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Angling reports: May 25

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): the back to winter change of last week did not deter J. Lothian another four which takes him to 14 in the last two weeks. T. Wilson, whose three equals that tally, should fill a few freezers in Troon and Stewarton.Read

Ayr Cricket Club beat Greenock for their first league win of the season

AYR Cricket Club’s season is up and running at last after their first league win at home to Greenock in the CSL Western Premier Division.Read

Ayr Lawn Tennis Club beat Prestwick in Ayrshire League

AYR Lawn Tennis Club men's first team pulled off a surprise victory by beating Prestwick 1 by 5-4 on sets in the First Division of the Ayrshire leagues.Read

Ayr Cricket Club lose by eight wickets to West of Scotland

AYR’S poor start to the season continued as they crashed by eight wickets at home to West of Scotland in the opening match of the new Cricket Scotland League Western Premier Division.Read

Angling reports: May 18

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): the fishery is now manned most of the time with hot snacks and drinks available from the cabin. Meals can be purchased at the Water Front Restaurant.Read

Ayr Racecourse’s flat season opens on May 30

THE 2012 flat season at Ayr Racecourse gets underway with the Spring Raceday on Wednesday, May 30 followed a day later by Blue Square Raceday.Read

Angling reports: May 11

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): fishing has been good with many fish rising to dry flies and some good bags have been recorded.Read

Darts: Andy Boulton wins champion of champion singles

ANDY BOULTON (Burns 'A') won the champion of champions singles, beating Alex Bell (Anchor 'A') 3-1 in the final at the Anchor.Read

Angling reports: May 11

AYR ANGLING CLUB: all club waters have been stocked and fishing well with most anglers achieving bag limits.Read

Ayr Cricket Club lose by 101 runs to Stenhousemuir

PRESTWICK Cricket Club have signed Pakistani born Zimbabwean all rounder Sikandar Raza as their new pro.Read

Mauchline badminton players are stars for Scotland

FOUR Mauchline badminton players helped Scotland clinch top spot in the team event of the Four Nations Under 15 Quadrangular tournament at Scotstoun.Read

Angling reports: April 27

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): a total of 79 fish were caught in the club’s annual open day on Saturday.Read

Ayr Cricket Club lose at home to Freuchie in Scottish Cup

AYR Cricket Club have signed South African Craig Thyssen as professional for 2012.Read

Duathlon’s new home a big hit

AYRODYNAMIC Triathlon Club’s annual Duathlon was based at Doonfoot for the first time this year.Read

Angling reports: April 20

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): there are still places left in the first competition of the season on Sunday, April 22. There are cash prizes for the top three anglers and a prize for the heaviest fish. Bookings to John on 07808 052955.Read

Angling roundup: April 13

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): the back to winter change put the dampener on the Monday club but didn’t deter J. Lothian who took another four which takes him to 12 in three days and filled his freezer.Read

Phil Thomas is Troon Chess Club champion

TROON Chess Club have a new champion.Read

Basketball: Marr College pipped in Scottish open boys’ cup final

MARR College just failed in their bid to win the Scottish open boys’ cup when they lost 69-68 to Gryffe High School.Read

Angling reports: April 6

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): the fishery is holding a fly only competition on Sunday, April 22 with cash prizes for the top three anglers and a prize for the biggest fish. Entry fee is £25 including lunch. Bookings to John (tel: 07808 052955).Read