Abbi Pulling Becomes The First Female Racer To Win A Race In British F4
British racer Abbi Pulling made headlines on Sunday as she clinched her first-ever victory in the British F4 series at Brands Hatch, becoming the first female race winner in the championship’s history. Just a week prior, the 21-year-old Alpine driver had already made waves by securing a double triumph in the all-female F1 Academy championship held in Miami. Making history …
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Exciting New Professional Women’s Ice Hockey League To Debut In 2024
A new professional women’s ice hockey league is set to commence in January 2024. This development marks a historic reconciliation between the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and the seven-team Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Financial backing for the league will be provided by Mark Walter, co-owner of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, and his wife, Kemba. Tennis legend …
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Jak Fantastic Dominates The 2023 ICF Freestyle World Championships
By Anaïs O’Donovan For over a decade, Jak Fantastic has been a beacon of inspiration for paddling enthusiasts worldwide, clearing living up to her name. At 35 years, her journey began in Ascot, United Kingdom before leading her to North Wales. Here, along the banks of the Ogwen River, she’s crafted an extraordinary life in a quaint, terraced house shared …
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New Champions And Records Emerge As IFAF European Flag Football Championships Conclude In Limerick
Pierre Trochet, President of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), has expressed his admiration for the remarkable progress of high-performance flag football in Europe. This comes following the successful conclusion of the three-day IFAF European Flag Football Championships held in Limerick, Ireland on Sunday, 20 August. The tournament marked its 10th edition, making it the largest one to date, …
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U18 Softball Ireland Secures Bronze At European Championships In Prague
Irish sport was celebrating another European Championship medal over the weekend with the U18 Women’s Softball securing Bronze in Prague. In an intense bronze medal game the Irish squad pitted against the Dutch team in an edge-of-the-seat encounter. This win not only earned the Irish team the European bronze medal but also secured their place at the next WBSC World …
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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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Irish Banshees Win AFL Euro Cup Fourth Year In A Row
Last weekend, the Irish AFL teams, the Banshees and the Warriors, travelled to Kiel in Germany to compete in the AFL Euro Cup. This is a 9-a-side, single-day tournament where all of the top national teams of Europe face off against one another to battle for this prestigious title. The Banshees, who have been the dominant force in the women’s …
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Strong Start For Team Ireland At U/23 European Athletics Championships
A team of 32 athletes will compete at the 2023 European U23 Championships in Espoo, Finland, from today until 16 July. The competition is a key championship on the athlete pathway and serves as a final launching pad into full senior championship competition. Ten of Ireland’s athletes are making their debuts today, starting with Adeyemi Talabi (Longford AC) this morning. …
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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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Coco Gauff And Venus Williams Suffer Defeats In First-Round Of Wimbledon
Seventh seed Coco Gauff and five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams are out of the running to become 2023 Wimbledon champions after suffering defeats in the first round. Gauff was beaten 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 against former Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin on July 3, 2023. Kenin’s impressive win was her first in a grand slam match since 2021. In response to …
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