Scotland's men and women both won their opening games at the European Curling Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Grant Hardie's men beat the Netherlands 8-4, while Fay Henderson's women beat Denmark 12-3.
Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie has extended his contract until the end of the 2028-29 season. The New Zealand flanker joined the club from Crusaders in August 2025 and has scored six tries in 24 appearances.
Finlay O'Neill from Halifax, who once thought his sporting days were over after a knee injury, has found success in wheelchair rugby league. He is part of the England squad defending the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup title in Australia.
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.
