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BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Camanachd Cup holders Kingussie, Oban, Fort and 'More reach semis
Tulloch Camanachd Cup holders Kingussie swept into the semi-finals with a 5-0 victory at miles along the road in Kiltarlity, it was the same score line for Oban Camanachd over Lovat. Newtonmore overcame a shock early setback to dispose of National Division hosts Inveraray 4-1 and a last-minute 2-1 winner at Rearaig sent Fort William through against once possible relegation candidates, progressed to the top half of the Mowi Premiership with a 4-0 home win over Borthwick struck for Kingussie after just two minutes but the real match winner was Roddy Young, who grabbed a double late in the first half, and two more in the Lord, Daniel MacVicar and Ross Campbell in the first half, then Daniel MacCuish and Malcolm Clark in the second, gave Oban Camanachd a clear passage into the last Donnan's early goal for National Division strugglers Inveraray opened the door for a possible surprise and, although Steven MacDonald quickly replied for the Premiership title contenders, the score remained level into the second half. An Iain Robinson double and a goal from Joe Coyle secured resurgent Newtonmore's 11th consecutive league and cup Nixon grabbed an early breakthrough for Kinlochshiel, which was very quickly cancelled out by Victor Smith. The tie progressed to the cusp of extra time before Ewen Campbell snatched Fort's Portree, an early own goal from Ian McCall was followed by a Dan MacDonald goal on either side of one from Ruaraidh MacLeod to secure Skye's fourth consecutive league victory and fifth who beat pointless Strathglass 4-0, and Col Glen, who defeated Kilmallie 3-1 in their games in hand, closed in on National Division leaders Lochaber.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🗞️ Today's headlines: Spain flawless, Alcaraz unstoppable
Spain signed off their Euro Women's campaign with a 1-3 win over Italy in their final group stage match yesterday. Montse Tomé's side showed they are one of the top favourites and are already looking forward to the semi-finals against hosts Switzerland on July 18. Advertisement In addition to the women's national team, Alcaraz is the other big star in the Spanish newspapers after securing his place in the Wimbledon final: he will face Sinner. DIARIO AS: ALCARAZ ON FIRE MUNDO DEPORTIVO: IMPLACABLE DIARIO MARCA: ON COURSE FOR THE SIXTH DIARIO SPORT: UNSTOPPABLE Which front page do you prefer on this Saturday, July 12? This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 MIGUEL MEDINA - AFP or licensors
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Joe Canning: Kilkenny must get big calls right to be successful again
Kilkenny win so many matches every year that everyone has a clear idea of how they do it. It's never a mystery when they win. They're probably the most predictable team in the country. Last Sunday, all of that went out the window. It wasn't just that they lost, but how they lost: conceding four goals; not scoring a goal; not being able to manage the game against 14 men; surrendering a lead going down the stretch. None of that tallies with the way Kilkenny normally do their business. Goals were the theme of the weekend. Over the two semi-finals, 13 goals were scored. Even Dublin managed two and threatened a couple of others. Kilkenny didn't look remotely like scoring a goal until John Donnelly's shot in stoppage time was blocked on the line by Robert Doyle. The last time Kilkenny failed to score a goal in Croke Park was the 2022 Leinster final, a low scoring game that they won. Before that, you must go back another three years. READ MORE TJ Reid has always been a goal threat throughout his career but that didn't materialise on Sunday. The most effective way for Kilkenny to get the ball into his hand now is to drop it on his head, but there wasn't enough high ball going into him. His free taking was terrific on a tricky day, and he picked off his points from play, but Kilkenny needed to do more to get him into the game. Tipperary's Bryan O'Mara and Ronan Maher compete for a high ball with Kilkenny's TJ Reid and Adrian Mullen. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho They also needed a lot more from Eoin Cody and especially Adrian Mullen. He came up with two points just before he was taken off, but that substitution had been on their minds for a good while before they eventually got Stephen Donnelly on to the field. Cody and Mullen need to lead this Kilkenny attack. Not scoring a goal is a much bigger issue when you concede four. Over the years, Kilkenny have been ruthless in defence of their own goal. That wasn't the case on Sunday. Darragh McCarthy and Jason Forde got through much too easily and Oísin O'Donoghue should never have been allowed get his shot away. All three were brilliant finishes but they weren't well defended. In those situations, you would expect someone to give away a foul. You might say that's cynical but every team thinks like that. The black card penalty is obviously a deterrent but if the move gets that close to goal somebody hasn't done their job farther out. The John McGrath goal that gave Tipp a lifeline in the first 15 minutes was different. I thought it was actually well defended but the ball just broke to McGrath and his finish was top class. He used the wall of players in front of him as a shield and Eoin Murphy didn't have a clear sight of McGrath as he was striking the ball. That was pure class. This Kilkenny team are at a crossroads now. The same bunch of core players have been around for the last few years without winning an All-Ireland. In that time, they've won six Leinster titles in a row, but I don't know how much value Kilkenny people would place on that. I'd say it's a bit like Kerry with the Munster football championship; it only matters when they don't win it. In Kilkenny, just like Kerry, the year is only a success if you win the All-Ireland. Of the four teams left last weekend, Kilkenny had by far the most experience of playing big games in Croke Park, and yet they came up short again. Apart from Richie Reid, who was a sub goalie in 2015, Eoin Murphy and TJ Reid were the only players in the Kilkenny set-up last weekend who had All-Ireland medals. The worrying thing for them is that when you looked through the subs it was hard to see players who could change the game. In the last couple of years, Richie Hogan, Walter Walsh, Cillian Buckley and Conor Fogarty have all retired and with them a wealth of experience left the dressingroom. They all did a stint as impact subs before they finished up. Kilkenny had a good under-20 team this year but were well beaten by an exceptional Tipperary team in the final. It is extremely unusual that three players from that team have made a breakthrough with the Tipp seniors this season – McCarthy and Sam O'Farrell starting, O'Donoghue coming on – because it is a huge jump to make. Tipperary's Darragh McCarthy celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Kilkenny last weekend. Photograph: Leah Scholes/Inpho None of the Kilkenny under-20s were able to make that leap, but Kilkenny will have to try to bring some of them through next year. If Derek Lyng stays on as manager he will have some big calls to make. If Kilkenny come back with the same team, it's hard to see them winning the All-Ireland next year. Liam Cahill made a lot of changes since last year. He took a chance on some young players, and his faith has been rewarded. Darragh McCarthy hasn't been scoring much from play in recent games, but he worked very hard last Sunday and held up the ball. His discipline is obviously something that needs to be cleaned up. You'd often hear fellas saying if you're going to get a yellow card or a red card, make sure it's a good one. Neither of his bookings last Sunday were good. The first one was worse than the second, but they were both needless. For a young player, especially a forward, two red cards in the same year is not good. He needs to learn fast. There's going to be a massive buzz around both counties for the next 10 days. I'm sure Tipp and Cork will have A versus B games this weekend and in my experience the B team often wins those matches because those players have nothing to lose. Some of them are only trying to break into the match day 26. At this stage Cork and Tipp don't have any secrets from each other. Coming up with something new on Sunday week could swing it.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Wimbledon diary: Stars mix in the Royal Box and Sonay Kartal gets her tattoo
Stars of sport and screen mixed in the Royal Box as Wimbledon reached the semi-final stage. Sir Stephen Fry, Rob Bryon, Sir David Suchet and Ben Whishaw rubbed shoulders with Bjorn Borg, Emma Hayes and Oliver Bearman, among others. The luminaries watched Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek reach their first Wimbledon finals, with the women's winner to be crowned on Saturday. Lightning strikes Sonay Kartal has wasted no time keeping her promise to immortalise her Wimbledon run in ink. After asking fans for design ideas, Kartal appears to have settled for a reminder of her Centre Court debut. The 23-year-old walked out for her fourth round clash against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to a bolt of lightning and crash of thunder. Rafa still hitting aces Not all memorable sporting moments on grass occur at Wimbledon this fortnight. Rafael Nadal appears to be enjoying his retirement, with the Spaniard taking a leaf out of Andy Murray's book by working on his golf game. And the two-time former Wimbledon champion celebrated a hole in one on Thursday. Mum's the word Belinda Bencic had a special warm-up buddy at the Aorangi Park practice facility. The Swiss combined preparing for her clash with Swiatek by hanging out with baby daughter Bella. Final celebrations The happiest winners of the day were Australian Rinky Hijikata and Dutchman David Pel after they won a nail-biter in the men's doubles semi-finals. Picture of the day Quote of the day 'You're not going to see a Roland Garros press conference, so anyone who was waiting for that, you can leave right now' – No sour grapes this time from Aryna Sabalenka. Friday's weather forecast Sunny with highs of 33C, according to the Met Office.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who's who in the royal box at Wimbledon? Bjorn Borg joins line-up of sports legends and entertainers including Ellie Goulding and Rob Brydon
The competition at Wimbledon is heating up as contenders battle it out in the semi-finals today, much like the fans watching the action unfold in London's baking temperatures. Fans sat in London 's balmy 29C at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to watch the Ladies' Singles semi-final match between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova of the United States on day eleven of the championships. While yesterday's Royal Box turnout included members of the Royal Family , including Queen Camilla and the King's nephew, Peter Phillips , today featured a selection of famous actors and sports stars. Among them was Sir Stephen Fry , 67, who didn't compromise his outfit because of the weather, with the English broadcaster pulling out all the sartorial stops in tweed blazer and blue shirt. Also upping the Royal Box's style points was singer Ellie Goulding . The 38-year-old Burn singer put on a stunning display in a striped white and grey dress. Meanwhile, former tennis star Bjorn Borg upped the star power in the Royal Box today, with the event no doubt evoking memories of the time he first stormed Wimbledon's Centre Court in 1973. British tennis champion and presenter Annabel Croft, 58, was also there today, looking radiant in an all-white ensemble. Other notable spectators on day 11 included Harry Potter actress Fiona Shaw and Gavin and Stacey's Rob Brydon. 1. Sir David Suchet 2. Ben Whishaw 3. Lord and Lady Vallance of Balham 4. Cherie Blair 5. Emma Hayes 6. Ellie Goulding 7. Bjorn Borg 8. Fiona Shaw 9. Rob Brydon 10. Jonathan Edwards 11. Annabel Croft 12. Julia Gillard 13. Stephen Fry and Jo Crocker 1. Sir David Suchet, OBE Sir David Suchet was among the famous faces in the Royal Box on day 11 of the Wimbledon Championships Best known for bringing Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot to life onscreen, David Suchet is one of the UK's most recognisable actors. Born in London and raised in Kent where he was educated at boarding school, Suchet began his acting career in 1969. Twenty years later, he was case in ITV's Agatha Christi's Poirot; the role that came to define his career. Now 79, Suchet is well regarded as one of the finest stage, screen and television actors the UK has to offer. He has long been married to fellow actress Sheila Ferris and the couple share two children, Robert and Katherine. In 2020, he was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to drama and charity. 2. Ben Whishaw Actor Ben Whishaw sat in the Royal Box to watch Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. play the women's singles semifinal match Ben Whishaw is an acclaimed English actor best known for playing Q in the James Bond films Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die. He rose to prominence with his breakthrough role in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer and later won critical acclaim for his work in television dramas, such as A Very English Scandal and This Is Going to Hurt. Whishaw, despite his fame, is known for being intensely private and rarely appears at high-profile celebrity events - making his Royal Box appearance at Wimbledon all the more notable. He is widely respected within the acting world for his subtlety and commitment to complex roles. 3. Lord and Lady Vallance of Balham Lord Patrick Vallance, former government chief scientific adviser, arrives on day eleven, with his wife Sophia Ann Dexter behind him Lord Vallance of Balham is a distinguished British physician and scientist who gained national prominence as the UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser from 2018 to 2023. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, often appearing alongside government officials in public briefings. His contributions to science and public health were recognised in 2022 when he was knighted and, in 2024, he was appointed Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation. Lady Vallance, Sophia Ann Dexter, is a former general practitioner and has been a steadfast supporter of her husband's career. The couple married in 1986 and have three children together. They are often seen attending high-profile events, including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 4. Cherie Blair, CBE Cherie Blair, the spouse of former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair, appeared in high spirits as she watched the action in the Royal Box Cherie Blair is a barrister and writer, married to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Born in Lancashire and raised in Merseyside, Cherie studied law at university and became Queen's Council (now King's Council) in 1995. In 2000, three years after moving into 10 Downing Street when Tony Blair's Labour Party won a landslide 1997 General Election victory, Cherie founded Matrix Chambers, which specialises in human rights law. Cherie and Tony met in 1976 while they were both studying to become barristers. They married four years later. The couple share three children; Euan, Nicholas, Kathryn and Leo - who was born in the year 2000 when the couple were living in 10 Downing Street. 5. Emma Hayes Manager of the United States football team, Emma Hayes, is pictured sitting in the Royal Box on Thursday afternoon Emma Hayes is one of the most successful managers in women's football, having led Chelsea Women to a record number of league titles and FA Cup victories during her time in charge. She recently stepped down from her Chelsea role to take over as head coach of the United States Women's National Team - one of the most prestigious jobs in global football. Hayes was awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to football and is regularly seen commentating on matches and speaking on issues ranging from equality to motherhood. Joining her in the Royal Box was her mother, Miriam, who is frequently seen alongside her daughter at matches and public appearances. Miriam is the proud mother of Emma. Born and raised in Camden Town, London, Miriam has been a lifelong Chelsea FC supporter. 6. Ellie Goulding 38-year-old singer Ellie Goulding put on a stunning display in a striped dress on day 11 of the competition British singer Ellie Goulding, 38, from Hereford, was among the lucky few to watch day 11 of Wimbledon from the Royal Box. The Starry Eyed singer is a regular face at the sporting event and has taken to the Royal Box on numerous occasions. Ellie's string of successful hits has seen her win three Brit Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 17 BMI London Awards, as well as two Grammy nominations. She's no stranger to high-profile events, and earlier this month, she surprised fans by attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice alongside the likes of Leonard DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian. Her appearance at the wedding came as a slight surprise to fans, as no connection between her and the bride and groom is publicly known. Last year, the pop star and her estranged husband, Casper Jopling, confirmed their split in February 2024, after four years of marriage. 7. Bjorn Borg Former world number one tennis plyer Bjorn Borg sported a tan as he watched the action unfold today Bjorn Borg is a Swedish former professional tennis player, and was previously ranked as the world's number one player in the men's singles. The 69-year-old is no stranger to SW19, having won five consecutive Grand Slam titles in the late seventies and early eighties. Borg is also a regular fixture in the royal box, and has been spotted among the spectators every year since 2015. Once dubbed the 'rock star of tennis' and 'the ice man' thanks to his cool demeanour, his rakish looks attracted a lot of attention from female fans at the height of his career. He was previously married to childhood sweetheart, tennis player Mariana Simionescu, fathered a child with Jannike Bjorling, who he met while judging a wet T-shirt competition, and then married Loredana Berte, an Italian glamour model. But he appears to be happily settled with Patricia, whose Instagram bio describes the Borgs as 'one happy family'. It was 1976 when Borg won his first Wimbledon men's title, aged 20, to start a run of five wins in a row that would turn him into a bonafide tennis legend. 8. Fiona Shaw CBE Pictured: Fiona Shaw and comedian Rob Brydon sit in the Royal Box to watch Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Amanda Anisimova From an uptight housewife in the Harry Potter franchise to an enigmatic MI5 boss in Killing Eve, Fiona Shaw's acting talents know no bounds. The 67-year-old Irish actress, who has won numerous awards over the years for her film, television and theatre roles, grew up in Co. Cork. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Shaw went on to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company for several years. Her career has seen her star alongside Tinseltown's finest including Tom Selleck, Maggie Smith and Jodie Comer as she takes on roles in Hollywood blockbusters and BBC dramas. She joined fellow actor Rob Brydon in Centre Court's Royal Box this afternoon, donning a dusty rose shirt with V-neck detailing as she caught the women's semi-final. 9. Rob and Claire Brydon Actor Rob Brydon, known for his role at Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey, was joined by his wife Claire Welsh actor Rob Brydon, 60, is a comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer, best known for his role Bryn West in Gavin and Stacey, and for hosting Would I Lie To You? on the BBC. He has carved out an enormously varied entertainment career after studying drama in Cardiff before stints in radio, as a voice-over artist, and as a shopping channel presenter. He has also acted alongside Kenneth Branagh in the West End show The Painkiller, and launched a podcast where he chats to celebrity pals. Brydon was married to Martina Fitchie from 1992 to 2000 and they have two daughters and a son together, Katie, Amy and Harry. Since 2006, he has been married to Claire Holland, who attended alongside him today, and they have two sons, Tom, 17, and George, 14. 10. Jonathan Edwards Triple Jumper Jonathan Edwards is seen arriving at the Royal Box on day 11 of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 Jonathan Edwards is a former Olympic triple jumper and one of Britain's most celebrated athletes. He won Olympic gold in Sydney 2000 and still holds the world record in the triple jump - a feat he achieved in 1995. Following his retirement, Edwards has become a familiar face on television as a sports commentator and presenter, and has worked with the BBC to cover the Olympics. Edwards was briefly known for his strong Christian beliefs, though he later publicly distanced himself from religion in a journey that attracted much public interest. 11. Annabel Croft Pictured: Annabel Croft in the Royal Box on day eleven of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Annabel Croft is a former British number one tennis player who became a household name in the 1980s. At just 15, she was the youngest Briton in nearly a century to compete in the Wimbledon main draw. Despite reaching a career-high, ranking 24 in the world in December 1985, Croft retired from professional tennis at the age of 21, citing burnout and a desire to pursue other interests. She seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a familiar face on British television with shows like Treasure Hunt and Interceptor. 12. Julia Gillard Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (bottom left) was pictured in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Thursday afternoon in front of Sir Stephen Fry Julia Gillard is the former Prime Minister of Australia and former leader of the Labor Party (ALP). She held office at the very top of Australian politics between June 2010 and June 2013, before which she served as Deputy Prime Minister. 63-year-old Julia, who studied at the University of Melbourne, is the first and only woman to have held either post in Australia. 13. Sir Stephen Fry and Jo Crocker Stephen Fry and his sister Jo Crocker joined the VIPs in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Thursday Stephen Fry is an actor, television presenter, comedian and writer whose career has spanned several decades. The star, who is one half of double act Fry and Laurie with fellow actor and Cambridge University pal, Hugh Laurie, has presented BBC Two quiz show QI as well as the BAFTAs. His work in comedy has seen him star in beloved sitcoms like Blackadder, as well as Jeeves and Wooster with Hugh Laurie. Among his many talents, Fry also narrates the Harry Potter audiobooks. Stephen attended Wimbledon today with his sister, Jo Crocker. Jo is a talent agent and the personal assistant of Stephen.
