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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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Local pro cyclist joins this year’s Sky Ride programme

On Sunday 12 May Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, a Team Sky Pro Cyclist, will be star guest at this year's Sky Ride Plymouth. He will join residents taking part in the off road cycling event at Central Park. This announcement comes as Plymouth City Council and British Cycling confirm the route and activities for the day.

Born in Plymouth Jonathan started his career at Mid Devon Cycling Club....

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Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy announces retirement

One of Britain's greatest ever sportsmen, the six time Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has announced his immediate retirement from the sport.

The news had been expected and was announced by Hoy at a press conference at Murrayfield in his home city of Edinburgh today (Thursday 18 April).

Hoy told journalists: "I'm announcing my retirement from international cycling - I've...

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Tickets on sale for the Devon Sports Awards 2013

This is the tenth year the event has been staged by Active Devon and it promises to be the biggest and best yet.

More than 200 entries were received across 13 categories and the shortlist can be viewed at the link below.

Unlike similar awards, these are not-for-profit with any money raised being donated to the Exeter Foundation, a charity closely linked to the Exeter Chiefs....

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Local jewellers supports junior fencing star

Michael Spiers Jewellers is often associated with an array of sports, from squash to diving and even cricket - it therefore comes as no surprise that the independent family jewellers, with stores in Plymouth, Truro, Exeter and Taunton, were keen to support a rising fencing star in his quest for gold.

Last year, Joshua Hellings, a pupil at Plymouth College and a member of the Plymouth...

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Plymouth step closer to safety with win at Chesterfield

Chesterfield 1 Plymouth Argyle 2

League Two, Tuesday 16th April

Plymouth boss John Sheridan will not want to take anything for granted yet but he could be forgiven a wry smile after his side produced a victory against the team that sacked him back in August.

Argyle's recent run of form had given them great hope that they would stave off the threat of relegation, only...

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Shanahan appointed as Plymouth Albion head coach

Plymouth Albion have announced James Shanahan, a former player at the club, as their new Head Coach.

The 36 year old replaces Nat Saumi whose contract is not being renewed. Saumi is returning to his native Fiji after a 10 year association with the club.

Shanahan joins the club from Old Albanian RFC where is he is Director of Rugby and Cambridge University RFC, where he is Head...

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Raiders' victory secures Championship play-off semi-final

Basketball: Marjon Plymouth Raiders 87 Glasgow Rocks 78 (aggregate 169-149)

BBL Championship play-offs, 1st Round - 2nd leg, Monday 15th April

The Raiders overcame a Glasgow team who knew they had to produce a win after losing the first leg of the 1st round play-offs in the BBL Championships.

Plymouth trailed for much of the game but fought back in the third quarter...

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Match Day Preview: Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle

Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Tuesday 16th April 2013, 7.45pm

A trip to the Derbyshire town with the crooked spire this evening may be a return to his previous club for Pilgrim's boss John Sheridan, but much more importantly, the fixture represents another crucial test in Plymouth's fight to remain in League Two.

Sheridan was sacked by Chesterfield in...

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Plymouth Albion secure key players for next season

Plymouth Albion have announced that they have agreed extended terms for two key players, Canadian international lock Brett Beukeboom and centre Toby Howley-Berridge for next season.

The Albion website reported the news ahead of Saturday's home defeat to Newcastle Falcons. Both players have signed one year extensions to their contracts.

Speaking about the re-signing of 23 year...

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Albion battle hard in the rain but Falcons reign supreme

Plymouth Albion 10 Newcastle Falcons 25

RFU Championship, Saturday 13th April

It was always going to be a tough game against a Newcastle side looking for their 21st win out of 21 games in the Championship this season, an extraordinary record. The Falcons achieved it despite awful conditions and some spritied play from Plymouth.

The game was close for much of the game...

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