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Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Kent’s Zak Crawley admitted he feels nervous playing for the county because he’s so keen to do well.

Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Adam Hollioake returns to Surrey as an opposition coach for the first time this week - but insists he’s too old for emotions.

American dream becomes reality

American dream becomes reality

Two North Kent College Sports Coaching and Performance students have been awarded football scholarships to study and play in the United States.

Ellis stars in ‘breakthrough weekend’ at American SpeedFest

Ellis stars in ‘breakthrough weekend’ at American SpeedFest

Matthew Ellis says he has “suddenly proved” he can drive a Nascar after starring in the 12th American SpeedFest at Brands Hatch.

How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

Kent and England’s Zak Crawley deserves to succeed because of the hard work he puts into his game.

Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx has struck again after a third player was ruled out for the rest of the season.

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Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Lordswood made the most of a rain-affected weekend as they beat Tunbridge Wells by five wickets to move top of the Kent League Premier Division table.

Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Zak Crawley hit an unbeaten half-century to guide Kent Spitfires to a comfortable eight-wicket win on Sunday.

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Kent head coach Hollioake’s Crawley praise

Kent head coach Hollioake’s Crawley praise

Head coach Adam Hollioake has hailed Kent’s Zak Crawley as one of the great batsmen to watch.

Kent collapse to defeat in home Blast opener

Kent collapse to defeat in home Blast opener

Kent Spitfires lost their first home T20 Blast match this season against Surrey in Canterbury.

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‘There’s always an electric atmosphere’

‘There’s always an electric atmosphere’

Batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond cannot wait for Kent Spitfires’ first home matches of their T20 Blast campaign.

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Crawley hits half-century for Spitfires

Crawley hits half-century for Spitfires

Zak Crawley hit a half-century for Kent but the weather had the final say in their Vitality Blast trip to Lord’s on Thursday night.

F1 drama as Brands hosts 19th Masters Historic Festival

F1 drama as Brands hosts 19th Masters Historic Festival

Historic Formula 1 racer Yutaka Toriba swept to victory at Brands Hatch - before his event ended in the barriers.

New arrivals will be worth the wait

New arrivals will be worth the wait

Dartford are yet to announce a signing this summer but boss Ady Pennock has been doing the groundwork to ensure recruits are the right fit.

Striker signs Dartford deal

Striker signs Dartford deal

Striker Eddie Dsane has signed a new deal to stay at Dartford next season.

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

James Speer-inspired Minster were home victors over previously undefeated Kent League Premier Division team Hayes.

Kent start Blast season with win

Kent start Blast season with win

A high-scoring match saw Kent Spitfires start their Vitality T20 Blast campaign with a four-run victory over reigning champions Gloucestershire.

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Darts’ TV replays win, lose or draw for dad Hill

Darts’ TV replays win, lose or draw for dad Hill

Josh Hill has been left with little choice but to relive Dartford’s promotion play-off final defeat against Dover many times over.

‘It’s definitely a step in the right direction’

‘It’s definitely a step in the right direction’

Retiring skipper Josh Hill insists Dartford’s 2024/25 season was a step in the right direction.

Kent’s dismal form continues with innings defeat

Kent’s dismal form continues with innings defeat

Kent’s dismal form continued as they were rolled over before lunch by Derbyshire on the final day of their County Championship Division 2 match.

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Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Tunbridge Wells lost to fellow early Kent League Premier Division pace-setters Hayes, going down by 39 runs.

Big scores needed to make a game of it

Big scores needed to make a game of it

Kent need resolute batting and favourable weather after Derbyshire took charge at stumps on day three of their County Championship clash.

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Compton leads Kent’s fightback

Compton leads Kent’s fightback

Kent fought back well on day two of their County Championship Division 2 match at Derbyshire.

Kent bowlers struggle again on opening day

Kent bowlers struggle again on opening day

Kent coach Adam Hollioake conceded they didn’t bowl well enough with the new ball as Derbyshire dominated day one of their County Championship match.

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Pennock buzzing after Carruthers commits

Pennock buzzing after Carruthers commits

Dartford boss Ady Pennock says Samir Carruthers is in a league of his own after securing the talisman’s services for another season.

Crawley hits England hundred

Crawley hits England hundred

Zak Crawley scored his first Test century for England in nearly two years on Thursday.

Kent suffer thrilling final-day defeat

Kent suffer thrilling final-day defeat

Kent suffered a hard-fought three-wicket defeat to Gloucestershire on the final day of a thrilling County Championship Division 2 match.

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Kent face battle to avoid defeat

Kent face battle to avoid defeat

Kent face an uphill task to bat out for a draw on the final day of their County Championship match with Gloucestershire.

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Green thwarts Kent again

Green thwarts Kent again

Kent were thwarted by Gloucestershire’s Australian Test all-rounder Cameron Green for the second time this season on Saturday.

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Stewart hits career-best ton

Stewart hits career-best ton

All-rounder Grant Stewart struck a swashbuckling career-best century to lead an incredible Kent fightback in County Championship Division 2.

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Injury-hit Kent sign two on loan

Injury-hit Kent sign two on loan

A returning Kent bowler is one of two the county have recruited on two-match loans to bolster their injury-hit attack.

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Kent coach keen to boost squad

Kent coach keen to boost squad

Head coach Adam Hollioake is working hard to bolster Kent’s injury-hit bowling attack.

Yeomans shines on European stage

Yeomans shines on European stage

A young fighter has been celebrating after he won at a multi-national event in France.

Hill’s title defence ‘has now started’ after Brands victory

Hill’s title defence ‘has now started’ after Brands victory

Jake Hill says his BTCC title defence has now begun after bouncing back from a disappointing opening round to claim victory at Brands Hatch.

Kent beaten in three days

Kent beaten in three days

Kent were thrashed by an innings and 161 runs in Rothesay County Championship Division 2 by Glamorgan in Canterbury.

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Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Tunbridge Wells earned a dramatic one-wicket win to make a victorious start to their Kent League Premier Division season at Sandwich Town.

Kent try to recover after losing five cheap wickets

Kent try to recover after losing five cheap wickets

Kent have plenty of work to do against Glamorgan after a dreadful batting display on day two at Canterbury.

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Singh makes first-class bow as Kent struggle

Singh makes first-class bow as Kent struggle

Kent toiled in the field on day one of their County Championship Division 2 match against Glamorgan at Canterbury.

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