Andy Birkett BBC News South West BBC Miriam Grubb, 23, is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London on Friday A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Exeter is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London later. Miriam Grubb, 23, started training in the sport in 2021...
Councillors have unanimously backed a submission which sets out the council’s case for a new unitary authority which includes the city of Exeter. The council will now submit its interim case for the creation of a new unitary authority incorporating the city of Exeter and adjacent areas after it gained cross-party support. The submission recognises...
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno says he “can’t wait to get back to work” after falling ill on a plane and being taken to hospital. The 63-year-old spent nearly two weeks in a hospital in Doha after becoming unwell, external on a flight that took off from Heathrow on 3 March. The boxer...
Skivington said the squad “definitely” think they can get better this season and said they worked on other areas of their game during the eight-week league break. “We’re aware of our strengths and our weaknesses,” he said. “We’ve got to make sure that we keep the balance of the game but keep pushing on.” Skivington...
Hassan Nawaz blazed Pakistan’s fastest T20 century as his side raced to a nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in Auckland. Chasing a challenging 205, the opener smashed an unbeaten 105 from 45 deliveries to take his side to victory in the third T20 and keep the five-match series alive. The 22-year-old, who was playing in...
Watch highlights as Jayden Nikorima scores twice in Salford’s 23-10 Super League win over Huddersfield Giants. Source link...
Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall has said he is “not bothered” about the achievement of reaching 500 career appearances in Saturday’s home game against Wigan. The 37-year-old, who made his debut for the Rhinos in May 2007, is the record try-scorer in Super League with 256. He won six Grand Finals, one World Club Challenge...
Assistant Louis Storey, who had been made interim head coach in the hours following Elliott’s departure, and fellow coaches Anthony Sweeney and Steve Hafner have all left the club. Lindsey has appointed Neil Smith, who leaves his role in charge of Isthmian League side Cray Wanderers, as his assistant manager, with his first game back...
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England for the first time in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Albania – and there’s every chance the German will dish out some Three Lions debuts. But can you remember which manager gave other players their debuts? Take our quiz to find out. Source link...
Following a long-term commitment to accessibility across the museum, Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) has been nominated for a Visitor Accessibility Award in the prestigious Museums + Heritage awards. Over the past two years the museum has created an Accessibility Champions group of 11 colleagues from the Audience Development, Collections and...
It’s the question everyone is asking. Who will start for England against Albania on Friday in Thomas Tuchel’s first game as Three Lions boss. We asked BBC Sport readers who they would select when the squad was announced on Thursday and the results are below. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer did make the initial line-up but...
We reflect on a victory for Scotland in Greece and preview this weekend’s fixtures. Source link...
Guingamp midfielder Kalidou Sidibe says he is happy with the French second-tier club despite a report suggesting Celtic have tabled a £1.7m offer for the 26-year-old. (Ouest-France via Daily Record), external Centre-half Leon Balogun feels capable of continuing to play for Rangers next season despite turning 37 in June. (Daily Record), external Reports in Serbia...
Speaking in 2018, former England managers Sven-Goran Eriksson, Sam Allardyce and Roy Hodgson shared their experiences on the highs and lows that come with managing England, and how despite the challenges they were all proud to have served in the role. Thomas Tuchel will take charge of England for the first time on Friday evening...
Bowlers will be allowed to use saliva to shine the cricket ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), reversing the ban imposed during the Covid pandemic five years ago, reports say. Indian cricket’s governing body’s decision came after a majority of the tournament’s franchise captains supported the move during a meeting on Thursday, ESPNcricinfo...