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(SPEEDWAY 1)KENNETH Hansen has reached agreement with Peterborough to extend his short-term deal for the rest of the season.Hansen was initially signed as cover for Karol Zabik but has impressed greatly and was keen to stay with the club.Manager Trevor Swales said: "He has been a revelation since he joined us, and he has bolstered our reserve position immensely. Since arriving, his form has got better and better."(SPEEDWAY 2)SCUNTHORPE'S first-ever televised meeting was a huge success as the Scorpions and Sheffield produced some thrilling action.The home side deservedly ran out winners with Magnus Karlsson unbeaten, although the 57-38 scoreline did not do justice to the Tigers' efforts.Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: "It's been five years of hard work to get to this stage. It just shows the quality of racing we get here week in, week out."(FIXTURES)THURSDAY MAY 7:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Lakeside 8pm, Peterborough v Belle Vue 7.30, Swindon v Poole 7.30 PREMIER LEAGUE: Redcar v Stoke 7.30FRIDAY MAY 8:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Lakeside v Eastbourne 8pm PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP: Edinburgh v Sheffield 7.30, Scunthorpe v Newcastle 7.30, Somerset v Glasgow 7.30 NATIONAL LEAGUE: Weymouth v Rye House 7.15 NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP: Plymouth v Isle of Wight 7.30