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Tributes to tragic college tutor Heather Linley

TRIBUTES were paid today to a Midland college tutor who died in a head-on crash. Friends described Heather Linley as "vibrant, warm and enthusiastic". Read

Athletics news

Julie Crane eyes high jump place at Beijing despite horror smash

BY RIGHTS, Julie Crane shouldn't be taking part in athletics at all. Read

Louise Hazel hopes to put Birmingham University on the podium

BIRCHFIELD Harriers' new heptathlete Louise Hazel is the cornerstone of the Birmingham University women's team in the BUSA championships at Bedford this weekend. Read

Basketball news

Bring the sport back to Aston basketball

ASTON Events Centre bosses said they want professional basketball back at the venue. Read

Lack of funds killed off Birmingham Panthers, says coach Nigel Lloyd

BIRMINGHAM Panthers could have been competing for the BBL Play-off Championship at the NIA this weekend had lack of finance not crippled the club. Read

Boxing news

Amir Khan facing a tough time in Birmingham

AMIR Khan is coming to Birmingham on June 21 and he has been promised a rough ride - not from his opponent but his promoter Frank Warren. Read

Wayne Elcock at centre of complaint

THE Black Country camp of Darren McDermott have lodged a complaint that could see Brummie Wayne Elcock lose the right to defend his British middleweight title. Read

Junior Sport news

Jelena to defend DFS crown

DEFENDING champion and current world No.5 Jelena Jankovic has confirmed she will return to Birmingham for this year's DFS Classic. Read

The end for Jon

UNIVERSITY Sport Birmingham's Jon Harford bowed out of the British Open in Liverpool when he lost to sixth-seeded Frenchman Thierry Lincou in the first round. Read

Speedway news

Birmingham 46 Newcastle 44

BRUMMIES boss Graham Drury heaped praise on his riders after they snatched a stunning last-gasp win over Newcastle. Read

Wolves wait for Howe

DAVID Howe will make a late decision over his fitness ahead of Wolverhampton's Elite League trip to Ipswich tonight (7.30pm). Read

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