basically, the commonwealth games federation is struggling to attract a host after victoria pulled outer you some kind of streamlined commonwealth games if no one else is interested. but that look like? we think between ten 13 course sports, new athletes' village, it's believed hotels in the city would be used, and no significant impact on the public purse. £100 million coming from the commonwealth games federation in the first place. it will all be decided at the end of may, but glasgow is discussing the possibility to be involved in a feasibility study. plenty more on this story on the season because my programme. we will be talking to one man who competed successfully in glasgow 2014 to get his thoughts. we will be speaking to the people of glasgow to see if they would welcome back glasgow 2026. golf and bryson de chambeau leads the way on seven—under par as the second round of the masters is just getting under way. there are still some first rounds to complete though after wet and windy weather delayed the start in augusta yesterday. one man with his feet up for now is danny willet

commonwealth games. the games were last held there in 2014. glasgow could be a back—up after the australian state of victoria withdrew as hosts last july because of rising costs. the commonwealth games federationproposals". more from the newsroom. could glasgow save the troubled 2026 commonwealth games? victorio stood down their bid and that means two years out from the event, it still does not have a host. commonwealth games scotland and have provided what it says is an innovative concept that may prove to be a solution. let's take a look at that concept now. in this plan, they would be a reduced budget of between 130- £150 would be a reduced budget of between 130— £150 million. there would also be a reduced pool of sporting programmes of between 10—13 sports. that's down from 20 in birmingham two years ago. it would also see the use of existing sporting venues and accommodations utilised, meaning that no more facilities would need to be built. the chair of commonwealth games scotland said that... he added... earlier this week, the commonwealth games federation said it was considering multiple proposals with a decision expected by the end of may. to madagascar, where the next generation of ec

has made the offer to potentially be the fallback option if no other host was found, the commonwealth games federationthat with an announcement next month, glasgow hosted in 2014. there accommodations and structures in place, but it would be a very different looking commonwealth games to what we were this accustomed to. birmingham in 2022, 20 sports were there, there should be ten — 13 if glasgow steps and at this late hour, and the money is very important so glasgow, having spent money on the commonwealth games in 2014. they will get £100 million from the commonwealth games federation, which is guaranteed to any host taking responsibility for 2026, but they will not ask for much more. so there is a real crucial moment in what is a story event, certainly for those 50 plus nations of the commonwealth, but one of them has not yet stepped into the void created initially by victoria in australia who decided they don't want to do any more. that australia who decided they don't want to do any more.— want to do any more. that was because of— want to do any more. that was because of the _ want to do any more.

and they say the majority of the bill would be picked up by the commonwealth games federation. government and others is we want to use a concept using the money they have. they have put on the table £100 million, directly into the host economy, though hotels, full restaurants, £100 million to put the games on. we believe we would enhance that with private money. what about the legacy? the regeneration of parts of the east end were the legacy last time. but without big legacy plans this time around, while glaswegians buy in? obviously the funding, depending on where it comes from, that is always going to be a concern for a lot of people, given the state of the economy at the moment. all the different countries coming together, i think. that is what glasgow kind of is anyway. _ these things cost a lot of money. right now the government keep telling us that there is cutbacks and things happening. depending on how much it would cost, i would be all for it. ross murdoch is going to take the gold for scotland! from a sporting point of view, those who shone in this city ten years ago h

but the commonwealth games federation said it was "excited "by the early concepts, which aim to resete games". on to nba and the los angeles lakers had to do without superstars lebronjames and antony davis as they were beaten by minnesota. james was out before the start with flu—like symptoms, while davis was forced off in the first quarter after being hit in the face while making a tip in basket. it exacerbated an eye injury from a game last month and with davis off, the timberwolves pushed into the lead, anthony edwards adding 26 points in their 127—117 victory. what he heard in terms of him getting hit in the eye, the injury was the same, but that is it. no updates right now. and that's all the sport. her talent was indisputable. now, the life and music of amy winehouse is the subject of a new film, back to black. it follows her journey to becoming a star — as well as her later struggles with addiction. before this evening's premiere, our culture correspondent, charlotte gallagher, sat down with the film's director and its star. # tried to make me go to rehab, isaid no, no, no.# am

but the commonwealth games federation said it was "excited "by the early concepts." the masters — starts on thursday. it's the first time this year that all the world's best golfers will compete together — because of course, many of them now play on the liv tour — including the reigning masters champion —john rahm who made the move in december. rahm is looking forward to defending his augusta title and although he understands his defection made a huge impact, the spaniard believes there is hope the two sides can come to an agreement. the landscape of golf looks different this year than it did last year. in my transition and expected an amount of people not to be happy with it. but it hasn't been nearly as much. now his excellency and the pga tour board have had a meeting. there is discussions that have not been there in the past. if anything we are closer to some type of unification than ever. a british—ghanaian muslim woman quit herjob as a neonatal nurse in 2021 to pursue her passion for rugby. zainab alima has been sharing her story with our reporter srosh khan ab

commonwealth games. last week, singaporejoined malaysia in ruling out a bid, after the australian state of victoria withdrew as host in july because of rising costs. speaking earlier this week katie sadleir, the commonwealth games federation our board's mind is the impact for athletes. you know, they are going into the olympics, they need to know post the olympics where the commonwealth games is. it is a special part of their next olympics qualification and their other regional qualifications, so the sooner we make that decision the better. and stretching it out beyond may i think is very problematic for the international federations. so that is our aim. glasgow is up for this, andrew, if nobody else is. it's a bizarre situation with just two years ago, what do you make of all this? it’s a what do you make of all this? it's a shame because _ what do you make of all this? it's a shame because of _ what do you make of all this? it's a shame because of the _ what do you make of all this? it's a shame because of the uncertainty that would be facing the athletes involved — that would be facing the athletes involved in the huge number of spores— involved in the huge number of spores that take part in the commonwealth games. pas

the commonwealth games federation said it was "excited by the early concepts, which aim to reset and he cloud cover. in the uk, west is best. this evening it would be cloudy and wet. your best chance is the outer hebrides, possibly parts of northern ireland. do not look directly at it this week will stand settled. often wet and windy. cooler than at the weekend until we get to the latter part of the week when it warms up once again. if you are stepping out not particularly cold. a new peak, it is 11 degrees. a wee bit cooler in belfast had only five. this is what is left of storm kathleen which brought all the wet and windy weather this weekend. you probably saw their next area of low pressure coming in from the south—west introducing thicker cloud and also when. as we start the day in the south—east, hazy sunshine with showers later. there is rain continuing to push on across south—west england, wales, getting into north—west england and ireland during the day, preceded by showery rain. the brightest conditions in the north of scotland when sunshine and winds will ease. the breeze wi

city to stage a scaled—down games, with fewer sports and all the costs covered by the commonwealth games federationliver person, i would look like the artful dodger from oliver twist, person, i would look like the artful dodgerfrom oliver twist, butjanice dodger from oliver twist, but janice and dodgerfrom oliver twist, butjanice and charlotte look fantastic. apparently the theme is a celebration, which the flowers on top of your head, it certainly is that. pansies, and this is my favourite. to bee or not to bee. i want to be a peacock with the finest feathers! that's it, the flat cap. the big question for all the hat wearers and waistcoats today is whether you need to tether them down, literally pin them to your head because of the wind and we can answer that because... sierra! wearing your own fine, splendid hat. i have gone for subtlety. it will be a blustery day at aintree but it should be largely dry, it has been a fine start to the day and, like yesterday, some very mild air at the moment. across the uk today we are in for another warm day for the time of year and, yes, it will be breezy. a y