Several cricketers were honoured at the Cricket Writers' Club awards, with fast bowlers Ollie Robinson, Ethan Bamber and Naavya Sharma among the prize winners. Warwickshire's Bamber was named County Championship player of the year after helping the Bears win the title, and Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Kirstie Gordon and Angus Brown also received awards.
Runners who missed out on places in the sold-out Run Fest Silverstone can still take part by raising money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, which has a limited number of charity places. The Northampton-based hospice is marking its 50th anniversary and the funds will support local palliative care.
Bristol-born footballer Miguel Freckleton has risen from non-league side Mangotsfield United to playing in the Champions League with Austrian club LASK. He has also earned his first caps for Jamaica, his father's country.
A Radio Scotland rugby podcast features a conversation with Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw, a former Scotland Sevens player. The episode looks at his rise to coach New Zealand Sevens to Commonwealth Gold and Tokyo Olympic silver, and his recent Super Rugby title with Hurricanes.
