(SPEEDWAY 1) SCUNTHORPE seem set to make progress in the Knockout Cup for the first timeafter an emphatic 65-25 first leg win over Newcastle.The in-form Scorpions dominated in wet conditions, with the Diamondsproviding just two heat winners.Home promoter Rob Godfrey said: "I think our foot is firmly in the door formaking history after 37 years, and I genuinely believe we can go toNewcastle and win there." (SPEEDWAY 2) WORKINGTON are set to hand No.8 Craig Cook an opportunity at reserve afterLuke Priest was ruled out.Priest has to return to hospital for checks on his back, and ex-motocrossstar Cook is a relative newcomer to the sport.Manager Ian Thomas said: "We've used him twice in away matches and he'sshown promise. He's a confident kid who has a lot of belief in his ability."

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SATURDAY MAY 9:PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP: Rye House v Birmingham 7pm, Stoke v Berwick 7.30PREMIER TROPHY: Workington v Sheffield 7pmNATIONAL LEAGUE: King's Lynn v Weymouth 7.30

SUNDAY MAY 10:PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP: Glasgow v Somerset 4pm, Newcastle v Scunthorpe 6.30NATIONAL LEAGUE: Mildenhall v Rye House 6pmFOUR TEAM TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs v Kangaroos v Stars & Stripes v World Select- Newport, 2.30

MONDAY MAY 11:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Belle Vue v Peterborough 7.30, Eastbourne v Swindon7.30, Wolverhampton v Ipswich 7.30

TUESDAY MAY 12NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v King's Lynn 7.30

WEDNESDAY MAY 13:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Poole v Lakeside 7.30PREMIER TROPHY: Birmingham v Stoke 7.30ASHLEY JONES MEMORIAL: King's Lynn 7.30