Luis Rubiales: Former Spanish FA president given three-year ban for Jenni Hermoso kiss
Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years by world governing body Fifa.
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England hold off stirring France fightback to clinch Women’s Six Nations title
England claimed a seventh successive Guinness Women’s Six Nations title but subjected Allianz Stadium to a white knuckle ride in a ragged 43-42 victory over France.
Social media star Ilona Maher marks first Bristol start with a try
Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for Bristol by powering over for a try as part of an impactful display in a 41-31 victory against Exeter at Sandy Park.
Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek stroll into French Open second round
Ons Jabeur started her French Open campaign with a comfortable victory over wild card Sachia Vickery on Monday while world No 1 Iga Swiatek also eased into the second round at Roland Garros.
Saudi Arabia to sponsor WTA women's tennis rankings under new partnership
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the WTA have announced a multi-year partnership as the kingdom continues its expansion into the world of professional tennis.
Chamari Athapaththu pride at Sri Lanka progress ahead of T20 World Cup
It was a performance befitting the most decorated player in the history of Sri Lankan women's cricket.
Young stars of UAE are at crossroads on path to top of women’s cricket
It was always going to be Sri Lanka. Six wins out of six in the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. A century for the peerless Chamari Athapaththu in the final.
Samaira Dharnidharka and Esha Oza star as UAE stun Netherlands in T20 World Cup Qualifier
The UAE have battled their way back into contention for a semi-final place at the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier after a crushing win over the Netherlands.
Morocco's female football trailblazers on the brink of Olympics history
Last September, the most valuable strike force in women’s football landed in Morocco and abruptly, brutally dampened local expectations. Zambia were in town, and by the end of 180 minutes of sparring, spread across friendly matches in Casablanca and Rabat, they had racked up eight goals.