Our freshwater habitats are in crisis. This fact is no longer up for debate and is reflected in the public concern now focused on water pollution. Today, the Angling Trust launches the 2nd Annual Report from the Water Quality Monitoring Network (WQMN) — the nation’s largest regular citizen science water pollution initiative that is…
Multiple world champion Femke Bol (NED), a triple medallist at the 2024 Olympic Games, will compete in the 400m hurdles at the London Athletics Meet (Saturday 19 July), where she’ll be joined by fellow stars Molly Caudery (GBR) and Morgan Lake (GBR) in what promises to be a stellar day…
A team of 50 rising stars has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2025 Loughborough International Athletics match on Sunday 18 May. The U20 squad features a mix of European U20 medallists, British champions and emerging talent, as they prepare to take on athletes representing Loughborough,…
The world of para dressage has lost one of its leading pioneers as the passing of Anne Dunham OBE was announced on Sunday, 11 May 2025, aged 72. In a career which spanned 23 years, five Paralympic Games and 32 championship medals, Anne was a trailblazer, tireless campaigner for her sport,…
Toyota (GB) has extended its gold partnership with ParalympicsGB through to Los Angeles 2028, continuing a relationship that will now span more than a decade. Toyota’s support has powered the groundbreaking Every Body Moves platform, which aims to empower disabled people to find a sport or physical activity that is right for…
Olympic Champion and women’s captain Hollie Pearne-Webb has announced her retirement from the sport she has spent over a decade competing in. Pearne-Webb is widely renowned as one of the best players England has produced, and she marked her place in people’s hearts by scoring the winning goal in the…
Emile Cairess (coach: Renato Canova, club: Leeds City) and Calli Hauger-Thackery (Nick Hauger, Hallamshire) have been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, taking place from 13–21 September 2025. Cairess earns selection following a series of exceptional performances, including…
The Great Britain and Northern Ireland team is all set for the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China (10-11 May), which will be live-streamed on BBC Sport. At the start of a new Olympic cycle heading towards LA 2028, the squads are a mixture of experienced championship runners and developing…
The detailed routes for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, that will see the world’s top pro cyclists racing through and uniting communities across North Yorkshire, the Tees Valley, the Scottish Borders and Glasgow this June, have today been announced, along with a free to take part in Lloyds Tour…
The Groupama-FDJ cycling team is pleased to announce that Lewis Bower will join its WorldTour squad from June 1, 2025. After just over two years within the development structure, the New Zealand rider is now taking a new and important step in his career for the next two seasons, 2026 and…
On Sunday, for the 12th time, the world came together to run for those who can’t, as nearly a third of a million runners, wheelchair users and professional athletes around the globe participated in the Wings for Life World Run. A record-breaking 310,719 participants of 191 nationalities set off simultaneously in…
Tony Sach, a senior athletics official, has been permanently banned from officiating in UK Athletics events after a disciplinary panel found multiple allegations of misconduct—including sexual harassment and bullying—proved against him. Following a series of complaints from junior officials and peers, an independent disciplinary panel upheld nine charges ranging from…
A thriving Manchester rugby tournament is set to make a comeback after raising almost £80,000 for the Christie Charity. In light of the phenomenal success of last year’s event, the tournament will return bigger and better for 2025, and has been christened as the inaugural Christie Cup, kicking off on Sunday, 6 July…
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) will receive a hero’s welcome when she returns to the London Stadium this summer to race over 800m at the London Athletics Meet (Saturday 19 July). Delivering a typically fearless performance, the 23-year-old made history at the 2024 event with a meeting record, national record and…
Sarah Massey has been appointed as Director of Sport for the British Olympic Association (BOA) and will join the organisation in January 2026 following the conclusion of her current role as Managing Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. Sarah will join the BOA’s senior leadership team ahead…
This year Team Adaptive has grown to welcome 14 extraordinary athletes from around the world, each with a unique story, background and relationship to disability or illness. United by their love for the trail and a shared determination to break down prejudice, these athletes will take on the various races of HOKA UTMB…
In a much-anticipated head-to-head, multiple Olympic, world and European champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) will line up against world champion and Olympic silver medallist Josh Kerr (GBR) over 1500m at the London Athletics Meet on Saturday 19 July. Ingebrigtsen is a phenomenal performer. Olympic 1500m champion in 2021, he finished fourth in…
The Handball Sportunion Leoben is pleased to announce the new signing of experienced goalkeeper Adrian Lombès-Birkenheuer. The 30-year-old Frenchman, currently under contract with Molsheim OC, brings not only a remarkable athletic résumé but also an impressive physical presence at 1.99 meters and 108 kilograms. Lombès-Birkenheuer has gained valuable experience in…
On April 10th, all eyes will be on the court as the League One Volleyball (LOVB) finals begin. After a groundbreaking inaugural season, the finals mark a defining moment for professional women’s volleyball in the U.S. LOVB is setting a new standard for how women’s sports leagues operate, focusing on sustainability,…
In an intense battle on the narrow streets of Guanajuato, Mexico, Colombian MTB downhill ace Juanfer Vélez proved once again to be untouchable as he claimed victory at Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo 2025 and won the overall series title for a third consecutive year. Here is all you need to…
With 500 days to go until the UK hosts the European Athletics Championships for the first time, organisers marked the milestone in Birmingham today by unveiling the event’s official brand and launching sign-ups for priority ticket access. The Championships, which take place at Perry Barr’s Alexander Stadium from 10-16 August…
Each month throughout 2025, we’ll be sharing and reviewing the books we’ve read each month—stories that delve into the journeys of coaches and athletes, explore leadership and coaching strategies, develop mindset skills, and uncover the history and governance of sport. For the month of March. we read a mixture of…
With 17 consecutive defeats for the men’s national team, Welsh rugby is in crisis. And with a challenging Summer Tour to Japan and a tough Autumn Series including the All Blacks and World Champions, South Africa looming over the horizon, there is a consensus that it’s time for action. S4C…
Amber Anning (Chris Johnson, Brighton & Hove) put to bed the demons of European Indoor disappointment by fighting her way to a fantastic gold medal over the women’s World Indoor 400m final in Nanjing this evening. The British record holder and World and Olympic medallist claimed her first senior individual…
There were terrific silver medals from George Mills (Thomas Dreissigacker, Brighton Phoenix), Melissa Courtney-Bryant (Rob Denmark, Poole AC) and British women’s 4x400m on the final day of action at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. In what was an intriguing men’s 3000m final, and with many eyes on the…
Jeremiah Azu (Helen James, Cardiff) struck a magnificent men’s 60m gold, producing an unerring personal best performance, while there was a memorable bronze for Andrew Robertson (Alex O’Gorman, Sale Harriers) in the same race at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Fastest through the morning’s heats, and requiring a…
England and GB Hockey have announced that Zak Jones will take on the role of Head Coach of the England and Great Britain’s men’s teams. Jones has been interim England men’s Head Coach since September 2024 and has led the team through the first two blocks of the 2024/25 FIH…
British Equestrian (BEF) has today unveiled an ambitious strategy for the future direction of the federation with a clear vision of our role in supporting the equestrian sector, worth an estimated £5 billion to Great Britain’s economy, for future growth and success. Covering 2025 to 2030 and shaped by the…