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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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Plymouth Argyle's Disability Team reach national final

Plymouth Argyle FC's Disability Team will compete in the national Disability Cup Final on Sunday 12 May after an emphatic 5-0 win against Living4Life FC.

The Colchester-based team were beaten in the southern regional semi-final in Basingstoke meaning Argyle become southern champions.

Plymouth will now face the northern champions, Boston United, in the final at St George's Park...

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Devon look to kick-start their minor counties cup campaign

Devon CCC v Hertfordshire CCC

Minor Counties KO Trophy, Monday 6 May, 11am at North Devon Cricket Club, Instow

Devon County Cricket Club will be looking to bounce back after their narrow defeat to Oxfordshire in their first competitive match of the season at Bovey Tracey on 21 April.

The defeat in their first Knock-Out Trophy tie by one wicket was not the start to the...

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Praise for county's Bikeability cycle training

Bikeability cycle training in Devon has been given a glowing endorsement from parents whose children have taken part in the course.

A survey by Devon County Council and the Plymouth School Sports Partnership found that 95% of parents rated the cycle training in Devon highly or very highly.

The effect of providing Bikeability in Devon is also demonstrated by the fact that 64% of...

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Plymouth Devils knocked out of KO Cup

Newcastle Diamonds 42.5 Plymouth Devils 29.5

KO Cup 1st Round, 2nd Leg at Newcastle Stadium, Sunday 28 April 2013

Plymouth tumbled out of speedway's Knock-Out Cup at the first round stage after a 15 point aggregate defeat to Newcastle Diamonds over the weekend.

The Devils lost the home leg 46-44 on Friday evening, a narrow defeat which left them with some hope of...

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Plymouth Speedway offer practice and training days

Plymouth Speedway will be hosting a series of training and practice days at The St Boniface Arena, with newly appointed Training Officer and former Plymouth Devils and Exeter Falcons legend Mark Simmonds.

Siimmonds said, "Our 1st practice day will take place on Friday 3rd May starting at 6pm with track time commencing at 7.15pm until 9.30pm. It will be £25 per person to practice....

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Tour of Britain design competition hits the spot with cycling fans

Devon school children have the opportunity to design the famous ŠKODA King of the Mountains Jersey for this year’s Tour of Britain.

The “Polka Dot Jersey”, as it is often referred to, is awarded to the best climber in the race and the official jersey sponsor ŠKODA is offering one student the chance to see their design made and worn during The Tour.

The competition is open to...

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Boston remembered at Plymouth half marathon

The 20th year of Plymouth's half marathon began with 30 seconds of silence to remember those killed and injured in the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Three people were killed and more than 180 injured in Boston nearly two weeks ago when two bombs were exploded close to the finish line of the race.

Plymouth's annual half marathon was won by London runner Tadele Geremew...

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Plymouth escape the drop despite ten man defeat at Rochdale

Rochdale 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

League Two, Saturday 27 April 2013

Although the Pilgrims may have had other results to thank on Saturday, surely it was ultimately their timely run of form and tireless commitment to the task in hand, under manager John Sheridan, that has ensured they are playing League Two football next season.

The players were committed to the last. For...

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Match Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle - come on you Pilgrims!

Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Saturday 27 April 2013, 3.00pm

So this is it. Today is D-Day for Argyle as the final game of the season arrives with the Greens still uncertain of their Football League status next season.

A win away at Rochdale would ensure Plymouth play football in League Two in 2013/14. A draw would provide the same outcome given Argyle's...

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