Several familiar TT names are bound for the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, Curraghs Wildlife Park has said goodbye to a much-loved resident, and there has been plenty happening in local shooting and hockey.
Manx Radio Sport reports that Hickman is among a group of TT regulars entered for the 2026 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, the street race held on the other side of the world.
Not every island favourite will be making the trip. According to the same report, Davey Todd has been ruled out because of the event’s rules on entry.
At Curraghs Wildlife Park, staff are mourning Zeus, the park’s much-loved tapir.
In comments reported by Gef, the park said: “Our teams worked hard to give him the care and treatment he needed, and we are all saddened by his loss.”
On the clay-shooting range, the final round of the Intact Insurance DTL league ended with the honours divided. Manx Radio Sport reports that Parr and Riley shared the spoils.
In hockey, Harlequins A responded in style with a big win, according to Isle of Man Today. The paper said the day’s fixtures produced good teamwork, some impressive defending and plenty of goalmouth incident.
Whether you are following the racing from afar, sparing a thought for Zeus or warming up after a spell on the touchline, there has been no shortage of news from around the island.
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