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BURNING AMBITION - Crysencio Summerville of Leeds United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at Elland Road. His goal this season is promotion back to the Premier League. Pic: Jess Hornby/Getty Images

Dangerman opens up on transfer decision

RESPONSE: From Leeds United under-21s attacker Sean McGurk, centre, in Thursday night's Premier League International Cup clash against Sparta Prague's under-21s at the LNER Community Stadium in York. Picture by LUFC

Leeds under-21s 1 Sparta under-21s 3: Fightback in vain for Whites

Farke says Leeds' Summerville should be available after injury scare

SUPPORTING CAST - Jaidon Anthony and Ilia Gruev of Leeds United challenge for the ball with Ki-Jana Hoever of Stoke City during their Sky Bet Championship match. Pic: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Stress test brings unknown quantity into focus

Leeds man Junior Firpo explains root cause of latest injury problem

Leeds United win most points after conceding first this season

Blackburn admit they're 'tired' ahead of Leeds' Ewood Park trip

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights and Swindon Wildcats - seen here playing at Elland Road in October will meet at the Link Centre for the first time this season on December 17. Picture: Leeds Knights

Why Knights and NIHL National rivals need to be worried about Wildcats

PROMOTION PREDICTION: Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony, pictured with director of football Barry Fry, correctly predicted Leeds United would win the Championship and finish in the top half of the Premier League table. Pic: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Peterborough owner on Leeds, Spygate and 49ers

Football

Blackburn 0-2 Leeds - The Verdict
On and off the pitch Leeds United are quickly getting used to the idea of being good again as Daniel Farke fights fire with fire.

MASSIVE WIN - Daniel Farke celebrated a victory of serious significance as Leeds United made it seven unbeaten with their 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers. Pic: PA

Farke reacts to peer's Leeds suggestion

FINE SUCCESS: For Leeds United's under-18s. Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images.

Leeds youngsters enjoy big success with triple impact from attacker

FLYING: Omari Hutchinson celebrates putting Ipswich Town 2-0 up at Middlesbrough.

Rivals answer Leeds United's call but fresh twist

8 - Made one really big save at an important time, swept really well behind his back four and was there when needed.

Leeds player ratings v Blackburn as quartet score 8/10

INJURY DETAIL: From Whites boss Daniel Farke, pictured after victory at Blackburn Rovers. Picture by Tim Markland/PA Wire.

Farke details Leeds injury concern for Sunderland

In-form Leeds winger Dan James hails away support after Blackburn win

Rugby League

Here are the happiest places to live in Yorkshire and the Humber according to Rightmove

The 10 happiest places to live in Yorkshire named
The happiest places to live in Yorkshire have been named.

Kevin Sinfield after completing day six of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge in Brighton and Hove (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Kevin Sinfield set to complete his epic ultramarathon challenge today

Craig Lingard took the reins at Wheldon Road after a successful spell in charge of Batley. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)

Castleford to link up with Craig Lingard's former club Batley in 2024

Cameron Smith will lead the Rhinos on a full-time basis this season. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

New Rhinos captain Cameron Smith expresses pride at landing job full-time

Rohan Smith is set to appoint a full-time captain. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith set to appoint new captain as he addresses recruitment situation

Rohan Smith's side have linked up with Halifax. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rhinos enter new dual-registration partnership with Championship club

Tom Nicholson-Watton applauds Rhinos' fans after last year's Boxing Day game. Picture by Steve Riding.

Rhinos rookie Nicholson-Watton aims for the top

Other Sport

INTERNATIONAL CALLING: Leeds Knights' Oli Endicott is preparing to help GB Under-20s win gold and promotion at the Division 2A World Championships in Dumfries next week. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights need to box clever to cope with missing young guns

CALL UP: Leeds Knights' Bailey Perre is proud to have got his first call-up to the main Great BRitain squad in time for the Under-20 World Championships in Dumfries. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights' Perre living the dream as he targets gold with GB U-20s

LEADING MAN: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown scored a hat-trick as his team hit back from Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights even score to stay hot on heels of title rivals

OPENING SALVO: Ethan Hehir gave Leeds a first period lead. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights

Knights come off second-best against main title rivals

Sport Opinion

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Chris Woakes of England celebrates with teammate Mark Wood after hitting the winning runs to win the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 09, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are the injection of energy England need

Chris Woakes and Mark Wood both played their first match of the series at Headingley- we should all hope we'll see them again in Manchester

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 07: England captain Ben Stokes hits out for six runs watched by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey during Day Two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 07, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ben Stokes showed Headingley once again why he is vital for England

Five vying for Sports Book of the Year

Books shortlisted for world’s most valuable literary sports-writing prize

England and Scotland Euro 2024 opponents emerge after draw

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Sports Nostalgia

Leeds United drew level through Chris Fairclough's first goal of the season in the First Division clash against Crystal Palace of January 1992 at Elland Road. Picture by Varleys.

Nine brilliant photos of when Leeds faced Palace in title-winning campaign
Leeds United have had plenty of battles against forthcoming opponents Crystal Palace over the years - and the two clubs locked horns 30 years ago with the Whites en route to the First Division title.

FUTURE AND PRESENT: Eventual Leeds United 'keeper Nigel Martyn towers above Leeds United's Gordon Strachan for Crystal Palace in the First Division clash between the Whites and Eagles of January 1992. Picture by Varleys.

How Leeds have already leapfrogged Palace ahead of Australia date

Brilliance from Mark Viduka, right, sealed a 1-0 win against Aston Villa back in April 2002. Picture by Varleys.

Leeds United in yellow: Memorable photos as O'Leary's Whites beat Villa

MESMERIC: A beautiful turn and finish from Leeds United's Australian ace striker Mark Viduka, above, downed Aston Villa at Villa Park back in April 2002. Picture by Varleys.

The Oz link that has already seen Leeds send Villa 'Down Under'

MAKE MINE A TREBLE: Whites star Gordon Strachan struck a hat-trick as Leeds United blitzed newly-promoted Blackburn Rovers 5-2 at Elland Road back in April 1993, pictured above. Picture by Varleys.

Wilko's view on Leeds 'bunch' after last win of title-defence campaign

Gordan Strachan pictured during the Rumbelows Cup fifth round clash against Manchester United at Elland Road in January 1992.

Gordon Strachan: Fans memories of a captain fantastic

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CLAIM: From Blackburn Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson, above. Picture by Kieran Cleeves/PA Wire.

Rovers boss on 'better team' claim and Leeds finishing position

Live Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United LIVE

OPENER: Dan James fires the Whites ahead.

Blackburn 0 Leeds 2: Injury return and winger impact as gap closes

Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United kick-off time and highlights details

CHANCE: Offered by Whites boss Daniel Farke.

Leeds youngster gets chance and no Bamford at Blackburn

Points: 22.

Leeds place and points in new predicted final table with big plot twist

Leicester boss makes Leeds claim amid 'battle' for bargain striker

'FORTITUDE': Shown by Leeds United against Championship visitors Swansea City at Elland Road, above, to quickly recover from conceding an early goal as Joel Piroe, left, celebrates drawing the Whites level with teammate Georginio Rutter. Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

'One of the best' - Leeds warning amid Ipswich questions: Prutton

Farke explains when he'll 'unleash' Leeds United loanee Djed Spence

Leeds United's Christmas advert features a guest appearance from club legend Eddie Gray. Photo: Leeds United

Leeds United share heart-warming Christmas advert featuring club legend

LUFC evening headlines as Whites man attracts 'interest' from giants

DATE SET: For the FA Cup clash at Peterborough United.

Date set for Leeds cup clash at Peterborough with 'highlights' plan

Rodon's exciting Leeds prediction with personal vow

Leeds team news hint vs Blackburn as striker absence suggests swap

TV PICK: A Leeds United clash in the new year.

Leeds fixture in new year moved after selection for TV broadcast

Top Stories from the YEP

Zubayer was warned that he narrowly avoided going to prison. (pic by National World)

Judge warns of cannabis pitfalls telling dealer: 'It's serious'

Northern has warned passengers of disruptions due to heavy flooding between Leeds and Harrogate on Saturday.

Live as Leeds train services face cancellations due to flooding

Wakefield Coroner's Office has issued a public appeal for information on the relatives of two women from Leeds and Wakefield. Picture: Dan Rowlands/SWNS.com

Coroner issues appeal for help finding relatives of two women