The Mercury has spared no money in dispatching Josh to Glasgow.

And we mean literally no money, he is on his holidays and staying with his younger brother Dan and on whatever couch he can find in Scotland.

But our intrepid reporter has already sent his first dispatch through (page 20) and will be keeping us up to date on twitter and through regular columns.

You can follow Josh on Twitter at @JoshuaCallinan

ESPN’s Michael Collins got a handful of tour pros to do their best impersonation of legendary Open championship announcer Ivor Robson.

Robson has introduced golfers to the tee in his own inimitable way for more than three decades. 

Adam Scott shows that he could have a career in TV after golf by nailing Robson's accent

If you have been on the dark-side of the moon you may have missed the news that NBA superstar LeBron James has left the Miami Heat and rejoined the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James' salary could solve the debt problems of several southern European nations. But is he worth it?

Check out his top 10 plays during his first stint with Cavaliers and you'll probably agree with us the answer is – Yes.

While Josh is away, sports sub-editor Michael Hartshorn gets to play and the Liverpool and Boston Red Sox fan couldn't resist republishing this image combining two of his favourite things.

You can check out a full gallery  at http://www.lfctour.com/photos/reds-train-at-fenway-park