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Slade sticks to Devon roots with new contract

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...

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Basketball is very popular in the United States. More than 200 nations compete with each other in this fast-paced sport. The popularity of this game in the USA is unimaginable. Whenever someone says basketball, there is only one name that comes to our mind. That name is NBA, National Basketball Association. It was founded in 1949 and since then it has been entertaining us with some great basketball matches.

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Exeter Chiefs’ Rob Baxter OBE joins Carparison as a brand ambassador

Carparison are delighted to announce that Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter OBE has joined the company as a brand ambassador.

Baxter joins up with the Exeter-based leasing broker and will work closely with them throughout the 2021/22 season.

As part of the agreement with Baxter, the Chiefs Director of Rugby this week took delivery of his sponsored Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d AMG Line Premium at Sandy Park.

He said: “I am delighted that the team at Carparison have made me one of their brand ambassadors. It's great for me that I can work closely with such a strong...

Exeter Hopefuls That Could Be Heading to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival

Exeter Racecourse is not so dissimilar to Cheltenham, the home of National Hunt horse racing, as you might think. Both tracks have hills to climb in the back straight for one thing.

Those racehorses who have run well over jumps around Exeter this season go to the Cheltenham Festival with varying chances of success at the major meeting. It is worth noting down who these hopefuls are.

Cheltenham is infinitely more competitive with the best Irish National Hunt horses joining their British counterparts. Two-time Exeter winner Native River is quoted in the Gold Cup betting...

Sports video games that will save a sports lover's quarantine

The COVID-19 restrictions have not been lifted yet in many parts of the world, preventing many sports enthusiasts from attending matches in person. As a result, many of them started watching games from the comfort of their homes. Nowadays, you can stream NFL live without any difficulties, and the same goes for a bunch of other sports.

However, not everyone might find watching games satisfying. Such people choose to play video games related to sports instead. But if you are one of them, you probably know how difficult it is to find a good sports game. It might make you want to...

Why horse racing needs a crowd

When you think of racing, you don’t just think of the jockeys spurring their horses on along the course. You also think of the crowds filling the stands, the roar of an audience passionately engaged with the spectacle before them. You think of racing as a social event: the frocks, the hats, the champagne and the picnics. You know instinctively that the crowds are what makes racing special, just as much as the horses, the riders and the race itself.

This is why the coronavirus pandemic has been so devastating for the horse-racing sector. Races being run effectively “behind closed...

When will golf courses reopen?

It is a question on the tip of the tongues of all golfers in the region: When will golf courses reopen? Golf has been off the agenda since lockdown begin once again on January 5, and there has been little given away as to when those “course closed” signs can be taken down.

While courses in Scotland have remained open and play permitted in twoballs only, golfers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been well and truly out of luck.

England Golf had considered lobbying parliament to allow its member courses to reopen safely, just as fishing was made possible as a...

Revealed: Winter hacks for improving performance in sport!

Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, triathlete, or just trying to hit your 2021 fitness goals, training and nutrition must stay consistent throughout the seasons for optimal results. However, variables that are completely out of your hands – like the weather - can massively impact your performance and motivation.

Nights are long, days are short and the UK's winter weather certainly isn't inviting, so there is no denying that even the more committed among us find these conditions challenging. But, on a positive note, the shortest day this winter is now well and truly behind us and...

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Dartington Crystal reward double-winning efforts of the Exeter Chiefs

The double-winning exploits of the Exeter Chiefs have today been rewarded by Devon glassmakers, Dartington Crystal, who have created a special tankard for the club’s players, coaches and support staff.

In what was a memorable 2019/20 season for the Chiefs, Rob Baxter’s side lifted not only the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time with victory over Racing 92, but followed it up by claiming a second Gallagher Premiership crown with victory over Wasps.

Each hand-made 'Torrington' crystal tankard, which has been personalised with the recipient’s name, features the...

Useful Gadgets That Can Improve Your Golf Game

You’re equipped with the best clubs of all types. All of them are secured in a good golf bag. You have the proper gloves and outfit for the golf course. Yet after all of these items, you still feel as if your golf game is lacking. The problem probably doesn’t lie within your skills, it most probably lies within the fact that you are still lacking a few essential gadgets to supplement your games.

TecTecTec VPRO 500 Rangefinder

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Looking forward to New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse

For some people, the end of the year is all about New Year’s Eve. But a smarter approach may be to build up to New Year’s Day , rather than the night before. After all, they do say that you should start as you mean to go on. There’s a big difference between waking up on January 1st a little worse for wear from the preceding night and waking up fresh knowing that you’re going to have a day of fun ahead of you.

If the latter approach appeals to you, then why not consider New Year’s Day racing at Exeter Racecourse? This is a Devon tradition and always promises to be a fantastic day...

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Slade sticks to Devon roots with new contract

5 Most Breathtaking Moments of NBA

Exeter Chiefs’ Rob Baxter OBE joins Carparison as a brand ambassador

Exeter Hopefuls That Could Be Heading to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival

Sports video games that will save a sports lover's quarantine

Why horse racing needs a crowd

When will golf courses reopen?

Revealed: Winter hacks for improving performance in sport!

Dartington Crystal reward double-winning efforts of the Exeter Chiefs

Useful Gadgets That Can Improve Your Golf Game

Looking forward to New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse

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