Sport

Race nights may last three hours, but building a speedway team takes months.

As Plymouth Gladiators gear up for the new campaign, team manager Garry May offers an insight into the planning, people and philosophy behind the scenes and why team spirit, trust and entertainment are just as important as points on the track.

Garry, a lot of people only see you on race nights making tactical decisions. How much actually goes on behind the scenes?

A lot more than people probably realise. People think I just make the changes and that’s it, but there’s loads that goes on...

Exeter Chiefs and England centre Henry Slade has committed his future to staying in Devon, signing a new contract with the club.

The 74-cap England international this season celebrated scoring his 1,000th Chiefs point against Gloucester Rugby in round five of the Gallagher PREM. A Chief since 2011, Slade has racked up 259 appearances in all competitions.

Slade said: “It was an easy decision to make to re-sign. To be able to run out at Sandy Park and continue to call this place home for a few more years is brilliant. I feel very privileged and lucky to have played so many...

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

It’s football season in the United States right now, with the NFL Playoffs taking place and Super Bowl LX on the horizon. Over here, the growth of the NFL’s popularity has been remarkable, with millions of confirmed fans choosing to watch the action. In Exeter, pubs like the Black Horse will be showing the action , including Super Bowl LX on Sunday, 8th February.

The race to make it to the big game is an open contest, with DraftKings latest Super Bowl odds suggesting that the Seattle Seahawks are the slight favourites. But while we don’t know exactly who will be there, we do know...