SAFC win pre-derby golf day
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Micky Horswill: "We are desperate for a result"
Former Sunderland player Micky Horswill took part in a charity golf day to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Foundation of Light. Former players and fans played in two teams, Sunderland and Newcastle. The rivalry was friendly but thoughts were on Sunday's derby game.
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Kevin Ball: "We like the rivalry"
Former Sunderland player Kevin Ball talks about Sunday's derby and the charity golf day.
Full Report: Newcastle v Sunderland in pre-derby golf day
by Rachel SweeneyAs the derby game between Newcastle and Sunderland approaches, former players and fans have been taking part in a derby of their own... on the golf course.
Both sides were at Ramside Hall in Durham, to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Foundation of Light.
NUFC v SAFC in charity golf day
Former players and football fans gathered at Ramside Hall in Durham to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Foundation of Light. Ahead of Sunday's derby match, Newcastle fittingly played Sunderland. The day had a friendly rivalry as those taking await the weekend.
Dyson plays his way into the Open Championship
York golfer Simon Dyson has played his way into contention at the Open Championship at Royal Lytham St Annes. The 34-year old shot a second round of 67, which leaves him 2 under par and handily placed on the leaderboard heading into the weekend.
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The 'Bat & Ball Challenge' revisited
by Phil RoscoeTottenham Hotspur Manager Harry Redknapp and former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff will go head-to-head in the second 'Bat & Ball Challenge' at Slaley Hall in Northumberland tomorrow.
The pair will both lead teams of football and cricket stars to see who's the best on the golf course.
Last year, Redknapp guided the footballers to victory, putting them 1-0 up in the series.
Here's a look back at what happend in last year's event...
Sport stars back for golf tournament
Stars from the world of football and cricket are heading to Northumberland today for a golf tournament. It's the second year in a row the event at Slaley Hall has taken place.
Tottenham Hotspur Manager Harry Redknapp, and former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff are both back hoping to lead their teams to victory. The Spurs boss is 1-0 up after last year's win.
Redknapp and Flintoff will be teaming up with senior golfers in a three hole challenge today, and on Wednesday the pair will be joined by famous faces from the world of football and cricket in the 'Bat & Ball Challenge'.
