Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has provided a hopeful update on his battle with stage four prostate cancer, expressing optimism that rapid advances in medical AI could prolong his life.
The 50-year-old revealed his tragic diagnosis in September 2023 after doctors initially gave him a life expectancy of just four years.
However, the legendary British cyclist remains determined to survive long enough for groundbreaking new medicines to become widely available.
Speaking on his Sporting Misadventures podcast, the Scottish track star detailed his current approach to living with the terminal condition.
He explained: “It’s going relatively well and I’m just kind of cracking on with life.”
Hope in artificial intelligence
The former Team GB athlete is placing immense faith in the rapid evolution of medical technology to uncover a cure.
He believes artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in accelerating the development of highly optimised drugs.
“There could be an amazing treatment just around the corner if you can hang in there,” he said.
“There are a lot of issues with AI in the future and we have got to manage it well, but one of the real positives of AI has to be in the field of medicine and the rate at which we can develop and optimise new drugs for treatment in the future.”
New trial drugs and immunotherapy
While the 11-time world champion praised recent advancements in immunotherapy, his specific type of cancer prevents him from utilising that treatment pathway.
Despite this setback, the cycling icon remains greatly encouraged by a new trial drug currently showing high success rates.
“There is a new trial drug which may well have cracked it and it should be available relatively soon,” he revealed.
“By all accounts it’s having remarkable success in terms of the number of patients in the trial who responded well to it.”
Raising crucial awareness
Beyond his personal health battle, the decorated Olympian has dedicated his time to preventing others from facing similar late-stage diagnoses.
Earlier this year, he partnered with former Scottish rugby union international Kenny Logan to launch a nationwide screening campaign.
The initiative yielded an immediate response, with approximately 6,000 men registering for the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative within a single week.
“A stage four diagnosis changes your life drastically but I guess it’s finding a new purpose, and today’s event is all about trying to educate men about the importance of catching prostate cancer early,” he stated.
“Early detection saves lives – that is the message to take away from today.”
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar has secured his fourth Liege-Bastogne-Liege victory by dropping French teenager Paul Seixas in the closing stages to take his 13th career Monument title.
Emotional tribute
Pogacar wore a black armband during the race to honour his former teammate Cristian Camilo Munoz.
The Colombian rider died on Friday from an infection linked to a knee injury sustained in a recent crash.
The world champion pointed to the sky in a touching tribute as he crossed the finish line.
An electric battle
Sunday’s race was highly anticipated as the first major clash between the sport’s dominant force and highly-rated teenager Seixas.
The 19-year-old initially matched a blistering attack over the brutal La Redoute climb with 35 kilometres remaining.
However, the French wunderkind was finally distanced on the steep 10 per cent gradients of the Cote de la Roche-aux-Faucons.
A seated acceleration with 14km to go proved decisive, allowing the race leader to finish 45 seconds clear.
Chasing pack dynamics
Lidl-Trek’s Mattias Skjelmose was the best-placed of the remaining favourites following the initial surge on La Redoute.
The Danish rider was eventually caught by the chase group after struggling alone for several kilometres.
Former Giro d’Italia winner Jai Hindley attempted a late breakaway inside the final 30km, but the group quickly reformed to contest the final podium spot.
Evenepoel secures podium
Two-time winner Remco Evenepoel sprinted away from a large chasing pack to secure third place.
The Belgian finished one minute and 42 seconds adrift of the victorious Slovenian.
Closing in on Merckx
This triumph marks the third Monument victory of the season for the 27-year-old.
Having already conquered Milan-San Remo and the Tour of Flanders, he now sits on 13 career Monument titles.
He is just six victories behind cycling legend Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 19 wins.
A victory at Il Lombardia later this year would make him the first rider in history to claim four Monuments in a single season.
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug has won the elite men’s wheelchair race at the 2026 London Marathon to secure his sixth consecutive victory in the capital.
The dominant Swiss athlete crossed the finish line to claim his eighth overall triumph on the famous London course.
His latest performance firmly cements his status as one of the most formidable competitors in the history of the event.
Unrelenting dominance on the streets of London
The man widely known as the ‘Silver Bullet’ proved entirely untouchable from the moment the starting gun fired.
Securing a sixth consecutive win highlights a remarkable period of unprecedented supremacy in the elite men’s division.
Rival competitors were once again unable to match the blistering pace set by the veteran racer.
An eighth crown for the defending champion
Claiming an eighth overall title places the multiple Paralympic gold medallist in an exclusive echelon of endurance athletes.
The challenging capital route continues to be a highly successful hunting ground for the record-breaking marathoner.
Spectators lining the streets were ultimately treated to another tactical masterclass in elite wheelchair racing.
UFC welterweight veteran Tim Means has been arrested in New Mexico on a felony child abuse charge following an alleged physical altercation with his teenage daughter.
Police were called to a private residence in Tijeras on Wednesday after a 911 caller reported a severe domestic disturbance.
The caller was later identified as the 17-year-old daughter of the mixed martial artist.
Court records filed in Bernalillo County state that an argument over household chores escalated into physical violence.
Allegations of physical violence
The teenager told responding officers that she was grabbed by the neck in a strangling manner during the dispute.
She further alleged that the fighter headbutted her, punched her in the face and threw a potato at her.
Deputies noted visible red marks on her neck indicating strangulation, alongside facial bruising and blood around her nose.
The long-serving competitor was subsequently taken into custody on suspicion of abandonment or abuse of a child.
Investigation and competitive future
This offence is classified as a felony under New Mexico state law.
The welterweight was released from custody on Friday as the criminal investigation continues.
Means has made more than 30 appearances inside the octagon during a lengthy career with the premier mixed martial arts promotion.
The American last competed at UFC 307 in October 2024, suffering a defeat to Court McGee.
Neither the promotion nor the athlete’s representatives have issued a public statement regarding the ongoing legal proceedings.
American heavyweight Jarrell Miller has secured a unanimous points victory over Cuba’s Lenier Pero in a WBA title eliminator in Las Vegas.
The dominant performance moves the Brooklyn native a crucial step closer to a heavyweight world championship opportunity.
Promoter Eddie Hearn is now targeting a lucrative domestic clash with former world champion Deontay Wilder for his victorious fighter.
Wilder showdown targeted for New York
Hearn has quickly identified his preferred next step, aiming to stage a high-profile heavyweight bout on the East Coast.
Wilder recently returned to winning ways by defeating British veteran Derek Chisora, making a potential clash highly appealing for US audiences.
“For me, the American fight is Deontay Wilder against Jarrell Miller,” said Hearn.
“Run it in New York. That’s a serious fight. Deontay’s come back with a good win against Chisora, I think that’s a big fight for American boxing.”
High volume output secures crucial win
Working with new trainer Bozy Ennis for the first time, Miller produced a relentless offensive display to overwhelm his opponent.
The heavyweight threw over 1,000 punches during the gruelling contest, showcasing remarkable stamina.
Weighing in at a relatively lean 138kg (305lbs), the victor credited his improved physical conditioning for the exceptional work rate.
This result marks a second consecutive triumph in 2026, keeping his final run toward world title contention firmly alive.
“I wasn’t looking for the knockout, I just wanted to see what my conditioning was and get back to a lot of punches,” the fighter explained.
“A couple of times I know I had him hurt but I’m like, ‘you know what? Work, baby, just work. Don’t look for it too much.’ But it was good, though, getting the rust off.”
France kept their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive by battling past Ireland with a 26-7 victory in a breathless encounter in Clermont.
The hard-fought triumph ensures the hosts remain on a collision course with England for a final-day title decider.
Meanwhile, the visitors’ agonising wait for a first victory on French soil continues after squandering several golden first-half opportunities.
Early confidence unrewarded
The away side had been highly vocal about seeking revenge for their heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final exit last October.
“We owed them one,” stated back-rower Aoife Wafer prior to kick-off.
Centre Stacey Flood shared that belief by suggesting the French camp had reason to be fearful.
“They should be worried, if I was them,” Flood remarked.
TMO frustration for spirited visitors
That early confidence translated perfectly onto the pitch as Scott Bemand’s squad dominated the opening physical exchanges.
However, three separate Irish tries were controversially chalked off by the Television Match Official during a pulsating opening period.
Cliodhna Maloney-MacDonald eventually breached the home defence from a rolling maul to reward that spell of intense dominance.
That narrow lead proved incredibly short-lived as Ambre Mwayembe struck back swiftly for the tournament contenders.
Clinical finishing proves the difference
Following a tense 7-7 deadlock at the interval, the French outfit showcased exactly why they are chasing championship glory.
Fly-half Carla Arbez converted her own brilliant solo effort to give the home side an advantage they would never relinquish.
Late scores from Anais Grando and Lea Champon ultimately put the scoreboard beyond any lingering Irish doubt.
Streak extended to nine matches
This latest triumph extends a relentless French winning streak over their opponents to nine consecutive matches dating back to 2017.
The Irish squad must now regroup during the rest week before hosting Wales in Belfast.
In contrast, the unbeaten French side will travel to Scotland ahead of their highly anticipated finale against the all-conquering Red Roses.
England secured a fifth consecutive Women’s Six Nations Triple Crown by defeating Wales 62-24 in Bristol, yet a muted dressing room reaction highlighted lingering concerns over performance standards and tournament predictability.
The defending champions crossed the try line 10 times in front of a record crowd to maintain their perfect start to the campaign.
Head coach John Mitchell’s side now sit top of the table with maximum points from three matches as they pursue a record eighth straight title.
Wales expose defensive frailties
Despite the emphatic scoreline, the post-match atmosphere reflected a squad fully aware of their own shortcomings.
The visitors managed to score four tries against the Red Roses, securing a valuable bonus point in the process.
Two of those Welsh scores arrived in the final 10 minutes, exposing a worrying lapse in concentration from the tournament hosts.
Poor discipline also plagued the home side, who conceded nine penalties and produced several uncharacteristic handling errors.
Scarratt reflects on muted reaction
Attack coach Emily Scarratt admitted that the squad felt disappointed by their inability to dictate the entire contest.
You’re always in a Test match when you play a team like Wales. I thought they really brought it today and posed some different challenges for us, which is pretty awesome in our development.
Emily Scarratt
We still got a pretty good job done. There’s a muted sense in the group, which is obviously a really good feeling when you put a score on like that.
Emily Scarratt
Mitchell echoed these sentiments, noting that the stubborn Welsh resistance had genuinely surprised his undefeated outfit.
Dominance sparks predictability debate
The Red Roses currently boast a remarkable 37-match winning streak in the Six Nations, having not lost a championship fixture since a 2018 defeat to France.
During this historic run, they have averaged over 53 points per game while routinely keeping opposition teams in single figures.
This year alone, the team has registered 179 points and 27 tries despite missing over a dozen key players to injury and retirement.
While such overwhelming superiority is statistically impressive, it continues to fuel debates about the long-term competitive health of the international women’s game.
Morning-line favourite Renegade has been handed a challenging start for the 152nd Kentucky Derby on 2 May after drawing the inside number one post in a 20-horse field.
The Todd Pletcher-trained colt, to be ridden by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr, has been installed at 4-1 odds despite the historically difficult starting position.
No horse has managed to win the prestigious Louisville race from the rail draw since Ferdinand achieved the feat in 1986.
Cox and Baffert field strong challengers
Trainer Brad Cox presents a formidable threat to the favourite with three entrants, led by Commandment and Further Ado.
Both horses are currently priced as the joint-second choices at 6-1, breaking from posts six and 18 respectively.
Cox will also saddle 20-1 outsider Fulleffort, who faces a difficult task after drawing the far outside number 20 post.
Elsewhere, two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert is seeking a historic seventh victory in the celebrated event.
Baffert chases history as late changes alter field
A win for the legendary horseman would break his current tie with Ben Jones for the most Kentucky Derby triumphs by any trainer.
Baffert will rely on Potente from post 14 and late addition Litmus Test in gate four to secure the outright record.
The latter secured a place in the 20-horse lineup on Saturday after Steve Asmussen opted to withdraw Chip Honcho.
Connections for the withdrawn runner will instead point their focus toward the Preakness Stakes later in May.