# commonwealth games (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover commonwealth games. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why Mark Walter’s financial crisis will not halt squash’s LA28 plans](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/why-mark-walters-financial-crisis) _2026-08-20 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ As the American faces a $21 billion federal probe, his stakes in Chelsea and the LA Dodgers look vulnerable - but ring-fenced funding means his major Olympic sports investments appear safe ## [US To Reduce South Korea Military Drills](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/us-to-reduce-south-korea-military-drills/) _2026-08-19 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s decision not to join the US in the “denuclearisation” of Iran. He has also expressed displeasure with other allies for their hesitance … Continue reading "US To Reduce South Korea… ## [Golspie Stafford cleared of ineligibility allegation and will play in Highland Amateur Cup final](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/golspie-stafford-cleared-of-ineligibility-allegation-and-wil-442746/) _2026-08-18 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ They will play in final this month. ## [Brora Rangers confirm chairman has stood down from his position](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/brora-rangers-confirm-chairman-has-stood-down-from-his-posit-442760/) _2026-08-18 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ He was in the role for five years. ## [Seagull interferes with play in Carnegie Shield final](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/seagull-interferes-with-play-in-carnegie-shield-final-442696/) _2026-08-17 · andrew.henderson@hnmedia.co.uk (Andrew Henderson) · Northern Times Sport_ There was potential drama on the 16th hole in the final at Royal Dornoch as two golfers battled it out for the prestigious trophy. ## ['Monkey Whisperers'called in to help keep India’s Olympic bid on track](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/monkey-whisperers-called-in-to-keep) _2026-08-17 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ While New Delhi deploys unconventional animal control to protect the Badminton World Championships, bureaucratic chaos and governance crises continue to threaten India’s ambitions to host the Games ## [Arsenal Win Community Shield](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/arsenal-win-community-shield-2/) _2026-08-17 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City (Goalscorers: Riccardo Calafiori 1st minute, Kai Havertz 28th minute & Martin Odegaard 48th minute (Arsenal) Premier League champions Arsenal produced a statement win over rivals Manchester City to lift the 2026 Community Shield in Cardiff. Their defeat was the biggest in the Community Shield since 2014, when Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal also … Continue reading "Arsenal Win… ## [Team Canada wins world championship bronze in men’s flag football, qualifies for LA 2028](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/16/team-canada-qualifies-for-la-2028-in-mens-flag-football/) _2026-08-16 · Hayley McGoldrick · Team Canada_ The Canadian men’s flag football team secured their spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by winning the bronze... ## [Canada matches best-ever gold medal total at Pan Pacific Championships](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/16/canada-matches-best-ever-gold-medal-total-at-pan-pacific-championships/) _2026-08-16 · Hayley McGoldrick · Team Canada_ Alexanne Lepage’s victory in the women’s 200-metre breaststroke capped a solid weekend for Team Canada at the Pan Pacific Championships... ## [What’s happening this week: August 16-August 22, 2026](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august-f21) _2026-08-16 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Rgrdn22IcOL1) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [First half blitz keeps Brora Rangers top of the Highland League](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/first-half-blitz-keeps-brora-rangers-top-of-the-highland-lea-442617/) _2026-08-15 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ All the results from the Highland League. ## [Canadian women’s flag football team are world champions, qualify for LA 2028](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/15/canadian-womens-flag-football-team-qualifies-for-la-2028/) _2026-08-15 · Hayley McGoldrick · Team Canada_ The Canadian women’s flag football team are world champions after securing gold at the IFAF World Flag Football Championships presented... ## [LFC Minority Stake Sold To Bezos-Led Consortium](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/lfc-minority-stake-sold-to-bezos-led-consortium/) _2026-08-15 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, has confirmed it has agreed the sale of 30% of the club to a consortium including Amit Bhatia, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. The deal is understood to be worth £1.65 billion (S$2.85 billion), valuing Liverpool at £5.5 billion, and will see Bhatia become the club’s new … Continue reading "LFC Minority Stake Sold To… ## [Both Canadian teams advance to quarterfinals at flag football world championships](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/14/both-canadian-teams-advance-to-quarterfinals-at-flag-football-world-championships/) _2026-08-14 · Paula Nichols · Team Canada_ Both the Canadian women’s and men’s teams are into the quarterfinals at the 2026 IFAF World Flag Football Championships in... ## [Summer McIntosh swims to 400m IM gold at Pan Pacific Championships](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/14/summer-mcintosh-swims-to-400m-im-gold-at-pan-pacific-championships/) _2026-08-14 · Paula Nichols · Team Canada_ Summer McIntosh‘s dominance of the women’s 400m individual medley continued on Thursday night as she swam to gold at the... ## [Andy Griffiths: From University of Cumbria gym to Commonwealth Games medal](https://news.cumbria.ac.uk/news/andy-griffiths-from-university-of-cumbria-gym-to-commonwealth-games-medal) _2026-08-14 · University of Cumbria News - News_ University of Cumbria alumnus Andy Griffiths says he “still can’t believe it” after winning a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. ## [The Amazing Race 39 Cast Revealed](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/the-amazing-race-39-cast-revealed/) _2026-08-14 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ The Amazing Race 39 had its cast revealed on Wednesday, with 13 teams new to Reality TV racing across the world. Of the 26 new racers, the most famous name is soccer star Ali Krieger, a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, racing alongside former professional soccer player Joanna Lohman. For the first time, the race … Continue reading "The Amazing Race 39 Cast Revealed" ## [Paramedic named University of Cumbria 'Apprentice of the Year'](https://news.cumbria.ac.uk/news/paramedic-named-university-of-cumbria-apprentice-of-the-year) _2026-08-14 · University of Cumbria News - News_ ## [JPMorgan’s secret FIFA deal casts dark shadow over new Olympic partnership](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/jpmorgans-secret-fifa-deal-casts) _2026-08-14 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ Embroiled in a controversial plot to sell off a massive stake in the FIFA World Cup, the American bank is facing intense scrutiny over its new multi-million dollar Olympic sponsorship deal ## [Tierney’s first international gold leads Canada’s 5 medal night at Pan Pacific Championships](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/13/tierneys-first-international-gold-leads-canadas-5-medal-night-at-pan-pacific-championships/) _2026-08-13 · Paula Nichols · Team Canada_ Canada kicked off the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Wednesday night with an impressive five medals in the pool... ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/c2v1jGx0PYGq) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Low Birmingham crowds plant ‘seed of doubt’ as London 2029 World Athletics Championships bid comes under scrutiny](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/low-birmingham-crowds-plant-seed) _2026-08-13 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ High prices and bad marketing are blamed for the poor turnout at the European Athletics Championships, casting an unexpected doubt over plans to bring the sport’s flagship event back to Britain ## [Brora Rangers have appointed new club captain](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/brora-rangers-have-appointed-new-club-captain-442375/) _2026-08-13 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ He has made a big impact during his short time at club. ## [Edinburgh golfer claims Brora Five Day Open crown for the first time](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/edinburgh-golfer-claims-brora-five-day-open-crown-for-the-fi-442216/) _2026-08-13 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ He becomes champion seven years after losing final as teenager. ## [Ukraine Claims Russia Is Using North Korean Missiles](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/12/ukraine-claims-russia-is-using-north-korean-missiles/) _2026-08-12 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles following deadly strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed six. Ukraine said strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia – which killed seven people and injured at least 24 – involved ballistic missiles from Russia’s ally. In a video address on Monday evening, Zelensky said “for the … Continue reading "Ukraine Claims… ## [‘Houdini’ Infantino could press button on nuclear option if UEFA carry out boycott threat](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/houdini-infantino-could-press-button) _2026-08-12 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ Defiant over Europe’s demands he resign and buoyed by Donald Trump’s backing, there are fears the FIFA President will launch a scorched-earth counter-strike that could wreck the world’s game ## [Dogs know when you're happy or sad, new study suggests](https://news.sky.com/story/dogs-can-differentiate-between-happy-and-sad-faces-new-study-suggests-13571900) _2026-08-11 · Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News!_ Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces. ## [How I helped a group of Ethiopian runners become the first African athletes to seek asylum in the UK](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/how-i-helped-a-group-of-ethiopian) _2026-08-11 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ As the search begins for four Ugandan boxers missing from Glasgow 2026, history suggests they have already entered a well-practiced, underground network ## [Gory AI clips of fruit and veg characters could radicalise kids, researchers say](https://news.sky.com/story/violent-ai-clips-of-fruit-and-veg-characters-could-help-radicalise-young-people-researchers-claim-13571768) _2026-08-10 · Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News!_ AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim. ## [Learn all about flag football with members of Team Canada](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/10/learn-all-about-flag-football-with-members-of-team-canada/) _2026-08-10 · Jamie Tozer · Team Canada_ Flag football‘s biggest moment is almost here. After being approved for inclusion at Los Angeles 2028 during the 141st IOC... ## [Royal Dornoch defeat American team to retain Morcott Challenge Trophy](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/royal-dornoch-defeat-american-team-to-retain-morcott-challen-442160/) _2026-08-10 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ Impressive victory for Sutherland club. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t4dNh05Xfqeg) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt](https://news.sky.com/story/flight-cancelled-as-child-refuses-to-sit-down-and-fasten-seatbelt-13571526) _2026-08-10 · Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News!_ A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt. ## [What’s happening this week: August 9-August 15. 2026](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august-86c) _2026-08-09 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week ## [Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns](https://news.sky.com/story/drivers-sue-mercedes-benz-and-allege-cars-logo-gave-them-burns-13571282) _2026-08-09 · Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News!_ Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat. ## [Highland Amateur Cup final postponed as review being carried out into player eligibility](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/highland-amateur-cup-final-postponed-as-review-being-carried-442065/) _2026-08-08 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ Final will not take place next Saturday. ## [Sutherland rescues Brora Rangers to keep them top of Highland League](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/sutherland-rescues-brora-rangers-to-keep-them-top-of-highlan-442064/) _2026-08-08 · will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk (Will Clark) · Northern Times Sport_ Cattachs share points in top of the table clash. ## [Singapore Reaches ASEAN Championship Semi-Final](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/08/singapore-reaches-asean-championship-semi-final/) _2026-08-08 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Singapore 1-1 Indonesia (Goalscorers: Jacob Mahler 66th minute (Singapore) & Ragnar Oratmangoen 47th minute (Indonesia) It was a perfect National Day gift from the Lions, as they drew one-all with favourites Indonesia on the eve of the National Day weekend to qualify for the ASEAN Championship semi-final, where they could face Thailand. Ilhan Fandi capitalised … Continue reading "Singapore Reaches… ## [University of Cumbria graduate helps drive plans to tackle rural health inequalities](https://news.cumbria.ac.uk/news/university-of-cumbria-graduate-helps-drive-plans-to-tackle-rural-health-inequalities) _2026-08-07 · University of Cumbria News - News_ A University of Cumbria graduate is helping drive efforts to reduce inequality in the region after writing her dissertation on a proposed mobile ‘health van’. ## [From “wretched” to “winners”: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of female athletes being allowed to compete in the Olympics](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/from-wretched-to-winners-celebrating) _2026-08-07 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ This week marks the centenary of athletics officials reluctantly voting to let women compete in the Games. This is the story of how early female athletes defied institutional sexism to run the world ## [Ukraine Urges Allies To Supply Interceptors After Deadly Attack](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/ukraine-urges-allies-to-supply-interceptors-after-deadly-attack/) _2026-08-07 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged allies to quickly supply it with missile interceptors that “could have saved lives” following deadly Russian attacks that killed 21. Ukraine had earlier expressed outrage over a video showing a man chased by a drone in Kherson, calling it a deliberate “hunt” and “safari” targeting civilians. This came as Ukraine has … Continue reading "Ukraine Urges… ## [Opinion: why read Pride and Prejudice when TikTok does it in 40 seconds?](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/opinion-why-read-pride-and-prejudice-when-tiktok-does-it-in-40-seconds/) _2026-08-07 · Amy Watson · LSJ News_ Do you ever stop and think about the last time you read a book? I don’t mean listening to an audiobook or watching a film based on a book; I mean actually sat and immersed yourself in the text of a novel. Can you remember the last time you did it? Maybe you can’t. Studies \[…\] ## [Manager has no complaints as Brora prepare for Buckie trip after record derby win](https://www.northern-times.co.uk/sport/manager-has-no-complaints-as-brora-prepare-for-buckie-trip-a-441863/) _2026-08-06 · alan.hendry@hnmedia.co.uk (Alan Hendry) · Northern Times Sport_ The Cattachs swept aside an under-strength Wick Academy team in a one-sided, record-breaking far north derby at Dudgeon Park on Wednesday night. ## [Infantino Calls Desperate Executive Meeting](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/infantino-calls-desperate-executive-meeting/) _2026-08-06 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Gianni Infantino summoned senior leaders of football’s world governing body to a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, following fierce criticism of his plan to sell off FIFA’s commercial and event operations. FIFA’s chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger, secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, and Prince Ali, president of the Jordanian Football Association, all made … Continue… ## [University of Cumbria expands innovative upland collaboration course to Dartmoor National Park](https://news.cumbria.ac.uk/news/university-of-cumbria-expands-innovative-upland-collaboration-course-to-dartmoor-national-park) _2026-08-04 · University of Cumbria News - News_ Successful pilot programme in the Lake District paves the way for rollout within another key protected landscape, Dartmoor National Park, supporting protected landscapes and rural communities. ## [Cogs, corsets and colour – world’s biggest steampunk festival returns to Lincoln](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/cogs-corsets-and-colour-worlds-biggest-steampunk-festival-returns-to-lincoln/) _2026-08-04 · Aimee Collinson · LSJ News_ Julia Shaw is reminiscing about the time she caused outrage by cheating during the tea-dunking duel at Lincoln’s Asylum Steampunk Festival. She sneaked in a Lotus Biscoff biscuit to dip in her brew when the rules clearly state (apparently) that competitors are only allowed to use standard malted milks. “Somebody spotted it and shouted ‘that’s \[…\] ## [Why Meghan is about to bring big change](https://theroyallist.substack.com/p/why-meghan-is-about-to-bring-big) _2026-08-04 · Kerry Parnell · The Royal List_ The Duchess’s birthday is tipped to be the start of a new era ## [Opinion: it’s a custard cream calamity – our biscuits have lost the plot!](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/opinion-its-a-custard-cream-calamity-our-biscuits-have-lost-the-plot/) _2026-08-03 · Joe Billard · LSJ News_ When you go into the supermarket, do you ever go on in for one thing and end up with multiple items due to all the options staring at you from the shelves? A few weeks back I walked into Sainsbury’s for a pack of custard creams – my go-to biscuit for a late night cuppa \[…\] ## [The Glaswegian #12: ‘Promised You a Miracle’ - Glasgow 2026 kept their word](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/the-glaswegian-12-promised-you-a) _2026-08-03 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ Scotland has saved the Commonwealth Games, for now at least - and while hiding the event behind a paywall in the UK was an absolute disaster, the fact they were even staged means they were a winner ## [Commonwealth Games Continue To Face An Uncertain Future](https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/commonwealth-games-continue-to-face-an-uncertain-future/) _2026-08-03 · Reds Kevin · Reds Hope Weekly_ Glasgow has performed the surgery the Commonwealth Games needed to keep it alive. Now we see if the patient can thrive as it recovers from the post-operative period. The Indian city of Ahmedabad now stands where Victoria did four years ago – as the next hosts of an event that will celebrate its 100th anniversary … Continue reading "Commonwealth Games Continue To Face An Uncertain Future" ## [What Team Canada did at the 2026 Commonwealth Games](https://olympic.ca/2026/08/02/what-team-canada-did-at-the-2026-commonwealth-games/) _2026-08-02 · flafleur · Team Canada_ Outside of the major sports of athletics, swimming and gymnastics, it was judo and weightlifting that helped Canada collect the... ## [Kate and family wow at Commonwealth Games](https://theroyallist.substack.com/p/kate-and-family-wow-at-commonwealth) _2026-08-02 · Kerry Parnell · The Royal List_ The fab five show up for a surprise day out in Scotland - and cheer us all up!