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Scottish climber seals 1,072-summit 'full house' with Highlands finale
sport2 days ago

Scottish climber seals 1,072-summit 'full house' with Highlands finale

Laura Baillie has joined a select group of about 100 climbers to complete the Scottish Mountaineering Club's 'full house'—1,072 summits across Munros, Munro Tops, Corbetts, Grahams, Donalds and Furths—by finishing on Carn na h-Easgainn in the Highlands. The 38-year-old non-professional climber celebrated with family, including her 89-year-old grandmother, after years of remote treks, camping and variable weather; the feat highlights the challenge of Scotland's hills and the club's strict criteria.

via BBC|
#climbing#full-house#mountaineering
Prince William Intervenes After Prince George Says No to Tandem Bike Joke at Commonwealth Games
sport22 days ago

Prince William Intervenes After Prince George Says No to Tandem Bike Joke at Commonwealth Games

During a Commonwealth Games visit in Glasgow, the Prince and Princess of Wales watched netball and cycling before William stepped in when TV presenter Gethin Jones asked Prince George a question about riding a tandem in the velodrome; George bluntly replied 'No', prompting William to joke that they embarrass him, as the family also met athletes at Wales House and interacted with Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy, with Charlotte and Louis joining in on the day’s activities.

via Daily Express|
#commonwealth-games#gethin-jones#prince-george
Kuwaki clinches Women's Open in dramatic playoff at Royal Lytham
sport22 days ago

Kuwaki clinches Women's Open in dramatic playoff at Royal Lytham

Shiho Kuwaki won the 2026 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes in a dramatic second playoff, beating Esther Henseleit after both finished five-under in regulation. Henseleit birdied the 18th to force extra holes, and Kuwaki sealed the title on the second playoff hole, becoming the third Japanese winner in eight editions as the event’s $10m prize pool was decided. Overnight leader Yealimi Noh faded; Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finished at -1. Kuwaki paid tribute to supporters and her team in a moment described as special.

via BBC|
#esther-henseleit#golf#playoff
World Cup under threat as 55 nations weigh boycott over FIFA privatization plan
sport27 days ago

World Cup under threat as 55 nations weigh boycott over FIFA privatization plan

European football bodies are weighing a World Cup boycott after Gianni Infantino unveiled plans to spin off part of FIFA into a private enterprise and raise billions; UEFA publicly opposes the move, warning football’s governance should not be traded, and an emergency meeting is planned as nations threaten to act if the plan isn’t reversed. Infantino argues the funding would boost support for member associations, but European participation could be at risk, risking chaos at the next World Cup, with Brazil hosting the Women’s World Cup next year referenced in the coverage.

via Daily Express|
#boycott#fifa#infantino
Centre Court Showdown: Sinner Seeks Back-to-Back Wimbledon Title Against Zverev
sport1 month ago

Centre Court Showdown: Sinner Seeks Back-to-Back Wimbledon Title Against Zverev

Jannik Sinner defends his Wimbledon title against Alexander Zverev in a Centre Court final, with Sinner aiming for back-to-back crowns while Zverev looks to back up his French Open triumph; Sinner has won nine straight against Zverev, and the match features high-stakes serves and long rallies as both try to claim major glory.

via The Independent|
#alexander-zverev#centre-court#jannik-sinner
England edge Mexico thriller to reach World Cup quarter-finals
sport1 month ago

England edge Mexico thriller to reach World Cup quarter-finals

England survived a late scare to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring a quick-fire double and Harry Kane converting a late penalty after Jarell Quansah was sent off; Mexico pressed in stoppage time but England held on to set up a last-8 clash with Norway as Tuchel publicly criticised the referee and VAR.

via The Independent|
#england-football-team#harry-kane#mexico-football
Lightning Triggers FIFA Weather Protocol in Mexico–England World Cup Delay
sport1 month ago

Lightning Triggers FIFA Weather Protocol in Mexico–England World Cup Delay

Lightning near the Mexico City stadium activated FIFA’s weather protocol for World Cup 2026, delaying the Mexico v England last‑16 match; NOAA rules require stopping play if a lightning strike is detected within eight miles, triggering a 30‑minute countdown that resets with each strike and can lead to a restart on a shortened timeline or, if conditions don’t improve, a postponement with the clock resumed from the pause.

via The Independent|
#fifa#lightning#noaa
Osaka stuns Sabalenka as Wimbledon crowd boos on Centre Court
sport1 month ago

Osaka stuns Sabalenka as Wimbledon crowd boos on Centre Court

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was booed on Centre Court after angrily launching a ball as Naomi Osaka defeated her in the Wimbledon fourth round, ending Sabalenka’s run. Sabalenka said her level was low and she needed to adjust, while Osaka advanced to the quarter-finals, the first Grand Slam quarter-final she has reached on a surface other than hard court.

via The Independent|
#aryna-sabalenka#centre-court#naomi-osaka
Late-night England-Mexico World Cup clash prompts pubs open, schools flex hours, police on alert
sport1 month ago

Late-night England-Mexico World Cup clash prompts pubs open, schools flex hours, police on alert

Pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 05:00 BST to broadcast England’s 1am World Cup last-16 match with Mexico, while schools are urged to be flexible for late-night viewing. Police will deploy extra officers and conduct more breath-testing to deter disorder and drink-driving, with a no-spoiler BBC rerun planned and officials advising parents to balance celebrations with Monday morning schooling as FIFA weighs scheduling changes for the game.

via BBC|
#england#police#pubs