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The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon,...

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Expressway Derby tickets on sale from Friday

Tickets for the Pilgrims' Devon Expressway derby trip to Exeter City will go on sale from Friday (13 September).

Argyle meet the Grecians in the first of this season's encounters at St James Park on Saturday, October 5, in a Sky Bet League 2 match that kicks off at 1pm.

Tickets for the Green Army are limited to one per member (for their personal use only), and go on sale from...

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Raiders sign new forward, Tom Woods

The Plymouth University Raiders basketball team have announced the signing of forward Tom Woods ahead of the new season.

The 6’5” forward played in Italy for two seasons and is a graduate of the Solent junior development programme.

New coach David Brock told the Raiders website : “Tom is a player who is hungry to make a name for himself and takes pride in being the hardest...

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England take point in Ukraine to leave them top of qualifying group

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England 0

FIFA World Cup 2014 Qualifier, Tuesday 10 September 2013, Olympic Stadium, Kiev

England's World Cup destiny remains in their own hands after a somewhat drab goaless affair in Kiev.

With England one point clear at the top of group H, victory in their remaining home games against Montenegro and Poland on 11 and 15 October respectively, would...

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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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