La spedizione azzurra di atletica leggera è pronta per gli Europei di Birmingham con 130 atleti. Il presidente Fidal Stefano Mei punta a un medagliere tra le 12 e le 24 medaglie e candida Roma per ospitare i Mondiali del 2029 o 2031.
Glasgow 2026 CEO Phil Batty declared this year's Commonwealth Games "phenomenal" and financially sustainable for the next century, despite criticisms regarding absentee stars and UK TV visibility. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir echoed this, citing global viewership success and a shift to streaming platforms.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games hailed as 'phenomenal' by CEO Phil Batty, demonstrating financial sustainability with a reduced 10-sport format, despite criticisms over absentee stars, limited TV visibility, and lower crowds. Projected spend was £162.6m, significantly less than previous events.
Il DT Antonio La Torre ha diramato la lista record di 132 atleti italiani qualificati per gli Europei di atletica a Birmingham. Nonostante le aspettative, La Torre mira a 13 medaglie, una in più di Spalato, e sottolinea la crescita del movimento e la consapevolezza della squadra.
India's boxer Jaismine Lamboria, a gold medalist at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, will carry the national flag at the closing ceremony. The event will also feature the official handover to India, which will host the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.
Türkiye Atletizm Federasyonu'nun açıklamasına göre milli takım, 2026 Avrupa Atletizm Şampiyonası'na 50 atletle katılarak şampiyona tarihindeki en yüksek katılım rekorunu kırmayı hedefliyor. Türkiye, bugüne kadar toplam 33 madalya kazandı.
El FC Barcelona perdió en la tanda de penaltis (3-2) contra el Birmingham City en su primer partido de pretemporada en St. George's, tras empatar 2-2 en el tiempo reglamentario con un doblete del juvenil Hamza Abdelkarim y el debut de Karim Adeyemi.
Southern Brave defeated London Spirit by five wickets in a low-scoring Hundred match at Lord's. Jofra Archer's season-best 4-9 helped bowl out Spirit for 105, despite Jonny Bairstow's 56. David Miller then guided Brave to victory with an unbeaten 39, overcoming a mid-innings wobble.
Marcell Jacobs, a cinque anni dagli ori olimpici di Tokyo, si prepara per gli Europei di Birmingham, dove punta a un tempo sotto i 9.95 secondi. Il velocista italiano, ora allenato da Camossi, si dichiara sereno e fiducioso di poter tornare ai livelli del 2021, con l'obiettivo finale dei Mondiali e delle Olimpiadi di Los Angeles.
Southern Brave extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a five-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord's. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix secured their first win of The Hundred women's competition, beating Welsh Fire by seven wickets at Edgbaston, with Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey starring.
Filippo Tortu, oro olimpico, ha dichiarato di essere in riabilitazione per un'elongazione che lo rende incerto per gli Europei di Birmingham, dove non farà i 200 metri. Deciderà il 4 agosto. Ha anche espresso orgoglio per la nomina a portabandiera ai Giochi del Mediterraneo.
Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets by 10 runs in a record-breaking Hundred match at Edgbaston. The teams combined for 400 runs and 29 sixes in the highest-scoring game of this year's competition.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for a mere 64 runs by Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's competition at Edgbaston, marking one of the lowest totals in the tournament's history. Trent Rockets chased the target comfortably in just 31 balls, winning by nine wickets, with Sophia Dunkley leading the charge with 43* off 17 balls.
Indian Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been provisionally suspended by NADA for three alleged whereabouts failures within 12 months, ending her Glasgow 2026 participation. She is scheduled to appear before NADA on Thursday, facing a potential two-year ban.
Cyclist Matt Richardson, born in England but developed in Australia, switched allegiance to Team England after the Paris Olympics, facing criticism but claiming it had "zero effect" on him. He attributes his recent success to the UK cycling program, while former Australian teammate Leigh Hoffman anticipates a fierce rivalry at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The slimmed-down Commonwealth Games are set to open in Glasgow with King Charles attending, after Australia's Victoria state withdrew as host due to rising costs, leading Glasgow to step in with existing venues.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m by Birmingham City Council for severe mouse infestations at three Birmingham stores. Inspectors found rodent-gnawed foodstuffs and droppings near children's toys, leading to store closures and B&M's commitment to strengthen controls.
Birmingham petrol station owner Shailesh Parekh faces escalating fuel theft, costing him over £40,000 last year, amid rising prices and perceived police indifference. This highlights a national issue of increasing 'fill-and-dash' incidents and challenges in prosecution.
Owen Ansah, deutscher 100-Meter-Rekordhalter, hat eine Dopingkontrolle verpasst. Die Nada hat ein Ergebnismanagementverfahren eingeleitet, aber keine vorläufige Sperre ausgesprochen.
Denise and Mark Bellingham, parents of football star Jude Bellingham, have significantly supported his career, including Denise moving to Germany with him. Mark, a former non-league footballer and police sergeant, now manages their sons' careers alongside Denise, who has an HR background. Reports of their separation remain unconfirmed.
Fitness influencers associated with Gencore Global, a UK wellness brand, are promoting illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs through an underground Telegram network. The network, rebranded as Anabolic By Nature, was initially called Rohm. Experts warn of a blurred line between fitness culture and illegal drug promotion.
Prince Harry attended an Invictus Games event in Birmingham, but his UK visit has been marred by his wife Meghan's withdrawal from public events, security disputes, and confusion over accommodation and his court case.
