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Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

Young people across Exeter are being invited to discover America's favourite pastime this weekend as the newly formed Exeter Sea Bees hold a free open day for aspiring baseball players.

Taking place on Saturday, July 18, the event marks the launch of the club's new youth programme, which is open to children entering Year 7 and above.

The team takes its name from the famous US Navy Seabees, who were based at Countess Wear during the Second World War and represented Europe in the 1945 European Baseball Championships, with matches played at Exeter City's St James Park....

Hillies fly down the home straight for Devon Air Ambulance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/08/2019 - 10:22am

Exeter Racecourse will be raising money for the Devon Air Ambulance at its race meeting on Sunday, November 24 and the meeting will kick-off in fine style with the first Dartmoor Hillies race.

Eight ponies bred on Dartmoor will come dashing down the home straight and racegoers will be able to place their bets, with every penny donated to the charity.

Charlotte Faulkner, on behalf of Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony, said: “We are delighted to be coming to having a Hillies race at Exeter Racecourse to show how fabulous these amazing ponies from Dartmoor are while helping to...

Exeter City fancied to keep rolling against Forest Green

Exeter City host Forest Green Rovers on October 12 aiming to continue their excellent start to the League Two season.

A long unbeaten run saw Exeter’s League Two betting odds to win the title slashed to 6/1 and they will fancy their chances of picking up another three points against Forest Green.

City will undoubtedly be hoping to build on their early season results after what has been a frustrating few years for the club.

They missed out on promotion after losing in play-off finals in 2017 and 2018 , before being denied a place in the end-of-season shoot-out on the...

Technology in Sport: Inside the future stadium

For most players and fans, football is a game of tradition and an unrivaled thrill coupled with unforgettable events. You show up before the game kicks-off, have a pie at half time, and leave deflated or elated after the final whistle. However, Tottenham Hotspurs hopes to change how football fans invest their time in the game using their new, innovative stadium.

According to Tottenham’s executive director Donna-Maria, the Spurs are fundamentally taking things to the next level. The team is trying to make Tottenham a destination for sports and virtual sports, among other fun...

Match report: Crewe Alexandra 1 Exeter City 1

It was a case of two points dropped for Exeter City at Gresty Road as we were held to a 1-1 draw by Crewe Alexandra.

The Grecians took an early lead when Dean Moxey converted an Archie Collins cross to the back post after only two minutes but, following a host of missed first half chances, Crewe Alexandra got back into the game second half and equalised through substitute Chuma Anene.

Manager Matt Taylor named an unchanged side for the third league game in succession, while Crewe made two changes bringing in Owen Dale and Olly Lancashire for Perry Ng and Dan Powell....

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Boxing legend brings tales of his life to Exeter event

Former World Champion Boxer, Ricky Hatton, has announced that he will be coming to Exeter as part of his UK wide tour.

Ricky, whose boxing career spans over 20 years, and who now runs his own successful boxing promotions company, will be coming to Exeter University’s Great Hall on Wednesday, 22 November.

The event is being staged by Exeter City Football Club and is one of a number of sporting dinners the club is planning. The audience will enjoy a two-course meal and be entertained by Ricky, as well as have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A and an auction.

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Exeter City 3 Aston Villa 0

City's youngster start Premier League Cup group stage with emphatic victory. A Matt Jay penalty combined with goals from Ben Seymour and Jordan Dyer saw Exeter City to a comfortable 3-0 win over Aston Villa’s under-23s side at St James Park on Thursday night in their opening group game of the Premier League Cup.

City's Under-23s manager Dan Green introduced summer signing Nigel Atangana to St James Park as the Frenchman made a long-awaited return from injury, while Jonny Maxted, Seymour and Jordan Tillson all started.

The youthful Grecians side started brightly, with Ben...

Gus Mcvey with his bronze medal

Exeter College Coach earns international success

Exeter College Hockey Academy Coach Gus McVey has helped Zimbabwe Ladies to a bronze medal in the African Olympic Qualifying Tournament which was held in Cape Town.

Gus, 48, combines his role as Exeter College Hockey Academy Coach with being Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Ladies’ Hockey side and his developing team outperformed expectations to bag a bronze medal in the qualifying tournament held in South Africa over the summer.

The third-place finish represents the highest position the country has finished in the tournament since 1990 and Gus was thrilled to help his side on...

Exeter celebrates 250 years of racing on Haldon Hill

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 6:12pm

Exeter Racecourse returns to action on Thursday, October 10, and visitors to the track will also be part of its special anniversary celebrations marking 250 years of racing under Jockey Club rules.

Since 1769, Haldon Hill has been the home of racing, although the first record of racing there was during the reign of King Charles II. It has been witness to many famous horses, some household names like Viking Flagship, Desert Orchid, Kauto Star and Best Mate, who have been cheered on by thousands who flock to the course.

General manager Jack Parkinson said: “Celebrating 250...

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Juventus plans to get David de Gea, the goalkeeper of Manchester United. It intends to get the 28-year-old Spanish football player for free when his contract with the “Red Devils” expires. Let’s remember that the contract of Manchester United and de Gea stays in force until June 30, 2020. The English club tried to sign a new contract with the...

Exe hockey results 28/09/19

Results:

1st XI 0 - 0 Bath Buccaneers

2nd XI 3 - 1 Kingsbridge and Salcombe

3rd XI 4 - 0 Exe 4th XI 5th XI 5 - 0 ECVH Hornets 2s

First team match report:

Man of the Match: Hope Kent (GK)

The Exe Ladies 1st XI opened their 2019/20 season by travelling away to Team Bath Buccannears, whom they last played over 3 years ago. Both sides were keen to make an impression in the newly restructured Investec Ladies West Conference League, and Team Bath Buccs won their league to achieve promotion at the end of last season.

Both teams...

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