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Boost for Newton Abbot’s aspiring footballers

A local youth football club based in Teignbridge have received a big boost after securing a donation from the builder behind the Kings Meadow development.

Kingsteignton-based Watts Blake Bearne Youth FC were presented with a £1,000 cheque from Persimmon Homes South West as part of the developer’s Community Champions programme.

The club, which traces its name back to the...

Devon dreams of home victory as Saint Segal lines up for the Haldon Gold Cup - the day Devon stops for racing

Devon stops for racing next Friday (November 7) when Exeter Racecourse stages the county’s richest raceday, featuring the prestigious BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup.

The spotlight will fall on JPR One as he bids to defend his crown. Trained in Dorset by Joe Tizzard, JPR One stormed to victory in last year’s renewal and now has the chance to etch his name further into the race’s history by...

Exeter Racecourse off to a flying start as local hero Time To Bite shines

Exeter Racecourse launched its new season in fine style yesterday, with James Best riding a double and Devon’s most popular horse in training, Time To Bite, claiming the feature Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle.

Trained by Chris Honour just a few miles away at Sigford, the ten-year-old recorded his sixth win of the year, though this one came as a pleasant surprise to his...

UFC 321 Preview: British MMA Star set for UAE Showdown

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are eagerly anticipating the blockbuster heavyweight showdown between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane in the United Arab Emirates.

The top two-ranked fighters in the division will lock horns for the undisputed title at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 25.

There are also several other exciting match-ups on the card. Read on as we preview what...

DEVON’S NATURAL MR UNIVERSE BECOMES THREE TIME UK CHAMPION

Ed Akay, a Natural Universe Gold Medallist and UK International Champion added two British titles within one week to his CV winning the Para Bodybuilding titles at the UKDFBA UK Championship and the PCA British Naturals Championship. Ed feels very privileged and blessed to have been given the opportunity to compete at this level by both organisations. Ed, who is partially paralysed in his left...

Premier League Rivalries to Watch: October Matchweek Preview

October 2025 promises to be a thrilling month of English Premier League football. From the high stakes of historic derbies to rising mid-table rivalries, fans can expect drama, tactical battles, and key performances that may influence the season’s trajectory. Rivalry games in particular carry extra weight, with bragging rights, local pride, and league positioning all on the line.

The...

How Much Do Boxing Gloves Weigh? A Guide to Hayabusa Gloves

Boxing gloves are one of the most important pieces of equipment for anyone stepping into the ring or training in combat sports. They protect the hands and wrists, cushion the impact of punches, and ensure the safety of sparring partners. However, one of the first questions that new athletes often ask is: how much do boxing gloves weigh ? Hayabusa, as one of the world’s leading boxing and MMA...

Autumn International: England & New Zealand set for Rugby Showdown in the UK

England and New Zealand will lock horns at Twickenham Stadium on November 15 in one of the highlights of the sporting year in the United Kingdom (UK).

The home side are eager to bare their teeth against a team which has traditionally been at the top of the pile in international rugby union.

However, the All Blacks are in the midst of a significant slump and will head to the...

Expected Goals (xG) for Bettors: What to Use and What to Ignore

W hy xG became mainstream

Expected goals (xG) moved from analyst blogs to match broadcasts because it answers a simple question better than shots or possession: how good were the chances? Instead of counting every attempt equally, xG weights each shot by its likelihood of becoming a goal based on location and context. For bettors, that offers a clearer read on underlying performance...

UK Trainers Must Overcome Familiar Foes to Win the 2025 Melbourne Cup

Winning the Melbourne Cup has become a ‘bucket list’ achievement for many of the top horse racing trainers in the United Kingdom.

Charlie Appleby was the most recent UK trainer to win ‘the race that stops the nation’, with Cross Counter recording an epic victory in the 2018 edition.

Five UK-based horses were included in the 120 nominations for the 165th running of the...

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