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Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.

Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary...

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Raiders appoint two new coaches for 2013-14 season

The Plymouth University Raiders have appointed Jay Marriott and David Brock as the Raiders' coaches for the 2013-14 season.

Marriott will be assisted by Brock. The appointments follow the dismissal of Gavin Love .

Jay Marriott told the Raiders' website : “It was a massive surprise and honour to be thought of for the new coach. We understand that we have to hit the ground...

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Plymouth women Breeze to champion status with British cycling

After an unbeatable year for women's cycling in the UK in 2012, British Cycling is on the hunt for the next generation of Breeze champions in Plymouth to help inspire more women in the region to get on their bikes and have fun by offering a free British Cycling accredited training course.

British Cycling's Breeze network is the biggest programme ever to get more women into riding bikes...

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Argyle draw Swindon in Trophy second round

Plymouth Argyle have been drawn away to Swindon Town in the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The tie will take place at Swindon's County Ground in the week beginning 7 October.

Plymouth overcame Cheltenham on penalties after a six-goal thriller in Gloucestershire last Tuesday to earn their place in the second round draw,

Swindon currently lie in ninth place...

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Raiders coach Gavin Love sacked following vote of no confidence

Plymouth University Raiders have announced that they have dismissed coach Gavin Love.

The BBL Championship side made the announcement on Saturday 7 September, following a meeting of the club's board.

The decision comes just before the start of their pre-season round of games.

The club have released the following statement:

“The Board has carried out a pre-season...

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Late winner for Argyle in Westcountry derby

Plymouth Argyle 1

Reid 82

Bristol Rovers 0

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 7 September 2013

An 82nd minute winner from Reuben Reid delighted the Home Park faithful as Argyle took the spoils in the Westcountry derby.

Chances had been comig Argyle's way as their second half performance improved markedly on the first, when Rovers had looked the better side...

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Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers

Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 7 September 2013 (kick-off 3pm)

After experiencing decidely mixed fortunes in August, Argyle began September with Tuesday night's thrilling penalty shoot-out cup victory at Cheltenham.

Manager John Sheridan will be hoping that the determined effort his team gave in their Johnstone's Paint Trophy...

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Ecover Blue Mile welcomes Plymouth's three-time gold medallist

Among the Olympic gold medallists taking part in the mass participation watersports event, the Ecover Blue Mile, is Plymouth kayaker and swimmer Steven Dodd.

Steven, 38, won three gold medals at the GB Special Olympics for people with learning difficulties. He claimed his trio of golds in the kayak competition in Nottingham earlier this year, winning the 200m, 500m and the tandem...

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"Fans want a successful England" says Dyke as he sets goals for national team

The Football Association’s Chairman, Greg Dyke, has set the England football team with a target of winning the World Cup in 2022.

The 66-year-old former BBC director general is to lead a commission with the aim of improving England teams’ success at international level.

Speaking at a lunch hosted by England team sponsors Vauxhall, Dyke admitted the lack of English-qualified...

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Tom Daley is 2014 Commonwealth Games Ambassador

As ticket sales for Glasgow 2014 enter their final week, Plymouth's diving star Tom Daley has been unveiled as the latest and youngest Official Games Ambassador for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. He is set to meet fans at a special event in Glasgow on Sunday (8 September) to celebrate the announcement.

Tom joins joins fellow Olympians Sir Chris Hoy and Rebecca Adlington as an...

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Cole the hero as Argyle win thrilling cup tie after penalty shoot-out

Cheltenham Town 3

Gillespie 6, 61 (pen) Taylor 68

Plymouth Argyle 3

Boco 16 Alessandra 17 Bencherif 57

(Plymouth won 5-4 on penalties)

Plymouth Argyle will be in the draw for the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy after beating Cheltenham in a penalty shoot-out in a thrilling cup tie.

Pilgrims' goalkeeper Jake Cole became the hero...

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