Bob Bradley insisted he can turn around Swansea City’s fortunes despite the 5-0 thrashing at Tottenham that sent them back to the bottom of the Premier League. The defeat led to calls for chairman Huw Jenkins to quit with the Swans facing a grim battle for their top flight survival.

Mark Louis, a 6ft 4ins Canadian defenceman, is back patrolling the blue-line for Cardiff Devils and that’s a major boost for the Elite League leaders. The man from Ponoka, Alberta returned from injury for the 3-1 win against Nottingham Panthers and has resumed his partnership with Gleason Fournier on D.

Former West Ham and Ipswich midfielder Gavin Williams is playing a crucial role in Merthyr Town’s bid for promotion from Southern League football. Player-manager Williams, aged 36, has led the Martyrs into a challenging position and they make the long trip to struggling Cambridge City this Saturday (3pm).

Nicky Robinson’s comeback at the Cardiff Blues has been put into sharper focus after they revealed Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out for six weeks. Wales fly-half Anscombe is to have surgery on a groin injury, meaning Robinson will come straight onto the bench for Saturday’s home Guinness Pro12 match against Ulster.

Welsh 100m sprinter Mica Moore has been selected as part of the four-strong GB Bobsleigh Women’s World Cup squad – just months after switching sports. She teams up with Mica McNeill after the duo and reserve brakewoman Anya Kay won four successive medals on the second-tier North American Cup circuit in recent weeks.

Brighton pair Shane Duffy and Paul Trollope can both expect a hot Bluebirds welcome to Cardiff City Stadium this Saturday (3pm). Central defender Duffy returns to the scene of a devastating personal experience against City earlier this season when he scored two own goals before suffering the final indignity of being sent off

Glamorgan chief executive Hugh Morris has paid tribute to former captain Barry Lloyd who has died at the age of 63. Lloyd played for the Welsh county between 1972 and 1984, making 147 first class and 95 limited overs appearances.

Bob Bradley has insisted he was not worried by talk he was heading for the sack before gaining his priceless first win as Swansea City manager. The American – who has confirmed former boss Brian Flynn will play an active role in current recruitment, having rejoined the club as a scout – claims he was unconcerned about his own prospects before the astonishing 5-4 victory over Crystal Palace last week.

The date for the 2017 Wales Rally GB – 26-29 October – has been officially ratified by the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Vienna. As in 2016 Britain will host the penultimate fixture of a 13-round FIA World Rally Championship, opening in Monte Carlo in January and culminating in Australia during November.

One of Wales’ most popular running events is returning for 2017 – bigger and better than ever! The new Cardiff Bay Run, previously known as the Cardiff Bay 5 Mile will take place on Sunday 2nd April 2017 with a stunning new 10k course around Cardiff’s historic Bay.

Ben Woodburn can cope with the hype surrounding his Liverpool breakththrough – according to clubmate Divock Origi. Welsh youngster Woodburn became the club’s youngest scorer at the age of 17 years and 45 days, beating Michael Owen’s record by 98 days, with a goal in the EFL Cup quarter-final win over Leeds on Tuesday.

James Hook has been signed to fill the gaps at the Ospreys and will be a busy man next season, according to coach Steve Tandy. The 31-year-old former Wales fly-half will return to his old region from Gloucester this summer, six years after he left the Liberty Stadium.

Cardiff Devils 3, Nottingham Panthers Cardiff Devils are setting a sizzling pace at the top of Elite League. They earned a fifth successive victory, beating Nottingham Panthers, and stand 13 points ahead of second-placed Sheffield Steelers.

A North Wales sailor was one of the dedicated volunteers from across the UK who had their endeavours recognised by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, at the annual RYA Volunteer Awards.

The late great Ray Gravell used to love saying west is best-and by and large he was right. But something is starting to stir in the east and, whisper it gently, the green shoots of recovery are starting to appear.

Cardiff Devils celebrate their 30th birthday on Wednesday, November 30 when Nottingham Panthers visit their Ice Arena Wales home rink (7.30pm). While coach Andrew Lord and his Devils players, 11 points clear at the top of Elite League, focus on this crucial match their fans will enjoy what is a big event for ice hockey in Wales.

Former Wales outside-half Nicky Robinson has revealed he felt he was unable to turn down an SOS from the Cardiff Blues. Robinson has come out of retirement after being approached by his home town club due to an injury crisis.

More than 3,000 fans roared Cardiff Devils to victory against rivals Sheffield Steelers at Ice Arena Wales on Sunday. On a dramatic night in Cardiff Bay, Andrew Lord, Guillaume Doucet and Gleason Fournier, with the winner, scored for Devils.

Wales have ended their autumn series with a 75% win ratio, but a much higher proportion of ranting among the headlines. Geraint Powell of The Viet Gwent blog examines whether Rob Howley is the right target for the hysteria or whether some are missing the point. In fact, missing 10 points. This is the hysterical era of the 24 hour news channels and of social media, and of the traditional media struggling to develop a digital era business model. Cool heads and measured analysis are in very limited supply.

Gareth Davies has admitted Wales need to go up two levels if they are to live with England and Ireland in the Six Nations. The Scarlets scrum-half insists Wales can be pleased with their victory over South Africa, but unsatisfied that performances have been below the levels set by their home union rivals.