Claressa Shields Challenges Keith Thurman To A Historic Mixed-Gender Boxing Match
World champion boxer Claressa Shields shocked fans by challenging Keith Thurman to a mixed-gender boxing match over the weekend. Thurman, a former unified welterweight world champion who only lost one fight, added to the fans’ shock by accepting Shields’ challenge. Y’all the reason I’m trending 🤣 i’m in the gym already getting ready for One time https://t.co/ahISeNpZkH — Claressa Gwoat …
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Sprinter Phil Healy Ends Season Early To Recover “Mentally and Physically”
Irish sprinter Phil Healy revealed that she has withdrawn from the upcoming World Championships to prioritize her recovery and preparation for next year’s Olympic Games. The 28-year-old took to Twitter to announce her decision yesterday, 3 August, saying: “It has been an extremely tough and testing 16 months, where I questioned continuing with the sport many times.” “However, nothing is …
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Boxing Champion Amanda Serrano Joins PFL To Return To MMA
Amanda Serrano, the undefeated women’s featherweight boxing champion, has joined the PFL (Professional Fighters League). On Wednesday, 2 August, Serrano revealed on The MMA Hour to signing a deal to compete in the PFL PPV Super Fight Division, likely in the flyweight category. Serrano joins renowned fighters like Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and Kayla Harrison in the PFL roster for …
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“If Katie Says She Wants A Change, She Is Not The Coach” – Vera Pauw
Speaking post-match, Vera Pauw revealed that there was an exchange between her and Ireland captain Katie McCabe during the second half of the final World Cup Group B match against Nigeria. According to sources, McCabe seemingly insisted that Vera Pauw make player changes, claiming that she (McCabe) “wanted fresh legs on her side.” Pauw implied that McCabe had wanted Sinead …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Final Group B Fixture: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria
Ireland gave it their all in their final FIFA World Cup 2023 group B fixture against Nigeria and walk away with their heads held high after securing a draw. HERE WE GO! Our third @FIFAWWC game 💚 ⚽️ | Republic of Ireland v Nigeria📍 | Brisbane Stadium⏰ | 8:00pm / 11:00am (Irish Time)📺 | RTÉ2 #COYGIG | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/6kHFMRwizo — …
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Adeleke and Lavin Set To Headline National Championships This Weekend
The Irish Athletics Championships, which also celebrates its 150th birthday, will take place this upcoming weekend where numerous Irish stars will compete at Morton Stadium in Santry. In a statement posted by her manager, Ciara Mageean has withdrawn from this weekend’s nationals as a “precautionary measure as she had a niggle” after her Irish mile record in Monaco last week. …
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IRFU Names Scott Bemand As Ireland Women’s New Head Coach
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has appointed Scott Bemand as the new Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s squad, signing a three-year contract. Bemand, an Englishman, will join the IRFU on 21 August and will be in charge of the Ireland squad ahead of the WXV3 campaign in Dubai, with matches on 14, 21, and 28 October. He brings …
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Megan Armitage Resumes Training After Concussion Ends Tour de France Dreams
Irish cyclist Megan Armitage resumed training on Monday after being hit by a bus last week and suffering a concussion. The accident ended her hopes of competing at the women’s Tour de France, which began on Sunday, 23 July. The 26-year-old was set to become the first Irish cyclist to compete in the Tour de France Femmes. Due to medical …
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Stoke City Appoints Former Ireland Keeper Marie Hourihan As Head Coach
Stoke City has appointed former Irish goalkeeper Marie Hourihan as the first full-time head coach of their women’s team. The 34-year-old joins from London Bees and will lead the side in their first season as a semi-professional outfit. Prior to coaching, Hourihan enjoyed a successful playing career, winning the Women’s Super League and the Women’s FA Cup with Chelsea, Manchester …
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Tragic Shooting Incident In New Zealand Hours Before Women’s World Cup Opener
Auckland, New Zealand, was struck by a shocking and deadly shooting – leaving three dead – just hours before the highly anticipated opening game of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The incident unfolded at 07:22 (19:22 GMT) on a construction site in the city’s central business district, leaving six people, including police officers, injured, and the gunman dead. New …
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