Chris Hoy

Commonwealth Games 2014 begins by celebrating Scottish heritage

The games was officially opened by the Queen after Scottish cycling great Chris Foy handed over the baton which has traveled throughout the Commonwealth since starting a relay at Buckingham Palace last year.

Bolt, Farah headline cast at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

World-record holders, decorated Olympians and novice participants make up the 6,500 athletes representing 70 Commonwealth nations who share the aim of claiming prizes in 261 medal events in 17 sports.

Britain's most successful Olympian Chris Hoy retires

Britain's most successful Olympian won two golds at the 2012 London Games to add to three from Beijing four years earlier and his first in Athens in 2004.