Michael Cullen, known as Speedo Mick, plans to trek to Mount Everest base camp in his swimming trunks in very cold temperatures. He has already raised more than £1m for charity through fundraising challenges and is planning a further walk and climbs in Britain to raise more.
Non-league Altrincham are preparing to host League One Notts County in the FA Cup first round, with their former players and manager hoping to add another giant-killing upset to the club's history.
Twenty years ago, Southend United, then bottom of the Championship, beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Carling Cup fourth round thanks to a free-kick from Freddy Eastwood. Players and staff have revisited the famous night in a BBC Essex podcast, recalling the goalkeeper's heroics and the jubilant fans at Roots Hall.
Bristol Rovers, a League Two side, beat League One side Cambridge United 2-0 at the Memorial Stadium to reach the second round of the FA Cup.
