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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

France v Ireland, Women's Six Nations: Can Girls In Green get revenge for World Cup defeat?

Ireland's women's rugby team is aiming to make history by defeating France on their home soil for the first time in the women's Six Nations.
France news
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Arsenal's Olivia Smith: Being champions of Europe holds weight, but we believe in ourselves'

Olivia Smith is adapting well at Arsenal, aiming for growth and success while remaining aware of the uncertainties in football.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

England v Wales: Women's Six Nations rugby union live

Wales faces challenges with key players injured, while England remains dominant in the Women's Six Nations.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Next month, the cult Japanese women's pro-wrestling league is coming to NYC for one night only

Sukeban combines high fashion, punk energy, and martial arts in an electrifying wrestling event in New York City.
#transgender-athletes
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
LGBT

The Olympics' trans policy polices womanhood | Moira Donegan

Transgender women and cisgender women with DSDs will be barred from women's Olympic events, redefining womanhood based on genetic criteria.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Olympics' trans policy polices womanhood | Moira Donegan

Transgender women and cisgender women with DSDs will be barred from women's Olympic events, redefining womanhood based on genetic criteria.
#alycia-baumgardner
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

That's a guppy': Baumgardner swats aside Britain's Dubois as feud escalates

Alycia Baumgardner dismisses Caroline Dubois, stating she has more to prove before a potential fight between the two champions.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Baumgardner shines after New Zealand's Daniels seizes unified crown in jarring upset

Alycia Baumgardner retained her titles with a unanimous decision, while Lani Daniels scored a shocking upset with a ninth-round TKO.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Alycia Baumgardner's journey to the become the face of women's boxing

Alycia Baumgardner is positioned as the new face of women's boxing by MVP Promotions as key stars consider retirement.
Boston
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Woman who was abused by garda ex-husband says she was broken in 'every part of my life'

Margaret Loftus experienced a recurring nightmare symbolizing her feelings of entrapment while attempting to bring a complaint of domestic abuse.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

Chloe Kim Wins Third Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year Award - SnowBrains

Chloe Kim has spent more than a decade at the top of her sport, redefining what progression in women's snowboarding looks like. With two Olympic golds and one silver, three World Championship titles, and eight X Games medals, Kim is in a league of her own in halfpipe snowboarding.
Snowboarding
Running
fromiRunFar
5 days ago

Para-Athlete Alexis Trougnou Sets Mount Kilimanjaro FKT, Helps Pave Way for Para-Speed Efforts

Alexis Trougnou set the fastest known time for para-athletes ascending and descending Mount Kilimanjaro in 26 hours, 41 minutes, and 22 seconds.
Television
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'It was really upsetting' - Vogue Williams reveals she suffered pregnancy loss twice

Pregnancy loss affected Williams twice before her current pregnancy, causing her to feel nervous but grateful for symptoms indicating her current pregnancy is progressing.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Eddie Hearn to fly to Dublin for Katie Taylor Croke Park talks

Katie Taylor's final fight negotiations are ongoing, with Croke Park as a potential venue, but plans are complicated by Joshua vs. Fury fight scheduling.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Leaving present? Eva Olid takes Hearts Women within sight of historic title

Hearts aim for their first Scottish Women's Premier League title, led by manager Eva Olid, who will leave at season's end.
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

David Kelly: Carla Ward's side banish Irish football's Gdansk demons in Poland victory but familiar frailties remain

An Irish team is gaining confidence for a potential second consecutive World Cup appearance after a recent setback.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Ronda Rousey likely 'done fighting' after Netflix bout vs. Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey's return to MMA is likely a one-time event focused on family over financial gain.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Breakdown | Erin King looks to lift Ireland: It was tough some days to keep showing up'

Erin King overcame a serious knee injury and is set to lead Ireland against France after missing the previous Rugby World Cup.
Running
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

US Olympic gold medalist and world champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: 'I hope to inspire my unborn child.'

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone plans her family around her athletic career, expecting her first child in July 2026, allowing time to prepare for the 2028 Olympics.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Poland v Ireland - Katie McCabe hits wonder-goal as Girls in Green lead in World Cup qualifier

A good start has turned into a great start in Gdansk as the Arsenal star hits the net with a screamer!
Arsenal
MMA
fromCageside Press
6 days ago

UFC Winnipeg's Melissa Croden on Message of Hope: "Small Waves Create Big Ones"

Melissa Croden secured a unanimous decision victory at UFC Winnipeg, emphasizing the importance of kindness and community support in her post-fight message.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin's Football Goddess', breaks new ground in Bundesliga

Eta made her debut at the helm in the Bundesliga match with Wolfsburg and after a week in which both she and Union were global news, with coach and club visibly taken aback by the media flocking to Berlin to see her opening press conference and debut in charge, just being able to get to work was a relief.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport | Sarah Rendell

The Red Roses have broken their own world record for consecutive rugby games won, starting their streak at the 2023 Six Nations with an impressive aggregate score of 1,759-409.
Women
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
Women
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I thought it was the best performance I'd ever seen her produce in an Ireland shirt ... she topped that tonight'

Denise O'Sullivan showcases exceptional skill and talent on the field, reinforcing Ireland's potential for success in Brazil 2027.
#athletics
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Skiing

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Running
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I'm proud of this' - Kate O'Connor wins pentathlon bronze at World Indoor Championships in Poland

O'Connor won her fifth consecutive medal, setting a new Irish record of 4839 points despite recent injuries.
Skiing
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kate O'Connor wins pentathlon bronze at World Indoor Championships in Poland

O'Connor achieved second place with multiple personal bests, while Lavin faced disappointment in the 60m hurdles heats.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Skiing

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Running
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I'm proud of this' - Kate O'Connor wins pentathlon bronze at World Indoor Championships in Poland

O'Connor won her fifth consecutive medal, setting a new Irish record of 4839 points despite recent injuries.
Skiing
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kate O'Connor wins pentathlon bronze at World Indoor Championships in Poland

O'Connor achieved second place with multiple personal bests, while Lavin faced disappointment in the 60m hurdles heats.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Caroline Dubois beats Terri Harper on points and adds WBO to WBC lightweight title

Caroline Dubois scored a unanimous points victory over Terri Harper, winning the WBO world lightweight title to add to her WBC crown, with scores of 98-91, 97-92, and 98-91.
MMA
#boxing
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

Katie Taylor: 'Married life is amazing. I love being married and we're just enjoying this time together. I don't know what's next for me but I am loving the season'

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

Katie Taylor: 'Married life is amazing. I love being married and we're just enjoying this time together. I don't know what's next for me but I am loving the season'

Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Who is Keira Barry? The latest name to be called up to the Lionesses

Keira Barry has been called up to the England squad for the first time ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Amanda Serrano to defend titles vs. Cheyenne Hanson at MVPW-03

When MVP told me that Han and Holm were going to rematch in Stephanie's hometown of El Paso, I said I want to get on the card to support these two queens. Women's boxing is growing on a global level, and fights like this ... are proof of how far we've come.
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Derval O'Rourke: 'I don't ever think I need to be managed, but I did need to be minded'

Derval O'Rourke recently saw the trailer for the new Rory McIlroy documentary about his Masters victory and there's a line in it about last year being his 17th attempt to win the green jacket.
Running
#katie-taylor-retirement
Cancer
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I wanted to normalise a conversation, so we can talk about these issues with our male counterparts'

Dublin camogie star Emma O'Byrne has publicly shared her personal experience living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome while maintaining her elite athletic career.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Iranian women footballers reveal enormous pressure' of the Asian Cup saga

Iranian footballers faced immense pressure during the Women's Asian Cup, leading to asylum claims that were later reversed by several players, including Mona Hamoudi.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It's nice because financially, I know I'm not scrimping' - Kate O'Connor no longer going under radar against world's best

Kate O'Connor, now a full-time athlete after completing university, aims to compete against pentathlon champion Anna Hall at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, building on her successful 2025 season.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Joyce shocked' to receive Wales call-up for Women's Six Nations only months after giving birth

Alisha Joyce returned to rugby 123 days post-birth and was named in Wales's Women's Six Nations squad, aiming to inspire future players.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The one medal I don't have': confident Keely Hodgkinson targets a first world title

Yeah, training's gone really well. I'm very happy with where I am. As you get into an indoor season and you start racing and running faster and the reps get shorter and the recovery gets longer, I think you just naturally come into even more shape, which is obviously really exciting.
Skiing
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

Chelsea faces Manchester United in the League Cup final with pressure to win despite recent poor form and potential loss of their WSL title.
Health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I'm nothing if not resilient' - author Cathy Kelly on overcoming sexual assault, bulimia, divorce and cancer

Cathy Kelly, nearing 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2023 but is recovering well and feels relieved after a recent health scare.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Philly McMahon: Every great team depends on people you never hear about - people like Shane O'Hanlon

Shane O'Hanlon was a fatherly, get-things-done figure in the Dublin setup whose absence is deeply felt by former players.
#women-in-sports
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Serena Williams nears return eligibility; no plan announced

Serena Williams became eligible to return to professional tennis on Feb. 22 after completing six months in the International Tennis Integrity Agency drug-testing pool.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

FAI progress Women's Champions League final bid

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has submitted a preliminary bid to host the Women's Champions League final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in 2029. Dublin was put forward as a potential host city in an expression of interest by the FAI to Uefa in October. The FAI said it is in a "strong position" to host the final due to the increased popularity of women's football in the Republic of Ireland.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Chloe Kelly: Taking control of my own destiny was really important'

Chloe Kelly overcame anxiety and panic attacks during a career crisis in January 2025, ultimately achieving historic success at the Euros through determination and regaining her sense of purpose.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Cis boxer Imane Khelif says she'd undergo sex testing to compete in Olympics - LGBTQ Nation

Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif says she is willing to undergo genetic sex testing to compete in the Olympics should the International Olympic Committee (IOC) require it. "Of course, I would accept doing anything I'm required to do to participate in competitions," the 26-year-old cisgender Algerian boxing champion told CNN this week, stipulating that she would only submit to testing by the IOC. According to CNN, Khelif's statement marks the first time she has publicly addressed the possibility of having to submit to genetic testing
France news
#elana-meyers-taylor
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Champions Cup winners Arsenal become world's best women's club: An accurate title?

The Champions Cup, implemented after a new Women's Club World Cup was postponed to 2028, is supposed to provide an adequate way to assess where the continental Champions League winners fair regarding one another and a way to compare leagues across the globe. But there will never be a completely fair way to judge the best club in the world -- not when various
Soccer (FIFA)
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

PD Savage is the "fittest man in Ireland," but that's not what he's most proud of - Queerty

PD Savage, Ireland's fittest man, used CrossFit as a coping mechanism to avoid confronting his identity until coming out as gay last year, discovering life's fulfillment extends beyond athletic achievement.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Eileen Gu, most-decorated female freestyle skier in Olympics history, shuts down reporter's 'ridiculous' question about her performance

Eileen Gu rejects framing silver medals as 'lost golds', asserting pride in five Olympic medals and equal value for each achievement.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Welsh woes cannot be a factor - resurgent Ireland need to stay on the front foot

Ireland demonstrated quality rugby at Twickenham and must sustain this performance level with conviction and courage under Andy Farrell's leadership to continue progressing.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Philly McMahon: Winning would change everything for Mayo - and that's the problem

Mayo under Andy Moran represents a fascinating and volatile team with intense cultural pressure to win an All-Ireland, capable of either achieving great success or collapsing entirely.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Quitting sport when I finished school is one of my biggest regrets,' says beauty entrepreneur Aimee Connolly

You have up to 30,000 females really rooting for each other. The sidelines are full of their loved ones cheering them on. It's one of those events that brings out the best in people.
Running
Women
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Rousey says fight vs. Carano about challenging UFC 'monolith'

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are returning from retirement to fight on May 16 at Intuit Dome in what they consider the biggest fight in MMA.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Ronda Rousey: Fight with Carano Now About "Challenging the Monolith that the UFC Has Become"

Ronda Rousey returns to fighting against Gina Carano in May 2025 under Jake Paul's MVP promotion on Netflix, ending her UFC comeback plans.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A unanimous choice for No. 1

Shields is one of only two boxers in the four-belt era to become undisputed in three weight classes -- Terence Crawford is the other. She unified all four major women's heavyweight titles on Feb. 2, 2025, with a win over Danielle Perkins and has since made two successful defenses.
MMA
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I went from living alone to a husband and five kids' - Katie Taylor on being ready to step away from her career

Katie Taylor says she isn't afraid of retirement. She isn't apprehensive about what comes next after she fights for the final time as a professional in Dublin this summer. She isn't fearful of losing her identity when she stops doing something she's devoutly done for 30 years.
Women
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'They must be professional and represent their country when asked' - Katie McCabe on Israel dilemma facing Ireland's men

FAI CEO David Courell visited Ireland's women's senior camp to explain the decision to play Nations League fixtures against Israel, while a PFAI player ballot voted 63% in favor of boycotting the matches.
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: International Women's Day sometimes rings hollow for me. We are being told to find our voice while still being punished for using it

Direct negotiation without apology or softening language proves effective in professional contract discussions, challenging gendered expectations about how women should communicate their value.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

MVP starts women's platform with Dubois-Harper on first ESPN card

New York sets the tone for boxing's biggest nights. Becoming undisputed there was monumental, and the fans have embraced me from the beginning. Every fight for me is about elevation; I'm here to dominate and continue building something that lasts beyond belts. ESPN is where greatness is documented, and I'm ready to perform at that level.
Women
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