Heptathlete Johnson-Thompson takes shock long jump silver at world indoors

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

LAURA WILLIAMSON IN SOPOT, POLAND: Katarina Johnson-Thompson scooped a world indoor silver medal in the long jump - even though it is not even her favourite event.

Love match! Badminton's happiest couple Chris and Gabby Adcock reveal their golden dreams

Gabby and Chris Adcock

For most husbands the thought of spending every working hour with their wife and being forced to wear pink in the process is the stuff of nightmares. But Chris Adcock and his wife Gabby – England’s premier badminton duo – are no ordinary couple.

GB wheelchair curlers back on track with second successive win

Jim Gault of Great Britain competes in the wheelchair curling win against Sweden

Great Britain's wheelchair curlers fired out a warning to their Winter Paralympic rivals as a five-stone end crowned a second successive win in Sochi.

Sprinter Kilty secures stunning first gold for Britain at the World Indoor Championships

Flying the flag: Richard Kilty of Great Britain celebrates winning the gold medal in the 60m

Britain's Richard Kilty claimed a stunning victory in the 60 metres at the World Indoor Championships.

What a start! Etherington kicks GB's Winter Paralympics off with silver

Jade Etherington

Visually-impaired skier Jade Etherington got Great Britain's Winter Paralympics off to a flying start with silver in the women's downhill, the opening event in Sochi.

Pistorius told security guard everything was 'fine' after shooting girlfriend Steenkamp

Too much to bear: A weeping Oscar Pistorius covers his ears while hearing evidence from a doctor of the harrowing moment he tried to save Reeva Steenkamp after the athlete shot her

Oscar Pistorius told a concerned security guard on the phone that everything was 'fine' after neighbours reported gunshots coming from his house.

'Bring on Bolt!'... Kilty wants to take on the best after delivering big statement in Sopot as Teeside Tornado brings title home

Next up: Kilty roared to victory in Sopot, and his next challenge could be the world's greatest

Richard Kilty, the 'Teesside Tornado', roared 'bring on Usain Bolt' after winning the world indoor 60 metres title in Sopot, Poland.

POWER CUT! Factory worker Kirk dumps 16-time World Champion Taylor OUT of UK Open

Captain Kirk: The 22-year-old now has his sights set on Peter Wright in the next round

Phil Taylor's disastrous season took another turn for the worse on Friday night when the 16-time World Champion was sensationally knocked out of the UK Open by little known newcomer Adrian Kirk.

Philip: I'd choose Halle to play me in a film about my life... she's quite pretty

Asha Philip says she would have Halle Berry playing her in a film about her life

IT'S TOP SECRET: British 60m champion Asha Philip talks about who would play her in a film, her sporting heroes and the best advice she ever received.

Master O'Sullivan wows Welsh Open crowd with stunning 147 to be crowned champion

Champion: Ronnie O'Sullivan with the Welsh Open trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final

Ronnie O'Sullivan made a record 12th competitive 147 break to complete a 9-3 win over Ding Junhui in the Welsh Open final.

JOANNA ROWSELL: I'll never forget winning my first individual title

Victorious: Joanna Rowsell celebrates winning women's individual pursuit gold at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Cali, Colombia

Last weekend was the Track Cycling World Championships in Colombia and coming away with two Gold medals made it a very special one for me.

Hall of Fame... Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Heptathlon's original Golden Girl who became the First Lady of track and field

Track and field legend: Jackie Joyner-Kersee won six Olympic medals in heptathlon and long jump combined

LAURA WILLIAMSON: If sporting greatness is measured by the ability to come back and achieve again, Jackie Joyner-Kersee must be considered one of the greats - male or female, in track and field and beyond.

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What a start! Etherington kicks GB's Winter Paralympics off with downhill silver... and is unharmed after crash at the finish

Jade Etherington

Visually-impaired skier Jade Etherington got Great Britain's Winter Paralympics off to a flying start with silver in the women's downhill, the opening event in Sochi.

We're on the road to Rio! Meet the seven young British athletes who Sportsmail will follow all the way to the Olympics in 2016

Road to Rio

They are seven brilliant young athletes with the same mouth-watering ambition — winning gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. And for the next three-and-a-half years, Sportsmail has teamed up with the National Lottery to follow their journey to Brazil. After the success of Tom Daley, Louis Smith and Co in the Magnificent Seven series ahead of London 2012, these seven athletes are aiming to follow in their footsteps.

MAX WHITLOCK: I've had a nice break... but with three majors coming up that won't last

Quiet: British gymnast Max Whitlock has enjoyed a break... but is back training hard now

It's been a fairly quiet few months for me. Last year after the World Championships in October my plan was to have a break from competition and use the time before Christmas to get some good rest in and practice some new skills.

Whitlock still enjoying London glories but is aiming for even more in Rio

Gymnast Max Whitlock

We are in a warehouse in south London and gymnast Max Whitlock is covered in black body paint. Only his gym shorts, brown eyes, immaculate white teeth and sculpted muscles stand out as he leaps around.

Chris Mears: I'm training hard for the Games... but you only turn 21 once!

Up for it: Chris Mears has been training hard for the Commonwealth Games

Two pool sessions a day, weights and land training means that I know exactly how many calories I need to eat to keep on top of my game.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Jess is an inspiration... I want Olympic gold

Katarina Johnson-Thompson of Great Britain competes in the Women's Long Jump

It's been a hectic few days but I'm now settled in at the Team GB holding camp in Barcelona. It's good to be out here and training.

Sprint star Gemili vows to get back on track after surgery leads to slow year

Aiming for the top: Adam Gemili ran the second fastest British 200m time in history at the World Championships in Moscow in August

Adam Gemili admits he has been forced to learn patience after surgery threatened to put the brakes on the blistering start he has enjoyed to his career.

He's conquered Kilimanjaro and the South Pole, but Murray's new challenge is to prepare Scotland's athletes for the Commonwealth Games

Man of the moment: Dr Andrew Murray poses in front of the Houses of Parliament

His journeys have become Odyssean in nature and obstinate in purpose, but Doctor Andrew Murray's next challenge is to lead Scotland's athletes in Glasgow.

Great Scots! Benson backs host swimmers to challenge England and Australia at Glasgow 2014

Craig Benson

Scottish swimmer Craig Benson talks about the host nation's chances in the pool where he hopes the likes of Craig McNally and Dan Wallace can challenge the English and Australia.

Everything you need to know about tickets for the Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 1014 Commonwealth Games

From today, one million tickets go on sale for the Commonwealth Games and here's how to get your hands on them.

Heart of the action... the lowdown on the top venues for Glasgow 2014

Imagination: An artists impression of The Hydro (centre), which is due for completion in September

There will be 15 venues used for competitions during the Commonwealth Games, ranging from the Hydro Arena to the picturesque Strathclyde Country Park.

Why you can't let the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games pass you by

David Grevemberg

From today, one million tickets go on sale for the Commonwealth Games and the priority is to make the experience affordable and simple.

Sportsmail introduces our six to watch out for at Glasgow 2014

Golden girl: Eilish McColgan didn't ever think she's make the top level of athletics

Introducing Sportsmail's fantastic new columnists, who will take you on their own personal journey - all the way to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.