Caitlin Clark’s Arrival: A Game-Changer for the WNBA?
The record-breaking NCAA basketball star Caitlin Clark has bid farewell to the University of Iowa basketball and collegiate stardom to enter into the limelight of the WNBA. Going into the WNBA draft on On Monday night, 15 April 2024, Clark was selected the first pick in the draft by the Indiana Fever. Speaking after the announcement on Monday night, Clark …
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The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Might Be Cancelled And This Could Be Devastating For Women’s Soccer In Africa
After what is arguably the most successful Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco in 2022 and powerhouse African team’s stellar performances at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, anticipation for this year’s Wafcon tournament is at an all-time high. Amid high expectations, this year’s edition faces potential cancellation, which could lead to quite a setback for women’s soccer on …
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Ireland Secures First-Ever Qualification for Women’s Team Pursuit at Paris 2024 Olympics
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Jessica Gardiner
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April 17, 2024
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Cycling
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2024 Paris Olympic Games, Alice Sharpe, Cycling, Emily Kay, Erin Creighton, Kelly Murphy, Lara Gillespie, Mia Griffin, Paris 2024, Women's Team Pursuit
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Ireland has achieved a remarkable sporting feat by securing the first qualification for the Women’s Team Pursuit event at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This historic milestone was confirmed at the conclusion of a successful qualification period on 15 April, elevating Ireland’s status among the elite nations in track cycling and signifying a significant leap forward for the Irish …
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Nike Faces Criticism Over Skimpy Olympic Apparel For Team USA
Nike is once again the subject of controversy following the release of Team USA’s track and field uniforms for the 2024 Olympics. The unveiling of these uniforms has sparked criticism regarding the women’s kit design, particularly concerning their revealing nature, despite being scientifically crafted for optimal performance. According to Nike’s Vice President of Apparel Innovation, Janett Nichol, the track and …
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World Athletics Becomes First International Sports Federation To Award Prize Money For Olympic Gold Medalists
World Athletics has made a groundbreaking decision that could potentially clash with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by breaking 128 years of Olympic tradition. The organization announced that it will be the first international sports federation to award prize money to athletes for winning a gold medal at the Games. Commencing with the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, track and …
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Nelly Korda Makes History By Clinching Third Consecutive LPGA Tour Victory At Ford Championship
Nelly Korda secured her third successive LPGA Tour title with a commanding performance at the Ford Championship in Arizona this weekend – becoming the first LPGA Tour player in eight years to win three straight starts. Facing a two-shot deficit at the beginning of the day, world number one Korda delivered a flawless bogey-free round, carding a sensational seven-under-par 65. …
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Rhasidat Adeleke Smashed A 4x200M World Record But Here’s Why It Didn’t Officially Count
Irish track sensation Rhasidat Adeleke and her three teammates, Julien Alfred, Lanae-Tava Thomas and Dina Asher-Smith set a new 4x200m world relay time at the 96th edition of the Texas Relays on Saturday, 30 March 2024 – smashing a long-standing world record time. Setting A New World Record Having been on a scholarship at the University of Texas since 2021, …
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A Farewell to Olympic Boxing? Why We Should Embrace the Final Rounds But Also Look For Change
When the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) committee confirmed the 33 sports that would be included in the programme, boxing was notably absent from that list. Boxing has been under scrutiny since the Rio 2016 Olympics, marred by judging controversies. In 2019, the IOC suspended the International Boxing Association (IBA) due to governance and financial issues. Last October, the …
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Luis Rubiales Faces Jail Time For Infamous 2023 Women’s World Cup Kiss
According to recent reports, a Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term for Luis Rubiales – the former football executive who kissed national player Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Following Spain’s 1-0 final triumph over England last August in Sydney, Rubiales kissed Spanish striker Hermoso on the lips. However, Hermoso, later testified in court …
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Noa-Lynn van Leuven Becomes First Transgender Player To Win Women’s and Men’s Dart Competitions
Darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven has become the first transgender player to clinch both a PDC Women’s Series event and a Challenger Tour title against male competitors, which in turn, has sparked much debate. Hailing from the Netherlands, van Leuven’s claimed the £2,500 top prize at the challenger event in Germany, where she outclassed several male PDC event to claim …
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