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Why Exeter City and Newcastle United share almost the same stadium name

Ask a football supporter where St James Park is and the answer may depend on where they are from. For millions of Premier League fans, the name points north to Newcastle. In Devon, however, there is only one obvious answer: the home of Exeter City.

The two grounds sit more than 350 miles apart, yet carry almost identical names. Exeter play at St James Park , while Newcastle’s home is...

How Online Betting Has Changed the Way Football Fans Follow the Game

Football has always been more than a game in the UK. It shapes pub conversations, family traditions, and weekend plans from August through to May. But over the past few years, the way fans engage with matches has shifted significantly, with online sports betting becoming a natural extension of the viewing experience for millions of adults.

From the High Street to the Smartphone

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Arsenal's invincible recent record in the Community Shield

Arsenal have won the Community Shield 17 times, a record bettered only by Manchester United, and they head into this year's fixture against Manchester City looking to add to a haul that has grown steadily busier over the last decade.

That consistency stretches back generations, but it's the modern era that has really cemented their reputation in this fixture. Anyone checking the...

Galway Festival 2026: Top trainers make their mark on the opening day

Two of the top horse racing trainers in the business enjoyed a memorable opening day at the 2026 Galway Festival on Monday.

Backing Willie Mullins’ runners is always one of the most popular Galway Races tips and he was quick to get off the mark in the first race at the meeting.

Joseph O’Brien was also on the scoreboard, firing home two quickfire winners in the middle of the...

Skill swap of a lifetime sends athlete to Mr Universe

Devon's Natural Mr Universe Ed Akay has turned coach to help the man who guided him to bodybuilding success secure a place on the international stage.

Matthew White, the Rotherham-based founder of MW Strength & Performance, has qualified to represent Great Britain at the 2027 IBFA Mr Universe in Italy following an impressive appearance at the IBFA GB Barnsley Colliery Classic....

Torquay inclusive sports club needs public votes to win £3,000 community grant

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading home care providers, has announced that Torquay United Community Sports Trust has been shortlisted for a £3,000 grant through its UK-wide Community Care Fund, with the final winners now set to be decided by public vote.

The charity, which provides inclusive sports and activity opportunities for all ages and abilities, has been selected as the South...

What is the round of 16 at the World Cup?

For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 nations are competing at the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches. The expanded format brings a new knockout round with it, and that changes what the round of 16 actually means.

Until this edition, the round of 16 was where knockout football began. Teams came out of the group stage and straight into a last-16 tie. That's no longer the...

Exeter City 2026/27 Season Preview: League Two Odds & Predictions

With the 2025/26 season firmly in the rear-view mirror, Exeter City are gearing up for their return to League Two. Relegation was a disappointing end to the year, as the Grecians fell just three points short of survival, but the club will be looking to bounce back in 2026/27.

The return of Matt Taylor as manager will undoubtedly be a big boost for fans inside St James Park. Admired...

The most dominant winners of the World Cup Golden Boot

The Golden Boot is rarely won by a comfortable margin. In 2010, four players finished level on five goals and the award was decided on assists, while the 2022 edition was settled by a single goal.

But across the tournament's history, a handful of players have so thoroughly dominated the scoring charts that their nearest rivals were left trailing in their wake.

With Golden...

England's World Cup Shirt Is the Most Expensive in History. Here's What the Tournament Actually Costs Fans Around the World

The World Cup starts on 11 June. Across Devon, fans are already planning where they will watch, who they will watch it with, and, for many, whether to buy the shirt. That last question turns out to have a surprisingly complicated answer, depending on where you live.

New research has examined the true cost of every official home shirt across all 48 nations heading to this summer’s...

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