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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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Last gasp defeat leaves admirable Argyle deflated

Burton Albion 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

League Two, Saturday 13th April 2013

Football can be a cruel game. For 90 minutes Argyle had performed admirably, soaking up pressure in the first half from a Burton side chasing promotion and providing plenty of attacking verve themselves in the second.

But they were defeated by a late late goal to leave Staffordshire with no points...

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Match Preview: Plymouth Albion v Newcastle Falcons

Plymouth Albion v Newcastle Falcons

RFU Championship, Saturday 13th April 2013, 3pm

Albion reach their final home game of the season and their penultimate Championship match when they play dominant league leaders Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

Newcastle have an impeccable record of 20 wins in 20 league matches this season including a 31-15 victory over Plymouth in...

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Sheridan and Banton celebrate double award for Argyle

Plymouth Argyle are celebrating news of two awards announced on Friday (12 April).

John Sheridan, who has lifted the club out of the relegation zone and into a good sequence of form including four wins in their last five games, has been named as League Two manager of the month for March.

Midfielder Jason Banton, the goalscoring hero of their recent run, including the winner in...

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Match Preview: Burton Albion v Plymouth Argyle

Burton Albion v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Saturday 13th April, 3pm

“We’re trying to remain grounded and make sure we have enough points to ensure that we are safe". So says Plymouth coach Gary Owers, speaking to the Plymouth Argyle website ahead of another vital game.

The Pilgrims travel to Staffordshire to face promotion chasing Burton Albion, a tough fixture on...

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Premier League votes to introduce goal-line technology

The Premier League has announced that it has awarded the British-based company Hawk-Eye with the contract to provide goal-line technology systems across its 20 member clubs and all 380 Barclays Premier League matches.

The 20 top division clubs voted to introduce the technology from next season and it will be used for all Barclays Premier League games.

The Premier League said: "...

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Despite the inclement weather the cricket season is upon us

The temperatures may have been struggling to feel remotely spring-like recently let alone summery, but April marks the first sounds of leather on willow as the cricket season sparks into life.

Devon County Cricket Club have endured chilly conditions in warm up games already, but may find slightly warmer weather greets them in their friendly against a Somerset 2nd 11 on Sunday (14 April...

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Under 16 rugby fans go free for Plymouth Albion v Newcastle

Plymouth Albion v Newcastle

RFU Championship, Saturday April 13th, 3pm

Plymouth Albion are inviting young fans to come and watch Saturday's game against Newcastle at Brickfields for free, only with a flyer available from the clubhouse.

The club's penultimate match of the season and last home game should be an entertaining affair against the top of the table side....

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Argyle invite fans to vote for their player of the season

As the end to a tough but recently encouraging League Two season for Plymouth Argyle draws near, the club are inviting fans to vote for the player of the season.

Fans can go to the Green Taverners website to make their choice or alternatively visit the Argyle website for details of how to email or post their selections for Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season.

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Football League double nomination for Argyle

Plymouth Argyle have received news of a double nomination from the Football League in their manager and player of the month award categories.

Manager John Sheridan has been nominated for Manager of the Month for March and the on-loan forward and top scorer Jason Banton has been nominated for Player of the Month in the nPower League Two awards.

With just one defeat in the month...

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Pilgrims beat high flying Robins to climb towards safety

Plymouth Argyle 2 Cheltenham Town 0

League Two, Saturday 6th April 2013

Argyle put behind them their Easter Monday defeat at York and rekindled their excellent recent form - four wins in five games - with victory over promotion chasing Cheltenham at Home Park.

With half time approaching, Reuben Reid scored his first home goal for the club bundling the ball into the...

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