Shelley Jory made her mark in the first of the 2008 P1 Powerboat series by leading the first race, and coming second overall in the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea standings. Jory was racing for the first time in the Evolution class in her new boat, #77 Lucas Oil, competing with team owner and throttleman Nigel Hook at the new venue of San Benedetto del Tronto in Italy. Having led the first race, they were pipped to the post in the Endurance event by the reigning champions, and scored third place in the Sprint race. From Daily Echo
SAINTS director Mary Corbett has declared it would be "a disaster" if Nigel Pearson was not kept on as manager at St Mary's following this week's boardroom changes. From Daily Echo
A HAMPSHIRE Senior Cup final victory was just the finish Steve Richardson was looking for in his short reign in the hot seat at Basingstoke Town. From Basingstoke Gazette
England's Lions successfully halted New Zealand's winning momentum in the build-up to Thursday's opening Test by battling to a hard-fought draw at the Rose Bowl today. From Daily Echo
STRIKER James Taylor scored the Basingstoke Town winner to secure the Hampshire Senior Cup, in caretaker manager Steve Richardson last game in charge. From Basingstoke Gazette
