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3 Sports that are thriving in 2024

Sports have been gripping the world since before we can remember. There is something exciting about supporting a team or a player and watching them work hard each year, for them to win or come close to winning the sport that they excel in. Take football as an example, this year it has been thriving with the premier league being a very close competition - Will Liverpool, Man City or Arsenal win the league this year? If you are a sports fan, it’s hard not to appreciate a season where there’s three teams that can win it.

Darts is another sport that has been thriving this year and so...

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People’s Champion Winner announced soon

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/26/2023 - 9:17am

Desert Orchid. Red Rum. Even Best Mate. All would be perfectly understandable answers if you were asked to name your favourite racecourse of all time. But who would most of the British public vote for? Well, the Racing Post have set out over the last couple of months to find all the answers by launching a hunt for the People’s Champion.

The competition began in July with a shortlist of 80 legendary horses who have all made a mark on racing history and racegoers alike. The selection naturally centred around horses who excelled at the biggest events, like the Cheltenham Festival...

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Exeter Chiefs: Meet the new players

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Wed, 10/25/2023 - 10:42pm

Exeter Chiefs Men’s and Women’s sides have welcomed many new players to Sandy Park ahead of this season and we are giving you the opportunity to meet them off the pitch as well as getting some incredible insights into the way Director of Rugby Rob Baxter OBE goes about his recruitment.

Baxter said: “We have made quite a few changes in the off-season with a great new bunch of lads who are fitting in well with the Exeter Chiefs ethos and culture. We have seen many of our new players in action in the Premiership Rugby Cup, while this event gives supporters a chance to meet them in...

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A Complete Guide to In-Play Betting in the UK

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/20/2023 - 8:58am

In-play betting, also known as live betting, differs from traditional betting in that allows you to place wagers on sports events as they happen. In this guide, we'll explore how in-play betting works, the most popular live betting options, and some strategies and tips for success.

Understanding In-Play Betting in the UK

In-Play betting allows UK bettors to make bets while a game or match is in progress. It's like making decisions on the fly as you watch the action unfold. To get started with in-play betting in the UK , follow these steps:

  • Choose a Trusted UK
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Analysing Frankie Dettori’s potential rides on British Champions Day

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/16/2023 - 4:47pm

The news that Frankie Dettori has decided to call off his retirement did not come as a shock to many. Indeed, a lot of fuss was made about the legendary jockey across the course of the 2023 British flat racing season. However, there was always a sense he was going to reverse his decision — and he recently announced that he will be riding in America full-time come next year.

That means the upcoming British Champions Day at Ascot on October 21 could still be his final appearance in the seasonal finale. As expected, tickets have flown out of the box office at an incredibly fast pace...

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Analysing South Africa's three Rugby World Cup successes

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/12/2023 - 4:20pm

While New Zealand are often regarded as the most fierce and competitive side in rugby union, their southern hemisphere rivals South Africa share the spoils as the most successful side in Rugby World Cup history, with three Webb Ellis Cups.

The Springboks matched the All Blacks’ record with a third World Cup in Japan four years ago, and they are on the hunt to become just the second team in history to win the Webb Ellis Cup two times in a row – after New Zealand achieved the feat in 2011 and 2015.

South Africa are the Rugby World Cup favourites alongside Ireland, who they...

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Exeter netball team shoot and score in funding bid

Team Isca Netball Club have secured a £1,000 donation from local housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes South West presented a cheque to the team at their regular venue, Exeter University Sports Park, earlier this month after the club applied to the developer’s Community Champions scheme.

Team Isca was established in 2016 and welcomes new members of all abilities and ages above 15. They play in the Exeter and District Netball League and, this season, will be playing in Division Five.

Persimmon has a significant presence in both Exeter and nearby Cranbrook, as well as...

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Galatasaray vs Bayern Munich preview, team news, tickets and prediction

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 3:00pm

Galatasaray and Bayern Munich have made decent starts to the new season with both teams topping their respective leagues as at the time of writing.

Generally, a number of Turkish teams have spent big in the summer and Galatasaray were not left out. They got the likes of Wilfred Zaha and Hakim Ziyech from the Premier League and they have been unbeaten since the season got underway.

Their season started with the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The Turkish side edged Zalgiris 3-2 in the first round after a draw in Lithuania and a slim 1-0 win in the return leg at the RAMS...

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11-year-old Izzy completes an epic 20-mile walk for local charity

Authored by Sue Serret
Posted: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 8:04am

Young philanthropist Izzy Rutter, an 11-year-old from Exeter, recently accomplished an impressive 20-mile charity walk to raise money for InFocus Charity, based in Exeter.

InFocus Charity is dedicated to supporting young individuals with vision impairment and complex needs.

On 16th September 2023, Izzy embarked on her challenging journey, covering a 20-mile route from Exeter to Dawlish Warren and back, all in pursuit of her New Year resolution to raise £100 for a local charity.

During her walk, she went the extra mile, quite literally, by walking one of those miles...

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‘Scrum’ on down to The Lighter Inn for 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Lighter Inn in Topsham, Devon, is hosting a special outdoor pub experience for the Rugby World Cup this autumn.

The pub has erected an outdoor marquee, bringing rugby fans the atmosphere of the stadium in the comfort of their local pub.

A range of craft beers and real cask ales are on offer to accompany a special sharing snack menu for guests watching the matches. The Hall & Woodhouse team are providing table service throughout, so fans can catch every key moment of the matches.

Will Thornton, General Manager of The Lighter Inn, said: “Rugby is a sport...

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Why the Chiefs can rediscover that title winning feeling in 2023/24

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2023 - 4:54pm

The Chiefs meteoric rise from the foot of English rugby to the summit of the Premiership is well-documented. The club’s promotion from the Championship in 2010 was the realization of years of hard work but the culmination of that journey has been the success the club experienced in the 13 years since that momentous day. Now Exeter are renowned as one of the top sides not only in the English game, but across Europe as well. The ever-present Rob Baxter has led the Chiefs throughout the entirety of this remarkable period and has cultivated a deep respect from the rugby world for his...

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