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Women's FA Cup: West Ham 0 Arsenal 2

Yesterday, 15:32 Lee Power at Rush Green

Katie McCabe of Arsenal scores the first goal for her team during West Ham United Women vs Arsenal Women, Women's FA Cup Football at Rush Green Stadium on 26th January 2020

Arsenal booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup thanks to a goal in each half against WSL rivals West Ham on Sunday.

Essex Senior League: Redbridge and Clapton win while Bengal and Ilford suffer defeats

Yesterday, 12:13 Jacob Ranson

Action from Tower Hamlets clash with Hashtag United at Mile End Stadium (pic Tim Edwards)

Redbridge and Clapton pick up victories while Sporting Bengal United and Ilford fall to defeats in the Essex Senior League.

West Ham crash out of FA Cup with another dreadful performance

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Albian Ajeti (left) is fouled by West Bromwich Albion's Semi Ajayi during the FA Cup fourth round match at the London Stadium.

Former Hammers boss returned to the London Stadium to mastermind West Brom's FA Cup win

League Two: Leyton Orient 2 Newport County 1

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Ruel Sotiriou celebrates after scoring (pic Simon O'Connor)

Leyton Orient claimed three vital points with an overdue League Two victory at Brisbane Road on Saturday.

O's goalkeeper Brill retires and joins coaching staff

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient goalkeeper Dean Brill (pic: Simon O'Connor).

Leyton Orient goalkeeper Dean Brill has retired from playing football and will now join the cliub's first-team coaching staff alongside Ross Embleton, Danny Webb and Jobi McAnuff.

England players 'clear the air' over Saracens

Saturday, January 25, 2020

England head coach Eddie Jones (left) and captain Owen Farrell pose for a photo next to the Six Nations Trophy

England will enter the 2020 Guinness Six Nations with a united squad after addressing any grievances over Saracens' salary cap scandal, described by Jonny May as the "elephant in the room".

The East London Football Podcast

Friday, January 24, 2020

West Ham United's Pablo Fornals reacts after Leicester City's Ayoze Perez (not pictured) scores his side's fourth goal. Picture: PA

Jacob Ranson is joined by Dave Evans and Dan Bennett to discuss West Ham United, Leyton Orient, Dagenham & Redbridge and the latest in non-league football.

Wright eager to give Orient fans more to cheer about against Newport County

Friday, January 24, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Josh Wright of Leyton Orient during Leyton Orient vs Norwich City, Friendly Match Football at The Breyer Group Stadium on 27th July 2019

Leyton Orient midfielder Josh Wright is determined to give the O's faithful something to cheer about when they take on Newport County this weekend.

O's Embleton still hopeful of new signings ahead of Newport clash

Friday, January 24, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient's head coach Ross Embleton

Leyton Orient are still hoping for new signings ahead of their League Two clash with Newport County this weekend.

West Ham can't turn things round despite Antonio's pace injection

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Dave Evans, West Ham Correspondent

West Ham United's Michail Antonio applauds the fans after the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester.

Hammers slip closer to the drop zone after four-some Foxes see them off

O's coach Embleton says it was a 'mind blowing' spell as a brawl broke out

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient head coach Ross Embleton (pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo).

It was a 'mind-blowing' spell in the game when Leyton Orient was awarded a penalty and the aftermath that came from it says head coach Ross Embleton.

Tickets for Boxing Road to Tokyo event in London on sale

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Tickets are now on sale for the Boxing Road to Tokyo Qualifier in London in March

Tickets for the Boxing Road to Tokyo Olympic Qualifying event in London are now on sale at www.seetickets.com.

O's midfielder Wright revealed he felt the pressure of the penalty

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient midfielder Josh Wright revealed he felt the nerve-wracking pressure as he stepped up to the penalty spot to level the score against Northampton Town.

Women's FA Cup: West Ham 0 Arsenal 2

Yesterday, 15:32 Lee Power at Rush Green

Arsenal booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup thanks to a goal in each half against WSL rivals West Ham on Sunday.

Essex Senior League: Redbridge and Clapton win while Bengal and Ilford suffer defeats

Yesterday, 12:13 Jacob Ranson

Redbridge and Clapton pick up victories while Sporting Bengal United and Ilford fall to defeats in the Essex Senior League.

West Ham crash out of FA Cup with another dreadful performance

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

Former Hammers boss returned to the London Stadium to mastermind West Brom's FA Cup win

League Two: Leyton Orient 2 Newport County 1

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Leyton Orient claimed three vital points with an overdue League Two victory at Brisbane Road on Saturday.

O's goalkeeper Brill retires and joins coaching staff

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient goalkeeper Dean Brill has retired from playing football and will now join the cliub's first-team coaching staff alongside Ross Embleton, Danny Webb and Jobi McAnuff.

The East London Football Podcast

Friday, January 24, 2020

Jacob Ranson is joined by Dave Evans and Dan Bennett to discuss West Ham United, Leyton Orient, Dagenham & Redbridge and the latest in non-league football.

Wright eager to give Orient fans more to cheer about against Newport County

Friday, January 24, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient midfielder Josh Wright is determined to give the O's faithful something to cheer about when they take on Newport County this weekend.

O's Embleton still hopeful of new signings ahead of Newport clash

West Ham can't turn things round despite Antonio's pace injection

O's coach Embleton says it was a 'mind blowing' spell as a brawl broke out

O's midfielder Wright revealed he felt the pressure of the penalty

Essex Senior League: Clapton, Ilford well beaten

West Ham slump to another crushing defeat against rampant Leicester

Westley revealed as new Essex captain

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Tom Westley in batting action for Essex during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

Essex have confirmed that Tom Westley has been appointed club captain to succeed Ryan ten Doeschate.

Ten Doeschate steps down as Essex captain

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate with the Championship Trophy during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

Essex have confirmed that Ryan ten Doeschate has stood down as club captain after four seasons leading the team.

Cricket: Harmer extends Essex contract

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Simon Harmer of Essex with the Championship Trophy during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

Essex have announced that Simon Harmer has signed a one-year contract extension and will stay with the club until the end of the 2022 season.

Essex return for Zampa

Monday, December 23, 2019

Adam Zampa appeals for a wicket for Essex Eagles (pic Nick Wood/TGS Photo)

Essex have announced that Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa will return to the club for the 2020 Vitality Blast campaign.

Cricket: Newham youngsters enjoy Super 1s finals

Friday, November 8, 2019

Newham's Leanne Tansley in action at the Lord's Taverners Super 1s finals

Young cricketers from a disabled club in Newham had a day to remember after travelling to the Home of Cricket for the Lord's Taverners Super 1s finals.

Essex CC double-winners have celebratory mural unveiled by local artist

Monday, November 4, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Essex CC mural in Chelmsford (Pic: We are the playbook)

In September, Essex County Cricket Club became the first team to win both the Vitality Blast and the Specsavers County Championship in the same season, and to celebrate their historic achievement, Dave Nash, a renowned local artist, has painted a mural in Chelmsford dedicated to the remarkable double.

Cricket: County champions Essex to face MCC in Sri Lanka

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Essex players celebrate with the Championship Trophy during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

Essex will play their Champion County match against the MCC in Sri Lanka next March.

Cricket: Ten Doeschate extends Essex stay

Cricket: Bopara to leave Essex

Cricket: Essex quartet sign new deals

Cricket: Nijjar reflects on stunning season finale with Essex

Harmer collects cricket writers' club award

Cricket: Awards hat-trick for Essex hero Harmer

Rugby

England players 'clear the air' over Saracens

Saturday, January 25, 2020

England will enter the 2020 Guinness Six Nations with a united squad after addressing any grievances over Saracens' salary cap scandal, described by Jonny May as the "elephant in the room".

East London Vixens romp past Southwold

Friday, January 17, 2020

East London Vixens ran in 11 tries in a 65-0 romp against Southwold in National Challenge One East at West Ham's Memorial Ground.

East London empty handed at leaders despite their best display of campaign to date

Thursday, January 16, 2020

East London head coach Eddie Gooby (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo)

East London's best performance of the season was not enough to topple London Three Essex leaders Chelmsford, as they fell to a 36-19 defeat on Saturday.

School Sport: Lathom win mixed tag rugby tournament

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Lathom won a mixed tag rugby event in Newham

Lathom pupils came out on top in a key stage two mixed tag rugby competition held by the Langdon Academy Sports Partnership.

East London blow away poor Basildon ahead of big derby date at Kings Cross Steelers

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 dave evans

East London scored nine tries in a resounding 51-5 victory over bottom club Basildon at the Memorial Ground on Saturday.

East London get better of Braintree rivals following superb second-half display

Thursday, November 28, 2019

East London players celebrate their win at Braintree (pic ELRFC)

East London produced a scintillating second-half display to earn a 25-22 win at London Three Essex rivals Braintree on Saturday.

East London seal a huge win over neighbours Barking to continue climbing the table

Thursday, November 21, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Action from the match between East London and Barking (pic Tim Edwards)

East London competed a comfortable 35-12 win over district line neighbours Barking on Saturday without ever hitting top gear.

Gallagher search begins for Rugby Club of the Season

World Cup: England 12 South Africa 32

World Cup: Wilkinson offers England drop-goal advice

World Cup: England's previous finals

World Cup: England duo delighted to triumph over adversity

World Cup: England want to play with no fear says Eddie

Other Sport

Tickets for Boxing Road to Tokyo event in London on sale

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Tickets for the Boxing Road to Tokyo Olympic Qualifying event in London are now on sale at www.seetickets.com.

BBL: Sheffield 86 London Lions 91

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Duncan Hooper

Andre Lockhart attacks at Sheffield (pic Graham Hodges)

London Lions claimed a 91-86 win at Sheffield Sharks to complete a BBL double over the Steel City side.

Calverton Primary School win gold at Sportshall Athletics Competition

Monday, January 20, 2020 Dan Bennett

Calverton Primary School at the Sportshall Athletics Competition. Picture: Rob Cooper

32 children from Calverton Primary School took part in the year five and six Sportshall Athletics Competition at the Copperbox Arena last Tuesday.

BBL: London Lions 107 Surrey Scorchers 98

Saturday, January 18, 2020 Duncan Hooper

Justin Robinson attacks for London Lions against Surrey (pic Graham Hodges)

London Lions remain top of the BBL table after scoring a huge 38 points in the first quarter en-route to beating Surrey Scorchers.

Emotional fitness key sports stars tell students

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Christine Ohuruogu after winning gold in the women's 400 metres at the National Stadium at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in China

Forget physical fitness, 2020 is the year for emotional fitness according to Newham & Essex Beagles Olympians Christine Ohuruogu MBE and Abdul Buhari.