Serena Williams gives birth to second daughter, names her Adira River Ohanian
When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career, Williams cited a desire to grow her family as one of the main reasons for walking away from tennis.
Agony of women footballers in England: As a 16-year-old, how do you live in such climate of neglect without relying on others?
The disparity between the top and bottom half of the WSL was most evident when Reading were relegated last season. The club could not commit financially to the women’s team and announced they would go part-time. There was a mass exodus of players – 13 released upon the expiry of their contract – and staff, including manager Kelly Chambers.
Report: Why women footballers in England juggle multiple jobs to pay bills compared to male counterparts
Players have been thrust into the spotlight – Russo described it as a “shock” after the Euros – and have been advised to keep their feet on the ground and let their football do the talking. But equally, they have to strike while the iron is hot and maximise their commercial opportunities, fully aware their careers on the pitch are short and they do not get paid as much as their male counterparts. It matters more to their livelihoods and futures.
How Lionesses win against Germany at Euros final fired interest in women’s football in England
Big strides have been made, with every club (apart from West Ham) playing at least one fixture at their ‘main’ stadium last year. But following the bumper figures at those venues, there was the comedown of returning to the regular home-grounds for the women’s teams.
Never-say-die Venus Williams and formerWorld No.1 Wozniacki given wildcards into US Open
Venus Williams, who can never be written off, won her first Top 20 match since 2019 recently at the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati by defeating Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets.
National Basketball Association Africa, MAVEN Developments unveil multiyear partnership in Egypt
The collaboration builds on the league’s previous initiatives in Cairo, including the last two Basketball Africa League Nile Conference group phases, Jr NBA clinics for local youth, the 18th edition of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp, and the launch of the NBA Egypt office earlier this year. MAVEN Developments also served as the title sponsor of the BWB Africa 2022 camp awards.
Tennis veteran Venus Williams bounces back from injuries to knock out 16-ranked Veronika Kudermetova at the Cincinnati
The seven-time Grand Slam champion improved her match record this year to 3-5. She came in ranked 533rd. She trailed 4-1 in each set but fought back each time, converting six of nine break points in the match. She also endured two rain delays.
Inter Miami’s talisman Lionel Messi scores a stunner against Philadelphia in $1,000 per ticket match
Union principal owner Jay Sugarman said there was no real consideration given to moving the game from Subaru Park to Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles. While the football stadium would have packed in another 40,000-plus fans, Sugarman told him the game would stay put
Two months of haggling ends with Spurs accepting Bayern’s $110m bid for Harry Kane
Bayern want Kane and Kane has appeared to want to move to Bayern. The talks wouldn’t have lasted this long if the striker hadn’t expressed a strong interest in joining the perennial German champions. It’s been believed throughout the summer that Kane doesn’t have an interest in entering negotiations to join any other side this window.
Africa needed Nigeria’s Falcons’ confident display against England’s Lionesses for self-belief
A late red card for England forward Lauren James for stomping on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie took the focus off two tight halves of football on Monday night that could have gone either way.
