Carlisle Utd 2 Northampton Town 1
Brad Potts fired Carlisle United out of the relegation zone with a vital second-half winner against Northampton at Brunton Park.
Amateur football
Referee steps in to spare Milbourne's blushes
In a much-reduced programme because of waterlogged pitches, Milbourne Arms appeared to be on course for only their second defeat of the season when they were 3-1 down at Crown Stanwix. Golf latest
£250,000 revamp planned for Carlisle Driving Range
Law graduate turned golf pro Daniel Hookway has unveiled plans to give Carlisle Driving Range a £250,000 revamp after taking over the venue. 
Cumbrian driver Matthew Wilson will follow in the footsteps of his dad when he makes a return behind the wheel this week. 
Maryport teenager Catherine O’Donnell has received an early Christmas present after being called up to the England Women’s Under-20 rugby union side. 
Cumbrian bowls star Stuart Airey today announced his retirement from the international game following a medal-laden career spanning 22 years. 
