Luke de Costa

Nov 11, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Luke de Costa

When Ashleigh Wykes began her journey into the world of martial arts she was a self-proclaimed "average Joe" who could "barely touch her toes". But a decade later she is an international medal winner, and later this month will compete at her second World Championship of 2023. "At the beginning I remember being in a lot of pain trying to improve my flexibility," Wykes told BBC Sport.

Nov 3, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Luke de Costa |Lewis Coombes

Nestled between a convenience store and a fishmongers on a busy high street, blink and you could easily miss the Inner City Boxing gym. A black and gold sign over its front door stands in contrast to the old, run-down building on which it is mounted. Inside, a narrow, dark wooden staircase takes you up into a small room where a boxing ring sits centre stage, surrounded by punchbags hanging from a metal rig. The sound of punches burying into pads brings the place to life.

Oct 25, 2023 | bbc.com | Luke de Costa

Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's (pink shirt) header from a corner deflected off a Preston player and went in to equalise with seconds leftSouthampton boss Russell Martin says his side have not been "relentless enough" when leading games. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's header from a corner at the near post deflected off North End's Ched Evans and into the net with just seconds remaining. The draw extended Saints' unbeaten run to five games and moved them up to fifth in the Championship table.

Oct 17, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Luke de Costa |Lewis Coombes

By Luke de Costa & Lewis CoombesBBC SportLast updated on .From the section GymnasticsThree athletes from the same gymnastics club have their sights set on World Championship trampoline glory. Olympic medallist Bryony Page, two-time British champion Izzy Songhurst and World and Euro medallist Kirsty Way have been selected for GB at the World Trampoline Championships in Birmingham. The friends will compete alongside and against each other for medals and Olympic qualification.

Sep 18, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Luke de Costa

By Luke de CostaBBC SportLast updated on .From the section ReadingReading boss Ruben Selles says he understands supporters' disappointment after tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch during their League One match against Bolton on Saturday. The protest was organised by the pressure group 'Sell Before We Dai' have who have demanded owner Dai Yongge sell the club. "I think they made their point," Selles told BBC Radio Berkshire.