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(SPEEDWAY 1)EASTBOURNE star Lewis Bridger has been hit with a two-match ban, substantial club fine and a suspension from competing abroad.The sanctions have been imposed after Bridger failed to show for the Eagles'match at Belle Vue on Monday and rode in Poland that evening.Eagles promoter Bob Dugard said: "They were offering large guarantees just for riders to turn up, but I'm bitterly disappointed he did this to me."(SPEEDWAY 2)WORKINGTON'S chances in Saturday's Premier League Fours have been boosted by Czech star Adrian Rymel declaring himself fit.Rymel crashed last Saturday and suffered pains in his stomach, liver and kidney regions, but he will resume in the weekend showpiece meeting against seven other clubs.Comets boss Ian Thomas said: "It's a big boost for everyone as he's been in hot form around Derwent Park this season."

(SPEEDWAY 3)GERMAN international Martin Smolinski has agreed to return to Coventry as the Bees again make changes to cover for injuries.The Brandon club now have Rory Schlein and Jordan Frampton out, but Ben Barker is back from a broken leg. Bees co-promoter Colin Pratt said: "Martin was very keen to come back, andhopefully he and Ben will have the effect we need. We're doing our best tobe competitive."(SPEEDWAY 4)GLASGOW have completed the signing of 18-year-old Slovenian Aleksander Conda who will make his Tigers debut on Sunday.The deal for Conda, who rode in the World Cup at Peterborough, completes the club's search for a replacement for the injured Ross Brady.Co-promoter Stewart Dickson said: "We badly needed to become a seven-man team again, and Aleksander is going to be a very good rider when he settlesin." (FIXTURES)FRIDAY JULY 24:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Poole 8pm, Lakeside v Swindon OFFPREMIER LEAGUE: Somerset v Stoke 7.30

PREMIER TROPHY SEMI-FINAL 2nd leg:Edinburgh v Scunthorpe 7.30

NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP: Scunthorpe v King's Lynn7.30

BRONZE HELMET: Weymouth 7.15SATURDAY JULY 25:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Eastbourne v Lakeside 7.30

PREMIER LEAGUE FOURS:Workington 7pm

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Rye House v Isle of Wight 7pm

NATIONALLEAGUE KO CUP SEMI FINAL: Plymouth v Bournemouth 7.30

BRITISH UNDER-15CHAMPIONSHIP: Buxton 3pmSUNDAY JULY 26:

PREMIER LEAGUE: Glasgow v Scunthorpe 4pm, Newcastle v Workington 2pm,Newport v Sheffield 5pmMONDAY JULY 27:

SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Lakeside 7.30, Wolverhampton v Ipswich7.30

ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP 2nd leg: Belle Vue v Poole 7.30TUESDAY JULY 28:

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v Buxton 7.30


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