4 days ago
Caroline Dubois coasted to victory over Amelia Moore to defend her WBC and WBO lightweight **** les and stay on course for a blockbuster meeting with unified super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner in 2027.
Dubois dominated the fight at BP Pulse Arenain Birmingham and knocked Moore down in the fifth round but was unable to find the decisive blow against the dogged American.
The British fighter won on unanimous judges' decision, 99-90 99-90 98-91 ahead on the scorecards.
Dubois was heavy favourite for this fight and never looked less than in control, although her reliance on power and presence rather than speed ensured it went the distance to a long, inevitable conclusion.
She sent Moore to the canvas with a booming left in round five, but Moore got straight back up and was instead moved around the ring by Dubois like a cat playing with a mouse.
#fight #amelia
Dubois dominated the fight at BP Pulse Arenain Birmingham and knocked Moore down in the fifth round but was unable to find the decisive blow against the dogged American.
The British fighter won on unanimous judges' decision, 99-90 99-90 98-91 ahead on the scorecards.
Dubois was heavy favourite for this fight and never looked less than in control, although her reliance on power and presence rather than speed ensured it went the distance to a long, inevitable conclusion.
She sent Moore to the canvas with a booming left in round five, but Moore got straight back up and was instead moved around the ring by Dubois like a cat playing with a mouse.
#fight #amelia
6 days ago
This weekend, Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer will meet in a ******* le-unification clash, as the pair top a women's UK vs US card in Birmingham.
Cameron puts her WBO super-welterweight ******* le on the line against American Mayer, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, in a meeting of multiple-division champions.
Caroline Dubois is also in action, putting her unified lightweight ******* les on the line against Amelia Moore, while Terri Harper and Shannon Courtenay are among the other established names competing.
With the legendary Katie Taylor about to retire, her former rival Cameron and Mayer could be vying for the status of boxing's top female star.
Here's all you need to know:
#mayer #caroline
Cameron puts her WBO super-welterweight ******* le on the line against American Mayer, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, in a meeting of multiple-division champions.
Caroline Dubois is also in action, putting her unified lightweight ******* les on the line against Amelia Moore, while Terri Harper and Shannon Courtenay are among the other established names competing.
With the legendary Katie Taylor about to retire, her former rival Cameron and Mayer could be vying for the status of boxing's top female star.
Here's all you need to know:
#mayer #caroline
8 days ago
This weekend, Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer will meet in a **** le-unification clash, as the pair top a women's UK vs US card in Birmingham.
Cameron puts her WBO super-welterweight **** le on the line against American Mayer, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, in a meeting of multiple-division champions.
Caroline Dubois is also in action, putting her unified lightweight **** les on the line against Amelia Moore, while Terri Harper and Shannon Courtenay are among the other established names competing.
With the legendary Katie Taylor about to retire, her former rival Cameron and Mayer could be vying for the status of boxing's top female star.
Here's all you need to know:
#american
Cameron puts her WBO super-welterweight **** le on the line against American Mayer, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, in a meeting of multiple-division champions.
Caroline Dubois is also in action, putting her unified lightweight **** les on the line against Amelia Moore, while Terri Harper and Shannon Courtenay are among the other established names competing.
With the legendary Katie Taylor about to retire, her former rival Cameron and Mayer could be vying for the status of boxing's top female star.
Here's all you need to know:
#american
13 days ago
ST. CLOUD, MN — The soccer season is right around the corner, and there are a handful of girls' soccer squads with high hopes going into the season. Others might just wish to see the ball go into the net in each game.
Starting with the best the St. Cloud metro has to offer:
2025 record: 18-3-1, Class 1A co-third place finish
Top returners: F Amelia Newiger, F Nora Simones, F/GK Jordan Bovy
While not quite as dominant in recent years as their boys team counterparts, the girls over at Cathedral have certainly impressed in their own regard with three consecutive seasons without a conference loss, and most recently a co-third place finish at the state tournament.
#place #finish
Starting with the best the St. Cloud metro has to offer:
2025 record: 18-3-1, Class 1A co-third place finish
Top returners: F Amelia Newiger, F Nora Simones, F/GK Jordan Bovy
While not quite as dominant in recent years as their boys team counterparts, the girls over at Cathedral have certainly impressed in their own regard with three consecutive seasons without a conference loss, and most recently a co-third place finish at the state tournament.
#place #finish
22 days ago
KERNERSVILLE — Ledford defeated Bishop McGuinness 6-3 in nonconference girls' tennis at Civitan Park on Monday to open the fall sports season.
Avery Dunbar (6-0, 6-2), Chloe Ko (7-5, 6-4) and Roxy Bean (6-2, 6-4) won in singles for the Panthers. Daelyn Denton/Reagan Butcher (9-8(7-4)), Helen Clodfelter/Dunbar (8-2) and Ko/Bianca Gonzalez (8-3) won in doubles.
Amelia Zook (6-3, 6-4), Porter Redmond (6-3, 6-4) and Stella Ropko (6-1, 6-2) won for the Villains.
OAK GROVE, MOUNT AIRY
MIDWAY — Oak Grove edged Mount Airy 5-4 in nonconference girls' tennis Monday at Oak Grove.
#mount #kernersville
Avery Dunbar (6-0, 6-2), Chloe Ko (7-5, 6-4) and Roxy Bean (6-2, 6-4) won in singles for the Panthers. Daelyn Denton/Reagan Butcher (9-8(7-4)), Helen Clodfelter/Dunbar (8-2) and Ko/Bianca Gonzalez (8-3) won in doubles.
Amelia Zook (6-3, 6-4), Porter Redmond (6-3, 6-4) and Stella Ropko (6-1, 6-2) won for the Villains.
OAK GROVE, MOUNT AIRY
MIDWAY — Oak Grove edged Mount Airy 5-4 in nonconference girls' tennis Monday at Oak Grove.
#mount #kernersville
23 days ago
Lady Eliza Spencer is living la dolce vita on a romantic summer getaway to the Amalfi Coast with her fiancé Channing Millerd.
Earl Charles Spencer's daughter, 34, relaxed on the Italian coastline in a series of sun-soaked holiday photos, wearing the most mesmerising lace-up look. Eliza stared out at the sea in a stunning blue and white Mediterranean-style set featuring a gorgeous Majolica print.
The model's sleeveless crop top, which appeared to be the Miriam Sweetheart Crop Top by New York City contemporary designer Alice + Olivia, laced up loosely at the back for an incredibly figure-flattering finish. She showcased her tanned legs in a matching breezy tiered ruffle skirt with a gathered waistband.
Eliza complemented her summery look with open-toed sandals and wore her long golden hair down and draped naturally over her back.
"A home away from home," she captioned photos of lemon trees and the magnificent coastal views from her recent stay at luxury boutique hotel Casa Angelina with her partner Channing. "Dreamy!" Kitty Spencer said of her sister's holiday album while Eliza's twin Amelia gushed: "Soooo beautiful wow wow".
#spencer #holiday
Earl Charles Spencer's daughter, 34, relaxed on the Italian coastline in a series of sun-soaked holiday photos, wearing the most mesmerising lace-up look. Eliza stared out at the sea in a stunning blue and white Mediterranean-style set featuring a gorgeous Majolica print.
The model's sleeveless crop top, which appeared to be the Miriam Sweetheart Crop Top by New York City contemporary designer Alice + Olivia, laced up loosely at the back for an incredibly figure-flattering finish. She showcased her tanned legs in a matching breezy tiered ruffle skirt with a gathered waistband.
Eliza complemented her summery look with open-toed sandals and wore her long golden hair down and draped naturally over her back.
"A home away from home," she captioned photos of lemon trees and the magnificent coastal views from her recent stay at luxury boutique hotel Casa Angelina with her partner Channing. "Dreamy!" Kitty Spencer said of her sister's holiday album while Eliza's twin Amelia gushed: "Soooo beautiful wow wow".
#spencer #holiday
1 month ago
Amelia Dimoldenberg knew exactly where she drew the line when fans suggested a surprise guest for Chicken Shop Date. The YouTube star revealed she wouldn't invite UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham onto her hit dating series, even though she welcomed the idea of speaking with him elsewhere.
Her comments arrived as she reflected on more than a decade of internet success. She also opened up about mentoring young creatives through her growing media platform.
Speaking to the BBC, Dimoldenberg quickly dismissed the idea of Burnham appearing on Chicken Shop Date.
"I don't think that maybe he's my type for Chicken Shop Date," she said.
The creator explained that politicians simply didn't fit the show's playful format. However, she supported Burnham's reported interest in working with digital creators because many people now consumed news through social media.
#date #youtube
Her comments arrived as she reflected on more than a decade of internet success. She also opened up about mentoring young creatives through her growing media platform.
Speaking to the BBC, Dimoldenberg quickly dismissed the idea of Burnham appearing on Chicken Shop Date.
"I don't think that maybe he's my type for Chicken Shop Date," she said.
The creator explained that politicians simply didn't fit the show's playful format. However, she supported Burnham's reported interest in working with digital creators because many people now consumed news through social media.
#date #youtube
1 month ago
Lisa Rinna commented on Bryce Alakai's TikTok, saying he resembles her husband Harry Hamlin and could be their "son"
Rinna joked her daughters Amelia and Delilah would cringe at her comment but said "whatever" about their reaction
Bryce Alakai, who won Love Island, liked Rinna's comment but did not respond directly to her message
Lisa Rinna's daughters might be cringing after the reality TV star shared just how much a certain Love Island star looks like her husband.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 63, left a comment on Bryce Alakai's TikTok from Monday, July 27, introducing herself to the Love Island alum and sharing that he looks just like her husband, Harry Hamlin, 74.
#bryce #comment #lisa #hamlin
Rinna joked her daughters Amelia and Delilah would cringe at her comment but said "whatever" about their reaction
Bryce Alakai, who won Love Island, liked Rinna's comment but did not respond directly to her message
Lisa Rinna's daughters might be cringing after the reality TV star shared just how much a certain Love Island star looks like her husband.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 63, left a comment on Bryce Alakai's TikTok from Monday, July 27, introducing herself to the Love Island alum and sharing that he looks just like her husband, Harry Hamlin, 74.
#bryce #comment #lisa #hamlin
1 month ago
If there's one sustainable fashionista we look to when the season changes, it's Lady Amelia Windsor.
The 31-year-old cousin of King Charles has been embracing the British summertime - and we are grateful because it has meant a slew of killer looks from the granddaughter of the Duke of Kent.
Lady Amelia looked beautiful in the halterneck shorts combination
On Friday, Amelia was a vision in tangerine, displaying her modelesque, flawlessly tanned legs in a pair of floral shorts, paired with a burnt orange halterneck top.
Amelia kept her glam for the occasion au naturel and her trademark honey blonde hair sleek and straight.
#shorts #Windsor
The 31-year-old cousin of King Charles has been embracing the British summertime - and we are grateful because it has meant a slew of killer looks from the granddaughter of the Duke of Kent.
Lady Amelia looked beautiful in the halterneck shorts combination
On Friday, Amelia was a vision in tangerine, displaying her modelesque, flawlessly tanned legs in a pair of floral shorts, paired with a burnt orange halterneck top.
Amelia kept her glam for the occasion au naturel and her trademark honey blonde hair sleek and straight.
#shorts #Windsor
2 months ago
Sofia Rivera of St. Augustine got off to a good start in the first round of the U.S. Junior Girls Amateur on July 13 at the Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C.
Riviera, the Florida Times-Union's high school girls player of the year in 2025, made six birdies and shot 3-under-par 69 to finish six shots behind leader Amelia Harris of Australia, who birdied her last six holes and shot 8-under 28 on the back nine. Riviera is tied for sixth.
Rivera birdied Nos. 2, 4 and 9 on the front. She swapped birdies at Nos. 10 and 12 with bogeys at Nos. 13 and 15, but closed with a birdie at the par-4 18th hole.
Rivera's caddie is her uncle, two-time PGA Tour winner Russell Knox.
Rivera will tee off at No. 10 at Old Chatham at 12:55 p.m. on July 14. She is three shots clear of the cut line to make match play. The top 64 players will advance on July 15.
Riviera, the Florida Times-Union's high school girls player of the year in 2025, made six birdies and shot 3-under-par 69 to finish six shots behind leader Amelia Harris of Australia, who birdied her last six holes and shot 8-under 28 on the back nine. Riviera is tied for sixth.
Rivera birdied Nos. 2, 4 and 9 on the front. She swapped birdies at Nos. 10 and 12 with bogeys at Nos. 13 and 15, but closed with a birdie at the par-4 18th hole.
Rivera's caddie is her uncle, two-time PGA Tour winner Russell Knox.
Rivera will tee off at No. 10 at Old Chatham at 12:55 p.m. on July 14. She is three shots clear of the cut line to make match play. The top 64 players will advance on July 15.
2 months ago
Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley and Arthur Fery ensured there will be British representation in the Wimbledon singles second round - but 14 home players fell to opening-round defeats for the first time in 32 years.
The 10 defeats for British players on the opening day of their home Grand Slam was the most at SW19 since daily records began in 2000.
Further defeats for Katie Boulter, Jack Pinnington Jones, Billy Harris and debutant Harry Wendelken on Tuesday meant the total number of first-round losses for home players reached 14 for the first time since 1994.
But Swan, who considered retiring from tennis in 2024 because of a persistent back injury, avoided the same fate in her first Grand Slam appearance for three years as she became the first British player to progress this year with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu.
The 27-year-old threw herself to the ground as she celebrated the win - her first in the main draw of a major since she beat the same opponent at Wimbledon in 2018.
The 10 defeats for British players on the opening day of their home Grand Slam was the most at SW19 since daily records began in 2000.
Further defeats for Katie Boulter, Jack Pinnington Jones, Billy Harris and debutant Harry Wendelken on Tuesday meant the total number of first-round losses for home players reached 14 for the first time since 1994.
But Swan, who considered retiring from tennis in 2024 because of a persistent back injury, avoided the same fate in her first Grand Slam appearance for three years as she became the first British player to progress this year with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu.
The 27-year-old threw herself to the ground as she celebrated the win - her first in the main draw of a major since she beat the same opponent at Wimbledon in 2018.
2 months ago
Not too long ago, Katie Swan thought her playing days might be over.
Once hailed as one of Britain's brightest young talents, her promising career was derailed by injuries, and she found herself outside the world's top 1,000.
But on Tuesday, Swan became the first British player to reach the second round at this year's Wimbledon with victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu.
It represented a "full-circle moment" for the 27-year-old, who claimed her first Grand Slam main-draw win against the same opponent at Wimbledon in 2018.
Given a wildcard into this year's championships, Swan rewatched her previous win over Begu to prepare for her SW19 return after three years away from the All England Club.
Once hailed as one of Britain's brightest young talents, her promising career was derailed by injuries, and she found herself outside the world's top 1,000.
But on Tuesday, Swan became the first British player to reach the second round at this year's Wimbledon with victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu.
It represented a "full-circle moment" for the 27-year-old, who claimed her first Grand Slam main-draw win against the same opponent at Wimbledon in 2018.
Given a wildcard into this year's championships, Swan rewatched her previous win over Begu to prepare for her SW19 return after three years away from the All England Club.
2 months ago
Wimbledon day two - use the 'watch & listen' tab for live BBC coverage (UK only)
LIVE: Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 Taylor Townsend
LIVE: GB's Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery and Billy Harris in action
Alexander Zverev and Serena Williams play on Centre Court later
Katie Swan beats Irina-Camelia Begu 6-4 6-4 to become first Brit into second round
LIVE: Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 Taylor Townsend
LIVE: GB's Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery and Billy Harris in action
Alexander Zverev and Serena Williams play on Centre Court later
Katie Swan beats Irina-Camelia Begu 6-4 6-4 to become first Brit into second round
2 months ago
After battling back from the brink of quitting tennis, Katie Swan became Britain's unlikely first winner of this year's Wimbledon after beating Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu to reach the second round.
After converting her fifth match point, the 27-year-old Swan fell to her knees and held her head in her hands while Court 16 erupted into cheers. After Katie Boulter added to the 10 British defeats on Monday, Swan, the world No 196, is the first player through to the second round.
A former Australian Open junior finalist, when she was just 15, Swan became the youngest player to represent Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup and was tipped for big things as a teenager as she made her Wimbledon debut in 2016.
But injuries stalled Swan's progress, with a back injury putting her career in jeopardy. By the end of 2024, Swan had started coaching at a tennis club in Kansas, where her parents live, and considered retirement because the pain was so severe. As a "last resort", she visited a doctor in Arizona and sought alternative treatment.
Swan described the rehab she underwent to overcome her back spasms as "excruciating", to the point that continuing may not have been worth it, but she pushed through. "There were times when I cried during the sessions but I just had to trust him because he told me that it was going be worth it and I was going to feel better," Swan told the Press ******* ociation.
After converting her fifth match point, the 27-year-old Swan fell to her knees and held her head in her hands while Court 16 erupted into cheers. After Katie Boulter added to the 10 British defeats on Monday, Swan, the world No 196, is the first player through to the second round.
A former Australian Open junior finalist, when she was just 15, Swan became the youngest player to represent Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup and was tipped for big things as a teenager as she made her Wimbledon debut in 2016.
But injuries stalled Swan's progress, with a back injury putting her career in jeopardy. By the end of 2024, Swan had started coaching at a tennis club in Kansas, where her parents live, and considered retirement because the pain was so severe. As a "last resort", she visited a doctor in Arizona and sought alternative treatment.
Swan described the rehab she underwent to overcome her back spasms as "excruciating", to the point that continuing may not have been worth it, but she pushed through. "There were times when I cried during the sessions but I just had to trust him because he told me that it was going be worth it and I was going to feel better," Swan told the Press ******* ociation.
2 months ago
Katie Swan became the first British singles player to reach the second round at this year's Wimbledon, but Katie Boulter fell to a disappointing defeat by a qualifier on day two.
Ten Britons lost on the opening day of their home major - the most at SW19 since daily records began in 2000.
But Swan, who considered retiring from tennis in 2024 because of a persistent back injury, avoided the same fate in her first Grand Slam appearance for three years with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu.
The 27-year-old threw herself to the ground as she celebrated the win - her first in the main draw of a major since she beat the same opponent at Wimbledon in 2018.
In an abysmal opening day for home hopes, 10 British players - including Cameron Norrie, the highest ranked Briton - quickly toppled out of the tournament.
Ten Britons lost on the opening day of their home major - the most at SW19 since daily records began in 2000.
But Swan, who considered retiring from tennis in 2024 because of a persistent back injury, avoided the same fate in her first Grand Slam appearance for three years with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu.
The 27-year-old threw herself to the ground as she celebrated the win - her first in the main draw of a major since she beat the same opponent at Wimbledon in 2018.
In an abysmal opening day for home hopes, 10 British players - including Cameron Norrie, the highest ranked Briton - quickly toppled out of the tournament.
3 months ago
MENDHAM — Lexi Alofs can barely remember when draw controls were not part of her game. She started taking the draw to jump-start play in third grade with Steps Lacrosse, alongside teammates like Cristiana Laracca and Shea Shoulberg.
Not much has changed. Those same girls were at her side as Alofs won nearly every draw control as Mendham defeated Sparta, 17-6, to win the NJSIAA Group 2 North trophy.
The top-seeded Minutemen move on to the overall Group 2 final at 1:30 p.m. on June 13 at The College of New Jersey.
The Minutemen will learn their opponent on Tuesday, after the rest of the sectional finals are played. This game was moved up due to Mendham's prom.
"The faith they have in me, and how they support me helps my confidence," Vanderbilt commit Alofs said of her teammates. "How I can self-draw, that comes from the circle people, Amelia (Eichman) and Grace (Monahan). I love it. It's a beautiful part of the sport, and it can change so much."
Not much has changed. Those same girls were at her side as Alofs won nearly every draw control as Mendham defeated Sparta, 17-6, to win the NJSIAA Group 2 North trophy.
The top-seeded Minutemen move on to the overall Group 2 final at 1:30 p.m. on June 13 at The College of New Jersey.
The Minutemen will learn their opponent on Tuesday, after the rest of the sectional finals are played. This game was moved up due to Mendham's prom.
"The faith they have in me, and how they support me helps my confidence," Vanderbilt commit Alofs said of her teammates. "How I can self-draw, that comes from the circle people, Amelia (Eichman) and Grace (Monahan). I love it. It's a beautiful part of the sport, and it can change so much."
3 months ago
MENDHAM — Lexi Alofs can barely remember when draw controls were not part of her game. She started taking the draw to jump-start play in third grade with Steps Lacrosse, alongside teammates like Cristiana Laracca and Shea Shoulberg.
Not much has changed. Those same girls were at her side as Alofs won nearly every draw control as Mendham defeated Sparta, 17-6, to win the NJSIAA Group 2 North trophy.
The top-seeded Minutemen move on to the overall Group 2 final at 1:30 p.m. on June 13 at The College of New Jersey.
The Minutemen will learn their opponent on Tuesday, after the rest of the sectional finals are played. This game was moved up due to Mendham's prom.
"The faith they have in me, and how they support me helps my confidence," Vanderbilt commit Alofs said of her teammates. "How I can self-draw, that comes from the circle people, Amelia (Eichman) and Grace (Monahan). I love it. It's a beautiful part of the sport, and it can change so much."
Not much has changed. Those same girls were at her side as Alofs won nearly every draw control as Mendham defeated Sparta, 17-6, to win the NJSIAA Group 2 North trophy.
The top-seeded Minutemen move on to the overall Group 2 final at 1:30 p.m. on June 13 at The College of New Jersey.
The Minutemen will learn their opponent on Tuesday, after the rest of the sectional finals are played. This game was moved up due to Mendham's prom.
"The faith they have in me, and how they support me helps my confidence," Vanderbilt commit Alofs said of her teammates. "How I can self-draw, that comes from the circle people, Amelia (Eichman) and Grace (Monahan). I love it. It's a beautiful part of the sport, and it can change so much."
3 months ago
James Middleton and Alizée Thevenet attended the London Air Ambulance Charity Gala, supporting Prince William's patronage
Prince William, a former air ambulance pilot, has been the charity's patron since 2020 and wrote a program forward
William's cousins Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer also attended, continuing their support for his charitable work
James Middleton and his wife, Alizée Thevenet, made a date night of celebrating one of Prince William's close causes.
On June 4, Kate Middleton's younger brother and his financial **** yst wife stepped out to attend London's Air Ambulance Charity Black and White Gala at Raffles London.
Prince William, a former air ambulance pilot, has been the charity's patron since 2020 and wrote a program forward
William's cousins Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer also attended, continuing their support for his charitable work
James Middleton and his wife, Alizée Thevenet, made a date night of celebrating one of Prince William's close causes.
On June 4, Kate Middleton's younger brother and his financial **** yst wife stepped out to attend London's Air Ambulance Charity Black and White Gala at Raffles London.