This category relates to all things to do with sport in Preston.
Who will be crowned Preston’s Strongest Man?Muscles are being pumped ready for Preston’s Flag Market to be taken over by the sound of groaning and the dripping of sweat. Preston’s Strongest Man will be crowned during […]
8 years ago Preston Grasshoppers to become one of first in UK with artificial pitchA Preston rugby club looks set to become one of the first in the country to play on an artificial pitch. Preston Grasshoppers is one of six selected by the […]
8 years ago Watch Preston North End star in new Nike football advertPreston has a fleeting glimpse of big screen success in the new Nike football advert. Cristiano Ronaldo and a young lad called Charlie Lee swap places after the former Manchester […]
8 years ago Preston Grasshoppers want to install artificial pitchPreston Grasshoppers is applying to replace its turf pitch with artificial grass. The rugby club in Lightfoot Lane says it wants to boost usage of its main pitch, especially during […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Football tournament held in memory of UCLan studentA memorial football competition was held on Saturday in memory of a UCLan student who died of lymphoma. Friends gathered on Saturday to remember Chris Curwen, who played for UCLan FC […]
8 years ago Meet the Massaros: How Preston couple are setting the squash world alightA Preston man who has coached his wife to international sporting success has been recognised for his commitment. Danny Massaro has led his wife Laura to the world number one […]
8 years ago What channel is Preston North End vs Burnley on tonight?Preston North End take on East Lancashire rivals Burnley tonight at Deepdale. The match is of little consequence to the Lilywhites who have seen their play-off hopes fade over recent […]
8 years ago Preston Sports Awards 2016: Tony Rigby receives lifetime achievement award for services to table tennisSporting volunteers, athletes and those who go the extra mile to make sport happen in Preston were recognised on Friday. Preston Guild Hall played host to the 11th annual Preston […]
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