Growing number of Black women in basketball leadership roles provides renewed optimism
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Iga Swiatek calls for more support for Ukrainian players and 'better leadership' from WTA at Indian Wells
Iga Swiatek has called for more support for Ukrainian players on the WTA Tour and says there is «a lot of tension» in the locker room at the moment. Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko said she withdrew from her Indian Wells match against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka this week after a panic attack following a discussion with WTA chief executive Steve Simon.
Cristiano Ronaldo shows off leadership skills in face of Al-Nassr frustrations
Cristiano Ronaldo has shown off his leadership qualities after Al-Nassr advanced to the semi-finals of the King Cup.
'We can make history' on gender equity, says Hamilton coach after Canada Soccer leadership change
Women coaches in Hamilton hope the new change in Canada Soccer leadership will mean a better chance at achieving gender equity in local coaching and leagues.
'It was a logical progression,' says Proteas white-ball coach Walter on Markram's leadership case
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter said Aiden Markram's leadership capabilities meant he would get back into a leadership role sooner rather than later.
Inside Manchester City Women's unique leadership system in changing rooms
Ahead of Manchester City’s 8-1 pummelling of Bristol City at the weekend, where Khadija Shaw increased her overall goal tally by four, Filippa Angeldahl, Julie Blakstad and Jemima Dahou also got on the scoresheet in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup fifth round, manager Gareth Taylor opened up about the leadership inside the Manchester City dressing room.
"That's Leadership": Bollywood Star In Awe Of Rohit Sharma's Selfless Act For Cheteshwar Pujara
Rohit Sharma won a lot of hearts by sacrificing his own wicket after a terrible mix-up with Cheteshwar Pujara during the second Test match between India and Australia in New Delhi. Pujara, who was playing his 100th Test match, was confused by the India skipper calling for a second run but when it looked like one of the batsmen are going to be run out for sure, Rohit made it sure that he was the one running towards the danger end of the field and he was dismissed thanks to a simple throw from Peter Handscomb. Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to appreciate Rohit's sacrifice as he wrote – “What @ImRo45 did for @cheteshwar1 that's leadership. #captain”
'Bulls miss Marcell Coetzee's leadership', says Stormers assistant coach Laker
Stormers defence coach Norman Laker isn't one to pick out individuals across any team, but he was moved to say the Bulls have missed Marcell Coetzee's leadership this season.