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Empowering Women Through Sports: Padel and More

In a world where women are breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes, the realm of sports remains a powerful platform for empowerment, self-discovery, and overall well-being. Beyond the conventional ideals, modern sports have become a playground where women can challenge themselves...

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snooker, women's snooker

Snooker: Reanne Evans loses in World Championship qualifying

Reanne Evans lost her World Championship qualifying match against Andy Hicks 6-3 to end her bid to reach the main draw, which starts at the Crucible on 31 July.

"I'm disappointed because I felt good - but with maybe a couple more weeks' practice I would have been more match sharp," Evans said.

Had she won, Evans would have been the first woman to win a televised match in a...

Women's sport, athletics

England Athletics defends itself over 5,000m sexism claims

England Athletics has been forced to deny it is planning for men to be able to run 5,000m races but not women.

Current government guidelines only allow groups to train or compete in close contact under two metres for a period of less than 15 minutes. Athletes had raised concerns about this affecting the 5,000m, where elite men can run the event within that time but the current...

golf, women's golf

Cowley digs deep to win Rose Ladies Series event

Gabriella Cowley held off a high-quality field to win the fifth event in the Rose Ladies Series.

Having reached five under par at one point, mistakes on the back nine saw Cowley drop back to finish on two under.

The World No.576 could only watch as former British Open winner Georgia Hall and Charley Hull both moved to four under out on the course.

But the JCB Golf...

gymnastics, women's sport

New helpline for gymnasts to report bullying and abuse

The British Athletes Commission and children's charity NSPCC have set up a new helpline for gymnasts to report complaints of bullying or abuse.

Olympic medallist Amy Tinkler is amongst those who have come forward recently to highlight abusive behaviour within the sport.

BAC board member Peter Crowther told BBC Sport they want the dedicated helpline to be seen as a 'safe...

women's motorsport, women's sport

British driver injured in testing accident

British driver Katherine Legge has broken her leg in an accident during European Le Mans Series testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France.

She was flown to hospital in Toulon and will require surgery on her leg, although a further injury to her wrist is not as serious as first thought.

Legge was due to compete for a new all-female team at Paul Ricard this weekend but the...

women's sport, women's basketball, WNBA

WNBA star "risking life" after league refused medical exemption

One of the biggest stars in women's basketball has been given the choice of playing this season knowing her life is at constant risk or walking away from the sport after being refused a medical exemption by the WNBA.

Elena Delle Donne was the league's Most Valuable Player last season, having helped the Washington Mystics win the title. She suffers from Post-Treatment Lyme Disease...

gymnastics, women's sport

Tinkler still waiting to hear from British Gymnastics over complaint

Former Team GB gymnast Amy Tinkler is the latest athlete to criticise the governing body over negative experiences in the sport.

Tinkler, who announced her retirement from the sport earlier this year due to ankle surgery, won bronze at the Rio Olympics in 2016 at the age of 16.

But she now says her injuries had nothing to do with her decision to quit the sport.

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golf, women's golf

Golf: British Open to go ahead in August

The British Open will go ahead in its original 20-23 August timeslot at Royal Troon in Scotland. The R&A confirmed the first Major of the year will be played without spectators but they are expecting a global television audience of 11 million.

Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “The AIG Women’s British Open is important to the success of women’s professional...

golf, women's golf, women's sport

Solheim Cup to keep September 2021 date despite Ryder Cup move

The 2021 Solheim Cup will remain in its current September date, despite the 2020 Ryder Cup being rearranged for the same month. The men's event was moved when it became clear there would be no crowds if it went ahead this year.

Instead it will now take place three weeks after the women's flagship event. Both tournaments will see Europe's top golfers hosted by their American...

Women's sport, athletics

Athletics: September date for rearranged British Championships

The British Athletics Championships, which were due to be held in June, will now take place on 4-5 September.

UK Athletics confirmed the date change and admitted the event will have to take place behind closed doors.

They are also hopeful the Diamond League meeting in Gateshead, originally set for 16 August, can also go ahead in September.

Chief executive, Joanna...