The Great North Run (GNR) returns to Tyneside this weekend, with 63,000 runners taking part in the world's biggest half marathon on Sunday.
Saturday's Mini and Junior events on Newcastle's Quayside are in their 40th year and saw 13,000 young people take on courses ranging from 50m (164ft) to 4km (2.5 miles).
Gladiators Alex Gray (Apollo), Emily Steel (Dynamite) and Matty Campbell (Bionic) are ringing Saturday's starters' bell alongside GNR mascot Tyney the Tortoise, while Newcastle captain Dan Burn is Sunday's starter.
Sunday's 13.1-mile (21km) event sees runners and wheelchair users begin in Newcastle, race through Gateshead and South Tyneside before finishing in South Shields.
According to organisers, this year's Mini and Junior events are the biggest in its 40-year history.

#tyneside #junior #south #year

DETROIT — Claressa Shields wants her next fight to be her biggest one.
And she wants it to be on the biggest stage yet.
Representatives for Shields, the undisputed "GWOAT" of boxing who remains undefeated as a professional, have had recent negotiations to stage her next bout at downtown Detroit's Ford Field. Shields would be the first female boxer ever to headline a stadium card in the United States. Promoters believe the fight could draw 50,000 fans.
"We just feel like it's the right time to make history again, to break another glass ceiling," Dmitriy Salita, of Salita Promotions, told The Detroit News on Thursday.
"We would love for this milestone to happen in Detroit, as well."

#next

Some of the biggest names in women's boxing have paid tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.
Unified lightweight champion Caroline Dubois called Taylor "one of the best to ever do it", while Claressa Shields said the 40-year-old deserved to "ride off into the sunset".
Taylor beat Pili on points in Dublin to become undisputed light-welterweight champion and retires with 26 wins from 27 professional contests, Olympic gold and three undisputed ******* le triumphs across two divisions.
"Thank you so much for paving the way," Londoner Dubois wrote on X. "Wishing you happiness, success and joy for this next season."
Taylor was sharper throughout, repeatedly beating the Frenchwoman to the punch before finishing with one final burst of combinations as the crowd rose to its feet.

#irish

When Katie Taylor leaves the ring on Saturday night, she will have a claim to being the greatest women's boxer in history.
GOAT debates in combat sports are often fruitless — beyond having to compare fighters from different weight classes, different levels of competition and different millennia, we're reliably confused by both recency bias and the glow of nostalgia. We find it hard to ignore charisma and correct for its absence. We're biased, hopelessly so, and there are far too many pitfalls on the landscape. So it is refreshing then, although incredibly rare, for a fighter in the debate to transcend the question altogether.
Is Katie Taylor the greatest?
Maybe. Her staggering amateur career, culminating in Olympic gold in 2012, preceded a professional run that saw her become undisputed champion at two weight classes and dominate the lightweight division for years. She fought the best fighters of her generation, avenged her only loss, and of all her peers in the GOAT debate, she boasts the greatest singular win, defeating Amanda Serrano in an all-time classic firefight at Madison Square Garden in 2022. She went on to defeat Serrano twice more.
Others also have a claim. You might prefer earlier pioneers like Ann Wolfe or Laila Ali, or current multi-weight queen Claressa Shields. There are arguments for all.

#katie

Brooke Shields and Miley Cyrus share a warm and respectful professional relationship. The two have worked together and have also had their share of disagreements. A similar dynamic exists between Shields' daughter Rowan Henchy and Cyrus. Now, Rowan recalled about the beef between the two.
Recently, 23-year-old Rowan Henchy appeared on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio alongside some of her castmates. During the conversation, Rowan recalled a Hannah Montana moment when Miley Cyrus offered to share her mom, Brooke Shields, with her.
Henchy said, "I was such a Hannah Montana fan from the beginning, and she brought me, you know how they used to do live recordings, and there was an audience?"
"So she brought me on one time, and I just remember going up to Miley Cyrus, and I was like, 'She's my mother, not yours. And Miley was like, 'We can share her,'" she added
Later, Rowan continued, "You cannot say that to me. And mom was like, 'Okay, yes, I'm yours,'"

#like

No. 18 Tennessee will open its 2026 football season Saturday against Furman.
Kickoff between the Vols and Paladins is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. The game can be watched on SEC Network+.
Saturday will mark the third meeting between Tennessee and Furman in the all-time series, dating to 1941. The Vols have a 2-0 record in previous games contested between the two schools.
Tennessee first played the Paladins on Sept. 20, 1941, winning, 32-6, at Shields-Watkins Field in John Barnhill's debut as the Vols' head coach.
Barnhill was named head coach after Robert Neyland was called into military service. Barnhill would guide the Vols to an 8-2 overall record (3-1 SEC).

#vols #saturday #paladins #neyland

Brooke Shields stripped down to a plunging black swimsuit while sharing highlights from her latest vacation on August 28.
The Pretty Baby actress posted photos with Chelsea Handler in Croatia.
Shields shared photos and videos of her posing by a waterfall, jumping into the ocean, and exploring a town.
Brooke Shields is chasing waterfalls on her sun-soaked getaway to Croatia. In a photo dump shared on August 28, the 61-year-old star served up views in more ways than one as she stripped down to a black strapless swimsuit and struck a pose against the backdrop of a waterfall.
Brooke Shields wears a black swimsuit by a waterfall in Croatia
Credit: Instagram/Brooke Shields

#brooke #black #stripped #down

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prison officials plan to execute a man next month who was convicted of fatally shooting two real estate agents in Atlanta's suburbs more than two decades ago.
Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 33-year-old Cyndi Williams and 21-year-old Lori Brown. He is set to receive a lethal injection at the state prison near Jackson at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16, according to the Department of Corrections.
Humphreys would be the first person executed in Georgia this year. The death penalty in the state has largely been tied up in litigation over an agreement related to the coronavirus pandemic that defense lawyers contend temporarily shields many death row residents from execution. The last execution in the state was in March 2024.
Humphreys was previously scheduled to die last December, but the execution was halted after his lawyers filed a petition asking a judge to order two members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to recuse themselves from hearing his clemency petition. Humphreys' lawyers argued that the two parole board members had conflicts of interest because they had played roles during his trial.
Kimberly McCoy, one of the board members, was a victim advocate with the Cobb County district attorney's office at the time of Humphreys' trial and was ****** igned to work with the victims in the case. The other, Wayne Bennett, was the sheriff in Glynn County, where the trial was moved because of pretrial publicity, and Humphreys' lawyers argued he oversaw security for the jurors and Humphreys himself during the case.

#year #execution

A plaque has been unveiled at the former home of Liverpool Football Club's most successful manager Bob Paisley.
He took over in 1974 after Bill Shankly's shock resignation and in his nine seasons in charge, Paisley won six league **** les, three European Cups, three League Cups, a Uefa Cup, Super Cup and three Charity Shields. He was also manager of the year on six occasions.
Originally from Hetton-le-Hole on the outskirts of Sunderland, Bob Paisley spent 45 years at Liverpool as a player, physiotherapist, coach, **** istant manager, manager and director.
He lived for many years in the Liverpool suburb of Woolton where today a plaque was unveiled at his former home on Bower Road.
Paisley lived in the bungalow in Woolton during his time as Liverpool manager [BBC]

#paisley

Boxing legend Terence Crawford made the phrase popular "if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready."
This is exactly true for BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world's largest bare knuckle boxing promotion in the world, which has announced a massive shakeup for their main event for BKB 58: Miami, which takes place at the James L. Knight Center this Saturday, August 29th.
With heavyweight ******* le challenger Mark O'Neill being forced to withdraw from the fight due to visa issues, reigning BKB Heavyweight Champion Gustavo "The Cuban ******* assin" Trujillo will now defend his ******* le against multi-promotion world champion Mick "The Butcher of Shields" Terrill. The fight is being touted by many in the boxing industry as one of the biggest matchups in bare knuckle boxing history.
Terrill called for a shot against Trujillo and the heavyweight ******* le and got what he asked for on just a few days' notice. Saturday night in Miami will be his chance to become an instant BKB legend.
"The second I heard Mark was out, I knew this was my moment, so I demanded they put me in. I've always said I'll fight any man, anytime, anywhere," Terrill said. "Here's the proof. I've wanted this ******* le for a long time and now I can prove why I'm the number one heavyweight in bare knuckle boxing. This is my shot and I'm taking it. Miami, get ready. I'm on my way."

#boxing #knuckle #Miami #terrill

Charlamagne tha God is drawing a firm line around Brandy after her brother Ray J's boxing match on Saturday night.
Following his unanimous-decision victory over Orlando Brown at State Farm Arena on Aug. 15, Brandy found herself pulled into tense interaction with boxer-turned-streamer Adrien Broner. Charlamagne, clearly unimpressed, spoke out to say she has no business being anywhere near it. "I just don't like seeing Brandy in that mix," he said, characterizing the surrounding drama as a "n***a mess" — his words, not ours — according to a YouTube clip.
Brandy had shown up to State Farm Arena in support of her brother, who defeated Brown on a Salita Promotions card headlined by Claressa Shields and streamed by Zeus Network. During a pre-fight livestream, Broner accused Brandy of snubbing him after she walked into a room and greeted others before getting to him. "She just walked past me, but it's alright," Broner said on stream. In the clip, Brandy is seen acknowledging him before approaching the others in the room, including her brother.
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The singer appeared taken aback by the streamer's reaction. "I didn't walk past you. I spoke to you," Brandy told Broner calmly. She also noted that "the energy in here is interesting" and walked away with her security.

#walked #shop

Rolando "Rolly" Romero got unwanted attention early this month from Claressa Shields.
She claimed she could beat Romero.
Now he can set aside the silliness and finally get back into the ring.
Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) will put his WBA welterweight **** le on the line when he fights Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) Saturday, Aug. 22. It'll be Romero's first fight since he knocked down Ryan Garcia and won the bout by unanimous decision when they fought at Times Square in New York in May 2025.
With all due respect, Romero will be facing a tougher opponent than Shields. Lopez is coming off a loss to Shakur Stevenson by unanimous decision, but he defended the WBO world super lightweight **** le three times before losing it to Stevenson.

#romero #shields #decision

CNN's potential new parent company and its network chief have separately both floated the same idea to ******* uage viewers jittery about future meddling in the iconic cable news network's journalism.
Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Paramount leadership had discussed forming an independent editorial board to oversee CNN as it hopes to complete its merger with CNN parent company Warner Brothers Discovery. The report came days after Endeavor chief Ari Emanuel, a major proponent of the merger, pitched the idea on CNBC.
CNN has not weighed in on the idea publicly, as the network awaits the resolution of Democratic-led states' lawsuits to block the deal. But in recent months, CNN President Mark Thompson has pondered a similar setup.
Last year, during an off-the-record gathering with media executives, two people familiar with the conversations told Semafor that Thompson was questioned about how he would preserve the network's journalistic independence amid broader speculation that CNN would likely come under new ownership. The gathering included senior figures in media and media-focused nonprofits, many of whom were increasingly concerned about preserving news media amid a period of radical change.
Thompson suggested that the network could establish an independent board, similar to British models like the Guardian's Scott Trust, which shields the UK media outlet from business-side meddling.

#parent #chief #independent

Claressa Shields made a powerful return to middleweight on Sunday, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC ******* les in Atlanta.
Fighting at middleweight for the first time since 2023, the five-division world champion dropped three classes to face 42-year-old Scott of Australia.
Dominant from the start, Shields shifted through the gears to seal a fourth career stoppage win and take her professional record to 19-0 - with Wales' Lauren Price in her sights.
"It was a hard camp," said Shields, an Olympic champion in 2012 and 2016. "I always tell myself that everything is easy work, but it was a really hard camp.
"I cut 38 pounds. I started 14 weeks ago at 198 and then I got down to 160.

#scott #middleweight #champion #camp

Tesehki - Big Lex
Tesehki and Big Lex threw down for three rounds, and I'm convinced, if Big Lex had taken boxing or another sport seriously, she would have a serious opportunity. Lex won a unanimous decision.
While the ladies won't be confused for Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott anytime soon, they definitely upstaged Ray J and Orlando Brown, a celebrity boxing match that was sadly comedic just before them. Lex and Tesehki are stars of Zeus Network's Baddies reality show where brawls are commonplace. Lex showed she is a real athlete and Tesehki is plenty tough and durable. Let's talk boxing.
Winner: Big Lex
Opponent: Tesehki

#tesehki #baddies

As a star boxer, Claressa Shields has it all. Well, almost.
Two Olympic gold medals. Nineteen world **** les. A pro record of 18-0.
But, only three knockouts.
"I have more knockouts than she has wins,'' Laila Ali said last yaer.
Indeed, Ali does, having finished her career 24-0 with 21 knockouts.

#knockouts #shields

The BBC is not responsible for any changes to dates and fixtures.
15 August
Atlanta, USA
Kaye Scott (c) v Claressa Shields (WBC & WBA middleweight ******* les) - live on DAZN
21 August

#dates

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By Diana Novak Jones
Aug 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok and Snap Inc's Snapchat over claims they designed their products to ‌be addictive to young users.
The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ‌ruling requiring them to face more than 3,000 lawsuits filed in federal court, saying the companies had appealed too early.
The companies had argued that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 — which generally shields online companies from claims over content posted by their users — also bars lawsuits claiming they failed to warn the public about the addictive nature of their platforms.

#court #TikTok #platforms

Brooke Shields showed that a little gray hair and a few wrinkles are nothing to be embarrassed about as she took part in the internet's "bully" trend.
The 61-year-old actress joined her daughter Grier Henchy for a playful TikTok challenge on August 8 that showed her being mockingly insulted to see how she would respond.
Rather than getting defensive, Shields responded to each jab with quick-witted answers that showed just how comfortable she is in her own skin.
"OK, I'm going to insult you like a bully, and you need to tell me how you would respond," Henchy, 20, told her mom in the video.
She then playfully attacked her by telling her she had a lot of grey hair, but Shields replied it was "a sign of maturity".

#showed #hair #bully #brooke

Claressa Shields knows how to draw a crowd. Now the boxing star is adding extra glitz and glam.
High-profile rappers will be part of the show and famous boxers are expected to be in attendance when Shields fights Kaye Scott for the women's WBC and WBA world middleweight ****** les Saturday, Aug. 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, will be accompanied on her ring walk by Lotta, the Grammy-award nominated rapper. YG and Diamond the Body, two other notable rappers, will accompany two other fighters on their ring walks.
Also, Shields' team is saving VIP seats for retired boxer star Floyd Mayweather Jr., fellow retired boxing star Terrence Crawford and current boxing sensation Shakur Stevenson, and reserving VIP spots for two more rappers, Kevin Gates and Shields' boyfriend, Papoose.
"Claressa is a real bona fide star,'' Dmitriy Salita, Shields' promoter, told USA TODAY Sports. "And I think she's the biggest selling star.''

#rappers #ring #retired

Claressa Shields Vs. Kaye Scott
Claressa Shields is in an unfamiliar position in her next fight. She's still the favorite, but when she clashes with Kaye Scott on August 15 in Atlanta, Shields will be the challenger. Scott will be defending her WBC and WBA middleweight ******* les, but no one is giving her much of a chance to beat Shields. Let's talk boxing.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Broadcast: DAZN from 9 p.m. ET, early undercard on Zeus Network

#atlanta

By Diana Novak Jones
Aug 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok, and other social media companies over claims they designed their products to be addictive to ‌young users.
The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the companies' bid to reverse a lower court's ruling forcing them ‌to face more than 3,000 lawsuits over the claims filed in federal court, concluding that the appeal came too early in the litigation.
The defendants, which also include Snap Inc's Snapchat, had argued that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 -- which generally shields online companies from claims over content posted by their users - also bars lawsuits claiming they failed to warn the public about the addictive nature of their platforms.
Most appeals come after a case has concluded with a ruling or a verdict. Meta had argued that Section 230 provided it broad immunity and that it should be able to appeal the lower court's decision immediately. But ‌the 9th Circuit said Section 230 provides a ⁠defense to liability, not immunity from lawsuits, so the appeal was premature.

#court #Companies #appeal #platforms

Brooke Shields has gone viral on TikTok for participating in a new trend
A now-viral video posted by her youngest daughter Grier shows her responding to hypothetical insults about her looks and career
Shields shares 20-year-old Grier and 23-year-old daughter Rowan with husband Chris Henchy
Brooke Shields is setting a model example on how to handle naysayers with grace.
The supermodel's confidence shone in a new TikTok video posted by her 20-year-old daughter Grier, who asked her mom to respond to her "bully"-like insults while participating in a viral video trend on the app.

#daughter #participating

DAZN, 5:00 am ET Teremoana Teremoana vs DeAndre Savage
From Gold Coast, Australia. Teremoana was a breakout from the 2024 Paris Olympics, arguably the 2nd best in the big boy division. Unfortunately, he caught a bad bracket and had to face professional Olympian Bakhodir Jalolov before the medal rounds. But, he earned himself enough attention to kickstart a pro career, and headlines the show in just his 12th professional outing. Savage is a 35 year old American with an 11-1 (11 KO) record, and much will be said about that in the commentary buildup to the main event. But, he's fought most of his career in Colombia and Mexico, and his two fights in the USA resulted in a no contest and his only pro loss. Michael Zerafa appears in support here against BoxRec's 194th ranked middleweight, Alejandro Ortiz. Teremoana is very exciting… But, a 5 am Wednesday start for a relatively unknown prospect isn't exactly a live coverage gold mine. So, this will be a follow along thread in The Feed!, and I'd expect at least one or two of the staffers here to jump in for the main event.
From Johnson City, Tennessee. It's the greatest event in the boxing-adjacent business, and arguably one of the greatest sporting shows of any kind in modern America. If you're new to the Brawl, here's the recap of Brawl #13 . Dozens of amateur fights with three one-minute rounds, fast pace, lots of action and excitement, and an unconventional but delightful commentary team guiding you through it all. The main event here features Frankie LaPenna, a Michigan man who apparently got online famous doing videos while wearing a fake ****** , taking on brawl regular Sasquatch. Catfish Cooley is out from commentary again, with Stalekracker, a former police officer who now cooks Cajun food online to promote his thriving spice business and has a vibe that can best be described as a hybrid of Guy Fieri and Dog the Bounty Hunter, subbing in as a guest. Many beloved favorites return, including Tennessee Cornbread, Lil' Smokey, Man Bear Pig vs Hook Hogan, Big Daddy T, and Lil' Terry fighting Lil' Fire after Fire knocked out Terry's brother Larry in 10 seconds in the last brawl. It's $22.99, and it's the best entertainment value you'll ever get.
ON THE UNDERCARD: Let's spotlight some exciting new names, shall we? How about The Intubator? Can House Arrest handle the Macho Man? Any interest in The Toothless ****** assin or Take-A-Shot Brandi? Wet Willie? One Leg Big Ed? Discount Destroyer? Mullet Trash? And, which will be the lady fight of the night? Throat Goat vs Big Thumper? Or 1st Class White Trash vs Trainwreck Tracy?
From Atlanta, Georgia, for Scott's WBC and WBA middleweight ****** les. Shields is the self proclaimed "GWOAT," ("Greatest Woman of All Time, presumably because Fran Drescher's lawyers are very protective of copyright) and effectively out of real challenges because of the talent gap between her and anyone near her size. Shields dabbled in MMA, tried to make being a female heavyweigh

Brooke Shields and her family welcomed a new puppy named Shippy into their home
Shippy joins the family's other dogs, Tuzi and Cluny, who were both rescued
The Shields-Henchy family mourned the loss of their dog Pepper in 2023
Brooke Shields has welcomed a new puppy into her family!
"So, there has been a really large development in the Shields-Henchy household," Shields' daughter, Rowan Francis Henchy, began in a Monday, Aug. 3, clip posted to TikTok.

#brooke #cluny #pepper

SOUTH BEND — Everyone ***** ociated with Notre Dame football is still reveling in the newness of Shields Family Hall, the mammoth football facility that opened on July 31 ahead of fall training camp.
"I'm still learning the building," senior safety and team captain Adon Shuler said Tuesday at Notre Dame Stadium. "I keep joking around with Drayk (Bowen) like, 'We need a map.' That's how big the building is."
Officially listed at more than 150,000 square feet and built at an estimated cost of more than $100 million, the facility replaces the 21-year-old Guglielmino Athletics Complex, which had housed Notre Dame's football offices and training facilities in its 97,000 square feet.
The move to Shields represents "a huge upgrade," Shuler said, calling it "a breath of fresh air" amid the dog days of August.
"It's just humbling," he added. "I haven't really been able to enjoy the whole thing yet, but we're going to be in there all day and night during camp.

#camp #building

Boston United have signed striker Lennon Wheeldon, following his release from Championship side Derby County.
The 20‑year‑old re‑joins the Pilgrims on a one‑year deal, with an option for a second, having previously spent three months on loan at the club during the 2024-25 season.
Wheeldon also had a loan spell at South Shields last term, making 33 appearances and scoring five goals.
He made three senior appearances for Derby before his release in May and had been on trial with League Two Northampton Town prior to agreeing his move to Boston.

#release #three #appearances #lennon

Rochdale midfielder Will Jenkins faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
He picked up the injury in Dale's pre-season friendly with Halifax Town last Tuesday.
Jenkins, 24, followed manager Ian Watson to the League Two club from South Shields this summer.
"It's the worst possible news," Watson told the club website.
"He's pretty much done everything that you can do inside the knee, which is heartbreaking for him. It was a dream move, and I thought he showed really quickly that he was more than capable at the level."

#injury #rochdale #south

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football has a new facility worth checking out.
The team's X.com (formerly known as Twitter) page has a video out in which you can watch a drone fly around the new Jack and Kathy Shields Family Hall.
Facilities like this aren't just meant to make current players feel comfortable or to help the current coaching staff have the resources they need for practices and meetings. They also help impress recruits, perhaps convincing them to choose Notre Dame.
The facility looks impressive -- check it out for yourself below.
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#formerly #Help

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 04: Claressa Shields visits "The Big Tigger Morning Show" on V-103 Atlanta at Audacy Atlanta on May 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
The G.W.O.A.T is back in the ring in August and she's taking on a couple of challenges in her return. Claressa Shields is dropping back down in weight, which may not be an easy task for an athlete who has become accustomed to competing in a bigger division. And Shields is facing Kaye Scott, a woman who knows she's being seen as a walkover opponent, but who is determined to prove otherwise. Let's talk boxing.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Streaming: DAZN, from 9 p.m. ET

#georgia