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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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Özil to Arsenal and Fellaini to Manchester United as transfer window closes

On a topsy-turvy day of some successful and other ultimately unsuccessful transfer deals, the summer window's deadline was reached at 11pm on Monday evening (2 September) with some major signings making it under the wire.

Arsenal finally re-paid their fans' patience with the signing of the German international Mesut Özil from Real Madrid for a club record-obliterating £42.4m. They also...

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Argyle sign Wolves defender Jamie Reckord on three-month loan deal

Plymouth Argyle have followed the capture of midfielder Hamza Bencherif , with the signing of Wolves defender Jamie Reckord on a three-month loan deal.

The Pilgrims' second transfer deadline day signing will provide a further boost to John Sheridan's squad in what is an important season for the club's future ambitions.

Reckford, like Hamza Bencherif, will be eligible to play in...

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Argyle secure transfer deadline day deal for Hamza Bencherif

Plymouth Argyle have announced the signing of Algerian under-20 international midfielder Hamza Bencherif on transfer deadline day (Monday 2 September).

The 25-year-old provides a further option for John Sheridan as he completes his squad for the season.

After a successful trial at Home Park, the former Nottingham Forest and Notts County player has signed for the Pilgrims on a...

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Real Madrid make Bale world's most expensive footballer as transfer deadline day arrives

Real Madrid have paid €100m (£85.2m) to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur, making the Welshman the most expensive player in the history of the game.

After the protacted transfer finally came to a conclusion on Sunday evening (1 September), the club announced the news shortly after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby.

Spurs had initially attempted to hold...

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Plymouth Albion prepare ahead of new season

Plymouth Albion kick off their RFU Greene King IPA Championship season against Jersey on Sunday 15 September at Exeter's Sandy Park stadium (kick-off 1.15pm).

Meantime, the club have been undergoing pre-season preparations.

Albion narrowly lost a pre-season friendly encounter against Premiership Gloucester on Friday evening (30 August), going down 22-13 at Kingsholm in a strong...

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Argyle defeated as Shrimps pot late winner

Morecambe 2

Ellison 28, Amond 83

Plymouth Argyle 1

Reid (pen) 27

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 31 August 2013

A goal by Padraig Amond seven minutes from time gave Morecambe victory as Plymouth Argyle stumbled in what is already panning out to be a roller coaster season.

Argyle took the lead in almost identical fashion to the way they...

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Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 31st August 2013, kick-off 3pm

After two straight wins, Plymouth's season is off and running and ths afternoon's encounter with Morecambe provides a further opportunity to build confidence for the marathon ahead.

Argyle are up to ninth in the table and manager John Sheridan will be looking for further signs of...

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Plymouth Albion crush brave Redruth

Redruth 3 Plymouth Albion 89

A clinical attacking display by Plymouth Albion's backs secured the club's third straight pre-season win against Redruth.

All 13 tries came from the backs, with 12 being converted.

Left wing Jamie Davies touched down three times for his hat-trick, while Tom Bowen, Chris Elder, Dan Mugford, Tom Bowen, Lewis Warner and Rob Coote all got on...

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Argyle penalty hero focusing on next challenge

Penalty hero Reuben Reid is already looking ahead to the next challenge - taking on Saturday's Exeter City victors Morecombe.

After four goals and two straight wins against Cheltenham and Rochdale, Reid is confident that the Pilgrims will maintain the momentum in the coming weeks.

His second goal of the season was struck home after Rochdale goalkeeper Josh Lillis had fouled...

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