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Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, and the other big bouts coming up

From a heavyweight comeback on home soil to a world title fight in the shadow of the Pyramids, and a blockbuster rematch 11 years in the making, there is something for every boxing fan on the horizon. Here is a look at the big bouts coming up.

Fury vs Makhmudov, April 11,...

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Sir Alex Ferguson announces his Manchester United retirement

Often described as the greatest manager the British game has seen, Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season at the age of 71, after 55 years in football as a player and manager.

The club announced the decision this morning.

In a remarkably distinguished managerial career, Ferguson won 49 trophies, a British record. He led Manchester United to 13 Premier League...

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Defeat leaves Devon's cup hopes in tatters

Devon 207-9 (G R Chappell 35, J E Burke 32, M W Thompson 26; N J Lamb 3-30), Hertfordshire 210-5 (N V Jayaratnam not out 121; T S Anning 2-17).

Hertfordshire (2pts) bt Devon (0) by 5 wkts.

Cricket Minor Counties Cup, Sunday 5 May 2013

Devon's hopes of reaching the last eight knock-out stage of the Minor Counties cup were left hanging by a thread at Instow on Sunday...

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Brano and Owers sign new Argyle contracts

Plymouth Argyle have followed the three year contract deal with manager John Sheridan by agreeing a new deal for defender Guy Branston (nicknamed "Brano").

The 34-year-old was one of the key players in Argyle's successful battle to avoid relegation last season. He has agreed a deal that will keep him at Home Park until the summer of 2014.

Branston who joined Plymouth on a...

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Sheridan pens a three year deal with Argyle

Plymouth Argyle have announced today that John Sheridan has signed a three-year deal to remain as manager.

The news follows statements from manager and club earlier in the week confirming an 'in principle' agreement.

Sheridan is contracted until the summer of 2016 which the club views as confirmation of "the mutual commitment to a long-term future between club and manager...

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Argyle present image of new grandstand design

“It will make Home Park the best stadium in the division and it’s something to really look forward to." So says Plymouth Argyle manager John Sheridan speaking to the club's website about the plans to build a state-of-the-art new grandstand.

Today the club are unveiling a computer graphic of the stand which may be open for the 2014-15 season.

Argyle owner, James Brent hopes the...

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Celebrations as Sandy Park set to host 2015 World Cup matches

World Cup rugby is heading to Exeter after it was this morning confirmed that Sandy Park will be one of the 13 match venues for the prestigious tournament in 2015.

The eyes of the rugby world will be on the Devon city as the Premiership Rugby ground plays hosts to three World Cup matches.

Scheduled fixtures planned for Sandy Park will see Tonga take on the qualifiers of...

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Sheridan continues spring clean at Argyle

Plymouth Argyle manager John Sheridan has continued a shake-up of personnel at the club by bidding farewell to assistant manager Romain Larrieu and moving coach Kevin Nancekivell from the first team to an alternative role with the club's academy.

The club issued a statement on its website announcing the news:

"Both Ro and Nance have helped John since his arrival at the club in...

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Plans unveiled for Route des Princes yacht race

Exciting plans for the major new yacht race, the Route des Princes, have been unveiled at an international press conference in Paris today.

Ten teams have been confirmed for the race which starts in Valencia on 9 June and will reach Plymouth between 26 June and 29 June. A giant 80 feet maxi yacht will be among the ten enormous multi hulls that will stop over in Plymouth.

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Sheridan begins planning for next season

Plymouth Argyle's manager John Sheridan has begun making plans for next season following his 'in principle' agreement to stay on at the club.

Sheridan, who was appointed in January initially until the end of the season, met the club's owner James Brent on Monday and agreed to continue as manager.

He has immediately moved to offer a number of key players a new deal to remain at...

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Sheridan to remain in charge at Argyle

Plymouth Argyle has announced that manager John Sheridan has agreed to stay on as Argyle manager 'in principle'.

Sheridan was initially appointed as manager until the end of the season after the sacking of Carl Fletcher in January. He has met with the club's owner James Brent to discuss remaining at the club and in a statement, Argyle said: "The fine details of the appointment are to...

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