Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy says he is hoping artificial intelligence can develop new treatments to extend his life, having also revealed he recently faced a leg amputation scare.
The former track cyclist was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer three years ago.
Doctors informed the Scottish athlete that the disease had spread to his bones, giving him a prognosis of between two and four years to live.
Despite the devastating news, the British sporting icon has remained resolutely positive and continues to raise awareness for the illness.
Hopes for medical advancements
Providing a recent update on his condition, the 11-time world champion stated he is doing his best to hang in there for as long as possible.
He believes that rapid developments in technology could soon provide a breakthrough in his ongoing fight.
“There could be an amazing treatment just around the corner if you can hang in there,” he said.
“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.”
The Edinburgh-born star continues to work, cycle, and lead a remarkably normal life while undergoing treatment.
Mountain bike crash and amputation risk
Alongside his cancer battle, the legendary Olympian recently endured what he described as the worst crash of his life.
While riding a mountain bike in Wales last year, he suffered multiple serious fractures to his lower right leg.
The severity of his tibia injuries meant he was immediately admitted to a major trauma ward.
Medical staff subsequently warned the former sprint specialist that there was a genuine risk his leg would require amputation.
Having accumulated 37 major medals during a glittering career, his resilience in the face of dual health adversities continues to inspire fans worldwide.
Jesper Wallstedt returned from the bench to make 34 saves as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday.
The vital victory reduces the series deficit to 2-1 ahead of Monday’s crucial fourth encounter at the Grand Casino Arena.
The returning Swedish goaltender stabilised a defensive unit that had previously surrendered 14 goals across the opening two games of the series.
Kaprizov sparks Minnesota revival
Kirill Kaprizov orchestrated the attacking turnaround by opening the scoring before assisting on the subsequent two goals.
The Russian forward’s initial four-on-four strike late in the first period was quickly followed by a Quinn Hughes power-play conversion just two minutes later.
Ryan Hartman then deflected another power-play effort early in the second period to establish a commanding three-goal advantage.
Avalanche suffer first postseason defeat
The relentless pressure from the hosts forced an early exit for Colorado starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood.
Wedgewood, who boasted the NHL’s best regular-season save percentage, was replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood after conceding three times.
Nathan MacKinnon finally registered for the visitors with a second-period power-play goal, but their momentum was instantly halted.
Brock Faber responded a mere 20 seconds later by redirecting a Mats Zuccarello shot past Blackwood to restore the three-goal cushion.
Matt Boldy eventually concluded the scoring with an empty-net finish to hand the Denver-based franchise their first defeat of the current playoff campaign.
The Avalanche had entered the contest on a six-game winning streak, having previously set an NHL record with 12 different players scoring across the opening two games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder moved to the brink of the Western Conference finals with a dominant 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
Ajay Mitchell starred with career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists to give the defending champions a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The result means the visitors improve to an unblemished 7-0 record in this year’s postseason.
They are now the sixth defending NBA champions to start the following playoffs with seven consecutive victories.
Mitchell shines as champions pull away
The Lakers fought desperately to keep pace with the title holders during a closely contested first half.
However, the Western Conference leaders demonstrated their merciless efficiency by outscoring their opponents 33-20 in a decisive third quarter.
Chet Holmgren contributed 18 points and nine rebounds as the visiting side comfortably closed out the game down the stretch.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and nine assists despite facing relentless defensive pressure.
Struggling Lakers face elimination
LeBron James managed 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the beleaguered hosts.
Austin Reaves chipped in with 17 points, but both stars struggled with their shooting efficiency throughout the night.
Rui Hachimura’s 21-point effort and 18 points from Luke Kennard were not enough to prevent a fifth defeat in six games for the Los Angeles franchise.
The home team continue to sorely miss NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic, who sat out his 14th consecutive game with a hamstring strain.
Jalen Williams was also absent for the victorious visitors, missing his fifth straight match with a similar hamstring issue.
The series remains in California for Game 4 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake scored in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 victory to reach the Eastern Conference finals.
Head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s side now boast a flawless 8-0 record in this year’s postseason following their latest triumph in Pennsylvania.
The North Carolina franchise will face either the Montreal Canadiens or the Buffalo Sabres in the next round of the playoffs.
Stankoven strikes before late rally
The visitors dominated much of the contest, finishing regulation time with a commanding 36-15 advantage in shots on goal.
However, it was the hosts who stubbornly forced the game beyond 60 minutes when Alex Bump found the net with just over 14 minutes remaining.
Bump capitalised on a setup from Travis Konecny from behind the net, firing past Frederik Andersen to make it 2-2.
That equaliser came shortly after Logan Stankoven had put the away side ahead.
Stankoven finished a precise cross-ice pass from Taylor Hall for his seventh goal of the postseason.
Overturned goal and overtime drama
Earlier in the encounter, Blake had pulled his team level in the second period following a fortunate bounce off Philadelphia defenceman Jamie Drysdale.
The undefeated Eastern Conference contenders thought they had taken the lead moments later through Mark Jankowski.
However, Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet successfully challenged the play for goaltender interference against William Carrier to keep the score level.
Philadelphia almost snatched the lead late in the middle frame, but Christian Dvorak’s close-range effort struck the post.
Ultimately, the relentless pressure from the visitors proved too much, with Blake netting his second of the night just five minutes into the extra period to seal the series.
The Phoenix Mercury avenged their WNBA Finals defeat by thrashing the Las Vegas Aces 99-66 on Saturday, spoiling the defending champions’ ring ceremony at T-Mobile Arena.
The 33-point victory represents the largest opening-day winning margin in the Arizona franchise’s history, dating back to their inception in 1997.
It also marks the heaviest season-opening defeat ever suffered by a defending WNBA champion.
A bittersweet afternoon for the champions
The hosts were presented with their 2025 WNBA championship rings before tip-off, celebrating the sweep they inflicted on Phoenix last season.
However, the celebratory mood quickly faded as the visitors dominated proceedings on the court.
“I hate ceremonies like this. Obviously, you want to enjoy it, but there’s a whole business side of the issue to take care of.” – A’ja Wilson
Aces star A’ja Wilson, who led her team with 19 points, admitted it was difficult to separate the emotions on the day.
The four-time Most Valuable Player acknowledged that their opponents carried extra motivation following a painful offseason of reflection.
Nogic shines on historic debut
While returning stars Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack anchored the visitors with 20 points and 15 rebounds respectively, a highly anticipated debutant stole the spotlight.
Serbian guard Jovana Nogic, playing her first WNBA game at the age of 28, poured in 19 points for the Mercury.
Her arrival highlights the impact of the league’s new collective bargaining agreement, which offers higher salaries to attract elite international talent.
“This is a player who hasn’t come over because maybe it wasn’t worth it, money-wise. The bump in salary, hopefully, is a reason for some of these European players to start coming over.” – Nate Tibbetts
Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts praised the international rookie’s immediate impact on the court.
Nogic expressed her gratitude for her team-mates, stating they helped alleviate the pressure of her American debut.
Looking ahead
Thomas, who narrowly missed out on a triple-double by adding nine assists to her 20-point tally, emphasised the importance of starting the new campaign strongly.
“You don’t forget what happened last season. But at the same time, it’s the beginning of a new season. For us, it was about setting the tone.” – Alyssa Thomas
For the defending champions, attention now turns to finding their rhythm before they raise their third championship banner at Michelob Ultra Arena on 23 May.
Steve Kerr has agreed a new two-year contract to remain as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, extending his tenure into a 13th season.
The agreement ensures the 58-year-old will remain the highest-paid coach in the NBA, having earned $17.5m (£13.7m) during the previous campaign.
Representatives from Priority Sports confirmed the extension on Saturday following three weeks of intensive deliberation.
The deal concludes multiple recent meetings between the head coach and Golden State’s management duo of owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy.
Navigating a turbulent campaign
This crucial contract extension secures established leadership for the closing stages of the Stephen Curry era in San Francisco.
However, an agreement was not a foregone conclusion following a highly challenging domestic campaign.
An injury-ravaged Golden State roster limped to a 37-45 record, finishing as the 10th seed in the competitive Western Conference.
Their turbulent season concluded with a disappointing play-in tournament elimination at the hands of the Phoenix Suns.
‘Time for new blood’ averted
The long-serving tactician had previously hinted at a potential departure in October by opting to let the final year of his previous contract play out.
“I still love coaching, but I get it. These jobs all have an expiration date. There is a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas.”
Steve Kerr following the Warriors’ play-in elimination
Despite the franchise hierarchy conducting preliminary research into potential successors, key figures across the organisation never truly desired a managerial change.
Curry provides crucial backing
Curry, who blossomed into a global superstar under the current regime, made his feelings emphatically clear following their early post-season exit.
“I want Coach to be happy. I want him to be excited about the job. I want him to believe he’s the right guy for the job. He knows how I feel about him. That shouldn’t even need to be said.”
Stephen Curry on his head coach
The coaching stalwart was originally hired in May 2014 in what was initially viewed as a controversial decision to replace his popular predecessor Mark Jackson.
That bold structural change altered the team’s offensive philosophy and immediately sparked a historic dynasty that has defined modern basketball.
Hearts have suffered a major blow to their title aspirations following a contentious draw at Motherwell that saw two key players sustain season-ending injuries.
The Tynecastle side dropped vital points at Fir Park after fighting back from an early goal down.
Their historically brilliant campaign will now go down to the wire with only two fixtures remaining.
Penalty controversy deepens drama
The decisive moment arrived in the 68th minute when Alexandros Kyziridis clashed with Motherwell’s Tawanda Maswanhise inside the penalty area.
Referee Steven McLean initially waved away the spot-kick appeals, prompting intervention from video assistant referee Greg Aitken.
Despite being instructed to review the pitchside monitor, the on-field official controversially chose to stand by his original decision.
“He was impeded. It’s such a poor decision,” said Hearts manager Derek McInnes.
“The main talking point. I don’t understand why that’s not a penalty.”
The opposition dugout understandably held a distinctly different view of the dramatic incident.
“Not enough in it. Some sort of contact, but minimal,” argued Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou.
“Kyziridis makes it look like there’s more contact than there is.”
Injury crisis strikes at worst possible time
The physical toll of the encounter proved equally damaging for the visitors.
Midfielder Marc Leonard and defensive lynchpin Craig Halkett were both forced off during the frantic contest.
Medical assessments have confirmed that neither player will feature in the final two matches of the season.
The Edinburgh club must now rely on Cammy Devlin to fill the void, despite the midfielder having only just returned from his own injury layoff.
Title destiny remains uncertain
The travelling support remained unceasingly vocal at the full-time whistle, desperately trying to rally their depleted squad.
This hard-fought point could yet prove crucial, especially with title rivals Celtic scheduled to visit Fir Park on Wednesday evening.
Recent weeks have showcased incredible resilience from the maroon-clad outfit, having previously engineered comeback victories against Rangers and Hibernian.
Whether this latest fightback represents a valuable point or a devastating slip-up will only become clear as the title race reaches its thrilling climax.
Caitlin Clark scored 20 points on her highly anticipated return to WNBA action on Saturday as the Indiana Fever suffered a narrow 107-104 defeat by the Dallas Wings.
The 2024 Rookie of the Year was making her first regular-season appearance since July after an injury-hit campaign last season limited her to just 13 games.
Despite battling noticeable rust and struggling from beyond the arc with a two-for-nine shooting ratio, the first overall draft pick also registered seven assists and five rebounds.
“Started off a little slow, I think just the anxiety of the first game, trying to work through that,” Clark said.
Lingering back issue requires in-game adjustments
The record-breaking guard caused some concern for the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd when she left the bench area twice during the contest to receive medical attention.
She later clarified that she needed her back manually adjusted, reassuring fans that the quick visits to the locker room were purely preventative.
“It gets out of line pretty quickly, so just getting my back put back in place a little bit, but other than that I feel great,” she explained.
Indiana head coach Stephanie White dismissed any long-term fears regarding her star player’s fitness, attributing the mid-game maintenance to standard professional physical care.
Fever stars shine despite opening weekend defeat
The mid-western franchise ultimately fell short in their opening fixture, despite dominant individual performances from their established veteran core.
Three-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell delivered a spectacular scoring masterclass, finishing with a game-high 30 points on the night.
Fellow All-Star Aliyah Boston proved equally formidable in the paint, contributing a highly efficient 23 points to keep the hosts within striking distance.
Mitchell had a golden opportunity to force overtime as the final buzzer sounded, but her dramatic 32-foot attempt fell agonisingly short of the rim.