Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage Concludes In Ireland And Moves On To Spain
The Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage A at Balbriggan All Weather Field in Dublin wrapped up on July 15 as the group stages will continue in Spain and Italy for the rest of the month. This years World Cup is the first ever WBSC two-stage tournament, with the group stage being this year and the World Cup final being …
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Thirty-Two English Rugby Senior Women Will Receive New Three-Year Contracts
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players Association (RPA) released the names of 32 English senior women players that will receive new three-year contracts – an increase from the 30 contracts offered than last season. The contracts were announced in early June and will span over three seasons up to 2026. They will also cover the 2025 Rugby …
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Ukrainian Tennis Player Elina Svitolina Defeats World Number One Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon Quarter-Final
Photo credit: Women’s Tennis Association Ukrainian tennis player, Elina Svitolina, stunned the crowds at Wimbledon after defeating world number one Iga Swiatek, in shocking upset, as Svitolina advances to the semi-finals. The 28-year old entered the Wimbledon tournament as a wildcard. Svitolina, who is currently ranked world number 76, returned to tennis three months ago after giving birth to her …
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The European Court Of Human Rights Ruled In The Favor Of The Two-Time Olympic Champion Caster Semenya
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in the favor of the two-time Olympic champion, Caster Semenya, over the rules governing testosterone levels in female athletes in competitions. Semenya, who has hyperandrogenism, or a genetically higher level of testosterone, was banned from international competitions in the female category between the distances of 400m to the mile by World Athletics in …
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Rin Keys Becomes First American Athlete To Medal At A Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship
Rin Keys became the first rhythmic gymnast in the Americas to win a medal at a World Championships, in both the junior or senior divisions, at the second ever Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) Junior World Championships in Cluj Napoca, Romania, on Sunday July 9. The fourteen-year old made history when she won bronze for her performance in the clubs …
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England’s Women’s National Team In Conflict with The Football Association Over Bonuses
England’s Women’s National Team, the Lionesses, who was in conflict with The Football Association (FA), recently released a statement that they will resume discussions over bonuses after the completion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. England is set to play Hati on July 22, at 10:30 BST, in Milton, Australia. Prior to the start of the 2023 World Cup, FIFA …
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Simone Biles Is Set To Return To Gymnastics
Legendary gymnast, Simone Biles, is making her return to gymnastics after a two-year break. Biles is set to compete at the U.S. Classic on August 4 and 5. Following that announcement, Team USA formally announced the 7-time Olympic medalist’s return by posting “BILES IS BACK” on their Twitter on June 28. The 26-year old confirmed her plan to return on …
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Team Ireland Secures Two Spots for Paris 2024 At The World Para Athletic Championships
Photo by Sandra Ruhaut/Sportsfile The World Para Athletics Championships kicked off on Saturday, July 8, and team Ireland have given impressive performances so far. Greta Streimikyte took off in the T13 1500m final on July 10, at 10:35. She placed 4th with a time of 4:33.27. Streimikyte’s time set a new European Record and has secured a slot for Team …
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Sixteen-Year-Old Mirra Andreeva Exists Wimbledon After Suffering Defeat Against Madison Keys
Photo Credit: André Ferreira Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player at the Wimbledon tournament this year for both men and women, lost to Madison Keys in the round of 16 this afternoon. ✨ a debut to remember ✨ Mirra Andreeva rolls into the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time while only playing in her second-ever Grand Slam!#Wimbledon …
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“It Is So Important To Try To Stay True To Yourself And Do The Things That You Love”- Orla Comerford
Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Like most athletes, Orla Comerford has her own routines on race day – she always has five jellies, with her current go-to being jelly babies, and a bag packed with any layer she could possibly need. Orla is a seasoned Irish Athlete with two Paralympic 100m sprint performances under her belt and is currently training towards …
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