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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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Three re-sign for Plymouth Albion but Vickers departs

The 24-year-old hooker Jon Vickers has left Brickfields to join Championship rivals Nottingham, Plymouth Albion have revealed.

Vickers' departure will be a loss but Albion will welcome the signatures of flanker Sam Matavesi, 21, prop Ben Rogers, 20, and scrum-half Paul Rowley, 25 who have all agreed a new one year deal.

Vickers was named player of the season for 2012/13.

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Plymouth Raiders look ahead to next season with early bird ticket offer

Plymouth's nationally successful basketball team, the Plymouth Raiders, semi-finalists in this year's BBL play-offs, are offering an early bird discount on season tickets for next season.

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders are one of the finest teams in the country and host home games at Plymouth Pavilions.

The Raiders are encouraging fans to puchase their season tickets for the...

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Plymouth based Paralympic athlete receives Rio boost

Plymouth based, Paralympic table tennis player David Wetherill has secured a long term commitment from supply chain and logistics experts, LCP Consulting, to help support his goal to win a medal at the Rio Paralympics. The 23-year-old became famous at London’s Paralympics for what the Daily Mail described as the ‘shot of the tournament’ – a feat that attracted over 6 million views on YouTube...

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Tom Daley and fellow British divers take home hat-trick of medals from Edinburgh

Some of the biggest names in world diving competed at Edinburgh for the third leg of the FINA/Midea Diving World Series 2013.

Olympic bronze medallist Tom Daley took home gold in the 10m platform event on Sunday, with Alicia Blagg and Rebecca Gallantree securing an impressive silver medal in the 3m synchro.

Men’s 3m synchro pair Chris Mears and Nick Robinson-Baker secured a...

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Raiders fall at play-off semi-final stage

The Plymouth Raiders basketball team fell short of a place in the BBL Play-off Final at the weekend when they lost their two-legged semi-final to Leicester Riders yesterday (Sunday 21 April).

The Leicester Riders will meet the Newcastle Eagles - the top two seeds - in a repeat of last year's final.

Plymouth lost the home leg of the semi-final on Friday 66-80 at Plymouth...

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Tom Daley wins World Series event in Edinburgh

Plymouth's young diving hero Tom Daley has won the 10m platform final at the World Series event in Edinburgh this evening (Sunday 21 April).

In only his second major event since clinching a bronze medal in the Olympics, the 18-year-old beat a field that included the man he pushed into fourth place at London 2012 last year, the Russian Victor Minibaev who finished second.

Daley...

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Albion end season on a high

Doncaster Knights 22 Plymouth Albion 26

RFU Championship, Saturday 20 April 2013

Plymouth Albion marked the end of the RFU Championship season with an away victory at relegated Doncaster.

It was a fitting way to say farewell to coach Nat Saumi who leaves the club to return to Fiji, and to usher in a new era under incoming coach James Shanahan.

Albion made a...

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Defeat leaves Argyle with a tense season finale

Plymouth Argyle 0 Rotherham United 1

League Two, Saturday 20 April 2013

After so much recent good work and excellent results had boosted Argyle's confidence of staying in League Two, an undeserved defeat has thrown their Football League survival into jeopardy once more.

Rotherham stole all 3 points with a 75 minute winner from Kieran Agard against the run of play and...

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Match Preview: Doncaster Knights v Plymouth Albion

Doncaster Knights v Plymouth Albion

RFU Championship, Saturday 20th April, 3pm

Plymouth Albion travel to Doncaster's Castle Park for Saturday's season finale and coach Nat Saumi's last game in charge.

Albion will be buoyed by news that two further players from the current squad have re-signed for next season. Ien Ascroft-Leigh and Lewis Warner have signed one year...

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Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Rotherham United

Plymouth Argyle v Rotherham United

League Two, Saturday 20th April 2013, 3pm

The last home game of the season for Plymouth Argyle. A win will secure their League Two status and confirm the last few weeks have been a triumphant battle for manager John Sheridan and his players.

Rotherham however may have other ideas as they arrive off the back of three consecutive wins...

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