4 days ago
Long-running speculation over the future of Hain Celestial's business in Europe has finally come to a head with the disposal to a private-equity investor.
Nasdaq-listed Hain Celestial said in a statement today (14 September) it has agreed the sale of its "international" operations to Aurelius for $323m in cash.
The divestment follows a review of Hain Celestial's portfolio instigated by president and CEO Alison Lewis last year, which already resulted in the sale of its North American snacks business in 2026 to Canada's Snackruptors for $115m in cash.
That disposal included the brands Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips and Garden of Eatin'.
Ella's Kitchen baby and kids foods, the Joya and Natumi plant-based beverage lines and Hartley's jelly are joining Aurelius.
#hain #garden #sale #long
Nasdaq-listed Hain Celestial said in a statement today (14 September) it has agreed the sale of its "international" operations to Aurelius for $323m in cash.
The divestment follows a review of Hain Celestial's portfolio instigated by president and CEO Alison Lewis last year, which already resulted in the sale of its North American snacks business in 2026 to Canada's Snackruptors for $115m in cash.
That disposal included the brands Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips and Garden of Eatin'.
Ella's Kitchen baby and kids foods, the Joya and Natumi plant-based beverage lines and Hartley's jelly are joining Aurelius.
#hain #garden #sale #long
7 days ago
BOSTON (AP) — On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, Boston College hosted Rutgers in its annual Red Bandanna Game on Friday night.
It had special meaning for both schools.
The Eagles honor the memory of former lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died rescuing more than a dozen people in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The BC grad was known for carrying a red bandanna.
"It's so uplifting," said Alison Crowther, the mother of Welles, on the field an hour before the game. "The love that our whole family feels here at Boston College."
She spoke on the sideline with Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" playing in the background as fans were making their way into Alumni Stadium holding red bandanna giveaways.
#college #welles #game #september
It had special meaning for both schools.
The Eagles honor the memory of former lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died rescuing more than a dozen people in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The BC grad was known for carrying a red bandanna.
"It's so uplifting," said Alison Crowther, the mother of Welles, on the field an hour before the game. "The love that our whole family feels here at Boston College."
She spoke on the sideline with Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" playing in the background as fans were making their way into Alumni Stadium holding red bandanna giveaways.
#college #welles #game #september
10 days ago
A new report offers insight into Meghan Markle's position on moving back to the UK with Prince Harry. The news follows the Sussex family's return to Britain after six years living in Montecito, California. Since then, speculation has grown about what led the **** ss to agree to return, considering her previous remarks about the royal family.
According to friends of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was "all-in" on returning to the UK. The pair shared their unexpected announcement last month and relocated only days afterwards.
Their children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet, have reportedly already been enrolled at a school in the UK. Meanwhile, the couple is believed to have settled into a new home in the Cotswolds, though its exact location remains under wraps.
As per Alison Boshoff's latest Daily Mail column, Markle was "100 percent" committed to relocating to the UK. It read, "Harry's friends continue to stoutly insist that 'Megs' is '100 per cent all-in' with the move. Time will tell, as it will be a challenge for her to keep her As Ever Instagram feed full of aspirational Californian sunshine content when she's having a wet Wednesday on the school run."
Elsewhere, a former friend of the "Suits" alum spoke out after the Sussexes' August 26 UK arrival. The source suggested that she was likely overwhelmed by "very mixed emotions."
#return
According to friends of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was "all-in" on returning to the UK. The pair shared their unexpected announcement last month and relocated only days afterwards.
Their children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet, have reportedly already been enrolled at a school in the UK. Meanwhile, the couple is believed to have settled into a new home in the Cotswolds, though its exact location remains under wraps.
As per Alison Boshoff's latest Daily Mail column, Markle was "100 percent" committed to relocating to the UK. It read, "Harry's friends continue to stoutly insist that 'Megs' is '100 per cent all-in' with the move. Time will tell, as it will be a challenge for her to keep her As Ever Instagram feed full of aspirational Californian sunshine content when she's having a wet Wednesday on the school run."
Elsewhere, a former friend of the "Suits" alum spoke out after the Sussexes' August 26 UK arrival. The source suggested that she was likely overwhelmed by "very mixed emotions."
#return
10 days ago
Florida State football news: Mike Norvell's honest ******* sment after SMU loss appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Following two straight disappointing seasons, Florida State football had an opportunity to gain significant momentum by earning an ACC victory over a ranked opponent. One can even say that the program needed this one. The Seminoles were unable to break through, however, and remain mired in uncertainty heading into next Saturday's road matchup versus Alabama. Mike Norvell did not focus only on the negative, but he made sure to acknowledge his team's shortcomings.
"{Norvell} starts by thanking the facilities in getting the power back on," Alison Posey of WCTV Sports reported after Florida State's 27-24 loss to the Mustangs. "He said he thought they ran the ball really well, and they have to make plays in the passing game when the opportunities present themselves."
That is an accurate ******* sment. Ousmane Kromah logged 22 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown, while quarterback Ashton Daniels rushed 16 times for 71 yards and a score. Unfortunately, the Seminoles painfully lacked balance on offense. Daniels, who transferred from Auburn, completed 12-of-23 passes for 125 yards and one TD. He looked especially out of sorts when trying to play hero ball in the final drive of the game.
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#seminoles #daniels #sports #Football
Following two straight disappointing seasons, Florida State football had an opportunity to gain significant momentum by earning an ACC victory over a ranked opponent. One can even say that the program needed this one. The Seminoles were unable to break through, however, and remain mired in uncertainty heading into next Saturday's road matchup versus Alabama. Mike Norvell did not focus only on the negative, but he made sure to acknowledge his team's shortcomings.
"{Norvell} starts by thanking the facilities in getting the power back on," Alison Posey of WCTV Sports reported after Florida State's 27-24 loss to the Mustangs. "He said he thought they ran the ball really well, and they have to make plays in the passing game when the opportunities present themselves."
That is an accurate ******* sment. Ousmane Kromah logged 22 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown, while quarterback Ashton Daniels rushed 16 times for 71 yards and a score. Unfortunately, the Seminoles painfully lacked balance on offense. Daniels, who transferred from Auburn, completed 12-of-23 passes for 125 yards and one TD. He looked especially out of sorts when trying to play hero ball in the final drive of the game.
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#seminoles #daniels #sports #Football
14 days ago
Amy Hunt will continue her busy summer as the only athlete running both the women's 100m and 200m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
The young British sprint star – who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games five weeks ago, claimed a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships shortly after and has since competed in Diamond League events in Zurich and Lausanne as well as a meeting in Brescia – will face two stacked fields at the King Baudouin Stadium, with Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson, World Championship silver medallist Tina Clayton and Commonwealth Games champion Zoe Hobbs headlining the 100m field, and two-time Olympic medallist Julien Alfred the favourite in the 200m.
There are global superstars littered throughout the events as the season-long Diamond League reaches its conclusion, with unbeatable pole vault icon Mondo Duplantis finally having a legitimate rival in the form of Emmanouil Karalis, making for a fascinating Friday night showdown, while Audrey Werro vs the ever-improving Femke Broeders-Bol will be a blockbuster 800m match-up in the penultimate race of the meeting on Saturday evening.
Recent world-record breakers Alison Dos Santos (men's 400m hurdles) and Masai Russell (women's 100m hurdles) will both be in action once more, while the likes of Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m, Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m and Ben Pattison in the men's 800m provide further British interest. In addition to the Diamond Trophy, there is an extra incentive for the winners, with automatic qualification for the lucrative World Athletics Ultimate Championship later this month on the line.
Here's everything you need to know about the event
#diamond #medallist #british #games
The young British sprint star – who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games five weeks ago, claimed a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships shortly after and has since competed in Diamond League events in Zurich and Lausanne as well as a meeting in Brescia – will face two stacked fields at the King Baudouin Stadium, with Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson, World Championship silver medallist Tina Clayton and Commonwealth Games champion Zoe Hobbs headlining the 100m field, and two-time Olympic medallist Julien Alfred the favourite in the 200m.
There are global superstars littered throughout the events as the season-long Diamond League reaches its conclusion, with unbeatable pole vault icon Mondo Duplantis finally having a legitimate rival in the form of Emmanouil Karalis, making for a fascinating Friday night showdown, while Audrey Werro vs the ever-improving Femke Broeders-Bol will be a blockbuster 800m match-up in the penultimate race of the meeting on Saturday evening.
Recent world-record breakers Alison Dos Santos (men's 400m hurdles) and Masai Russell (women's 100m hurdles) will both be in action once more, while the likes of Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m, Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m and Ben Pattison in the men's 800m provide further British interest. In addition to the Diamond Trophy, there is an extra incentive for the winners, with automatic qualification for the lucrative World Athletics Ultimate Championship later this month on the line.
Here's everything you need to know about the event
#diamond #medallist #british #games
15 days ago
Amy Hunt will continue her busy summer as the only athlete running both the women's 100m and 200m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
The young British sprint star – who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games five weeks ago, claimed a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships shortly after and has since competed in Diamond League events in Zurich and Lausanne as well as a meeting in Brescia – will face two stacked fields at the King Baudouin Stadium, with Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson, World Championship silver medallist Tina Clayton and Commonwealth games champion Zoe Hobbs headlining the 100m field, and two-time Olympic medallist Julien Alfred the favourite in the 200m.
There are global superstars littered throughout the events as the season-long Diamond League reaches its conclusion, with unbeatable pole vault icon Mondo Duplantis finally having a legitimate rival in the form of Emmanouil Karalis, making for a fascinating Friday night showdown, while Audrey Werro vs the ever-improving Femke Broeders-Bol will be a blockbuster 800m match-up in the penultimate race of the meeting on Saturday evening.
Recent world-record breakers Alison Dos Santos (men's 400m hurdles) and Masai Russell (women's 100m hurdles) will both be in action once more, while the likes of Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m, Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m and Ben Pattison in the men's 800m provide further British interest.
Here's everything you need to know about the event:
#league #silver #commonwealth
The young British sprint star – who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games five weeks ago, claimed a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships shortly after and has since competed in Diamond League events in Zurich and Lausanne as well as a meeting in Brescia – will face two stacked fields at the King Baudouin Stadium, with Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson, World Championship silver medallist Tina Clayton and Commonwealth games champion Zoe Hobbs headlining the 100m field, and two-time Olympic medallist Julien Alfred the favourite in the 200m.
There are global superstars littered throughout the events as the season-long Diamond League reaches its conclusion, with unbeatable pole vault icon Mondo Duplantis finally having a legitimate rival in the form of Emmanouil Karalis, making for a fascinating Friday night showdown, while Audrey Werro vs the ever-improving Femke Broeders-Bol will be a blockbuster 800m match-up in the penultimate race of the meeting on Saturday evening.
Recent world-record breakers Alison Dos Santos (men's 400m hurdles) and Masai Russell (women's 100m hurdles) will both be in action once more, while the likes of Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m, Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m and Ben Pattison in the men's 800m provide further British interest.
Here's everything you need to know about the event:
#league #silver #commonwealth
16 days ago
Here are five high school games/sporting events to watch out for this week:
This is always one of the top early-season invitationals, including Crestwood, Field, Garfield, Southeast and Streetsboro out of Portage County. The Rockets boys and Red Devils girls are coming off team ****** les at last week's Billy Goat Challenge. Streetsboro had three runners in the top 11 of the boys race: senior Ares Miller (fifth, 18:41.59), sophomore Preston Krzeminski (ninth, 19:11.16) and sophomore Ryan Haber (11th, 19:14.72). Crestwood had two in the top four of the girls race, seniors Piper Seibold (second, 20:47.77) and senior Madie Grace Gonczy (fourth, 21:44.23), while Streetsboro (junior Cara Thomson and senior Kaelyn Malloy) and Field (sophomore Alison Church) also had top-10 finishers.
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Two undefeated teams square off in this epic clash in Kent, their first meeting as Metro Athletic Conference rivals. Both recently recorded signature nonleague wins, with Roosevelt topping Lake (Federal League) and Field topping Copley (Suburban League). The Rough Riders have scored a whopping 22 goals through three games (including eight from senior Audrey Haines) while the Falcons have yielded just three in their first five games.
It's too bad Portage County soccer fans can't be two places at once because both Falcons-Rough Riders games are must-watch. Indeed, while the girls teams haven't squared off in a while, the Field and Roosevelt boys have played each of the last three seasons with all three games decided by a single goal, including the Falcons prevailing 4-3 in Kent a year ago. Field carries an undefeated record into this year's clash while both teams are trying to stay atop the MAC standings with matching 2-0 records entering the night.
#three #boys
This is always one of the top early-season invitationals, including Crestwood, Field, Garfield, Southeast and Streetsboro out of Portage County. The Rockets boys and Red Devils girls are coming off team ****** les at last week's Billy Goat Challenge. Streetsboro had three runners in the top 11 of the boys race: senior Ares Miller (fifth, 18:41.59), sophomore Preston Krzeminski (ninth, 19:11.16) and sophomore Ryan Haber (11th, 19:14.72). Crestwood had two in the top four of the girls race, seniors Piper Seibold (second, 20:47.77) and senior Madie Grace Gonczy (fourth, 21:44.23), while Streetsboro (junior Cara Thomson and senior Kaelyn Malloy) and Field (sophomore Alison Church) also had top-10 finishers.
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Two undefeated teams square off in this epic clash in Kent, their first meeting as Metro Athletic Conference rivals. Both recently recorded signature nonleague wins, with Roosevelt topping Lake (Federal League) and Field topping Copley (Suburban League). The Rough Riders have scored a whopping 22 goals through three games (including eight from senior Audrey Haines) while the Falcons have yielded just three in their first five games.
It's too bad Portage County soccer fans can't be two places at once because both Falcons-Rough Riders games are must-watch. Indeed, while the girls teams haven't squared off in a while, the Field and Roosevelt boys have played each of the last three seasons with all three games decided by a single goal, including the Falcons prevailing 4-3 in Kent a year ago. Field carries an undefeated record into this year's clash while both teams are trying to stay atop the MAC standings with matching 2-0 records entering the night.
#three #boys
18 days ago
Kirk Herbstreit and wife Alison Herbstreit share four sons — and, according to the ESPN **** yst, that was not an accident.
"My wife was a gymnast," Kirk, 57, said on the Tuesday, August 25, episode of the Bussin With the Boys podcast. "So when we would get done … she heard the male sperm were faster. She would do a headstand or handstand. She would go up on the bed, and we're four for four."
Despite their apparent success rate, Kirk added that he "wanted a girl."
While there is no evidence to support the Herbstreit's theory, Kirk and Alison share sons Jake and Tye, both 26, Zak, 23, and Chase, 19. The couple met while he was playing college football at the Ohio State University and she was a cheerleader.
Instagram/Kirk Herbstreit
#four
"My wife was a gymnast," Kirk, 57, said on the Tuesday, August 25, episode of the Bussin With the Boys podcast. "So when we would get done … she heard the male sperm were faster. She would do a headstand or handstand. She would go up on the bed, and we're four for four."
Despite their apparent success rate, Kirk added that he "wanted a girl."
While there is no evidence to support the Herbstreit's theory, Kirk and Alison share sons Jake and Tye, both 26, Zak, 23, and Chase, 19. The couple met while he was playing college football at the Ohio State University and she was a cheerleader.
Instagram/Kirk Herbstreit
#four
18 days ago
Kirk Herbstreit revealed the "trick" his wife, a former gymnast, did in order to ensure they would have boys
The ESPN college football **** yst said his wife would do handstands after **** to try for boys
Jason Kelce reshared the post on X, tagging his wife Kylie Kelce
Kirk Herbstreit is sharing his secret to fathering four boys — and proud girl dad Jason Kelce might be interested in trying it.
The ESPN college football **** yst, 57, appeared during a recent episode of the Bussin' with the Boys podcast and explained that his wife Alison Herbstreit — a former college cheerleader — would do a handstand after **** to make sure they had sons.
#boys #herbstreit #kirk #former
The ESPN college football **** yst said his wife would do handstands after **** to try for boys
Jason Kelce reshared the post on X, tagging his wife Kylie Kelce
Kirk Herbstreit is sharing his secret to fathering four boys — and proud girl dad Jason Kelce might be interested in trying it.
The ESPN college football **** yst, 57, appeared during a recent episode of the Bussin' with the Boys podcast and explained that his wife Alison Herbstreit — a former college cheerleader — would do a handstand after **** to make sure they had sons.
#boys #herbstreit #kirk #former
22 days ago
Brazil's Alison dos Santos smashed the 400m hurdles world record in an astonishing night of action at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
The 26-year-old has been in excellent form this season, undefeated in the event, but there was little to suggest that Karsten Warholm's 2021 mark of 45.94 seconds was under threat.
But, with Warholm a distant second, Tokyo 2025 silver medallist Dos Santos cantered off the final hurdle and pushed through to clock 45.80 seconds.
His previous personal best stood at 46.29 and was set four years ago.
Just 75 minutes later, another world record fell in front of the 25,000-strong capacity crowd
#World #zurich #karsten #warholm
The 26-year-old has been in excellent form this season, undefeated in the event, but there was little to suggest that Karsten Warholm's 2021 mark of 45.94 seconds was under threat.
But, with Warholm a distant second, Tokyo 2025 silver medallist Dos Santos cantered off the final hurdle and pushed through to clock 45.80 seconds.
His previous personal best stood at 46.29 and was set four years ago.
Just 75 minutes later, another world record fell in front of the 25,000-strong capacity crowd
#World #zurich #karsten #warholm
22 days ago
ZURICH (AP) — Alison Dos Santos of Brazil broke the men's 400-meter hurdles world record at a Diamond League meet on Thursday.
Dos Santos crossed the line in 45.80 seconds at the Weltklasse to take 0.14 seconds off the world record set by Karsten Warholm of Norway at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Warholm finished second Thursday in 46.69.
The 26-year-old Dos Santos was the 2022 world champion and is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist.
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#record
Dos Santos crossed the line in 45.80 seconds at the Weltklasse to take 0.14 seconds off the world record set by Karsten Warholm of Norway at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Warholm finished second Thursday in 46.69.
The 26-year-old Dos Santos was the 2022 world champion and is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist.
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#record
25 days ago
Angela Stanford has always relished playing away, whether in a basketball gym or on foreign soil. Only three U.S. teams have won overseas, and Stanford played on two of them (2015 and 2007). To get ready for this year's competition in the Netherlands, Stanford called the three captains who have won in Europe: Judy Rankin, Betsy King and Juli Inkster.
Now it's her turn to try and join that short, illustrious list. Stanford's keys to success: good putters and chemistry.
For the 20th playing of the Solheim Cup, Stanford takes a team led by world No. 1 Nelly Korda, a 19-time winner on tour and one of only two Americans on this team to win in 2026. Lauren Coughlin is the second.
On Monday, Stanford announced her three captain's picks, which include Lindy Duncan, the oldest Solheim Cup rookie in 25 years. The last player to nab an automatic qualifying spot was Alison Lee, who came back from maternity leave earlier this season and played the 2024 Solheim Cup while pregnant.
Six players on the team have played in the past two Cups. Pick Megan Khang joins good friend Korda in boasting the most Solheim appearances with four.
#team #korda
Now it's her turn to try and join that short, illustrious list. Stanford's keys to success: good putters and chemistry.
For the 20th playing of the Solheim Cup, Stanford takes a team led by world No. 1 Nelly Korda, a 19-time winner on tour and one of only two Americans on this team to win in 2026. Lauren Coughlin is the second.
On Monday, Stanford announced her three captain's picks, which include Lindy Duncan, the oldest Solheim Cup rookie in 25 years. The last player to nab an automatic qualifying spot was Alison Lee, who came back from maternity leave earlier this season and played the 2024 Solheim Cup while pregnant.
Six players on the team have played in the past two Cups. Pick Megan Khang joins good friend Korda in boasting the most Solheim appearances with four.
#team #korda
28 days ago
PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will co-chair a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing group of pro-Ukrainian countries on Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be at the meeting in Kyiv, which will be attended both in person and remotely, Macron's office said on Friday, without specifying who will be there in person. The Ukrainian capital has come under heavy bombardment recently, and Zelenskiy has pleaded with his allies to do more to help his country.
European Council President Antonio Costa will attend the meeting in person and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska will participate remotely, NATO and the EU said in separate statements.
"The leaders will reiterate their determination to strengthen their support for Ukraine so that it can defend itself against Russian aggression," Macron's office said in a statement.
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Alison Williams and Hugh Lawson)
#meeting #office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be at the meeting in Kyiv, which will be attended both in person and remotely, Macron's office said on Friday, without specifying who will be there in person. The Ukrainian capital has come under heavy bombardment recently, and Zelenskiy has pleaded with his allies to do more to help his country.
European Council President Antonio Costa will attend the meeting in person and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska will participate remotely, NATO and the EU said in separate statements.
"The leaders will reiterate their determination to strengthen their support for Ukraine so that it can defend itself against Russian aggression," Macron's office said in a statement.
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Alison Williams and Hugh Lawson)
#meeting #office
1 month ago
Rose Zhang said a "topped" shot on the back nine of her first round at The Standard Portland Classic got worse as the week went on. On Saturday, she even had treatment from a physio in the middle of the round and looked like she might not finish.
"Honestly, I felt like I put up a fight," Zhang told Golf Channel following the third round. "I know that I wasn't good at hiding it, which I wish I was. That I was playing tennis out there grunting. I felt like, you know, I just tried my best and that's kind of what you have to do in golf."
Zhang showed up again on Sunday and gutted it out, closing with a 68 to finish in a share of eighth. She is entered into next week's event in Canada, the final event before U.S. Solheim Cup team qualifying ends. This marked the former Stanford star's first top 10 since the Ford Championship back in late March.
A member of the past two U.S. Solheim Cup teams, Zhang currently sits 73rd in the Rolex Rankings, 14 places behind Lindy Duncan, who currently has the second and final qualifying spot. This week's performance from Zhang could ****** p Duncan out with one week to go. Alison Lee ranks 61st.
A total of five American players have already clinched spots on the 12-person team:
#zhang #first
"Honestly, I felt like I put up a fight," Zhang told Golf Channel following the third round. "I know that I wasn't good at hiding it, which I wish I was. That I was playing tennis out there grunting. I felt like, you know, I just tried my best and that's kind of what you have to do in golf."
Zhang showed up again on Sunday and gutted it out, closing with a 68 to finish in a share of eighth. She is entered into next week's event in Canada, the final event before U.S. Solheim Cup team qualifying ends. This marked the former Stanford star's first top 10 since the Ford Championship back in late March.
A member of the past two U.S. Solheim Cup teams, Zhang currently sits 73rd in the Rolex Rankings, 14 places behind Lindy Duncan, who currently has the second and final qualifying spot. This week's performance from Zhang could ****** p Duncan out with one week to go. Alison Lee ranks 61st.
A total of five American players have already clinched spots on the 12-person team:
#zhang #first
2 months ago
Katherine Rednall beat Guernsey's Alison Merrien 2-0 to win women's bowls singles gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Rednall became just the third English woman to win a Commonwealth Games ***** le as Merrien claimed Guernsey's first and only medal at Glasgow 2026.
The victory means England have won three of the four bowls gold medals after Sam Tolchard won men's singles and details Amy Pharaoh and Sian Honnor won women's pairs.
Seven-time World Indoor Bowls Championship singles champion Rednall made her intentions clear as she hit the jack with her very first bowl and took a 3-0 lead in the first end.
But Merrien responded with three shots in the next end in what became a close set.
#commonwealth #Gold
Rednall became just the third English woman to win a Commonwealth Games ***** le as Merrien claimed Guernsey's first and only medal at Glasgow 2026.
The victory means England have won three of the four bowls gold medals after Sam Tolchard won men's singles and details Amy Pharaoh and Sian Honnor won women's pairs.
Seven-time World Indoor Bowls Championship singles champion Rednall made her intentions clear as she hit the jack with her very first bowl and took a 3-0 lead in the first end.
But Merrien responded with three shots in the next end in what became a close set.
#commonwealth #Gold
2 months ago
Bowler Alison Merrien has guaranteed Guernsey's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after reaching the women's singles final.
Guernsey's reigning World Bowls Indoor Championships winner beat Malaysia's Emma Firyana Saroji 2-0 in their semi-final in Glasgow.
Merrien impressed against the 2018 Commonwealth Games pairs gold medallist and 2015 World Champion of Champions as she won the opening set 11-1 in five ends after three consecutive three-shot ends.
The second set was a tighter affair until Merrien took four shots in the fifth end to move into a 6-4 lead.
Saroji pulled a shot back in the sixth end but Merrien won the seventh and final end by three shots to win the set 8-5.
#merrien #final #games
Guernsey's reigning World Bowls Indoor Championships winner beat Malaysia's Emma Firyana Saroji 2-0 in their semi-final in Glasgow.
Merrien impressed against the 2018 Commonwealth Games pairs gold medallist and 2015 World Champion of Champions as she won the opening set 11-1 in five ends after three consecutive three-shot ends.
The second set was a tighter affair until Merrien took four shots in the fifth end to move into a 6-4 lead.
Saroji pulled a shot back in the sixth end but Merrien won the seventh and final end by three shots to win the set 8-5.
#merrien #final #games
2 months ago
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England – For Georgia Hall, the fairytale finish wasn't meant to be, though she will certainly have memories and photos to cherish.
Hall returned to Royal Lytham and St. Annes, site of her major championship triumph eight years ago, with infant son Conor and fiancé Paul Dunne by her side. It was a lovely family event, even if her golf at the 2026 AIG Women's British Open didn't get her to the weekend. Hall shot 76-72 to finish at 6 over for the championship. The cut fell at 4 over, with 66 players advancing.
"I had a picture with him on 18 and that will definitely be my screen saver," said Hall. "I have my whole life there with Paul. It's lovely. It's a shame he's not a bit older, but I'm really grateful that I kind of made it back here and everything went well enough in the birth to allow me to play."
It was a tough week for moms, in fact, as only Alison Lee (4 over) has a Saturday tee time. Royal Lytham was the site of Catriona Matthew's incredible feat in 2009, when she triumphed only 11 weeks after giving birth to daughter Sophie.
Perhaps the most shocking player to miss the cut this week was defending champion Miyu Yamashita, who made a quadruple-bogey eight on the par-4 18th after bunker trouble and a triple on the par-4 third. Yamashita shot 77 on Friday to finish at 7 over for the tournament. It marked her first missed cut in a major since the 2024 British Open.
#lytham
Hall returned to Royal Lytham and St. Annes, site of her major championship triumph eight years ago, with infant son Conor and fiancé Paul Dunne by her side. It was a lovely family event, even if her golf at the 2026 AIG Women's British Open didn't get her to the weekend. Hall shot 76-72 to finish at 6 over for the championship. The cut fell at 4 over, with 66 players advancing.
"I had a picture with him on 18 and that will definitely be my screen saver," said Hall. "I have my whole life there with Paul. It's lovely. It's a shame he's not a bit older, but I'm really grateful that I kind of made it back here and everything went well enough in the birth to allow me to play."
It was a tough week for moms, in fact, as only Alison Lee (4 over) has a Saturday tee time. Royal Lytham was the site of Catriona Matthew's incredible feat in 2009, when she triumphed only 11 weeks after giving birth to daughter Sophie.
Perhaps the most shocking player to miss the cut this week was defending champion Miyu Yamashita, who made a quadruple-bogey eight on the par-4 18th after bunker trouble and a triple on the par-4 third. Yamashita shot 77 on Friday to finish at 7 over for the tournament. It marked her first missed cut in a major since the 2024 British Open.
#lytham
2 months ago
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England – Catriona Matthew celebrated her 2009 Women's British Open victory with a 3 a.m. feeding of daughter Sophie at the kitchen table and a cup of tea. At age 39, she became the first Scot to win the ****** le 11 weeks after giving birth.
"You just get on with it, don't you," Matthew said, rather matter-of-factly, of her remarkable feat 17 years ago at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
As the AIG Women's British Open returns this week to Royal Lytham, Matthew's victory has become a kind of championship lore, a feat new moms like Alison Lee can't even fathom.
"It's just so incredible and almost unbelievable to me," said Lee, who made headlines contending at the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera earlier this summer with her 13-month son Levi. "It's so, so crazy. For me, comparing it to my own experience, I couldn't even swing a club until six, seven weeks, and by the time I was 11 weeks, like I was still so slow. I couldn't hit the ball anywhere. And for her to come out here and win a major, I mean, I'm just trying to survive, and I feel like I'm doing pretty good, you know?"
There are five moms in the field this week at Lytham, including Ryann O'Toole, who is expecting her first child.
#like #royal #first
"You just get on with it, don't you," Matthew said, rather matter-of-factly, of her remarkable feat 17 years ago at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
As the AIG Women's British Open returns this week to Royal Lytham, Matthew's victory has become a kind of championship lore, a feat new moms like Alison Lee can't even fathom.
"It's just so incredible and almost unbelievable to me," said Lee, who made headlines contending at the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera earlier this summer with her 13-month son Levi. "It's so, so crazy. For me, comparing it to my own experience, I couldn't even swing a club until six, seven weeks, and by the time I was 11 weeks, like I was still so slow. I couldn't hit the ball anywhere. And for her to come out here and win a major, I mean, I'm just trying to survive, and I feel like I'm doing pretty good, you know?"
There are five moms in the field this week at Lytham, including Ryann O'Toole, who is expecting her first child.
#like #royal #first
2 months ago
Husband and wife Ian and Alison Merrien will lead out Guernsey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
The pair both made their debuts at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, with Alison going on to win a number of World Indoor ***** les.
The pair have returned to the Commonwealth Games this year, having last represented Guernsey in 2010.
This will be their fifth games, having also competed in 1998, 2002 and 2006 - the latter year of which Alison reached the quarter-finals of the women's singles.
This year, Ian will partner Jason Greenslade in the men's pairs while Alison will compete in both the women's singles and pairs events.
#pairs
The pair both made their debuts at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, with Alison going on to win a number of World Indoor ***** les.
The pair have returned to the Commonwealth Games this year, having last represented Guernsey in 2010.
This will be their fifth games, having also competed in 1998, 2002 and 2006 - the latter year of which Alison reached the quarter-finals of the women's singles.
This year, Ian will partner Jason Greenslade in the men's pairs while Alison will compete in both the women's singles and pairs events.
#pairs
2 months ago
Guernsey bowlers Rose Ogier and Alison Merrien got Guernsey's 2026 Commonwealth Games off to a good start as they won their opening match 2-0.
The duo beat the Isle of Man's Caroline Whitehead and Paula Garrett 5-1, 3-2 in their first women's pair's game in Glasgow.
"It's always nice to get one under your belt, it gives you confidence for the next one and we'll see what happens next," Merrien told BBC Radio Guernsey.
"We weren't sure what to expect, obviously they're good players in their own right.
"You've just got to go out and play your own game and we managed to play quite well today and come away with the win."
#merrien #next #rose #alison
The duo beat the Isle of Man's Caroline Whitehead and Paula Garrett 5-1, 3-2 in their first women's pair's game in Glasgow.
"It's always nice to get one under your belt, it gives you confidence for the next one and we'll see what happens next," Merrien told BBC Radio Guernsey.
"We weren't sure what to expect, obviously they're good players in their own right.
"You've just got to go out and play your own game and we managed to play quite well today and come away with the win."
#merrien #next #rose #alison
2 months ago
It's rare to find something new in the ancient game. Yet next spring at the ultra-exclusive Nanea Golf Club, an innovative LPGA event will feature the best pros and collegiate players in the country on the No. 1-ranked course in Hawaii.
"It is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful, arguably spiritual golf courses on planet Earth," said LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler, "and it's never been seen on TV before."
That will change March 11-14 when Golf Channel's "Live From" show at the Players Championship leads into primetime tournament coverage for the LPGA on the Big Island.
A field of 95 LPGA pros and 25 collegiate players will play alongside each other, from the same tees, in two competitions that will run concurrently, the tour has announced. The five teams will include Stanford, Arkansas, Texas A&M, the University of Texas and UCLA.
A women's college golf event has been held at Nanea, and hosted by Stanford, since 2013. What started as the Pac 12 Preview became the Nanea Invitational, with an impressive champions list that includes Alison Lee, Bronte Law, Andrea Lee, Rose Zhang and Megha Ganne.
#golf #stanford
"It is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful, arguably spiritual golf courses on planet Earth," said LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler, "and it's never been seen on TV before."
That will change March 11-14 when Golf Channel's "Live From" show at the Players Championship leads into primetime tournament coverage for the LPGA on the Big Island.
A field of 95 LPGA pros and 25 collegiate players will play alongside each other, from the same tees, in two competitions that will run concurrently, the tour has announced. The five teams will include Stanford, Arkansas, Texas A&M, the University of Texas and UCLA.
A women's college golf event has been held at Nanea, and hosted by Stanford, since 2013. What started as the Pac 12 Preview became the Nanea Invitational, with an impressive champions list that includes Alison Lee, Bronte Law, Andrea Lee, Rose Zhang and Megha Ganne.
#golf #stanford
2 months ago
Prince Harry's appearance on a podcast and ITV's "This Morning" with Alison Hammond during his recent U.K. trip was reportedly a smart move. The Duke of Sussex recently arrived in his homeland to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, Harry's appearance on the podcast and the ITV show quickly drew significant attention.
Prince Harry reportedly made a smart move by appearing in a series of interviews during his U.K. trip, which helped strengthen his personal brand, according to an expert. The Duke of Sussex recently traveled to the U.K. to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, the family also had a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, the details of which have remained highly secretive.
After stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020, Harry's popularity in Britain reportedly declined. However, a report by the Daily Express suggested that his recent U.K. visit helped him reshape his public image and leave a stronger impression.
On Monday, Harry appeared on an episode of the podcast "Joe Marler Will See You Now" alongside his friend JJ Chalmers. During the conversation, they discussed serious topics such as trauma, resilience, and coping mechanisms. While many topics were serious, there were also many lighthearted and humorous moments.
In addition, the Duke of Sussex appeared on ITV's "This Morning" with Alison Hammond. According to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, the podcast appearance helped strengthen Harry's personal brand. Speaking about the ITV interview, he said, "Harry's appearance with Alison Hammond on ITV's This Morning was hugely popular because audiences saw a Prince Harry who was playful, spontaneous and comfortable in his own skin."
Prince Harry reportedly made a smart move by appearing in a series of interviews during his U.K. trip, which helped strengthen his personal brand, according to an expert. The Duke of Sussex recently traveled to the U.K. to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, the family also had a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, the details of which have remained highly secretive.
After stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020, Harry's popularity in Britain reportedly declined. However, a report by the Daily Express suggested that his recent U.K. visit helped him reshape his public image and leave a stronger impression.
On Monday, Harry appeared on an episode of the podcast "Joe Marler Will See You Now" alongside his friend JJ Chalmers. During the conversation, they discussed serious topics such as trauma, resilience, and coping mechanisms. While many topics were serious, there were also many lighthearted and humorous moments.
In addition, the Duke of Sussex appeared on ITV's "This Morning" with Alison Hammond. According to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, the podcast appearance helped strengthen Harry's personal brand. Speaking about the ITV interview, he said, "Harry's appearance with Alison Hammond on ITV's This Morning was hugely popular because audiences saw a Prince Harry who was playful, spontaneous and comfortable in his own skin."
2 months ago
Prince Harry's appearance on a podcast and ITV's "This Morning" with Alison Hammond during his recent U.K. trip was reportedly a smart move. The Duke of Sussex recently arrived in his homeland to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, Harry's appearance on the podcast and the ITV show quickly drew significant attention.
Prince Harry reportedly made a smart move by appearing in a series of interviews during his U.K. trip, which helped strengthen his personal brand, according to an expert. The Duke of Sussex recently traveled to the U.K. to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, the family also had a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, the details of which have remained highly secretive.
After stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020, Harry's popularity in Britain reportedly declined. However, a report by the Daily Express suggested that his recent U.K. visit helped him reshape his public image and leave a stronger impression.
On Monday, Harry appeared on an episode of the podcast "Joe Marler Will See You Now" alongside his friend JJ Chalmers. During the conversation, they discussed serious topics such as trauma, resilience, and coping mechanisms. While many topics were serious, there were also many lighthearted and humorous moments.
In addition, the Duke of Sussex appeared on ITV's "This Morning" with Alison Hammond. According to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, the podcast appearance helped strengthen Harry's personal brand. Speaking about the ITV interview, he said, "Harry's appearance with Alison Hammond on ITV's This Morning was hugely popular because audiences saw a Prince Harry who was playful, spontaneous and comfortable in his own skin."
Prince Harry reportedly made a smart move by appearing in a series of interviews during his U.K. trip, which helped strengthen his personal brand, according to an expert. The Duke of Sussex recently traveled to the U.K. to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, the family also had a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, the details of which have remained highly secretive.
After stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020, Harry's popularity in Britain reportedly declined. However, a report by the Daily Express suggested that his recent U.K. visit helped him reshape his public image and leave a stronger impression.
On Monday, Harry appeared on an episode of the podcast "Joe Marler Will See You Now" alongside his friend JJ Chalmers. During the conversation, they discussed serious topics such as trauma, resilience, and coping mechanisms. While many topics were serious, there were also many lighthearted and humorous moments.
In addition, the Duke of Sussex appeared on ITV's "This Morning" with Alison Hammond. According to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, the podcast appearance helped strengthen Harry's personal brand. Speaking about the ITV interview, he said, "Harry's appearance with Alison Hammond on ITV's This Morning was hugely popular because audiences saw a Prince Harry who was playful, spontaneous and comfortable in his own skin."
3 months ago
CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major ******* le, winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South Korean to win the event over the last 12 editions, flashing a big smile as she holed her last putt and friends ran out to douse her in celebration.
The 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year was also the first major champion in at least the last 60 years to rally from a 10-plus-shot deficit after the first round. Ryu opened Thursday with a 73 in a tie for 70th place, as Yoon shot a tournament-record 63.
Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under. Three Americans — Allisen Corpuz, Auston Kim and Alison Lee — tied for fifth place, six strokes behind Ryu.
Nelly Korda wrapped up a frustrating weekend on the greens with a 73 to finish in a four-way tie for eighth, failing to become the third women to win the first three majors of the season.
Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South Korean to win the event over the last 12 editions, flashing a big smile as she holed her last putt and friends ran out to douse her in celebration.
The 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year was also the first major champion in at least the last 60 years to rally from a 10-plus-shot deficit after the first round. Ryu opened Thursday with a 73 in a tie for 70th place, as Yoon shot a tournament-record 63.
Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under. Three Americans — Allisen Corpuz, Auston Kim and Alison Lee — tied for fifth place, six strokes behind Ryu.
Nelly Korda wrapped up a frustrating weekend on the greens with a 73 to finish in a four-way tie for eighth, failing to become the third women to win the first three majors of the season.
