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Slater Lightcap wants to follow in the footsteps of legend Greg Hancock and win a title with the Pirates after impressing on his first visit to Scunthorpe in the first leg of the Championship Grand Final.

An early goal for Oxford United was enough to deal AFC Bournemouth their first defeat of the campaign, despite Helen Bleazard's side being a player up for the entirety of the second half.

An early goal for Oxford United was enough to deal AFC Bournemouth their first defeat of the campaign, despite Helen Bleazard's side being a player up for the entirety of the second half.

THOMAS Tuchel heaped praise on Cherries star Alex Scott after his full England debut against Croatia.

IT HAS been a good end to the week for the international Cherries, with Alex Scott's full England debut and Tyler Adams's appointment as captain of the USA the highlights.

AFC Bournemouth take on Oxford United in a top of the table clash this Sunday.

While this international break has brought some key milestones for the Cherries players with their national teams, it seems an age since they were narrowly beaten by Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, and there is still a little under a week to go until the trip to Chelsea.

The Cherries' Alex Scott will make his first start for England as the Three Lions face Croatia in the Nations League this afternoon.

American football team Chicago Bears are teaming up with AFC Bournemouth for a weekend of fan events

Bournemouth boxing talent Lydia Page, from Arena Boxing Club, has been selected to represent England at the U15 European Boxing Championships.

Merton Table Tennis Club (Merton TTC) in Southbourne is introducing weekly sessions for juniors and adults in a bid to increase participation at all levels.

Dorset golfer Jenson Bull has been rewarded for an impressive run of performances by being named in England Golf's National Men's Squad for the 2026/27 season

Bournemouth travel to Tunbridge Wells for their first away game of their Regional 1 South Central campaign since promotion as they look to continue their strong start.

The international break continues, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to get down to your local side and support Non-League football.

The fundraiser to help Cherries legend Tommy Heffernan after he had a stroke has passed £2,000 raised, as he continues his recovery.

THE Cherries are confident heading into a top of the table clash with Oxford and they have their sights set on the three points, Katie James said.