Eastbourne tennis player Johanna Konta vowed to work even harder after she missed out on a place in the main draw of the French Open.

Eastbourne, Sussex and England under-19 cricket ace Callum Jackson hopes to follow in the footsteps of county team-mate Matt Prior.

Adam Shields will not be returning to the Eastbourne Lifestyle Eagles team and will head back Down Under to Australia.

The BBC has signed a deal with the LTA to cover the Aegon International in Eastbourne this June after a five year break, showcasing tennis from some of the world’s top male and female players.

Local tennis star Johanna Konta is thrilled to compete in her home event next month at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

During a week when Eastbourne Borough Football Club reduced Tommy Widdrington’s player budget by 15 per cent, wealthy Kuwaiti investment company KEH Holdings turned their attentions to Blue Square South rivals Ebbsfleet.

Former Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson has been linked to the vacant managerial position at Lewes.

Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is keen to thrash out deals with five of his most consistent performers from last season.

EASTBORNE Borough legend Darren Baker received his last of many awards at the club’s annual dinner to bring the curtain down on an incredible 21 seasons with the club.

Milly Widdop represented Hailsham Swimming Club at the Beckenham International Open Meet at the Crystal Palace National Sport Centre.

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Former Eastbourne United boss Paul Daubeney admitted it was an extremely tough decision to call an end to his reign at the Oval.

Eastbourne United have parted company with their manager Paul Daubeney.

Managers at Eastbourne Speedway are not still ruling out the possibility of team changes despite a 12 point victory over Coventry at Arlington on Saturday.

Kuwaiti European Holdings Company (KEH) have turned their attentions to Ebbsfleet United.

Eastbourne Eagles’ skipper Cameron Woodward produced his best performance of the season to help the Eagles to a much-needed victory on Saturday night.

Eastbourne Youth Bowlers had a fine weekend at the National Youth Championships in Coventry. The championships are run throughout May and more than 60 clubs and 600 bowlers participate. Luke Everett is currently second in the Bantam division with a personal best of 144 while in the junior division, Kiran Akehurst and Matthew Benton are fourth and 13th respectively. David Di Francesco is in 14th position and Matthew Benton in 21st in the senior division. Eastbourne Youth Bowling Club have five bowlers playing in the County Championships at the AMF in Worthing on Saturday May 11, and the committee would like to thank the parents and instructors who travelled up to Coventry to show their support.

Kenny McCreadie vowed he will be back in local football in the near future following his departure from Hailsham Town.

Although no new names have been added to next season’s roster since the end of the current campaign, Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is happy with the situation and so, it seems, is Chairman Len Smith.

After the collapse of takeover talks with a wealthy Kuwaiti company last month, CIC Chairman Paul Maynard has insisted the primary focus is now on increasing revenue into the club through other means.