Sport

The Best Horse Racing Courses in Devon

Horse racing has a long history in Devon; the county is known for open countryside, strong farming roots, and a steady interest in racing. You’ll find both established racecourses and smaller point-to-point tracks that draw local crowds each season.

Some meetings take place at well...

Is Argyle's Wayne Rooney gamble worth the risk?

After a disappointing season that saw Plymouth Argyle avoid dropping down to League One by just one point, Simon Hallett wasted no time in appointing Wayne Rooney as the new boss ahead of what he hopes will be a far better 2024/25 season.

Rooney has had a mixed record as a manager. His most recent spell at Birmingham ended in his sacking after only two wins in 15 matches. But as a...

Top reasons to give triathlon a try

If you're looking to improve your general fitness, then you might have difficulty deciding exactly what kind of activity to try. One popular option is to actually try three of them at the same time. The triathlon is a pursuit that's been popular for decades – and that's enjoyed a resurgence in recent times. But exactly why is it worth considering? Let's look at a few key reasons to take up...

Paignton Sports Hub celebrates much anticipated restoration of community basketball hoops

In a heartening victory for local sports enthusiasts, Paignton Sports Hub has successfully restored its basketball hoops, thanks to a grant from Active Devon.

Paignton Sports Hub on Waterleat Road provides Paignton Academy students and the wider community with 16 courts for badminton, basketball, netball, football and gymnastics. It is the only multi-court site available in Torbay...

Devon-based sports journalist Hugh Southon passes away at 79

Hugh Southon, a beloved sports journalist renowned for ghost-writing the late Bobby Moore’s column and later founding a prominent football fan site, has passed away at the age of 79.

Operating as a national freelancer and a 'hired gun', Hugh Southon had been based in Devon for much of his latter career. He contributed to virtually every national newspaper, with his prominent bylines...

Best Football Leagues for Betting in 2024

Sports betting in 2024 is a far cry from the days of the packed halls of betting shops. With everything available online now, the best sportsbooks around can be accessed from anywhere at any time, thanks to the massive array of online casinos and sports betting platforms now available.

Football still reigns as the most popular sport and an undisputed favourite for punters to bet on...

Plympton Academy's Year 10 Boys Triumph in the Plymouth Football Cup Final

In a thrilling showdown, the Year 10 boys team from Plympton Academy, a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, achieved victory in the Plymouth Cup Final, prevailing 2-1 against their competitors.

The match kicked off with an intense first half, characterised by tight competition and skilled ball possession by Plympton Academy. Harry Sluman from Plympton emerged as a...

Town Council to expand sports offering after developer donation

One of the developers behind the Cranbrook expansion has made a donation the Town Council’s efforts to improve sporting facilities in the area.

As part of its Community Champions scheme, Persimmon Homes South West handed over the £1,500 cheque, which will help fund equipment and widen access to sports in the East Devon town.

Prior to the construction of the sports pavilion,...

A New Dawn for Devon Sports - Celebrating Community and Team Spirit

Reviving community spirit through sports is a dynamic force that knits together the diverse fabric of Devon. In towns and villages across this picturesque county, local sports clubs and teams play a pivotal role in bringing people together, creating a sense of belonging and collective pride. Whether it's cheering on a local football match or participating in a community cricket league, the...

Soccer Aid for UNICEF Mascot Design Competition

Soccer Aid for UNICEF is once again calling on primary and secondary school pupils across the country to unleash their creativity and compassion and design their dream mascot ahead of this year’s match at Chelsea’s iconic Stamford Bridge stadium on Sunday 9th June.

This exciting opportunity could win youngsters a place as a mascot walking out onto the pitch, or a ticket to see the...

Keeping tight-knit on the pitch! World’s longest multi-club scarf launches Kellogg’s football camps

The world’s longest multi-club football scarf, featuring more than 70 football clubs across England, Wales, and Scotland, has today been revealed to mark the launch of the Kellogg’s Football Camps programme.

In partnership with the English Football League, Manchester City, Celtic and Rangers, the football camps for girls and boys aged 5-15yrs will reach from Plymouth to Peterborough...

advert, hotel room, hotel front and beach in Icmeler, turkey
Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.