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As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to move back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, after spending six years living in the US, the question of where the young royals will attend school has naturally arisen.
Both Archie and Lilibet are already enrolled in school in Britain, with their term commencing in September. The Sussexes plan to be settled into their new home in the UK by the end of August.
Harry and Meghan have enrolled their children in a UK school (@ Instagram)
While the couple have kept the name of Archie and Lilibet's school private due to security concerns, the location of the institution is near their new non-royal residence in Britain. Seven-year-old Archie is enrolled in Year Three, while his five-year-old sister is enrolled in Year One.
It is widely expected that the duo will attend a co-educational day school rather than a boarding school, similar to Lambrook School, where their cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are in attendance.
#enrolled #lilibet #britain
Both Archie and Lilibet are already enrolled in school in Britain, with their term commencing in September. The Sussexes plan to be settled into their new home in the UK by the end of August.
Harry and Meghan have enrolled their children in a UK school (@ Instagram)
While the couple have kept the name of Archie and Lilibet's school private due to security concerns, the location of the institution is near their new non-royal residence in Britain. Seven-year-old Archie is enrolled in Year Three, while his five-year-old sister is enrolled in Year One.
It is widely expected that the duo will attend a co-educational day school rather than a boarding school, similar to Lambrook School, where their cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are in attendance.
#enrolled #lilibet #britain
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal exit reportedly cost the monarchy more than family peace. The ****** ss of Sussex and the Duke originally wanted a part-time working role. However, that option was rejected after their 2020 split from senior duties. A former BBC royal correspondent has now argued the royal family lost two people who could have helped the Crown. She said they "should have been allowed" that middle path.
As per an iNews report, Jennie Bond addressed Prince Harry's possible UK return. She wrote that Harry wanted "more frequent trips" and "less drama." Bond also said next year could become a flashpoint. It marks the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. She noted several events were expected through The Diana Award. The question, she wrote, was whether William and Harry would stand together.
Meanwhile, Bond said Harry may now be nearing his original goal. She pointed to charity events, Ukraine visits, and future Invictus Games plans. The former royal correspondent wrote he might have found "a way of doing traditional royal engagements." She added that this happened even though he was not part of "the firm." Bond then said it was something Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "should have been allowed" from the start.
However, Bond said Queen Elizabeth II had been "implacable" about the Sussexes' half-in, half-out plan. She argued the royal family then lost a major ****** et. Bond wrote that the monarchy lost "two people" who could have built links with "Britain's diverse communities." She also added, "William lost his brother." The Royal Observer reported that Harry and Meghan had since managed similar public-facing work. It cited his recent UK family trip and Invictus Games countdown event. For Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the royal family, Bond framed the rejected deal as both a public loss and a private rupture.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on RealityTea.
#however
As per an iNews report, Jennie Bond addressed Prince Harry's possible UK return. She wrote that Harry wanted "more frequent trips" and "less drama." Bond also said next year could become a flashpoint. It marks the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. She noted several events were expected through The Diana Award. The question, she wrote, was whether William and Harry would stand together.
Meanwhile, Bond said Harry may now be nearing his original goal. She pointed to charity events, Ukraine visits, and future Invictus Games plans. The former royal correspondent wrote he might have found "a way of doing traditional royal engagements." She added that this happened even though he was not part of "the firm." Bond then said it was something Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "should have been allowed" from the start.
However, Bond said Queen Elizabeth II had been "implacable" about the Sussexes' half-in, half-out plan. She argued the royal family then lost a major ****** et. Bond wrote that the monarchy lost "two people" who could have built links with "Britain's diverse communities." She also added, "William lost his brother." The Royal Observer reported that Harry and Meghan had since managed similar public-facing work. It cited his recent UK family trip and Invictus Games countdown event. For Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the royal family, Bond framed the rejected deal as both a public loss and a private rupture.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on RealityTea.
#however
3 hours ago
By Amy-Jo Crowley
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - British artificial intelligence company Quantexa is considering a multibillion-dollar stock market listing in Britain or the United States, its chief executive told Reuters.
"We can list in the UK or the U.S., or both," Vishal Marria said, adding that the company has not decided when to pursue a public offering and could remain privately held.
A U.S. listing would deal a further blow to London's stock market, which has seen a string of companies opt for U.S. exchanges. Marria said the U.S. offers a deeper pool of capital and the potential for a higher valuation than the UK.
Marria said Quantexa has been "IPO-ready" since January but declined to comment on the timing of any IPO.
#marria #market #crowley #british
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - British artificial intelligence company Quantexa is considering a multibillion-dollar stock market listing in Britain or the United States, its chief executive told Reuters.
"We can list in the UK or the U.S., or both," Vishal Marria said, adding that the company has not decided when to pursue a public offering and could remain privately held.
A U.S. listing would deal a further blow to London's stock market, which has seen a string of companies opt for U.S. exchanges. Marria said the U.S. offers a deeper pool of capital and the potential for a higher valuation than the UK.
Marria said Quantexa has been "IPO-ready" since January but declined to comment on the timing of any IPO.
#marria #market #crowley #british
2 days ago
The Eagles Communications department released an updated depth chart ahead of two days of joint practices and Saturday night's preseason game against the New England Patriots. DeVonta Smith, first-round pick Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks are listed as the three starting wide receivers. Hollywood Brown is behind Smith, while Darius Cooper sits directly behind Wicks following a productive first two weeks of training camp.
The backup quarterback competition remains unsettled. Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee remain listed as co-backups behind Jalen Hurts, with rookie Cole Payton listed fourth. Joint practices and the second preseason game will give Dalton and McKee additional opportunities to create separation.
Defensively, Philadelphia lists a five-man front featuring Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt on the edges with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo inside. Cooper DeJean is again listed as the starter at nickel cornerback and safety, reinforcing the flexibility that allows the Eagles to alter the packages based on personnel.
Riq Woolen and Quinyon Mitchell are the starting outside cornerbacks, while Andrew Mukuba occupies the other safety position. Britain Covey remains the top punt returner, and Will Shipley leads the kickoff-return group.
Position
#dalton
The backup quarterback competition remains unsettled. Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee remain listed as co-backups behind Jalen Hurts, with rookie Cole Payton listed fourth. Joint practices and the second preseason game will give Dalton and McKee additional opportunities to create separation.
Defensively, Philadelphia lists a five-man front featuring Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt on the edges with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo inside. Cooper DeJean is again listed as the starter at nickel cornerback and safety, reinforcing the flexibility that allows the Eagles to alter the packages based on personnel.
Riq Woolen and Quinyon Mitchell are the starting outside cornerbacks, while Andrew Mukuba occupies the other safety position. Britain Covey remains the top punt returner, and Will Shipley leads the kickoff-return group.
Position
#dalton
2 days ago
Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's world governing body the UCI "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.
Britain's Fin Tarling, 19, died during the Volta a Portugal on Friday following a high-speed collision with a van which had strayed on to the closed road.
A Go Fund Me page to promote young cycling talent has been set up in memory of Tarling, who rode for the NSN Cycling Development Team and was brother to Netcompany-Ineos' Josh Tarling.
Vaughters, who is co-founder and boss of the EF Education-Easypost World Tour team told BBC Sport: "What I'm really not enjoying is this sentiment that's coming from very powerful people in cycling, that says: 'What can you do? Sometimes cars just end up on the road - this is just part of doing competitive sport on the open road.' That is not true. This is preventable."
He added: "People look at the Tour de France and see a bunch of riders going through the beautiful French countryside, but fundamentally it's a very dangerous sport. From the start of my career I can't tell you how many people we've lost."
#Cycling
Britain's Fin Tarling, 19, died during the Volta a Portugal on Friday following a high-speed collision with a van which had strayed on to the closed road.
A Go Fund Me page to promote young cycling talent has been set up in memory of Tarling, who rode for the NSN Cycling Development Team and was brother to Netcompany-Ineos' Josh Tarling.
Vaughters, who is co-founder and boss of the EF Education-Easypost World Tour team told BBC Sport: "What I'm really not enjoying is this sentiment that's coming from very powerful people in cycling, that says: 'What can you do? Sometimes cars just end up on the road - this is just part of doing competitive sport on the open road.' That is not true. This is preventable."
He added: "People look at the Tour de France and see a bunch of riders going through the beautiful French countryside, but fundamentally it's a very dangerous sport. From the start of my career I can't tell you how many people we've lost."
#Cycling
2 days ago
Former Great Britain international Marius Dobel-Ober has been named as the new head coach at Truro Fencing Club.
The club, which has produced four Olympians, has recently been taken over by a firm spearheaded by former Truro head coach and Team GB Olympic coach Jon Salfield.
Dobel-Ober will be based at Truro School's Cornwall Fencing Centre.
The last British Olympian to come from the club was James Honeybone in 2012 while Brazil's Marta Baeza trained at the club ahead of her home Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro four years later.
Dobel-Ober says he has a twin mission of getting more people into the sport and coaching those who could one day compete at the highest level:
#truro #fencing #olympic #four
The club, which has produced four Olympians, has recently been taken over by a firm spearheaded by former Truro head coach and Team GB Olympic coach Jon Salfield.
Dobel-Ober will be based at Truro School's Cornwall Fencing Centre.
The last British Olympian to come from the club was James Honeybone in 2012 while Brazil's Marta Baeza trained at the club ahead of her home Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro four years later.
Dobel-Ober says he has a twin mission of getting more people into the sport and coaching those who could one day compete at the highest level:
#truro #fencing #olympic #four
2 days ago
Great Britain and Ireland now have its 10.
Still buzzing from his U.S. Amateur victory on Sunday at Merion, England's Jack Whaley was among the players named to the GB&I Walker Cup team by the R&A on Tuesday morning.
"I think I proved that I'm good in match play," Whaley said.
Whaley, whom captain Dean Robertson admitted was not in line to be selected for his debut until he lifted the Havemeyer Trophy to earn an automatic bid, joins six returners from last year's 17-9 defeat to the U.S. at Cypress Point: Englishmen Tyler Weaver, Luke Poulter and Eliot Baker, Scotland's Niall Shiels Donegan and Connor Graham, and British Amateur champion Stuart Grehan of Ireland; all six had previously secured their spots via the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
"He performed so well under the umbrella at Merion with his double gloves on, showcasing that he can not only perform brilliantly in the U.S., but he can perform in adverse weather, too," Robertson said of the 22-year-old Whaley, a rising senior at Florida State and one of seven U.S. college products representing GB&I. "Before last week, I wouldn't have seen Jack in the team, but after watching him, the talent that he's got and the humility that he's got and the way that he spoke, I'm really excited to welcome him."
#robertson #perform
Still buzzing from his U.S. Amateur victory on Sunday at Merion, England's Jack Whaley was among the players named to the GB&I Walker Cup team by the R&A on Tuesday morning.
"I think I proved that I'm good in match play," Whaley said.
Whaley, whom captain Dean Robertson admitted was not in line to be selected for his debut until he lifted the Havemeyer Trophy to earn an automatic bid, joins six returners from last year's 17-9 defeat to the U.S. at Cypress Point: Englishmen Tyler Weaver, Luke Poulter and Eliot Baker, Scotland's Niall Shiels Donegan and Connor Graham, and British Amateur champion Stuart Grehan of Ireland; all six had previously secured their spots via the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
"He performed so well under the umbrella at Merion with his double gloves on, showcasing that he can not only perform brilliantly in the U.S., but he can perform in adverse weather, too," Robertson said of the 22-year-old Whaley, a rising senior at Florida State and one of seven U.S. college products representing GB&I. "Before last week, I wouldn't have seen Jack in the team, but after watching him, the talent that he's got and the humility that he's got and the way that he spoke, I'm really excited to welcome him."
#robertson #perform
2 days ago
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role at soccer's governing body just weeks after saying its president, Gianni Infantino, had deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan.
Lamour, who is based in Zurich, all but invited Infantino to fire him in a statement to The ****** ociated Press on Aug. 1 that defended his colleagues amid intense fallout from the plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private equity funds.
Lamour wrote that staff were "deceived" by Infantino's lack of openness in planning. He released the statement on the say day Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, decided to walk away and described the $20 billion commercial subsidiary plan as "a bad deal for football."
Britain's Press ****** ociation late Monday quoted a FIFA spokesperson as saying: "FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA's Chief Operating Officer has ended."
"FIFA thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future. No further comment will be made on the matter."
#lamour
Lamour, who is based in Zurich, all but invited Infantino to fire him in a statement to The ****** ociated Press on Aug. 1 that defended his colleagues amid intense fallout from the plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private equity funds.
Lamour wrote that staff were "deceived" by Infantino's lack of openness in planning. He released the statement on the say day Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, decided to walk away and described the $20 billion commercial subsidiary plan as "a bad deal for football."
Britain's Press ****** ociation late Monday quoted a FIFA spokesperson as saying: "FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA's Chief Operating Officer has ended."
"FIFA thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future. No further comment will be made on the matter."
#lamour
3 days ago
Future plans surrounding the late Princess Diana's 30th death anniversary may reportedly put Meghan Markle's loyalty to her husband, Prince Harry, to a very difficult test. The report came amid speculation about whether the ***** ss of Sussex will join the Duke of Sussex during an alleged future trip to the UK to mark the important and quite emotional occasion.
The Sussex couple stepped down as working royals and left their royal lives in the UK behind to settle down in the US in 2020. Since then, the ***** ss of Sussex has made a few visits to Britain. She recently reunited with King Charles and Queen Camilla, alongside her husband and two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at Highgrove House.
Meghan Markle has allegedly been contemplating her future return to the UK with her husband, Prince Harry, to mark her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's 30th death anniversary. As reported by RadarOnline, a source said, "It is a hugely difficult decision for Meghan because there is no option without consequences."
The person continued that the ***** ss of Sussex "wants to support Harry during events that will be incredibly important and emotional for him." The source then explained, "But returning also means exposing herself to enormous scrutiny." The person also added, "And potentially walking straight back into unresolved family tensions."
In the meantime, per the news outlet, another insider explained, "Diana's anniversary makes everything particularly sensitive." The person continued that Prince Harry "would naturally want his wife beside him." The insider then said, "But if William and Catherine attend the same commemorations." The person continued, "The focus could quickly shift from Diana to the divisions within the family."
#sussex
The Sussex couple stepped down as working royals and left their royal lives in the UK behind to settle down in the US in 2020. Since then, the ***** ss of Sussex has made a few visits to Britain. She recently reunited with King Charles and Queen Camilla, alongside her husband and two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at Highgrove House.
Meghan Markle has allegedly been contemplating her future return to the UK with her husband, Prince Harry, to mark her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's 30th death anniversary. As reported by RadarOnline, a source said, "It is a hugely difficult decision for Meghan because there is no option without consequences."
The person continued that the ***** ss of Sussex "wants to support Harry during events that will be incredibly important and emotional for him." The source then explained, "But returning also means exposing herself to enormous scrutiny." The person also added, "And potentially walking straight back into unresolved family tensions."
In the meantime, per the news outlet, another insider explained, "Diana's anniversary makes everything particularly sensitive." The person continued that Prince Harry "would naturally want his wife beside him." The insider then said, "But if William and Catherine attend the same commemorations." The person continued, "The focus could quickly shift from Diana to the divisions within the family."
#sussex
3 days ago
According to a royal correspondent, Prince William may soon be unable to ignore Prince Harry's return to Britain. The claim arrives as relations between the brothers remain strained after the Sussexes' criticism of the royal family.
The Prince of Wales has reportedly maintained complete silence and has refused to speak to his younger brother since the release of Harry's explosive memoir, "Spare," back in 2023.
Prince William could find it harder to ignore Prince Harry's appeals for reconciliation. The royal heir has remained silent for years as Harry reached out to his family, but he may now need to address his younger brother's olive branch.
According to royal correspondent Jennie Bond speaking to the Mirror, "William, as far as we can see, seems set on concentrating on his own family and his work without the angst of dealing with his rift with Harry. But, if Harry does start to come to the UK more often and to see their father, it's going to become increasingly hard for William to ignore the situation."
Bond also explored if Princess Catherine could step in as a peacemaker. Perhaps, but only if she felt it aligned with Prince William's wishes. Still, feelings and circumstances can shift over time, so as she put it, "never say never."
#william #ignore #family #younger
The Prince of Wales has reportedly maintained complete silence and has refused to speak to his younger brother since the release of Harry's explosive memoir, "Spare," back in 2023.
Prince William could find it harder to ignore Prince Harry's appeals for reconciliation. The royal heir has remained silent for years as Harry reached out to his family, but he may now need to address his younger brother's olive branch.
According to royal correspondent Jennie Bond speaking to the Mirror, "William, as far as we can see, seems set on concentrating on his own family and his work without the angst of dealing with his rift with Harry. But, if Harry does start to come to the UK more often and to see their father, it's going to become increasingly hard for William to ignore the situation."
Bond also explored if Princess Catherine could step in as a peacemaker. Perhaps, but only if she felt it aligned with Prince William's wishes. Still, feelings and circumstances can shift over time, so as she put it, "never say never."
#william #ignore #family #younger
3 days ago
FSU's men's golfer Jack Whaley won the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. He is the first Seminole to win the tournament.
The rising senior beat Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. 4&3 over 36 holes to become the first Englishman to win the tournament since Matt Fitzpatrick in 2013 and third overall since 1911. The win earned him a spot in The 2027 Open Championship at St. Andrews and the Walker Cup in September for Great Britain.
He won the first hole with a chip-in to take an early lead and went up two holes by parring the third hole. Leng tied the game on the 10th hole with back-to-back wins. Whaley responded by retaking the lead on the 11th hole before Leng took his first lead of the day on the 13th after winning back-to-back holes.
Whaley ended the first 18 holes trailing by two before they took a short break before playing the final 18 holes. He won four straight holes to go up two after 23 holes. Leng won the 24th, but secured birdies on the 26th and 28th holes to go up three.
He clinched the championship with a birdie putt on the 33rd hole.
#tournament #since
The rising senior beat Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. 4&3 over 36 holes to become the first Englishman to win the tournament since Matt Fitzpatrick in 2013 and third overall since 1911. The win earned him a spot in The 2027 Open Championship at St. Andrews and the Walker Cup in September for Great Britain.
He won the first hole with a chip-in to take an early lead and went up two holes by parring the third hole. Leng tied the game on the 10th hole with back-to-back wins. Whaley responded by retaking the lead on the 11th hole before Leng took his first lead of the day on the 13th after winning back-to-back holes.
Whaley ended the first 18 holes trailing by two before they took a short break before playing the final 18 holes. He won four straight holes to go up two after 23 holes. Leng won the 24th, but secured birdies on the 26th and 28th holes to go up three.
He clinched the championship with a birdie putt on the 33rd hole.
#tournament #since
3 days ago
Italy beat Great Britain by one gold to finish the top of the medal table at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
With home advantage for the first time, Britain were seeking to finish top of the standings after coming third at Rome 2024.
But Italy beat Great Britain to men's 4x400m gold in a thrilling finish in the final race of the championships to make it back-to back top-place finishes.
GB remain the most successful nation in the 92-year history of the championships, having topped the medal table in Brussels in 1950 and Budapest in 1998 before finishing first at Zurich 2014, Berlin 2018 and Munich 2022.
Women's 100m - Amy Hunt (day one)
#great
With home advantage for the first time, Britain were seeking to finish top of the standings after coming third at Rome 2024.
But Italy beat Great Britain to men's 4x400m gold in a thrilling finish in the final race of the championships to make it back-to back top-place finishes.
GB remain the most successful nation in the 92-year history of the championships, having topped the medal table in Brussels in 1950 and Budapest in 1998 before finishing first at Zurich 2014, Berlin 2018 and Munich 2022.
Women's 100m - Amy Hunt (day one)
#great
3 days ago
Amy Hunt became the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships after Great Britain triumphed in the mixed 4x100m relay at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
The British quartet of Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Hunt, running in lane four, crossed the finish in a European record 39.97 seconds to beat silver medallists Germany, who finished in 40.11s, and third placed Spain.
Asher-Smith also moved to the outright top of the European Athletics Championships all-time list – for both men and women – with her 11th medal, surpassing Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's 10 with her third this week.
That already took her to seven European golds, two more than Szewinska, but she is now the lone athlete at 11 with eight.
The mixed 4×100 relay made its European championships in Birmingham, making it possible for the ambitious Hunt to set her sights on the unprecedented quadruple and Asher-Smith to write more history.
#european #smith #championships #athlete
The British quartet of Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Hunt, running in lane four, crossed the finish in a European record 39.97 seconds to beat silver medallists Germany, who finished in 40.11s, and third placed Spain.
Asher-Smith also moved to the outright top of the European Athletics Championships all-time list – for both men and women – with her 11th medal, surpassing Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's 10 with her third this week.
That already took her to seven European golds, two more than Szewinska, but she is now the lone athlete at 11 with eight.
The mixed 4×100 relay made its European championships in Birmingham, making it possible for the ambitious Hunt to set her sights on the unprecedented quadruple and Asher-Smith to write more history.
#european #smith #championships #athlete
3 days ago
Great Britain have beaten Italy in the medal table at the European Athletics Championships 2026.
After winning the 100m and 200m, Amy Hunt completed her quest for a quadruple of sprint medals as she won gold in the 4x100m mixed relay, while Dina Asher-Smith made history becoming the most decorated athlete at European level of all time.
Georgia Hunter Bell then won gold in the women's 1,500m to pull GB clear for the Italians at the top of the medal table.
European Athletics Championships medal table
#championships #britain #italy
After winning the 100m and 200m, Amy Hunt completed her quest for a quadruple of sprint medals as she won gold in the 4x100m mixed relay, while Dina Asher-Smith made history becoming the most decorated athlete at European level of all time.
Georgia Hunter Bell then won gold in the women's 1,500m to pull GB clear for the Italians at the top of the medal table.
European Athletics Championships medal table
#championships #britain #italy
3 days ago
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history as Great Britain maintained their bid to top the final medal table with mixed 4x100m relay gold at the European Championships.
Sprint sensation Hunt held up four fingers to the camera after holding off Germany's challenge on the home straight as another sell-out crowd roared the 24-year-old on to an unprecedented fourth gold of the week.
The world silver medallist completed victory for the quartet in a European record 39.97 seconds to add to her triumphs in the 100m, 200m and women's 4x100m in Birmingham.
With her eighth gold and 11th medal overall, Asher-Smith is unparalleled as the most successful athlete in the competition's 92-year history, with a team also featuring Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes extending the hosts' domination of the sprint events.
It was Great Britain's eighth gold medal, drawing them level with Italy at the top of the standings - and the team's 15th overall.
#european #x100m
Sprint sensation Hunt held up four fingers to the camera after holding off Germany's challenge on the home straight as another sell-out crowd roared the 24-year-old on to an unprecedented fourth gold of the week.
The world silver medallist completed victory for the quartet in a European record 39.97 seconds to add to her triumphs in the 100m, 200m and women's 4x100m in Birmingham.
With her eighth gold and 11th medal overall, Asher-Smith is unparalleled as the most successful athlete in the competition's 92-year history, with a team also featuring Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes extending the hosts' domination of the sprint events.
It was Great Britain's eighth gold medal, drawing them level with Italy at the top of the standings - and the team's 15th overall.
#european #x100m
3 days ago
The Olympic flag football field for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles is taking shape.
On Sunday, Canada's men and Mexico's women won bronze-medal games at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, securing the final two Olympic qualifying spots available from the tournament. Canada's men beat Mexico, 34-26, and Mexico's women beat Great Britain, 20-19.
Italy's men and Canada's women previously qualified by advancing to Saturday's gold-medal games. Canada's women beat USA, 27-20 for the gold medal, while the U.S. men beat Italy, 46-26.
The top-two non-USA finishers from the men's and women's 16-team fields earned spots in the Olympic field. The U.S. men and women had already secured Olympic spots via automatic bids awarded to the host country.
That meant significant stakes and additional drama for Sunday's bronze-medal games, with the winner of each securing an Olympic bid and the loser having to wait until 2028 for another shot at qualifying. Both games were thrillers.
#olympic #medal #beat #field
On Sunday, Canada's men and Mexico's women won bronze-medal games at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, securing the final two Olympic qualifying spots available from the tournament. Canada's men beat Mexico, 34-26, and Mexico's women beat Great Britain, 20-19.
Italy's men and Canada's women previously qualified by advancing to Saturday's gold-medal games. Canada's women beat USA, 27-20 for the gold medal, while the U.S. men beat Italy, 46-26.
The top-two non-USA finishers from the men's and women's 16-team fields earned spots in the Olympic field. The U.S. men and women had already secured Olympic spots via automatic bids awarded to the host country.
That meant significant stakes and additional drama for Sunday's bronze-medal games, with the winner of each securing an Olympic bid and the loser having to wait until 2028 for another shot at qualifying. Both games were thrillers.
#olympic #medal #beat #field
4 days ago
Mona McSharry claimed her third medal at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris after she secured bronze in the women's 50m ******* troke final.
The Olympic bronze medallist finished third in a new Irish record time of 29.95 seconds, behind winner Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania and Italy's Benedetta Pilato, who finished second, to take Ireland's medal count to five.
McSharry had already won silver in the 100m ******* troke and bronze in the 200m.
Ireland's Ellen Walshe missed out on a medal in the women's 200m ******* erfly after finishing fourth in 2:07.40 with Great Britain's Keanna MacInnes winning gold in the tight race.
Walshe had hoped to add another medal to her collection after winning gold in the 200m and 400m individual medley competitions.
#mcsharry #Gold
The Olympic bronze medallist finished third in a new Irish record time of 29.95 seconds, behind winner Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania and Italy's Benedetta Pilato, who finished second, to take Ireland's medal count to five.
McSharry had already won silver in the 100m ******* troke and bronze in the 200m.
Ireland's Ellen Walshe missed out on a medal in the women's 200m ******* erfly after finishing fourth in 2:07.40 with Great Britain's Keanna MacInnes winning gold in the tight race.
Walshe had hoped to add another medal to her collection after winning gold in the 200m and 400m individual medley competitions.
#mcsharry #Gold
4 days ago
Mona McSharry claimed her third medal at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris after she secured bronze in the women's 50m ******* troke final.
The Olympic bronze medallist finished third in a new Irish record time of 29.95 seconds, behind winner Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania and Italy's Benedetta Pilato, who finished second, to take Ireland's medal count to five.
McSharry had already won silver in the 100m ******* troke and bronze in the 200m.
Ireland's Ellen Walshe missed out on a medal in the women's 200m ******* erfly after finishing fourth in 2:07.40 with Great Britain's Keanna MacInnes winning gold in the tight race.
Walshe had hoped to add another medal to her collection after winning gold in the 200m and 400m individual medley competitions.
#Third #breaststroke #Gold #mona
The Olympic bronze medallist finished third in a new Irish record time of 29.95 seconds, behind winner Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania and Italy's Benedetta Pilato, who finished second, to take Ireland's medal count to five.
McSharry had already won silver in the 100m ******* troke and bronze in the 200m.
Ireland's Ellen Walshe missed out on a medal in the women's 200m ******* erfly after finishing fourth in 2:07.40 with Great Britain's Keanna MacInnes winning gold in the tight race.
Walshe had hoped to add another medal to her collection after winning gold in the 200m and 400m individual medley competitions.
#Third #breaststroke #Gold #mona
4 days ago
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) cleared a notable regulatory hurdle on August 10, when Britain's drug regulator authorized the company's oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron, becoming the first country in Europe to approve the pill. Shares of LLY increased more than 2% in response to the announcement, a modest but insightful reaction for a company whose weight-loss franchise has become the single most important driver of its market value.
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approved orforglipron, offered under the brand name Foundayo, for weight loss and maintenance in obese adults, as well as select overweight individuals with at least one weight-related health condition. The approval also addresses increasing blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
What sets Foundayo apart from Lilly's other weight-loss medications, as well as the majority of the GLP-1 category in general, is the format. Unlike injectable drugs like Lilly's Zepbound or Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO)'s Ozempic, Foundayo is a small, non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist that is taken as a single daily tablet. It can also be taken at any time with no food or water restrictions, making it a far more convenient regimen than some oral peptide alternatives that require fasting windows around dosing.
The clinical data that supports the approval is strong. In the ATTAIN-1 trial, which tracked 3,127 individuals with obesity for 72 weeks, participants on the 36 mg dose lost an average of 11.2% of their body weight, as opposed to 2.1% on placebo, and more than half of those on that dose lost at least 10%.
The authorization is crucial, but it is not the final step. Foundayo is not currently available through the NHS in the UK, and the drug's journey to that larger market is through the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which is completing its own cost-effectiveness study, with a decision expected on November 18. Until NICE decides, UK patients seeking the medicine will have to pay out of pocket or get it privately, a scenario that is already playing out with competing products in the category.
#foundayo #loss #NYSE #regulatory
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approved orforglipron, offered under the brand name Foundayo, for weight loss and maintenance in obese adults, as well as select overweight individuals with at least one weight-related health condition. The approval also addresses increasing blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
What sets Foundayo apart from Lilly's other weight-loss medications, as well as the majority of the GLP-1 category in general, is the format. Unlike injectable drugs like Lilly's Zepbound or Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO)'s Ozempic, Foundayo is a small, non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist that is taken as a single daily tablet. It can also be taken at any time with no food or water restrictions, making it a far more convenient regimen than some oral peptide alternatives that require fasting windows around dosing.
The clinical data that supports the approval is strong. In the ATTAIN-1 trial, which tracked 3,127 individuals with obesity for 72 weeks, participants on the 36 mg dose lost an average of 11.2% of their body weight, as opposed to 2.1% on placebo, and more than half of those on that dose lost at least 10%.
The authorization is crucial, but it is not the final step. Foundayo is not currently available through the NHS in the UK, and the drug's journey to that larger market is through the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which is completing its own cost-effectiveness study, with a decision expected on November 18. Until NICE decides, UK patients seeking the medicine will have to pay out of pocket or get it privately, a scenario that is already playing out with competing products in the category.
#foundayo #loss #NYSE #regulatory
4 days ago
Barcelona have returned to Manchester City with a third offer for Rodri after their first two proposals were rejected, according to Sportingpedia. The earlier bids were worth €50 million and €60 million respectively, while the latest proposal is reported to be around €70 million as City continue to seek €80 million.
Barcelona have increased their offer after the initial approaches failed to meet Manchester City's valuation. The gap between Barcelona's previous €60 million bid and City's reported €80 million asking price has remained the central issue in the negotiations.
The figure now under discussion is approximately halfway between those positions, putting the latest proposal at around €70 million. It remains unclear whether the amount includes performance-related bonuses.
Separately, Get Spanish Football News reported that transfer insider Ben Jacobs described the package under discussion as worth more than £60 million, or more than €70 million, and said Barcelona were optimistic about completing a deal.
Barcelona remain confident that an agreement can be reached soon, according to Sportingpedia. Rodri returned to Great Britain from Madrid after his holiday and is scheduled to resume training with Manchester City, although that may not happen if the clubs finalise a move quickly.
#rodri
Barcelona have increased their offer after the initial approaches failed to meet Manchester City's valuation. The gap between Barcelona's previous €60 million bid and City's reported €80 million asking price has remained the central issue in the negotiations.
The figure now under discussion is approximately halfway between those positions, putting the latest proposal at around €70 million. It remains unclear whether the amount includes performance-related bonuses.
Separately, Get Spanish Football News reported that transfer insider Ben Jacobs described the package under discussion as worth more than £60 million, or more than €70 million, and said Barcelona were optimistic about completing a deal.
Barcelona remain confident that an agreement can be reached soon, according to Sportingpedia. Rodri returned to Great Britain from Madrid after his holiday and is scheduled to resume training with Manchester City, although that may not happen if the clubs finalise a move quickly.
#rodri
4 days ago
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed on Saturday evening and transport was suspended after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud, leaving fans and athletes stranded at Alexander Stadium.
Athletes started queuing for official transport at 10.15pm but many did not arrive back at their hotels until 12.45am on Sunday, with some set to compete again on Sunday night.
Britain's triple gold medallist Amy Hunt was among those caught up in the chaos, with her quest for a quartet of European **** les continuing in the mixed 4x100m relay on the final day of the event.
Tournament organisers said transport operations had returned to normal in the early hours of Sunday.
A statement from Birmingham 2026 read: "Birmingham 2026 can confirm that transport operations have returned to normal following a police incident on Saturday evening.
#sunday #saturday #athletes #returned
Athletes started queuing for official transport at 10.15pm but many did not arrive back at their hotels until 12.45am on Sunday, with some set to compete again on Sunday night.
Britain's triple gold medallist Amy Hunt was among those caught up in the chaos, with her quest for a quartet of European **** les continuing in the mixed 4x100m relay on the final day of the event.
Tournament organisers said transport operations had returned to normal in the early hours of Sunday.
A statement from Birmingham 2026 read: "Birmingham 2026 can confirm that transport operations have returned to normal following a police incident on Saturday evening.
#sunday #saturday #athletes #returned
4 days ago
Italy lead Great Britain by one gold at the top of the medal table with just the evening session to come in the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Eight golds will be won at Alexander Stadium on Sunday.
With home advantage for the first time, Britain are seeking to finish top of the standings after coming third at Rome 2024 with four golds and 13 medals in total.
Hosts Italy won 11 golds, and a total of 24 medals, to top the medal table followed by France with four golds and 16 medals overall.
GB, the most successful nation in the 92-year history of the championships, topped the medal table in Brussels in 1950 and Budapest in 1998 before finishing first at Zurich 2014, Berlin 2018 and Munich 2022.
#medal #medals #total
Eight golds will be won at Alexander Stadium on Sunday.
With home advantage for the first time, Britain are seeking to finish top of the standings after coming third at Rome 2024 with four golds and 13 medals in total.
Hosts Italy won 11 golds, and a total of 24 medals, to top the medal table followed by France with four golds and 16 medals overall.
GB, the most successful nation in the 92-year history of the championships, topped the medal table in Brussels in 1950 and Budapest in 1998 before finishing first at Zurich 2014, Berlin 2018 and Munich 2022.
#medal #medals #total
4 days ago
Great Britain and Northern Ireland remain in contention to finish top of the medal table at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Among their medal hopes on the final day of action at Alexander Stadium are 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, the 4x100m mixed relay squad and both 4x400m relay teams.
Meanwhile, Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis will look to win a fourth successive European gold.
The BBC will bring you live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
Full European Championships medal table & list of GB medallists
#great
Among their medal hopes on the final day of action at Alexander Stadium are 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, the 4x100m mixed relay squad and both 4x400m relay teams.
Meanwhile, Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis will look to win a fourth successive European gold.
The BBC will bring you live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
Full European Championships medal table & list of GB medallists
#great
4 days ago
Amy Hunt won her third gold medal of a potential historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith earned a spot in the record books as Great Britain's 4x100m relay stars put on a show at the European Championships.
Britain's new sprint sensation Hunt celebrated her third ****** le in six days, following triumphs in the 100m and 200m, as the GB women's quartet claimed the hosts' second gold medal in a spectacular ending to Saturday's action in Birmingham.
The 24-year-old, who described her team-mates as "superwomen" and a "privilege to race with", will now attempt to become the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single edition in the event's 92-year history when the mixed 4x100m relay takes place on Sunday.
Team-mate Asher-Smith, meanwhile, achieved her seventh gold at the championships - 10 years after capturing her first.
With that, the 30-year-old matched the record tally also held by Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic.
#smith #team #Third
Britain's new sprint sensation Hunt celebrated her third ****** le in six days, following triumphs in the 100m and 200m, as the GB women's quartet claimed the hosts' second gold medal in a spectacular ending to Saturday's action in Birmingham.
The 24-year-old, who described her team-mates as "superwomen" and a "privilege to race with", will now attempt to become the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single edition in the event's 92-year history when the mixed 4x100m relay takes place on Sunday.
Team-mate Asher-Smith, meanwhile, achieved her seventh gold at the championships - 10 years after capturing her first.
With that, the 30-year-old matched the record tally also held by Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic.
#smith #team #Third
4 days ago
There are 50 gold medals to be won at the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
Italy lead Great Britain by two golds at the top of the medal table with just one day of the championships to go.
Ten golds will be won on the final day on Sunday.
Gold (six)
Women's 100m - Amy Hunt (day one)
#golds #european #italy
Italy lead Great Britain by two golds at the top of the medal table with just one day of the championships to go.
Ten golds will be won on the final day on Sunday.
Gold (six)
Women's 100m - Amy Hunt (day one)
#golds #european #italy
4 days ago
Great Britain and Northern Ireland remain in contention to finish top of the medal table at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Among their strongest medal hopes on the final day of action at Alexander Stadium are 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, Amy Hunt in the inaugural 4x100m mixed relay and both 4x400m relay teams.
Meanwhile, Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis will look to win a fourth successive European gold.
The BBC will bring you live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
Full European Championships medal table & list of GB medallists
#championships
Among their strongest medal hopes on the final day of action at Alexander Stadium are 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, Amy Hunt in the inaugural 4x100m mixed relay and both 4x400m relay teams.
Meanwhile, Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis will look to win a fourth successive European gold.
The BBC will bring you live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
Full European Championships medal table & list of GB medallists
#championships
4 days ago
Amy Hunt won her third gold medal of a potential historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith earned a spot in the record books as Great Britain's 4x100m relay stars put on a show at the European Championships.
Britain's new sprint sensation Hunt celebrated her third **** le in six days, following triumphs in the 100m and 200m, as the GB women's quartet claimed the hosts second gold medal in a spectacular ending to Saturday's action in Birmingham.
The 24-year-old will now attempt to become the first athlete to win four medals at a single edition in the event's 92-year history when the mixed 4x100m relay takes place on Sunday.
Team-mate Asher-Smith, meanwhile, achieved her seventh gold at the championships - 10 years after capturing her first.
With that, the 30-year-old matched the record tally also held by Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic.
#record #x100m
Britain's new sprint sensation Hunt celebrated her third **** le in six days, following triumphs in the 100m and 200m, as the GB women's quartet claimed the hosts second gold medal in a spectacular ending to Saturday's action in Birmingham.
The 24-year-old will now attempt to become the first athlete to win four medals at a single edition in the event's 92-year history when the mixed 4x100m relay takes place on Sunday.
Team-mate Asher-Smith, meanwhile, achieved her seventh gold at the championships - 10 years after capturing her first.
With that, the 30-year-old matched the record tally also held by Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic.
#record #x100m
4 days ago
The Great Britain women's team have missed out on their first chance to qualify for flag football's Olympic debut but will have another opportunity on Sunday.
The non-contact version of American football will make its Olympic bow at Los Angeles 2028 and two spots are available for both men and women at this weekend's World Championships in Germany.
After reaching the quarter-finals as group winners, GB faced Panama on Saturday and came from behind to win 26-20 and set up a semi-final clash with the USA.
Victory would have secured a spot at LA28 and GB led 21-7 in the first half after touchdowns by Grace Conway, Angelica Tait and Emily Kemp.
But the defending champions fought back to win 27-21, while Canada beat Mexico 20-6 to reach their first final since 2014.
#olympic #sunday #american
The non-contact version of American football will make its Olympic bow at Los Angeles 2028 and two spots are available for both men and women at this weekend's World Championships in Germany.
After reaching the quarter-finals as group winners, GB faced Panama on Saturday and came from behind to win 26-20 and set up a semi-final clash with the USA.
Victory would have secured a spot at LA28 and GB led 21-7 in the first half after touchdowns by Grace Conway, Angelica Tait and Emily Kemp.
But the defending champions fought back to win 27-21, while Canada beat Mexico 20-6 to reach their first final since 2014.
#olympic #sunday #american
5 days ago
Great Britain remain in contention for top spot in the medal table with just two days to go in the first European Athletics Championships to be held in this country.
Among their strongest medal hopes still to come at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium are 1500m runners Georgia Hunter Bell and Jake Wightman, Commonwealth Games long jump champion Jazmin Sawyers and five relay teams.
Athletes from 49 nations are competing for a total of 50 gold medals - including a mixed 4x100m relay for the first time - and there are 10 world champions and seven Olympic champions taking part.
One of those, the Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis, will look to win gold on the final day of action on Sunday.
The BBC will bring you comprehensive coverage of the championships on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
#relay
Among their strongest medal hopes still to come at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium are 1500m runners Georgia Hunter Bell and Jake Wightman, Commonwealth Games long jump champion Jazmin Sawyers and five relay teams.
Athletes from 49 nations are competing for a total of 50 gold medals - including a mixed 4x100m relay for the first time - and there are 10 world champions and seven Olympic champions taking part.
One of those, the Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis, will look to win gold on the final day of action on Sunday.
The BBC will bring you comprehensive coverage of the championships on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
#relay
5 days ago
Ireland's Kate O'Connor is in pole position for heptathlon gold with one event remaining at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, but Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson finds herself out of contention.
Newry-born O'Connor entered Saturday morning in third place after four events on Friday, 42 points behind overnight leader Adrianna Sulek-Schubert, but her personal best form continued in the long jump with an initial effort of 6.55m.
The 25-year-old Commonwealth Games' gold medallist followed up with 50.16 in the javelin to take her overall total to 5812 points, 51 ahead of Netherlands' Emma Oosterwegel [5761] with another Dutch athlete, Sofie Dokter [5741] in third.
Poland's Sulek-Schubert dropped to seventh after a disappointment start to Saturday.
Johnson-Thompson's struggles continued following an injury-hit build-up.
#Gold
Newry-born O'Connor entered Saturday morning in third place after four events on Friday, 42 points behind overnight leader Adrianna Sulek-Schubert, but her personal best form continued in the long jump with an initial effort of 6.55m.
The 25-year-old Commonwealth Games' gold medallist followed up with 50.16 in the javelin to take her overall total to 5812 points, 51 ahead of Netherlands' Emma Oosterwegel [5761] with another Dutch athlete, Sofie Dokter [5741] in third.
Poland's Sulek-Schubert dropped to seventh after a disappointment start to Saturday.
Johnson-Thompson's struggles continued following an injury-hit build-up.
#Gold
