Ash Dykes, a 35-year-old adventurer from Old Colwyn in Conwy, has completed the first stage of his six-expedition Project 6 challenge, rowing more than 434 miles along rivers in the Congo Basin. He spent time with the Baka tribe, who showed him how they hunt and gather, and he was thrilled to see gorillas up close.
Para-cyclist James Ball has teamed up with Aaron Pope, who was once a rival, as his new pilot. The pair are preparing for the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, where Ball hopes to defend his two world titles.
Jody Cundy, now 48, is nearing a 20-year unbeaten run in the kilo at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. He says he is still performing at the top level and hopes to compete at the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.
Fleetwood, a League Two club from a small Lancashire seaside town, beat Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Goalkeeper Jay Lynch was a key figure in the shootout, and fans celebrated the historic night on the pitch.
