Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy has revealed how his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis shifted his focus from creating a bucket list to appreciating the small moments in life.

The Scottish sporting icon shared his deeply personal perspective while launching registration for this year’s Tour de 4 charity cycling event.

He publicly disclosed in October 2024 that doctors had given him between two and four years to live.

Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast, the former track cyclist admitted it took time to process the devastating news.

“You have to look for the positives, you have to look for the opportunities in any situation.”

Finding peace in the present

The Olympic legend explained that becoming acutely aware of his own mortality brought his entire world into sharp focus.

“Tomorrow’s not a given for anybody. It’s trying not to sweat the small stuff.”

He noted that he now excels at letting go of minor frustrations that would have previously caused him annoyance.

His initial reaction to the prognosis involved rushing to complete unfulfilled ambitions, but that mindset quickly evolved.

“When the dust settled I realised that the important things I wanted to do were the small things, the things that we often glaze over, that we don’t even reflect on.”

Family support and charitable goals

The revered athlete highlighted the immense joy of spending time with his children and loved ones.

He described finding peace in simple acts, such as enjoying a morning coffee as the sun rises.

“You may as well just enjoy the moment. If you worry about something you suffer twice.”

The diagnosis period was compounded by further heartbreak when his wife, Sarra, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis shortly afterwards.

He praised her as a remarkable person who has kept him centred and anchored during chaotic times.

Changing perceptions

Now, the primary focus for the British cycling great is the Tour de 4, an initiative designed to change perceptions surrounding stage four cancer.

The inaugural ride last September attracted 5,000 participants across Glasgow and the Campsie Hills.

That massive turnout successfully raised £3.1m for various cancer charities.

“This is not just for serious cyclists in lycra and expensive bikes – this is for anybody.”

Ronnie O’Sullivan has made snooker history by hitting the highest-ever professional break of 153 against Ryan Day during their World Open quarter-final in Yushan, China on Friday.

The seven-time world champion capitalised on an early free ball to execute a flawless 16-red clearance in the opening frame.

The 50-year-old potted the green as his extra red before methodically clearing the table, occasionally flirting with the prospect of a mythical maximum 155.

A slight positional error forced the veteran to take pink instead of black at a crucial stage, narrowly missing out on the ultimate snooker milestone.

Shattering a two-decade record

Despite that minor setback, the snooker icon sank a difficult final black along the top cushion to eclipse Jamie Burnett’s previous benchmark of 148, which was set in 2004.

The astonishing feat left both the crowd and his opponent stunned, with the Welshman graciously applauding the achievement from his chair.

Fellow professional and commentator Neal Foulds was equally amazed by the historic clearance.

“Ronnie O’Sullivan has just made a breaking 153 in the opening frame of his World Open match. Mindblowing.”

Surging towards the semi-finals

Prior to this magical moment, the 2025/26 campaign had been relatively frustrating for the former world number one.

However, he has rediscovered his masterful touch in Asia this week, previously dispatching Matthew Selt and Shaun Murphy to reach the last eight.

Following his record-setting opening frame, ‘The Rocket’ quickly established a commanding 4-0 advantage in the best-of-nine encounter.

A full inquest has been scheduled for March 2026 to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton, who was found dead at his Greater Manchester home last September at the age of 46.

The 46-year-old was discovered unresponsive at his property in Hyde by his long-time manager, Paul Speak, on Sunday, 14 September 2025.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed at the time that there were no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement.

During a brief preliminary hearing at Stockport Coroner’s Court in October, a provisional cause of death was recorded as hanging.

Final hours and discovery

The beloved Manchester fighter had been scheduled to fly to Dubai to promote an upcoming exhibition bout.

However, concern grew when he failed to attend a separate scheduled event on the Saturday prior to his death.

He was last seen by his family two days earlier and was reported to be in good spirits.

City mourns a sporting icon

The loss of the popular light-welterweight star triggered an immense outpouring of grief across the sporting world.

Thousands of fans lined the streets for his funeral procession to Manchester Cathedral on 10 October.

Honouring his deep connection to Manchester City, the cortege made a poignant final stop at the Etihad Stadium.

The comprehensive inquest on 20 March 2026 will examine all available evidence to provide a formal conclusion.

Four Ireland players have been voted into the Men’s Six Nations Team of the Championship by fans, while no England representatives made the final selection.

France boast four inclusions after retaining their title in dramatic circumstances against the English in Paris.

Italy and Scotland each have three players in the composite XV, with a solitary Welshman completing the line-up.

Record-breaking French wing leads the champions’ contingent

Prolific try-scorer Louis Bielle-Biarrey is joined by legendary scrum-half Antoine Dupont, full-back Thomas Ramos and second-row Mickael Guillard.

The lightning-fast winger set a new competition record by crossing the whitewash nine times.

Four of those tries came in the decisive victory over England, which allowed the French side to edge out Ireland for tournament success.

Ramos demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the campaign and crucially kicked the winning points in stoppage time during the final fixture.

Irish forward dominance recognised after Triple Crown success

The men in green secured their fourth Triple Crown in five years, an achievement reflected by their strong pack presence.

Back-row duo Caelan Doris and Jack Conan are named alongside lock Tadhg Beirne, with centre Stuart McCloskey taking a spot in the midfield.

Scotland recovered from an opening loss to Italy to claim third place overall with three wins.

This resilience earned fan call-ups for wing Kyle Steyn, fly-half Finn Russell and flanker Rory Darge.

Historic low for an omitted English squad

The Azzurri recorded two victories to finish fourth in the table, resulting in selections for hooker Giacomo Nicotera, prop Simone Ferrari and centre Tommaso Menoncello.

Prop Rhys Carre is the sole representative from Wales, who ended their campaign on a positive note by securing a victory over the Italians.

England’s historically poor campaign ended with a fifth-place finish and just eight points.

Their only victory of the tournament came against Wales in their opening game, explaining their total absence from the fans’ chosen team.

Six Nations Team of the Tournament

Team GB stars Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr will lead the British medal charge at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun.

The three-day event in Poland takes on added significance this year given the absence of an Olympic Games or outdoor World Championships in the 2026 calendar.

Kerr renews rivalry with Hocker

Scottish distance runner Kerr will be determined to defend his 3,000m crown after a memorable victory in Glasgow two years ago.

The reigning world indoor champion faces a monumental challenge against Cole Hocker, his 1,500m nemesis from the Paris Olympic Games.

Meanwhile, Jeremiah Azu arrives in Torun looking to replicate the stunning 60m victory he secured in Nanjing last year.

The British sprinter must navigate a formidable field featuring Jamaican powerhouse Kishane Thompson alongside American duo Jordan Anthony and Trayvon Bromell.

Hodgkinson seeks 800m supremacy

Olympic gold medallist Hodgkinson is widely expected to dominate the women’s 800m event on the tight indoor track.

Her compatriot Georgia Bell will also be eyeing a podium finish when she lines up in a highly competitive women’s 1,500m field.

However, the British squad will be without 400m specialist Amber Anning, who has opted to skip the championships to prioritise the upcoming Commonwealth Games and European Championships.

Key schedule highlights

The action commences on Friday, 20 March, with a packed morning session featuring the early rounds of the heptathlon and 60m sprints.

Several major finals will be contested under the evening lights across the opening two days of competition.

Tiger Woods has cast doubt on his participation in next month’s Masters, admitting his recovery from recent back surgery remains inconsistent.

The 50-year-old golf legend has not featured in a competitive event since missing the cut at the Open Championship at Royal Troon in July 2024.

Speaking after a TGL semi-final event, the five-time Masters champion revealed his health continues to fluctuate following lumbar disk replacement surgery in October.

Physical toll delays competitive return

Woods also suffered a ruptured left Achilles last March, adding further complications to a body already scarred by numerous career-threatening injuries.

Addressing his rehabilitation, the former world number one was frank about his daily physical struggles.

“Sometimes I have good days, sometimes I have bad days. Disk replacement is not a lot of fun.”

Tiger Woods

Recovery proves challenging for golf great

The 82-time PGA Tour winner acknowledged that his physical resilience has significantly diminished compared to his early career.

“I’ve had a lot of procedures prior to that, so the body doesn’t quite heal like it was when I was 24,” he added.

“Doesn’t quite bounce back. So I have good days when I can pretty much do anything, and other days where it’s hard to just to move around.”

Managerial success provides indoor consolation

While his playing return remains on hold, the veteran is currently acting as the manager for his TGL franchise, Jupiter Links.

His team successfully navigated the playoffs before securing an unexpected victory over Boston Common on Tuesday night.

Jupiter Links will now face Los Angeles in the inaugural tournament’s finals starting next Monday.

Resisting the urge to alter a winning formula

Despite expressing a desire to compete alongside his roster of Max Homa, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia, the captain opted to keep his successful line-up intact.

“I think that I have been trying to play each and every one of these matches,” he explained.

“But the guys here, this team, we have so much fun, I really don’t want to screw up the lineup, I just want these guys to keep playing.”

Anthony Joshua has resumed training under coach Iegor Golub in preparation for a heavyweight comeback later this year, following a lengthy break from the sport.

The two-time world champion stepped away from boxing after surviving a fatal car crash in Nigeria last year.

That tragic accident claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and left the 36-year-old recovering from his own injuries.

Reuniting with a proven coaching setup

The British fighter is now back in the gym working diligently on his technical craft and conditioning.

He has reunited with Golub, the Ukrainian trainer who successfully guided him to a six-round stoppage victory over American Jake Paul.

Recent images shared by the respected coach show the heavyweight undertaking heavy bag sessions and jump rope routines.

In an unexpected twist, former adversary Oleksandr Usyk is also present in the same training camp.

Former rivals share the gym

The unified champion, who defeated the Briton on points in both 2021 and 2022, was seen offering technical advice during a kettlebell exercise.

The undefeated Ukrainian is currently preparing for his own cross-discipline bout against kickboxing veteran Rico Verhoeven in May.

Speculation is already mounting regarding who will welcome the returning Olympian back into the ring.

Domestic rival Dillian Whyte has emerged as a sensible candidate as both men look to rebuild their respective careers following recent setbacks.

Promotional loyalty remains firm

Meanwhile, long-standing promoter Eddie Hearn has teased an imminent announcement regarding his star client.

The Matchroom Boxing chairman shared an archival photograph of a past ring walk on social media with the caption ‘loading’.

He also revealed that his marquee fighter recently rejected a lucrative approach from a competing promotional outfit.

He won’t mind me saying it, but AJ had an approach around the back, a couple of weeks ago.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Hearn confirmed that the rogue approach was immediately dismissed and forwarded directly to him.

Do you know how quickly he sent me the message, the screenshot? Seconds. ‘Let me know…’

Elsewhere in the heavyweight landscape, Tyson Fury is preparing to emerge from retirement next month against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ollie Chessum has admitted the fear of being chased down by French wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey caused him to panic and score far from the posts during England’s Six Nations defeat in Paris.

The towering back-row forward intercepted a pass on his own 10-metre line in the 51st minute and ran 60 metres unopposed.

However, the Leicester Tigers star touched down near the left touchline rather than angling towards the centre.

This wide positioning resulted in a missed conversion by fly-half Fin Smith.

England ultimately lost the thrilling encounter 48-46 to round off a highly disappointing tournament.

Fear of being caught

“I was adamant that there was a red scrum out lurking in the background that was going to bring me down.”

said Chessum.

“So I just pinned my ears back and hoped that no-one managed to grab on to my coattails and bring me to the floor.”

The 25-year-old revealed he has received significant teasing from teammates and family for not making the kick easier.

Bielle-Biarrey, who crossed the whitewash four times himself during the match, was in close pursuit alongside Matthieu Jalibert and Thomas Ramos.

None of the chasing French trio could reel in the English forward before he crossed the try line.

Exceptional sprint speed

Leicester coach Geoff Parling was entirely unsurprised by the breakaway score.

The coach noted the player’s top sprint speed has been measured at an impressive 9.3 metres per second.

“As soon as he got the intercept I knew he was going to score because I know how fast he is.”

stated Parling.

Parling praised the forward for continuously driving his team forward against the formidable French opposition.

Frustrating campaign for England

Despite an improved final performance in the French capital, Steve Borthwick’s side concluded a miserable championship.

The national team secured only one victory from five fixtures.

This poor run of form resulted in a dismal fifth-place finish in the final championship standings.

“It was a frustrating few weeks, there’s no hiding the disappointment and frustration.”

the forward added.

Following the match, the try-scorer immediately flew back to London Heathrow.

He then took a taxi straight to Welford Road to watch his club lift the Premiership Rugby Cup.