The Novuna GB & NI Team made a statement of intent on day one of the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, clocking world leading times in both the mixed 4x400m relay and the women’s 4x400m relay heats.

Birmingham City and Crystal Palace have both been promoted to the Women's Super League after a dramatic final day in the second tier saw Charlton slip into the play-off spot, with top tier expanding from 12 to 14 teams from the 2026-27 season.

The Novuna Great Britain & Northern Ireland mixed 4x400m relay team earned bronze and a spot at the World Ultimate Championships on the final day of World Relays action in Botswana.

Over 18,000 people took part in the AJBell Great Brum Run as the run, which began in Centenary Square, in the city centre, saw runners run past some of the city’s major landmarks including the Jewellery Quarter, Grand Central and St Martin's Church.

Old Town Square witnessed new marathon champions, after the 31st edition of the Vodafone Marathon Prague was completed fastest by the Ethiopian athlete Wendemu Tsegu Berehanu, who crossed the finish line in an excellent time of 02:05:51.

Birmingham City and Crystal Palace have both been promoted to the Women's Super League after a dramatic final day in the second tier saw Charlton slip into the play-off spot, with top tier expanding from 12 to 14 teams from the 2026-27 season.