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Bowls, beetles, and bare chests: the anatomy of a Commonwealth Games silver medal

SWL spoke to Mark Bantock, former England lawn bowls captain, about his silver medal triumph at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

Archbishop of Canterbury releases statement after death of Prince Philip

The Archbishop of Canterbury has responded to the death of Prince Philip today, giving thanks to God for his ‘extraordinary

Concerns about future for non-elite athletes due to lockdown

There are growing concerns from coaches and athletes about the impact of lockdown restrictions on non-elite athletes’ performance and wellbeing.

Bowls legend retires and sets sights on Commonwealth Games success

Bowls legend Andy Thomson MBE has announced his immediate retirement from the World Bowls Tour and now plans to coach

Starlet Snowden not sitting still after Commonwealth Games debut

Katie Snowden set her sights on the European Championships after making the women’s 1500m final at the Commonwealth Games last

Herne Hill star Hayter praised after impressive Commonwealth Games debut

Cyclist Ethan Hayter raced to success at this year’s Commonwealth Games, despite only taking up the sport in 2012. The

Grice tipped to bounce back from Commonwealth Games disappointment

Charles Grice has been backed to recover after the disappointment of finishing fourth in the 1500m at the Commonwealth Games.

Rugby Sevens star ready to thrive on Commonwealth Games debut

England Rugby Sevens player Richard de Carpentier has been backed to make his country proud ahead of his Commonwealth Games

Parr for the course as Ken shoots for more Commonwealth Games success

Ken Parr Jnr has been backed to add to his Gold Coast 2018 medal haul as he prepares for the 50m

Reggae Roller Newell claims shock lawn bowls Commonwealth Games victory

Forget Cool Runnings and move aside the Reggae Boyz, Jamaica has a new name in an unlikely sport — and

Smith ready to make up for lost time at Commonwealth Games

 Londoner Zoe Smith is marking her return to weightlifting’s higher echelons in style at the Commonwealth Games. A shoulder injury

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