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Netball aims to lead the way in Britain following 2031 World Cup announcement
Netball is aiming to become the leading arena sport in Britain after Manchester was announced as the host of the World Cup in 2031, according to Baroness Sue Campbell. England Netball have been awarded the rights to the 18 th edition of the Netball World Cup, marking the fourth time England will have hosted the tournament.
Meet cycling's 'next big thing' who relished Tour of Britain's 'controlled chaos'
In a grey jersey that barely stands out from the white of his teammates, Elliot Rowe is inconspicuously becoming British cycling’s next best thing. The 20-year-old has worn the young rider’s jersey since stage one of his first-ever Lloyds Tour of Britain, fresh from making his Commonwealth Games debut for Scotland this summer. But it is not just in the youth category that Rowe is shining.
British Cycling star finally claims Tour of Britain road win to dispel nearly-man fears
The career-high finishes and lauded strong performances had all come and gone for Lewis Askey this season, but at the top of Michaelgate he experienced the unbridled joy of victory he had been chasing. The 25-year-old from Cannock won stage one of the Lloyds Tour of Britain in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral to dispel any fears of becoming the nearly-man.
Ben Wiggins determined to make name for himself in same race dad Bradley won
The name of Wiggins brings its own weight of expectation in the cycling world but Ben Wiggins is in no rush to replicate his father’s achievements. The 21-year-old will get underway on his third Lloyds Tour of Britain today and it would be easy for the son of a five-time Olympic medallist and eight-time world champion to feel pressured into imitating those accolades as soon as possible.
Kim Le Court completes ride to redemption with Lloyds Tour of Britain triumph
Kim Le Court rode to redemption at the Lloyds Tour of Britain to become the first African winner one year on from vowing she would never return. The Mauritian rider had crashed out of the tour last year but crossed the line in Royal Leamington Spa with the green jersey secure to earn her first-ever UCI Women’s WorldTour race victory. Having won stage six at the Tour de France Femmes earlier in August, Le Court continued that form to write a far happier ending to her pursuits on British roads.
Cycling star Kim Le Court soars to stunning stage three victory at Lloyds Tour of Britain
Fri, August 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM UTC Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com - 21/08/2026 - Cycling - UCI Women's World Tour - 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women - Stage 3: Mold to The Great Orme (104.7km) - Kim Le Court-Pienaar (AG Insurance - Soudal Team), Winner of Stage 3 -Credit:© SWpix.com (t/a Photography Hub Ltd) Kim Le Court is out for redemption on the Lloyds Tour of Britain and her solo assault up The Great Orme certainly looked like a sacrifice worthy of divine saviour.
Welsh cycling star Zoe Bäckstedt backed to follow in decorated Lloyds Tour of Britain footsteps
Welsh cycling star Zoe Bäckstedt backed to follow in decorated Lloyds Tour of Britain footsteps -Credit:© SWpix.com (t/a Photography Hub Ltd) Lizzie Deignan backed fellow Brit Zoe Bäckstedt to follow in her footsteps and challenge for the Lloyds Tour of Britain green jersey on home roads this week. The Olympic medallist won the general classification of her home tour twice, when it was known as The Women's Tour, and remains the only Brit to have done so.
Sprint superstar Lorena Wiebes sparkles in Blackpool to grab second Lloyds Tour of Britain stage victory
Fri, 21 August 2026 at 11:05 am UTC Lorena Wiebes. -Credit:© SWpix.com (t/a Photography Hub Ltd) Lorena Wiebes dazzled in front of Blackpool’s glitterball as she made it two stage victories from two on a disrupted day at the Lloyds Tour of Britain. The Dutch rider proved why she can call herself the best sprinter on the women’s tour once again, starting early to ease away from the lead-outs and pass the line first on Blackpool’s promenade.
Broadstairs' Jessica Anderson is targeting LA 2028 Olympics after mentally challenging injury setback
Jessica Anderson has Olympic dreams having defied her own expectations and recovered from a broken foot to remain on track for Los Angeles 2028. The 32-year-old from Broadstairs will be aiming to pull on Team GB colours when flag football makes its Olympic debut on the west coast of America in two years’ time.
Former England rugby star hails crucial off-field changes as women’s game continues to grow
Women’s rugby has undergone rapid development even since former England international Shaunagh Brown hung up her boots just two years ago. And while the visibility of the Red Roses triumph at the 2025 World Cup is the most prominent example, changes in maternity policy also provide a clear marker of change.
Ellie Simmonds highlights sport's power for change at beach clean
Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds hailed sport’s power for change after getting stuck in at a West Kirby beach clean as part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign. The beach clean formed a key part of Team England’s leg of The King’s Baton Relay as part of a campaign for athletes and communities to come together to prevent one million pieces of plastic from entering Commonwealth waters.
Turning to God - The Living Church
Daily Devotional • March 8 A Reading from John 1:35-42 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!”37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
Come and See - The Living Church
Daily Devotional • March 7 A Reading from John 1:35-42 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!”37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
Chosen One - The Living Church
Daily Devotional • March 6 A Reading from John 1:29-34 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.
With God's Help - The Living Church
Daily Devotional • March 4 A Reading from John 1:19-28 19 This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed and did not deny it, but he confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” 22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us.
God's Victory - The Living Church
Daily Devotional • March 3 A Reading from John 1:1-18 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it. 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.
Self-Sacrificing God
Daily Devotional • March 2 A Reading from John 12:24-32 24 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies it bears much fruit. 25 Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. 27 “Now my soul is troubled.
Care for Faculty in Challenging Times: Considerations for Exploring Hope and Healing Original
As higher education professionals, we are still struggling to process the convergence of crises, fear, and violence we have witnessed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe many faculty have not had the time, space, or support to process feelings of grief and loss.
A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces Original
Since the pandemic, our student audiences are distant, both literally and figuratively. Anecdotal reports of student disengagement are soaring, and more classes are being offered in hybrid and online formats. Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. Initially, we want to establish tone in our digital communications much like we do in an in-person classroom at the beginning of the semester.
A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces
Since the pandemic, our student audiences are distant, both literally and figuratively. Anecdotal reports of student disengagement are soaring, and more classes are being offered in hybrid and online formats. Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. Initially, we want to establish tone in our digital communications much like we do in an in-person classroom at the beginning of the semester.
Salman Rushdie Is the Canary in a Free Speech Coal Mine
In the days since a brutal attack on Salman Rushdie, the world has seen an outpouring of solidarity. The phrase “We are all Salman Rushdie” appeared on Twitter profiles and in countless articles, acknowledging that threats to one person’s freedom of expression are a threat to all.
讲坛上的道德缺陷导致听众席中的道德伤害
我第一次接触到道德伤害的概念是在芝加哥大学修读道学硕士时，在一门名为 “人在经历暴力之后 ”的人类学课上。 道学硕士课程要求我们每个人在课程的中间一年自选地点实习，我选择了与我所在教会的神职人员一起工作。那年早些时候，我们教会发现了牧师滥用权力的情况，解除了他的领导职务。 起初，学校的主管人员担心，让我在一个很多会众仍然感到被背叛和不安心的教会工作，可能是个坏主意。但我想在一个正在探询如何维护社区和正确地管理权力的教会实习，而不是在一个运作良好因而可以对这些话题轻描淡写的教会。 实习进行到一半时，我报名参加了这门课，希望它能帮助我了解我所在的社区正在经历的事情。教授告诉我们，她的目的是探索 “过去经历的暴力会怎样改变我们，或者更确切地说，暴力如何从未成为过去”。 通过研究各种案例，我了解到，创伤不一定是指某人如何受到伤害，而是指他们如何处置受到的伤害。我还得知，创伤后应激障碍的概念是由心理健康工作者在为越战老兵服务时提出的。...
Moral Failings in the Pulpit Lead to Moral Injury in the Pews
I first encountered the concept of moral injury during my MDiv program at the University of Chicago in an anthropology class called Humans After Violence. The MDiv program required each of us to intern at a site of our choosing for the middle year of the program, and I’d opted to work with the clergy at my church. Earlier that year, our church had discovered reports of our priest’s abuse of power, and he was removed from leadership.
How much does mixing pop and politics matter?
“Mixing pop and politics he asks me what the use is / I offer him embarrassment and my usual excuses.” Whilr Billy Bragg’s lyrics describe a culture of apathy towards politics in the music industry, how much does an artist’s political views matter to their fans? Mumford and Sons banjo player Winston Marshall recently quit the band to ensure they don’t receive abuse for his support of a right-wing author.
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