The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled "A Sky-Ocean Meeting" unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia.

European Athletics has announced that Glasgow will host the 33rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships in 2027, following a successful bid process led by UK Athletics (UKA).

Punjab Kings produced a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

UK Athletics can today announce the first athletes selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team at the European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Ljubljana-Kamnik, Slovenia from 5-7 June.

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

16-year-old George Whitehead from Hillside has won the 45th Peter McEvoy trophy at Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull.