Portrush entertained champions Cookstown but the gusting near-gale force wind evened out any advantages.
By David Dilworth
It would be a day of attrition with powers of concentration being tested to
the full. It was no surprise to see short first ends as placement of the
jack was very difficult.
He's arguably the best light welterweight in the world and he has been
calling out Ricky Hatton so long he probably needs a constant supply of
Strepsils.
If Roger Federer lands his sixth title he will also pocket a cool £750,000.
And of course with the ladies now enjoying equal pay the women's champion
will enjoy the same.
Comber's Rodger Nield delivers a bowl during tdays match against Belmont
Michael Rutter can't believe it. He is going in to the second round of the
British Superbike Championship after two third places in the opener and more
to the point he is flying the flag for the North West 200 to such an extent
that he could end up favourite for the Portstewart race if he's not careful!
Kenny McKinstry is the master of the Isle of Man stages - but he isn't the
master of his own destiny.
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