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Athletes will be able to train, recover and connect at the ATHX Hybrid Hotel during the 2026 World Finals in Lisbon

Ad Feature ATHX Games and adidas open their first Hybrid Hotel

Tony Lynch makes a familiar appearance on the podium

Productive weekend on the track for Wigan's Tony Lynch

Ad Feature Carlos Sainz launches fashion collection with 'Chili' nickname nod

A selection of beginner-friendly golf equipment and accessories available from American Golf, including clubs, shoes, a glove and on-course essentials.

American Golf boosts beginner golf sale

Thank You from POTP & OSJ

Delight at success of latest Party on the Pitch

FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 wall chart includes all 48 teams and space for predictions

The official World Cup 2026 wall chart is already on sale at Amazon

Lucie Sams (centre) celebrates Wigan Warriors Women's Challenge Cup final victory at Wembley

From netball and union to league: Sams tells her unique sporting story

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

More than half have added watching a game in the US on their bucket list

Half of sports fans now want to watch a game across the pond in person

Joe Peel victorious again

Boxer takes big step closer to national glory

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

I tried out the new NANK Runner Diver2 Pro Bone Conduction Headphones as this is what I thought.

I tried out the new NANK Runner Diver2 Pro Bone Conduction Headphones

Preparing healthy food

Nutrition expert recommends foods that combat seasonal blues

RETRO 1973 - Spotlight on St Mark's Church Newtown, Boys Brigade.

RETRO GALLERY: Selection of sports

World, Olympic and European decathlon champion Daley Thompson in the outside lane in a relay race representing his club Essex Beagles at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday 5th of July 1986.

RETRO SPORTS: 20 Wigan Harriers and athletics photographs of yesteryear
Looking back into our archives of Wigan Harriers in action and general athletics in the borough.
Michelle Adamson

A group of pensioners from Ince on board a coach for a day trip with younger volunteers in 1974.

RETRO GALLERY: Sports days and trips away

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