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RYAN Fisher has handed reigning Premier League champions Edinburgh a boost by declaring himself fit for their busy schedule.The Californian crashed in spectacular style in the derby clash at Glasgow over the weekend but is ready to race on.He said: "The bike was wrecked that's not a problem, I'm OK and bikes can bemended. I just got in a bit too deep on the second bend."

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GRITTY Yorkshireman Paul Cooper is determined to race again this season -despite undergoing a major operation.Cooper crashed out of Sheffield's defeat at Newcastle on Sunday and hassuffered a shattered ankle, heel and broken bones in his foot.He said: "I could be back in six weeks. I've got to set myself targets andI'm desperate to be back in the saddle before the end of the season. That'smy aim."

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 THURSDAY AUGUST 13:

SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Peterborough v Belle Vue 7.30

ANGLIAN PAIRS:Ipswich 7.30

PREMIER LEAGUE: Sheffield v Newport 7.45

PREMIER LEAGUE KOC:Redcar v Scunthorpe 7.30

NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP: Bournemouth v Plymouth 7.30

BRITISH UNDER-15 CHAMPIONSHIP: Isle of Wight 7.30