What I learned from attending this year’s women’s FA Cup final

Attending this year’s women’s FA Cup final taught me many things…and not just that it should be illegal to watch, never mind even play football while it’s 27° and sunny out. Factor 50 in tow however, myself and 76,081 others braved, and furthermore thoroughly enjoyed the occasion at Wembley Stadium, ultimately bearing witness as Manchester United reigned 4-0 victors over …

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WNBA to implement “transformational” move to ensure “safety of players is being taken seriously”

The WNBA have this week announced that they intend to implement chartered flights for all teams, with commissioner Cathy Engelbert citing that it could start as soon as this season. Expected to cost an estimated $25 million per year over the next two seasons, Engelbert ensures the measures will be provided “as soon as they can logistically get planes in …

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The results of this study conducted on the impact sport has on girls’ mental health may shock you

The results of this study conducted on the impact sport has on girls’ mental health may shock you , especially given the high drop out rate that is a known reality when it comes to the involvement of teenage girls in sport. Research carried out by the Women’s Sport Foundation in America, titled ‘Thriving Through Sport – The Transformative Impact …

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Diamond League preview : Lavin and Healy looking to do the business in Doha

Sarah Lavin and Sarah Healy are among the Irish athletes who will compete in the latest Diamond League outing in Doha, Qatar. Coverage of the competition will start at 5pm Irish time on Virgin Media 2, with a feast of action in store for onlookers. Healy will participate in the women’s 1500m come 7:34 pm local time or 5:34 pm …

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First female CEO of Formula One’s governing body to leave after just 18 months in charge

The first female CEO of Formula One’s governing body, Natalie Robyn, has announced that she is leaving the role, after just 18 months in charge. She was originally appointed to the position in November 2022, in what was described as a “transformative moment” for the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile by president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who intended to reform the management …

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Which Irish athlete has been selected to feature in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games torch relay?

Which Irish athlete has been selected to feature in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games torch relay? Yesterday it was announced that Irish sailor Eve McMahon is to take part in the Olympic torch relay, as the flame travels from its start point in Marseille to the final destination of the opening ceremony in Paris on the 26th of July 2024. …

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Using AI to pick your team ? England Women’s cricket coach tells all

England Women’s cricket head coach Jon Lewis has revealed that he and his staff make use of artificial intelligence to aid in their team selection process, and even did so during last summer’s Ashes. The technology is produced by London-based firm PSi, and is employed by various sporting organisations around the world from the UP Warriorz in the T20 Women’s …

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What Rhasidat Adeleke says in that viral post race interview everyone is talking about

What Rhasidat Adeleke says in that viral post race interview following the World Relay Championships over the weekend has social media reeling over the Tallaght woman’s enthusiastic aura, sensational work ethic and unrivalled mindset. In reality though, if you’ve followed her journey for a while, you’ll know all of this comes as no surprise. The 21 year old sprinter helped …

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US and Mexico withdraw shared bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The United States and Mexico have withdrawn their shared bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, instead choosing to pursue the 2031 tournament, their national governing bodies confirmed on Monday. It comes as the decision for who will host the 2027 tournament is fast approaching, with the 74th FIFA Congress set to come to a conclusion on May …

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