FloMAX Liffey Celtics take their second Paudie O’Connor National Cup title
FloMAX Liffey Celtics beat Killester 65-53 to secure their second Paudie O’Connor National Cup title at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday. The Kildare’s outfit’s strength in depth proved telling, illustrated by Hazel Finn coming off the bench to claim the game MVP, her energetic performance at both ends saw her pick up award, after 13 points and eight …
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Ireland Embarks on First Ever FIBA 3×3 Women’s World Series Campaign
Photo credit: @basketball_ireland Ireland’s women’s basketball team made their FIBA 3×3 Women’s World Series campaign debut this past Friday, 14 June, in Clermont-Ferrand, France. This marks a significant milestone for Irish basketball as they compete in a global tour event for the first time. The FIBA Women’s 3×3 is a global tournament series comprising 20 stops around the world between …
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This new addition to the list of highest paying women’s sport leagues will have you shook
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Alanna Cunnane
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June 5, 2024
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Sports Business, Uncategorized
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Basketball, Golf, highest paying women’s sport leagues, ice hockey, Soccer, Tennis, The Associated Press, Unrivaled, WNBA
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There is set to be a new addition to the list of highest paying women’s sport leagues, with a project that’s debuting in January 2025 anticipated to swoop in for top spot in its inaugural season. A 3-on-3 US professional basketball league, titled ‘Unrivaled’, which is founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, announced this week that the …
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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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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 MissQuote.ie Champions Trophy final is a tale of 21 days against 23 years
That is how long it will have been since Pyrobel Killester and SETU Waterford Wildcats lifted a trophy at senior level at the National Basketball Arena when the two meet live on TG4 at 13:30 this Sunday. History won’t be in the minds of players as they step onto the floor though and with three of SETU Waterford Wildcats, Caitlin …
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March Madness saw Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shine, but these 7 standouts also helped to change women’s basketball forever…
March Madness saw Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shine and bring the whole of women’s basketball with her in the process, but she didn’t do it alone. For the superstar to be able to catapult NCAA basketball in front of the eyes all over the world, she needed dance partners, and oh did they show up in their droves. From the ultimate …
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Why Ending The Hijab Ban for Sportswomen in France Is A Call For Inclusivity
Wearing religious symbols or garments has been a point of contention in France since 2004. The issue of wearing religious symbols in France has stirred controversy since 2004, drawing international scrutiny. With the nation gearing up to host the 2024 Olympics, the spotlight on France has intensified due to its ban on the hijab. Although the IOC announced in September …
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Playoff For MissQuote.ie Super League Title, As Pyrobel Killester And FloMAX Liffey Celtics Finish Joint Top
Pyrobel Killester and FloMAX Liffey Celtics will face each other in a one-off playoff at the National Basketball Arena at 1930 next Saturday to decide who lifts the MissQuote.ie Super League title, after both sides finished with equal 17-3 records at the end of the regular season. Pyrobel Killester won 85-70 at Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell, while FloMAX Liffey Celtics …
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The Caitlin Clark Effect: How The Collegiate Star Is Reshaping The Basketball Landscape
If you’re a basketball fan, you most certainly know of the legendary Caitlin Clark. And if you’re not a basketball fan, you still would have most probably heard her name in recent weeks. On 15 Febraury 2024, Clark broke the all-time scoring record in her 126th career game, breaking Kelsey Plum’s record which had been standing since 2017. The collegiate …
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