In Full

Carnforth Otters swimmers have launched their competitive season with some impressive results at both the Lancashire and Cumbrian County Championships.

Oldham Athletic 1 Morecambe 2

Morecambe made it two wins from two with an 89th-minute Aaron Collins goal inflicting a first defeat on Paul Scholes.

Morecambe boss Jim Bentley was delighted that his side produced an “ugly win’’ at Port Vale on Saturday.

Vale had little to sing about following their off key, lack lustre performance against Lymm on Saturday.

Kirkby Lonsdale were beaten 42-24 by promotion-chasing Harrogate on Saturday at Underley Park.

Lancaster City’s unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Buxton on Saturday as the Dolly Blues lost 3-1 at the Giant Axe.

Morecambe travel to Oldham Athletic this evening with manager Jim Bentley believing his players have had to show adaptability of late.

Tyson Fury has signed a major deal with American broadcaster ESPN which casts doubt over his expected rematch with Deontay Wilder.

Port Vale 0 Morecambe 1

A stunning display from keeper Mark Halstead helped the Shrimps pick up a vital three points at fellow strugglers Port Vale.

In a season full of injuries, Morecambe have had some rare good news on that front this week.

Morecambe added to their squad last week with the signing of free agent Aaron Collins.

Morecambe face a potentially pivotal match in their bid to pull away from League Two’s relegation places this weekend.

Detailed designs will be developed for the Eden North project in Morecambe after it was handed the final piece of funding needed to launch the next phase of the scheme.

Morecambe boss Jim Bentley found reasons to be positive despite seeing his side beaten by Bury on Saturday.

Dave Chisnall ended his 18-month wait for a PDC title at the Players’ Championship 2 with a dramatic 8-7 victory over Glen Durrant on a day which saw a record-breaking four nine-darters hit in Wigan on Sunday.

Lancaster City picked up a point on the road on Saturday with 1-1 draw away at Whitby Town.

Kirkby Lonsdale picked up an important victory at Crouchley Lane on Saturday, beating Lymm 31-17.

Front runners for promotion Hull faced struggling Vale of Lune for the first time at the Hull Sports Centre on Saturday and it was the hosts who recorded a convincing 97-0 victory.

A community swimming pool is set to open to the public once again in the spring.