual-registration for Championship side Halifax.While he would be free to join up early with Wigan - whose middles have taken a battering in recent weeks - it's understood he is on his way to Leigh Centurions until the end of the season.“Mitch has left the Tigers to pursue another short-term playing opportunity," said Castleford director of rugby Jon Wells.“Mitch has recently found first-team football hard to come by at the Tigers, and all parties felt a move away would enable him to do what rugby league players like doing best.“He’s been a great bloke and a big contributor at the club over the last 18 months, and we would like to wish him all the very best for the … [Read more...] about Wigan Warriors recruit Mitch Clark released by Castleford
Union Pacific delivers 4% better 2Q profit on lower expenses
Josh Funk, Ap Business Writer Updated 5:40 am PDT, Thursday, July 18, 2019 FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo a Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb. Union Pacific Corp. reports earnings Thursday, July 18, 2019. FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo a Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb. Union Pacific Corp. reports earnings Thursday, July 18, 2019. Photo: Nati Harnik, AP Photo: Nati Harnik, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo a Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb. Union Pacific Corp. reports earnings Thursday, July 18, 2019. FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo a Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb. Union Pacific Corp. reports earnings Thursday, July 18, 2019. … [Read more...] about Union Pacific delivers 4% better 2Q profit on lower expenses
Renault chief confident partnership with Nissan on track
Updated 5:38 am PDT, Thursday, July 18, 2019 FILE - This Jan.24, 2019 file photo shows Jean-Dominique Senard after being appointed Renault chairman following a meeting of the board held at Renault headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris. Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard has expressed confidence that the French automaker's alliance with Japan's Nissan remains on track following the appointment of a new board in the wake of the scandal involving Carlos Ghosn, who chaired both companies. less FILE - This Jan.24, 2019 file photo shows Jean-Dominique Senard after being appointed Renault chairman following a meeting of the board held at Renault headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris. ... more Photo: Christophe Ena, AP Photo: Christophe Ena, AP Image 1 of / 1 … [Read more...] about Renault chief confident partnership with Nissan on track
Milton Keynes is named a European City of Sport for 2020
Milton Keynes has won its bid to be a named as a European City of Sport for 2020, the mayor has revealed. Mayor Sam Crooks announced the news at the start of last night’s (Wednesday) meeting of the full Milton Keynes Council. “I am very pleased to announce that we have indeed been named as a European City of Sport for 2020 by ACES Europe,” said the mayor. “It is a non profit association promoting sport as a way of improving people’s quality of life.“What hope that this will help unlock new opportunities.”A formal event to make the announcement is being held at the Great Linford Local Centre at 3.15pm this afternoon (Thursday), to coincide with National Table Tennis Day.The European Cities and Capitals of Sport Federation (ACES Europe) champions the use of sport to improve people’s quality of life, physical and mental wellbeing.MK won the title after hosting a visit by delegates and was praised for its sporting provision, partnership … [Read more...] about Milton Keynes is named a European City of Sport for 2020
James Sugrue battles the nerves to finish on level par
Amateur Championship winner James Sugrue admitted it was the 'most nervous he had even been' on a golf course when he accompanied Darren Clarke on to the first tee at Royal Portrush this morning. But Sugrue, who became the eighth Irish winner in the 134-year history of the famous amateur competition at Portmarnock in June, praised Clarke for his help throughout the opening round of the tournament."I was definitely the most nervous I've ever been on the golf course this morning when I looked up at the grandstand and it was just packed," he said."And Darren walked on in front of me and the roar was just unbelievable. I was very nervous for the first and the second. I birdied the second, it set me in a little bit. And just enjoyed it really from there on in. "He was an absolute gent for the whole round. On nine I had a four-footer and he tapped his putter off my back and was like, Roll that one in. He was an absolute gent for the whole round."Once he settled the … [Read more...] about James Sugrue battles the nerves to finish on level par