International Women's Day: Women's football rise in popularity
With International Women's Day on March 8th approaching quickly, it's an excellent opportunity to take a moment to celebrate the progression of the women's game over the last 20 years.
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T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket
Amid the welter of men’s T20 franchise leagues, Test series, qualifying groups for T20 and ODI World Cups, a women’s T20 World Cup has been played in South Africa. It had its share of surprises, not least of which was that the host nation reached the final, having lost its opening two matches, before losing to a strong Australian team.
Is Ben Stokes Risking Injury By Playing IPL For Chennai Super Kings? Brendon McCullum Has A Clear Answer
England head coach Brendon McCullum believes the upcoming IPL will not "jeopardise" Ben Stokes' Ashes return and expressed faith in Chennai Super Kings' medical team to look after the premier all-rounder. Struggling with a recurring left knee injury, the English skipper bowled only nine overs in the two-Test series against New Zealand. He also looked in pain during his knock of 33 in their dramatic one-run defeat here. "I don't think he's jeopardising it (by playing the IPL). The Chennai set-up is excellent in looking after their players and they've a very good medical team and he will be well looked after," McCullum was quoted saying in ESPNCricinfo.
FIFA appointment of supermodel Lima 'tone deaf' - ex-Council member Dodd
FIFA's appointment of supermodel Adriana Lima as its global fan ambassador in a Women's World Cup year is "baffling" and sends the wrong message to players and fans, former FIFA Council member Moya Dodd said.
Olympic qualification, relegation on the minds of Canadian 7s teams at Vancouver event
The party is planned, but the Canadians mean business.
UAE to play New Zealand in T20 series in August
The UAE will face New Zealand in a three-match Twenty20 series in August.
Leona Maguire six behind surprise leader at HSBC World Championship
World number 153 Elizabeth Szokol leads the field on eight-under par after the opening round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore, with Leona Maguire six shots back after carding a 70.
Szokol takes three-shot lead after sizzling 64 at Sentosa
World number 153 Elizabeth Szokol outplayed a stellar field with an eight-under-par 64 to take a three-stroke lead after the opening round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore on Thursday.