Even though horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world, it is not evenly distributed in terms of popularity in every country. In Europe, the United Kingdom is considered the horse racing capital, in fact, this is where the sport was born.

The countries of Portugal and Brazil have long been linked by language and culture. They also have a common love of football which is the most popular sport in both countries.

The World Shore Angling Championships took place in La Tremblade, France last week, with the Portuguese Under 16's and Under 21's youth teams making a valiant effort, resulting in a Silver trophy for the Under 21's team.

The World Championships Shore Angling for under 16's and under 21's has started today, with Lourenço Martins from Burgau representing Portugal in the under 16's category.

Let’s be honest, no-one saw it coming. But for amateur jockey, Sam Waley-Cohen, what better way to end a career than with a win in the National Hunt’s biggest race – the Grand National.

The Grand National is right around the corner as horse racing fans gear up for an exciting conclusion to the jumps season. The four-mile race, contested at Aintree racecourse, is a massive date on the sporing calendar, with millions tuning in all around the country to watch one of the most competitive races of the year.

With the dust settled on the 2022 renewal of the Cheltenham Festival, attention is quickly turning to Aintree for the prestigious Grand National Festival. And with the race for the British trainers’ championship blown wide open by the events at Prestbury Park, there is still a lot to play for at the iconic Merseyside racecourse over the course of the three days.

Young golfers from Vilamoura Golf School were granted a rare and privileged opportunity to learn from one of the world’s greatest golfers with a disability.