Merit alone to dictate Lions selection for first women’s tour in 2027
The British and Irish Lions insist merit alone will dictate selection for their first women’s tour despite England’s dominance of the sport.
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Naomi Osaka loses in first round of Australian Open to Caroline Garcia
Naomi Osaka’s grand slam return ended prematurely in a first-round loss at the Australian Open to 16th seed Caroline Garcia.
Emma Raducanu charity match ahead of Australian Open cancelled
Emma Raducanu’s exhibition match ahead of her return to grand slam action at the Australian Open has been cancelled.
Rafael Nadal hoping to play Australian Open after hip issue in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal is keeping his fingers crossed he will be able to play in the Australian Open after needing medical treatment during a gruelling loss to Jordan Thompson at his comeback tournament.
Emma Raducanu suffers fightback defeat to Elina Svitolina in Auckland
Elina Svitolina fought back from a set down to beat Emma Raducanu 6-7 (5) 7-6 (3) 6-1 on her return from injury in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.
UEFA to investigate ACL injuries in women’s football
UEFA has launched a new initiative to investigate and better understand anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the women’s game.
Committee considered tougher sanctions for ‘inexcusable’ Luis Rubiales conduct
The committee which imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales for his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final said it had been tempted to impose a more severe sanction.
Katie Taylor becomes undisputed light-welterweight champion
Katie Taylor claimed redemption with a majority decision victory over Chantelle Cameron in Dublin to become undisputed light-welterweight champion.