Torz Anderson and England Women’s Lacrosse cemented their place in the history books as they secured the bronze medal at the inaugural Women’s European Box Lacrosse Championships. The inaugural women’s championships brought together the best European women's box lacrosse nations for 10 days of action in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic.

The second round of the inaugural Nations Championship picked up where round one left off with nearly 400 points scored across the six matches. The wins were shared equally between the two hemispheres again in the second round.

Coaches and fighters from The Combat Academy in Barugh Green are delighted with their success at the ‘Kings of Combat’ show held at the Metrodome, which had 1500 attendees." “This event is our major home show,” explained coach Tommy Crossland. “It was the fourth kings, which we arrange every two years.

Nat Metcalf has been named as one of twelve athletes in England’s Netball squad for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The AO Manchester Thunder star will line up in the midcourt for her third Commonwealth Games after previously representing England at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022.

Another midweek of high-octane action awaits from around the world of sports. From the World Cup in America to drama closer to home, there is much to take in no matter which sport you love.

Formula 1 is in rude health, with ever-rising global interest in the sport, sell-out attendances at Grands Prix and impressive viewing figures on television and online, helped in the UK by several leading British drivers like the current world champion, Lando Norris, George Russell and the veteran Lewis Hamilton.

On 13 May 1950, Silverstone hosted the first ever race in the then newly introduced Formula 1 World Championship, and it has again been the venue for this year’s British Grand Prix and the Sprint event.

Marathon winner and former Great Britain representative EDRA, a new British running apparel brand, was launched this week in Leeds with its complete summer running collection showing ‘strong early sales and a great reaction across socials’.

The world of sport never fails to demonstrate its penchant for drama and intrigue, and this week is no different as we have the swan song of a legend, a defining moment in World Cup history, and a vital game for the Three Lions on the way for another bumper midweek.

British Judo’s Charlie Ayre won the men’s -60kg silver at the Qingdao Grand Prix, securing a career-first Grand Prix medal and a major international breakthrough. The Middlesborough judoka, whose Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games selection was recently announced, progressed through a strong international field on his way to reaching the final of one of judo’s top events.

Immediately after the Barcelona round a fortnight ago, Mercedes’ Toto Wolff announced the team’s intention to request a Right Of Review hearing regarding the Monaco Grand Prix results, with George Russell’s penalties having left him outside the points.

Charlie Ayre, who competes in the men’s -60 kg category, has been named in England’s judo squad ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He is one of 14 judoka selected to represent England at the upcoming games as the sport makes its fifth official appearance at the Commonwealth Games.

Archie Whittemore, a young cyclist from North Yorkshire, has finished his first European road race following support from local housebuilder Mulgrave Properties. The 17-year-old, who became the Under 14 Yorkshire Circuit Champion in 2023, is currently competing in his first season of competitive road racing, as he has joined the Harrogate Nove Race Team as a junior for this year.

The Nations Championship Trophy, the ‘ultimate prize in the Nations Championship’, has been unveiled for the first time ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship. The trophy, which stands at 67cm tall and weighs 15kg, will be awarded to the winners of the Nations Championship as a ‘symbol of a new era for the sport’.

Sunderland AFC star Luke O’Nien has been awarded an honorary doctorate of sport, which he is set to collect at the graduation ceremonies in July at ‘The Fire Station in the city centre’. The Black Cats star has been awarded this honour in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the city, both on and off the field.

Ireland backrower Aoife Wafer became the first player to win the Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship award in back-to-back years. Wafer was shortlisted for the award alongside England captain Megan Jones, France scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy back-row Francesca Sgorbini.

This year’s Grasmere Sports, a popular traditional event in the English Lake District which attracts thousands of visitors a year, will be free to enter for all visitors after a major move by the organisers to ‘reduce costs and make the historic event more accessible to families and communities'.

Morecambe Girls Football Club will continue its bid to bring more women into the sport thanks to the backing of Lancashire housebuilder Barratt Homes. Alongside their sponsorship of the club, Barratt Homes has also helped to provide brand-new kits for the under-9s ahead of their upcoming season.

Four Yorkshire men are encouraging others to sign up for their own charity MMA bout.

Cumbrian Georgia Wilson captained Wigan Warriors Women to their second consecutive Women’s Challenge Cup trophy at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 30th May. They defeated St Helens Women 54-6 to win the second of the club’s Women’s Challenge Cup trophies on only their second appearance at the London stadium.

Leah Schlosshan will make her Commonwealth Games debut at the Glasgow 2026 games after being named in England’s 42-person swimming squad. She will join 27 swimmers and 14 para swimmers at the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games, which will see around 3,000 athletes expected to compete across 10 sports. On being selected for Glasgow 2026, Schlosshan said: “I’m really excited for the summer.

Another week of sporting excellence awaits, as we preview the splendour of the Super League and a vital clash for England in T20 cricket. No matter where your interest lies, there will be something to keep you occupied all through midweek.