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Athletes will be able to train, recover and connect at the ATHX Hybrid Hotel during the 2026 World Finals in Lisbon

Ad Feature ATHX Games and adidas open their first Hybrid Hotel

Ad Feature Why training wins glory but nutrition delivers results for physique

Ad Feature Carlos Sainz launches fashion collection with 'Chili' nickname nod

The four favourites to win this year's BBC SPOTY Award.

BBC SPOTY Award 2026 Latest Odds: Here are the 11 favourites

Three of the favourites for this year's BBC SPOTY Award.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2026 Odds: 10 frontrunners

The European Athletics Championships are taking place in Birmingham.

European Athletics Championships 2026 Today: Full Wednesday schedule

Remi Feuillet of Team Mauritius competes against Guillaume Gaulin of Team Canada during the Men -90 kg Final

Five things not to miss on Day 10 of the Commonwealth Games

Scotland's Megan Keith after winning bronze in the women's 5000m final at Scotstoun Stadium at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Scotland deserves a pat on the back for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Rachel Amery

Gold medalists Neil Fachie MBE and pilot Aaron Pope of Team Scotland celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony for during the Men's Tandem B Sprint Finals

Neil Fachie bows out in Commonwealth Games blaze of glory

Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE of Team Scotland interact while competing against Team South Africa during the Men's Pairs Sectional first round match

Legendary Scottish Men's bowls pairing bow out of Commonwealth Games

Great Britain's Scottish duo Jake Wightman and Josh Kerr react after the men's 1500m semi-final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Five things not to miss on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games

There’s more action to come today at Scotstoun Stadium.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 Saturday Athletics Full Schedule

Bronze medalist Erin Boothman of Team Scotland poses with her flag on the podium during the Women's 4000M Individual Pursuit

Rising star Boothman dazzles with double Commonwealth Games medal haul

Caitlin Rainey of Team Scotland is punched by Kaci Rock of Team Northern Ireland during the Women's 65kg Semi-Final match

Taxi driver Rainey bags Scotland's first women's boxing bronze

Lauren Bell of Team Scotland celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the Women's Team Sprint Finals

Five things not to miss on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games

Neil Fachie of Team Scotland (R) celebrates victory with pilot Aaron Pope after the Men's Tandem B 1000m Time Trial Final

Fachie becomes Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete

Iona Christian of Team Scotland competes for the ball with Shaffie Nalwanja of Team Uganda during the Preliminary Round Pool match at the Hydro

Fatigued Scotland show their Commonwealth Games mettle in Uganda loss

Five things not to miss on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games

Edinburgh's Cafe Royal came under new management in May 1979 - the Oyster Bar restaurant in West Register Street.

The ‘fabulous’ Scottish restaurant & bar that’s celebrating 200 years

Flynn Southam of Team Australia celebrates after winning the gold medal during the Men's 100m Freestyle Final

Five things not to miss on Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games

Emmanuel Eseme of Team Cameroon crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the Men's 100 Metres Final

Records broken as sodden Scotstoun stages pulsating 100m finals

Angus Doig of Team Scotland competes during the Men's 88kg Weightlifting

Self-coached Scottish weightlifter lands Commonwealth Games medal

Gold medalist Reuben Ward of Team Scotland poses for a photo after victory in the Men's All-Around Final

From dreamer to gold medallist: Mancunian gymnast going back to roots

Nicholas Devlin of Team Scotland celebrates victory over Ebenezer Ankrah of Team Ghana during the Men's 60kg Round of 16 match

East Kilbride boxer swaps Aldi for Commonwealth Games glory charge

Alex Marshall of Team Scotland celebrates with teammate Paul Foster during the Men's Lawn Bowls Pairs at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Five things not to miss on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games

Jason Banks of Team Scotland bowls against Ross Owen of Team Wales during the Men's Singles Sectional second round match

Scottish bowler keeps medal hopes alive but dream over for boxer

Track and Field Athletes and Para Athletes will grace a state-of-the-art new track at Scotstoun Stadium during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

New stands, track and toilets: Inside Scotstoun's transformation

Georgia Godwin of Team Australia competes in Uneven Bars

Five things not to miss on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games

Gretel Bueta of Team Australia wins the ball ahead of Shamera Sterling (L) and Latanya Wilson (R) of Team Jamaica during the Netball Gold Medal match at Birmingham 2022

Five things not to miss on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games

Cameron Lynn of Team Scotland competes in Pommel Horse during the Men's Team Final and Individual Qualification

Scotland fall agonisingly short of artistic gymnastics podium finish

Joshua Book of Team New Zealand shoots during the Men's 3x3 Basketball Pool Round Pool A match against Team Australia

'Basketball on steroids': Exhilarating 3x3 spectacle of breakout sport

Duncan Scott gets his 2026 Commonwealth Games underway at Tollcross International Swimming Centre this evening

Five things not to miss on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games

Today is the first main day of sporting action at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Today at the Glasgow Commonwealth Game 2026: Day 1 schedule

Team Scotland take to the stage at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Glasgow puts on Games' opening party that defies the doubters

Over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Glasgow Commonwealth Games to deliver £150m boost

Scott Mackenzie who helped develop the world’s first graphene fly rod has now used the “wonder material” to create elite clothing that, through the special materials and construction of the clothing, helps protect the wearer against ticks

Fisherman creates tick-defying clothing using 'wonder material'

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will kick off in Glasgow this week.

How to get Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games tickets - with prices

A selection of beginner-friendly golf equipment and accessories available from American Golf, including clubs, shoes, a glove and on-course essentials.

American Golf boosts beginner golf sale

The Lion in the Trenches room

Clan heirlooms at heart of Loch Lomond Arms re-design by Russell Sage

Duncan Scott with Team Scotland mascot Clyde, left, and 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie (Jane Barlow/PA)

Optimism wins for Glasgow's 'brilliantly different' Commonwealth Games

Pupils will use their school computers to play video games

School esports plan 'risks gambling harm', parents claim

FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 wall chart includes all 48 teams and space for predictions

The official World Cup 2026 wall chart is already on sale at Amazon
From family score predictions to workplace sweepstakes, this giant World Cup wall chart could become the centrepiece of tournament season

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

Mitchell Cowie shows off the trophy after winning the Southerness Classic presented by presented by Alistair Brown International

'Chuffed' Cowie lands home-turf triumph in Southerness Classic

Three of the wealthiest tennis players in history.

Richest Tennis Players 2026: 20 wealthiest tennis stars in history

More than half have added watching a game in the US on their bucket list

Half of sports fans now want to watch a game across the pond in person

Sam Donaldson will be running the London Marathon while 30 weeks pregnant.

Edinburgh mum to take on London Marathon while 7 months pregnant

Members of community groups which will benefit from the Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund.

The 163 community groups to gain from £1.25m Commonwealth Games fund

The Winter Paralympics are continuing today.

Friday at the Winter Paralympics 2026: Today's full schedule, time

Harry Cobden riding Kitzbuhel to win The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during Ladies Day yesterday at Cheltenham.

Thursday at the Cheltenham Festival 2026: What's happening today

People around the world left tributes to those who were killed at Dunblane. Pixcture: Stefan Rousseau/AFP/Getty

Farage told to apologise for calling Dunblane handgun ban 'ludicrous'

The Winter Paralympics continue today.

Today at the Winter Paralympics 2026: Tuesday schedule, how to watch

The Winter Paralympic Games are now underway.

Today at the Winter Paralympics 2026: Monday schedule and how to watch

Three of the wealthiest F1 drivers in history.

Formula One Rich List 2026: 12 most wealthy F1 drivers in the world

The 2026 Paralympic Games start later this week.

Paralympics 2026 on TV: Watch all the action - including full schedule

The medals that athletes will be competing for at this year's Winter Paralympics being held in Italy.

Winter Paralympics 2026 Medals: Are they solid gold, silver and bronze

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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