Somerset sport news

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Somerset exit is hard - Blackwell
Former Somerset captain Ian Blackwell says his decision to leave the club to join Durham was a difficult one.

Durham sign all-rounder Blackwell
Durham snap up former England all-rounder Ian Blackwell from Somerset on a three-year deal.

Trescothick named as vice-captain
Marcus Trescothick is appointed Somerset's vice-captain for next season.

Dix named in England futsal squad
Goalkeeper Brendan Dix from Somerset is named in the England futsal squad to compete in the Partially Sighted World Championships.

Ayr United 3-2 Stranraer
Ayr edge a five-goal thriller at Somerset Park to keep in touch at the top.

Sport on BBC Somerset
Live coverage and commentary details for BBC Somerset.

Cornish bowlers get first victory
Cornwall's short mat bowls team win their first Inter-County Championship match of the season with against Somerset.

Somerset win top speedway award
Somerset Rebels' Oak Tree Arena is named as the Best Prepared Track at the Speedway Rider's Association Awards on Sunday.

Hurry heads down under for club
Somerset coach Andy Hurry will head down under to learn more about one-day games after the club's disappointing one-day performances last season.

Ayr United 1-1 Stirling Albion
Stirling hold high-flying Ayr United to a draw in the Second Division match at Somerset Park.

Turner to get some Lillee advice
Somerset's Mark Turner is to work with Dennis Lillee this winter as part of the ECB young fast bowlers programme.

Justin Langer column
"There hasn't been a single game I have played this summer that hasn't felt like a cup final"

County finale day four as it happened
Durham win their first County Championship title as their rivals Nottinghamshire are beaten by Hampshire at Trent Bridge.

Lancashire seal Taunton victory
Lancashire finish the season with an eight-wicket victory over Somerset at Taunton.

Fluent Lancashire deny Somerset
Lancashire close day three at Taunton 60 short of victory at 122-0 to scupper Somerset's title hopes.

County finale day three as it happened
Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Durham are all in the mix for the title as the Division One campaign nears a close.

Defiant Lancs frustrate Somerset
Title-chasing Somerset close day two of their match against Lancashire at Taunton on 66-2, a second-innings lead of 20 runs.

County finale day two as it happened
Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Durham are all in the mix for the title as the Division One campaign nears a close.

Brummies end Somerset's title bid
Birmingham handed the Premier League speedway title to Edinburgh by beating Somerset 48-44 at Perry Barr.

Somerset title hopes in balance
Title-chasing Somerset are bowled out for 202 before reducing Lancashire to 56-4 on day one of their Championship game at Taunton.

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