The coverage given to sport by the Telegraph & Argus is second to none - and that's not just our opinion.

Players, officials and administrators all over the Bradford district agree the T&A has played a major part in putting sport on the map with extensive coverage in publications ranging from the T&A itself to Yorkshire Sports and the T&A's website.

Bradford boxer Bobby Vanzie, the reigning British lightweight champion, said: "There is no stronger media power in the area that can get the message and news across about boxing. The T&A has done exceptionally well.

"The coverage has definitely paid dividends for my career as my support base has risen. The T&A is also trying to set up a website for me which is fantastic as people will have 24 hour access to the career of Bobby Vanzie.

"Boxing is only just taking off and we have to cater for what is there. The T&A has done fantastically for the amateur boxing scene and as more people turn professional I'm sure the excellent coverage will continue."

Stuart Duffy, media manager for Bradford Bulls, said the top class sports coverage in the T&A helped add numbers to the clubs fan base.

"We've got a great relationship with the T&A," he said. "We use the T&A as a real driving force to get all the latest information across to our fans and as the coverage is so good, thousands buy the paper.

"It really is first class and, on occasions when the T&A has promoted special games, it has helped to attract huge crowds."

It's not only the big clubs who have benefited from the extensive features. Bradford Park Avenue have had an amazing season, being crowned champions of UniBond League Division One, and are now just two divisions away from the football league.

Chairman Frank Thornton said the coverage in Yorkshire Sports has helped to raise public interest and awareness in the historic club. The paper is printed and is being sold in Bradford's newsagents within an hour of the final whistle being blown on all Saturday's sporting action.

"Reports in the Yorkshire Sports really are excellent," he said. "We have to rely on the T&A as our only local paper and the reports in the papers have been very good.

"We are now the most senior non league team in the district and are hoping that further coverage next season will help boost the crowd attendance which will bring vital money into the club as we try to climb up the league ladder."

And now that the summer is almost upon us, reports on cricket matches are beginning to appear in abundance. Graham Reid, the chairman of the Bradford Cricket League, said the features on the games are always gladly welcomed by all clubs in the league.

"I consider the T&A coverage of cricket to be excellent," he said.

"Talking with players, they always look forward to seeing their names in print when the statistics are published on a Monday."

You can visit the Yorkshire Sports website at www.yorkshiresports.co.uk.