10 years on, Wolfsburg and Arsenal play each other in front of a crowd 40 times as large
Arsenal fans (and Katie McCabe fans) may be hurting after losing to 2-3 to Wolfsburg in the semifinal of the Women’s Champion League, the second time in a row they’ve been knocked out by the European champs of 2013 and 2014. But even for the disappointed side, there’s a lot to celebrate: the match, which sold out London’s Emirates stadium, …
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Final Ireland u18 squad named ahead of FIBA European Championship
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Grace Fisher
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May 3, 2023
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Basketball
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Ava Walshe, Brunell BC, Caitlin Gloeckner, Caoimhe Gilligan, Clara Boyce, Dublin Lions, Emer Dunne, Emma Tolan, FIBA u18 Women's European Championship, Grace Prenter, Issy McSweeney, Katie O'Sullivan, Liffey Celtics, Limerick Celtics, Lucy Devoy, McEvoy's Cavan Eagles, Meteors BC, Ongar Chasers, Rachel Lynch, Rebecca Sexton, SETU Carlow, Tommy O'Mahony, Waterford Wildcats
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Ireland U18 women’s head coach Tommy O’Mahony has named his final 12-person-squad ahead of the FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship in Bulgaria, which gets underway on June 30th. It comes after the squad tasted success in the U18 Four Nations tournament in Cardiff, beating England, Scotland and Wales earlier this month. Ireland secured a 9th place finish following a successful FIBA …
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Victory for Gráinne O’Callaghan in round one of Women’s Intermediate League
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Grace Fisher
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May 3, 2023
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Cycling
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Breda Murphy, Grainne O'Callaghan, Marble City Cycles, Mia Smith, On Form Racing, Orla Hendron, Orwell Wheelers, Suzanne White Sorrento, TC Racing, Women's Intermediate League, Zoe Lindsey
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Gráinne O’Callaghan took a classy solo victory in round one of the Women’s Intermediate League at Dromiskin, County Louth on Sunday. The Pinergy Orwell Wheelers rider confirmed her status as one of the pre-race favourites as she fended off a concerted and coordinated chase from the main bunch to take the spoils in the event promoted by the IVCA with …
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Who are the top 10 most highly paid female footballers on Instagram?
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Grace Fisher
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May 3, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Alessia Russo, Alex Morgan, Alexia Putellas, Arsenal, Barbara Bonansea, Barcelona, Beth Mead, Chelsea, Chloe Kelly, Christiane Endler, Deportivo Cali, Juventus, Leah Williamson, Lieke Martens, Linda Caicedo, Lionesses, Lucy Bronze, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mapi Leon, Megan Rapinoe, OL Reign, PSG, Sam Kerr, San Diego Wave, USWNT
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US star Alex Morgan is the most highly paid female footballer on Instagram, expected to earn over €575,000 from the platform in 2023. Aside from their wage as professional footballers, female players are taking to Instagram to boost their earnings. But which stars are raking in the most cash in 2023? Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer, Betting.com/gb …
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“Out of the womb and straight into kickboxing”: Meet Ireland’s kickboxing dynasties
Squabbles between siblings may be a normal part of growing up, but when kickboxing is the family passion, such fights are a bit more skilled. Through Kickboxing Ireland, Her Sport recently had the chance to speak with sisters Lucy and Halle Conlon-Oates and their coach and mum Aine, as well as fellow Irish fighter Jodie Browne, all freshly returned from …
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Tom Brady buys partial stake in WNBA team Las Vegas Aces
American football legend Tom Brady, 45, has bought a partial stake in reigning WNBA champions the Las Vegas Aces. Brady, widely regarded as the best quarterback of all time, retired this February after 23 seasons with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Buccaneers, during which he won a record 7 Super Bowls and was named NFL’s MVP three times. …
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Russia seeks Olympics alternative, backed by China
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Grace Fisher
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March 24, 2023
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Olympics
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2024 Paris Olympics, IOC, Oleg Matytsin, Olympic Athletes from Russia, Paris 2024, Russian Olympic Committee, SCO Games, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Games, Vladimir Putin, World Anti-Doping Agency, Xi Jinping
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As the war in Ukraine rages on, sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus (Russia’s primary ally in the war) continue to be enforced worldwide. The IOC has reaffirmed that while Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, “No flag, anthem, colours, or any other identifications whatsoever of these countries” will be allowed, with …
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Danni McCormack stuns with comeback to claim strawweight title as Shauna Bannon remains undefeated
Irish fighters were the stars of the night at Invicta FC 52 in Denver yesterday (March 15) with both Danni McCormack and Shauna Bannon winning against their respective opponents, McCormack with a stunning comeback from a brutal first round and Bannon dominating throughout. Irish MMA fighter Danni McCormack (7-2-0) gave herself a spectacular birthday gift when she defeated Valesca Machado …
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From novice to third in the country in 18 months: Strongwoman Nicole McMillan shares her story
Two years ago, Nicole McMillan was training with CrossFit, but had never competed in a strongwoman competition. One year ago, after breaking a finger and tearing ligaments in her hand days before the event, she missed her chance to compete for the title Ireland’s Strongest Woman, and a year later she was still concerned her grip strength would hold her …
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Ireland Women’s Rugby switches to navy shorts to address period concerns
Ireland Women’s Rugby is abandoning the traditional white shorts in an effort to address players’ period concerns ahead of Six Nations. The new standard kit includes navy shorts. Ireland is the first Six Nations country to permanently make the switch. The decision was made in response to player feedback that wearing white shorts can create anxiety around periods. Ireland centre …
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